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Thanksgiving is coming, and I am SO Thankful for LUSH!

I am, as they say in the bizz, "a LUSHie". The scents, the textures, the packaging... so many of the LUSH products just make me happy! I'm thankful for their amazing range of choices. I'm thankful for Dream Cream (my savior!). I'm very thankful for their Bubble Bars which enable me to have a clean and happy preschooler. I'm also thankful that so many of their products are Vegan, which is such a nice alternative to have!

 
 

Let's take a look at some amazing holiday offerings from LUSH so we can say "thanks" to the people we love, including ourselves! (Of course, by purchasing these goodies, we also say thanks to LUSH!)

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• LUSH 13 Soap, Unlucky for Dirt ($7.95 for ¼ lb)
  Amazing rose and oregano bar soap (it's a pretty printed orange) combine to give a nice thorough washing. If the oregano sounds weird - it kind of is! BUT the herb is renowned for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties, so bring on the masses and the holiday shopping, but just make sure ya wash your hands when you're done.
• LUSH Vanilla in the Mist Soap ($7.95 for ¼ lb)
  I'm speechless over the new vanilla scented products at LUSH. This soap (see it up there dressed in yellow?) is not just vanilla, but also tonka and coconut... UM: YEAAAHHH!!!!
• LUSH Breath of Fresh Air Facial Toner ($7.95 100ml)
  Use this refreshing, alcohol-free toner to soothe, calm, hydrate and refresh your skin. Perfect for spritzing on after a day spent cooking turkeys or even after Black Friday shopping sprees that start at 4AM.
• Cinders Bath Bomb ($3.95)
  This is the one Mama wants the most--- well, she would if she took baths. A bath bomb whose fizzy goodness results in wafts of sweet cinnamon and orange. Take a second look at the yellow ball in that picture--- see the little bits on top? Get this: they're vegan pop rocks candys that burst and snap and crackle like a little fireplace in your tub.... or something like that.

Even more items LUSH suggests to help you get through Thanksgiving and beyond...

• Charity Pot Hand & Body Cream ($20.95)
  I will always, always, always second this recommendation! Yummy and good for you - plus it's for charity! It smells Springy and floral and you get to pick the charity you support. Find out more here.
• The Comforter Bubble Bar ($8.95)
  This one is a favorite at the BSB Campus. Ara loves it in her baths and she smells so good after being dunked in blackcurrant bubbles! Plus, the pink swirls are cute. :)

Here's more:

LUSH’s Black Friday offer---- When you spend $50, you’ll get a FREE Snow Fairy Shower Gel (250ml); if you spend $80, you can choose between a FREE Snow Fairy Shower Gel (500ml) or a Snow Fairy pre-wrapped gift that contains a Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Angel’s Delight Soap, and Glitterbug Massage Bar. Sweet!

Whatcha gonna haul, LUSHies!?

Rihanna's dress at Glamour's Woman of the Year Awards - Hit or Miss?

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PS: Here's what her makeup looked like:

No likey. Her eyes look amazing, which is the only redeeming quality of the whole evening for her, I think. Her skin looks so matte it reads as ashy, and that makes her cheek and lip colors look chalky and unflattering. Hair: frumpy. And for the record, I do not like the dress. It looks like 1980's Barbie threw up.

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Now you, too, can smell like Pamela Anderson.

The question is: is that a good thing?

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Before I go on with the description of the scents, let's ponder a bit. What do you think Pamela Anderson smells like? I figure something akin to plastic, booze, and self-tanner with a little more than a soupçon desperation...

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In a very appropriate move, Ms. Anderson has decided that rather than overstepping her limits she's just going to settle for the attainable, so her scents are made exclusively for the drugstore market. Intending to make nice fragrance available to the masses is her goal. She walks the talk, apparently even referring to herself as "a drugstore whore".

*waits patiently for commenting and laughter to subside*

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I called them Malibu and Malibu Night because there’s something quite simple about the Malibu lifestyle. It’s the beach, the waves, the whole light, airy mood of this surfer’s paradise. And though it can be expensive to live there, it doesn’t feel that way. Everyone’s really laid-back and unpretentious. 
It’s one of my favorite places. It was important to me to make sure of four things – that the product is fun and flirty; made up of natural fragrances that create a delicious, sensual scent; that the product was vegan-based and that unlike the town that inspired it, it would be affordable and accessible to any other hard-working mom or young woman out there.
-Pamela Anderson

Malibu (blue) is a confection created with the following notes: Berries, Mandarin, Honeysuckle, White Florals, Ambered Sandalwood, Caramel, Vanilla, and Praline.

Malibu Night (pink) will, in Pam's words, "seal the deal" with the following notes: Pomegranate, Chocolate, Persimmon, Greens, Black Orchid, Lotus, Champaca, Vanilla Violet, Mahogany Wood, Patchouli, and Amber.

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Starting this November, Malibu and Malibu Night are going to retail for $39 (1.7oz) and $49 (3.4oz) at CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Nordstrom, Sears and other department stores and drugstores across the country. I am so excited to be able to offer such a glamorous product at such a reasonable price.
-Pamela Anderson

An avid animal rights supporter, Pamela has been quoted as saying a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit PETA.

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What say you?

Monday Musing | 11. 09.09: Ever find similar colors in completely different products?

Have you ever looked at a few of your products and realized how similar in tone/shade they are, even if they are different types of products or even from completely different lines? The Nail Ninja profiled a great new OPI polish called Shim-Merry Chic (read about it here).

After looking at the pictures on The Nail Ninja, a few people suggested some products they thought looked similar - and they might have looked like the pictures, but they didn't look as much alike in person. But I had already been thinking about how similar Shim-Merry Chic looked to one of my favorite Lipglasses: Oh Baby!

No, they aren't exactly the same shade of bronze, but they are fairly close, and both have delicious multi-colored shimmer.

I wondered how close those shades were to my favorite eyeshadow, MAC Tempting. Notsomuch, but with a tiny tweak or two I made my own eyeshadow. I call it "Oh Shim-Merry Baby!" (because I'm a dork). I mixed Tempting with Honeylust and a dash of Coppering and got pretty close.

