Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Tuesday, 21 December 2010

Holiday Makeup Inspired by the Stars



Holiday Makeup Inspired by the Stars

Are you ready for all of those holiday parties? Try some of these celebrity-inspired makeup looks!

Amy Adams

Amy Adams make-up is totally enchanting and appropriate for any holiday party. Simply apply a tinted moisturizer to achieve an even complexion, some mascara to enhance the eyes, and a bright red lipstick like M.A.C. Lipstick in Russian Red ($14.50 at M.A.C.) to make your teeth appear super white!

Blake Lively


Blake Lively looks beautiful with the brown-based neutral make up on her eyes, cheeks, and lips. Try MAC Powder Blush in Gingerly ($18.50 at MAC) to add warmth to your face.

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole looks like she just got back from vacation with her bronzy skin. Unfortunately most of us will not be seeing a beach for months so we have to fake it. Try Nars Highlighting/Bronzing Blush Duo in Orgasm/Laguna ($39 at Sephora).

Christina Hendricks


Christina Hendricks has the perfect soft smokey eye! Try Dior 5-Colour Designer All-In-One Artistry Palette in Amber Design ($58 at Sephora) to recreate this look. Use a neutral color all over the lid, a dark shadow in the crease, and a light shimmery color in the inner corner of the eye and under the brow.

Eva Mendes

A nude lip looks great on everyone and is a great compliment to a dark smokey eye. Eva Mendes wore a light, icy pink lipstick that brightened up her whole face. Try e.l.f. Mineral Lipstick in Pouty Petal ($5 at e.l.f.).

Megan Fox

Megan Fox always has strong, perfectly groomed eyebrow. It is important to shape and fill in your brow because they frame your face. So tweeze, wax, or thread, then fill them in with a powder or a pencil like Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil ($5.49 at Drugstore).

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum is totally rocking dark sultry eye makeup. Rim your eyes with a dark eyeliner like 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero ($17 at Ulta), then add a light shimmery color to the inner corners of your eyes. This acts as a highlighter so you don’t look like a raccoon!

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson has a beautiful berry lip perfect for the holiday season! Try Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstain in Cranberry Crush ($6.99 at Ulta) to ensure your color lasts all night!

Jennifer Aniston


Jennifer Aniston has incredibly flawless skin. Try Guerlain Lingerie De Peau Invisible Skin Fusion Foundation SPF 20 ($56 at Sephora) to get a smooth, even complexion.

Jennifer Lopez


Is the cold weather is making you glum and a tad bit pastey? Well then it is the perfect time to get your a faux glow on! Exfoliate your skin then apply self tanner like St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse ($34.48 at Asos). Don't worry you'll look more like Jennifer Lopez not an Oompa Loompa.

Katy Perry


Katy Perry knows how to have fun with make-up. This bronzy eye is super easy to achieve. Try Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Amber Blaze ($6.50 at Mary Kay) to spread all over the lid and the bottom lashes.

Kelly Osborne

We looove Kelly Osborne’s blue eye makeup. It’s bold yet still sophisticated so it’s totally ideal for a holiday party! Try NYX Single Eyeshadow in Frosted Ocean ($5.50 at NYX Cosmetics).

Kim Kardashian


Kim Kardashian always has amazing eye makeup and super long lashes. Apply a pair of fake eyelashes like Girls Aloud By Eylure False Lashes in Kimberley ($6.90 at Asos) to make your eyes look big and beautiful!

Kourtney Kardashian


We looove Kourtney Kardashian's bold colored coral lips! Try Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Coral ($6.49 at Target)

Kristen Bell


Kristen Bell looks positively glowing! To get this peachy- pink cheek try Smashbox Blush Rush in Chiffon ($24 at Ulta).

Leona Lewis


Leona Lewis played up her beautiful eyes by adding colorful eyeliner. Try this look out at your next party by using JK Jemma Kidd I-Conic Eyes Pencil Liner in Drama Queen ($14 at Target).

Leighton Meester


Leighton Meester exudes natural beauty. All you need is mascara, eyeliner, and some concealer to cover any imperfections. Try the award winning Cle de Peau Beaute Concealer ($70 at Neiman Marcus). It provides full coverage and is moisturizing.

