Dida Ritz And the category is...CHEESECAKE! Beauty Tip: Just make sure you wash your face. I don't think a lot of queens really understand that you have to fully exfoliate. And not just like a little five minute wash, I'm talking like a good fifteen minute scrub. You gotta get in the nooks and crannies, where you put makeup at and you gotta wash. Style Inspiration: I try not to follow trends. I don't necessarily like doing what every other drag queen does. I'm really inspired by real women. I'm inspired by, of course Beyoncé and all those girls I love, but I'm really inspired by real women. I'm inspired by the girls I went to school with, I'm inspired by the girls I hang around on a daily basis, I'm inspired by my best friend who's a single mother and literally is always fly and fierce, but also has a son that she has to feed. I'm inspired by really powerful women who still keep themselves up and march to the beat of their own drum. They're not about wearing a Louboutin because everyone else is wearing a Louboutin; they're about wearing a Louboutin because they want to wear a Louboutin.

Jiggly Caliente Keepin' it 1-0-0. Beauty Tip: Always -- ALWAYS -- before you go to bed: wash. your face. And I mean really, really wash your face. Just wash the shit, all the gunk outta your face. End of the night, no matter how tired you are, ladies! Don't matter! After a drunk night at the club, you better wash your face girl! Makeup Bag Essentials: MAC lip gloss, Urban Decay eye palette, bareMinerals kabuki brush, eyelash curler and my mascara. Style Inspiration: Right now my whole look, my whole theme is very much Basketball Wives. Huge earrings, chunky bracelets. Evelyn [Lozada] is getting a lot out of my pocket right now. I like it to be urban, classy, but edgy at the same time.

Latrice Motherfuckin' Royale Jesus is a biscuit, let him sop you up. Favorite Moment from RPDR: This is gonna sound kinda shady but when Willam got disqualified it was sickening, bitch. That was good ass TV. Puking. We had just won the challenge. And then...surprise, surprise. I was like, YES! Beauty Tip: It doesn't necessarily have to be cosmetics. For me it's all about body proportions. I have to be hip to ass to titty. Body beautiful, baby.

Chad Michaels A PROFESSIONAL. Beauty Tip: Have a good foundation. Mine might not look so good right now, but a good foundation is your base for everything. Whether it's a light one or a full coverage or just a powder, even out that skin tone and that's what you start on. Makeup Bag Essentials: Well, for me as a drag queen, my Elmer's glue stick to glue down my eyebrows, obviously my foundation and my color palette. That's where all the magic comes from. And I've got about 12 colors that I work with and I just push 'em around and make it happen. If She Could Have Done Anything Differently: During the Gay Pride challenge, I would've painted my boat to look like the Titanic. And I would've been Celine Dion. And took that effin' Heart [of the Ocean] and thrown it at RuPaul's feet and won that challenge! Style Inspiration: I love trends but I also like to be classic, I like to be timeless. Love my Versace. I wouldn't say I have one style -- I like to feel good. And I wear what makes me feel good. It may not be what everyone likes but hell!

Sharon Needles Sharing responsibility. Style Inspiration: You know, I don't follow trends. I like to look at fashion magazines but I never remember who the designers are. The only designer I can ever identify is an Alexander McQueen. I just take three concepts: it has to be beautiful, it has to be spooky and it has to look stupid. And if those three things aren't met then it will not go on my body. Beauty Tip: Shave your eyebrows off, it'll save a lot of time gluin' 'em down. Makeup Bag Essentials: The most important thing in my makeup bag is alcohol.

