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The stories and influences of her life: the whispered luxury of an antique Chinese porcelain vase, the way the light illuminates the clouds of her childhood home in Northern Spain. Inspirations range from the blues of Duccio, to the discovery in the 18th century of Prussian blue, to pigeon’s blood and the watery greens reminiscent of a Whistler painting, to how the intricate wings of a butterfly resemble the images of deepest space.

 Jason Wu Cream Lace Detailing Flounce Dress With Belt $1,700 – A-line, cream, lace -  need we say more?

Borsalino Black Ribbon Straw Hat $160 – Every Southern lady needs a handsome sun hat.

Valentino Couture Bow d’Orsay Pump $645 – Coral patent leather revs this classic shoe.

Kate Spade Bixby Bag $495 – Delightful golden leather brings the sun to rainy days too.

ASOS Tortoise Cat Eye Sunglasses $20.69 – This classic paring of tortoise and cat-eye won’t wreck your wallet.

Recommended Cocktail: Sazerac Reborn

Drew Barrymore applies one thin coat of mascara, waits a few seconds and curls her lashes. We love Christian Dior DiorShow Mascara and the Tweezerman ProCurl Eyelash Curler.

attends the 2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards at The Royal Opera House on February 13, 2011 in London, England.

HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 07: Actress/singer Mariah Carey arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)

1. M.A.C. Select SPF 15 Foundation $26.50 – This foundation delivers some of the best coverage in town while protecting skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Dad will love its rich, yet non-greasy finish.

2. Hollywood_hair4u Pinup Bettie Page Style Wig $49.99 – Glamorous, sexy and a vintage maven – everything your father is on a daily basis.

3. Dress Up Sequin Bandeau Mini Dress $400 – Perfect for his glitzy, nightly shows, this gold and silver sequin dress will have all the other ladies green with envy.

4. Beauty Is Life Coming Out Lashes $35 – Big and metallic, these faux lashes will cause a breeze when your dad blinks an eye.

5. Miriam Haskell Pearl Chandeliers $360 – Elegant, lovely and perfect for a high-class show. Plus, these earrings are clip-ons, just in case dad doesn’t have pierced ears.

6. NARS Sheer Lipstick in Manhunt $24 – This lipstick literally stays on through anything including singing, drinking, smooching and schmoozing.

7. Belvair Qing Dynasty Chinese Provencial Kingfisher Headdress $2,700 – There isn’t much to say about this except it’s FABULOUS and your drag queen daddy NEEDS it.

8. Steve Madden Russhh Pumps $62 – The answer to patent leather is always “yes,” especially for someone as fab as your dad. Throw in the fuschia color and you have a gift.

9. Manic Panic Glam Dust $8.40 – Dad goes through so much glitter, his tab is sky-high. Save him a trip, and some hard earned cash, with the gift of glam.

10. Scotch Transparent Duct Tape $7.50 – Perfect for those difficult tucks, this duct tape is both heavy-duty and clear. No more worrying about show-through in the teeniest mini dresses.

What are you going to get your drag queen dad for Father’s Day?

Green eyes - If you have glistening green eyes, you want to work with colors that will make them sparkle like emeralds. Purples and golds will highlight your color and make your eyes stand out against your complexion. A plum shadow like Dior 2-Colour Eyeshadow in Purple Look is great for everyday while a bright purple, shimmery shadow like Kat Von D True Romance Pigments in Torment is perfect for a fun weekend look. A metallic gold cream shadow will bring out the warm tones in your green eyes when used on your lids and along the bottom lash line. Illamasqua Liquid Metal in Solstice is a good option that stays put through anything.

Brown eyes - Deep and mysterious, beautiful brown eyes look amazing with warm or bright colors. Try a simple pink shadow for your everyday makeup routine like NARS Single Eyeshadow in Nepal. Just don’t overdo the pigment, or it could look like you have pink eye. If you’re a little braver, blue eyeshadow is a great way to make brown eyes really pop. Yves Saint Laurent‘s OMBRES 5 LUMIÈRES in Riviera has light, medium and dark tones so you can experiment with the level of drama you’re comfortable with. Right in line with the bright eyes trend this spring, orange eyeliner will highlight your brown eyes in just the right way; try M.A.C. Chromaline in Genuine Orange.

Blue eyes - You’ve got the baby blues, but what could you do to make them brighter? Bronze tones are a must to bring out the bluest of blues, and the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze is the perfect palette. A light coral is perfect for everyday wear like Smashbox Single Eyeshadow in Flamingo. If you’re looking to bring out the sea green tones in your peepers, a purple eyeliner like Clinique Quickliner for Eyes in Grape is a fun alternative.

