Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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Crackle nail polish; orange eyeshadow; hair feathers. The beauty trends of spring and summer were audacious, bohemian, and sometimes, downright insane.
Luckily, for our beauty sanity, the trends for this fall are way more understated. Models on runways were rocking modern takes on classic looks with bold brows, skin-flattering lip colors, and barely there foundation. Here are 10 makeup looks from Fall 2011 Fashion Week that will help you tiptoe into the new season.
1. Handsome BeautyFall's ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, June 23, 2011,
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 Hungry for fresh blood? Just in time. Tarte's new True Blood collaboration with HBO should satiate your appetite just in time for True Blood's 4th season. The three-piece line will be launched on June 27 and will be available in Sephora. Unsurprisingly sanguine, the collection features a special sparkling cherry cheek stain, a mint-infused iridescent red Lip Surgence pencil for that just-bitten stain and a limited edition palette packed with 17 eye shadows, a full-size emphasEYES Aqua-Gel Eye...
Get ready for the breeze of spring and the warmth of summer with these top beauty trends.
1. Electric Lips
Bright lip color is going to be huge this spring as seen on models with popped up coral, pink and red lips. Continued from winter 2010, bright colors like vibrant pinks, purples, and oranges will be defining not only fashion but also beauty for spring 2011 season as well. From matte to glossy finishes, no doubt that neon lips are must-haves this season. Find the hue which suits your s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, December 15, 2010,
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Red lips are perfect holiday party makeup—I can't think of anything else that looks as instantly sexy or festive—but they do require some TLC. Here's some tricks on how to achieve the perfect red lips for the holidays.
 Find your best red. If you want to try something trendy, orange-red lips are popular right now. And as for skin tone, orange-red works on mostly everyone, though it can bring out any yellow in your teeth. If you want to play it safe, a blue-based classic red is universally ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, December 15, 2010,
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 Apparently, a new study from Manchester University found that men notice lips far more than other features on the face. Scientists used eye-tracking software to show that, in ten seconds, men will spend more than half of that time staring at a woman’s lips. Geoff Beattie, who led the investigation, examines the red lip trend that started way before Swift took the stage (or was even born). “Our research suggests that lip color and perceived attractiveness are still inextricably linked, wit... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, December 12, 2010,
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 The latest on lip make-up innovation? A lip primer that mattifies any lipstick while at the same time providing moisture to the lips. Chapped-lip season is not quite the best time for a matte lip (as most matte-finish lipsticks have drying ingredients that flakes the lips). As temperatures continue their downward spiral and our shiny lip balm usage continues to climb, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a perfectly glisten-less texture. But leave it to Serge Lutens to offer up a sol... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 25, 2010,
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Another Chanel lip make-up I'm addicted to since this year's fall season started!
What it is according to Chanel: A lipstick with a moisturizing cream formula with a long-lasting satiny finish that provides medium-to-full coverage that won't fade, smudge or feather.
 Chanel Hydrabase in Sirene I say...
Mositurizing benefit: The product description of Chanel is pretty accurate on how moisturizing this lipstick is. I'm almost halfway done with my first tube and I'm in love! One of the main reasons...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 25, 2010,
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There's no such thing that speaks of classic and timeless beauty other than Chanel, from their limited edition palettes patterned from their timeless fashion pieces to their rich luxurious products. Chanel Glossimer is one of the mainstays I have in my beauty arsenal since time immemorial. I like to change my lipcolor a lot, play with different textures, experiment with matte and satin finishes, but I never seem to leave the house without this ultra-lipgloss. As a beauty blogger, I cannot aff... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 15, 2010,
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 For the holidays, it’s nice to see something almost traditional — with lots of golds, silvers, berries and plums — from such an untraditional brand. Nars cosmetics just came out with their Holiday Collection 2010 today. The colors are just the right hues I'm looking for to use this coming December, many of them shimmery and saturated but not heavy or foreboding. Francois usually likes to throw in a few quirky shades, but this time he shows some restraint to tell a tightly woven color st... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 11, 2010,
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This is a blog post on how to apply makeup for non-professional photographs (i.e. those being taken with a standard point-and-shoot camera and flash, without any set lighting.)
Do you have a special occasion to attend, a big night out coming up or simply an event where your photos will be taken? Want look great in person and on film? It can be done! 1. Start by creating a camera-friendly canvas. Exfoliate the face to remove any dry, flaky skin; then, tone and moisturize to create a smooth base... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 5, 2010,
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When I was still in gradeschool dealing with Mathematics, trial and error has always been part of the learning process to solve a certain equation. When I stepped into college, certain philosophical studies say that experience is the best way for us human beings to learn. And even after finishing school, I've had a few mishaps that could've turned to regret if I didn't convince myself that I should just "charge it to experience".
