The 411 on Makeup Primers

February 9th, 2012 by Chloe Charlton

Industry insiders have been buzzing about the importance of makeup primers for quite some time and top beauty companies offer a variety of skin and makeup primers. We decided to ask our makeup expert Lori Taylor of Smashbox Cosmetics for her thoughts on primers.

A: Primers are a new makeup staple. There are several different types of primers on the market with several new technologies on the way. Basic Primers extend the wear of makeup, fill in fine lines and create a smooth surface to the skin, thus improving the skin prior to the lay down of foundation. Sm

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NAILgasm Documentary on Kickstarter

February 3rd, 2012 by Georgia Gloucester

With the ever-evolving trends in the nail game, it has come to no surprise that documentarians are starting to take notice of it as an art form. LA-based videographer Ayla Montgomery better known as Brass is taking on a journey to create a documentary based on our love for all things nails did and the talented artists behind the designs we just cant get enough of.

Expect to see our very own M.I.S.S. mamas Gabriella and Liz along with interviews from our favorites: WMH Kleur, M.I.S.S.

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Beth Ditto and MAC; Jane Iredale feels alive; and two New Zealand shopping experiences

February 3rd, 2012 by Hugo Winter



Top Beth Ditto with John Demsey, Group President, the Estée Lauder Companies Inc., in Paris. Above The Feeling Alive collection from Jane Iredale.

Beth Ditto is MACs latest collaborator, with her collection to be released in June. Along with Vanessa Paradis, Catherine Deneuve, Dita von Teese, Christian Louboutin, Juliette Binoche and Grace Jones, Ditto attended the Gala Sidaction dîner de la mode in Paris on January 26 as part of the MAC Aids Funds work, and to make the partnership public.
   Jane Iredale is launching a make-up collection called Feeling Alive, with two eye glosses, two Lip Plumpers, a lip-dening pencil and a rosy bronzer available from March. Its

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Care and Maintenance Of Leather Handbags

February 2nd, 2012 by admin

Bought that trendy Chanel or Versace bag to make your collection extra special? Do you want your leather handbag to age as gracefully as possible? Here are some maintenance tips:

Always handle your bag carefully. If it is a seasonal bag, store it in dust bags or good styro foam boxes.

Never use oil based cleaners on your bags, as they can stain or even dissolve the material, and cause discoloration.

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