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Christmas lights won't be the only thing that will be aglow this Holiday season! Radiant, healthy looking skin will never go out of style. Dazzle those festive parties with lots of glimmer and glow with these shimmery pretties!

Give your skin a luxe glow with Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick in Copper Diamond ($50 CAD)! This limited-edition compact comes in a gorgeous faux-leather inset and a metallic copper finish. Perfect accessory to any outfit that will surely get you noticed!

Featured in "W" Magazine (November 2008), this compact is a combination of 5 shades: candlelight, copper, gold, beige and sand. This delivers a lovely warm glow that will have you glowing in all the right places. I swirled it all together for the above photo but you can use each shade separately. Swipe on the lightest shade to highlight your eyes or swirl together and apply on the cheekbones and shoulders for a radiant finish. Tip: If you normally have sallow skin, opt for the Pink Shimmer Brick Compact to brighten your complexion. Fans of the originals will love Copper Diamond! The chic packaging alone makes this a must-have!

Get a sexy glimmer with beautyADDICTS ExpressGlimmer ($30 USD). This versatile palette can be used to highlight just about anywhere. Beauty Addicts products are designed for the woman-on-the-go who love the convenience of pre-made palettes. This creamy highlighter can be applied with your fingers, sponge, or brush.

Gals who love the dewy, youthful look will love ExpressGlimmer! This has become one of my favourite highlighters! The compact includes Glimmer - a soft focus luminizing luster for a sun-kissed, elegant sheen and Sheer - a crystal clear luminizer that hydrates and enhances glowing skin. In the above photo, the left side is the Glimmer on its own but layer it over Sheer and it becomes intensified as seen on the right side. I also find the clear luminizer keeps the Glimmer on longer, but you can definitely wear both individually. Sheer gives the skin a natural dewy finish and Glimmer bumps it up a notch with a beautiful sparkle. I like to use Glimmer in the inner corner and on lips with Sheer layered over top. The cream is easy to apply and blend and works well on the body!

Light up the room with my newest favourite, Mood Lighting Shimmer Crèmes ($20.50 each) from Three Custom Color Specialists! This fabulous palette of shimmery highlighters was co-created by makeup artist, Dina Gregg, of Bravo's "Make Me A Supermodel"! These silky highlighters are a sophisticated take on sparkle that go on light and creamy, and dry to a fine, powdery finish.

Available in 2 shades, Afterglow (on the left -pearlescent, champagne with flecks of gold and violet) and On Fire! (on the very right -bronzed shimmer with a swirl of opalescence) will highlight and contour your face! I love the subtle finish of the cremes because they can be layered or mixed together for a custom shade. Dina's tip: sculpt the cheeks with On Fire! on or below the cheek bones and Afterglow to the upper cheekbone. The silky powder finish gives a more natural finish than most highlighters which is perfect for photography or on-camera. You won't get the bounce-back from the flash like you would something more shimmery. The shadow in Champagne (middle) is gorgeous! It looks like it has flecks of pink and gold which make the eyes pop and twinkle. For use on the eyes, lips and body. Love the sleek refillable case it comes in complete with a shadow and creme brush.

They will be available separately November 19th online at www.threecustom.com and at select boutiques worldwide. Or you can purchase both Mood Lighting Cremes and makeup artist favourite, Champagne Eye Shadow, packaged in a Three Custom Specialists' Refillable trio with tips from Dina for $60 USD!

Here is Part 2 of Trae's, from Three Custom Color Specialists, beauty trend report from NY Fashion Week Spring 2009!

TRENDS
PALE & MONOCHROMATIC
THE DESIGNERS: Brian Reyes, Kai Kuhne, Malo, Marchesa, Cynthia Rowley and Barbara Tfank
THE LOOK: Skin is pale, flawless and luminous. Light color on eyes, lips and cheeks
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Use Creme Concealer with a heavy hand all over the face (you could experiment with a shade slightly lighter than your natural tone for this look). Highlight the upper cheek bones, brow bones and nose with NEW! Afterglow Mood Lighting Shimmer Crème. Light Clarifier on the inner rims. Line the eyes lightly with Smoke Eye Pencil and buff out with Warm Pebble to soften. Cool Beige Lipstick or Warm Rose for a little more color.

