Beauty From The Inside Out With H2O

Hi Beauties,

I know most of you already know how to cover up bad skin with foundation and concealer. But the condition of your skin (under your makeup) is usually a direct result of what you put inside your body. You've all heard it before, you need water every day and exercise.

I have to be frank, I am terrible at drinking water and I don't really work out either (unless you count my 2 days of jogging I did in the neighborhood last week when it was sunny).

Last week, I downloaded and Application on my Iphone that reminds me of how many glasses of water I need to drink per day based on my weight. It's genius! 

I never thought that I could be into the drinking water thing but now I get a reminder every time I look at my phone, now I'm on track to great skin.

Here are some facts about water and your body:

1. Fines lines in the skin appear prematurely because of dehydration.

2. Chapped lips can be caused by dehydration.

3. Water helps your body get rid of toxins which in turn clear your skin and prevent acne.

4. Every cell in your body needs water. Your blood is 94% water. Your brain is 85% water.

5. Headaches can originate by lack of water intake. This is because the body resorts to water in your brain.


Drink Up!

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How To Get The Bright Undereye Like Kim Kardashian

One of the most popular questions for Kim Kardashian's Makeup artist is: How did you create the bright concealer under Kim's Eyes?

He's already revealed some of his secret on Spoiled Pretty.com.

FULL coverage concealer (cream) applied with a blending brush + Blend with a damp sponge + Translucent powder on top with the same sponge. Brush off the excess powder.

Mario D sometimes uses a lighter shade loose powder to set the concealer. When the flash goes off, the undereye area appears much brighter.

TIP: Using a little brightening powder like Laura Mercier Secret Brightening or Benefit Powderflage will help diffuse light and hide dark cicles under the eyes.

Hope that helps!

PS: Another trick Mario does is, he will use a powder bronzer around the hairline and hollows of the cheeks. This contouring technique makes the highlighted concealer to appear more obvious.

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Kim Kardashian's Natural Glow Makeup Look

Hi Beauties!

I was so excited when Kim Kardashian's Makeup Artist, Mario posted this look on his blog. It is by far one of my favorite Kim Kardashian looks and I think alot of people also asked him to post the "Get the Face".

Here it is!

On skin-  Creme de la Mer Moisturizing Cream all over skin first.  NARS sheer glow foundation in Barcelona applied with a sponge.  

Under eyes, use Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer in Meduim Vanilla.  Set the face with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder in #2 using very little.

Brows are filled in with Brow Sculpting Pencil by Sephora, in Medium.  Brush them through with the opposite end of the pencil once filled in.

Eyes –  Sweep Josie Maran EyeShadow in Vintage all over the lid.  On the crease and also smoked along the lower lashine, use Cacao EyeShadow, also by Josie Maran.  Line the upper lash line with Sephoras Doe Eyed Felt eyeliner in Black.  L’oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black on top and bottom lashes.  For some added drama, use the long individual false lashes by Ardell on the outter upper corners.

Warm up and frame the face with Smashbox bronzer in Suntanne Matte.  Also brush some on the hollows of the cheeks.  Sweep NYC New York Color Color Wheel in Peach Glow on the apples of the cheeks and a bit across the forehead and chin.

To get that gorgeous, glowing skin, use EYE M GLAM highlighter.  Brush it on your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose and right on the cupids bow of upper lip.  I also used it on her brow bones and inner corner of her eyes.

Line lips with Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil in Heavy (shimmery nude shade).  Use Captivating Coral lipstick by Motives and follow with Covergirl Wetslicks gloss in Fig.

XOXO,

Awilda

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Sandal Season Is Almost Here!

My absolute favorite time of the year is around the corner! I love sandals, skirts, bright colors and of course the weather that comes along with Summer! (and bbqs!)

I was internet-window-shopping and found these pretty sandals on Steve Madden. What do you think?

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FOTD: Naomi Campbell On The Cover of Vogue Russia

Naomi Campbell appears in the Russian issue of Vogue Magazine. 

I just love the lipstick colors in both of these shots.

