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InFATuation Liquid Shine Multi-Action Lip Fattener puts fat in perhaps the only place you ever want it-- your lips. The formula uses Amplifat technology that promotes and stores lips' own natural fatty acids on contact to give instant and long lasting lip plumping. That is what...

Lancome desires to put us all in a mood indigo this fall with their new dark shades traditional makeup. Ink Artliner Longwear Calligraphy Gel Eyeliner in Indigo Charm ($23) glides on smoothly and we have never seen anything quite like it. It glides on like fine...

As designers deepen their fascination with all things architectural, from Raf Simmons’ structural dresses for Jil Sander to the futuristic, constructed “pod” shoes that we saw at Balenciaga, so too goes the modern face. The collection by MAC Cosmetics to pay hommage to the trends of...

As designers deepen their fascination with all things architectural, from Raf Simmons' structural dresses for Jil Sander to the futuristic, constructed "pod" shoes that we saw at Balenciaga, so too goes the modern face. The collection by MAC Cosmetics to pay hommage to the trends of...

To get Heidi Klum's timeless elegant look at the Emmy Awards, Michel Aleman for Frederic Fekkai created a Fifties inspired up-do with a modern interpretation - ultra feminine with a bit of volume. To get the look he crafted soft texture with slight waves pulled back...

Finally! A show where backstage beauty showcased both gorgeous guys AND gals... The last show on the last day of fashion week is for those who are tougher than nails and who have more energy than Wall Street's Bull. But nevertheless, I could not afford to miss backstage at Tommy Hilfiger (he IS opening a flagship on 5th Avenue, after all). tommy-hilfiger-spring-summer 2010 As expected, the look was very simple and American sweet (think The Notebook meets Genie Francis in Gen. Hospital). Lisa Butler for MAC Cosmetics says, "we used a pink and slightly glittery eyelid using Nanogold eyeliner that debuts in the spring (part of the Crushed Metal collection)." She applied mascara only to the top lashes and Rosy Outlook cheek blush to the apples of the cheeks to create that wholesome "look at me, I'm so healthy" look Tommy is known for. The lipstick was in Bubblegum, a sheer pink color. tommy-hilfiger-spring-summer 2010 "It's very American and very clean," says Butler. "There's a natural elegance to the look these colors have a pretty delicacy to them." She did not use any foundation (and besides, do these models look like they need it?). tommy-hilfiger-spring-summer 2010 As for the hair, Eugene Souleiman with Wella said the look was very healthy and American hair, worn loose. "I really did not do too much with the hair...it's beautiful and classy, and I wanted the girls to look like they have healthy and glamorous hair. It's a little '80s and a little like Brooke Shields and I wanted hair that was touchable with some loose waves."
Easily the most fun show I've been to, Betsey Johnson's Spring 2010 Fashion Week backstage and show were a scream! 31 models flew in and out in bright bright dresses and huge bows fastened to their hair, while loud music (everything from Lady Gaga to the Black Eyed Peas) played in the background. Our ears hurt but our eyes didn't! Betsey Johnson Spring 2010 Betsey (above) got her own makeup and hair done -- she looked just like one of the models in her show. Betsey Johnson Spring 2010 As you can see, the look was very sultry and enticing. "The theme is Uptown Girl meets Downtown Guy...may be even a One Night Stand," says a Stila makeup artist. "The look is about being imperfect...the hair is messed up (it's morning after hair), and the look is very edgy while being smoky and sultry." There's a bit of fallout in the makeup too -- a little bit of sparkly glitter smudged on the side of the eyes...and the headpieces are askew. SO Betsey!

This has been one of my favorite looks to date because it's oh-so-simple and oh so sexy! In fact, I intend to copy it every single day of the summer because it's so easy to replicate and the end result is high wattage. First -...

Agent Provocateur kicked NYC's Spring 2010 Fashion Week off to a rollicking start with the launch of their new line, Soiree. The high end kinky-with-class collection, including panties studded with Swarovski crystal, call spectacular make-up and hair. Chantal Miller and Pasquale Ferrante answer the call. Agent Provocateur Spring 2010 Fashion Week Miller wanted the make-up for the show to capture the spirit of the Timeless Woman. "She's the woman for whom time doesn't exist," Miller explained. "She uses liquid eyeliner, and she knows how to do a flawless red lip." MAC eye-pigment MAC fluidline A strong eye, bearing MAC's Fluidline liquid eyeliner in Blacktrack and baby blue, olive green, turquoise, and rich gold shadows, balanced out the aforementioned flawless lips in MAC's Pro Longwear Lipcolour in Ruby Red.

Sensitive skin can now rejoice over the new Avon Smooth Minerals line that debuts this fall. The buildable collection aims to deliver a smooth texture to skin and deeply pigmented color. The Smooth Minerals Lipstick has me hooked already, especially the shade called Crystal Coral (shown...