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Fall Beauty Review 2011: Shu Uemura My Lips Are Matte About You

I've tried a lot of matte lipsticks, but Shu Uemura's Rouge Unlimited Supreme Mattes ($36 CAD) are a dream. For someone that has chronically dry lips, I'm so drawn to matte finishes. Damn you flaky chapped lips and dry weather! These matte lippies are like none other I've tried though. They are soft, smooth and have a soft-focus powdery finish. I actually found that compared to other matte lipsticks, these did not accentuate my fine lines or chapped lips. However, exfoliating is essential for matte lips and while the flakes aren't as noticeable you can still see them. The soft-focus finish just made my lips look smoother and looks more natural. Other matte lipsticks can look and feel heavy like it's sitting on the lips.

The line is available in 6 shades: Angelic Pink (light pink with cool undertones), Evil Pink (bright warm pink), Darling Beige (nude beige), Alluring Brown (brown with rose undertone), Sensual Red (brick red with gold shimmer), and Brilliant Gold (sparkly gold glitter - Artist shade meant for mixing and layering).

Evil Pink caught my eye instantly. I wore this a lot towards the end of the summer when my skin was nice and bronzey. Angelic Pink and Darling Beige have a lot more white in them and are on the cooler side. Both look more like nudes on me which I love with a smokey eye. To make it work for my skin tone, I added a gloss over top with warmer undertones. If I were to reference a celebrity, Angelic Pink would so be a shade Kim Kardashian would wear. Alluring Brown is actually a great neutral and works for many skin tones. It has a rosier undertone so it makes this brown very wearable. Brilliant Gold is exactly that - brilliant. This looks pretty on its own when you want a subtle colour on the lips with gold shimmer or to perk up a flat lipstick or gloss.

Matte lips can look very polished with a very clean and flawless makeup look. Soft neutral eyes with lots of mascara, sculpted cheeks are a great fall look. To give the skin a subtle glow, add a highlighter to the high plains of the cheeks. To off-set shimmery or metallic eyes, matte lips are the perfect compliment. And if matte lips seem to heavy for you, wear the lipstick like a stain by pressing the colour into the lips with your finger. This will look softer and more natural.

Have you tried Shu Uemura's new matte lipsticks? Love it? Hate it? Want it? To view swatches, visit my gorgeous friend, Arianne's blog, Glitter Geek!

Available at Holt Renfrew locations across Canada.

www.shuuemura.com

Products were sent for editorial consideration and I truly love them.

Fall Beauty Trend 2011: Brow How

Photo Source: Style.com Alexander Wang F/W 2011

Move over bright lips and smokey eyes, in-your-face brows are this season's star. A nice, full brow never goes out of style for me though. Full brows help frame your face while thin brows just age you. Seen at Alexander Wang the full brow is bold, dark and a bit extreme especially when the rest of the face is bare. Here are some star products and key tips to achieving a full yet natural brow!

Stila All Day Waterproof Brow Color in Medium ($27 CAD): Where have you been all my life?? Because my hair is so dark, I tend to use shadows as my brow colour because I can never find anything to match properly. They are either too heavy, too dark, too grey, or have a reddish undertone.

Stila's brow colour is waterproof and seriously stays on until I take my makeup off. I got to test this while it was still hot out and humid out. The results: perfectly full brows that didn't fade or melt in the heat. I was a little skeptical when I saw the shade because it looks like a soft brown-black. But when I applied it to my brows, it actually looked like my brow colour. It really blended in nicely which I was really surprised about. The soft point allows you to mimic the way your brows naturally grow. Apply gently using upward strokes. Use it to fill in all over or just in sparse areas.

Avon Brow Gel in Clear ($6 USD): When left natural, my brows are coarse, straight, bushy, and long. It's just a hairy mess. I need to pluck, cut and use a gel to keep these puppies in place. Avon has a great, inexpensive brow gel in Clear that keeps my brows feeling soft yet locks them in. I love brow gels because they just enhance the overall shape of your brows and make everything look neat and in place. Use a brow gel to finish the brows after you've filled them in.

Are you hot on the brow trend? What are your go-to brow products?

Products were sent for editorial consideration and I truly love them.

Makeup 101 Guest Tutorial: Adding A Pop of Colour To Your Everyday Makeup

It's Makeup 101 time! We haven't done in a while so I thought it would be fun to have loyal Makeup Junkie reader, aspiring makeup artist, and friend Olivia, do a fun tutorial. She's young, gorgeous and full of creative ideas. Enjoy!

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. That means it’s time to ditch the winter wardrobe and bring colour back into the mix. This season is all about bright and bold colours. Make-up should be about accentuating your natural beauty but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your look a little more fun and flirty!

