I’m intrigued by this brand new addition to Make Up For Ever’s popular HD line!
This unique formula combines mattifying and reflecting powders to create a gorgeous, natural glow. Even cooler yet, it’s formulated with evaporating oils for flawless coverage that lasts all day.
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush is available in 14 shades from Sephora for $25 each.
Contributed by: Monica Leitner
As part of the 2010 Miss America festivities, my friends at Artistry arranged for me to catch up with pageant judge Shawn Johnson, the cute-as-pie 18-year-old gymnast who took home an individual gold medal for her performance on the balance beam and a silver medal in the all-around competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Unlike the Miss America contestants, gymnasts aren’t given an opportunity to touch up at big competitions, so it’s important their makeup can withstand a grueling competition. Shawn explained that’s why their makeup looks “so awful” by the end of the day! (I politely disagreed – I think their makeup always looks spectacular, even at the bitter end!)
She tries not to go too overboard at competitions, sticking to mascara, blush and eyeliner, making sure the shades complement her leotard. She explained that her skin gets dry from long workouts and travel, so she sticks to a basic skincare regimen. She said her skincare routine is modeled after the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” philosophy.
So what are her must-haves? She swears by Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation and Cover Girl LashBlast Luxe Mascara. She LOVES her MAC Lipglass and has “like, six tubes of it!” When I asked what shade she prefers, she described it as an orangey-pink but couldn’t remember the name. Quickly scanning my brain, I took a stab: “Is it by any chance Enchantress?” I asked. (Enchantress is a subtle, gold-spiked coral that pairs perfectly with NARS Sexual Healing Lipstick.) “That’s it!” she exclaimed. Throughout the interview, she was as sweet and enthusiastic as could be.
So there you have it!
Thanks you again to Artistry for inviting me to cover the Miss America pageant from Las Vegas!
You know that ecstatic feeling you got as a child when you broke into a new set of crayons or pastels? The mere sight of this fabulous sight makes my little heart want to burst with the exact same sense of excitement. (Unfortunately, this thrill comes at a cost that’s quite a bit higher than the Crayolas of my childhood.)
The set contains 25 gorgeous, vibrant colors that can be mixed and matched to create infinitely colorful eyes. The liners are creamy, water-resistant dreams and can double as shadows. And you know what? I’d be willing to bet you could create some mean artwork with these as well!
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Collector Set is available from Sephora for $249.
Bigger is always better in my book. Whether its paychecks or houses or diamonds or sunglasses I always prefer grandeur. My latest–and largest–obsession: Eyelashes.
I wore these over-the-top lashes to my birthday dinner last Saturday night (that’s right—I kissed sweet sixteen good-bye. She’s so last year.). Besides batting these bad boys at the Chace-Crawford-hot waiter, the most entertaining part of the evening? All the attention my new accessories were receiving…even if some of these stares did shout out, “What a freak!”
Did these stares faze me? I didn’t even bat a lash. I guess some people can’t handle fabulous.
Here’s what I used to create this look:
