Make Up Beauty Tips

If you're in New York this Friday, treat yourself to an afternoon of beauty with Olivia Chantecaille.






















Luminous Eye Liner in Viola
An intense, long-wearing liquid eyeliner in plum with brown overtones. A unique formula rich in pearls and pigments is easily applied with the brush applicator to deliver a high-glamour look. Price $22












Le Stylo in Dark Brown
A dramatic, long-lasting liquid liner in an innovative marker form. Perfect for graphically defining eyes with a highly precise line of rich, dark brown. Price $26











Lip Chic in Heirloom
New, deep berry tone that anchors Fall’s sophisticated face. The newest addition to Chantecaille’s Lip Chic collection, a highly emollient formula that offers the even coverage of a lipstick with the high shine and plumping effects of a gloss. Added collagen give lips a boost, leaving them fuller and decidedly more youthful in appearance, with out any irritation. Price $30

image: model at Anna Sui, Fall 2009

One look getting lots of attention for Fall is that of wavy, natural curls. Low Waves, as they've been called, were seen at Anna Sui, Proenza Schouler, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Tracy Reese Fall 2009 runway shows.

At Anna Sui, models’ hair got a rest from other shows’ “over-the-top texture,” says hairstylist Garren. “We wanted the girls’ hair to look like it could have dried on its own—silky at the top with low waves.”

After spraying in a light styling cream, “to help hold the style,” Garren split hair into five sections and used a two-prong waving iron from the chin down “to give uniform wave, as opposed to tight red-carpet curls.”

Another trend you'll see lots of this Fall? Dark Lips. Seen on the Fall 2009 runways of Bottega Veneta, Charlotte Ronson, Hussein Cha-layan, Jason Wu and Moschino Cheap and Chic among others, this trend, whether bold red or dark burgundy, has been hot for several years now. I for one am happy it's staying.

“The girls look romantic and ethereal,” says Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman of the so-not-Goth glossy purple lips she painted at Jason Wu. At Moschino Cheap and Chic, Charlotte Tilbury crafted a slightly tougher look with matte burgundy mouths.

It's about pressing the lip color into the lips rather than applying with a lip brush or stick this season. Artists recommend applying balm to lips to prevent color from looking too dry once it sets, but other than that there are no rules here, girls.

Planet Beauty suggestions to achieve these fall looks:

COLURE CURLWAVE STYLING CREME 8.5 oz $25
Luxurious styling crème for sexy frizz-free curls with the confidence of color protection. The most advanced technology provides humidity resistance while supporting and creating definition to curly or wavy hair. With the unique Color Longevity Formula Hair color lasts longer and is more vibrant.

• Humidity resistant
• Creates definition to curly or wavy hair
• Frizz free curls
• Free from parabens, sulfates, alcohol and petrolatum, sodium chloride, hydrocarbons, perfumes, dyes, irritants or wax
• Certified Organic Botanical blend of: Aloe Vera A. barbadensis, Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile, Green Tea Camellia sinensis, Mango Mangifera indica, Guava Psidium guajava
• Aromatherapy of lavender and citrus
  
  

shades l-r: Aprodite, Eros, Olympia, Xenia

NAPOLEON PERDIS DEVINE GODDESS LIPSTICK $22
DeVine Goddess is a formulated with nourishing botanicals and antioxidants to keep lips healthy, conditioned and soft while wrapping them in richly pigmented color. Each shade is packaged in a stylish, square lipstick tube, adorned with the Napoleon Perdis logo in pink and gold. DeVine Goddess glides on with ease and stays put for long-lasting, non-drying wear.

Introducing YSL's first gloss stick, a sheer, sensual gloss with SPF 9 combining the femininity and sensuality of a lipstick with the comfort and shine of a gloss. Colorshine complex and Candellila resin result in a transparent, non sticky shine. Thanks to fluid silicones and melting microcrystalline waxes, Gloss Volupté leaves lips feeling sensual, silky and full of comfort. Pomegranate extract and a delicate mango fragrance provide a delicious touch of freshness. Available in four transparent, mouth-watering shades: (L-R below) #1 Iced Lychee, #2 Chilled Raspberry, #3 Frozen Cherry and #4 Frosted Plum - $30



Oh, and have you checked out YSL's new "Y" Palette? Garnering lots of attention, PALETTE Y Collector Palette for the complexion is both a blush and a powder; the Y Palette instantly highlights all skin tones. With the Y initial “stitched” into the powder, it is a true fashion accessory, and you'd expect nothing less from a company bearing the name of Yves Saint Laurent. $62



For more information, visit YSL online.

As if Chanel Rouge isn't decadent enough in its stick formulation, Chanel has created a yet more luxurious lip product in Rouge Allure Laque. A liquid lip lacquer originally inspired by the legendary lacquered Coromandel screens in Mademoiselle’s Rue Cambon apartment. This is a combination lipstick-gloss formula with intensely rich color and shine that lasts for hours. The luminous, satin formula has a temptingly creamy texture and offers full coverage in eight stunning shades. $32 each

Santal (Nude), Ming (Nude Rose), Phoenix (Candy Pink), Mandarin (Coral), Dynastie (Pink), Coromandel (Red), Dragon (True Red), Imperial (Deep Rose).





