Kim Kardashian's Video Makeup Lesson: Part II, Eyes

In part II of her "Smokey Eye Look" video, Kim Kardashian and her makeup artist, Stephen Molesky, show you how to replicate Kim's signature eye makeup look.



To be Be a Kim copycat...

* Prep by dusting MAC Select/Sheer Loose Powder under the eye to catch any falling shadow that might potentially ruin your base

* Use MAC 217 Blending Brush to apply MAC Paint in Bare Canvas all over the lid, as an eyeshadow base

* Apply MAC Eye Shadow in Contrast to the crease, starting on the outside of the eye and working inward.

* Line the eye with Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Onyx, and soften by blending with a Q-tip.

Stay tuned for Part III of Kim's video. For Part I, click here.

For more of Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

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Kim Kardashian's Video Makeup Lesson: Part I, Face

OMG...stop the presses. After weeks of answering questions about her beauty secrets and favorite products, Kim Kardashian did a very smart thing...with the help of her makeup artist, Stephen Moleski, she taped a how-to video and posted it to her blog.

In part I of her "Smokey Eye Look" video, she and Stephen show you, step-by-step, how to achieve Kim's glowing skin.



And pay attention...Stephen has a great tip for extending the life of your makeup brushes.

To copy Kim's look, use:

* Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Foundation applied with MAC 182 Buffer Brush
* Make Up For Ever Camouflage Cream Palette
* MAC Pro Paint Stick in Pink Vivid applied with MAC 182 Buffer Brush
* MAC Powder (Select Sheer/Pressed) applied with MAC 150 Large Powder Brush

Stay tuned for Part II of the video!

For more of Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

Source: officialkimkardashian.com

Rihanna Dashes Outta Dashing Diva With Wet Nails

Last Thursday, nail trendsetter Rihanna got a white hot mani/pedi at the 8th Street Dashing Diva nail salon. Girlfriend is a gal on the go - as you can see, she dashed out of Dashing Diva with wet toenails.



Source: Young, Black & Fabulous

Who Cut Eva Longoria's Hair?!?!

Who's responsible for Eva Longoria's short new do? Her husband, Tony Parker!

"Tony cut my hair!" says Longoria. "I had to cut my hair for the show because Gabrielle has short hair," she says. "I wore a wig in the last episode, but I didn't want to wear a wig this whole season, so I was like, 'I'm going to cut it!'"

She says her hairstylist, Ken Paves, forced Parker to make the first move. "He said, 'Tony, you're going to do the first cut, so she can't be mad at me,'" she says. "Tony did the first snip. He did more and then he did more and then Kenny cleaned it up."

Source: Us Weekly

Sisterhood of the Gorgeous Gals

Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn at the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 premiere.


I have a total girl crush on America...usually, she can do no wrong in my eyes. But I must admit that I'm not loving the Amy Winehouse-inspired makeup and hair. However, she redeemed herself with a stunning strapless Brian Reyes dress and Christian Louboutin stilettos. America said, "I'm not sure if people recognized me, but I definitely got some strange looks!"

Blake is resplendent in a tangerine Gucci gown. I'm totally digging the microbraids.


Amber shocked me - and not in a good way - by wearing pants. From the photos, it looks like someone took an old bridesmaids dress and fashioned it into a jumpsuit-esque ensemble. The makeup is meh. And the hair is so boring, I'm falling asleep just looking at it. I mean, I'm sporting the same hairstyle right now...but I'm not at a Hollywood premiere standing next to Serena VanderWoodsen.


Alexis absolutely blew me away with her glowing skin and punchy lip color. This Gilmore girl certainly grew up! Her hair was pulled back in a simple (yet chic) bun, allowing her gorgeous face to take center stage. Check out those baby blues! Alexis gets my vote for best-dressed - she paired her black ribbon-trimmed dress by Mischen with strappy gladiator heels.

Kim Kardashian's New MAC Lashes

What do you think of Kim Kardashian's new lashes?