BRONZE GODDESS / BEACHY
THE DESIGNERS: Milly, Juan Carlos Obando and Carlos Miele
THE LOOK: A look that can only be naturally achieved by some serious baking in the sun – thankfully, we have makeup!
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Warm Bronzer all over the face. Bronze the cheeks, forehead and other high points with NEW! On Fire Mood Lighting Shimmer Crème. Line the eyes lightly with Dark Brown Eye Liner and buff out with a little Bronze Eye Shadow to soften. Set off the eyes with Light Clarifier Pencil on the inner rims. Twinkling Rose Lip Gloss.

BURNISHED SMOKEY EYE
THE DESIGNERS: Anna Sui, Reem Acra and Oscar de la Renta
THE LOOK: A very soft smokey eye, achieved with gold and soft browns.
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Surround the eyes with a mixture of Gold Eye Shadow, Bronze Eye Shadows and Warm Brown Sugar and buff out. Light Clarifier Pencil on the inner rims. Rose Crème to Powder Blush on the cheeks and Warm Rose Lipstick.




UNIQUE STANDOUTS
BEAUTIFUL
THE LOOK: Midnight dark rimmed eyes with a russet smokiness. Bronzed skin and soft, neutral lips.
THE DESIGNER: Philip Lim
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Navy Eye Liner for the inner rims and Cool Midnight Eye Shadow around the lashes, buffed out with Copper and Warm Nutmeg Eye Shadows. NEW! On Fire Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes on the face and cheeks and Simply Beautiful Lipstick.





NOT SO MUCH...
THE LOOK: a sculpted face accented by very dark, blueish purple lips. The lip was incredibly dark, so it didn’t flatter many of the models.
THE DESIGNER: YKL
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Highlight and contour the face with NEW! On Fire and Afterglow Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes. The lips would have to be Custom Blended (or try Cool Burgundy Lipstick mixed with Black from our Special Effects Palette with Sheer Pop Lip Gloss on top!)
**a more wearable alternative was seen at Zac Posen. The sculpted face was set off by a shimmering purpleish lip, but it was much more soft, and therefore more flattering than YKL.

**Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes will be available in mid November for Holiday










For more on Spring beauty trends visit Three Custom's Blog!

"Barely there" makeup can be viewed as "safe" or "boring", but this season nude has never looked so glam thanks to Three Custom's newest Watercolour for Cheeks Wallflower ($20.50 USD)!


This dewy, shimmering beige is a lovely neutral that is perfect for any look. Cheeks look perfectly sculpted and highlighted. The shade gives the face a natural bronzed hue which I thought was a great alternative to powder bronzers. The texture is dewy and creamy but never sticky. The formula is long-wearing and lasts all day (especially with a light dusting of translucent powder). Compact and convenient to carry anywhere with you. Not interested in carrying tons of products with you? Well, Wallflower doubles as a lip stain and is THE perfect nude. It doesn't look chalky and has a pink undertone so your lips avoid the "dead" look. Doesn't dry out the lips and looks fabulous paired with smokey eyes. For a glossy finish, swipe a clear gloss over top.

Get the Look:

FACE: Start with a flawless canvas. Use Three Custom Color Specialists’ Crème Concealer-Foundation to erase the little imperfections. Set with Translucent powder.
EYES: Begin your smokey eye with Warm Black Eye Shadow. Focus on the outer and inner corners and buff upwards (and outwards on the outer corners) with Cool Brown Sugar Eye Shadow to soften and create a smokey gradation. Wet a Pointed Eye Liner Brush and line the bottom lashes with Warm Black Shadow. Once dry, gently buff out to soften. To create the shimmering accent that is the center point of this look, wet a Lip or Concealer Brush and apply Bronze Eye Shadow, focusing on the center of the lid. Add several coats of Black Mascara, focusing on the outer, upper lashes.
BROWS: Keep them soft and groomed. If you don’t need to fill in, use Clear Brow Gel and with
the length of your finger, flatten the hairs. If you need filling in, use the appropriate brow powder
before the Clear Brow Gel.
CHEEKS: For a sexy, yet subtle wash of color, dab Wallflower Watercolours for Cheeks with the
fingertips to the high points of the cheeks.
LIPS: Use Wallflower generously on the lips for a lustrous nude glaze.

