Archive: How To

How to: Get an instant “eye lift”

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Benefit’s Makeup Artist, Arianne Damboise, takes brows from 0-60 in 10 seconds flat with a flick of a brush, and a stroke of one seriously eye-opening pencil. Stay alert. It’s an instant eye-lift at warp speed.

Watch video How To: Get and instant eye lift

Get the tools to complete your look-

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Benefit High Brow

Get expressive brows in seconds with this brow lifting and enhancing pencil. With one quick stroke directly under the arch of your brow, this soft, oyster-pink pencil instantly adds lift and life to the entire eye area.

$20.00 BUY IT HERE.

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Benefit Speed Brow
For gals on the go – these brush-on gels are the short cut to perfect looking brows. With a few quick strokes brows are set, tamed, and tinted. Now you’re ready for living in the fast lane!

$16.00 BUY IT HERE.

Steal This Look!

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Here is Mischa Barton at the 75th Anniversary Of Save The Children, 9/7. I’m not a huge fan of Mischa, but her makeup looks great here! She’s sporting some cute fake lashes, and I love the way her eye makeup looks!

I have to point out the fact that her shoes match the carpet.  Isn’t that odd?  I mean it looks like her foot is wrapped in carpet!

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Check out these great posts for how to steal Mischa’s look!

How to apply false eye lashes.

Bourjois Volume Glamour Ultra Black Mascara

Glitter eyeliner from Too Faced, called “Starry Eyed”

Video clip on how to create smoky eyes!

Go here to see Mischa’s favorite lash gloss!

Try Too Faced’s “Shimmer Veils”…to be applied over your shadow!

Stealing Beauty get Liv Tyler’s Allure magazine cover look

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Shopping List

Givenchy Magic Khôl Eye Liner Pencil in Black  $21.00 BUY IT HERE.

Givenchy Logo Sunkissed Powder in Sunset $50.00 BUY IT HERE.

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Lipstick in Secret Pink  $26.00 BUY IT HERE.

Givenchy Pop Gloss Lip Gloss in Exciting Coral  $22.50  BUY IT HERE.



How To: Get contoured cheeks

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Brown blush creates the illusion of cheekbones.

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To achieve this look you can try top rated Nars blush in Zen.

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Nars Blush
Translucent, natural shades, each with a subtle pink for natural blush undertone, created to highlight the complexion.
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$25.00 BUY IT HERE.

How To: Create a evening look in minutes.

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Do you have an upcoming evening out and need a fabulous new hairdo? Well if you are like me and can’t afford a celebrity stylist to get your iconic look . Check out this great How To video by Ford Models super stylist Johnny Lavoy, let him show you how to create an evening updo in under 10 minutes! My little brother is getting married this weekend and I think I will try out this quick updo.

How to: Create an evening look in minutes

Need a good hair spray to help complete this look? Try:

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Frederic Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray

Frederic Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray uses a unique ultra-fine mist that creates natural-looking, invisible hold that dries in an instant. The precise concentrator nozzle offers buildable holding power – spray a little for fine hold, more for lasting all day humidity control. Formulated with avocado oil, panthenol and wheat protein, Sheer Hold locks in style and leaves hair soft, sexy and shiny all day. A triple color protection complex helps protect hair against UV rays, and keeps color from fading.

$23.00 BUY IT HERE.

How to: Apply False Eyelashes

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Ever dreamed of long lush lashes but you were afraid of gluing them to your eyes? Well have no fear, here is a new how to video to help you apply fall’s hottest accessory the false eyelash!

How to video: Apply false eyelashes

Now that you have learned the tricks of the trade here are some different brands of false eyelashes to try.

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ModelCo Flutter Self-Adhesive Lashes

No more glue! ModelCo’s reusable, self-adhesive lashes don’t require any messy, old-fashioned glue! Flutter allows you to create the sexy lashes you’ve always wanted with a minimum of five uses per set thanks to the reusable adhesive strip.

ModelCo Tip: For the perfect application, place lashes as close to the baseline of your own lashes as possible. Hold the lash in place for a few seconds until the adhesive strip has a chance to hold. Apply dark eyeliner to camouflage the line of the fake lashes with your own, then coat lashes with mascara to blend for a flawless finish.

$12.00 BUY IT HERE.

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Pout

Fake Lashes
Laid in a crisscross pattern to mimic your lashes, these full and half strip lashes create a soft, natural effect. Made of nylon fibers for durability, these lashes can be reused up to five times with care.

To use: For precise application, apply false lashes as close to the lash line as possible. Use tweezers for added precision. To remove lashes, hold a warm damp towel to the eye and gently peel off lashes from the root.

$12.00 BUY IT HERE.

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Vincent Longo La Dolce Vita Lashes

Vincent Longo lash tips are the professional makeup artist’s secret for creating ultra sexy, glamorous eyes. Uniquely designed, they are one-third the size of traditional false lashes for a natural look that’s a snap to apply. Vincent Longo exclusive, non-latex glue is bright blue when wet (to guide lash placement) then dries to a clear finish.

To use: Remove one strip of lashes from box. Place a thin ribbon of glue along the lash and gently place the lash along the outer corner of the lash line and let dry. Vincent Longo Lash Tips may be worn alone or followed by a coat of mascara for the fullest, most dramatic lashes possible.

$14.00 BUY IT HERE.



How to: Use and Eyelash Curler

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I’m sure I’m not the only person who faithfully carries a eyelash curler and has no idea how to use it. Once in a great while I get a little crazy and attempt to curl my lashes but get frustrated and give up. I found a great how to video on curling your lashes and a great new lower lash curler for extra fabulous eyes. Now kids take out a #2 pencil and prepare to take good notes, you will be tested!

How to video: Use an eyelash curler

Now that you are fabulously in the know, here are some great eyelash curlers to test out your new talent!

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Sephora Eyelash Curler

A new twist on the classic lash curler, our pinch-proof curler has color-coordinated grip and lash pads. Choose from red or black.

$16.00 BUY IT HERE.

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Sephora Detail Lash Curler

This precision crimper lets you curl one section of your lashes at a time, or focus the curl on the outer corner lashes only for a flirty, doe-eyed glance.

To use: Place the curler at the base of your lashes. Gently grasp a section of lashes between the pads while applying gentle pressure. Release and gently work your way to the center of the lash, then to the end for the perfect curl. If desired, follow with a coat or two of mascara.

$14.00 BUY IT HERE.

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Sephora Lower Lash Curler
If you suffer from stick straight lower lashes, you’ll love this cleaver curler. Specially designed to apply gentle pressure at a reverse angle, it gives hard-to-reach lower lashes an eye-opening curl that stays put.

To use: Place the curler at the base of your lower lashes. Gently grasp a section of lashes between the pads while applying gentle pressure. Release and gently work your way to the center of the lash, then to the end for the prefect curl. If desired, follow with a fine coat of mascara.

$14.00 BUY IT HERE.