Check out these two looks to spice up your daily routine:

Look 1: This first look is meant to play up a neutral eye. You still maintain a natural look but with the blink of an eye a little daring colour is exposed.

Steps: Begin by sweeping a taupe shadow over the lid. Use the same colour to define your bottom lash line. Then use an orange shadow (such as MAC eyeshadow in Red Brick) to define your crease. To finish off the eyes, line the top and bottom lid with a brown eyeliner (try MAC fluidline in Rich Ground) and apply mascara.

To add colour to your cheeks, mix your orange eyeshadow and a bit of bronzer and blend into the apples of your cheeks and sweeping towards your hairline. I also used a little concealer on my lips to neutralize any pink tone and added tons of gloss.

Look 2: This next look brings spring flare to the classic black eyeliner look.

Steps: Start by adding a skin tone shadow to neutralize the eye such as MAC pigment in Naked. Then line your eyes with red shadow (try Make Up For Ever’s red star powder). Make sure the line is a little thicker than you would normally apply eyeliner so that the red will peak through the black eyeliner. Once you have created a clean red line you can follow that with a thinner line of black eyeliner. It should look something like this:

You can finish the look off by adding white eyeliner to the inner corner of each eye (to brighten your eyes) and adding mascara to the top lashes. You can either leave your lips natural or add a bright red gloss (such as Kat Von D’s Underage Red) for a more dramatic effect.

About Olivia

I’ve been a Makeup Junkie my whole life. It all started when I was a young girl playing with my mom’s empty blush and eyeshadow containers. That soon developed into a Lip Smackers and Bonne Bell obsession. As I grew older I began exploring the many cosmetic brands Shoppers has to offer but when Sephora finally came to Canada I knew I had found home. For years I have hummed and hawed at the possibility of becoming a makeup artist. However, when it came time to choose a career I went with my passion in school, mathematics. Now that I have finished my degree, I finally feel free to pursue my real dreams. Recently an opportunity came up to move to London, England and I just couldn’t resist! While I’m there, I hope to attend the Academy of Freelance Makeup and find out once and for all if I’m cut out for a life in fashion and beauty!

Thank you Olivia for the lovely tutorial and we wish you the best of luck! What do you guys think? Would you wear this look or something similar to it?

From Runway To Reality: How To Wear Spring's Bold Hues On The Style Glossy!

Think you can't wear Spring's bold hues this season? Check out my monthly beauty features on The Style Glossy! Check out my beauty tips on how to make Spring's bright shades work for you!

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Milan FW F/W 2011 Beauty: Giorgio Armani Trend Report

Milan FW F/W 2011 Giorgio Armani

An image that suggests a world of dreams; dreams that evoke tales of passion.The Giorgio Armani woman is dressed with soft pink make-up. Directly inspired by the soft pink tones from the Giorgio Armani collection, Linda Cantello re-interprets boudoir playing with light and shadow. Focusing on graphic eyes, more than make-up she creates illusion.

Milan FW F/W 2011 Giorgio Armani

"A new femininity a contrast between soft satiny dusty pinks on eyes, lips and cheekbones, with a new contemporary take on eyeliner, two black parallel lines worn under the eyes as opposed to on top. Strength and softness. A sensual new vision for woman." Linda Cantello

Photos provided by Giorgio Armani Cosmetics.

If I Had To Choose...Oscar Favourites

I wasn't planning on watching the Oscars in its entirety, but all the hype about James Franco and Anne Hathaway presenting peeked my interest. The youngest presenters to ever host the Oscars - pretty big deal. Not that I know, but I can imagine hosting a show as big as the Oscars isn't an easy thing. That being said, I kind of feel sorry that they bombed so bad! Wow, awkward much? It was so uncomfortable watching them host - no chemistry at all. Where James lacked in charisma, Anne sure did make up for it - a little too much. But she redeemed herself with her 8 gorgeous outfit changes. My favourite were here sparkling shoes she wore with the man tux - oh and her shimmering lashes! Love!

As for the red carpet fashion, I was a little disappointed that most stars decided to tone it down for the Oscars. It seems like by the end of award season all the effort was just gone. But there were a few stunners and repeat favourites.

Best Dressed:

Natalie Portman in Rodarte

Natalie definitely represented us prego ladies! Of all the award shows, this gorgeous eggplant Rodarte number was my fave. The dress just draped beautifully on her and overall she was just glowing! Let me tell you - I went out this past weekend trying to find a dress for a wedding that wouldn't make me look like a tent. It was hard, but I finally found one that fit in all the right places!

Runner Ups:

Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Haute Couture

Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin Klein

I loved both the looks from Mila Kunis and Jennifer Lawrence. The vintage lace detail of Mila's Elie Saab dress was amazing!! I also loved the lilac colour which really stood out on the red carpet. The vintage feel of her hair and soft makeup were perfect.