What do you think of this look? Have you tried Wallflower? Love it? Hate it?

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As promised, Trae Bodge from Three Custom Color, has given us the trend report for Spring/Summer '09!

Trends:
SMOKEY EYES
Designers: Carolina Herrera, Rock & Republic, Halston, DVF, Alexander Wang

The Look: Black lined eyes, blended out with soft blueish greys. The lips and cheeks are a cool, fleshy tone.
To get the look, Three Custom recommends: Three Custom Color Specialists' Black Eye Liner, Cool Smoke Eye Shadow and Cool Lilac Eye Shadow. Warm Lavender Lipstick on the lips and Violet Lotus Watercolours for Cheeks.

RED LIPS - COOL AND WARM
The Look(s): There were lot of red lips out there, some warm and bricky (50's style) and some cool and berry (40's style). Many red lips were paired with a luminous highlighted face, which is a lovely combination, especially when the focus is on the lips and the rest of the face is soft and glowing.

COOL
Designers: Benjamin Cho and Cynthia Steffe

To Get the Look, 3C recommends: Cool Red Lipstick on the lips, a very soft application of Scarlet Peony Watercolours for Cheeks and then highlight the face with NEW! Afterglow Moodlighting Shimmer Creme, further accenting the highlighting effect with Champagne Eye Shadow (one of our best kept secrets).

WARM
The Designers: Lela Rose, Proenza Schouler and Tuleh

To get the look, 3C recommends: NEW! Ballet Russe Lipstick on the lips, NEW! On Fire Mood Lighting Shimmer Creme on the Cheeks and highlighting the face with NEW! Afterglow Mood Lighting Shimmer Creme.

BRONZED FACE W/LUMINOUS HIGHLIGHTING
The Designers: Peter Som, Tracy Reese, Mizrahi, Erin Fetherston

To get the look, 3C recommends: Our NEW! Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes in On Fire and Afterglow. Alternate sculpting and highlighting with these new shimmer crèmes in our unique Crème to Powder formulation. To create more drama, set off the Afterglow with Champagne Eye Shadow

UNIQUE STANDOUTS
BEAUTIFUL The Designer: Catherine Malandrino The Look: gorgeous smokey grey/lilac eyes, with luminescent skin and a soft salmon tone on the lips and cheeks. **This is the look I've seen so far that best embodies the clothes, which are feminine and ethereal.

To get the look, 3C recommends: Smoke Eye Liner blended out with Cool Lilac Eye shadow. Coral Waterlily Watercolours for Cheeks and Warm Peach Lip Gloss. Use NEW! Afterglow Mood Lighting Shimmer Crème to highlight the face.

The Designer: Nicole Miller
The Look: Very heavy, super smoky eye using deep purples, blacks and bronze. Soft lips & cheeks. Sexy!

To get the look, 3C recommends: Black Eye Liner, Cool Aubergine Eye Shadow, NEW! Gilded Eye Shadow, NEW! Wallflower Watercolours for Cheeks (on lips and cheeks) and Bellini Lip Gloss (used over the Wallflower).

To check out some of the trends Trae was not feelin' and to see new product images, check out the Three Custom's blog. Stay tuned for Part 2 of Trae's trend report!

Summer is almost over and the '80's (the most fashionable decade lol) has come and gone. But this summer season proved that our obsession of the neon glows of the '80's is still here. From neon greens to neon yellows, these glaring brights came in shoes, purses, clothes and makeup. To bring back these fun shades makeup brands like Three Custom Color Specialists created Light Brights Lipstick which came in the brightest and most wearable shades. I am a HUGE fan and you can read my review here. Then Three Custom did the next best thing - they followed up their popular Light Brights with Light Brights High Shine Gloss!