- You know who knows how to properly celebrate 420? Rihanna. Aside from rolling a blunt on a bald man’s head — while in Chanel no less — she also puffs with the mightiest lungs in America, if not the world, Snoop Dogg himself. No wonder she ran out of fucks to give…she never had any to begin with. [Buzzfeed]

- Carine Roitfeld is showing no sign of slowing down this year after a whirlwind 2011. Aside from her new magazine, the Parisienne is hooking up with MAC to deliver a limited edition line of cosmetics, focusing, naturally, on the eye and the brow. [WWD]

- Turn your TVs on and turn the sound off for Bravo‘s The Untitled Male Model Project. Kinda surprised, and a little disappointed, it took Bravo this long to launch a reality show centered around male models but I’m assuming Andy Cohen had to do some rigorous “hands-on” research. [The Cut]

- Also hopping on the reality show bandwagon is designer/professional cartwheeler Betsey Johnson whose Style Network show Betsey + Lulu chronicles her relationship with her daughter as she tries to step out of her mother’s sequined shadow. [Racked]

- The Guess v Gucci trial has come to an end, with Guess’ lawyer, Daniel Petrocelli, making a convincing closing argument calling into question Gucci’s slow response to the defendant’s alleged trademark infringement. Judge Shira Scheindlin is expected to deliver her verdict in the coming months. [WWD, sub req'd]

- Tyra’s holding three pictures in her hands…and they’re all going the fuck home. Ms. Banks has not renewed the contracts for (read: fired) her America’s Next Top Model costars — stylist Jay Manuel, noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker and runway coach J. Alexander in favor of recruiting bloggers like Bryanboy. Meanwhile, burn that show to the ground and just bring back André Leon Talley to soft shoe over its ashes. [Page Six]

The limited edition 30-piece collection launches in October and will include eye shadows, lipsticks, nail polishes and eyeliners, ranging in price from $15 to $27. So this fall you can put a little Monroe on your face then waltz down to the nearest subway grate to recreate The Seven Year Itch. Just make sure you don’t stand there too long, especially if you’re in New York, or that itch may last a lot longer. [WWD]

Ditto’s currently in Paris for couture week where she confessed that Jean Paul Gaultier‘s Amy Winehouse-inspired collection almost made her cry and gave her chills — in a good way. While in the City of Lights, the singer will attend a fancy shmancy dinner to celebrate the cosmetic collaboration as the special guest of Estée Lauder group president and MAC AIDS Fund chairman John Demsey and MAC global president Karen Buglisi. [WWD]

Sure wish he would make one for Mac. Special order your Aerodyne now over at Jeffrey Stephenson‘s website.

This smart bag is by LODIS, a Spanish brand formed 1965 by two guys who wanted to bring Madrid’s finest leather goods to the states. They’re particular about detail, and the look is minimally striking. And it’s valued at $258.

So next time you see me, I might be (fingers crossed!) carrying my MacBook Pro this. Thanks @Best_Mom_Ever! And Happy Chanukah everyone! See you next year for another round of… CRRRAAZY NIGHTS OF CHANUKAH-KAH-Kah-kah-ahh-ah-hhaa…

But first the best gift you can give me is checking out my personal menswear style blog: dailymister.com where you can see this list and a lot more. (OH! and following me on twitter: @mcarthurjoseph)

A guy’s got to have clothes on his back, right? Here are some pieces that I want to enjoy a super sartorial 2012:
-Modasuite Striped Shirt $80 [Modasuite]
-Burberry Parka, $1,3950 [Burberry]
-Calvin Klein Navy Suit, $1,095 [Park & Bond]
-Fifth Ave Shoe Repair Drop Crotch Pants, $234 [SSense}
-Prada Esapadrille, $940 [Saks]

I’m still a kid at heart, but I’ve moved onto big boy toys:
-Nikon D300, $500 [Nikon]
-Polaroid, $90 [Polaroid]
-Heartbeats Earphones, $130 [Beats By Dre]

If you follow me on Twitter you might already know that I enjoy my drink. That being said here are some gifts that the 21+ crowd should appreciate:
-Absolut Masquerade (Only for the actual bottle)
-Blue Moon Pilsner Set, $24 [Blue Moon]
-Skull Shot Glasses, $18 [Urban Outfitters]
-Kanon Vodka
-Don Julio Tequila

There are just things a mister needs everyday so I present some much-needed essentials:
-Gold ZShock, $1,495 [Karmaloop]
-Mighty Wallet, $15 [Mighty Wallet]
-MCM Backpack
-Zanerobe Sunglasses, $180 [Zanerobe]
-Ben Minkoff Leather Bag, $495 [Ben Minkoff]
-D&G Watch, $275 [Macy's]

To check out more beauty how-to videos from Cassandra, visit her YouTube page.

