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Tired of using makeup that contains yucky harmful parabens and chemicals?? Well, now we don’t have to thanks to Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadow! These pressed shadows come in a variety of colors, but our favorite is The Dream Sequence! These 4 shades allow for the a sexy violet hued smokey eye and are only $30!

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Fall for Red

Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick, True Red, 0.13 Fluid Ounces (See all Lipstick)

Fall season brings leaves changing colors and now your lips too! Gone are the days of soft nude lips. Shiny red lipstick has been seen all over celeb’s lips this season! When applying red lipstick make sure lips are clean and well hydrated.  To ensure this take a warm damp washcloth and softly rub dry skin off the lips, then apply a lip balm to seal in moisture.  Try lining lips first so the lipstick doesn’t bleed. It is also important to choose the right red for your complexion. Generally neutral/warm complexions look good in warm reds, whereas cool complexions look better in cooler tons of red (which contain more blue). Pucker up!

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BECCA-shimmering skin perfector

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Now you don’t have to look dull with a whole face of makeup, get that extra ‘pop’ you’re missing! BECCA Cosmetics introduced Shimmering Skin Perfector a few years ago but it has become all the rage with celebs and makeup artists. Just dab a little on cheekbones and brow bones for a highlighted subtle glow.  Trick of the trade, dab a tiny bit above your top lip to give the illusion of a full, pouty lip. With clean, angelic faces being seen all over the runway this fashion season, this product is a My Beauty Match  must have!

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Are you ready for some drama? Yves Saint Laurent wants you to venture into their fabulous and bold new look for the holidays.

Forget the safe natural rosy-cheeked look, try for some drama during your holiday activities or if you plan on going out.

So what do you need to get this look? There is quite the list.

* Teint Resist Long Wear Transfer Resistant Foundation ($55 USD/ $62.86 CAD) for your face

* Touche Éclat Radiant Touch ($40 USD/ $45.72 CAD) – they suggest using their Luminous Radiance shade – this will highlight areas around your eye, hollow of chin and the contours of your lips and nose

* Mini Touche Blush ($28 USD/limited edition. It’s already out of stock on Sephora’s page at the moment)  – to get their look try the Sparkling Beige colour, which is a light bubblegum pink with a bit of shimmer

* Dessin du Regard Haute Tenue Eye Pencil ($28 USD/ $32 CAD) in Intense Black

* Ombred Duolumieres Eyeshadow Duo ($41 USD/ $46.86 CAD) in Heavenly Beige – Astral Brown

* Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara ($28.50 USD/ $32. 57 CAD) in High Density Black

* Fard a Levres Rouge Pur Lipstick ($30 USD/ $34.29 CAD) in Sublime Red.

It’s all about taking those items and creating a look that stands out in a crowd. It’s also about adding some bright bold colours to your winter plans, with the help of YSL’s products.

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By our Editorial Assistant Colleen

The holiday season is fast approaching which means some new make-up looks are out for you to test.

CoverGirl’s Creative Design Director, Pat McGrath, has these three holiday make-up looks that you could try at your office parties or your family functions.

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Let’s start with my personal favourite, The Red Lip. I think this look will get you noticed but also give you a hint of mystery too.

There’s just something about pulling off red lips that will add that extra something you want for winter functions.

CoverGirl recommends:

* Start with some TRUblend Liquid Foundation so that your face will have a matte finish to it

* Add just a bit of TRUblend MicroMinerals Blush to give you a hint of rose to your cheeks

* You gotta do up your eyes with some CoverGirl Eyelights Collection products

* A smudged line with CoverGirl Eyelights Eye Brightening Eyeliner close to the lash line

* To finish up your eyes, use some CoverGirl Exact EyeLights mascara to create fully made-up eyes

* Last step, lips! Get some of CoverGirl’s Outlast Lipstain and brush it onto your lips. (CoverGirl suggests using the Wild Berry Wink) You can add some Continuous Color Lipstick in their Classic Red shade. Word of caution though, don’t rub on your lips, just press them together. Finish your lips off with some CoverGirl WetSlicks AmazeMint in Red Riot to draw all attention to your lips

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09 make-up look #2 & #3:

The other two looks are Blushed Radiance and Classic Wing. With Blushed Radiance, the product that really helps you achieve the look is CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush.

There are four different shades to try out to get the healthy look. Other products that will complete the look are using the Exact Eyelights Mascara and Wetslicks AmazeMint to add a touch of makeup but nothing overwhelming and some foundation to even out your skin tone.

The Classic Wing look is going for a classic and elegant look that you might want to bring to any fancy or elegant parties over the holidays you might have. To achieve this look you have to have bushy arched brows.

To do this, CoverGirl suggests you use their Brow and EyeMakers pencil to brush the hairs up and out to make a full and arched bow.

Then you’re supposed to use some warm-toned eye shadows from their Eye Enhancers 4-kit Eye Shadow collection and their Line Exact EyeLiner to do up the eye )make sure not to smudge!).

To finish off the look just add some CoverGirl LashBlast Luxe mascara, a hint of blush and a bit of gloss to the lips.

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I think one of the best parts of the holiday season is being able to dress up for all those parties.

Think about it, you get to wear pretty clothing, beautiful shoes and incredible accessories that sparkle. This time of the year is also a great time to really be a bit bolder and more daring with your make-up.

When it comes to knowing the latest holiday 2009 make-up trends, Norman Sands is the master!

He’s going to reveal the top 3 holiday 2009 make-up trends and he’ll also include some great insider’s beauty tips to help you achieve the look at home!

>>>Who is Norman Sands?

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How often do you have a chance to get makeup tips from a Celebrity makeup artist and someone with Norman’s bio? So I do hope you’ll soak up Norman Sands knowledge as much as I do and I hope your holiday make-up will be fabulous!