Lucky for
us ladies, when it comes to beauty choices, there a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 4, 2010,
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 Aside from its highly pigmented formulas, MAC is also known for numerous genius collaborations. From Hello Kitty to Barbie to Liberty of London to Stacey Bendet, MAC really knows how to make its users queue for limited edition cosmetic collectibles. As of the end of Septemnber, the beauty giant unveils its latest launch, Venomous Villains, which came as a result from a partnership with Disney. Rather than curate a collection around much-loved heroines, attention was turned to the bad guys—o...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, October 3, 2010,
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When the year started, all beauty junkies were off to the counters for the search for the best bright lipstick there is. The hunt went on as the trend dominated not only the catwalks, but the red carpet as well. Up until now, I still get a lot of queries as to where to find the best bright lippies even if 2011 is about to close in. Today, I'm not only giving you the scoop on what brands carry the best bright shades, but also which brands have the most affordable ones! I wouldn't want you ladi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, September 23, 2010,
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 As promised in my last blog post on HD make-up, I'll be recommending an HD make-up worth investing in. The only HD make-up I ever trusted was Makeup For Ever for its Invisible Cover Foundation and Microfinishing Powder. However lately, I've been hearing a lot of good word about Revlon's PhotoReady Make-up, particularly its liquid foundation. The said product promises to give a poreless, airbrushed skin with its photochromatic pigments that bend and reflect light to erase every flaw. While at ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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While New York and Paris are busy showing off Spring 2011's trends, let's take a look on what really matters: beauty trends that's hot now. This Ber months of 2010, try a trend or two... or maybe all! You've got until next year's Valentine's to pull these trends off.
1. Bright Lips
You can skip the heavy blush and eyeshadow this fall—all you need is a tube of traffic-stopping bright lipstick. For precision and stay-put color, fill in your lips with a matching liner and layer lipstick on top.... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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How to join and qualify:
1. Log on to Facebook.
2. Visit, “like”, and "share" Dior Co's Beauty Blog website.Like and share buttons are just below the website header and above the latest blog entry.
3. Share the promo photo on your facebook wall and tag at least 5 friends.
4. Post your entry (Which among Dior Co’s beauty blog post is your favorite and why) together with the link of the beauty blog post you've chosen on Dior Co Make-up Artistry’s facebook wall.
The best entry will win th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, September 6, 2010,
If you thought you were psyched about Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper’s Viva Glam Lipsticks for MAC Cosmetics, get a load of their new Lipglass offerings! Like their bullet-encased predecessors, the shine enhancers come in opaque pink (Gaga) and opaque coral (Cyndi), and a portion of proceeds from their sale benefits the MAC AIDS fund. Also available for your credit card-swiping pleasure are some adorable lip-shaped wristlets with enough space for both a gloss and a lipstick should you want to d... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 17, 2010,
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Cherry red, hot pink, tangerine... The entirety of Milan to New York to Tokyo has been loud enough to express lip color boldness this year. However, in a still conservative country like ours, we still find ourselves hesitant to venture into boldness together with those trend-setting nations. I've been blogging about some bold lip colors lately, specifically barbie pink and orange, and have gotten some feedback from my readers as to how to pull off such show-stopping hues. Here's my answer to ...
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Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
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Orange lipstick is one of those bold makeup choices that I always thought was more about the attitude of the wearer than anything about their complexion, style, or any other superficial trait. There's no better time to test your bold attitude than now when the red carpet and runways have been flocked by celebs sporting the funkier version of the classic red. Tangerine, tomato, copper, coral, peach, mango and even a cinnamon orange lipstick is very becoming this year for events, shows and even...
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Posted by Dior Co on Friday, May 28, 2010,
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 The designer-turned-perfumer-turned-movie director can now add "makeup artist" to his resumé, as his Private Blend Lip Color Collection, a line of 12 lipsticks, debuts at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue on June 1. Each tube is $45, which isn't cheap by any lipstick standard, but here's why I love them: These little babies are pigment-rich, so a little goes a long way. There's an array of pretty, flattering reds, nudes, and pinks. They're semi-matte, but feel creamy going on and don't dry...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
A ton of buzz has preceded its arrival, and now the official launch of L’Occitane’s first ever makeup range is finally upon us: The brand’s new Peony cosmetics line, which was designed with the help of renowned French horticulturist Jean-Luc Rivière—who has bred and cultivated over 160 varieties of multi-petaled blooms—just launched this month. Natural peony extracts add a fragrant aroma and a softening property to the colorful array of lipsticks, Liquid Shine glosses, face color ...