[Styleite/BellaSugar]

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.

Martin proudly hoists a giant MAC lipstick over his heavily-gelled head as Minaj arches her back and says “meow” — with her frosted eyes — on a motorcycle. Wham, bam, thank you Glam.

Photo: WowWow.me

Pugh is no stranger to a full face; he started wearing makeup as an 8-year-old ballerina but gave up the dance to pursue fashion at 16. To this day, however, he refuses to leave the house without his face painted — “To me, it’s like putting my shoes on.”

Demonstrating characteristics of a nascent hoarder — “I never throw anything away” — Pugh dug through his studio for inspiration to send to MAC: “There’s a butterfly ring, which is how we came up with the iridescent thing. There was a hematite rock that I’d picked up in Evolution in New York. I can’t resist that place. It’s full of dead things and crystals. I sent Mac the feathered head-dresses from my spring/summer 2010 show – light grey feathers, that’s how we came up with that colour. It’s all come from the same place so it works as a collection, I think. It tells a story.”

The result is a beautifully dark, and darkly beautiful, collection that features a duo-chromatic nail polish, a matte powder designed for all skin complexions and Flight Lashes, a pair of false lashes that could easily take you up, up and away on a strong breeze.

The collaborative process seems to have been beneficial for both sides with MAC’S senior VP and creative director James Gager remarking:  ”The main thing is that Gareth is this young, vital, progressive creative force. I feel that aligning ourselves with someone like that says a lot to both our [make-up] artists and our customers about the vitality of Mac as a brand.”

“I don’t do a lot of collaborations, especially not with big companies,” Pugh admitted, ” and I think only a few of those would be willing to commit to this level of investment: custom packaging, a film. It’s been done really beautifully and, like I say, Mac has done my shows for many years, make-up is important to my shows, I wear make-up and it’s kind of let me do what I want.”

To promote Gareth Pugh for MAC, a short film was shot starring model Alla Kostromichova that will be screened alongside the product once the collection launches online and in select MAC stores in December. [Independent]

Diane Kendal used MAC to create these bright orange pouts at Jason Wu, reminiscent of “Fifties and Nineties pop art inspired by the artist KAWS.” Photo via Style.com.

Created by a marketing guru in Kazakhstan, these perfume bottles created for Zen will leave your vanity looking just that.

JUAN CARLOS OBANDO

The former buzz-worthy ad generator, Obando, spent years deconstructing vintage pieces to understand handcrafted techniques. Now working out of LA he is a member of the CFDA and is buzzing through the industry and Barneys.

Sam: The studsies are stunsies, I love the bad-ass glitter concept.

Mac: It’s like a disco party on my feet!

Photo: Bella Sugar

The dashing divas shook their equally famous bon bons (remember that song…yeah, me neither) with David LaChappelle Monday in Miami for the the Minaj-à-Martin ads,  set to appear in fashion/lifestyle magazines come February. [WWD]

So, the technology was already there. You know, being able to carry 24 hours of nonstop music in an inch and a half square that weighs less than an ounce. Oh, and it’s a touch screen.

[Taking a moment for the periodic iPod induced mind-blowing]

Now, Hex gives you that Buzz Lightyear feeling of tinkering with trinkets on your wrist.

What’s next then, Nano with FaceTime? Then we could really get Back to the Future with the Hex. Great Scott!

