In my interview with Lipstick Queen creator, Poppy King, we chatted about her Black Tie Optional lip products, which are sheer black products that you layer underneath your normal lip color. Poppy told me that these products work like sheer black stockings that you wear on your legs: they give them shape and definition. I have to admit that I was a tad bit skeptical at first, but I’m actually pretty impressed by the results! More »

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As you are probably well-aware, MAC scored big with this year’s Viva Glam collaboration by enlisting Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper as spokeswomen. They’ve already done the morning show circuit to promote the lipsticks which will be available March 15th. Every penny of the money you pay for a lipstick goes to the MAC AIDS Fund! Tomorrow, March 1st, Gaga and Ms. Lauper will be conducting a live interview from London, moderated by Sharon Osbourne, and you can watch it online! More »

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You all know how much I love Lipstick Queen products, so when I had the chance to chat with Poppy King, creator of the brand, I was thrilled! Poppy is an entrepreneur, author, and all-around savvy woman — both in business and in style! She started her first brand, Poppy, when she graduated from high school at age 18 in her home country of Australia. The brand became a household name, and she finally was able to create the lipsticks that she had once dreamed of wearing! Read on to hear what Poppy has to say about being an entrepreneur and dreaming up products, plus get a hint at an upcoming Lipstick Queen product! More »

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At The Makeup Show NY last year, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics had everyone going crazy for their Lip Tars. Lip Tars($12.50) is a liquid lipstick and lip gloss all in one product. More »

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Beauty trends for Spring 2010 seem to be headed in the natural direction. The look is simple soft eyes, naturally flushed cheeks and nude lipstick. I think it is a nice change from the usual smokey eyes and red lips. This look can easily be achieved in three simple steps. More »

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I absolutely didn’t believe this post when I first saw it this morning on Beauty Blogging Junkie. Apparently, you can actually get a little crafty and make your own lipstick with Crayola crayons! Imagine all of the color possibilities you would have! More »

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It is reported that Dolce & Gabbana Cosmetics will come out with five shades for their new lipstick collection called The Roses, which feature the colors Shine On, Baby Darling, Fascination, Magnifica, and Scarlett. Renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath created the lipstick shades. More »

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It was reported late last year that Lady Gaga, along with Cyndi Lauper, will be the new face of MAC’s Viva Glam this coming spring. Their new campaign From Our Lips will feature lipstick shades named after Gaga and Lauper and will be released next month on March 18th. More »

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MAC announced that they will release a new color collection called Riveting on February 18th! The collection is inspired by the glossy photos of “super–babes and rock chicks, edgy but never grungy.” There are some really great colors offered that could make anyone feel like a little bit more of a bad-ass. More »

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Jennifer Hudson looked drop dead gorgeous at The 2010 Grammy Awards in a black Victoria Beckham dress and like always her makeup was flawless. Every time she walks down the red carpet, she has everyone wondering, “how can we get this look?” More »

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Saving money is a huge priority for me right now. However, I will not give up buying my basic beauty necessities. I put together a group of affordable lip products that will bravely do battle with the enemy of dryness all for under five bucks. More »

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When you see Hollywood movie stars walking down the red carpet, they always have flawless makeup. How do they get those perfect looking pouts? I can tell you as a makeup artist, some lips are not born perfect. More »

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Want to try out a few products from E.L.F. Cosmetics? It’s easy, just register to be a member at the web site: www.eyeslipsface.com.

The Virtual Makeover section allows you to test drive the products on a picture of yourself, or on a model of your choice. More »

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Berry colored lips are one of the hottest makeup of trends for Spring 2010. Not sure which berry lipstick will work for you? Being a makeup artist gives me a different perspective when it comes to color. We as artists tend to think, it’s not the color you wear, it’s how you wear it.

With that being said if you want to play it safe, use this quick reference guide to help you decide which berry lipstick will look its best on you! More »

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At the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 fashion week show, the theme behind the collection was “celebration of the classic Italian beauty at its best.” The lips were painted a rich, creamy dark berry/red color. The rest of the makeup on eyes and cheeks were minimal. More »

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