I buy a lot of Dior products, not gonna lie.  I love using them, they are such great quality – and will last all day.  It’s nice to not have to re-apply makeup half way through the day.  Dior products stay fresh, and looking amazing, all day.

I have noticed that liquid liner is making a strong comeback with celebrities.  I love how Penelope has her eyeliner, it’s almost the “cat eyes” look.  I decided to brush off my liquid liner that I’ve had for years, and give it a try.  Of course, the liner was so old, it flaked off when it dried.  So I headed to Sephora, and thought I’d pick up Dior’s Style Liner, and give it a shot. 

The liquid liner does take some time getting used to, but once you’ve got it down – it can be well worth it!

Style Liner
Intensify your eyes with this rich, creamy liner created especially for the runway. Now you can get that model-esque, “femme fatale” look on your own – in seconds flat.

$30.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Here is Penelope Cruz at a ”Elegy” photocall in Madrid, Spain, April 16.  She looks amazing!

My favorite sister-in-law bought me a little thank you gift recently.  She’s getting married, so I threw her an engagement party.  She went out and bought me a few wonderful gifts, and one of them was Dior’s Addict Shine.

I’m not usually the type to buy perfumes.  With my allergies, I can only wear a handful of fragrances, and they normally have to be pretty light.  This is the PERFECT scent for me.  I absolutely LOVE it.  I wear it, even when I’m in my jammies and not leaving the house. 

It’s perfect for those of you that like light, fruity scents.  It’s amazing – the top of my favorites!

Dior Addict Shine
A Refreshing Fruity Shine.
Introducing a new facet of Dior Addict, Addict Shine, a luminous and dazzling fragrance. Dior Addict Shine is a reflection of John Galliano’s style: ultra feminine, sophisticated, and impactful. It’s a young, chic, and sensual fragrance for the woman who has to shine.

Dior Addict Shine radiates its fresh fruity and glowing charm with an unexpected citrus-y top note of cedrat, a fresh middle note of gardenia and raspberry, and a sensual base note of cedar woods. Available exclusively at Sephora.

Notes:
Cedrat, Gardenia, Raspberry, Cedar Woods.

$40.00 – $73.00 BUY IT HERE!

If you have always been skilled with a makeup brush and loved helping friends with their makeup? Become an Artist in Action with Elle and Dior. Here’s how:

• Grab a friend and your digital camera and head to the nearest Macy’s Dior counter .
• Make over your “model” using Dior products and snap a picture of your work.
• Email the photo to ArtistinAction@Elle.com

The grand prize winner will be featured in a FULL PAGE ad in the January 2009 Elle!

Official rules

I got hooked on Diorshow last year but as great as it was I noticied that after 2 months of use it seemed to flake pretty bad and it would wear off before the end of my day.  At $23 a tube I would expect it to last the full 6 months container life it promises on the side. Though I do think it is an amazing mascara I thought it started drying out too quickly so I started trying new mascaras recently.

 After trying a few big Sephora brands I decided to hit the drugstore and try out the more affordable brands. One of the first mascaras I tried was Cover Girl LashExact mascara and I absolutely love it! Instead of the normal wand with bristles the lash exact has silicone like bristles I was a little apprhensive about how well it would go on. To my surprise the mascara goes on super smooth and not only does it add a lot of volume without clumps it made my eyelashes look a lot longer.

I have only been using it for a few weeks so I will update once I find out about the longevity of each tube for only $7 this gives you all the volume of Diorshow and adds serious length.

Cover Girl LashExact

Get no clump, no glob, beautifully-defined lashes. The LashExact brush is a patented technology with bristles that are aligned and clean, so you get the Exact look you want. Also available in Waterproof.

$7.24 Cover Girl LashExact

I’m an avid reader of both your sites. I really love how personal you make each one. I’m writing you to ask for help, I have to attend a cocktail part at the W Hotel in Dallas. I’ll be going as a date to my boyfriend (who is very fashionable), he will be recieving an award from his job.

I am absolutely clueless about what do to for make up. I’m very pale, anglo, and will be wearing a little black dress and very understated accessories. I use Perscriptives for foundation and concealer, and Dior Show for my lashes, but everything else is lost on me. Can you help put togeather a little black dress look for me?

Thank you in advance for your time and any help you might be able to give!

–Candy H.

Candy –  

Thanks for contacting us!  I’d say you definitely need some smoky eyes!  Try the tips below!  (You can also watch a great How-To on smoky eyes – here!)

Keira Knightley made a seductive statement at the Academy Awards with smoky eyes, a tried-and-true red-carpet beauty showstopper. This year’s variations on sexy charcoal seducers call for small touches of femininity for extra come-hither appeal. To create your own alluring guise, follow celebrity makeup artist and What Not to Wear beautifying guru Carmindy’s easy steps. It might not score you a statuette, but this tempting look will win you plenty of attention.

Hopefully this helps!

Jocelyn

Rachel Bilson told Lucky Magazine ” When I’m running out of the house, I put a bit of this Tarte cheekstain on my lips. That and some dark mascara are all I really need for makeup.”

Tarte Cheekstain in Dollface

Our most popular product! This water-based push up gel stick is perfect for all skin types. No skill required – just dab it on and go. Wear it over or under foundation, with or without powder blush – it lasts all day. There’s no oil, so it won’t clog your pores. Still not convinced? We’ve been awarded “best blush” in InStyle, Cosmo & Self.

$28.00 Tarte Cheekstain

Diorshow Mascara

What it is:
Dior’s cult-fave, super volumizing, lengthening, and curling mascara.

What it is formulated to do:
Creates the longest, thickest, curviest lashes ever, resulting in an ultra-glam “just-off-the-catwalk” look.

$23.00 Dior Diorshow Black Out Mascara Kohl Black 099

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Green Beauty baby TheMakeupGirl LOVES Aveda’s new Lip Color Concentrate….

WE LOVE BEAUTY.com has the backstage cosmetic and hair how-to’s from the Spring 2008 Randolph Duke Fashion show!