As a general rule of thumb, when you wear makeup it's not supposed to look like you're really wearing makeup, but simply like you're a more awake and youthful version of yourself. Makeup is there to flatter, not to hide.
Need an outrageous and beautiful look for Halloween or attending one of Ke$ha's concerts soon? Then you'll definitely need to amp up your makeup game with lots of color and a Claire's store worth of glitter.
You may not recognize her name, but graffiti artist Miss Van draws and paints some of the most pouplar urban characters of our day. The French artist started wall painting when she was just 18, depicting snarky, bosomy girls with various expressions and Betty Boop lips.
On Halloween lots of revelers go all out with their costumes, donning full body makeup to look like Neytiri from "Avatar" come to life or slipping on a bladed glove like Freddy Krueger.
You don't need to be a guy to dress up as a drag queen. The very, er, diva-esque look can be achieved by girls as well if you're trying to have a little fun this Halloween.
In our most idyllic of dreams we envision living in a 17th century English castle with endless lush fields and gardens bursting with flora and faunt. But unfortunately most of us live in a more urban setting (think right in front of a Subway) and don't have as much space to work with if we want to garden.
Smoky eyes are all the same, right? Wrong. While it's true that 99.9% of smoky eyes consist of some form of smoked out black, brown, silver, and sometimes purple, you can make your smoky eye interesting by adding an unexpected pop of color.
We always knew that Taylor Swift was a bombshell, but it wasn't until her 2010 VMAs performance that we saw just what a retro doll she could be. While Swift usually favors light and bright makeup colors that emphasize, rather than overwhelm, her natural beauty, she went all out for the awards show.
Though it may not seem like it, blue eye makeup is one of the most universally flattering shades out there. We're not talking robin's egg blue or any of the lighter shades of blue; rather, we're thinking a deep, dark navy or an electric, sparkly teal.
You'll be the queen of the jungle once you don this sexy and cute lioness makeup look for Halloween. This makeup look is a costume in itself, with a cute pink black nose and incredibly large eyes with mega thick lashes and sharp feline tearducts.
With dim, minimal lighting and lots of naked bodies swarming around, night clubs don't exactly offer the chance to put you in the spotlight. That means that if you want to stand out what you wear - both on your body and on your face - has to stand out as well.
There are more ways to show your team pride for the Cincinatti Bengals than by painting your hair orange and drawing tacky orange and black tiger motifs on your face. If your urge is to paint your face to root for your favorite team on game day, then check out this makeup tutorial to learn how to paint your face the natural, flattering way.
Back to school time is officially in full swing, which means new classes, new books, new hotties to crush on and something that all high school kids look forward to (if nothing else): Homecoming. The first real dance of the school year, Homecoming is an informal soiree yet the perfect excuse to dress up and look hot.
Kim Kardashian knows her way around a smokey eye. Like, sister could put her makeup on in the dark and still be the hottest thing on the red carpet. So it goes without saying that we often find ourselves oogling her pictures and finding inspiration in them for our own smokey eyes.
There isn't much California in Katy Perry's just released music video for "California Gurls," but there are a lot of yummy cupcakes, gingerbread men with hearts of candy, and bright, glittery makeup!
This adorable bird pendant on a gold chain is a common sight at fashion forward indie stores like Urban outfitters, where similiar pendant necklaces sell for upwards of $30. While this necklace may look difficult to make, the materials are actually extremely easy to assemble (and no one expects you to cast and mold the bird yourself, so that saves a bit of time).
They may not come in sparkly, 24K packages like department store brands, but drugstore beauty goodies can often perform just as beautifully for a fraction of the price. You just have to know which particular drugstore products work.
Having a raised garden bed is great in the city because you can fill it with good soil and create a healthy environment for your plants. Install a hoop house made from PVC pipe. To build the raised bed, use 2x10x8 lumper. Predrill the holes at the corners to make it easier to assemble. Butt the ends together and use exterior deck screws to assemble it. If you want the raised bed higher, build another box the same size and stack them. Fasten a wire screen onto the underside of the frame to ke...
The kick ball change is a step found in almost all forms of dancing, from ballet to tap to hip-hop. A kick ball change consists of three kicksteps and a ball change. That is, you kick your foot once and step forward, putting your foot down. Kick with the other foot and step your foot down. Switch to the other foot and kick, then step your foot down. Your other foot should be behind you a bit - you tap the ball of that foot on the ground, then tap the ball of your other foot (so you're "changi...
