- Eva Hoeke has stepped down from Jackie in the wake of Niggabitch-gate.[Fashionista]

- Brad Goreski denies rumors that he stole clients from Rachel Zoe and accuses the superstar stylist of character assassination. But  in all fairness, Brad’s character was really asking for it. [Styleite]

- Elizabeth Taylor‘s auction brought in a record-breaking $158.8 million —  Liz and Dick Burton are cackling at each other over martinis in hell. [NYT]

- You take the good, you take the bad, you take ‘em both and there you have the facts of Vogue. Here’s the good: Adele probably will be covering Vogue‘s March issue.  And now for the bad: Taylor Swift probably will be covering Vogue‘s February’s issue. [Fashionista]

- Speaking of Swift, her CoverGirl ad has been banned for making unsubstantiated claims, the most egregious being that Taylor Swift is worthy of being a CoverGirl. [The Cut]

- And speaking of cover girls, Justin Bieber is rumored to cover V Magazine‘s “Music Issue” shot by Inez and Vinoodh and dropping January 12. [Page Six]

-  Apparently some ladies  riding the crimson wave have begun to hang ten on a crime wave at Duane Reades around town with a rash of tampon thefts, prompting the NYPD to pull off a sting operation. Because that’s what happens in New York. [Racked]

- Mariah Carey brings out the twins, John Legend and her 90s “Vision of Love” hair for her newest holiday classic music video, “When Christmas Comes”:

JUST ONE LAYER: Avoid layering on face makeup/foundation.  Multiple layers of face makeup leads to oily skin in the summer heat.  Instead of applying multiple foundations (liquid foundation, bronzer, blush, etc.) look for a multitasker foundation such as Neutrogena Healthy Skin Compact Makeup SPF 55 ($12.99 at most drugstores).

Going chronologically here, when I arrived at the backstage area, the models were all in run-through mode so there was zero motion by the ready mirrors. This gave me a moment to check out the Anna Sui Beauty Bar - she was showing press like me her signature perfumes, her new shoe collaboration with Hush Puppies, and her collection of spectacles.

I told you I went a little nuts with the glasses, but they’re so fly I had to give you a little show of them.

That was fun, but seriously, back to the real models. Zuzanna Bijoch and Daphne Groeneveld give serious backstage face.

The über talented Pat McGrath was responsible for the cosmetic creation. The aesthetic is perfect natural skin with futuristic lashes and lids. She achieved this look with tons of mascara infused with beeswax for extra thickness and playing with liner above the crease of the lid. Just a very small amount of blush on the apple of the cheek keeps the face nude without looking dead. The light white shimmer on the eye is Snow Blossom by Covergirl.

The famed Garren styled the smooth mod sixties hair that carried the show. He calls the look the “Mod Bardot” with fullness at the crown and full fringe with a center part, “Kind of the way Anna [Sui] wears her hair.” To get that voluminous lift at the root, he used Furterer Volumea. Girls with shorter hair were styled in that curly Twiggy kind of way. He envisions this hairstyle on girls having fun, not taking itself too seriously. And we’ve been forewarned, Garren states more as a fact than a vague prediction, “Fringe will be for Fall.”

I serendipitously crossed paths with Anna Sui on my way to enter the front of house to watch the show (we heard the announcement, FIVE MINUTES!) and I managed to squeeze two questions in:

What are you most excited about for your show?

“I hope people like it, that’s what I’m feeling.”

From what I’ve seen backstage, I’ve noticed a mod theme. Is the whole collection going that way?

“You’ll see. There’s a transition that happens, that’s what I’m trying to express.”

Now, more images for your viewing pleasure:

First of all I’d obviously like to say congrats to Swift but then again as if  we don’t see her face everywhere already… now we have to see her on drugstore posters.

Watch Taylor Swift for Covergirl Video!

01) Be sure to apply makeup to a cleansed and moisturized face. If your face is unwashed, your skin’s natural oils will seep through the makeup quickly, causing it to come off!

02) Apply a face and eye primer to even skin tone, eliminate sheen and prolong the wear of the makeup.

03) Apply a sheer foundation, such as a light liquid foundation or a tinted moisturizer, all over face and neck. Apply a cream-based concealer to any blemishes.

04) Buff a pressed powder all over face to seal foundation and concealer with a large, fluffy brush.

05) Apply a highlighter or slightly shimmery powder to your t-zone (forehead and nose). If your skin is on the oily side, skip this step or apply to your cheeks only.

06) Apply a peach blush to the apples of your cheeks. If you have a pale skin tone with a lot of red undertones (like me!), choose a blush with a more neutral tone to avoid looking too dramatic. If you have darker skin, choose a peach blush with a bit more pigment in it!

07) Line your upper lash line and the outer corner (or the whole lower lash line if you wish) with a black or brown eyeliner pencil. Gently smudge the line with your finger or a Q-tip.

08) Apply a light colored eyeshadow to your eyelids. I’d recommend a pearly white, shimmery beige, icy blue or pale lilac.

09) Apply a coat or two of black mascara.

10) Apply a lipstick or lip gloss in a neutral shade (with orange undertones), or go bold with a tangerine shade. if you choose lipstick, be sure to put foundation on your lips and then lip liner to prolong the wear of the lipstick!

(All images via Style.com)

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Guess Dakota is the covergirl of the moment. Reminiscent of a young Chloe Sevigny, the Twilight star and actress looks poised to take over the world. (via www.dazeddigital.com)

LINK LOVE:COVER: Dakota Fanning Hits the September Issue of Dazed & Confused Magazine

LINK LOVE:Drew Barrymore for Elle August 2010

Dania Ramirez is your newest CoverGirl! The Heroes actress says that being a CoverGirl is something that she has always dreamed about. Print and television advertisements starring Dania are set for release this upcoming January.

LINKAGE: People

Hmm good timing Covergirl, now is the perfect time for Rihanna to be doing commercials for eye makeup. Because blogging allows me the great opportunity to make money while I sit my ass on the couch and watch TV, I was able to catch this commercial for the first time while watching VH1 today. I laughed and laughed out loud by myself (of course), and then proceed to live the good life. Oh Rihanna, it’s a shame that your misfortune will be the butt end of all jokes for the next couple months atleast, maybe you’ll think twice about spreading the clap.

Naima Mora at the Project Runway finale.

Who could ever forget the unique look of mohawked Mexican, Irish, African-American and Native-American winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 4? After what seems to be a three-year hiatus, Naima Mora is finally reclaiming her spot in the fashion limelight.

Despite her appearances in Covergirl ads, ELLE Magazine and Sheer Cover make-up commercials during 2006 and 2007, Mora just hasn’t had any influence in the modeling industry. Luckily, Mora recently appeared on the cover and in an editorial for Vicious Magazine in 2008. Even more recent, Mora walked in the Project Runway finale at Fashion Week for designer Joe Faris.

Rumor has it that Mora’s miniscule modeling career is due to her focus on music. As if modeling wasn’t enough, Mora is the lead singer for the unsigned band, Chewing Pics. The band’s EP was released in March of 2008. Hey Naima, do us a favor. Put down the microphone and jump back on the runway…the industry needs your face!

Thanks for the photo B5media!

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: A model walks the runway wearing a Joe Faris design at the Project Runway Finalists Fashion Show Spring 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Promenade, Bryant Park on September 12, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images for IMG)