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Runway to Real Way: Sapphire Eyes

July 26th // 1 Comment

Remember when blue eyeshadow used to be a beauty Don’t? While you won’t find any powder-blue lids here, a deep, shimmery sapphire has been making its rounds on the runway. Take a look at this model from the Derek Lam ready-to-wear fall 2010 show:
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The model’s makeup is a bit much for every day, so here’s an example of how you can apply sapphire and look sexy for a night on the town: Amanda Crew paired blue shadow + blue liner for a layered look at the premiere of Charlie St. Cloud and the technique really made her eyes pop!

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Take this look from runway to real way with these Motives products:

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(left) Kohl Eyeliner in Amethyst $14

(right) Pressed Eye Shadow in Drama $12

xoxo,

Loren

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Do or Don’t? Keri Hilson’s Purple Lips

July 12th // 4 Comments

There’s no time like the present to try a new, flirty lip color. And while you may think dark pigment should be kept for the colder months, think again! Take a look at the recent photo of Keri Hilson rocking a rich purple shade on the red carpet:
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For a more wearable approach, ditch the bright shadow and go for a neutral eye. Here, three variations of purple for you to try:

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Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Vamp $14

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Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Plum Drama $14

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Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Maniac $14

Tell me: Will you give this vibrant shade a try? Have you already?

Love,

Loren

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Red Carpet Beauty at the Tony Awards

June 14th // 3 Comments

After an award show, I like to write up a post on the red carpet fashion so we can discuss our likes and dislikes, however, today I am changing it up a bit! This post will feature a photo gallery of some of the good, the bad and the ugly biggest beauty moments at last night’s Tony Awards:

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My best beauty pick is… Beyonce! With my worst choice being Catherine Zeta-Jones. Catherine matched her shimmery blue eye shadow to her powder blue gown – and while I do think monochromatic colors work in most cases, this is not one of them.

Which are your best & worst picks?

Lots of love,

Loren

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Steal This Look (beauty!): Lucy Lui

June 14th // 1 Comment

Lucy Lui was a presenter at last night’s Tony Awards and I am really loving her monochromatic look – she certainly knows how to do pink justice! Lucy paired a pink Marchesa gown and pink Stephen Russell teardrop earrings with soft, pink makeup:

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To steal this look, use Motives Pressed Blush in Lust and Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Rose Pearl. You could also use Motives Pucker Up Lip Plumper in Diamond or Temptress for some added shine.

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Lucy’s dramatic lashes are in perfect contrast to this feminine look. You all know how super easy it is to get eyes that pop, right? With Motives Lustrafy High Definition Mascara and Motives Kohl Eyeliner, of course :)

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How do you feel about Lucy’s pretty in pink style?

xo,

Loren

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Red Carpet Beauty: Jessica Beil at The A-Team Premiere

June 5th // 3 Comments

This pink lip color is such a pretty, unexpected twist on tomboy Jessica Biel. She looked absolutely beautiful at the premiere of The A-Team in Hollywood – not only was her makeup fresh and fun, but I am loving her relaxed, bedhead hair!

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To get hair like Jessica’s, simply create a middle part and blow dry haphazardly with a round brush. Then work some texturizing hair product around the ends to create that piecey effect.

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Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Pink Rose $14

Dabbing on the lip color with tip of your finger will help you recreate the look of soft lips. You don’t want to overdo it with the pigment or hard edges!

xox,

Loren

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