>>> Here are holiday 2009 top 3 make-up trends!

1. The Immaculate Complexion

Flawless faces that look picture perfect.

The right foundation is key.  This season it’s all about being camera ready for any occasion.  “Three-Dimensional skin with light diffusion is a women’s best friend and secret.”

The new Sheer Matte and Sheer Glow foundation is perfect because it is light, natural and buildable coverage.

People ask which foundation is right for them, my answer:  What finish are you looking for? How do you like your skin to look? There is no right or wrong answer.

For a smoldering eye opt for a glowing complexion, for a more bold lip- try a matte finish.

Make-up artist tip:  Loose powder is a makeup artist best friend.  It’s the perfect way to set foundation.  Apply with a powder puff with a “rock and roll” application and buff with your favorite powder brush to give the skin an air-brushed finish.

2. Red Carpet Lips

Nothing creates a personal red carpet moment like the classic red lip.  This timeless trend adds drama and commands attention.  Shows like Mad Men have created a renewed attention to the vintage red pout.  Lana Horochowski, Department Head of Makeup for Mad Men loves using the NARS Velvet Matte Pencils.  On Christine Hendricks’ character Joan Holloway she uses Dolce Vita, Red Square and Forbidden Red.

Red in every shade is perfect for the holidays.  Anything from candy-apple, crimson, fuchsia, coral to brick, merlot and wine shades.

Make-up artist tip: Red lips are perfected with a lip toned or brownish lip liner pencil.  Try Amazon, Salsa or Borneo by NARS to give the lips depth and definition.  Remember, no harsh lines- so blend and feather your liner!

3. Luxe Lined Eyes

Liner is bigger than ever this season.  Everything from shadow smudged at the lash line to pencil in the inner rim to a classic swipe of liquid liner.  Liner is so big and can complete any eye look.

Make-up artist tip: Use an unexpected pop of color to line the eyes.  It draws the attention to the color of the eye.  Try:  Manon pencil liner (a true violet) topped with Blue Bayou Eyeliner Stylo (a true rich teal)… or line the inner rim of the eye with a bright navy or teal, classic black is always a tried and true.

All three of these trends actually work well together.  It’s about creating balance and playing up your best feature.  Whatever you do, holiday makeup is all about celebration and fun.

>>>> Here’s a great video  make-up lesson by a NARS make-up artist: NARS alluring eyes

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This fall you’ll notice the colour are more intense for fall 2009 makeup trends. I’ve noticed that many of the cosmetic lines are showing darker eyes and red lips. In some cases, we’ve seen the dramatic lips and the dramatic eyes paired together and in other cases models have been sporting dramatic eyes with nude lips and nude cheeks.

As usual, I’ve created a trend sheet so that you can have all the major make-up brands and the make-up trends in one easy and convenient spot!

I think for women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, you’re going to have to play it by ear and I’d recommend you consults a makeup artist because dark lips and dark eyes might not look flattering. You might have to bring down the intensity on the eyes and play it off a medium dark lip.

I think a classic look that is always a winner for women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s is the simple black eye liner, dark mascara and red lips. There are soooooooo many shades of red lipstick to chose from AND you can also opt for a sheer red lips stick that will give you the stain without the intensity.

1) Cover Girl Fall 2009 makeup trends: Pat McGrath has done it again! I’d say the most influential trend from Pat would have to be the dark dramatic eyes. It’s all very sexy! You know that with Cover Girl, you’ll be able to achieve the look without breaking the bank!

>>> You can download the Cover Girl Fall 2009 makeup book here!

2) NARS Cosmetics fall 2009 makeup collection: Lolita Collection:

I can tell you that when I saw the Mekong Eyeshadow, I gasped. This is such a rich chocolate brown that will honestly look divine this fall. It’s a rich espresso that will be great with purple shades! Obviously, there is much more goodness from NARS in this collection. I also loved the Silk Road duo eyeshadow and the Brumes Duo eyeshadow. The Tokaido Express nail polish in an opulent blackened amethyst is divine! Simply put, I love the new fall 2009 collection from NARS!

3) Lancôme launches a new collection in collaboration with Aaron de Mey for the fall 2009 makeup collection

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I adored my spring 2009 collection from Aaron de Mey and I can assure you that I’m not one bit disappointed by the fall collection. Fall is all about indigo and gold at Lancôme. In fact, they’ve translated that all the way to the nail polishes – they have one gold nail polish and an indigo blue nail polish! Lancome and Aaron de Mey picked Canadian model Daria Werbowy as the face of the new collection. This collection will surely suit women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s because you can wear a much less dramatic and intense look and still look incredible in Lancôme’s and Aaron de Mey’s “Declaring Indigo” collection!

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Here’s a great backstage peak at Chris Benz applying Lancôme’s and Aaron de Mey’s “Declaring Indigo” collection on a model:

4) Christian Dior Jazzclub Fall 2009 makeup collection

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The must-have of this entire Christian Dior collection is the compact eye shadow palette shaped like a chic handbag! This is not only the perfect everyday palette, but the perfect little kit for any business or leisure travel. Inside the bag are cream liner, brow powder, matte eye shadows, duo eye shadows in pearl and shimmering eye shadows. The bag also comes with two-tipped applicators: an eye shadow brush and a smudge sponge brush. Dior is pairing dark eyes with dark lips.

5) Givenchy Lip Gloss fall 2009 makeup collection

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As a lipgloss junkie, I can tell you that I respect Givency for having the foresight to put out 15 new shades of lip glosses for the new season! Liv Taylor is the new face for the launch of Gloss Interdit line of 15 shades! If you love lipgloss as much as I do this collection will be like Nirvana for you!