 

Here's a shot of Oh Baby! on the lips, where it doesn't look so similar at all, but that's because it's over my pink lips rather than a brown-based lipstick.

I'm wearing all of these kissing cousin products in the silly picture at the top. I kinda like it!

Have you met my little dinosaur friend?

This is her eye, below, as shown in LOTDs and FOTDs on her website Cosmetosaur. She rocks. Go read!

Nicole Richie's new hair color - like it or leave it?

Looks like Nicole has maybe begun to transition back to brunette?
Or at the very least she's going for a darker Fall/Winter shade.
I think it makes her eyes pop! What do you think?

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This weekend and Halloween in pictures!

Here's what's happening on the Beauty School Campus. How's YOUR weekend shaping up!?

Below is the shot after playing, where Daddy looks for his cell phone in the leaf pile:

And here's a few quick pics from Halloween:

More Day of the Dead LOLZ

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Victoria Beckham has a "new 'do". Let's all freak out!

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Please proceed to your favorite salon to copy this cut immediately!
Ah, I'm just kidding. I really like this look - the color, the waves, the length.
But really, isn't this just a growing-out version of her older cut?
I don't see why everyone makes a big deal out of her hair.
Then again, I'm writing about it, aren't I? ;)

Remember that time Dita Von Teese looked like crap?

Yeah... I don't either.

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The last time I picked someone up from the airport,
I wore my finest jeans and a t-shirt with minimal coffee stains.

Top 5 Must-Have MAC Brushes (and 5 you can just skip)

If I had to pick five MAC makeup brushes that I considered "must-haves", these would be they. That said, I'll follow this post with posts like Top 5 Eye Brushes, Top 5 Face Brushes and Top 10 Makeup Brush Types (types of brushes you should have, from any brand), because when it comes to brushes I can't pick just 5!

Without further ado...

Top 5 MAC Brushes

1. The #239 Eye Shader Brush
   Soft and dense to shade or blend eye shadow or emollient-based products. This brush has a tapered, rounded edge with smooth, firm, fine fibres. It can be used to build intense colour on the eyelid.
   
   This is my #1 pick for several reasons. I actually own 3 of them, so I practice what I preach! If you want to buy one eye brush, this is it. If you can only buy one brush at all, this is it.
   
   As stated above in the MAC description, it can be used to work with powder and/or emollient products.
   
   Use this brush to pick up color and then, holding it flat against the eye, pat or press it onto the eye. Repeat until color is at desired intensity.
   
   Multipurpose by: a) using just the edge to push color into lashlines, or b) sweep back and forth to blend or apply a more diffuse layer of color, or c) hold flat again and pat along the area where two colors meet to blend or d) pat color into the area around the tear duct, or e) apply lip products, or f) apply concealer to undereye or around nose.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. The #224 Tapered Blending Brush
   For controlled eye shadow application. This brush has soft fibers which taper to form a medium size dome shape.
   
   I love this brush! I have two. Or do I have 3? No, I think it's just two. Maybe I need another!
   
   As with most round brushes, this one is best used in a circular motion. It can also be used to sweep color onto the eye (it will give a lighter application than pressing color on with the #239).
   
   Multipurpose this way: a) blend colors by gently moving the brush in circles where two colors meet, or b) sweep a wash of color onto lid, crease, or up to brow, or c) move back and forth in a windshield wiper style movement to push color in the crease of the eye (it fits perfectly!), or d) sweep a clean #224 under the eye to whisk away color fall-out, or e) apply powder highlighter to the tops of cheekbones and bridge of nose, or f) contour the sides and tip of the nose with a foundation or shadow slightly darker than skintone.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. The #188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brush
   A flat-topped, full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of any formula colour – fluid, cream, powder or pigment. Ideal for creating soft layers or adding textures. Made from a soft blend of goat and synthetic fibres.
   
   Yes, you've probably been told you "need" this brush's big sister, the #187, but I beg to differ. I have both, and I use the #188 far more frequently! I use this size because it fits most faces better than the big #188 - especially faces with smaller features like mine.
   
   Again - round brush, round movements, people! It is fabulous for just about any face product. I bronze, buff, highlight, contour, gloss, gleam, prep, prime, and color with this brush. It does almost everything. Try spritzing the brush with a product like Fix+ before using it to apply liquid foundation. I like to use the brush to apply my moisturizer then primer (letting each set before the next step) and then putting on my foundation without cleaning the brush in between - the moisturizer and primer still in the brush help the foundation glide on!
   
   Multipurposes include but are not limited to: a) applying moisturizer and primer, b) applying foundation of any type, c) applying blush, d) applying highlighter, e) applying contour products, f) applying bronzer, g) applying any kind of color product to skin like when you want to put purple pigments on it for no reason whatsoever, and h) applying body products, too.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. The #168 Large Angled Shader Brush
   For expert application of cheek contour.
   
   Before becoming a makeup artist, I always looked at this brush and thought "What in the hell am I supposed to do with that!?"  It's a slightly intimidating brush because the shape isn't what we're used to seeing. But it's actually a no-brainer brush, and since I contour (lightly) every time I do my makeup, it's indispensable!
   
   I use this product to pick up a bit of powder about two shades darker than my skin. Mattes are best for this, since we're trying to contour a shadow into the skin. Sweep the color into the hollows of the cheeks (from the top of the ear towards the corner of the mouth, generally speaking, but stopping when below the pupil if you're looking straight into the mirror). I hold the brush so that the shorter bristles are on top (the longer bristles pointing down to the ground).
   
   Why contour? It can give you kick-ass cheekbones, make you look like you dropped 10 pounds, and draw attention to your eyes. All of those are definitely good things!
   
   Multipurpose by a) also pulling contour up to the temples b) down under the jawline, c) show off that sexy physique in your strapless dress by contouring your clavicle (or boobs!) or d) sweeping a shimmering highlight onto the top of the cheekbones.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. The #217 Blending Brush
   For shading or blending of colour or creamy products. This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape.
   