Kim recently rocked MAC 35 Lash for her Jimmy Kimmel appearance. She says, "When I answered questions before about fake lashes, I mentioned I wore a company called Red Cherry, which I still love, but these new MAC ones I really am into!"

For more of Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

Source: officialkimkardashian.com

Kim Kardashian: Back In The Lab, Perfecting Her Perfume

Kim Kardashian is back in the lab...hard at work on her upcoming fragrance.

Recently, Kim spent the day in New York City at Givaudan, a renowned fragrance company, to formulate her perfect scent.

For more of Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

Source: officialkimkardashian.com

Fancy New Fragrance From Jessica Simpson

In August 2008, Jessica Simpson will add a perfume to her curriculum vitae. Fancy is the product of Jessica’s collaboration with Parlux Fragrances.

"With Fancy, I wanted to create a pretty fragrance, one that I could be just as comfortable wearing on the red carpet or every day with my favorite jeans," says Simpson. "For me, Fancy is just that: fancy. This is a unique fragrance - personal, whimsical, playful and romantic with a heart of gardenia, an essence I truly cherish."

Fancy opens with the radiance of sparkling Pear and juicy Apricot Nectar wrapped with the glow of Red Fruits. The heart of Fancy is the captivating draw of dewy Gardenia laced with the delicacy of Night Blooming Jasmine. Toasted Almonds and Caramel notes provide a playful element. Creamy Sandalwood, infused with the sensual energy of Amber Crystals, unites with the embracing warmth of Vanilla Crème as Fancy clings to the skin at dry down. The fragrance itself is the color of blush champagne, a soft pink, the ultimate color of femininity.

The bottle is a softer, more modern interpretation of Jessica’s favorite vintage perfume bottles. The rose-gold floral motif that encircles both the bottle and collar add richness and dimension to this exquisite package.

The Fancy fragrance collection consists of a 3.4 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray ($59.00) and a 1.7 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray ($49.00), and a 5.0 oz Body Lotion ($30.00). The launch gift with purchase is a vintage-inspired cosmetic case, in soft pink to match the fragrance.

Off With Her Hair: Eva Longoria's New Do

Yesterday, the pint-sized actress debuted a diminutive do. Thoughts?

Kim Kardashian's New Lighter Makeup Look

Kim Kardashian decided to try out a lighter eye make up look...and she wants your opinion. Head on over to Kim's blog and tell her what you think!

To achieve this lighter look, Kim used:

* Lorac Glam Rocks Loose Metallic Eye Shadow in Metallic Pearl
* MAC Zoom Lash Mascara in Zoomblack
*Lorac Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder in Spotlight

For more of Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

Source: officialkimkardashian.com

How To Get Hot Hair Like Kim Kardashian

Having a bad hair day? Week? Year? Lifetime?!?!?!? Don't worry...Kim Kardashian is "here to help." Below are some tips she recently shared on her website:

Kat asks:
If you are ever free from your busy schedule, can you do a tutorial on how you do your daily hair style? It's so GORGEOUS!!!

Kim answers:
Thank you, Kat! I try not to wash or style my hair everyday because that is just too much stress on anyone's hair.

Celeste asks:
I absolutely love your hair! It always looks beautiful and healthy! I especially love it in the episode, where you told your family you were posing in PLAYBOY. In that episode your hair has these great curls that are tight but loose at the same time. How were you able to make it look like that?

Kim answers:
I am not the greatest at curling my hair myself, so when you see mine curly it's probably been done by my hair stylist. My hair holds curls really well, so it usually lasts a few days. If yours holds curl well, then you can keep that style and maybe add a new curl or two (or maybe just an extra dash of product) the next day to freshen up the look! For the Playboy shoot, my hair was curled with a curling iron and I think I did it the day before, so it fell out nicely.

