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TREND: Bright-Eyed Beauty
SEEN AT: Christian Dior, Michael Kors and Versace
Go for a flash of color with violet or turquoise eyeshadows for a super fresh look this spring. It’s a really fun and easy way to add color without looking like you are trying too hard.  Get more bang for your buck with an eyeshadow palette—this way you can create lots of different looks without having to make more product purchases. Pastels were all the rage; my favorite looks were powerful in purple or playful in a shimmering turquoise shade. This makeup trend is super easy to do yourself, but if it feels too bold, play it down and just line your lower lash line. Add a little water to a brow or eyeliner brush before dipping it in your eyeshadow you and are on your way to some subtle, yet very sexy color. 

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TREND: Powerful Pouts
SEEN AT: Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior and Prada
Lips received a jolt of electricity this season with the makeup trend focusing on variations of red. At Prada, models popped with a high-shine, blood-orange mouth that oozed sex and innocence while the models at Dolce & Gabbana seduced in a rich red lipstick created by makeup artist Pat McGrath using 3 of D&G’s lipsticks.  Go D&G style by creating your own shade of a sexy red to seduce in or if you prefer lips with a citrus twist try 3 Custom Color Specialists Lip Gloss in Mango.

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You still have time to ring in the New Year in style with a little bit of fashion advice and beauty tips from yours truly. I’m all about sparkle, especially diamonds and sequins, but there is an appropriate time and place to sparkle and New Year’s Eve is definitely one of those times! In addition to timing and place, there is an appropriate way to wear sequins. Don’t wear head-to-toe sequins—break it up with a solid color.

A loose, white blouse is perfection with sequined pants! The entire look costs under $100! Just throw on a pair of black pumps (open-toe or closed, that’s your decision) and I officially give you permission to leave the house!

An outfit like this doesn’t need much makeup. I’m all about the cat eye right now—it’s one of my favorite makeup trends because it’s edgy, but pretty and oh so sexy! I just bought this eyeliner  from Hourglass; I’ve only used it once, but I really liked it! It was easy to use, even with my shaky hands, and helped create a fluid line. However, if you like color you could totally rock this ensemble with some bright eyeliner or create smoky eyes with plum eyeshadows (something a little different). Just make sure you apply LOTS of mascara to complete the look!

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OK, maybe these are not the most unique Halloween costumes, but if you’re in a pinch and need a last minute costume, here are a few easy ideas to execute.  All you need is a little makeup and about 15 minutes.

Vampires:  If you haven’t already jumped on the Twilight band wagon, now is a good time to go as your favorite Twilight character this Halloween.  To get the look, start by applying a foundation or powder that is lighter than your natural complexion – the cakier, the better! Next, play up those eyes with black eyeshadow and eyeliner. Finish the look with DuWop’s – Twilight Lip Venom.  Fangs will earn you extra credit!

A Baby:  Put your hair in pigtails and draw on freckles using a brown eyeliner pencil. Throw on footed pajamas or a long nightgown and you’re good to go.  Don’t forget to carry a baby doll, baby bottle or pacifier.

Housewife:  Put your hair up in curlers, slather an inexpensive mask all over your face and wear your most comfy robe and slippers. Super cute and super comfortable!

A Cat: Draw a black nose and whiskers on your face using black eyeliner. Wear a tight black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or jeans. Most Halloween stores have inexpensive ears you can purchase. Or, you can always make some using a black head band and construction paper.  Grrrr..baby!

Check out PopSugar.com for 10 girl powered costume ideas.

If you have an easy Halloween idea, please share.

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We can’t wake up tomorrow morning and look like Brigitte Bardot,but with the right eyeliner, lipstick and hair products and a few beauty tips you can add a little French sex appeal to your look.

THE EYES: Grab your black eyeliner girls; you’ll be lost without it!
Starting at the inside corner of the eye, trace the eyeliner right along your upper lash line and when you are at the end of the eye, move the line upwards to create a classic cat eye.  It helps me when I gently pull my lid out to create a straight lash line. For a thicker line, go back and add another line next to the first one. Then, line under the eye, connecting the outer corners with the liner on the top lid. Strangely enough, it is easier for me to use gel eyeliner  with an angled brush as opposed to an eyeliner pen, but use whatever is easiest for you! I LOVE this brush because you can line your upper eye with the angled one and your lower line with the rounded one. Word from the wise: if you have smaller eyes, I suggest keeping the line thin, not thick; otherwise your eyes will appear small. Then go to town with your favorite black mascara.

THE HAIR: Bardot’s gorgeous, messy curls give new meaning to the phrase locks of love.
Use a hair volumizer to add some Bardot-worthy fullness and body to hair. Then with a curling iron (a large barrel is best) create sexy curls that scream coquette. You can use any curling iron you like, but the thicker the barrel the better the curls in my opinion because it will create bigger, fuller curls.

THE LIPS: Bardot’s lips garner as much envy as Angelina Jolie’s pout. Finish off your minx look with a pinkish nude lipstick.