HEX $30

- Prada‘s IPO was initially valued at $9.5 billion but that number’s looking more along the lines of $15 billion. [WWD]

- Besides starring in early 90s sitcoms, Ashley Olsen and I have something in common. According to one half of The Row: “I don’t like being around a lot of people, I don’t like being in crowds….” Join the club, Ash. Except I disbanded the club because there were too many people in it. [Style.com]

- Models without make-up, airbrushing or retouching are still very much…models. [Models.com]

- Zoeheads can go bananas for Rachel Zoe‘s clothing line in July when it hits the shelves and racks of Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Intermix and Selfridges. [The Cut]

- Lady Gaga‘s “Glam This Way” project with MAC Viva Glam will allow her little monsters to upload photos of themselves which in turn will be used in a gown created by Nicola Formichetti to be worn by the Lady this fall. [Us Mag]

1. Macbook Pro  Laptop $1799.00, apple.com

2. Christian Louboutin Biana 140mm Heels $795, christianlouboutin.com

3. Glam Rock Rose Gold IP Watch $995, glamrock.com

4. Tiffany Hearts Charm & Chain $850, tiffany.com

5. Tracey Reese frock! “Adison” Dress $228, traceyreese.com

6. Beats By Dre Solo Headphones $229, beatsbydre.com

7. Nikon COOLPIX P100 Camera $399.95 shop.nikonusa.com

8.  Hermes Ex Libtis GM Notebook $225 hermes.com

9. A-morir Libertine Sunglasses $280, a-morir.com

10. Completely Bare Gift Card completelybare.com

11. Tuleste Market Bouna Fisherman Booties $375 shopbop.com

12. Burberry Leather-Detail Trench Coat $1195 neimanmarcus.com

13. MAC Cosmetics Gift Card maccosmetics.com

Beauty Note: Dramatic pool-blue lids and creamy coral lips are key for vibrant looks. Try MAC eye shadow in Zingy and Clarins Instant Sun Light Click & Gloss SPF 6 in Coral.

Fendi’s cashmere coat.

Beauty Note: Sometimes matchy-matchy works. Orange nails come courtesy of Essie Shop Till I Drop polish.

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label’s silk dress. Patricia Underwood hat, Lanvin ring (left hand), Oscar de la Renta earrings and ring (right hand), Céline belt, Wolford hosiery.

Lanvin’s silk lamé dress with beads and feathers. Janis Savitt earrings, Lanvin necklace, Dior bracelet (right hand), Solange Azagury-Partridge ring, Wolford hosiery.

Beauty Note: Erase eye creases ?on come-hither lids with Strivectin-SD ?Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles.

Oscar de la Renta’s silk taffeta dress. Azzaro earrings, Solange Azagury-Partridge necklace.

Céline’s cotton taffeta shirt; L’Wren Scott’s wool skirt with sequined suspenders. Tom Ford bow tie, Solange Azagury-Partridge ring.

Hair by Paul Hanlon at Julian Watson Agency; makeup by Lucia Pieroni at Streeters for Clé de Peau Beauté; manicure by Yuna Park at Streeters. Model: Lara Stone at IMG. Production by Larry McCrudden for the Custom Family; digital imaging by D-Touch; postproduction by Dreamer Post. Photography assistants: Gareth Horton and Maurizio Bavutti. Fashion assistants: Eileen Hayes and Katie Casamassimo. Special thanks to Fast Ashley’s Studios.

Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Styled by Alex White

(WWD)

Lara Stone fits easily, the role of “that seventies woman.”

LINK LOVE:"Seventies Throw Back"

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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More wearable than you think—hey, get those Drew Carey/Mimi images out of your head—blue eyeshadow looks beautimous (I totally stole beautimous from a guy working at Sephora who used the word when he saw I was getting Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in #8 Red…lol) on all our shades of brown from French Vanilla to Chocolate Deluxe. Pair it with a nude lip or go all out and rock it with a bright lip. Add a shade of turquoise or violet to give your blue some depth.

Some universally cool blues to try (because they look great on all skin tones):
Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Navy Blue 60
Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Metallic Navy Blue Iridescent 81
Turquoise Shimmer 83
L’Oreal HIP Eyeshadow in Showy
L’Oreal HIP Eyeshadow in Roaring (the blue side)
NYX Eyeshadow in Blue Marine
MAC Eyeshadow in Deep Truth
MAC Eyeshadow in Nehru
MAC Eyeshadow in Contrast

If eyeshadow fall out plagues some of your best smoky looks, try doing your eyes before you do your foundation. This way if the shadow gets under your eyes, you won’t need to reapply your base.