Jennifer Lawrence on the other hand was the complete opposite. Simple, chic and effortless. From the top up it may remind you of Pamela Anderson from Baywatch but this dress just worked for her. It was young, hip, and fit her body so well. Super sexy without looking slutty - hard balance in Hollywood!

Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa

Love seeing a 14 year old look like a 14 year old! Hailee, America's new sweetheart, looked darling in this Marchesa gown. She looked like a princess ballerina - so girly and soft. Up and coming young starlets - take note!

Halle Berry in Marchesa

Another Marchesa favourite, this is probably my favourite look of hers of all the award shows this season. Plus, it's Halle Berry - put a garbage bag on her and she would rock it! She's just stunning. That. Is. All.

Most Improved:

Michelle Williams in Chanel

I am so glad Michelle turned in her over-sized daisies for this sleek number from Chanel. She looked great, but is it just me or is she super awkward in interviews? Probably best to lay off the Xanax!

Who were your Oscar favourites? What did you think of the show? Hit or miss?

Photo source: JustJared.com

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Elie Tahari

NYFW F/W 2011 Elie Tahari

The runway beauty look for Elie Tahari was very reminiscent of a porcelain doll. Kimberly Soane for Bobbie Brown played up the look with luminescent cheeks, plush rosy lips, and barely-there shadow. Even the hair--a sleek center part pulled into a low ponytail--reinforced this play on minimalist chic. Esther Langham for Moroccan Oil finished off the locks with a few spritzes of shine spray for a glossy, polished look.

NYFW F/W 2011 Elie Tahari

Photos provided by beautypress.com.

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Badgley Mischka Makeup

NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley Mischka

Tom Pecheux for MAC Cosmetics created a 40's Hollywood glam makeup look (with some edge, of course), using black and silver metallic shades on the eyes. Eyebrows were defined, cheeks were contoured and lips were a lighter shade of red.

NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley Mischka

Photos provided by beautypress.com.

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Anna Sui

NYFW F/W 2011 Anna Sui

At Anna Sui, 60s-mod makeup and big, retro hair complemented the Boho chic style of the Fall 2011 collection. Pat McGrath for CoverGirl traced a bold dark line into the crease of the eye and applied white eyeliner on the inner bottom lids for a wide-eye effect. Cheeks were flushed with a hint of color and lips were neutral and glossy. Garren for René Furterer amped up the volume or the hair, heightening the back of the crown for a retro look.

NYFW F/W 2011 Anna Sui

Photos provided by beautypress.com.

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Nanette Lepore

NYFW F/W 2011 Nanette Lepore

Nanette Lepore's Fall 2011 beauty looks played up the ethereal whimsy of her collection. James Kaliardos from MAC augmented the look by opting for a naked face save for a bright red lip and frosty eye accents. The hair-- crafted by James Pecis for Morrocanoil--was a messy take on the french braid with intentionally haphazard sections pinned back.

NYFW F/W 2011 Nanette Lepore

Photos provided by beautypress.com.

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: L.A.M.B.

NYFW F/W 2011 L.A.M.B.

Despite the fact that there were six different beauty and hair looks coming down the street-gang inspired L.A.M.B. runway, the one commonality that all seemed to share was that the bigger and fiercer, the better. Hair by Danilo spanned the gamut from bouffants tucked behind lady-like head scarves, dramatically side-swept bangs, oversized buns, theatrical extensions, and an array of headpieces. The different beauty looks done by Charlotte Willer for Maybelline New York was as equally fierce with inky eyeliner, strong brows, pops of electric turquoise, thick cat eyes, and shimmery eye accents all toned down with a neutral lip.

NYFW F/W 2011 L.A.M.B.

Photos provided by beautypress.com.

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Vera Wang

NYFW F/W 2011 Vera Wang

For the Fall 2011 Vera Wang runway show, the makeup and hair played on the idea of a contrast between feminine and tough. Orlando Pita for Moroccanoil slicked back straightened hair and teased the bottom into a tucked-in ponytail. Lucia Peroni for Clé de Peau Beauté gave the models an intense pewter smokey eye which added a rougher edge to the clean, lady-like canvas: dewy cheeks and beige lips.

NYFW F/W 2011 Vera Wang

Photos provided by beautypress.com.

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Michael Kors

NYFW F/W 2011 Michael Kors

Iconic models such as Carmen Kass, Karolina Kurkova and Angela Lindvall walked the runway at Michael Kors' Fall 2011 collection, celebrating his 30th anniversary in fashion. Dick Page for Shiseido created a clean, minimal makeup look and hair was simple and effortless- loose twists with hair parted in the middle and pieces intentionally sticking out.

NYFW F/W 2011 Michael Kors

Photos provided by beautypress.com.