Marissa Miller

Marissa Miller has a beautiful California girl glow. To get your face looking fresh and dewy like Miller’s, make sure you exfoliate and moisturize to prevent dry, flakey skin. You can also try a primer like Murad Skin Perfecting Primer Dewy Finish ($35 at Sephora) which can be worn alone or under your foundation.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus has incredible make-up that is easy to replicate for New Years Eve! Play up your eyes by adding false lashes, wing out your eyeliner, and apply shimmer shadow all over the lid. Try VS Brilliant Shimmer Shadow in Silverdust ($10 at Victoria’s Secret).

Natalie Portman


To rock a fuschia lip like Natalie Portman, make sure you line your lips first! This will stop the color from bleeding on to your skin. Try Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner Pencil in Fuschia ($17 at Sephora).

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams has a pop of pink on her cheeks that makes her look ever-so sweet. Try dusting Cargo Blush in Catalina ($26 at Drugstore) on the apples of your cheeks. Always smile while applying blush to achieve the most natural look!

Reese Witherspoon


Reese Witherspoon’s skin looks absolutely radiant but not overly shimmery. Try using a highlighter such as Benefit High Beam ($24 at Macy’s) to enhance your best features. You can apply it on top of the cheekbones, down the nose, the inner corners of the eyes, under the brow bone, and on the cupid’s bow of the lip.

Rihanna


Rihanna’s eyes look absolutely stunning! Try Mark Mini Mark It Stick Hook Up Stick for Eyes in Green Opal ($6 at Mark by Avon) all over your lid to make your eyes dazzle!

Sarah Jessica Parker



Sarah Jessica Parker has full, luscious lashes that make her eyes look extra big! Try MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara ($18 at Nordstrom) to get the false lash look minus all mess!

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift has a creamy, matte complexion that looks oh-so fresh. Try DDF Mattifying Oil Control UV Moisturizer SPF 15 ($42 at Sephora) to stay shine-free all day.

Thursday, 9 December 2010

Most Wanted Tech Gifts


These items will surely brighten any gadget lover's Christmas this season.
CNET editors, among others, have picked the top tech for this year's holiday season. From laptops and tablets to cameras, TVs and more, here are some ideas that might please your favorite geek.

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable
Editors’ take: Even with its slightly low USB 3.0 performance, the GoFlex Ultra makes an excellent portable external hard drive for people who need more storage.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Editors’ take: A sweet, little wide-angle compact, the Sony Cyber-shot should make a lot of snapshooters happy.

Xbox Kinect 360
Editors’ take: With its impressive body tracking and unusual, controller-free experience, Kinect is great for casual gaming parties and workouts -- assuming you have enough room to play it.


Panasonic HDC-SD60s
Editors’ take: Panasonic's entry-level HD camcorders -- the HDC-HS60, TM60, TM55 and SD60 -- deliver a nice manual feature set and good performance, plus solid video quality for their class.

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (160GB)
Editors’ take: With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for a reasonable price.

Roku XDS
Editors’ take: If you don't need compatibility with iTunes, you’ll likely find Roku's trio of affordable video boxes offers a wider range of streaming video and audio providers than Apple TV does.

Xbox 360 Slim (black, 250GB)
Editors’ take: If you don’t own an Xbox 360 with an HDMI-out port and hard drive, you might consider the new Xbox 360 because it addresses most of the concerns editors have had with previous versions.

Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT20
Editors’ take: With 2D and 3D sources, Panasonic's flagship TC-PVT20/25 series delivers outstanding overall picture quality.

iPod Touch 2010
Editors’ take: The iPod Touch is the best iPod yet, offering all the fun of the iPhone experience without a carrier contract or monthly bill.

T-Mobile G2
Editors’ take: Some minor issues aside, the T-Mobile G2 is one of the carrier's top Android smart phones, offering an excellent QWERTY keyboard, speed and plenty of features.


Amazon Kindle
Editors’ take: The third-generation Kindle's upgrades ― including an improved screen, better battery life, lighter weight and lower price ― send it to the top of the e-book reader category.

Apple MacBook Air
Editors’ take: The MacBook Air is smaller and less expensive, creating an excellent ultraportable but leaving out a few features along the way.

Apple iMac
Editors’ take: The new iMac comes with a faster CPU and a new graphics card, helping this 27-inch all-in-one desktop stay as competitive in performance as it was in screen size.

Garmin Nuvi 3790T
Editors’ take: The Garmin Nuvi 3790T combines a super-slim form, a smart phone-worthy touch screen and Garmin's GPS software into one fine navigator.