   I have 3 of these, but I don't use them for the same thing most people use them for - blending shadows. I just don't like the #217 for that. First of all, and this is a stupid reason, the bristles are synthetic and sometimes make these weird squeaky-type sensations when I use it, and those give me the heebies. Also, synthetic fibers don't absorb any product, so when pushing product around to "blend", a lot more gets shoveled around and a lot more fall-out occurs. But if you like this brush for blending, rock on! To each his own.
   
   I do adore this brush for creamy products, and have one dedicated just for cream shadows (which I use as shadow primers). I also like this for putting on concealers - the brush slips nicely into the undereye area and around the contours of the nose.
   
   Multipurposing galore: a) sure, blend your shadows, or b) put crease colors down, or c) contour the nose, or d) dust on pigments to highlight, or e) apply concealer, or f) put on cream eye shadow, or g) put some powder shadow or pigment onto the center of the lips before your gloss for extra oomph.
   
   
   
   

5 MAC Brushes You Can Just Skip

1. The #275 Medium Angled Shading Brush
   It's like an angled #224 or a really small #168... kind of. Only, here's the thing: it's not as good. It's made of different fibers than the other two brushes; these bristles are floppier, so harder to work with in my opinion.
   
   I think this brush is fine for blending shadows, which is its "purpose" but I'd rather use the #224. I just prefer the way the #224 fits into the crease and how it can be swirled in circles. This brush, the #275, is really only decent in a back-and-forth motion, and since you can do that with the #224, too, I think this brush is redundant. Oh, this one is good for contouring the nose - but you can just use the #224 for that, too, so again: redundant.
   
   
   
   
   
2. The #191 Square Foundation Brush
   A large, flat, square-shaped synthetic-fibre brush with a fine firm edge for distribution and blending of liquid, emulsion or cream products on the face or body.
   
   It's synthetic, so is pushes product around rather than absorbing it. That's not bad, it's just something to be aware of. It's a good brush, but not a must-have. I have one and use it only rarely, preferring instead the #190 (a more paddle-shaped foundation brush with natural bristles) or the #187 or #188. I do like the #191 for applying colored makeup like Chromacakes or Paint Sticks or the like, but for regular foundation? Yeah... notsomuch.
   
   

   
   
   
   
3. (and 4. and 5.) The #208 Angled Brow Brush, #263 Small Angled Brush, #266 Small Angled Brush
   Why skip these? All three are about $20, and I can think of several other angled brushes I like better. Go elsewhere and whether you spend the same amount or buy a cheaper brush, you're likely going to get a better angled brush!
   
   Uses for this type of brush include filling in the brows, lining the eyes, lining the lips.
   
   
   

So... agree or disagree? What are YOUR 5 must-have MAC brushes?! Which do you think are brushes you should skip?

Halloween '09 Celeb Costume Round-up

The pics are starting to filter in from Hollywood, NYC and beyond. Here's what your favorite celebrities (and the other ones, too) were wearing for Halloween...

Alyson Hannigan, Alexis Denisoff,
and their adorable baby win Top Spot:

Didn't you think he was only half-assing it, 'til you see his...er... ass?

Paris Hilton as Implant Dorothy:

And she forced (?) her boyfriend, Doug Reinhardt,
into the same costume:

Surprising reasons that these costumes annoy me:

1. Why are Paris' nails pink? If you're rich and you're going to do a costume: COMMIT. How many reds - and glittery ruby reds at that! - are there, and she goes with Barbie pink? FAIL.
2. Doug's shoes are also pink. They need to match his belt. I'm not usually a stickler for matching, but in this case he just looks ridiculous.

Paris and Doug again, as the Tooth Fairy and... a  Hooker Fairy?

Kate Pierson and friend:

I'm a product of my teens (in the 80's). You probably don't know who
Kate Pierson is, but she was the lead singer of the B-52s.
TIN ROOF......
RUSTED!

Bette Midler:

Martha Stewart as...

Er...

Um...  anyone?

Help me out here.  Bueller? Bueller?

Michael Kors:

For a man with so much taste (and money) to come up with this? I'm just disappointed...

Perez Hilton as Lady Gaga:

Gwen Stefani, her kids, and her stick-in-the-mud hubby:

Kingston and Zuma look so cute!

Christina Aguilera and her son, Max:

SHOCKING TO ME THAT I LOVE THIS COSTUME! lol

Regis and Kelly as... well, it's obvious:

Ryan Seacrest as Erik Estrada as Ponch with Erik Estrada:

(say that 5 times fast!)

The Today Show folk as Star Wars folk:

Actually using real items from the movie set!

Rachel Ray and Rosie O'Donnell:

Anyone got an explanation for the prolific use of Dorothy costumes this year?

Jerry and Charlie O'Connell:
 

Heidi Klum is not an angel:

The only time I will ever say "I want to eat Kelly Osbourne":

It took me a moment,
but here's Jessica Alba as Dora the Explorer:
I suppose Cash is Diego?

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Paris & Doug (Dorothy); Kate; Bette; Martha; Michael - D-Listed
Perez Hilton - Perez Hilton
Gwen, Zuma and Kingston; Christina & Max- JustJared
Regis & Kelly; Ryand & Erik; Today Show; Rachel & Rosie; Jerry & Charlie - E-Online.com
Alyson, Alexis & Satyana; Heidi; Paris & Doug (fairies); Kelly & Luke; Jessica & Cash;  - Celebrity-Gossip

Best.Costume.Ever!

as seen on the Boston subway

Day of the Dead LOLZ

Day of the Dead '09 - Makeup

I love the Day of the Dead. Here are just a few reasons why...

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Day of the Dead '09 - miscellaneous fun

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Dude- that's PERMANENT!

Just playing around, writing some posts for tomorrow, and came across this fool.

That is a tattoo on his face, folks. Not makeup. Nope! A TATTOO.

