The Day-Glo trend is back. And while electric neon’s may recall heinous 1980s style for you, there are ways that it can be incorporated into your everyday look without looking over-the-top! How To Buy The Right Mascara 7 Bright & Bold Lace Items For Under $50 The Color Block Trend Moves From Clothes To Make-Up! […]

When done right, black shadow, liner and mascara can look striking, not overpowering. Here’s how: Shimmery Charcoal Powder Eye Shadow Sweep it onto your lids and blend to slightly above the crease. Black Kohl Pencil Line your upper and lower lash lines, including the inner “V” connecting them. Black Mascara Brush it onto your upper […]

Here are some quick tips on how to wear eye shadow. Plenty of African-American women think they can’t rock bright colors, but we’re here to prove you wrong. If you have a heavy eyelid like Estelle, blue eyeshadow is just as seductive as black, without being too heavy and overpowering. Get the Look: LORAC Baked […]

Whether your skin is alabaster, ebony, or somewhere in between, you can’t go wrong with these universal makeup shades. Makeup artist Maria Verel tells us how and why. Deep Purple Eye Shadow Rich purple is the perfect blend of blue and red, which means it “complements everyone and is a great color for day or […]

Want to know how to get “party-beautiful” in just 5 minutes? Arlenis Sosa shows us how in the latest issue of Glamour UK. Glowy Skin: A creamy highlighter, like Eclat Miracle,  dabbed around eyes and temples takes all of ten seconds to apply and looks mega pretty. Fill in brows, add a hint of black […]

Take a look at the newbies on the block… As you know from my entry BEAUTY BUDGET CUTS: Nothing over $5!, Payless Shoes entered the beauty market with an eco-friendly line of cosmetics called Zoe&Zac Naturals, but they also have another line called Unforgettable Moments where you can buy the Ravishing Red Lips Palette ($5.99, available at Payless stores only). Mix […]

Nicki Minaj has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics for a new lipstick called “Pink 4 Friday.” The Young Money rapper celebrated the launch in Times Square today (November 23) in rainbow colored hair and a colorful outfit to match.

I couldn’t help but notice that this new Limited Edition Modern Classic Lip & Eye Palette from Bobbi Brown received perfect reviews on many cosmetic sites. “This is Bobbi’s best palette ever! Not only do you get a gorgeous array of colors; which you can use before, during and after the holidays, but a perfect […]

With winged black eyeliner, you can look every bit the sex kitten. Black Matte Eye Shadow. Starting where your lashes begin, draw a thin line all the way to the outer edges, extending it a half inch up into a wing. Then thicken the line from the midpoint to the outer corner by going over […]

Model Loemie Anderson sports metallic make-up in the December issue of Marie Claire UK. Though the two looks Loemie shows off take some time, once perfected, they’ll be worth the effort. Follow the steps below to get the “Gunmetal Glam” look. How To Create A Smoky, Sultry Eye 7 Bright & Bold Make-Up Colors For […]