6) Chanel Les Noirs Collection fall 2009 makeup

I could go on in details about how incredible the new Chanel collection is, but why not see it for yourself with these amazing promotional shots:

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7) Dolce & Gabbana Romantic Collection’s Pinks fall 2009 makeup collection

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This super feminine makeup collection by Dolce & Gabbana will turn heads! The Dolce & Gabbana Romantic Collection’s Pinks is comprised of the 13-piece collection for eyes, lips and cheeks. The colours range from subdued to bright and share the spotlight with a mix of other bright shades. Regardless of your mood, you’ll find a colour that you like in this collection!

#8) Bobbi Brown Ivy League fall 2009 makeup collection: I quite like Bobbi Brown’s eye gels because they have staying power. For fall 2009, Bobbi Brown is introducing a new shade to her collection – forest green! Bobbi Brown’s new Forest Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel eyeliner is perfect for the fall season and it will look stunning on hazel coloured eyes.

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>>> Bobbi Brown Nudes Collection fall 2009 makeup collection: Along with a gorgeous new shade of eyeliner, Bobbi Brown is also introducing a new collection of nude shades for fall 2009. I think the collection will look incredible on fairer complexions, but I fear that darker skin beauties will need to look to other fall 2009 makeup collections that offer a bit more colour vibrancy. That said, Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick is always a great makeup item to have and if the shade of the Nude Shimmer Brick suit you, I’d highly recommend it!

9) YSL Yves Saint Laurent Beauty fall 2009 makeup collection

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Yves Saint Laurent makeup has always been for me the ultimate luxury! I’m not going to pretend that I don’t know there is a recession and that most readers have surely cut back on their makeup purchases, but if you want to spoil yourself with one piece of luxury in your makeup case … YSL Beauty always does it for me!

The fall 2009 makeup collection is bold, assertive and feminine.

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I have to say that the blue-grey nail polish is quite original. I’m not sure I’d actually go for it, but I’m sure it will be massively popular.

Take a look at these photos and tell me this collection is not amazing!

Photo by dreamglow

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Feature by Celebrity make-up artist and NARS Cosmetics trainer Norman Sands

What is your take on office-appropriate make-up? What does that mean exactly?

Office make-up is about being polished, professional and fresh!

Think about make-up the same way you do about clothing.  At NARS we call this “Wardrobing”.  With make-up you have basics, modern classics and accessories.

In your opinion, what should be a woman’s basic face at the office?

For most women it’s about effective products and time saving applications.  In the morning you want to keep it simple and easy.

>>> Where to start with your office make-up:

1. Start with a bit of foundation, concealer (as needed) and set with a light powder to even out the skin tone.  Powder foundation is a great alternative for summer and can be used for touch ups.

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2. Next add a little warmth with bronzer on the cheeks.  This does wonders, especially when you feel tired or need to look refreshed.  Remember to pay attention to the eyebrows, as they frame the face…. A bit of mascara and something on the lips — and you’re out the door in minutes.

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Here are some colours from NARS Cosmetics you might want to try for your office look:

* NARS Powder Foundation PA

* Duo Concealer, Multiple Bronzer

* Dolce Vita Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

>>> What kind of make-up should you apply for a job interview?

The most important thing is that you want them to remember you, NOT your make-up.  A little glow on the cheeks or gloss on the lips can be a nice touch.  You want to be perceived as confident and polished.

François Nars, creative director and founder of NARS Cosmetics, says that …

“Great skin is the first step in looking beautiful”

… so it is important to remember to take care of your skin as well.

>>> What are some good colors or color palettes for a job interview?

As a rule, warm shades look the most natural.  Think gold, bronze, taupe, copper, chocolate tones for the eyes. These shades can always be complemented with shades like plum and gray.

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As for lip colour, it depends on your confidence level and the environment you work in.  Pinks, peaches, rose and corals are acceptable on the lips.  Depending on your work environment and comfort level red lip colour can be appropriate.

NARS Gipsy Lipstick is a sheer red that is appropriate for the office and boardroom.

>>> When it comes to office make-up, what should a woman avoid?

Like your wardrobe, don’t wear evening or club wear to the office.  Save the glitter, sparkle and false lashes for night.  Chances are if you think it is too much for the office, it probably is.

I would avoid garish colors and dramatic colors.  It’s a good idea to save those for evening.

What about if your office is more laid back or if you have a more creative job? What sorts of liberties can you then take with your make-up?

If it’s fitting for the clothing you wear, you should be okay.  A little glow on the cheeks always looks nice and youthful.  Gloss is appropriate for all occasions.  Be sure to dab a small amount on the bottom lip and blot lips together.

>>> Red lips are always in fashion!

The timeless red lip has even made its way to the corporate world.  There is something very empowering about red lipstick, just as men have “power ties”.  Television shows like “Mad Men” and HBO’s “Grey Gardens” has introduced the vintage red and coral lip to a whole new generation.

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Remember the make-up rule of creating balance.  If the focus is going to be on a bold lip then the rest of the face should be in balance.  As a rule, choose one feature and go light on the rest.  Black mascara complements bold red lips well.

Here are some colours from NARS Cosmetics you might want to try to achieve the perfect red pout:

* Jungle Red Lipstick

* Cruella Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

* Outsider Lipstick

* Niagara Lipstick

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Here’s a photo of Norman Sands below!

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All photos provided by NARS Cosmetics

Feature by Editorial Assistant Colleen Tang

Fall is just around the corner and you know what that means: new make-up colours for the new fall 2009 season!

MAC Cosmetics has a whole new collection for this upcoming period and what really makes this collection spark is the collaboration with three artists, painter Richard Phillips, illustrator Maira Kalman and photographer Marilyn Minter.

With the help with these three artists, they have changed the way MAC make-up looks and means.