8 Days of Halloween - Amazing Halloween makeup!

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There is so much amazing makeup out there everyday, but the freaks artists come out on Halloween Night! Throughout this past week, I've highlighted some themes, but there's so much more! Some didn't fit in the themes others just didn't make it in the posts. Take a look at some of the other great amateur and pro looks I found:

The next two looks are from MAC, created for The Early Show on Friday, 10.30.09:

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I know you dressed up, right? Share your pic with us by linking to your site in the Comments or emailing a pic to jen@beautyschoolblog.net. Or Comment with links to some great makeup elsewhere on the web!

8 Days of Halloween - Misc. treats!

Some great Halloween Links

Last-Minute Costumes

• Ya know that busted black umbrella you just haven't gotten around to tossing? Pat yourself on the back for your laziness and create a Halloween masterpiece with it! - Cheap and easy last-minute costumes
• Grab an eyeliner pencil and make a costume in 4 minutes, thanks to BellaSugar! - 15 Ultra-Last Minute Halloween Makeup Ideas
• Dressing as Michael Jackson "too soon"?? - The 7 Deadly Sins of Halloween Fashion
• If you have red lipstick and a nice outfit, you can join the ranks of couture Halloween fashion - Stylish Halloween Costumes

Jack o'Lanterns

• Get inspired - make a fantastic pumpkin this year! - Pumpkin Way (example at right)
• These pumpkins are sick!
• Pumpkin carving at its wildest! - ExtremePumpkins.com
• Pining away for a peek at a Statue of Liberty Jack o' Lantern? Enter stage right: Scott Cummins, pumpkin carver. -PumpkinGutter.com

Halloween Crafts

• "You don't have to be 'Scary' (or even local) to play with this group of alternative crafters!" - Follow along with the folks at ScaryCraft for a gazillion ideas for Halloween crafts.
  
  
• A skeleton + a kitty = Skelekitty! The life of an arts-and-crafts-ing skeleton feline is never easy but always pretty!
  
  
• Adorable mummies are easy and fairly cheap to make.
  
  
  
  
• SUPER COOL: Make a mummified fairy!
  
  
  
  

Cool Sites

• Planning a Halloween wedding for next year? You're not alone, and there's a site to prove it. -Halloweddings.com
• Halloween miscellaneous-ness abounds at Old Fashion Halloween
• If you're in the mood to just browse a cool and dark website, check out The Art of Darkness, which is where the aforementioned mummified fairy.
• LiveJournal group CraftyGoths is a great time-zapper! I could play here for hours. 
• Sure, it's too late to order for this year, but curl up with Etsy.com and search "Halloween" - stock up for next year!
• Are you ready to fully commit to your Goth lifestyle? (Or interested in seeing what that means?) Visit the Gothic Martha Stewart and prepare to get your decorating on!
• Get lost on CreepyCupakes.com - the "Life & Times of a Happy Halloween Homemaker". It's not (just) about food, but rather all sorts of spooky decorating and crafts and all things Halloween.

Costumes:

Fan of Pop Art? Not as much as she is!
(created by a MAC artist, of course)

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Don't you just want to shake him?

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Now, who knew there was an app for that!?

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Truly bizarre:

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[Insert "something's fishy joke here]

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You know this dog is thinking "F-you!"

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What, exactly, is Mr. Lego grabbing with this left hand?

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No. Just... NO:

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I loved these things on Sesame Street! The Yip Yips:

I KNOW you've seen some
great costumes & sites ---
please share in the Comments
so we can all enjoy them!!

Editor's Picks - #1

Ya'll, I did this on request for another site that ended up going nowhere, so I pulled out. But while leaving, I boxed up my posts and brought them with me and thought I'd share. If you like this idea, "Editor's Picks", let me know and I'll do it weekly. If you don't like it, I'll skip it. Vote at the bottom of the post [poll embedded].

Editor's Picks #1
Stuff I like right now

1. NARS The Multiple Coffret - 3 Mini Multiples: Orgasm (pinky peach shimmer), Copacabana (glistening pearl), South Beach (shimmering apricot)
   Seriously, folks, I need this. I've been wanting all three of these, but each full-size is $37. I can get these three minis for $40. Let's face it, I'm never going to use all of a full-size Multiple with all of the makeup I've got, so this size is perfect. Do the math, here - It's essentially 3 for the price of 1. Duuuude...
   
   Oh, wait! Not sure what "a Multiple" is? These are cream-to-powder products in stick form, and they're lightweight, shimmery, and sleek. Use them anywhere - they have multiple uses (Hence the name. Get it!?). Great for highlighted eyes, kissable lips, glowing cheeks, shimmering decollete and shoulders...
   
   Now, if only they'd do a special BSB Set with minis in St. Barts (taupe shimmer), Luxor (iridescent pink) and Portofino (shimmering coral), I'd be in Heaven! They could call it "The pale girl's special"!
   
   
   Sephora Exclusive - Limited Edition $40
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Bond No. 9 - Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York
   I reviewed this great unisex scent here, already, but I'm still loving it! It's definitely on my Big Bottle Wishlist (for I only have a tiny, dwindling sample!) along with Bond's other Warhol scents (Silver Factory & Lexington Avenue ) and their amazing Chinatown (which I can't believe I haven't reviewed.... but I can't find the link!).
   
   50ml for $145, 100ml for $220
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Purple Lab - Huge Lips Skinny Hips Lip Gloss
   I haven't personally tried this lip gloss, but it gets such rave reviews from everyone who has, I just can't wait to get my hands on it!
   
   Six shades - designed so at least one will work for you! - of silky, non-tacky, plumping (without stinging!), moist, hydrating goodness with a twist! The "skinny hips" part of the name kicks in with the addition of orange peel extract and Hoodia, the former being a metabolism booster while the latter is reported to contain an ingredient (P57, for those of you taking notes) that may signal the brain to make you feel full.
   
   $20 at b-glowing. Visit Purple Lab here.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Kiehl's Imperial Body Balm
   Amazingly healing and hydrating balm. I reviewed it here. I got a tiny sample from Kiehl's and now need a tub vat! This is saying a lot, because I'm usually fairly underwhelmed by Kiehl's in the bang-for-your-buck department.
   
   8oz for $40 <---- yes, outrageous but totally worth it.
   