Packaged in Three Custom Color’s signature sleek tubes with a wand, Light Brights High Shine Lip Glosses are outrageously bright colors with moisturizing, sheer coverage with a hearty dose of sexy gloss - perfect for hot summer days and nights! I say, it's not just for summer but anytime you want a sheer pop of colour on the lips.

Light Brights High Shine Gloss in Area and Palladium ($18.50 USD): Area is a juicy tangerine. The glosses are much sheerer than the lipstick and definitely wearable for anytime of the day. This shade would look great with a smoky or heavily lined eyes in black. The colour is soft but adds some warmth to the lips. Palladium is a hot pink and my favourite! This colour is so gorgeous on and you can actually see it. It's much sheerer than the lipstick but the colour payoff is excellent. It's the kind of pink that makes your teeth look white. The glosses are ultra moisturizing and the shine is super sexy! I'm obsessed with these glosses and swipe it on every chance I get!

Sure, Fall is all about dark noir but I'm sure you'll be seeing a return of the '80's neon glow next Spring/Summer!

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Summer has gone and now it's back to books, backpacks, and Fall fashion. School kids dread it but fashionistas everywhere are rejoicing and gearing up for a busy Spring/Summer '09 fashion week in New York! Fashion week runs from September 5 - 12. My plans to attend this year fell through but Makeup Junkie will still be giving you the latest Spring beauty trends to hit the runways brought to you by makeup artist and one of the founders of a favourite makeup brand of mine Three Custom Color Specialists, Trae Bodge! Don't forget, some of my fellow beauty bloggers from The Beauty Blog Network and Total Beauty will be getting backstage access and giving us the beauty scoop! Stay tuned!

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For everyday, I rarely apply a lip liner. But for shoots or going out at night I like using lip liners to bump up the lip colour and for more definition. One of my biggest beauty peeves is seeing dark liner paired with a lighter lipstick!! Eeek! Always try to match the lip liner with the lipstick or wear a neutral colour. And blend!! My favourite liners to use are from M.A.C. and Three Custom Color Specialists! What's your favourite?

A cheeky, hip site called, The Frisky, interviewed Trae Bodge, one of the co-founders of one of my favourite brands, Three Custom Color Specialists, on how to select and apply bronzer. It's a great clip full of useful tips and just in time for summer! Check it out here!

What do you get for the woman that has everything? From experience, it seems beauty products never get old! For a few years my brother's and I would get my mother a new fragrance or bath and body products every year. And every year she would still glee with excitement because my mom is Mama Makeup Junkie! If you've been fretting over what to get the woman that let you try on her lipstick when you were four, that scolded you when you picked on your little brother, that read your diary during high school, that paid your rent when you were broke, and that is the best grandmother to your kid(s), fret no more because you're bound to find some wonderful gifts for the woman that has everything!

How utterly gorgeous is this bag accessory from YSL ($56 USD)? It's like a jewelry piece and cosmetics, two of my favourite things, in one! This bag accessory can customize a bag or belt includes a solid perfume and fuchsia pearly lip gloss. Perfect for that glamorous mom-on-the-go!
For more luxurious gift ideas visit YSLBeauty.

You can give your mother breakfast in bed without lifting a finger thanks to Philosophy's yummy 3 in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath trio ($30 USD) in Cafe Au Lait, Fresh Cream, and Belgian Waffles. Mmm... I am a huge fan of any of Philosophy's shower gels because they come in such mouth-watering scents! Your mom will love the idea of having breakfast in bed anytime she'd like!

For more beautiful gift ideas visit Sephora.com

For the mother that can't decide on what lip colour to wear or loves to mix and blend, Bobbi Brown's limited edition Lip Gloss Palette is a staple of gorgeous shimmery neutrals. Bobbi Brown is known for creating beautiful convenient palettes. She takes the guess work out of matching the right colours together. This is one palette you just can't go wrong with!