1) For Richard Phillips, he has taken one of his own paintings and gave it a MAC make-up makeover. The vibrant colours from the MAC palette jump out in his work of art and highlights the possibilities of MAC makeup. The lip colour really speaks to me and I think many of you will look twice at the ruby redness of this woman’s lips.

Some other interesting lipstick ($14 USD/$16.50 CAD) colours are:

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* Front Lit – a nice nude shade

* High Strung – a dark pink and silvery shade

* Lovin’ It – and loving it I am, this is a nice rouge tint shade

* Hold the Pose – a dramatic dark brown purple hue sure to draw someone’s attention and maybe add a little mystery

* Full-Body – another bold option, but with a plum shade

But I’m sure you’re more curious about what lipglass shades ($14 USD/$16.50 CAD) are in store for the upcoming season. They all have this great frosty hint to it too.

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Here some great shades:

* Young Thing – a yellow neutral color with a hint of gold mixed in

* Personal Taste – a mix of red and pink with some gold swirled in

* New Spirit – this is a pretty coral and yellow colour (sign me up on one of these!)

* On Display – a dark purple with the slightest hint of yellow

2) Next up is the vision by Maria Kalman. She’s created this illustration of a woman sitting at her table, surrounded by an abundance of bright colours. She’s used the shades of MAC’s new Technakohl Eye Liners and Eye Shadows.

Let’s take a peek at the new eye liner colours ($14.50 USD/$17.50 CAD):

* Colour Matters – lime at its brightest shade

* Obviously Orange – a dirty looking coral shade

* Artistic License – an brilliant turquoise blue

* Full of Fuchsia – a deep and dark magenta (my favourite!)

* Graphblack – a classic black that every girl can use

3) Last up is Marilyn Minter’s photographic creation that features lots of glittery colours. Her image highlights all the possible ways to put on glitter.

Some glitter to make sure you get noticed is the Pigment product ($19.50 USD/$23.50 CAD) from MAC:

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* Cocomotion – this is a dirty gold and bronze colour with a hint of pearl in there

* Brash & Bold – this is a bright magenta colour

* Heritage Rouge – for something a little darker try this brownish-plum shade

* Push the Edge – for something even darker, this is a deep purple colour with a hint of pearl

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This is just a little taste of what’s in store from MAC this Fall. All of these exciting bold colours and more are available starting on August 20, 2009.

Here are some photos of the artists behind this new MAC Cosmetics collection:

1) Richard Phillips (he’s on the left):

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2) Maira Kalman

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3) Marilyn Minter (she’s obviously on the right)

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I was watching a episode of “The View” and they had a special feature on make-up you can buy for $10 to help you stay beautiful on a budget during the recession.

I quickly grabbed a piece of paper and started writing because I think a lot of women are trying to adjust how they shop for cosmetics this season.

Canadian and international readers will have to keep in mind that some of the products on this list can only be found in the U.S., but the point is that during a recession, you’ll have to be open to try new brands you’ve never tried before if they allow you to remain on budget.

Barbara Walters’ make-up artist’s (Lori Klein) list of make-up under $10!

1) Max Factor Pan-Stick foundation eight shades (retails for $7)

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2) Wet & Wild Ultimate eye shadow palette which comes in eight shades (retails for $4.99)

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3) L’Oreal Liquid Telescopic Precision Eyeliner (retails for $7.99, but you might find it at Wal-Mart USA for as little as $6.58!)

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4) CoverGirl Lash Blast (retails for $8.95, but I’ve seen it at $7.99 here in Canada so I’m such U.S. readers can get it much cheaper). Lori Klein didn’t talk about Maybelline mascaras that are all under $10 here in Canada so you know they must be about $7.99-$8.99 in the U.S. I equally love both CoverGirl AND Maybelline because their formulas are amazing and you cannot beat that price!

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5) Andrea Lashes (these fake eyelashes retail for a measly $3.29)!

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6) Revlon Powder Blush which comes in 14 shades (retails for $9.79)

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7) Black Radiance Velvet & Glow Color & Shimmer for Face which comes in four shades (retails for $4.19, but you can find it online for as little as $3.99). This shimmer you can use on your face, cheeks and forehead.

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#8) Plump Potion Lip Gloss (retails $9.95). Believe it or not, but for $9.95 you’ll get some great results because the product works quickly and you’ll notice the difference in about five minutes.

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9) CoverGirl Lipstain (retails $7.29). We had featured this new CoverGirl product and you can read the full feature here: CoverGirl launches Outlast Lipstain … a lip stain that will actually last!

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10) OPI Nail Polish (retails for $6.99). Lori Klein only features OPI (which I love), but Essie, Nicole by OPI and Zoya also retail for less than $10 here in Canada so it’s obvious that Americans can get a better price. Nothing says “pretty” like a fresh manicure. If you can no longer afford a weekly manicure, do your nails yourself as best as you can and finish it off with a fabulous nail polish colour. This season will feature some extraordinary shades.

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During the review Lori Klein talked about the new OPI Nic’s Sticks which allows you to have an on-the-go-manicure. I’ve not tried it yet, but it’s getting good reviews on the blogosphere.

You can read all about Nail Polish trends for spring 2009 here:   Spring 2009 nail polish trends

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I found that spring 2009 make-up trends are all over the map. You’ll see a lot of 80s, but you still see the classic red mouth and nude overall faces.

I’ll feature all the major cosmetic lines and I’ll let you know what’s in fashion.

Chances are you have a lot of the elements that are in fashion this season. If you cannot afford to buy new cosmetics, you can simply use these trends to pick and choose what would be beauty-season-ready! It might simply be a question of adding one new piece to your make-up for spring to complete the look without putting too much strain on your budget.