   
   
   
5. Living Proof No Frizz Wavy Curl Defining Spray
   We already discussed the No Frizz shampoo and conditioner and why they're unbelievably rad. Now I want this spray! I have wavy hair, but since it's in a pixie at the moment it's a non-issue.,  but should I choose to grow it out again, I'm headed for this product immediately. I will be picking it up for the kid, though.
   
   3.4oz for $24
   
   
   
   
   
6. Judith Leiber Sphere
   Sexy rhinestones light up this Judith Leiber wristlet, so the party is with you no matter where you go!
   
   If you're reading this and you can afford this handbag, I'm not mad at ya! I will, though, encourage you to support your bloggers and send me a donation (email me at jen@beautyschoolblog.net and I'd be glad to give you my PayPal info!).
   
   A mere $2,495 (I'll take two!)
   
   
   
   
   
7. Marc Jacobs Cammie
   I'd like you to meet my new friend Cammie. She was made for me by design god Marc Jacobs, and her punchy color will melt that early Fall frost! 
   
   $495 at Bloomingdales
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tars
   If you haven't tried super-pigmented, meant-to-be-blended lip products yet, you should. I'm eying up Plum and Hush as the newest additions to my kit. A teeny tiny (I mean it!) amount gives a silky, perfect look and the color combinations you can create are endless.
   
   $12.50 through the OCC website
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
    
9. The Good Wife
   Have you been watching The Good Wife? Julianna Margulies artfully plays the resilient Alicia Florrick, who keeps putting one step in front of the other after her husband (Chris Noth) gets tossed in jail after a very public sex and political scandal.
   Why I love it:
   
   • One word: Julianna Margulies!
   • Archie Punjabi's (shown in pic below) perormance as sarcastic and jaded research assistant, Kalinda.
   • Chris Noth is there (good) but not the focal point (better!). While I love Chris Noth, this show is about Alicia's struggles and not Noth's character. It's clever to focus on the wife herself and only dip into the scandal in quick clips. Noth's character, Peter, isn't even listed on main cast rosters (he's a "guest"), and he's mostly seen via flashback or brief prison visits.
   • Likewise, Christine Baranski is there, but not overwhelmingly so. I find her annoying and think she's an over-actor, though her character here is pretty good. I just think she's got that kind of personality that takes over anything she's doing. Here, though, minimal impact.
   • I'm completely fascinated by the makeup for Alicia. The makeup artist in me is transfixed, trying to figure out if the gorgeous Julianna is purposefully made to look dowdy, or if it's just bad makeup. Her foundation is just a bit too cakey and the eyeshadow used in most scenes is terribly unflattering. I will keep watching to see if her makeup improves as her character gets further from the scandals. (Yes, I'm a geek!)
   
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10. Candy Land Sweet Celebration
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    I officially deem this The Year of the Hat. I'm starting with this cozy number from Anthropologie! 
    
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12. Black Phoenix Trading Post - Down the Rabbit Hole Atmosphere / Linen Spray
    I'm going nuts waiting for Tim Burton's version of Alice in Wonderland. While I wait for it to hit theaters next year, I'll be madly spraying Black Phoenix Trading Post's orange marmalade, daisies, dry leaves and crunchy sticks-scented Down the Rabbit Hole Atmosphere / Linen Spray around my house and waiting for Johnny Depp to show up.
    
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Many apologies for not replying to comments. Well, for the fact that it appears as if I am not replying to comments. I actually have been, but Typepad has had a major FAIL and they haven't been coming in.

You see, they have a "neat" feature that emails me when you guys comment, and then I simply reply to the email and my reply is posted as a comment.

Allegedly.

Only it's not working, but I didn't realize it, so I am so sorry for asking you to de-lurk and then appearing to ignore you! I surely wasn't and I enjoy every single comment and cleverly craft a reply to each one (and then, apparently, email it into the ether, never to be seen again!). I'm about to re-reply to everyone and then pen a nasty note to Typepad.

What are YOU doing today?

8 Days of Halloween '09 | Day 7 - The Monster Mash

Zombies and monsters and goblins - OH MY!  When in doubt, rock a Halloween look that scares and thrills! There are so many ways to go spooky and scary, so this post will be a Monster Mish-Mash.

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I find it hard to pass up an opportunity to throw over to my imaginary best friend, Kandee Johnson, so here ya go - a great way to make fake scars/wounds:

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PS: It cracks me up that when I searched "monster makeup", this came up!

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Vampire makeup - with stuff you probably already have at home!

An "easy" vampire look? Depends on the person trying it, but it's certainly not made with any fancy products. I used foundation, a liquid lighter than my skin, a liquid and powder darker than my skin, and a handful of brown, taupe, grey and burgundy-ish eyeshadows. Oh - I also used a very jelly-like red lipgloss for the dripping blood. Well, there's one other thing I used that helped a lot and isn't necessarily hanging around everyone's vanity is a green concealer (but that can be faked / tweaked).

 

 

Clearly, this isn't a "sexy vampire"!

Steps:

1. Lightened face with a white liquid. I used FACEatelier's Zero Minus, but you could use anything lighter than the skin- even Hallowen-store makeup. You could also really powder the face - anything to mute any normal-looking, healthy vitality!
2. Took a liquid quite a bit darker than my skin to contour. I used FACEatelier's Zero Plus, but you can use an eyeshadow, a dark blush, a bronzer without shimmer, a brown lipstick. I applied this shade to the hollows of my cheeks - rather, where I wanted there to be hollows! I contoured the chin, jawline, temples and forehead. I blended well, then powdered my face.
3. The same darker color got blended into the eye area. I mean: the whole eye area! I pushed it into the hollows of the eye socked above the eye, on the lid, into the crease and above. I used a MAC #217 to do this, then went back with a sponge to build up areas I wanted more dark.
   
   TIP: You know those spots you usually lighten-up with concealer?
   Dark circles, the area between your tearducts and your nose?
   Darken 'em, powder, then darken again!
   
