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If you’re an eyeliner addict like myself in all shapes and formats go get Urban Decay’s 24/7 travel set.

Although it’s seems pricy at 29 bucks, you get 5 medium sized eyeliner pencils in a cute package allowing you to bring them everywhere and it’s an option if you travel a lot and don’t want to be lugging around palettes of eyeshadow and are able to make different looks with as few accessories possible. Plus the formula allows for it to not budge or crease, so if you’re careful blending them you can use the colors for a subtle look to sophisticated smoky eyes in record time without recurring to 4 different eyeshadows that you blend around, because let’s face it we don’t always have the time.

Plus, if you’re new to Urban Decay’s eyeliners here’s a chance to try out 5 different colors from black, copper, blue, green and purple, allowing you to try a multitude of looks and looking your best at the same time.

You could always follow their suggestion and make it one of those items that you can discreetly leave in your boyfriend’s cabinet for a quick touch up, but unless he never touches it, I doubt that he won’t find them.

Every now and then MAC completely revolutionizes one of their product lineups to introduce a new formulation to the market.

For years, MAC’s Paint tubes were a cult favourite, viewed as one of the best bases to apply eyeshadow on to ensure a more vibrant color and long lasting makeup without creasing or excess weight on the eyelid. MAC’s Paints popularity is only surpassed by Urban Decay’s Primer Potion.

One of the many complaints was that although the tube was quite portable, it would become damaged quite easily leading to the product drying out and becoming unusable.

Using the same type of packaging as their Fluidline eyeliner, the new paints now not only have become re-formulated but visually revamped.

Quite honestly, I prefer the new pot package, for me it’s a lot more convenient to store and a lot less prone to accidents. The whole paint collection includes a considerable amount of colors in both matte and frost finishes.

Paints are fairly easy to apply and since they it has a high pigment content, not only can you apply it with your fingertips, you don’t need a lot of product for great results.

Along with the new colors, MAC has created a new pair of feathered lashes for the most extravagant look possible.

It’s your prom night and you definitely want to outshine the other girls. It’s time to bring out your inner bling. With a few key makeup accents your will be as hot as Paris Hilton in her party element.

Major focal point for bling – Eyes.
Try a metallic shadow, or even better, a glittery eye liner. Don’t feel compelled to have your shadow match your dress. That is so last millennium. Use colors that you love and are attracted to. The main key to makeup application is BLENDING. If you are wearing shadow, be sure to blend the edges down without leaving hard lines.

Best Metallic Shadows:
Urban Decay
Smashbox
Mac Pigments

Be part of the Gliltterati with pencils and liquid liners that give eyes extra sparkle with micro glitter. Check out Hard Candy Glitter Eye Pencils and Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner.

Go all out with heavy bling, or do subtle lining with your shimmery metallic pencils.

Keep cheeks subtle with light blush. Accent cheekbones with shimmery highlight. Try Pop Beauty Pop-Up Glow or Pout Shimmer Dust. Remember that less is more, so just do a light dusting on the top of your cheeks and on decollete’ for ultimate shine.

Lips should have major impact too with tons of shine. Best Lipshine– Lorac Mocktails. Flavored gloss with high shine. Or Urban Decay XXX Shine Lip Gloss that gives glossy shine and leaves your breath minty fresh.

You’ve got the dress, got the date, got the limo and now you’ve got your makeup tips. Have a great time and don’t get in trouble!

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Spring is almost here and it’s time to update the face! As much as I hate to admit it, fashion decidedly influences the makeup styles for each season. Spring 2007 fashion is all about sporty or romantic looks. Metallics and throw back inspiration from the ‘8o’s. Colors are limited to Black and White or your basic nude. The fashion trend, dictates the makeup. In makeup we will be seeing pink flushed cheeks, metallic eyes, bold lips and strong brows.

Let’s start with a fun trend for Spring 2007 — metallics.
Granted the way a trend is presented on the runway is not the way we everyday girls wear it. Trends are exaggerated on the runway. Sort of hyperbole in fashion — so we get the point. Models at CHANEL Spring 2007 sported bold gold and silver shadows rimming their eyes. While most of us wouldn’t wear that much shadow or in such a fashion for everyday, it does give us some insight into how to interpret the trend for everyday wear.

How to wear the trend:

Metallic shadows run the gammut from light sheens with a slight glimmer of metallic, to full on heavy metal. Your choice depends strictly on preference. I wouldn’t recommend a corporate lawyer wearing Urban Decay shadows with super shine and glitter, someone conservative certainly could wear a color wash (soft sweep of color over entire lid) of a soft sheen like Stila in Kitten or Nude. Pump up the metallic with Urban Decay in Baked, El Dorado or Vapor — the best of their metallic bronzes, golds and silvers. These metallics double as liners when wet and used with an angle brush.

Other sure fire metallics:
Dior 1-Couleur Powder Mono Eyeshadow in 065 Silver Dust
Bourjois Metallic Eyeliner — Try any color
Make Up For Ever Flash Color — Gold 20 and Copper 752
Becca Jewel Dust

Metallic eyes — HOT!

Check back for tomorrow for Trend #2.

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One thing I’m fanatical about is mascara. I really border on trashy with my mascara tastes for myself. I like my lashes unnaturally full and long. Not quite your Tammy Faye Baker caterpillar look, but I like them as close to fake without being fake.

To that end, I have used dozens of mascara brands, and I always come back to my tried and true favorites.

1. Best price, best thickening mascara:

Loreal Voluminous. Found at drugstores everywhere. It regularly sells for about $7.99, but when it’s on sale, I stock up on it. I use the waterproof version on my clients. Color – always Blackest Black. Why even bother if you’re not using black?

2. Looks like Fake Lashes:
Bourjois Pump up the Volume Mascara – $13.50 at Sephora. Two coats and your lashes look like you just put on a pair of fabulous fakes. The Metallic Bronzed Plum is pretty on green eyes.

3. Curl Power
CHANEL Extracils - Super Curl lengthening Mascara
Cream formula curls and holds.

4. Longer is better
Urban Decay Big Fatty lengthens and thickens. The addition of hemp oil conditions and softens lashes.

5. Comb don’t brush
Rimmel Volum’Eyes 5 X Volume Comb Mascara. Thanks to my teenage daugher, I’ve been turned on to Rimmel. One of the many products that Kate Moss is the face for. And I love this mascara. The comb individually coats each lash, works wonders.

Some mascara application tips:
1. When you pull your wand out of the tube, bend it slightly, so you have an angle. Professional makeup artist use their wands this way to get as close to the lash line as possible.

2. When you notice your mascara getting clumpy, clean off theexcess by wiping your brush on a tissue.

3. If you use mascara everyday, you should toss it in about 6 weeks.

4. Don’t pump your mascara — air gets pushed into the tube, causing bacteria to harbor.

5. Don’t share mascara.

6. Don’t think you can add life to your mascara by adding water. This just makes it easier for you to get an eye infection.

There you have it. From high end to low end mascaras. Go ahead, bat those lashes.

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