NARS Cosmetics: NARS is showing a much bolder face this season. This is not a palette for those who are shy and don’t like to call attention to themselves. The spring NARS Cosmetic collection will get you loads of attention because the colours stand out.

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NARS is pushing things even further by presenting a red (Grenadines) and yellow-gold (Night Sun) eye shadow.

“My inspiration for spring was a very sexy woman. I wanted a bit of a 70s feeling.” – François Nars

I have to say that I’m quite partial to their Hula Hula shadow which is absolutely dazzling and soft enough to easily go from day to night.

Another must-have would be their limited-edition Orgasm/South Beach Multiple Duo which gives you one shade of peach-pink with a shimmering apricot colour that you put on your cheeks, eyelids or any other spots on your face where you want a blast of colour.

Here’s an interesting tidbit, the photos for the NARS Cosmetic Spring 2009 collection were photographed by François Nars himself!

Shiseido: The big story at Shiseido is their lip products: Perfect Rouge and Smoothing Lip Pencil. This is the first global color collection created by Shiseido’s Artistic Director Dick Paige (known for his work with top celebrities, photographers and designers all over the world)!

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In this Shiseido spring 2009 Collection, Paige depicts his current vision and the signature colour is of course: dramatic red! Its name, ‘Dragon’ evokes images of Asian historical legendary figures.

RD514 ‘Dragon’ is exactly what you’d imagine – a blood red. This is the red that can work with heavy eyeliner and smoky lids by night or with a simple coat of mascara and a classic chignon for the daytime. It’s as much jeans and a white shirt as it is a beautiful evening gown.

Shiseido Make-up Perfect Rouge offers women a wide variety of lipsticks shades that will suit any occasion in your life with a comprehensive line of 20 vibrant shades that provide the truest, intense color for a sophisticated, perfectly lustrous look or simply nude finish. The luxurious texture smoothes and hydrates for ultra moisturized and vibrant lips.

Cle de Peau’s new line of product: Amy Winehouse move over! The biggest make-up news with this new Cle de Peau cosmetic line is their ‘Intensifying Cream Eyeliner’ in three shades.

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Now you might wonder, what’s the big deal about another cream eyeliner? I’m happy you asked! The Cle de Peau is a waterproof and smudge-proof eyeliner designed to last for eight hours!!! The new Cle de Peau also features eye shadows and lipsticks.

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You’ll also find a Cheek Color Duo that is very neutral, but still offers a lot of luminosity to the skin. One thing you’ll notice about Cle de Peau is that a lot of their shades are fairly neutral. Cle de Peau is a luxury brand so the prices will be a bit more than the average cosmetic line.

Lancôme introduces “pink and black” make-up collection by Aaron de Mey: Lancôme recently launched a limited edition collection with Make-up Artistic Director Aaron de Mey called “pink and black”. Now, it’s true this is a limited edition and I’m a bit late in featuring this, but given the state of the economy … I have a feeling the collection is still in stores.

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The eleven-item range contains a bright red lipstick, black, red and pink ultra-shiny glosses, black and brick red nail varnishes, mascara, primer, foundation, highlighter and powder. You’ll want to keep reading because I’ll be giving out a few pieces of the collection in the coming weeks in a contest!!!

Bobbi Brown Platinum Pink: You can always count on Bobbi Brown for a solid collection of neutral shades. So I was thrilled to see that Bobbi Brown was adding a sparkle of colour with her Platinum Pink collection. Bobbi Brown features her signature “brick” which is a perfect make-up piece because you can use it on your eyelids and you cheeks.

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You’ll also find Bobbi’s amazing Long Wear Cream Shadow in Steel, Platinum, Ash and Heather. Finally no collection would be complete without lips and Bobbi Brown presents three new shades of lip glosses.

If you want to take your shimmer all over … you might want to take a look at Bobbi Brown’s Shimmering Body Oil! This oil is infused with pink and platinum pearls and it gives your body a bit of sparkle. I say this might be the sexy new make-up addition I’ve come across in a long time!

YSL – Yves Saint Laurent Beauty: The spring 2009 collection from Yves Saint Laurent is all about pastel, fresh, light colours. These shades will be perfect on blondes and women with fairer skin. I don’t think this colour will look as impressive on darker skin beauties because there won’t be that much intensity from the collection.

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Now it’s true that you can pack on more make-up, but then it ends up look way too fruity. Most any woman can get away with some of the lip glosses in darker shades, but overall this collection will suit fair skins.

Chanel Spring 2009 Bohemian Collection: When I saw the poster for the new Chanel Spring 2009 line (weeks before it launches) I stopped dead in my tracks because the colours were simply amazing.

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This collection is flying off the shelf and there is a waiting list for the incredible Vendetta nail polish! The great thing about this collection is the fact that it’s neutral, but it has an edge. You’ll find incredible shades that can easily take you from day to night, but you’ve got enough pop of colour to make you stand out in a sophisticate way.

Dior Spring 2009 Make-up Cosmetics Collection: If the recession has put a dent on your designer handbag shopping, maybe the mini-Dior-handbags that are part of their make-up collection will bring a smile to your face!

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The Lady Dior mini handbags are so adorable and you’ll notice that the look of the palette is inspired by the iconic Lady Dior handbag beloved by the late Princess Diana.

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You’ll notice that the rest of the Dior Collection is very soft and sophisticated and it’s no wonder French women have been loving all things Dior cosmetics for decades … you simply cannot go wrong. The great thing is that you can choose from a matte or an iridescent five-shade eye shadow palette.

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You can also choose from a Dior 2-palette eye shadow combination in a shimmery-peach and brown. I have a palette that is quite close to this one from last year and I cannot tell you how much I love it!