In this video you are taught how to build a raised garden bed and hoop house. You first begin with a layer of gravel and then place the layers on top of it. You can use leaves you can find to fertilize the soil. The video also teaches you how to build a hoop house using PVC pipes. This video is for urban gardeners or anyone who wants total control during the planting process of beautiful plants and flowers.
Get the most out of your look, turn yourself into the beauty you are with just a little makeup. Watch this video tutorial on how to create a Barbie-inspired green, pink and purple makeup look. Yep, that's right... learn how to turn yourself into Barbie with this green, pink and purple face. Wow everyone with this new look.
Want to wear a look inspired by Disney's exotic princess Jasmine from the movie Aladdin? This how-to video goes through the steps for applying a makeup look that was inspired by her. Use these cosmetics: Too Faced Shadow Insurance, MAC Teal Pigment, used wet on lid, MAC Dark Soul Pigment in crease, MAC Carbon Eyeshadow in outer crease, MAC Fascinating Eye Pencil as browbone highlight, Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Perversion, MAC Feline Kohl Power Pencil on waterline, and Ardell Faux Lashes in ...
This how-to video shows a way to create a pretty fairy look to use as part of a Halloween costume. The demonstrator used these cosmetics: Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, Makeup Forever HD Powder, Mac Emote Blush, Airbrush Stencils, 88 Shimmer Palette, Flat Head Stippling Brush, Ben Nye Final Seal, Benefit Lemon-aid, 88 Shimmer Palette, Mac Uppity Fluidline, Mac Blacktrack Fluidline, Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in "Zero," Ardell Enchanting Lashes, Duo Lash Adhesive, NYX Lipliner in "Rose," and ...
It's true, Halloween is basically the time for girls to dress slutty. Check out this how-to video for a sexy pirate look. The demonstrator used these cosmetics: Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, Mineral Veil, Nars Laguna Bronzer, True Gold e/s, Mac Blackground Paintpot, Black Ruby e/s, Rapture e/s, True Gold e/s, Retro e/s, Mac Gesso e/s, Mac Blacktrack Fluidline, Diorshow Mascara, Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in "Zero," Mac Quartz Lipliner, Mac Viva Glam I Lipstick, and Mac Cult of Cherry Lipgla...
This how-to video shows a smoky green eye makeup look inspired by a style seen on Taylor Swift in her "Our Song" video. For the same look, use these cosmetics: TOO FACED "lucky charms" E/S duo, NYX "black" E/S, MAC "pagan" E/S from the Alexander Mcqueen line, URBAN DECAY primer potion, NYX "lemon" jumbo E/S pencil, REVLON colorstay liquid eyeliner, REVLON colorstay pencil eyeliner, REVLON "caramelt" mix and mingle lipgloss, MAC "dark" studio finish concealer palette, MAYBELLINE "sun glow" dre...
This how-to video shows a pretty and unusual makeup color combination, of turquoise and brown. Use these cosmetics, or similar colors and textures for comparable results: URBAN DECAY primer potion, MAC "groundworks" paint pot, MAC "electric eel" E/S, MAC "mulch" E/S, MAC "handwritten" E/S, MAC "rice paper" E/S, LOREAL intense lineur in carbon, MAC "navy stain" powerpoint liner, REVLON "black/brown" pencil eyeliner, ARDELLE falsies in Giselle, MAC "wheat" brow finisher, NYX "frosted flakes" li...
This how-to video from makeup master Judy demonstrates a pretty bridal look inspired by Carried Underwood. She used mostly MAC cosmetics, specifically URBAN DECAY primer potion, MAC "girl friendly" paint pot, MAC "shore leave" E/S, MAC "cork" E/S, MAC "handwritten" E/S, MAC "rice paper" E/S, LOREAL intense liner, REVLON "frilly white" colorstay pencil eyeliner, RIMMEL waterproof mascara, FACEFRONT COSMETICS survival paint primer, MAC "handwritten" E/S, BEAUTIQUE "natural" lip liner, MAC "2N" ...
Pin-up girl makeup, like in this how-to, is retro, sexy, and more classy than tarty. Use Laura Geller - Spakle, Smashbox - HD Illuminating primer, Make Up Forever - Matte Velvet Foundation #25, Lancome - Shimmer Coral Blush, Make Up Forever - HD Powder, Stila - Shadow in Starlight, Urban Decay Primer Potion, Stila - Shadow in Starlight, UD Skull Pallet - Twice Baked, Bare Essentials - Soul Pigment (highlight), MAC - Fluid Line in Blacktrack, Fresh - Supernova Mascara, Cargo - Texas Lash Masca...