4. I used a fluffy shadow brush (in this case, a MAC #217) to brush a blend of grey, taupe, and burgundy (all matte!) into those same areas, and also under the cheekbones. I then put that color down on the sides of the nose, too, to change the shape ('cause it's Halloween, so why not!?).
5. I used the same brush to pick up a darker blend of greys and taupes (all matte!) and created some darkness around the forehead. The best way to do that is to glare and find the natural lines your face makes - then make 'em darker.
6. Blend everything some more. Tweak the colors until you look dead and angry.
7. I took a green color-corrector concealer and pressed it down the center of my nose, on my cheekbones, and just above the brows (to make it look more like there was a bit of a ridge there). I used my fingers for this and didn't blend too well - just pressed it on and moved on with my life. You could do the same with (matte!) shadows - mix a light grey and a pale green to desired color and then apply.
8. Finish the eyes:
   ~I put a red-red lip liner in the lower waterline (not advising you to do that - it's "off label" and could cause you to have a reaction!), then a brown-red on both lashlines.
   ~I took a pencil brush dipped in burgundy and grey shadows (both matte!) and smudged the liner with that blend. Excellent black-eye look!
   ~An angled brush dipped in water then a darker brown helped me make crazy, wispy brows.
   ~I also used my Urban Decay lash primer to coat my top and bottom lashes well. While still wet, I dusted some taupe (matte!) shadow into them, to make them less visible. Had this been a vampy Vamp look, I would have used falsies, but it's not, so I didn't.
9. Lips were grey and taupe (matte!) shadows pressed into dry lips with my finger, believe it or not. 
10. Blood was key --- this is a vampire look, right? I used a jelly-like clear bright red gloss (from Lipstick Queen) and put it on the very inside of my lips, top and bottom. I glopped a good amount on then slowly dragged my finger away, letting the drips fall where they might. I did the same thing on the outer, lower corners of my eyes, then took what was left on my finger and patted it on the outer corners of my top lids. Voila! My eyes looked bloody, wet, and creepy. Sweet.
11. Add cape.
12. Done!

Whoops! Accidentally played with photoshop again! :)

Jessica Simpson in India

I happen to have a love affair for the Indian culture.


I don not love Jessica Simpson.

I am not sure how I feel about these pics:

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8 Days of Halloween '09 | Day - You're such a doll!

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I think this might be the most fun research I've ever done! There are so many amazing makeup artists out there and doing this "doll" search brought up so many clever and pretty ideas. I love my job.

Dolls are another common Halloween costume choice (often for teens), but I think adult women overlook it as a viable option. Really, not too hard to put together in part because so many different looks can be created! And almost all of us have something in the old closet for a costume, or we could easily get stuff at thrift stores (or high end stores if you like - great reason to check out the local Betsey Johnson boutique!).

There's not just one kind of doll, though I admit when I started this search and thought "doll costume" I immediately pictured the traditional "baby doll" look or that hyper-sexed-up adult doll atrocity. But just browsing here will give you some new ideas, I think! It sure did me.

I'm partial to the gothic or broken-doll looks, myself, but those of you who know me won't be surprised to hear that! I also love the super-sweet looks (see Galliano look above) and the more cartoon-y looks (again, no surprises here!). What are your favorites!?

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To Do:

• Make eyes look extra big, either with exaggerated makeup that goes way outside the margins, or by bright and light colors. Doll eyes are big and round, so avoid angles and hard shapes. Use curves and blend if appropriate (depending on what kind of dolllike look you're going for).
• LASHES, LASHES, LASHES. Lots of lengthening mascara over an extending primer is great, or grab some falsies (you can even put on more than one pair for a lot of oomph!) A trick to make eyes look rounder: take a strip lash and cut it in half. Place the 1/2 strip in the center of the upper lashes to make the top of the eye more prominent. You can also concentrate lengthening mascara in the center of both top and bottom lashlines to fake roundness. Another great trick: draw on lashes or place a strip lash about 1/2 an inch below the lower lashline and color in between white (don't forget to do bottom waterline white, too).
• Dolls have no flaws! Skin must be perfect. If you want freckles, draw 'em on, but obliterate your own and any other flaws with full-coverage foundation before putting on makeup. To really clear away anything human, moisturize skin and let it soak in, then conceal everything and anything you see. Then put on multiple thin layers of foundation, waiting in between applications to let them set, until perfection is achieved. You can buff a shimmer powder or illuminating lotion into the skin to get a high-shine plastic finish (MAC Mineralize Skinfinishes are great for this, but there are a gazillion shimmer products to choose from, including eyeshadows you may already have!). 
• Cheeks are usually played up with rosy hints or bold circles.
• Cartoon-style doll? Use bright colors and try cream formulas for more punch. Ditto some gothic style dolls. Porcelain doll or "pretty" doll? Use powders and soft dreamy shades.
• Lips depend on the doll style, too, but often reshaping the natural lip is helpful. Use your white makeup or foundation to cover your lips first, then redraw using the appropriate colors for your doll style. Try an exaggerated cupid's bow or even a heart! You can gloss or not - play around and see what you think looks best!

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PSST! Look below: that's no lady! lol

What a witch.

Felt witchy today, so I naturally acted out!

The above is photoshopped, because I wanted to see if I could do it. :) I'm teaching myself photoshop, so I changed the skintone (obviously!).

I wanted to play with an "easy" witch look that fell somewhere between "just" green eye makeup and a full-on green look with fake nose, etc. Those things are great, but I wanted to do an informal series of makeup for Halloween that shows you can fairly easily sketch in an idea with products you already have at home (or can pick up without hassle--- and cheaply!).

This is what I came up with, but of course as soon as I 'shopped the green in I wish I had gone all of the way with the makeup!

Here's what it looks like without the green filter:

So, with an eye to proving it can be done cheaply with what you have at home or with one a few additions, I won't be saying which products I used (except one cool one).

Face: Witches can have so many different looks, but I wanted a bit of that Evil Queen Witch look with fair skin and red lips, so I started by whiting down the face. You could use a shimmer cream, a foundation lighter than your own, or mix a light luminizer with your own. I used Face atelier's Zero Minus all over the face, then loaded on some too-light mineral powder I happened to have tossed in a drawer after realizing it wasn't my shade. I used a burgundy blush for a bit of color - the shade matches one of the colors I put on my lips, so they all tie together. Cohesion really helps a look appear more "done".