Smoky blue look too much for your taste? Try a blue eyeliner pencil winged out on your top lash line or just on your bottom lash line then—a cool way to sneak color in and bring out your eyes.

Will you be rocking the smoky blue look? If you already do, how do you rock your blues?

~Danielle

Chanel Iman picture from Stockholm StreetStyle

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Not every hot makeup look requires a full face of makeup and crooner Leona Lewis shows just that in her hot barely there face, bright lip look. It’s also perfect for the beauty who is perpetually 15 minutes late—a swipe of lipstick and you’re out the door.

Here’s some tips:
1. If you need to even out your skin tone but still want a fast look, apply concealer or stick foundation only where you need it then blend with a foundation brush or makeup wedge. Set with a loose powder. Try: Black Opal Foundation Stick and Becca Fine Loose Finishing Powder.

2. Open up the eyes with a few coats of mascara. Give them some extra definition with eye liner.

3. Make the cheeks pop with a touch of luminizer on the tops of the cheeks in addition to your blush. Try a powder like MAC Mineralize Skinfinish. As for blush, check out this guide to find your perfect shade from NARS–one of my favorite blush brands.

3. Apply some moisture to the lips before applying your bright lip color. Dry lips and bright colors don’t seem to mesh well together. Also try a product like Too Faced Lip Insurance to help prolong the wear of your lip color.

Tools of the Trade:

More NARS…

Not sure which bright to try? Check out:
Wear a Bright Red Lip
Rock a Hot Bright Lip
Lavender Lips
Orange is the New Red

~Danielle

LINK LOVE:Get the Look: Leona Lewis’ Barely There Face and Bright Lip

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It was a little chilly today so I paired a dove gray knit Zara dress with a drop-waist with an H&M cropped denim jacket and a vintage scarf. As for accessories, I donned by favorite Ray Ban Club Masters as well as a pair of ballet loafers from Urban Outfitters that I wear to death. I also decided to try out my MAC lip stick in “Party Line” that I have owned for awhile though never wear. I think it may just be my signature shade for autumn!

LINK LOVE:what i wore: the crazy dog lady diaries.

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In the Spring of 2011, MAC Cosmetics will release their Wonder Woman inspired line of limited products featuring nail polishes, lipsticks, eyeshadows, and blushes. By partnering up with the creators of Wonder Woman, DC Comics, MAC will have the faces of women all around the globe looking like super heroines!

Prices range from $13 to $49.50.

LINK LOVE:MAC Cosmetics and Wonder Woman Unite!

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A little while back in the Weekend Makeup Idea: Lavender Lips post, we featured former UK Sugababe Keisha Buchanan rocking the look. Fashion Bombshell Fly on a Dime requested a breakdown, so here we go!

1. As always, beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin. Be sure to cleanse, tone, and moisturize your skin according to your skin type.

2. Apply foundation and loose powder—or just concealer where you need it or skip it all together if you can. Since a lavender lip can draw attention to your mouth area, be sure to conceal any blemishes in this area. Try Becca Foundation Stick, Compact Concealer, and Fine Loose Finishing Powder (all available at beccacosmetics.com). 2 minutes.

3. Line your eyes with a black pencil (like Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Eyeliner Pencil in Mat Black 0L) and gently smudge it with a brush like MAC #214 or the edge of a makeup wedge. Follow with two coats of mascara. You can skip the lashes if you’re short on time, but if you have a couple of minutes, apply lashes like MAC #1 Lash or for a more natural look try one like MAC #4 Lash. Perk up your under eye area with a luminous concealer like Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat (if you’re about Keisha’s complexion, try shade 04 Luminous Toffee). 3 minutes (without lashes).

4. Apply a rosy blush to the cheeks like NARS Blush in Dolce Vita. If you goof and use too much blush, dust some loose powder over it to tone it down. 1 minute.

5. To get Keisha’s lovely lavender lip try MAC Lipstick in Saint Germain or Illamasqua Lipstick in Liv. Add a touch of a gloss in the same color family (like Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Fierce) if you prefer a more glossy look. 1 minute.