For more gift ideas visit BobbiBrownCosmetics.com

Oh Chanel, why do you make me covet so? Chanel's Multi-Use Makeup Palette ($85 USD)is a mix of best-selling colours and exclusives, four eye shadows, four lip colours and one blush. This is for the mother who is a sophisticated, social butterfly. This palette will take her from day office to evening gala!

For more lovely gift ideas visit Chanel.com

For the earth-conscious mother The Body Shop is full of planet-friendly pampering treats! Pick up a Bag For Life bag and fill it up with any of The Body Shop's gift sets. A Bag For Life is only $5 and every time you buy one $2 from every bag sold goes to the Canadian Women's Foundation, an organization working to stop violence in the home. Buying this bag also saves the planet because you're refusing the use of plastic bags. This bag is made from Teddy Exports, The Body Shop's Community Trade supplier in southern India. I love gifts that just keep on giving!

For more planet-friendly gifts visit The Body Shop



Don't forget about TotalBeauty.com's Totally Green Sweepstakes! Prizes are being given away everyday so hurry be one of the lucky winners! Click here for contest details.

Know a busy mom-on-the-go? Hah! What mother isn't busy? Three Custom Color understands what products busy mom's need which is why the brand created the ultimate beauty survival kit called Mom-On-The-Go ($98.50)! The kit was inspired by co-founder, Trae Bodge, when she found out she was first expecting. The set is available in Cool and Warm and consists of an eye shadow, lip and cheek stain, bronzer, their best-seller Clarifier Pencil, Face Powder Brush, Clear Brow Gel, Refillable Trio with Mirror, and Double-ended Brush, and a Dante Beatrix Bebe Carry-all Envelope. Not sure if this is the right gift? If your mother is in the NY area get her a Gift Certificate for a One-On-One consultation ($85-$125 USD) at The Three Custom Color Specialists Color Studio! Her personal Color Specialist will provide application tips and expert color advice based on mom's personal needs and preference. If she's not in the area, give her the ultimate gift and fly her in!


Thinking a spa get-away is the ticket to her heart? Check out some sweet deals and spa ideas from Spa Beautifully by Ellen Mirza also of Lipstick, Powder, 'n, Paint!

As fabulous and covet-worthy as these gifts are, nothing beats hearing "I love you mom" followed by lots of hugs and kisses! Who am I kidding? Splurge for a gift please or make one from the heart! lol Happy shopping!

Ahh, Spring is in the air and Summer is just around the corner! Part 1 of Beauty 101: Beauty Prep For Summer, was all about keeping your skin looking flawless from head to toe. This post gives you the scoop on some hot beauty products for Spring and Summer that my makeup bag can't live without!

Three Custom products are quickly taking over my makeup stash! Is your makeup routine in need of some colour? Check out reviews from my new favourites Light Brights lipstick, Miami Glamour collection and the free mascara you receive when you purchase Poppy Lip and Cheek Stain and Peacock eye shadow! Click here for details on the promo. Ends April 30th! To read my reviews click here.

Exotic beauties don't fret because there is a makeup line that was created with you in mind! Vasanti Cosmetics caters to every woman from fair to deep dark and their informative site makes picking the right colours easy. Last week I began Part 1 of my reviews and you can check out Part 2 featuring the Manhattan 24/7 Eye Colour Palette and Tinted Lip Balm in Bahamas, a natural plum brown! Pretty! Click here for more.I wasn't really a fan of plumping glosses until now. Lise Watier Plumpissimo glosses are available in 6 beautiful hues for Spring and Summer! The line also features La Base, a plumping anti-aging Lip Primer with collagen micro-spheres. Click here to read more!

Loose Lips New York features some Spring/Summer must-haves that will get you noticed in all the right ways! One of my favourite products from the line I reviewed last year was Indelible Gel Liner in Black Cherry. Since the gel liners were such a hit, Loose Lips New York has come out with Indelible Creme Eye Shadow, another new favourite! Click here to read more.

