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More 1940’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Virginia Mayo

February 4, 2011

I love this look of Virginia Mayo. It’s all perfect. Love the hair, lipstick, and the tweed suit. I wish I could look this fabulous all of the time. It’s a bold lip that isn’t too bold. I think it is all very professional and beautiful. It also works for many complexions. Here’s what I did to recreate this look:

FACE: To even out complexion, I applied Shiseido Stick Foundation in o20 directly on my face. I blended with my Elizabeth Arden Foundation

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More 1940’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Bette Davis

September 24, 2010

Bette Davis 1940 vintage makeup look

Happy fall! I love this 1940’s pic of the magnificent Bette Davis. I can’t think of a better look to welcome fall! So,  here’s my modern day interpretation of this lovely, classic look:

FACE: Apply a foundation such as L’Oreal Visible Lift Foundation in your shade. Apply concealer where needed. I’m using Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Concealer. Apply a dusting of loose powder to set foundation and to provide a “vintage” finish… Continue reading | 4 Comments

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Green With Envy: A 2009 Dark Green Nail Color Guide

September 23, 2009

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I am totally craving dark green nails for the cooler months. (It all started with Butter London’s British Racing Green.) I have been searching for the perfect, mysterious, deep, dark green. I want something the color of a Douglas fir tree. I think an evergreen makes a great winter shade. Here is a list of dark green nail colors that I have stumbled across.

Budget green colors (Under $5): NYX Nail Polish in Las Vegas (not pictured) is a shimmery green with envy deep money green… Continue reading

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A Little Bitter: MAC Cult of Cherry Eye Shadow Quad in Tempting

August 25, 2008

MAC has launched this season’s Cult of Cherry which I dig. I love dark lips and this collection offers that. It is a pretty edgy look. MAC made a long ass video for the collection too that can be viewed on the website. It also has three eyeshadow quads but I’m going to review Tempting. Tempting is pretty nice and kind of boring except for the acidic pop of the green which I find so similar to the eye shadow Bitter. Bitter is one of my favorite eyeshadows. I miss it with Chrome Yellow… Continue reading

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My Love Of Dark Lipstick: MAC Viva Glam III Lipstick Look

August 10, 2008

I love dark lips which led me to my good friend MAC Viva Glam III Lipstick. This shade is a matte and mute brownish plum. It is chock full of pigment and offers full coverage with a lovely matte finish. I admit that sometimes it is tricky. If you must wear lip balm under this color make sure it is applied evenly or this lipstick will apply very splotchy and make you look kind of like a pit bull. This color was launched in 2000 and I still love it. It comes in the Viva Glam red and black bullet… Continue reading