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My lash type: Fine, straight, and sparse (sigh)
I tested: Maybelline Great Lash BIG Mascara
Thoughts: I challenge you to find a makeup artist (or beauty junkie!) who doesn’t have the original Great Lash in their bags. It’s an essential–and the #1 in America–for many. Not me, though. I know, I know, sacrilege. I can just hear the cries of outrage! But the old formula didn’t work for my super skinny lashes. The new and improved Great Lash BIG though? That’s a different story! This one I’m loving. The brush is bigger and the formula is more volumizing–just what I like. It went on clump-free and I didn’t have to brush though lashes with my lash comb. Fabulous!
Best for: Great Lash fans everywhere… But also girls who like a lighter look. This one’s a hit for everyone because of its super-buildable formula.
Buy it at: drugstores everywhere for $7!

I was at a shoot for about 12 hours yesterday with uber-manicurist
Deborah Lippmann. Deborah, being the gem she is, offered me a mani with
her new fall colors! I pounced on the Ruby Red Slippers, a super-cool
black with different sized red sparkles in it (you can see how it looks
on in the cellphone pic I snapped of the end results). I’ve never seen
anything like this polish before and am kind of super-obsessed… Buy
it (in a kit of three polishes, all sparklicious!) at Nordstrom in
August.

You know that awesome computerized outfit-catalogue system Cher has hooked up to her closet in Clueless?
Haven’t you always wanted one, so you don’t (heaven forbid!) outfit
repeat? Or even just to keep track of your ten thousand cute sundresses? Weardrobe.com wants to help! You upload pics of your outfits, tag the clothes, and
the site keeps a diary of your outfits. Plus, you can check out other
girls’ cute outfits and get style inspiration! It’s totally perfect for
that money saving activity of shopping in your closet. Say you find an
old green cardigan you haven’t worn in forever. Just search “green
cardigan” on Weardrobe and it’ll pull up tons of pics of outfits you
can try out. And then you can post a pic showing how you chose to wear it!

The site also has cool contests where you can upload a pic of a certain kind of outfit (this week’s is
“best summer layers”) and win cute accessories! But the absolute best
part is that coming soon, you’ll be able to borrow clothes (and, of
course, wear them, upload pics of them, and tag them). Good deal,
right? Now start showing of your style!

Hey there fashion-lovers! So I’m not sure if you guys have watched It’s On with Alexa Chung on Mtv, but I have, and I must say that Alexa has an amazing sense of
style. She always looks effortlessly chic! While watching her show, I
find myself tuning out what she’s saying and focusing on her look
(lol).

To check out why Amalia loves Alexa’s look, click “read more”!

Want
perfect skin? Of course you do! The key to having amazing skin in the
future is preserve and maintain your youthful skin now. (Older people
are totes jealous of your young skin already!). That’s why Dr.
Patricia Wexler, a superfamous dermatologist, has created Daily Defense Anti-Oxidant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 available at Bath & Body Works.
It helps protect your skin against pollution and the sun, while also
using antioxidants to repair whatever skin damage you may already have.
Plus it’s tinted to give you a super healthy glow! Check it out at your
local Bath & Body Works.

Priyancka asks: “My skin is dull and lifeless. FHow can I keep it fresh and dewy-looking all day?”
 
Dull skin is no fun, but that legendary “from within” natural glow is
rarely seen, and (even more rarely) actually natural. Luckily, there
are a slew of tips, tricks and products out there that can keep you
looking ethereal and radiant! We consulted the pros to steal their best
pointers to get your glow on–but before I dish their advice, my
personal best tip is to drink plenty of water and to eat lots of
veggies. A true healthy glow starts with being truly healthy!

Clinique Makeup Expert Nancy Glass says: “The absolute
must to keeping skin fresh and dewy is to start with the right skin
care regimen. A quick and easy routine only takes 3 minutes and should
consist of cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing to help get your
skin in shape. Cleansing is essential to remove the dirt and oil that
can accumulate during the day and throughout the night. Exfoliation
serves to whisk away the top layer of dead skin cells which will
immediately reveal brighter, smoother skin and even helps to keep pores
from clogging up and keep skin clearer! Lastly, by applying a
moisturizer like Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, skin will feel and look more balanced and comfortable. If you have more oily skin, try Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel.”
Once you’ve got your skin in check, Nancy says to get started with the
makeup! “For an instant beautiful, natural glow I recommend mixing a
hint of Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator with your moisturizer
and apply to the cheeks, forehead and chin. This will provide subtle
color and a nice sheen in all the right places. Finish with your
favorite gloss, a few coats of mascara and you’re good to go!”

Senior Artist from the MAC Pro Team Romero Jennings says, “Everybody should own Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural–especially
if you are the person who says ‘Oh, I never wear foundation!’
Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural will polish the skin without drying it
out, delivering buildable sheer coverage. For the best results, I
recommend using a moisturizer under your makeup and then using a fluffy
brush like the 134 Large Powder Brush to apply the
good-for-your-skin Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural for an all day wearing
professional polish! If you need a little more dew, the Mineralize
Skinfinish also comes in limited edition, shimmery, glowing shades.”
Personally, I love a light dusting of a shimmery, sheer powder. I find
that always does the trick!
 

I just know there are a lot of HP fans out there…. I, for one, am a FANATIC! I can’t lie: I saw the new movie two weeks ago with Danielle Nussbaum (our entertainment director) and it was… AMAZING. I’m seeing it again tomorrow! Can’t wait to hear what you guys think of it.

In my latest Parisian adventure, I discovered the hair accessory line Maison Michel from Parisian hairstylist Madeleine Cofano (more on her later). They are absurdly expensive (due to the fact that they’re designed by Chanel’s head of jewelry, no doubt!), but a girl can dream, right? See all the designs at michel-paris.com!

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Noirin has told Marcus she feels “uncomfortable” with him complimenting her all the time.The Irish ‘Big Brother’ beauty made it clear to the Wolverine lookalike - who has made his feelings towards her obvious - she doesn’t like the constant attention from him.She said: “I don’t like it when someone gives me compliments about my looks continuously, …