In my opinion, one of the most coveted items of the Dior collection is the Dior Addict Lip color … those lip glosses are hot-hot-hot.

Stila Spring 2009 Make-up collection: This season is going very light and very girly! I’ll be honest, I doubt this collection will suit everyone because I find the shades more appropriate for fairer skin tones. I love the Pearl Shimmer Gloss, but alas the shade is not saturated enough for my darker lips, but I’m sure this will look stunning on a lot other women.

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Perhaps, it’s because the colours of their Precious Pearl Palette eye shadow doesn’t suit me at all, but I find the shades will look very pale on a lot of women. That said, the Pomegranate Crush lip and cheek stain will add a hint of colour that will be perfect for warmer months to come.

Guerlain Spring 2009 Make-up Collection: This season, Guerlain is going exotic! To celebrate a much awaited spring season, Olivier Échaudemaison (Guerlain’s creative genius) has created a rich collection drawn from an eccentric, eclectic garden of Eden, a colorful kaleidoscope of nature’s prettiest, most sensual colors and organic delights. This exotic palette is very fresh and I’m sure it will help you achieve the perfect face for your spring and summer functions that call for sophistication with a dash of fun.

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The star of the collection is the Ombre Eclat eye shadow palette that comes in four shades that all have a hit of green-shimmer. The fun thing with these types of shadows is that you can create so many different looks by adding a bit more or less colour to your eye lid. Of course, you’ll be able to choose from a number of single-coloured eye shadows, but a four-shadow palette will always be a better buy.

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Guerlain is taking freshness all the way to your lips with a first: green lip gloss. Pomme du Desir is the same shade as a Granny Smith apple and when applied to your lips you’ll get a hint of colour, but they won’t be green!

Beaute Cosmetic: The story at Beauty is their new liquid lip and cheek stain! If you notice more and more cosmetic companies are producing these lip and cheek stains. I’d say that in this type of severe recession having products that do double duty is welcome!

The Beaute Cosmetic Lip and Cheek Stains are made of a uniquely highly pigmented liquid/gel hybrid, the stain allows for an easily blendable colour that will last for many hours. You can go as light or as intense as you’d like with your lip and cheek stains because you can easily build on the colours by adding more layers. The Beaute Cosmetic Lip and Cheek Stains come in four shades and are designed to work alone with the Beauty Luminous Volume Gloss (for your lips).

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***Ladies, you can download the Beauty Look Book for spring 2009 at the end of this post***

It’s that time of the year again where Pat McGrath features her best looks for the season.

CoverGirl has always been a great make-up line, but now with the recession and the super-affordable CoverGirl prices, I have a feeling a lot more women will gravitate towards this make-up line for their spring look.

Pat McGrath’s Beauty Look Book for spring 2009 reveals key trends based on the return of glamour make-up … these are looks that were feature on the catwalks of London, New York, L.A., Paris, Milan, Montreal and Toronto last fall during the international fashion weeks.

As creative director for P&G Beauty, Pat shares her inspiration behind each look, must-have CoverGirl products used and tips for how to re-create her revolutionary artistry.

In her Beauty Look Book for spring 2009, you’ll find it all in the attached Look Book and CoverGirl fact sheet.

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To get you started, let me share Pat’s key trends for spring/summer 2009:

=> Sculpted face with rosy glow

=> Metallic brown eye

=> Constructed black eye

=> Smoldering black eye

The biggest news when it comes to lips for the new season is that we are now bouncing from bold red lips (which we’ve been seeing for a few seasons now) to a nude pout. This is great because these contrasts should allow all women to find the look they feel the most comfortable with.

This Beauty Look Book for spring 2009 will help you understand the step-by-step instructions you need to use in order to achieve some of the most fashionable looks inspired by Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, Lanvin, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Jonathan Saunders, Nina Ricci and Calvin Klein.

Another great thing about the Pat McGrath’s P&G Beauty Look Book for spring 2009 is the fact that you know EXACTLY which products Pat used to achieve the looks. From what I can see you’ll be playing with the following CoverGirl make-up:

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1) CoverGirl TRUblend MicroMinerals Foundation

2) CoverGirl TRUblend MicroMinerals Blush

3) CoverGirl TRUblend MicroMinerals Finishing Veil

4) CoverGirl TRUconceal

5) CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer

6) CoverGirl Eye Enhancers

7) CoverGirl LineExact Liquid Liner Pen

#8) CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara

9) CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers

10) CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain

11) CoverGirl Continuous Colour Lipstick

Women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s will want to adapt the looks by remembering the golden rule of make-up: less is more!

>>>You can download the Look Book here:

Pat McGrath’s CoverGirl Beauty Look Book for spring 2009

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I’m a woman who usually does the oh-my-God-I’ve-got-to-run-five-minute-makeup job before dashing off to events or to a meeting with a friend so you can imagine how much of a thrill it is for me to sit down with a renowned makeup artist and get the same treatment models get backstage during Paris … or Milan … or London … or New York fashion week!

MAC Cosmetics’ Senior Artist Jane McKay is a whiz with her makeup brushes and she’s one hell of an educator as well!

Last month, I highlighted my first meeting with Jane. If you missed all that incredible information and all those makeup tips for women over 35, you can still catch the posts here:

Should women over 35 continue to wear MAC Cosmetics makeup? (part 1)

Should women over 35 continue to wear MAC Cosmetic makeup? (part 2)

Since this IS the party season of the year it made perfect sense to me to sit down with Jane and talk about makeup tips for the holiday and also play with MAC’s Holiday 2008 “Red She Said” collection.

I had two requests to Jane: I wanted her to show me how to apply false eyelashes and I wanted to learn how to do a perfect tight line (apply a line of eyeliner on top of my eyelid).

