Beauty

Expiration Dates for Every Beauty Product

November 7, 2015
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Makeup Artist Carla Duca of Carla D Makeup Artistry Has You Covered for Fall

October 4, 2015
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Carla Duca of Carla D Makeup Artistry knows a thing or two about beauty.  Whether you’re looking for a natural look, dark eyes or dark lips, Carla has you covered: Natural: *** Dark Lips: *** Dark Lips and Dark Eyes:

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All Eyes on You

August 27, 2015
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Ready for a different for a eyeliner?  This look shows off an edgier side of you this  fall.  Try eye dots or triangles underneath the eye. *** A clumpy mascara make eyes look wider and brighter.  The Colossal eyeshadow makes for a great look. *** Eyebrows are usually thin and even, but this season, paint […]

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How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

July 28, 2015
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Yes, we all know that washing our hair can be a pain.  However, we’re all in luck!  Chicago area stylist Denise DeMarco said that washing your hair every day could damage it, and strip it of its natural oils.  “You should be washing your hair, at the most, every other day,” she said.  “But, washing […]

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The Biggest Beauty Trends for Summer 2015

July 20, 2015
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1.  Bare Faced Growing up, did your mother ever tell you that less is more?  A huge trend this summer is to be bare faced. 2.  Purple Princess Purple eyeshadow is a hot ticket this summer.  Whether it’s a lilac or deep purple, purple eyeshadow is a popular makeup trend. 3.  Ruby Red Even though […]

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Hot Summer Trend Alert: Pastel Hair

July 8, 2015
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The HOTTEST Nail Colors for Summer

June 24, 2015
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Dior – Dior in Glory $27 dior.com   YSL – YSL in Nuit Blanche $27 nordstrom.com Butter London – Butter London in Kip $15 butterlondon.com Tom Ford – Tom Ford in Coral Beach $32 tomford.com OPI – OPI in Withstands the Test of Thyme $13 ulta.com Dolce and Gabbana – The Nail Lacquer in Light […]

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How To Do a Fishtail Braid

June 2, 2015
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  Prep hair with a dry texturizing spray, then split into two equal parts. Grab a small piece of hair from the outside of the left part, and cross it over to join the right part. Grab a small piece from the outside of the right part, and cross it over to join the left […]

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Keep Your Eyes Safe

May 17, 2015
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How do you apply your eyeliner?  According to a Chicago based eye doctor, don’t put your eyeliner directly in your eye ducts.  Apply your eyeliner on the outside of your eye ducts.  Putting makeup directly in your eyes could lead to eye infections.  Also, always remove your eyeliner properly with eye maker remover.  

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Blush and Be Happy

May 17, 2015
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Who hasn’t had a beauty blunder with their blush?  To avoid a cakey look, mist your palms with water and lightly pat your cheeks after applying your blush.  It will make you blush look natural, and you won’t see the powder sitting on your skin.  #HellYeah Source:  Redbook Magazine

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