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L.A.M.B. Fall 2010 Makeup by MAC


Earlier I posted video of beauty expert Charlotte Tilbury for MAC Cosmetics chatting about the makeup looks she helped create for the L.A.M.B. Fall/Winter 2010 show, and now we have details on the products used to achieve this look. "The feeling was 1930's prostitute—trampy, smoky eye, deep 'rougeoir' lips and beautiful pale skin," Tilbury says.

For the sultry eyes, Tilbury used Eye Kohl in Smolder and Fluidline in Blacktrack, blended and smudged around and into the eyelid for a feline-shaped eye. She then dabbed Lip treatment on the eyelid over eye kohl for a wet-look effect.

To give skin a pale, doll-like quality, Tilbury applied face and body foundation. Finally for the those sexy red lips, she used LipMix in Crimson (Pro only) and burgundey, blended together and applied to the lip. Lip pencil in burgundy was applied around the lip to give an over-drawn shape to the mouth.

Makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury for MAC Cosmetics


Makeup in progress backstage at L.A.M.B.

Backstage at L.A.M.B. Fall/Winter 2010 Makeup Looks by Charlotte Tilbury for MAC Cosmetics - Video


Yesterday I went backstage at the L.A.M.B. Fall/Winter 2010 show thanks to Sarah Conley, author of StyleItOnline.com, who I've teamed up with to help cover Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! This was my first backstage event ever and it couldn't have been more dreamy. The excitement level was high from the moment I stepped off the elevator at Milk Studios to head backstage where designer and superstar extraordinaire Gwen Stefani was talking to the press and helping her team prep for the show. She was so close at one point I had to back up against a wall to let her pass (I dare not get in her way!). Simply gorgeous in person, and she brought her youngest son Zuma along for the fun! Too cute.

But back to the video at hand: Here, I had the supreme pleasure of taping beauty expert Charlotte Tilbury for MAC Cosmetics as she talks about creating the dramatic, high-impact makeup looks for the show.

Beauty Review: OPI Alice In Wonderland Mini Nail Lacquer Set


Beauty Review: OPI Alice In Wonderland Mini Nail Lacquer Set

On Friday, I received my OPI Alice In Wonderland Mini Nail Lacquer Set which I had purchased from amazon.com for a grant total of $10.74. My first thought when I opened the Disney-branded box was, "Am I too old for this?" But then I quickly reassured myself that women of all ages can enjoy nail polish inspired by a timeless, whimsical tale that was intended to be read by adults as much as children. And the soon-to-be-released movie is directed by Tim Burton and stars Johnny Depp, clearly adult entertainment!

Free Milly for Clinique 8-Piece Gift at Bloomingdales


Free Milly for Clinique 8-Piece Gift Bonus Time at Bloomingdales

Take home an exclusive Milly for Clinique cosmetics bag filled with the best of spring beauty, yours free with any Clinique purchase of $25 or more. Valued at $75, this gift includes:

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