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MAC Art Supplies Collection : Launch April 1, 2010

MAC Cosmetics Art supplies Colour Collection

Just as Art Supplies for Eyes invokes the vision, Art Supplies for Lips speaks to the ultimate in sensuality….Luscious lips drawn from innovative new Lipstain Markers and Pencils to use like a modern multi-media artist would – design and discover!

Incorporating the concept of art tools into the world of M∙A∙C makeup, these pencils and markers create dramatically different lip looks. New Pro Longwear Lipstain Marker has the doodle-fun of a “pen,” but with sophisticated, light and long-wearing results. It’s all about artistic freedom!

GREASE PAINT STICKS

• Greengrease - Blackened forest green
• Zinc zone - Dark gunmetal
• Slick black - True carbon black
• Dirty - Blackened taupe with pearl
• Brown, now - Blackened burgundy
• Below ground - Blackened bronze
• Uniformly blue - Blackened navy
• Charred mauve - Blackened violet

PEARLGLIDE INTENSE EYE LINERS

• Almost noir - Dirty plum
• Designer purple - Iridescent violet
• Petrol blue - Deep navy
• Undercurrent - Blue teal
• Industrial - Periwinkle grey
• Black line - True black

 PRO LONGWEAR LIPSTAIN MARKER

• Full of flare - Bright yellow coral
• Stylesetter - Hot pink
• A classic - Rose red
• Purposefully red - Dirty red coral
• Modern mocha - Light brown
• Point of view - Light neutral
• Tomorrow’s coral - Mid-tone blue red
• Runway ripened - Berry plum red
• Sunset - Coral brown

LIPGLASS

• Clear - clear

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FOTD: Rihanna Sunset/Ocean eyes

Stunning.

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FOTD: Nicole Richie at the 2010 Oscars

Loving the cut crease!

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MAC: Give Me Liberty Of London Collection Launches 3.11.10

The very latest in a series of famous M∙A∙Collaborations, it was only a matter of time before the demure-to-daring kaleidoscopic prints of Liberty of London coloured our world with Brit wit and bohemian chic. From the unstudied, Sienna Miller style of Spitalfields Market to the grit-and-glamour of Portobello Road, the swinging London girl has always been an unstoppable M·A·C makeup force! Spring 2010 insists on the ultimate flower fusion, with M∙A∙C joining forces with Liberty, creating cool Britannia compacts and Lipsticks, Eye Shadows, Powder, Blush, Nail Lacquers and, of course – blushing, bountiful, quite British accessories.

Packaging consists of glossy white compacts. Compact lids are decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern.

Beauty powder

Shell pearl - Pale peach with gold pearl

Summer Rose - Soft violet pink with pearl

Eye shadow

Give me liberty of London - Flat creamy pink (matte)

Free to be - Creamy true coral (matte)

Dame’s desire - Frosty mid-tone reddish purple (frost)

Birds & Berries - Frosted dark green blue (veluxe pearl)

Bough grey - Mid-tone blueish grey (satin)

Lipstick

Ever hip - Creamy light coral (cremesheen)

Peachstock - Neutral peach (satin)

Petals & Peacocks - Creamy bright magenta pink (amplified)

Blooming lovely - Creamy greyed lilac mauve (amplified)

Lipglass

Frankly fresh - Neutral pink beige with soft pearl

Perennial high style - Creamy bright pink coral

English accents - Creamy midtone blue pink

A different groove - Deep purple brown with pearl
Powder Blush
Prim & proper - Neutral nude
Dirty Plum - Sheer Dark Plum (Pro)

Nail Lacquer

Vestral white - Creamy white (cream)

Blue India - Dark green blue with pearl (cream)

Accessories
Liberty of london makeup bag/small – MAC stores & online only - $ 22,00

A limited-edition laminated makeup bag decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Zip closure boasts a fabulously outsize floral pull. Measures 8″ x 2.75″ x 3.5″.

Liberty of london makeup bag/medium – MAC stores & online only - $ 25,00

A limited-edition laminated makeup bag decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Zip closure boasts a fabulously outsize floral pull. Measures 8″ x 2.75″ x 5″.
Liberty of london scarf – MAC stores & online only - $ 95,00

A limited-edition scarf designed with an exclusively created floral pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Rows of coral, orange, yellow and blue flowers form a repeating pattern on a white background. The fabric is a soft wool/viscose blend. Made in Italy. Measures 27″ x 82″.