Contouring: I wanted to change the shape of my face a bit, but didn't want to apply prosthetics or glue over my brows or any of that nonsense (which is super cool, but not the point of this particular look!). I took a taupe-beige eyeshadow and used it for most of my reshaping. I contoured the cheeks heavily using an angled shader brush. The shape and application was much more dramatic than my usual contouring - I used a steeper pitch from temple to just below the pupil around the area of the tip of the nose. I also shaded the outer portion of my cheekbone, which usually curves outward - I wanted to blunt that shape and make it look like I had a longer, thinner face --- you know: "witchy", whatever that means. I also shaded the outer "corner" of the jawline for the same reason. I took a fluffy shader brush for eye makeup and used the same contour color along the sides of my nose to make it look longer, and then pushed up the tip of my chin a bit, too. I took a firmer brush and dusted in a bit of a chin cleft, just for grins. :)

Eyes: I wanted a strong green look, so I put a green cream shadow on first to help intensify the shades I put on top (optional). I used only two green shadows here - both from Yaby. Eyes could be more elaborate or less, depending on what you want, of course. I just wanted simple. A brighter "grass green" went from lashline all of the way up to the brow. A darker green was placed in the inside of the nose and up to the brows, then blended into the other green, to help add to the elongation of the nose and the plunge of the brows. Speaking of brows, I took a small angled liner brush, spritzed it with water (or you could dab it into a wet tissue) and tappped it into some matte black shadow. First I traced my own brows, then exaggerated their shape with a stiffer arch, then pulled the inner corner in and down to look a tad evil (I hope). Black liner went across the top lid and got smudged along the bottom lashes, too. I used a black pencil on the waterline, but the angled brush and wet black shadow works great for that, too! I tossed on some false lashes (they're cheapie Ardells from Sally Beauty), too, but a few passes with a lengthening liner would work, too.

Lips: Super basic. Could have done green, but was feeling an easy red today! I used a lip brush to place a bright red lipstick on the entire lip, then took a burgundy lip liner and darkened the corners and bottom of the lower lip. Then a black sparkly gloss went on top, but a red or clear would have been cool, too. By the way, I did overdraw the lips a bit, trying to get a more shapely look. I exaggerated and curved the top lip and pulled the bottom lip down a bit in the center, too. That's not necessary, but fun if you're in the mood.

Summary:

Is this a terribly complex look? Not really. Is it the best witch makeup in the world? No.
But I did it in about 10 minutes, which means you can too.
Maybe next year I'll do "fancy" makeup tutorials on YouTube
but I will think it's important to do some attainable looks to show you that
YOU can do this, too!

Great sources for cheap makeup:
Look at Sally Beauty for little nail polishes, shadows, lipticks.
Check out the drugstores and Walmart to see what they have...
Dollar Stores actually have makeup a lot of the time.
If you ever have an opportunity to pick u one of those "blockbuster sets" somewhere
(Sephora, Ulta, Kohls, etc) they often have colors you might not use
except at times like this, but you get a ton and will have 'em forever!

 

8 Days of Halloween '09 | Day 3 - Witchy Woman!

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Ruby hair and ruby lips
Sparks fly from her finger tips
Echoed voices in the night
She's a restless spirit on an endless flight
Wooo hooo witchy woman,
see how high she flies
-The Eagles

Witches. Sort of typical Halloween fare, but that doesn't have to mean "boring". The great thing about portraying a witch is that the costume can be as complex or as simple as you like! Most of a witch costume is accessories, but makeup for this idea is fun, too. You can go buy the secret recipe to recreate Elphaba's green skin, a la Wicked (out of respect for my best friend, I'll hold off on the secret ingredients for now...), or you can simply put on a bit of green eyeshadow, toss on a pointy hat, grab the kitchen broom and fly!

To Do:

• Face makeup - As I mentioned, do a simple and basic green eye (false lashes optional) and keep it basic but pretty. Or paint the face a dull or green shade, amp up the brows, pop on a false (and warty) nose, and tint the lips green. I prefer the OTT witches below - the ones that resembled a wizened crone. Those are my favorites! But the green look works, too, as do twists like red witches, using purpled, or even pulling a white witch and sprinkling on that glitter you never get to use! Hair can be slicked back in a ponytail under the hat of choice, or can billow about the face in shades of grey, white, silver, green, purple, orange, blonde or black. Do you se how easy this is!?
• Costume - Crones wear old and raggy dresses and limp along over a cane. White witches are in repurposed prom dresses or wedding dresses, often have tiaras, and sometimes have wands. Black capes are an easy (and often cheap!) find, and costume shops have cloaks in an array of shades. Carry a basket of creepy stuff, haul around a crystal ball, or tote a broom. Lots of easy solutions are handy. In fact, if you're a bit more of a cartoony witch take along a black stuffed cat (I'm talking about a toy, not a taxidermy cat, but it's up to you!).

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OK, I know the Wiccan community (and other practicing witches) can get a bit put-off by folks who dress as witches at Halloween, but I mean no offense! I actually have a lot of respect for the Wiccan religion. Send all scathing emails to jen@beautyschoolblog!

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8 Days of Halloween '09 | Day 2 - Clowns

“There is nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight….”

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There are two schools of thought on this one:

Clowns are fun vs. Clowns are terrifying

Where do you stand?

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Types of Clowns:

1. Traditional Circus Clown ("Whiteface Clown") / Auguste
   These are somewhat similar-looking clowns. The "Whiteface" has --- well, a white face. And hands. And any other skin not covered by clothing. This is "the King of the Clowns" and what most people picture when they hear "clown". Usually a leader, usually smarter than other clowns, often bossy - but this kind of clown has varying personalities, so don't feel hemmed in! For makeup: paint visible skin (including the whole face, neck, ears, hands) white, then use bright colors to accent the eyes, nose and mouth in a style that suits you and your inner clown. Some Whiteface Clowns wear modest domed hats, others are more exaggerated or "grotesque" and have bald caps, zany bold and fuzzy hair, or tall hats with flowers that shoot water. Clothing is usually a one-piece outfit with contrasting colors, but feel free to be a "character clown" who wears clown makeup and a business suit. The sky is the limit!
   
