Lashes can alter your look, whether you opt for a spiky, mod fringe like sixties model Penelope Tree, or a coy curl like actress Kirsten Dunst. Beginners should start simple:"For a natural lash, use a tint [try the water-based Clean Lash Tint by Neutrogena]," says California makeup artist Joni Powell, who perfects celebrity eyes on The O.C. "For extra oomph, coat lashes with a primer and a thicker mascara." Before applying product, gently close a curler at the base of the lashes and pulse up toward the ends. Wipe excess mascara off the tip of the wand and wiggle horizontally upward to the lash tips. Curious about falsies? For easy experimentation, cut up to two months. If you go with a pro, prevent infection by making sure to see someone certified by a company like Xtreme Lashes. Batter up!
TIP#1:Eye-makeup remover before bedtime is a must, especially if you use waterproof mascara.
TIP#2:Don't pump the wand in and out of the tube: It encourages bacteria growth and dries mascara up.
TIP#3:For a daytime alternative, try navy mascara, which brightens eyes.
TIP#4:Dramatic lashes highlight unkempt brows. Groom accordingly!
TIP#5:For a night out, intensify your look with colored mascara.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Score lovely lashes in the blink of an eye.
The Italian Job:Margherita Missoni
Style runs in the family for aspiring actress and beauty connoisseur Margherita Missoni.
At just 23, Margherita Missoni has a lot on her plate. She juggles acting lessons, being relentlessly photographed by paparazzi who adore her personal style, and serving as a muse to her family's fashion house. How does she do it? "I listen to my mother," admits Margherita, who now lives in New York City. "She gives great advise." It makes sense then that her mom(Angela Missoni, the creative director of the brand's women's line) handed Margherita her latest assignment: her role as the face of the Missoni signature fragrance. "I was nervous," she says. "But when I realized what an opportunity this was. It's a dream come true!" And with her obvious comfort in front of the camera, there's little doubt that the would-be actress will make the leap easily from It girl to headliner. "I love acting--I'm young," she says. "I have the rest of my life to be a grown up. Right now, I enjoy being carefree."
HER TOP ADVISE
TIP#1:Think prevention.It's never too early to start using rich eye cream.
TIP#2:To look naturally happy, recall a favorite place when being photographed.
TIP#3:Deep-condition hair and avoid blow-drying more than twice a week.
TIP#4:Tinted moisturizer gives skin a finished look without being too heavy.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Pink Slip:Indulge in summer's sweetest treat for lips
Indulge in summer's sweetest treat for lips: delectable shades of rose.
Tip#1: The first step to a gorgeous pout? Soft, smooth lips. Moisturize with the ultra-emollient Kiehl's Lip Balm SPF 15. "Medicated" balms often contain menthol, which can be drying. 
Tip#2: Keep gloss in place (and give it unbeatable staying power) with Sally Hansen Invisible Lip Liner, a translucent product that also softens with vitamin E and shea butter.
Tip#3: Pick the pink that's right for your coloring. Fair-skinned girls look best in cool, bubble-gum hues, while those with darker complexions should go for warmer mauve tones.