And you’re done!

Tools of the Trade:

More M·A·C…

Questions/comments—see you in the comment section. Or contact me.

Will you be trying out this look?

~Danielle

LINK LOVE:Get the Look: Keisha Buchanan’s Lavender Lip Look in 10 Minutes or Less

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They weren’t too many celeb sightings (at least not by my count) this weekend, but let’s take a look at who was spotted, shall we? Let’s!

British pop singer Corinne Bailey Rae decided to go the makeup-free route during the Latitude Festival in England. Rocking a head full of gorgeous curls, Corinne rocks the look. And I’m sure she smoked the set with her soothing vocals. Hot!

An event just isn’t an event these days without Kim Kardashian popping up. *shrugs* Such was the case at the Beach Bunny Swimwear collection showing at MBFW Swim. She’s pretty as usual, but good MAC overload grief, Kim! This stuff looks caked on. Hmm…

One-half of Pastry Simmons’ sis Angela Simmons was also seen makeup-free at the Trina Turk show at MBFW Swim in Miami. While I’m sure it was hot as the dickens down in the MIA, I would have loved to see something on Angela’s face–mascara, concealer, liner–something! I see she has her baby hairs all slicked down. Go ‘head then Angela–looking just like yo daddy.

Fashion Bomb favorite Rihanna was spotted on stage during her Las Vegas leg of her Last Girl on Earth Tour. I love her makeup–that fierce cheek highlight is everything. The Kool-Aid red hair is growing on me, too. Hot!

Serena Williams was at the Burberry Beauty Garden Tea party with hot hair and makeup (although I’m a little Hmm…-ish about the lip color being so autumny and too matchy with her dress). She still looks good though. But I would like to give a big ole Hmm… at that humongous band-aid on her leg I’ve seen in pics of her. Somebody tap Serena and tell her about BandShades. Oh, and those feet could for sure use a layer or two of lotion. Yikes—and some polish for her toes, too. OK–just look at her from the knees up.

And last but not least, Marsha from one of my favorite British duo groups Floetry was at the Heineken Inspire concert in Philly. I LOVE her hair and the golden-bronze look of her skin. Not sure if it’s the lighting, but looks like someone went a little overboard with the eyeshadow and bronzer. She looks good nonetheless.

And that wraps it up. What do you think of this weekend’s looks?

~Danielle

LINK LOVE:Weekend Beauty Hot! or Hmm…: Corinne Bailey Rae, Rihanna, Angela Simmons, and More!

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Fashion Bombshells—a hot, super wearable color has been making my heart go pitter-patter for quite some time now and I’m so mad I haven’t written about it yet! Bright coral. BRIGHT CORAL.

Pair this hue against anything from French Vanilla to Caramel to Chocolate to Dark Chocolate skin and you have instant hotness. Rock this color in anything from lipstick, blush, eyeshadow and nail polish.

So pics on the web of brown celebs and models rocking this gorgeous shade were scarce so you have to go with me on this one. I won’t lead you astray

Some bright corals to check out:
Blush:
MAC Creme Colour Base in Virgin Isle (available via MAC Pro)
Illamasqua Powder Blush in Tweak
Illamasqua Powder Blush in Excite
NARS Blush in Gina
Make Up For Ever Sculpting Blush #22
Make Up For Ever Powder Blush #18
Bobbi Brown Nectar Shimmer Brick

Lipstick/Gloss:
Illasmasqua Lipstick in Brink
MAC Lipstick in Jazzed
MAC Lipstick in Morange
Milani Color Perfect Lipstick in Coral Cabana
Bobbi Brown Coral Lip Quad
NARS Lipstick in Casablanca
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks in Cabo Coral & Calypso Coral
NYX Round Lipstick in Miracle

Eyeshadow:
MAC Eyeshadow in Paradisco
Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow #5
MAC Eyeshadow in Free to Be
NYX Eyeshadow in Tropical

Nail Polish:
China Glaze Peachy Keen
E.L.F. Nail Polish in Coral
Essie Tart Deco
Essie Carousel Coral
Sephora by OPI Caliente Coral Nail Colour

So who’s rocking the corals? Spill it in the comments

~Danielle

LINK LOVE:Beauty Bomb: Rocking Bright Corals

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All of the items in the featured set are under $50! 