A while ago I wrote about Make Up For Ever's Aqua Eyes liner being just kind of "meh" for me. Well, I've given it another try and have changed my tune! Click here to read more.

What are your must-haves for Spring/Summer? Have you tried any of my must-haves from the list? Love it? Hate it? Happy shopping!

Listen up Makeup Junkie readers! I'm starting April out with special promo from Three Custom Color Specialists! Last month, I did an amazing birthday give away with lip glosses from Three Custom. This month Makeup Junkie readers will receive Three Custom's Mascara for FREE when you purchase Poppy Lip and Cheek Stain and Peacock Eyeshadow from the Miami Glamour collection! All you have to do is enter the promo code 'MAKEUPJUNKIE' at checkout. Offer ends April 30th! To read my reviews on Three Custom products click here. Also, check out Jet Set Girls to read about meeting Trae Badge, one of the co-founders of Three Custom Color! Happy shopping!!



If you've read my site before then you know how big a fan I am of Three Custom. I just can't get enough! The Miami Glamour collection is one I've been lusting for because it's the perfect colour palette for Spring/Summer. Here's more info on the must-have collection:

"Prepare for a jaunt to Miami with two NEW shades for Summer! In preparation for their trip to the Makeup Show Miami (www.themakeupshow.com) in February,the Specialists teamed up with their favorite collaborator, celebrity makeup artist James Vincent
(www.jamesvincentmakeup.com). Who better but this hyper-creative makeup guru to help them create a look in homage to the glamour and heyday of Miami’s golden past that also reflects the vibrant and modern international style that Miami is known for today? This look features two exciting new shades:

NEW! Peacock Eye Shadow ($19.50) is a festive, sparkly teal flecked with glittering diamond-like shimmer.

NEW! Poppy Lip and Cheek Stain $20.50 is a bold, warm coral that can be used on the lips, cheeks and even a dab on the eye to add a dash of fun.

To get the look:

EYES - Use Peacock Eye Shadow wet as an eye liner and buff the edges for a smoky gradated look. A soft smudge of Peacock Eye Shadow can also be added along the lower lash line. Use our Bronze Eye Shadow blended into the crease to contour. Add a dash of Poppy Lip & Cheek Stain on the center of the eyelid.

Apply Navy Eye Liner on the inner rim of the eye to define and finish with lots of our Black Mascara on the upper lashes only. Brows are groomed with our Clear Brow Gel.

LIPS/CHEEKS – Blend Poppy Lip & Cheek Stain onto the cheekbones and dab onto the lips. For
extra glamour, glaze the lips with Brown Betty Lip Gloss for a sparkling golden accent.

FACE - Use a generous amount of either our Warm or Cool Loose Bronzer to give a sun-tanned
look, concentrating on the high points of the face and above the cheeks.

Founded in 1997, Three Custom Color Specialists offers exclusive Custom Blended and Ready-to-Wear color cosmetics for the eyes, lips, cheeks and face embracing all skin tones. Their products are available at select beauty boutiques worldwide, via the hotline at 888.262.7714 and online at www.threecustom.com.

Listen up Makeup Junkie readers! I'm starting April out with special promo from Three Custom Color Specialists! Last month, I did an amazing birthday give away with lip glosses from Three Custom. This month Makeup Junkie readers will receive Three Custom's Mascara for FREE when you purchase Poppy Lip and Cheek Stain and Peacock Eyeshadow from the Miami Glamour collection! All you have to do is enter the promo code 'MAKEUPJUNKIE' at checkout. Offer ends April 30th! To read my reviews on Three Custom products click here. Happy shopping!!