Curly Q asks:
Hey Kim, I admire your hair a lot! It's dark, long, and gorgeous. How do you style it when you wake up, go hang out, or even go to events? I have dark, long curly hair, and whether I straighten or "curl" it, it never turns out like yours.

Kim answers:
Hey, Curly Q! My hair is bone straight, but I can pass along some useful information: If you can get an ionic straightener, that may help your hair a lot to flat iron the curls out. They say the ionic straighteners and curlers are the best!

Fallon asks:
How do you do your hair? It always looks so gorgeous!

Kim answers:
I always put volumizers and thickening spray in my hair and blow dry it. I love fully, sexy hair! I also always tease the top part of my hair by the crown of my head to give it more of a lift!

Moraqy asks:
Hey Kim, I just wanna say that you look absolutely gorgeous without makeup. I want to know if it's possible for you to post a video showing us how you curl ur hair? Because me and my older sister LOVE how you do your hair. We always Google pictures of you because we tried many times to do it like you but unfortunately it never turns out like your hair, so if you could do that I would REALLY appreciate it!

Kim answers:
I will definitely do a hair video blog as well! Maybe I can recruit my hair dresser Clyde to teach me on camera. Stay tuned!

Liz asks:
Kim, my hair is dark like yours and I wanted to know what you thought about adding color to your hair as in highlights? I would love to know what you think.

Kim answers:
I have thought about it so many times but haven't done it. I think dark hair is pretty so I am sticking with it like this for now. My sister Khloe did all-over highlights recently, though, and it looks great!

Stacy asks:
Hi Kim, I am a huge fan and I watch your show and even the reruns. I would love to know how you get your hair so shiny and healthy looking. Is it hair extensions and, if so, how long is your real hair? I know you have given us your makeup tips but could you please give us your hair tips? I have long brown hair but get lots of split ends. Thank you. :)

Kim answers:
I always change up my shampoos and conditioners to kind of shock the hair. If you use the same stuff every day, your hair gets used to it and doesn't give the same bounce and shiny affect. So I switch products every other day. I also don't wash my hair everyday. It strips the hair of it's natural oils and can prevent it from growing longer. I also make sure to use an oil at the bottom of my hair every time I shower; like Biosilk or some split end mender. It really helps! If you are also laying out in the sun or going to be in the pool, condition your hair while you are laying out. It looks wet like you were just in the pool but moisturizes it and protects it from the sun!

For more of Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

Source: officialkimkardashian.com

Kim Kardashian – The Perfume

Ever wonder what Kim Kardashian smells like? You'll soon find out because a Kim K fragrance is currently in the works. She recently wrote on her blog:

It has always been a dream of mine to start my own perfume business, since I love to mix fragrances together and come up with new and different scents! I hope you understand my total excitement as I let you, the readers of my blog, become the first to know that I am creating my own fragrance!!!

I have decided to work with New Wave Fragrances, who also distribute Ed Hardy and True Religions fragrances.

It all started when my mom introduced me to famous perfumer Caroline Sabas from Gras, France. She and I have been working together to create a scent that is uniquely me that I can share with everyone!

I have also hired local designer Scott Oshry to help me create the perfect bottle for my fragrance.

It is in the development stages, but we hope to have it in stores by next May - Mother’s Day! It will be available in the U.S., Germany, England, Australia and Japan.

I hope you LOVE what I come up with!

For more of Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

Source: officialkimkardashian.com

P Diddy Does Bikini Waxes?

Think it takes you a long time getting ready to go out? You probably don't primp as long as Sean "P Diddy" Combs. But considering he's one of the most well-groomed gents in the business, it should come as no surprise. The media mogul recently sat down with the UK's Daily Mail for a piece entitled, How to... Party like P Diddy. Here's an excerpt:

I have my own particular ritual for getting ready, which takes about two hours, but before I settle on an outfit, I like to try on lots of different ones, and I'll have a long bath beforehand.
I may change twice in an evening and I'll always have a spare outfit on hand if something happens to the one I'm wearing.