Hazel eyes - Between brown, green and grey, your unique eye color is a cosmetic chameleon. Blue eyeshadow will bring out the gold tones in your eyes. Sephora Collection Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in It-Blue 72 is bold and bright while Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in Punky Blues is chic and mysterious. If you want to play up the greener side of your eyes, purple mascara like Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara in Plum will do the job.

What tricks do you use when playing up your eye color?

Young woman applying eyeshadow with brush, portrait, close-up

Girl Applying Make-Up

Eyelashes, blue eyes, and contacts

Woman putting on eye make-up, cropped view of face, close-up

Spring 2011 brights: Derek Lam, Christian Dior & Nina Ricca

Start with a primer: There are a few different ways to pull-off this cheery look, but always start with an eyelid primer before trying any of them. Benefit Stay Don’t Stray will guarantee your concealer, shadow and eyeliner won’t bleed no matter how hot it gets.

The Double Bright: Vivid colors on both the lips and eyes can work if done strategically. Start with a neutral base shadow from the lash line to the brow bone like Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Eyecolor in Vanilla Sugar. Use a cool-colored eyeliner to draw a thin line from the inner to outer corners of eyes. Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in Turquoise 7L is the perfect shade to master this look. Finish with a warm lip color that will complement your ultra cool eyes like Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Crème Lipstick in Muse.

Mellow Yellow: If you wear yellow eyeshadow from lashes to brow bone, you could look like you have jaundice. Using an eyeliner brush, like Sephora Collection Professionnel Angled Liner/Eyeliner Brush #15, apply yellow liner from the middle of the pupil to the outer corners on both the top and bottom lash lines. M.A.C. Chromaline in Primary Yellow is one of the brightest you can get. Finish with the simplest gloss you can find like Michael Kors Rollerball.

Light bright all over: If you love that smudged, all-over bright look, make sure to use a lighter bright instead of something super electric. Start with a grey eyeliner from the start of your lashes to the outer corners on top lids and along the inner rim of bottom lashes. Try Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner in Smoke for the correct look. Then smudge a lightly colored cream shadow across the lid from the inner corners past the outer corners on both the top and bottom lids, creating an ethereal halo around the eyes. We swear by Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Dab. Turn up the drama and finish with two coats of Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black.

The colorful cat eye: Creating less drama then the bright all over look, you can use any color your heart desires for this modern twist on the cat eye. Just like the classic method, swoop your color of choice from the inner corner of eyes past the outer corner in a light, upward motion. There are two great ways to achieve this look. Use a cream shadow for a richer color, like Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in Turquoise. If you want that shimmery, sparkling look, try a glittery pressed powder like TARINA TARANTINO Eye Dream Hypershadow in Sweetzer.

What are your favorite eyeshadow hues for spring? Will you be trying these runway-inspired looks?

Spring 2011 brights: Derek Lam, Christian Dior & Nina Ricca

From left: Oscar de la Renta Fall '11, DVF Fall '11 & Nina Ricci Spring '11

1. Start with an eye primer to create a perfect canvas. Eye shadow and liner can crease or stray after a few hours of wear. Apply a good primer all over your lid, from lash line to eyebrow, and underneath the eye before using concealer. My oily skin causes shadow to crease without fail, but Benefit Stay Don’t Stray keeps it looking fresh all day. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion is another great product and comes in an adorable genie bottle.

2. Line your eyes with a dark shade. Whether black, charcoal, eggplant or any other smoky hue, eyeliner creates the drama for this sultry look. Line your top lashes from the inner to outer corners, dot in between your bottom lashes and line the inner rim. Smudge with an eyeliner brush for more drama. I swear by Benefit BADgal Waterproof Liner because it stays put and is equipped with a blending tip. The M.A.C. Eye Pencil provides rich, consistent color and the Sephora Professional Smudge Brush #14 is both precise and a great value.

3. Apply a medium powder shadow from top lashes to crease. Blend the shadow from the lid to the crease, using upward and outward motions. The matte, dark grey hue of Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Anthracite 40 is perfect for all complexions. If you want to try something funkier, Smashbox Eye Shadow in Cabernet is a deep wine shade with a touch of shimmer.

4. Dust a light neutral shadow along your brow bone. This will highlight your eyes and make them pop. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Champagne is great if you want a touch of sparkle, and Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Eyecolor in Vanilla Sugar is perfect for everyday wear.

5. Add a light pearly shadow to the inner corners of your eyes. Doing this makes eyes appear larger and brighter. It’s not a necessary step but creates a gorgeous illusion if you have the time. Too Faced Glamour Dust in Pink Fire can also be used on the cheekbones for added drama.