Jane chose to use the new Red She Said eyeshadows as the base for my holiday look. The eyeshadows in this collection are all metallic, but that should NOT deter women over 35 from delving in with much confidence. It’s going to be a balancing act so that you aren’t wearing too much glitter.

The six palettes range from blues, to purples, to plums to even red (the Dangerzone palette)!

Jane chose the Inter-View palette which she felt would complement my complexion quite nicely because of the perfect blend of medium red brown, copper pearl and shimmering dark blue (this is a very dark blue that’s closer to being a blue-black).

I have to say that I was a bit hesitant when I saw the blue because I usually shy away from blue and chose purple instead because I find blue brings out my dark under-eye circles.

I’m happy I was wrong and I let Jane do her magic because the dark blue in the Inter-View palette is dazzling!

It’s an incredible experience sitting in front of a mirror and seeing your face being transformed by someone else. The experience of having a makeup artist do your makeup has nothing to do with doing your own makeup because you don’t know what they have in mind and you don’t know how they see your face and which features they want to focus on.

Jane chose to focus on my eyes and she gave me the kind of look that would literally stop traffic and cause people to talk (and it did!).

Here are the most memorable moments from my supermodel makeup session:

* I saw her apply the blue shadow from Inter-View on my eyelid in small and gentle strokes to create a perfectly straight line that extended past my eye.

* I watched Jane apply the false eyelashes (what a job that is) and then I looked at myself in the mirror and I noticed how much bigger my eye looked (she applied the mascara on my lashes before gluing on the false eyelashes).

* I took mental notes when she played with the metallic copper and shimmer dark brown colour from Inter-View on my eyelids.

* I also took mental notes when she suggested darkening my eyebrows with black instead of my usual dark brown to add drama to my evening makeup.

* I also noticed how she chose a plum coloured blush and not a hot pink because she wanted to match the warmth of the makeup with a blush that was appropriate and a blush that would also look good with the bronze colour lipgloss she selected for me (Miss Dynamite from Red She Said).

The look was really incredible and people around me commented on my makeup all afternoon and evening long.

I unfortunately didn’t have a big red-carpet event to attend, so I headed to the gym with my full on makeup and let me tell you that got everyone talking since I never wear makeup to the gym. I had men and women asking about my makeup.

At the end of my workout I stopped to chat with some of the staff at the front counter and I also started chatting with Dominique another gym-goer. I was lamenting on the sophisticated process of applying false eyelashes when she told me that she had a waaaaaaaaaaay easier way of applying MAC eyelashes. Dominique smartly books an appointment with a MAC beauty expert and for only $15, they will glue on eyelashes that you have already purchased to get you ready for your evening! Considering these beauty experts are trained to do this perfectly, I would entrust my lashes into their hands before I attempted to gluing this on myself … and for only $15!

Jane’s tips to taking your makeup from day-to-night for the holidays:

I asked Jane some of her tips to take your makeup from day-to-night and she had these practical tips to share:

1) Use a black pencil and smudge it around your eye or inside the rim of your eyes.

2) Use false eyelashes to glam up your look.

3) Use two coats of mascara to make your eyelashes stand out.

4) Use a bit of shimmer on your lips.

5) Shake things up by going for red bold lips and a more neutral face.

Here are photos of my final look (my skin is flawless) … I look glamorous, but not overly made up … imagine my hair done (think Halle Berry) and a nice dress and I’m ready to go!:

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Here I am half way through with no lipgloss and no blush:

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Here’s a close up so you can see my fake eyelashes … that was quite the glamorous experience!

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Posing with MAC Cosmetics’ Senior Artist Jane McKay:

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Red She Said makeup collection:

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Red She Said EyeShadows:

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Red She Said Lipstick:

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Red She Said Lipgloss:

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Photo from Beauty Match and MAC Cosmetics

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You must know by now that Yves Saint Laurent has been one of my favourite make-up lines for two decades now. It’s the first make-up line I bought with my allowance money and I still enjoy wearing it today.

I really loved the purple palettes YSL had for fall 2008. If you didn’t have a chance to watch my video review of some of my favourite makeup for fall, you can still catch it here: Video Review of my some of my favourite makeup.

For Holiday 2008, Yves Saint Laurent has created the “Bow Collection” as homage to Yves Saint Laurent’s famous quote:

“One should always be tempted to untie a woman’s clothes” -

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The two MUST-HAVE items for Yves Saint Laurent’s “Bow Collection” are the Duo Lip Colour Palette, the Multi-Usage Make-Up Palette (in three limited edition creations), the 4-Colour Eye Shadow, a Touche d’Or pen-brush and a Touche Éclat Collector.

The collection is rich and decadent in the traditional YSL signature. If you are a big fan of blue nail polish, YSL has a created the La Laque #37 in bleu noir/deep blue just in time for the festive season.

1) Duo Lip Colour Palette: I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so adorable! You can now take your lip colours anywhere you go even when you are sporting a mini clutch thanks to this little case that also doubles as a bracelet and even comes with a little mirror for easy make-up touch-ups. The duo comes in two bright and sexy shades of raspberry and a soft pink.

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2) 4-Colour Eye Shadow: This quarto is the perfect combination of soft tones ranging from rosy grey to soft pink. You can use the shades individually or blend them together to achieve the perfect holiday look.

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3) Touche d’Or pen-brush: This frosted gold pen-brush releases an iridescent, luminous veil of golden peach on the face.  Its ultra-light texture blends with the skin and gives it a silky touch. The formula contains gold mother-of-pearl particles that catch the light in complete transparency.

4) Touche Éclat Collector: This is one of YSL’s best selling products. This collector’s item contains their two most popular shades: N°1 and N°2. They are perfectly wrapped in an elegant limited edition black velvet pouch trimmed with a satin bow.