The dress code for the Hollywood party was 'sexy formal', and I loved the outfit I eventually wore, which was a vintage white tuxedo jacket. I had a real 'black Sinatra' look going on. Otherwise, I like to wear things from my Sean John line.

My clothing line is like fashion Viagra. While I'm getting ready I like to relax with a drink – vodka and lemonade – and listen to my music, usually some James Brown.

Then I'll have a manicure and pedicure – and yes, I wax as well. Grooming's very important and men owe it to women to make sure they're well groomed.

I wax my privates. I'll also wear my fragrance, Unforgivable Black. You can tell a lot by a man's fragrance, and either you have good taste or you can smell like your grandfather. In everything I do, I visualise myself either putting clothes on or taking them off.

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Kim Kardashian's Favorite Bronzer

Yesterday on her blog, Kim Kardashian answered some tanning questions. Here's an excerpt, for all of you Kim fans...

Mona asks:

Hey Kim! I'd really love your "sun-kissed" look, what is your favorite make-up bronzer to use on your face/body??

Kim answers:
I love MAC bronzers! I try to use a darker pressed powder like NC45, instead of bronzers with shimmer, because it tends to look to shiny sometimes.

For more of Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

Source: officialkimkardashian.com

Rihanna at BET Awards: Yellow Fever!

Rihanna is a ray of sunshine in a Giambattista Valli gown. Her eye makeup is perfection, but I can't say that I'm loving the matte metlot shade on her lips.

Thoughts?

First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Luscious Pink

This August, Mariah Carey will unveil Luscious Pink, her second fragrance with Elizabeth Arden.

"This scent is feminine, flirtatious and fun, and truly reflects where I am in my life now, after an incredible year,” Mariah says. "The response from my fans with my debut scent was overwhelming, and I can't wait to see what happens with my second Luscious fragrance."

Luscious Pink, a sparkling floral, has top notes of Sicilian bergamot, Ocean Breeze accord and sparkling Bellini accord; a heart of Tahitian Tiare petals, lily of the valley and pink peony, and a drydown of bright blond woods, creamy sandalwood and white musk, which has been described as "a floral melody that is as enveloping as Mariah’s voice."

The collection includes eau de parfum sprays in three sizes: 1 oz. ($39.50), 1.7 oz. ($55) and 3.3 oz. ($65) — as well as a 6.8-oz. body lotion ($28). Luscious Pink will be sold in 2,000 U.S, department stores, and will also be available in Japan.

I’m a big fan of M, Mariah’s first fragrance – so I’m anxious to get a whiff of her sophmore scent.

Lancome: C’est Magnifique

Last night, at the Grand Palais in Paris, Lancôme welcomed Anne Hathaway as its newest ambassador and introduced Magnifique, its newest fragrance.

The fragrance collection and the advertising campaign will launch in August 2008.

Magnifique, a woodsy floral, was created by master perfumers Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier.

Guess Who: 06.05.08

This British actress sure has transformed herself over the years. She's barely recognizable in this photo from 1993, the year she got her big-screen big break. Can you guess who she is?

Somebody Told Me...

This afternoon, I received an email from my girl Tess, over at Three Custom Color Specialists. Tess told me that Troy Jensen, makeup artist to the Pussycat Dolls, had just called from the set of the music video shoot for their new single, "When I Grow Up."

In the video, Nicole Scherzinger will be wearing Three Custom Color's Light Brights Lipstick in Palladium. The dolls loved the shades so much that Troy requested a set of all four shades for each of them!

Lil Kim, BIG Problem

Allow me to digress for a second...

Lil Kim walked the pink carpet at the NYC premiere of Sex And The City: The Movie.

More shocking than the fact that she was fully clothed was the condition of her face. Look at Lil Kim's face, people! She looks like the lost member of The Chipettes.

Let this be a lesson to us all. Makeup is for a moment. This hot mess is forever.