Not all Halloween costumes have to be grotesque. This look is a pretty, nature inspired peacock feather eye, that can even be worn in a non-costume way. To create this look, use these MAC cosmetic products Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, BE Mineral Foundation, Mineralize Skinfinish Duo in "Medium Dark," NYX Pinky Blush, Bobbi Brown Shimmerbrick in "Gold," Blackground Paintpot, Mutiny Pigment, Teal Pigment, Black Tied e/s, Woodwinked e/s, Blacktrack Fluidline, Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in "Zero,"...
This makeup how-to video demonstrates a pretty metallic and orange eye makeup look, that works on all eye shapes, even monolids. The cosmetic products used to create this look are Urban Decay Primer Potion, MAC Fab n Flashy, MAC Goldmine, MAC Antiqued, L'Oreal Lush Raven, MAC Ricepaper, Black eyeliner, MAC Handforged Technokohl Eyepencil, Shiseido Mascara Base, Shu Uemura Fiber Extension Mascara, and Clinique Superbalm Gloss in Ginger. Watch this video makeup application tutorial and learn ho...
The bright blue eye makeup look demonstrated in this how-to video is really eye-catching, and a great way to enhance the shape and beauty of Asian monolid eyes as it helps define a small crease or fake one entirely. The cosmetics used to apply this look are Urban Decay Primer Potion, MAC Blacktrack Fluidline, MAC Bare Study paint pot, MAC parrot, MAC Freshwater, Hard Candy Delusional #1, The Body Shop Liquid Eyeliner in Black, Shiseido Lifting Mascara, MAC Impassioned, Victorias Secret Lip Gl...
This makeup how-to video demonstrates a look designed specifically for Asian eyes, to enhance the natural shape and beauty of monolids or eyes with small creases. The cosmetic products used to create this look are Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation in 30 Watts, Maybelline Matte Mousse Blush in Whipped strawberries, Urban Decay Primer Potion, NYX Cotton Candy (Trio TS05), NYX Deep Purple (Trio TS06), Hard Candy Delusional #1, NYX Baby Pink (Trio TS05), The Body Shop Liquid Eyeliner in Black,...
This makeup look was inspired by a red carpet look by the actress Hayden Panettiere. The cosmetic products used to create this look are Revlon Colorstay foundation, Clarins Instant Light shimmering lotion, Shu Uemura ME Gold e/s, Estee Lauder shimmering powder in Light Snow, Urban Decay primer potion, MAC Vanilla, White & Melon pigments, MAC Satin Taupe e/s, Shu Uemura ME Gold, Blacktrack fluidliner, brown & black eyeliner pencil, Rimmel Tiramisu lipliner, Rimmel Supersexy lipstick, MAC Corps...
This copper and bronze eye makeup look is great for the fall, and really adds focus and drama to the eyes. The cosmetic products used to create this look are Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, Make Up For Ever HD Powder, Emote blush, Nars Orgasm blush, Cream Color Base in “Pearl,” Painterly Paintpot, Deep Damson e/s, Coppering e/s, Black Tied e/s, Brule, Shroom e/s, Blacktrack Fluidline, Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in “Zero,” Loreal Voluminous Mascara, Fleshpot Lipstick, and Bare Necessity Dazzleglas...
This makeup tutorial teaches you how to apply makeup inspired by the astrological sign Sagittarius. The products used for this loook are Too Faced Shadow Insurance, MAC Nude cream color base, Urban Decay Peace eyeshadow on inner lid, MAC Sea & Sky Mineralized eyeshadow: dark blue on outer corner, light blue as inner highlight, Makeup Forever #92 Shadow in crease and under eyes, Too Faced Lash injection mascara, and MAC Missy Slimshine. With this how to video you will be able to re-create this...
Bumble bee eyes? Not quite, but this combination of yellows and blacks might cause a buzz! Watch and learn how to create attention grabbing eyes using these make up techniques and tips.
A twist on the classic smokey eye look, this video adds a light teal turn. Learn how by watching this tutorial.
Wish you could travel back in time? Wanting that classic 1950's pin-up girl look? Well, watch and learn how to create the original Russian Red look.
Make your eyes shine! Watch this video to learn how to use gold and red eye shadows to make your eyes sparking
Looking for a classic, yet stunning look? Follow these beauty tips in applying silver, grey and black eye shadows to create a sophisticated, attention grabbing look.