MY MUST HAVES (which I bought yesterday, lol):

English Accents Lipglass

 Blue India Nail Polish

Petals & Peacocks lipstick

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2010 Oscars: Worst Dressed, My List

All of these dresses deserved a Razzie!

Do you agree/Disagree?

 

 

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2010 Oscars: Sandra Bullock Makeup Via Chanel

 

Tonight was Sandra’s big night and she was in a happy, ethereal mood. I wanted her to look like the true movie star she is, so we went with modern classy Hollywood – dewy skin, soft eyes, and a bold classic red lip.” — Angela Levin

Angela prepped Sandra’s skin with CHANEL Sublimage Fluid. She then used a foundation brush to apply CHANEL Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup in Shell all over the face. 

Angela created a structured brow with the soft brown powder in the limited edition Les Regards de CHANEL Palette. She lined Sandra’s eyes with the darker brown shade in the same palette.

Finally, she applied three coats of CHANEL Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Noir for sexy, glamorous lashes. To create the real focus of Sandra’s look – a gorgeous, bold red lip – Angela applied CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Paris. She finished the look by gently dabbing a bit of the same lip colour on the apples of Sandra’s cheeks – Angela’s signature makeup trick.

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2010 Oscars: Zoe Saldana's Makeup via Nars Cosmetics

 

 

  

WHO: Zoe Saldana

WHAT: The 82nd Academy Awards

WHEN: March 7, 2010

“We wanted to achieve a sexy and sophisticated look while keeping it balanced with her dress. With luminous skin and neutral-glossed lips, I was able to really focus on her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.” -Vera Steimberg for NARS Cosmetics

Zoe Saldana wore the following products to achieve a fresh and luminous effect:

*Orgasm Illuminator
*Enchanted Cream Blush (NEW for Summer 2010; try Gueule de Nuit Cream Blush for a similar effect)
*Lamu Multiple (NEW for Summer 2010; try South Beach Multiple for a similar effect)
*Brousse Duo Eyeshadow
*Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo
*Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara
*Love Devotion Lipstick (NEW for Summer 2010; try Casablanca Lipstick for a similar effect)
*Ophelia Lip Gloss

Products from the Summer Collection will be available April 15th on narscosmetics.com. All other products are currently available on
narscosmetics.com.

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2010 Oscars: Jennifer Lopez Makeup via Nars Cosmetics

 

WHO: Jennifer Lopez

WHAT: The 82nd Academy Awards

WHEN: March 7, 2010

“Based on her dress, I wanted to create an ethereal movie-star look. I kept the cheekbones high and highlighted with the NARS Enchanted Cream Blush for a soft and supportive look.” –Matthew Vanleeuween for NARS Cosmetics

Jennifer Lopez wore the following products to achieve a soft, yet radiant look:

*Orgasm Illuminator
*Enchanted Cream Blush (NEW for Summer 2010; try Gueule de Nuit Cream Blush for a similar effect)
*Desire Blush
*Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base (NEW for Summer 2010, Available May 1st)
*D. Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow
*Brousse Duo Eyeshadow
*Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara
*Cruising Lipstick
*Sweet Dreams Lip Gloss

Products from the Summer Collection will be available April 15th on narscosmetics.com. All other products are currently available on
narscosmetics.com.

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2010 Oscars Best Dressed: My List

All of these ladies looked great! They all get an Oscar from me! (lol).

Who were your best dressed?

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Fashion Spotlight: Combat Boots

If you know me, you'll know I die for anything military inspired. I just can't get enough of the tough structured jackets and fierce boots with a sexy feminine edge. {All Hail Balmain!}

Anyway, I found some boots online and some really cool ways to wear them.

You can pair these with your skinny jeans, a sheath dress,a summer dress, some leggings w/shorts, a flouncy feminine skirt/dress and look so fierce!

 

Do you own any combat boots? How do you rock them?

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