6. Apply two coats of the deepest, darkest mascara you can find. This is like the icing on the cake… it is an absolute must to finish the look. Wiggle the wand from bottom to top so each lash is coated completely. Dior DiorShow 360 Mascara features a spinning wand and the most gorgeous, intricate brush you’ve ever seen. I’m a huge fan of Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! which is clinically proven to increase the appearance of lash volume by 424 percent.

I hope you found our How To guide for smoky eyes helpful. Will you be rocking this look over the weekend?

Fendi Spring 2011

1. Moisturized lips are happy lips. If you want color to cooperate, you must make sure you’re lips are hydrated. What happens when you rub foundation into dry skin? It flakes and makes a mess. The same will happen with your lipstick – it will crack on dry lips and look a mess. Try a matte lip balm like Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm before you apply the hue.

Hakaan Fall 2011

2. Use a neutral lip pencil to define lips. Don’t worry about matching your lip liner to lipstick. It’s an unnecessary expense and can look weird when your lipstick fades first. Stick to a neutral pencil like Smashbox The Nude Lipliner. It will give you an outline to work with and ensure your lipstick will stay in place and not stray outside the lines.

Giles Fall 2011

3. Apply lipstick with a brush to ensure it stays. Think of putting lipstick on with the tube as just scratching the surface. Applying color with a brush will really get the shade to sink into you skin. The Sephora Collection Professionnel Lip Brush #61 is a great tool with an even better price.

Ralph Lauren Fall 2011

4. Create the richest color possible by finishing with the tube. After applying color with a brush, go over your lips with the tube to create the boldest, richest, brightest shade possible. Some of my favorites that I’ve been wearing almost every single day are M.A.C. Lipstick in Rebel, Benefit Cosmetics Full-Finish Lipstick in Flirt Alert and Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense #40, modeled by moi below:

I never thought I’d be wearing bright orange lipstick, but my dear friend Lauren over at Corvus Noir totally got me hooked on this hue.

What is your favorite color of the season?

Model Photos: Style.com

Fendi Spring 2011

Hakaan Fall 2011

Giles Fall 2011

Ralph Lauren Fall 2011

M.A.C and Disney have finally linked arms for their newest collection. The line of cosmetics will feature liners, glosses and even a ton of nail lacquers! Disney’s part in this becomes pretty apparent with names such as “Toxic Tale” and “Cruella De-Vil” eye shadow. Venomous Villains is set to hit M.A.C stores this September.

LINK LOVE: WWD

There will be a total of 40 bold hues in the collection, consisting of lipstick, powder, lip gloss and blush shades, ranging in price from $12-$29.50, and divided into four collections emblazoned with the characters’ images. This should be interesting.

Super bright and girly collection by Liberty of London for M.A.C. Cosmetics. The collection includes Compacts, Lipsticks, Eye Shadows, Powder, Blush, Nail Lacquers and Blush.

Read more here.

LINK LOVE: WWD

MAC’s newest collection “Riveting” hits stores February 18th 2010. Check out the entire collection on Glamour Whore.

M.A.C has collaborated with Milk Studios not only to host shows during New York Fashion Week, but to create an array of products. “Radiant skin, smokey eyes and beige lips seem to be a part of the beauty trends every season. The M.A.C & Milk Collection are the iconic products that create these trends. No makeup artist can live without these products during fashion week,” says Gordon Espinet, vice president of global makeup artistry for M.A.C Cosmetics.

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This is the first image from the Spring 2010 M.A.C. Viva Glam cosmetics campaign, featuring Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper. The newest pop idol and the girl that just wants to have fun are the newest faces of the M.A.C. AIDS Fund, which has donated over $135 million to the fight against HIV/AIDS since 1994. Way to go M.A.C. This is going to be huge.

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LINK LOVE: Cyndi Lauper and Lady GaGa for Lady MAC Viva Glam Ad Campaign

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper are the new faces of M.A.C’s Viva Glam campaign for Spring 2010.

LINK LOVE: FWD

Lady Gaga poses for Hello Kitty, designed to celebrate the famous cat’s 35th birthday. Photographed by Markus Klinko and Indrani, these images will grace a special edition of Gaga’s album, The Fame (supposedly, a lock of her hair will be attached as well). Gaga, along with Cyndi Lauper, will also front the new MAC Viva Glam campaign.

EBay will open its first pop-up shop on November 2 at 3 West 57th Street. Items to be sold include L.A.M.B. shoes, Michael Kors, Anthropologie dresses, and cosmetics from M.A.C. Don’t know about you, but I’m excited.

LINK LOVE: NY Mag via WWD