   Auguste clowns are quite similar to Whiteface Clowns, but... well, let's just put it out there: they ain't too smart! They're a bit more crazy, more over-the-top, and certainly involved in a lot of slapstick and pratfalls. Rather than a white base, the Auguste uses an exaggerated flesh-tone makeup as a canvas for brightly accentuated, exaggerated features. Picture a clown in ginormous shoes and billowy pants, with a big tall head with a tiny perched hat on top stumbling around the circus ring, and you've got an Auguste.
   
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   White, black, red. Those are the keys, and SILENCE! Paint the face white, like a mask. Trace around the outside with black paint. Exaggerated but simple eyebrows high above your own and black lining and marks around the eyes help facial expressions be easily read by the audience. Red lips finish the look. Wear: Black, black and white stripes, or black/white with a touch of red (like a scarf). Then proceed to shut up and irritate everyone by imitating them and pretending to be in a box.
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3. Pierott / European Whiteface / Jester
   A smart clown, usually dressed well in satiny blouses or one-pieces. This is a Whiteface Clown, but think more "jester". These are usually sad clowns, dressed in black, white or red. Makeup is similar to that of a Mime, but a a tear or keep liner and even lipstick down-turned. The Jester is more of a prankster or jokester, often found entertaining royalty in brightly colored garb topped with a 3-tipped hat with jingle bells. Their makeup is obviously going to be more upbeat than the Pierott - often shown with triangles or harlequin patterns on the face. For these, try glitter and bright colors!
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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   The Sad Tramp has a rough life, and his sad expression and tattered-looking clothes are the proof. Turn the frown upside down and you have the Happy Hobo, who you can think of as the same clown, but with his cup half full. Makeup is similar to that of the Auguste, with the addition of a "5 o'clock shadow" on appropriate characters. Be sure to exaggerate the normal features with the makeup you choose, so you can easily portray emotion. Bag Lady Clowns are often the feminine version of these clowns, with others in this style can be Keystone Cop types, hillbilly style clowns, or other "hard-luck" or scrappy types.
   
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   Take any of the types of clowns discussed, change the shape of the eyebrows, possibly add a creepy texture to the skin, fluff up the hair and practice your cackle. Axe or machete completely optional.
   
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PS: That's Neil Patrick Harris!

And the next one is the singer Pink:

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I know, I know  - it's a painting, but its still a righteously evil Jester!
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And a tribute to a great actor and terrifying clown:

8 Days of Halloween '09 | Day 1 - Vampires!

Starting a week-long series spotlighting various themed Halloween makeups. Why? Well, lemme share something with you: this is a makeup blog! Besides, I LOVE HALLOWEEN! Got suggestions or want to point us all to some great Halloween makeup!? De-lurk and give us a Comment or two!

In this era of all things Twilight and True Blood, I just had to start with a fave of mine: VAMPIRES!

To Do:

• Pale skin (always)
  It is important to remember that vamps don't hang out at the beach. Use foundation that is too light, special makeup in white (for a more believable look, mix it with your normal foundation to lighten it - unless you're going for hokey super-white skin), or a super light powder. I suggest mixing in some grey, taupe or even green - just a touch- to give your pallor a bit of the otherworld feel. Loose pigments are great for that, or scrape just a touch of eyeshadow out of a palette into your makeup (mix it on the back of your hand before applying).
• Dark eye makeup (usually)
  You can go vampy (here, a synonym for sexy) or dead. Your choice. Either way, you might want to grab some black, taupe, grey, deep dusty purple or even burgundy shadows. Tip: to look poorly rested and a bit deranged, try lining the lashes with a burgundy or red lip pencil, then smudging (not recommended for the waterline!). The key here is BLEND, BLEND, BLEND. You can also go more Elvira and do a fancy dark smoky eye or cat eye, but stick with well-blended darks and reds for a more traditional (and terrifying!) vampire. If you want to go whole-hog, get some contacts and prefect your death stare.
• Red lips (often)
  Super red lips with gloss = glamor vamp. If you don't want to go high-maintenance undead, try using your finger to smudge a burgundy or wine shade into the lips - no need to be precise. Vampires don't show up in mirrors. I prefer a more honest depiction of a vampire, so I'd go with a matte and creepy shade closer to the skin color. Chapping and lines a plus in this case!
• Fangs (when excited)
  I hate those hokey one-piece fangs, but if you can find a good mouth appliance go for it!
• Blood (only after feeding)
  Go B-movie with bright red blood dripping out of the corners of your mouth, or Hollywood by cheeking some blood capsules for just the right moment! It's up to you. I would skip the blood, though, because it usually looks campy, not scary.
  
  

Optional enhancements:

• Got a friend? Apply a bite mark to his/her neck.
• Contour your cheeks with a grey/taupe/tan blend (not bronzer!).
• Up the ante even more by contouring your brows and forehead to get that demonic scalloping.
• I suggest pulling the inner corners of the eyebrows down and in (together) just a bit with brow pencil or powder, to help hint at that overhanging brow common in your average vamp.
• Ensemble: capes are very chic if you're a caricature blood sucker, but don't let that a) cost you money or b) dampen your creativity! Anyone can be undead! Stretch your imagination by portraying a vamp from a particular time period, wear something "goth", or go modern and wear clothes out of your closet (just make sure your everyday clothes are ok to get blood on - ya never know how things are going to go!).
  
  
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This is a great venue for me to indulge in some eye candy for the girls:




While I fell for book-Edward, Robert Pattinson's movie-Edward
does nothing for me. But I know he does for some of you, so
YOU'RE WELCOME.





Mr. Compton. Oh my!






Erik. SOOOOoooo swoonworthy!

But the honor of World's Sexiest Male Vamp goes to Spike. Always.
Drink it in:







It had to be done.