You can find YSL beaute makeup at high end department stores in the US, Canada and most of Europe. You’ll also find YSL beaute makeup online at: YSL Beaute online.

*** This is an exciting post because Norman Sands will share some of his makeup tips for the holidays that were featured in a recent edition of OK! magazine. As with all of Norman’s tips, this is as detailed as can be ladies!***

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Let’s start from the beginning, here are three mistakes women make when they use sparkles:

1) I think women get overwhelmed with all the options and they don’t know how to wear sparkle makeup.

2) It can be difficult to know where to start because women don’t want to get it wrong … after all, we’ve all seen the girl at the party who looks like she’s from the cast of Xanadu!

Cast of the musical Xanadu below:

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3) Most women are fearful of sparkle but also drawn to it … it’s sort of a love/hate relationship.

That said, adding a bit of glitz is a fun way to give your makeup a festive holiday twist.

Tip from Norman Sands: Pair sparkle with matte textures to keep makeup sophisticated and modern.

The idea is to add radiance and luminosity in a playful way and NOT look like you spent the afternoon at Libby Lu.

Tip from Norman Sands: You should shy away from products that look like chunky craft glitter.

Many women feel like they can’t or shouldn’t wear sparkle but it’s actually more about how and where it’s applied.

1) Choose no more than one to two features to add sparkle and keep the rest neutral. If you wear sparkle all over your face, you’ll end up looking like a seven year old school girl!

2) Think of shimmery sparkle as an accessory … use it sparingly in specific areas.

3) If you are afraid of sparkle then opt for shimmer or metallic textures.

Normand Sands’ step-by-step guide to adding sparkle to your holiday makeup:

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* Glitter pencils are an easy way to take a day look to the office party. Depending on the shade they can be used on the eyes, lips, face or body. I’d recommend these NARS Cosmetic shades: Le Sept, Mud Club and Danceteria Glitter Pencils.

* Keep sparkle close to the lash line or inner corner of the eyes to brighten and dazzle eyes.

Glitter pencils can also be used as an eye shadow base. Blend onto the lid and set with a complimentary powder shadow.

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Tip from Norman Sands: Sparkle and shimmer makeup should be applied with a soft natural brush to avoid using too much. Try the NARS Cosmetics Wide Contour Brush #16 for eyes and Kabuki Yachiyo Brush for cheeks.

* Silver and gold combined on the eye is very flattering and modern.

* For something fun dust your favorite shimmer shadow onto mascara before it dries for eyes that sparkle.

* You can also apply false lashes that have a sparkly band at the lash line (Sephora Glitter Lashes are great).

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* Remember that all that sparkles in not gold.  You should try silver and copper shadow to brighten tired eyes.

2) Your CHEEKS: 

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* Use a fluffy soft brush and dust over bronzer to highlight and illuminate the complexion. Try using Ita brush #28 by NARS Cosmetics.

* Add some sparkle under the brow bone, on the inner corner of the eyes, on the top part of the cheekbones and in the center of the face for a candlelit glow. You might to take a look at these pressed powder options by NARS Cosmetics: Venus, Macchu Picchu or Gold Rush Sparkling.

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On Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) I used Nars Brightening Serum with Toumota Bronzing Mutiple topped with Super Orgasm blush to give her a dazzling radiance.

Don’t forget to catch some great tips from Norman’s makeup tips he applied to create an amazing look for Leighton Meester: Norman Sands shares his makeup tips from a recent makeup job with Leighton Meester (star of Gossip Girl)

Tip from Norman Sands: Add a little blush beneath the brows blended into the outer lid to brighten and give the eyes a lift.

3) Your LIPS:

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The twist: Apply Galactica Lacquer (Sparkly Lip Gloss) first and blend bright lipsticks over.

Here my favorite trick: Apply a frosty lipstick over glossed lips for a patent leather shine. Sexual Healing lipstick is the perfect frosty lipstick to do the job.

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Remember that shimmer, frost and sparkle textures makes lips appear pouty and fuller while golden lip gloss shades will accentuate any red lipstick and create ultra glamour. You might want to try Moon Fleet or Greek Holiday.

Tip from Norman Sands: Apply lip gloss to the center of the bottom lip with fingertip and blot lips together. Too much gloss causes lipstick to feather and bleed.

4) Your NAILS:

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Tip from Norman Sands: Glitter polish is very long wearing and more difficult to remove than other polish textures.

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The bottom line is simple: have fun … it’s only makeup!

Top photo of Norman Sands and a model by Kurtis Bowerstock Photography

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***I was able to get the full description of products Paul Venoit used to create these looks and you can download them at the end of this post***

The holidays are synonymous with glammed-up make-up. Just in time for office parties, family events and ringing in the New Year, CoverGirl celebrity make-up artist Paul Venoit (who also happens to be co-host of the show “Look Alike”) has created a few exclusive looks for Holiday 2008!

Whether you prefer a more dramatic or more subtle look for the holidays, Paul’s masterful makeup creations will get heads turning. Don’t be surprised if women who you don’t even know you follow you to the bathroom to ask you what make-up you are wearing!

I’m sure you’ll find these 2 Holiday 2008 Cover Girl looks quite handy when it comes to creating your own festive looks:

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2) New Year’s Eve Signature Look: You’ll notice how intense the eyes are! This is very

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If you like lip gloss or if you’re looking for a great stocking stuffer, you might want to take a look at Cover Girl’s Wetslicks Lipgloss trio. At less than $15 CAD/$ 13 USD, you’ll make someone on your list very happy without breaking the bank or you’ll be proud of your budget-conscious beauty-buy!

You can download the Holiday Day look here and find out what makeup Paul Venoit: Cover Girl Holiday Day Look by Paul Venoit