Style Inspiration: Beyonce by Her Goody Bag featuring Uniqlo t shirts 

Studded Crew Neck T-Shirt
13 GBP - uniqlo.co.uk
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Boyfriend Blazer
$30 - metroparkusa.com
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Grey Slim Leg Rustic Look Jeans – Jeans – desireclothing.co.uk
22 GBP - desireclothing.co.uk
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zip back lacquer heel platforms
18 GBP - janenorman.co.uk
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ASOS Quilted Suedette Lock Across Body Bag
$26 - asos.com
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black stones necklace
$32 - oaknyc.com
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29 Jackie Oversized Plastic Metal Detail Sunglasses
15 GBP - monsoon.co.uk
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Forever21.com – Love & Beauty – 1000004173
$2.80 - forever21.com

 

The Summer Season: MAC Girl About Town Lipstick
temptalia.com

 

LINK LOVE:Get The Look: Beyonce Knowles

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Jacket, SCL Marine by Mango ($90). 653 Lexington Ave., 212-826-2585. Striped top, A.P.C. ($80). 131 Mercer St., 212-966-9685. Hat, Patricia Underwood ($900). 499 Seventh Ave., 25th floor, 212-268-3774

BEAUTY NOTE: Help skin retain its youthful tone with Sulwhasoo’s Firming Cream ($90). Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., 212-753-7300

ON MAU (LEFT): One-shoulder maillot, Michael Kors ($252). 974 Madison Ave., 212-452-4685. Deco link cuff ($395), large bangle ($215), skinny bangle ($170) and large scaled cuff ($675), Alexis Bittar. 465 Broome St., 212-625-8340. ON NINA (RIGHT): Verushka bodysuit, Eres ($445). 621 Madison Ave., 212-223-3550. Jumbo bangle (price on request), large scaled cuff ($675) and bubble ring ($125), Alexis Bittar. 465 Broome St., 212-625-8340

White dress, Tom Scott ($450). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900. Hat, Patricia Underwood (price on request). 499 Seventh Ave., 25th floor, 212-268-3774. Silverplated cuffs, R.J. Graziano ($145 each). Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., 212-705- 2000. Pyramid pin, Alexis Bittar ($325). 465 Broome St., 212-625-8340

One-piece suit, Volcom ($85). 446 Broadway, 212-334-2215. Jumbo bangle (price on request) and large scaled cuff ($675), Alexis Bittar. 465 Broome St., 212-625-8340.

BEAUTY NOTE: Lashes attain maximum volume with MAC’s new Opulash mascara ($14). MAC counters, citywide

Styling by Donald Lawrence
Hairstyling by Seiji at The Wall Group
Makeup by Angie Parker for MAC Cosmetics at Ray Brown
Models Mau and Nina for Elite Models; Kim, Irene and Gigi for Wilhelmina; and Jessica for Muse Models
Photographer’s assistant Sarah Long
Hairstyling assistant Veronica Palazzolo
Makeup assistant Anetta Klemens

(gotham-magazine.com)

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Will Olivier Theyskens and Andrew Rosen be the dynamic duo of New York Fashion Week?

Who isn’t excited about the new collaboration between Olivier Theyskens and Theory? Theory is the massively successful brand has never had a designer personality spearheading the label. The success behind Theory, is the theory that great clothes are always in style and that cut, fabric and clean lines will never just be a trend. Good staples are the core of the Theory look and every girl I know swears by the cut of their pants. Trend schmend. The company is a force to be reckoned with, and next up, the Theyskens Theory capsule collection (though I hate the term capsule, a collection is a collection) will show in September, without fashion show fan fare, which is so smart. This will be one of the more sought after collections by press AND buyers even with all the hullabaloo about Lincoln Center and MAC & MILK. The anticipation will be palpable for what Theyslens Theory will present. Anyhoo..hats off to Andrew Rosen.