If you've read my site before then you know how big a fan I am of Three Custom. I just can't get enough! The Miami Glamour collection is one I've been lusting for because it's the perfect colour palette for Spring/Summer. Here's more info on the must-have collection:

"Prepare for a jaunt to Miami with two NEW shades for Summer! In preparation for their trip to the Makeup Show Miami (www.themakeupshow.com) in February,the Specialists teamed up with their favorite collaborator, celebrity makeup artist James Vincent
(www.jamesvincentmakeup.com). Who better but this hyper-creative makeup guru to help them create a look in homage to the glamour and heyday of Miami’s golden past that also reflects the vibrant and modern international style that Miami is known for today? This look features two exciting new shades:

NEW! Peacock Eye Shadow ($19.50) is a festive, sparkly teal flecked with glittering diamond-like shimmer.

NEW! Poppy Lip and Cheek Stain $20.50 is a bold, warm coral that can be used on the lips, cheeks and even a dab on the eye to add a dash of fun.

To get the look:

EYES - Use Peacock Eye Shadow wet as an eye liner and buff the edges for a smoky gradated look. A soft smudge of Peacock Eye Shadow can also be added along the lower lash line. Use our Bronze Eye Shadow blended into the crease to contour. Add a dash of Poppy Lip & Cheek Stain on the center of the eyelid.

Apply Navy Eye Liner on the inner rim of the eye to define and finish with lots of our Black Mascara on the upper lashes only. Brows are groomed with our Clear Brow Gel.

LIPS/CHEEKS – Blend Poppy Lip & Cheek Stain onto the cheekbones and dab onto the lips. For
extra glamour, glaze the lips with Brown Betty Lip Gloss for a sparkling golden accent.

FACE - Use a generous amount of either our Warm or Cool Loose Bronzer to give a sun-tanned
look, concentrating on the high points of the face and above the cheeks.

Founded in 1997, Three Custom Color Specialists offers exclusive Custom Blended and Ready-to-Wear color cosmetics for the eyes, lips, cheeks and face embracing all skin tones. Their products are available at select beauty boutiques worldwide, via the hotline at 888.262.7714 and online at www.threecustom.com.

I wish I could have picked all of you because everyone had such great reasons for being a makeup junkie! Thank you to everyone that has become a fan of Makeup Junkie and I hope you continue to stay fans! You guys are all awesome! And thank you for the birthday wishes!

Baharak, enjoy the wonderful glosses from Three Custom Color: Mango, Dahlia, and Simply Beautiful! You will love them as much as I do! And have fun picking out the yummy scented bath and body products from bobe (beyond ordinary bath essentials)!! I love the Frosted Sugar Cookie scent! You'll receive 2 $25 gift certificates! I'll be emailing you shortly with details! Enjoy and Happy Easter everyone!

I don't think it's possible for Charlize Theron to take a bad picture. Her versatile look and acting abilities put her at the top of Hollywood's leading ladies. I thought she looked uber sexy all in gold at her Sleepwalking premiere in New York. The golden makeup palette is so glamorous and is such a hot look anytime of the year especially for summer! To recreate:

Face: I like how her skin was a semi-matte finish and had shimmer in key places. When you have such a flashy dress you want it to be the focus and not over-do it with too shimmery makeup. Use concealer like Three Custom's Creme Concealer, only where needed. Dust on a face powder like Three Custom's Mini Pressed Powder for a flawless semi-matte finish. Add a bronzer to the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin for a sunny glow. Enhance the cheeks with a peachy blush like Three Custom's Lip and Cheek Stain in Poppy.

Eyes: Give the eyes a flash of gold to the lids and inner bottom lash line with Three Custom's Eye Shadow in Gold. To make them smolder, smudge Brown Sugar to the outer crease and bottom lash line.

Lips: Warm up the lips with a peach lipstick like Three Custom's Lipstick in Warm Peach. For a little shine, dab a shimmery gloss like Three Custom's Lip Gloss Wand in Bellini to the center of the lips.

image: JakelDaily.com

Just wanted to send a reminder out about my birthday give away! Thank you to those that have participated, but if you haven't yet you still have time! The winner will be chosen on my birthday, March 21st! If you haven't tried products from Three Custom Color or bobe (beyond ordinary bath essentials) then this is a fantastic opportunity! For details on how to enter and background info on the products click here! Good luck! Thank you for all your support and the early b-day wishes! xoxo