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Beauty brand MAC, designer Alexander McQueen and make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury have had a love in and the result is Alexander McQueen for MAC, a 16-strong cosmetics collection created for the  Autumn/winter 2007 Alexander McQueen catwalk show (see the absolutely gorgeous images from the show above)…

The runway look is inspired by Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra, and the collection will feature more paint pots in Electro Sky (a royal intense blue), Pharaoh  (a creamy yellow green) and Otherworldly (a mid tone sea blue).  They’ll also be new shades of black kohl eyeliners, nude lipsticks and Lip Glass lip glosses and a golden bronze Mineralize Skin Finish.  I’m excited, are you?  Read more

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Although she doesn’t admit having anything done just yet, Jessica Simpson recently told Bazaar magazine that she’d be up for cosmetic surgery down the line.  “Maybe after having kids, if my boobs dropped down to my belly button, I would get them lifted.  Maintenance,” she says.  “But… my boobs are real.”  Most people don’t doubt that Jessica is naturally endowed (high school pictures of the singer show she’s always been curvy); however, some tabloids have recently speculated that she has already had a breast lift.

Jessica has no near-future surgery plans, and she’s sure the media would have picked up on it if she had gotten facial surgery.  Her sister Ashlee may have gotten a nose job, but "I love the bump in my nose," Jessica insists.  "People have said that I’ve had things like a jaw replacement or implant or something.  I’m photographed every day of my life and have never worn any bandages or anything, so how could that be right?"  Read More

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Cameron Diaz is the ultimate beach babe bella donna! Her hair is usually a perfect hue of bleach blonde, and she’s always got a natural sun-kissed glow—most likely from her favorite pastime, surfing! We’ve looked into her makeup bag once before to get the lowdown on her flawless face from the movie The Holiday, so this time, let’s take a closer peek into her beach bag.  Read More

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The purity of Nude Skincare is displayed not only in its branding and natural ingredients, but also in its pedigree; Nude has been raised in a very well connected stable indeed.  This new beauty range has been created by Bryan Meehan, the co-founder of the British organics store Fresh + Wild, who after selling to Whole Foods for a cool $38 million in 2004 decided to look for a new eco-friendly business challenge.  The fact that Nude spelled backwards is Edun should give you some indication of Meehan’s high profile connections.  He says in a recent interview with The Evening Standard Magazine, "Ali Hewson and I were discussing her ethical clothing range Edun.  When I told her I wanted to get into natural skincare, she suggested using the name Nude. She and Bono are now my investors."  Just when we thought Bono couldn’t possibly fit in any more planet saving activities we discover the man is helping to bring us organic moisturiser!  Read More 

“Benefit Cosmetics has a 5 Minute Face routine put together by Carmindy of What Not To Wear that features her recommendations of products from Benefit. If you purchase any of the products from the 5 Minute recipe (benefit.com), be sure to add High Beam to your cart, use the promo code: CARMINDY at check out and you will get it (High Beam) for free” ( Makeup Minute.com).

This is part of the promotion for Carmindy’s new book “5 Minute Face: The Quick & Easy Makeup Guide for Every Woman.”

Why should you read this book?  Because it’s full of simple and useful information that will help you look your best in 5 minutes!  Learn:

1. How to Get Brows That Wow: What brow shape best frames your face.

2. What’s Age Got to Do with It?: Tricks and trade secrets that keep every woman looking beautiful, from teens to women aged fifty and over.

3. Beauty Comes in All Colors: Freckles? Blemishes? Carmindy solves the problems that make finding the perfect makeup for your skin tone difficult.

4. Building on the 5-Minute Face: Discover how to build on the basic face for special occasions, covering everything from sexy dates, to looking right in all-white at your wedding, to mastering hot trends like smoky eyes and metallics.

[Via MakeupMinute.com ] 

Ever since Mad Love, Drew Barrymore has been one of my favorite actresses.  Her fresh and natural beauty has always been inspiring.  It’s no surprise Proctor & Gamble-owned CoverGirl chose Drew as its newest spokesmodel.

“I am honored to be associated with a brand that has been at the forefront of its industry for almost fifty years,” Barrymore said. “CoverGirl has managed to change with the times, yet stay in touch with women of all ages and backgrounds. To be chosen not only as the newest face of CoverGirl, but to be given the opportunity to be a co-creative director of my first TV commercial is truly amazing.”

Yes, not only will the actress and filmmaker assume the roll as leading lady in front of the camera, [launching new products for the company], but also behind the camera as co-creative director of her first TV commercial!

Drew will join other celebrities like, Keri Russell, Queen Latifah, Rihanna and Molly Sims on the CoverGirl beauty roster.

[Via WWD.com]

Oprah’s been named one of the most influential women in the world, on more than one occasion; and her magazine, O, has become like a bible to many of its readers.  Is it possible to get real information about cosmetics from popular women’s magazines; magazines sponsored by the same cosmetics cosmetics companies they review?  According to The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the article “If Looks Could Kill” by Jolene Edgar, was a misguiding overview of the cosmetics industry.  The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics believes the magazine ignored work done by many respected researchers and only quoted industry-funded scientist.  Jolene Edgar provided O’s readers with skewed representation of cosmetic safety. Continue Reading…

Paulina Rubio, known as La Chica Dorada in Latin America will be the new face of MAC Cosmetics.  The internationally known pop-star will partner with the cosmetics giant to create a new lipstick shade, Rubina.  She’ll help launch the new shade with MAC on Robinson Blvd. in Los Angeles on March 20.  If you are in the neighborhood be sure to check it out!  The lipstick with be available at all MAC counters March 20.

MACCosmetics.com  [Via NewBeauty.com]