Archive for July, 2010

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    Low-Maintenance Highlights

    Usually "low-maintenance highlights" for me means peek-a-boo lowlights that only cover a small triangular section of hair behind each ear. Although the placement of these types of lowlights can look great for several months without needing touch-up, they don't add too much color to my hair. This time around, I wanted to come up with a low-maintenance highlight look that can be very bold yet can still grow out without the roots being too visible. Read more...
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    Everything You Need to Know About False Eyelashes

    In this technique post, I covered everything you need to know about false eyelashes -- how to choose them based on what look you're going for, when and how to apply them, how to remove them, and tips on cleaning your fake lashes so that you can wear them again (and also tips on when you should throw them away)! Read more...
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    Double Eyeliner EOTD

    Double eyeliner is another quick look that you can put together when you're running low on time. This gives you just a bit of color in a very noticeable way. You could also wear double eyeliner on looks with more eyeshadow colors, but I like to wear it when I keep the rest of my eye area very simple. Read how to do this Eye of The Day! Read more...
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    Purple Pigment and Glitter Look

    Here's a party purple look that's both vibrant and glittery. The placement of the fuchsia color that I used on the center lid is just below my crease -- this results in a pop of pink showing up when I look to the side or blink. When my eyes are fully open, only the purple and white colors appear. Read more...
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    Fashion Friday: Episode 23

    This is an outfit I threw together from three pieces from American Apparel: Printed Cotton Spandex Jersey High-Waist Skirt, Multi-Layered Reversible Petticoat, and The Sash. American Apparel has many garments that can be worn in several different ways. For example, I wore the black and white polka dot skirt as a dress and added the petticoat on the bottom to add length and volume. I love buying these types of clothing that can transform other things in my wardrobe, especially the petticoat! Read more...