Women clearly have many many advantages over men, make-up being one. Make-up is also a curse in itself as well. It’s an advantage in the sense that we can cover anything up, make something ‘ugly’ (I do hate that word) “pretty”, and so on. Pimples, wrinkles, lines, scars? No problem, cover it up! We can make droopy small eyes appear larger, and lips appear fuller. We can draw in beautiful eyebrows, and so on. It’s a curse in the fact that some of us may feel like we “have” to wear make-up to look pretty. Would you go out to the club all natural? Some of us have the gift of natural beauty to, but chances are most of us don’t. Whether it’s minimal make-up like a couple coats of mascara or some simple lip gloss, make-up is make-up. I’m so torn with make-up, and although I do feel prettier wearing make-up, I’m getting tired of the daily routine, the money I spend, the necessity to wear it. Make-up is kind of like a period, plan to wear it for the next 20 years! Then I’m sure after a certain time you’ll say “f*ck it, what’s the point”.

I’m curious, how often do you wear make-up? And how long (or how much) make-up do you wear? Are you a minimal wearer, do you do the whole shi-bang? (eyes, face, lips, etc).

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Are you a falsie wearer? To you go as far as wearing crazy Gaga looking lashes? Well if you are, these Shu Uemura neo reflector lashes are perfect for you . These $65 disco ball lashes are really no joke! They are from the Tokyo Lash Bar 2010 collection, and will definitely blind some people along the way.

I am a mascara FREAK, really am. I know I say this anytime I post news about mascara’s, but it’s so true. I’ve gone to the drug store on a hunt for an amazing mascara ( I have super short thin eyelashes), and still no REAL success. So I am super anticipating for this mascara to come out (available July 2010).

Instant false glam in a tube
The Falsies Mascara delivers a false lash look; giving you a full set of voluminous, bold, fanned out lashes and the appearance of no gaps from any angle.
The Pro-Keratin and Fibre enriched formula is designed to deliver immediate results, distributing volume and visible intensity to your lashes. The patented ‘Spoon’ shaped brush helps fan lashes out.

The Falsies Mascara is designed to give the appearance of no gaps and spaces. In a wink lashes you didn’t even know you had look visibly thickened!

I love the sampler packs from Sephora. Mascara’s, eyeshadow’s, blush and now bronzers! You can try a new one every day! Perfect for the Summer Time, this is a must have, and also a gret gift.

Sephora Best in Bronze Deluxe Sampler ($113 Value) for $39

This set contains:
- 0.02 oz Bare Escentuals bareMinerals All Over Face Color in Faux Tan
- 0.17 oz Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil
- 0.04 oz Lorac Tantalizer Baked Bronzer in Golden Bronze
- 0.08 oz Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder
- 0.16 oz SEPHORA COLLECTION Nail Polish in Bright Red
- 0.09 oz Benefit High Beam
- 0.08 oz TEMPTU RETOUCH Highlighter in Gold
- 0.2 oz Smashbox Artificial Light Illuminating Lotion in Glow
- 0.09 oz Tarte EmphasEYES Waterproof Clay Shadow Liner in Bronze
- 0.39 oz Korres Monoi Oil Bronzing Powder in Sunglow Light

Topshop has a Virtual Makeover right now so you can try out their new make up line.

If you can’t get down to one of our stores, don’t worry, with our vitual makeover tool you can try on all of our products and see what you look like with Topshop Makeup on!

Be sure you have a picture of you looking straight on. I tried doing it with various pictures, gave up, and just took a photo on my webcam. You have to put the points of reference by clicking dots on your face, but there are instructions. It’s fairly easy and fun choosing different colors - but I don’t wear yellow eyeshadow or shimmery pink gloss, so I kept it fairly simple. The foundation is what I think makes the hugest difference here but I normally use a sheer powder. Put on some darker eyeshadow, built up the lashes, and the red lipstick. This really helped me see what I look like with red lipstick without having to try it out at a makeup counter. What do you think?

Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet Eisner will be creating a limited collection for MAC Cosmetics. The color cosmetics collection will hit all MAC stores on July 8th. The Alice in Wonderland themes that we have seen in fashion and jewelry lately continue as WWDsays the concept behind the collection is “if Alice in Wonderland fell down the rabbit hole and met a makeup artist instead of the Mad Hatter.”

I’ve heard AMAZING these about Dior’s mascara collection, but have yet to try it for myself. Anybody out there use these mascara’s? Are they really worth the $30?

The new DiorShow Extase Mascara is the first mascara to plump lashes inside and out—wear it alone or pair it with your favorite Dior mascaras.

DiorShow Extase provides built-in treatment benefits and high-impact lashes in a single stroke! The spherical-shaped Black Pearl Pigments create a 3D volume effect and the exclusive Metamorphosis Powders expand in size by up to 50% after application. Also, SR38 Patented Ceramid brings additional care, reconstructing damaged lashes and promoting stronger and fuller lashes.

The Extase mascara features a “Tiered Brush” that is inspired by the “tiered” couture dresses created by the House of Dior. The brush is designed for performance and contains an Exclusive Duo of Fibers: The Black Elastomer Fibers brush out and define the lashes for panoramic fringe and the Gold Nylon Fibers hold and deposit formula, generously coating each lash for outstanding volume.

You can buy it here for $28.00

So I let all our readers know back in December that Tarina Taratino was working on a beauty collection exclusively for Sephora… well here it is, and it’s available for purchase! I personally can’t wait to head over to Sephora and grab some of these goodies! I love Tarina’s style and accessories, so I wouldn’t mind accenting myself with some of her beauty products. This collection totally reminds me of stuff I used to have in my costume collection. You can see the entire collection here, and start shoppin!

I fell in love with the ad photos for MAC’s Viva Glam VII collection with Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper. The colors look amazing, I can’t wait to run over to the MAC store and give them a try!

Currently for sale from MAC Cosmetics in support of their AIDS fund introduces to us Viva Glam VII. All proceeds go to a charity for people living with  HIV and AIDS. They come in two colors Viva Glam Cyndi (red) or Viva Glam Gaga, a light pink. You can grab them for $14 through Nordstroms or MAC Cosmetics.

Sephora realy comes through with some of the best sample packs! Their mascara holiday sample pack was definitely the best. If  you’re like me, and you prefer a variety of make-up rather then one, this is the thing for you! Amazingly, it’s only $25!! WHOA! Buy it here

This set contains:
- 0.07 oz Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Pout (true color/ sheer pastel pink)
- 0.08 oz Tarte Double Ended Lip Gloss in Danny / Sandy (sheer candy apple red & pink with sparkle)
- 0.08 oz Benefit Posietint in Poppy Pink (poppy pink)
- 0.1 oz Laura Mercier Lip Gloss in Rose (light red pink shimmer)
- 0.07 oz Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in April (diamond/ glimmering icy pink)
- 0.09 oz Urban Decay Pocket Rocket in Doug (sheer medium pink with iridescent sparkle)
- 0.12 oz Korres Mango Butter Lipstick SPF 10 in Pink 14 (vibrant rose)