 I've been getting a lot of private messages and questions on what lipcolor I used in a picture (see below) I posted in my facebook page. To give an answer to you ladies, it's Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited lipstick in PK336 (see product shot below). It's a limited edition shade from it's 2007 Spring make-up collection but I just got word from the brand that it has been reinstated as a regular shade (Yayy!). Those who find the shade too bright might want to opt for a paler shade which is more popu...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 9, 2010,
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I always find myself mixing two to three lipstick shades to achieve a perfect I'm in the mood for, despite having more than 50 lipsticks in my stack-pile in my make-up arsenal. It just seems to be impossible to find the perfect shade of lipstick I want in a tube! But, as my Spring make-up newest find would prove, it still is possible. Guerlain Galia (#3) Rouge G Lipstick is a pink-beige nude lipstick with a creamy, lightly glossy look. It has no real detectable shimmer, but it has this soft s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, February 10, 2010,
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 Last year, I let you in on the well-guarded secret about MAC’s newest Viva Glam campaign stars, and finally, after months of embargoes, I've got the dish on the products they’ll actually be hawking. The "From Our Lips" edition of MAC’s successful charitable franchise, which donates 100 percent of the proceeds generated from the sales of limited-edition products to the MAC AIDS Fund, features two pink lipsticks—Cyndi Lauper’s rose-watermelon hue and Lady Gaga’s bubblegum pink. Both... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, February 9, 2010,
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 Everyone who has gotten close to my personal beauty kit knows that I'm not a lipstick girl. I'm one of people who just can't stand having color stains on her coffee cups. However, because of my naturally pale lips, I need to add a hint of color. It's been 8 years now since I started using cheek and lip stains on my pucker but it has always been an issue to me the delivery system of the product. I can't afford a change of clothes if ever the product drops on my top! Thank God Covergirl introdu... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 8, 2010,
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 One year ago, Dolce and Gabbana locked the face-painting establishment with their first entry into the beauty game: a line of face, lip, eye, and nail products simply called The Makeup. To mark the first anniversary, they’ll release the Roses Collection this month. Each of the five new pout perfecters has been designed in homage to an antique wild rose that has been cultivated as a modern hybrid and bears a subtle fragrance akin to that of Sicily’s famed floral gardens. Scarlett Fire Ros...
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Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 20, 2010,
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 Minimally glamorous beauty accessorized what seemed to be a never-ending assortment of one-shouldered dresses at Sunday night’s rainy Golden Globes ceremony. Chloë Sevigny, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Drew Barrymore fought the weather with sleek, pulled-back chignons, while Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock worked lower, looser side-parted adaptations of the same style. There were some updo dissenters as well, with Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts bucking the humidity and keeping their tresses... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 7, 2009,
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Back in the day, Interview with the Vampire was one of my fave movies while Buffy the Vampire Slayer became an obsession of most. But I must admit that I came to theTwilight saga a little later than most. And while I can’t claim that I read the books, there is no denying that most (especially girls) found a certain addictive quality to them. Last week, I myself devoured New Moon, the second of the Twilight Saga series, the movie. There's no surprise that most companies are making the most o... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 9, 2009,
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 Last November 2, something entirely epic happened. To celebrate the announcement that Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper have been named the latest faces of the MAC AIDS Fund, both women gathered in the same room—Champagne in hand—all but a foot away from us. (Calling the moment “life-changing” would not be an overstatement.) The newest campaign, which is called From Our Lips, will break on February 25 in Canada and the US and includes two new lipsticks, aptly called MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipsti... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 3, 2009,
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 Michael Kors is the latest designer to embrace the world of color cosmetics. The Project Runway judge has inked a deal with Estée Lauder to bring his "Very Hollywood" concept from fragrance to makeup. Scheduled to launch in January, the 19-piece line is awash in beige, corals, pinks, and shimmer. Less about “heavy makeup” than it is about a “sporty glow,” the collection is an homage to a low-key, modern Hollywood glamour that the designer equates with wearing flip-flops and eating gr...
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Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
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 Whether or not you’re ready to accept it, the holidays are quickly approaching. It’s unclear what actually demarcates the beginning of the season—whether it’s the first appearance of Christmas lights or the nascent pangs of stress that come with making your Thanksgiving travel plans—but in our world, the arrival of repackaged makeup sets means it has begun. Dior has proven particularly adept at luring consumers this time of year by miniaturizing its coveted Cannage tote and re-creat... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, September 13, 2009,
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 Alright. We may only be three days into the spring shows, but we’re going to go ahead and call it: the Statement Lip is here to stay, with the season’s predictable nudes and sheer pastel glosses being replaced by the deep, opulent pouts popular for Fall. Lucia Pieroni’s handiwork backstage at Jason Wu yesterday sealed the deal. In an attempt to recreate a “Tim Burton girl with big, simple sparkling eyes and amazing lips,” Pieroni came up with three different lip shades, each more de...
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Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, September 13, 2009,
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 Backstage at the Vena Cava show, models were walking between the hair and makeup stations sporting deep violet pouts, a hue that tends to be included in the fall color palette more so than spring. “Makeup doesn’t have to be seasonal,” makeup artist Lloyd Simmonds explained of the custom color he created using four different shades of MAC Pro Lipmix in White, Burgundy, Red, and Blue. Unwilling to make the call that darker lip shades will persist into next year (”this is my first show!...
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Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 5, 2009,
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 After they met on the slopes in Telluride (where all great ideas are hatched), Lauren Bush partnered with Bobbi Brown for the latest installment of her successful Feed bag line. The result of their collaboration, an organic makeup bag, will be filled with three of Brown’s best-selling lip glosses in Petal, Rose Sugar, and Aubergine when it goes on sale in October. It also does double duty as a clutch, and proceeds from its $50 price tag go to the United Nation's World Food Program's Food fo...
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