However, that doesn't mean Chanel's traditional lippies are going unnoticed. Never! Take a gander at the shade gracing the editorial pages of all the major beauty and fashion magazines for Fall wear. Chanel Rouge Allure, with its luminous, satin lip color in Audace combines fabulously wearable color and sensational comfort, $30. Audace is the perfect dark berry, wild cherry red for accomplishing the dark lip trend next season.

For more information, visit Chanel online or at their beauty counters all over the world.

Like all of OCC products, Lip Tar is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and is also free of parabens and other harsh preservatives. A simple, elegant formula that contains Hemp Oil, Peppermint Oil and Vitamin E, this product feels as good on the lips as it looks!

OMBRES 5 LUMIÈRES 5 Colour Harmony for Eyes in #8 Midnight: A new interpretation of the Yves Saint Laurent palette. Four matte, satiny or iridescent eyeshadow shades coordinated around a single colour theme can be applied alone or mixed together freely for subtle tone-on-tone looks. Offers an eyeliner down the center for a look that is uniquely YSL. $56

VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS Luxurious Mascara in #8 Sublime Grey: An intense look in a single stroke with YSL's must-have industry leading mascara. The secret? The triple-film complex. A coating film for intensity, a conditioning film for curve, a fixing film for long-lasting effectiveness. Even the brush applicator combines nylon fibers of varying diameters for volume enhancement as never before. $28.50

ROUGE VOLUPTÉ Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15
This multiple award winning lipstick has a texture that transforms with ultimate sensuality. Both light and covering, the cream texture becomes fluid on contact with the lips, for a delightful feeling and an exceptional gliding effect. A nutri-protective vegetal complex nourishes your lips, keeping them smooth, soft and comfortable. New shades: #19 Frivolous Pink, #20 Spicy Pink, #21 Vibrant Brown and #22 Exquisite Plum. $34 each

LA LAQUE Long Lasting Nail Lacquer in #39 Stormy Grey: A nail lacquer that is both elegant and practical in its elongated glass bottle. This Limited Edition shade is inspired by the grey flannel seen on the YSL Fall 2009 Ready To Wear runway. $20

For more information, visit YSL Beauty online.

Quick little lunchtime treat!

Visit Prescriptives online tomorrow, Tues., 8/11/09, during your lunch break and you will receive a FREE FULL-SIZE LIPSTICK (a $17.50 value) plus FREE SHIPPING with your $50 purchase.


One day only. Offer expires 3:00 pm (PT) on 8/11/09.

Check out the Prescriptives Fall 2009 Makeup Collection Well-Suited while you're there, and enter for a chance to win a trendy set of products from the new collection.

This edgy, alluring look begins with the ultimate bedroom eyes. A harmony of champagne and charcoal eyeshadow hues built to a sultry finish. A soft sheer complexion invigorated with a sculpted, flushed cheek. The primary focal points: bold, deep-plum-tinted lips and tips. The result is charming, glamorous, and resolutely modern. In other words, completely NARS. I'm all about this colletion ... plums, deep tints, browns and purples, golden shimmers, slate blues - I cannot wait to get my hands on some of these products!

The Fall 2009 campaign, photographed by François Nars in New York City, features Canadian model-on-the-rise Heather Marks. Best known for her doll-like appearance - a heart-shaped face, platter-size blue eyes and golden blonde hair - Marks was an obvious choice for NARS’ latest campaign. “Since I was very much inspired by Lolita this season,” says Nars, “I was looking for a model who could represent the modern, independent woman, but who also had a girlish, innocence about her.”

As inspiration for his artistic vision, Nars referenced both the coquettish innocence of Lolita, and the sophisticated sensuality of Catherine Deneuve in Belle du Jour to conjure a beauty formula that is “very sexy, but at the same time ultra-elegant.” The combination of strength and refinement has become a hallmark of NARS, and is particularly fitting this season as the brand celebrates its 15th anniversary. Happy birthday, NARS Cosmetics! Oui, oui ... x

Fast Ride Lipstick $24
This seemingly dark purple may intimidate, but swipe it across the lips and its true shade is revealed: a sheer mulberry. A color that falls somewhere between an intense plum wine stain, and a moody, deep violet. The glossy grape hue is a playful, cool alternative to more common dark lip color options. And you may remember, NARS lipsticks were voted Best in Beauty, InStyle 2009 - there's a reason for that.

A cult classic in the making. Tokaïdo Express is an opulent blackened amethyst doused with ultra-fine gold dust particles. A chic alternative to the traditional polish palette, and a more current option for longtime devotees of black nail lacquer. Hip but elegant, artistic but wearable, Tokaïdo Express will be Fall's ultimate object of desire for the most style savvy. $16

Shop NARS now for this exquisite collection. There's nothing in here you won't absolutely love!

With your $75 or more Paul & Joe order from Beautyhabit, receive a complimentary Paul & Joe Cosmetic Pouch. Just enter code: RUNWAY at checkout to receive your gift. Offer ends 8/16/09.

Paul & Joe Limited Edition is now available at Beautyhabit.