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October 17, 2011
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You Can Get With This or You Can Get With That: The Beauty Preferences Edition

Singer Having Makeup AppliedI've forgotten how fun it is to participate in a beauty tag...even if I tend to overthink my answers! The stunning Khadine from Cosmetic Passion recently tagged me on her blog in a beauty preference meme in which I have to choose one beauty product in a series of questions:

[blush] or [bronzer]?

Sure, I love using bronzer as blush, eyeshadow and as a highlight, but nothing beats a gorgeous, ethereal glow you can get with a coral-, orange- or peach-hued blush. My favorites:

[lipstick] or [lip gloss]?

Purple lipstick please! But I think I might be wearing a host of fun lip tattoos this fall just because I hear they stay on forever with minimal retouching. My favorites:

[eyeliner] or [mascara]?

I know winged eyeliner and its variations is hot right now but give me a great mascara to define my eyes. Too much work to get the perfect cat eye nowadays! My favorites:

[foundation] or [concealer]?

Hands down, I have to choose foundation---especially a cream foundation that can double as a concealer. My favorites: In progress.

[neutral eyeshadow] or [colored eyeshadow]?

I love a nice wash of a metallic, neutral eyeshadow just because I'm too lazy to blend colored eyeshadow and make it look presentable. Besides, metallic eyeshadow is a great Fall trend! See below!

[loose eyeshadow] or [pressed eyeshadow]?

I hate loose shadow (too messy) but it doesn't stop me from using the loose eyeshadows that I have. I love pressed eyeshadows in palettes though...granted that I don't break them! [laughs] My favorites:

[brushes] or [sponges]?

Believe it or not, I prefer using my BeautyBlender over my makeup brushes. I know there are people out there who think the BeautyBlender is nothing special but I have to disagree. First off, you're supposed to use it to stipple foundation, blush, etc. on the skin. If you use it like a regular sponge, you'll be disappointed. I love it because the technique is so artistic to me. My favorites:

Which ones would you choose?

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October 13, 2011
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The Vanity: Sephora Hot Now, Volume 9 Feat Nails Inc, Violent Lips, Betsey Johnson, Tarte and More

1. Alexandra Burke had her hands and feet magnetized with nails inc. magnetic polish in Trafalgar Square.
2. Nicki Minaj hit up the Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 show. We're sure Minaj would appreciate Betsey Johnson's Too Too fragrance, an exhilarating floral and fruity blend.
3. Keyshia Cole wore a Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoo in Pink Cheetah on 106 and Park last year.
4. Keri Hilson wore Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Tipsy at the 2011 Billboard Awards.

December 26, 2009
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The Vanity: How to Score Goodies from Bliss, Korres and Tarte for $10

Beautyfix babes scored a blissful treat in the third installment: Bliss The Youth as We Know It Concentrate ($70). If you tried this product or any other products from the Bliss line, than you know that this brand is amazing! Although I have one product in my possession (the concentrate), it's my go-to product for when I want my skin to glow naturally. For a limited time, get the Bliss The Youth as We Know It to Go for $10.

Of all the Korres products I've tested this year, a clear winner for me is the Lip Butter in Jasmine ($9), a sheer, neutral pink. This product also doubles as a cheek stain, providing a luscious, natural glow on the apples of the cheeks. However, I love using it as a base for when I'm in a "Think Pink" state of mind. Applied underneath pink lip gloss, it's divine. Designed as a lip treatment, I think your lips will appreciate the shea butter! Remember to use code BLAQVIXEN at checkout at Korres to get 30% off your order. Expires 12/31.

Celebrity makeup artists Denise and Janice Tunnell (of the famed Illusions Cosmetics line) each swear by the Tarte The Toolbox Brow Kit ($32). This set contains brow gel, a brow pencil, tweezers, a brow brush, brow powder, brow wax, and three brow stencils, plus a mini mirror. As an added bonus, each of the products contain Skinvigorating ingredients such as cocoa seed butter, shea butter, palm oil, mineral pigments, and vitamin E. With benefits like these, it's almost impossible to believe that you can get it for $6!

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February 19, 2010
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Beauty Blog Link Love: Fyrinnae Cosmetics, Aveeno and NYFW

Rae from theNotice shares her skincare secret to flawless, pore-free skin.

Phyrra gives you an exclusive interview with Fyrinnae Cosmetics in February's Indie Spotlight.

Betty's Dragon Fruit Eye Look is now up at Betty Girl Makeup. It's her first tutorial and she's wicked excited!

Arianne at Glitter Geek is absolutely smitten over her new drugstore superhero -- Aveeno Hand Cream.

Lisa Kate attempts her first Konadicure...please help her!

Jellyminx goes shopping again and again and again and again!!

Sarah at I Heart Cosmetics hunted high and low, and finally managed to purchase the Estee Lauder and Michael Kors Very Hollywood Collection.

Thought you found your HG red lipstick? So did Hell Candy Make Up until she discovered this oh so glamorous lippie!

There be lemmings-a-plenty when Lipglossiping shows off NARS Purple Rain this week!

Tarte ReCreate Anti-Aging Foundation just so happens to be the answer to Prime Beauty's prayers.

Melovemakeup shows how gorgeous the eyeshadow in the Trucco Angelface Palette is - duochrome heaven!

Say bye bye to dark circles and hello to bright eyes with Liparazzi!

Maggie gets electrified by L'Oreal HiP's Black Shock.

This week on Get Lippie, Louise goes a little bananas at the makers of "Chemical Free" products and hopes she'll be forgiven.

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed gets super excited by Chanel's new Fast Track Orient Extreme mini collection!


December 28, 2009
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The Vanity: Celebrity Makeup Artist Jackie Gomez Shares Her Top Products of 2009

Celebrity makeup artist Jackie Gomez (she does Beyonce's and Solange's makeup!) released her Top Products of 2009 list on Tweetphoto. I've only tried Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine as well as Plum and Victoria's Secret Lip Glosses so far but the BeautyBlender Sponge is high on my list for 2010. From what I read from Palacinka's exclusive interview ("Interview with Beyonce's Makeup Artist, Jackie Gomez"), Ms. Gomez always has the BeautyBlender Sponge in her personal makeup kit. Gosh. I just can't wait to buy this beloved beauty tool!

Shop her product picks:

Johnson's Baby x BVB

Johnson's Baby Care Council Badge

Sephora + Pantone Universe Tangerine Tango Collection

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