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If you’re feeling like your makeup skills are up to par, try something crazy this Halloween. MAC did their annual sketches to help us all brainstorm..I suddenly think I’m going to be a comic book character for Halloween. Check out some steps in the video below:

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“This girl doesn’t spend hours getting ready but she looks amazing, her style is all her own,” says Dan Caten. “Young Hollywood is about that, they don’t need to impress anyone, it’s cooler than being too studied. The same goes with the makeup, it isn’t about being perfect.” Um, yeah, NO.

This quote was accompanied by the latest release from MAC about their new collection of makeup inspired by the Fall/Winter 2009 looks of DSquared2.

The twins behind the label have released this series of facial goodies which is meant to not be “perfect”.

Saying that Young Hollywood doesn’t need to impress anyone seems a little like these boys don’t understand the scene ( YOUNG HOLLYWOOD NEEDS TO IMPRESS EVERYONE, ALL THE TIME, OR ELSE THEY AREN’T TALKED ABOUT AND WON’T GET THERE LITTLE MOVIE ROLES, AND WON’T BE ABLE TO DO LINES WITH THEIR LITTLE FRIENDS AT THE VMA’S, AND WON’T GET TO BANG A JONAS ON THE DOWN LOW, CAUSE WE ALL KNOW THEM BOYS AINT NO VIRGINS, AND IF THEY ARE, THEN THEYRE GAY, OR REALLY, REALLY MORMON, WHICH IS PRETTY MUCH GAY. ).

Either way the collection looks great and hits stores September 28th. Photos below.

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“High heels were invented by a woman who had been kissed on the forehead.”
-Christopher Morley

It has been a very good couple of years as far as shoe design goes…and it just keeps getting better. In the past few years shoe designers have taken shoe design to new heights, they have made it a bona fide artform. Kirkwood, Louboutin, Dior, Chanel,Camilla Skovgaard, the list is endless. I could go on and on… However I will limit it to 2 collections that I am overly impressed with today…

Casadei, the Italian luxury footwear brand has named it’s Fall 09 collection “The Red Carpet Collection” and it’s so very appropriate. If any shoe was born for the red carpet, it is any one of the shoes in this decadent and sexy collection. The colors, fabric, studded heels, pleats, buckles, and feminine details of these shoes are simply classically stunning.

Casadei Fall 09:

Suggested Lip Color:
Stila Silk Shimmer Gloss in Kitten

Now for the 2nd collection…

The 2nd collection that has left Glamour Whore speechless (Thank God I can still type;) is actually a collaboration. 3.1 Philip Lim and Christian Louboutin teamed up for The Spring/Summer 2010 3.1 Philip Lim collection. The result? Omg…omg…omg…omg…OMFG. Get what I’m trying to say? See for yourself…

3.1 Philip Lim Spring/Summer 2010

Suggested Lip Color:
Chanel Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer in Coromandel

Ok, so I know I said I was only going to write about 2 collections…I lied. I’m sorry, it’s a terrible thing…lying. But….I’m a shoe junkie. My name is Glamour Whore and I’m a shoe junkie. I need a 12 step program. Actually, no I don’t I like being addicted….

Anyway, collection # 3 that has me dreaming about spikey stilettos is…

Kirkwood for Rodarte Spring/Summer 2010. (1 of my favorite shoe designers AND one of my favorite couture designers…together…*sigh*)

Suggested Lipstick:
MAC Black Knight…of course.

Kisses Bitches…

Glamour Whore…xoxo

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The “British MAC” is going stateside! Makeup company, Illamasqua is getting picked up by Sephora and will be sold in the U.S. stores by the end of the month! Currently, the brand is available on Sephora’s online forum, but we can’t wait until it hits shelves. With a ton of Illamasqua products flooding in, there are also a select few that can’t cross the border. A couple of the Illamasqua products have ingredients that are illegal in the US; guess you’ll have to make that trip to Britain.

Super colorful and fun, the new Mac collection gives us plenty to choose from. Check out the entire collection here.