MEET FRANÇOIS NARS AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK

DISCOVER THE SAKS EXCLUSIVE NARS LOVES NEW YORK SET

WHAT: In celebration of NARS 15th anniversary, François Nars will be making a special personal appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue – signing copies of his books X-Ray and Makeup Your Mind as well as the limited edition NARS Loves New York Set. X-Ray (1999), the wildly successful photography book and collector’s item, Makeup Your Mind (2001), the ultimate instructional makeup manual featuring the world's most recognizable models and the NARS Loves New York Set containing an assortment of four classic products resurrected from the archives by François Nars specifically for the women of New York and re-named after iconic names in the city, will be available for sale at the NARS counter during this time. A talented team of NARS makeup artists will also be offering customers in-store consultations with the NARS Loves New York Set and the Fall collection.



WHERE: SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
611 Fifth Avenue at East 50th Street
New York, NY
NARS Counter (212) 753-4000 X 2643


WHEN: Thursday, October 8th, 1:30-3:00pm

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Vote for The Makeup Divas!

Oh my... this is exciting news! I just found out that The Makeup Divas is a finalist for HyperLuxe Media Network's Hot 100!

So if you love reading TMD, which I know you do, then please vote for me! I would really appreciate it. All you have to do is click on the button above in this post. Fill out the form with your email address and the blog you are voting for...The Makeup Divas. Will you do that for me? Thanks in advance everyone!

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Skin Care Tip of the Day

Prevent Acne:
Keep separate hair and face towels so the oil from your scalp doesn't cause breakouts.
-Amy Wechsler, N.Y.C. dermatologist

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Skin Care Routine Calculator

Skin Care Routine Calculator

Answer a few questions and get a personalized regimen

There are a million skin care products out there, so it can be tough to know what will work best for your skin. Luckily, this quiz takes the guesswork out of skin care. Just put in your information and end up with the perfect routine for you. Take the quiz

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MAC SS '10 Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week M·A·C Daily Facechart Report for Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th

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BACKSTAGE AT Dolce&Gabbana: MILAN FASHION WEEK

At the Dolce&Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 Ready to Wear show in Milan, The Designer’s aptly named their show “Heritage,” which showcased their Sicilian roots and signature sartorial tailoring laced with a dose of tango. On the runway, each model donned a bold red lip created using Dolce&Gabbana The Make Up.

“This season our inspiration stemmed from the passionate Latin woman melded with our Sicilian upbringing,” said Domenico Dolce. Stefano Gabbana added, “The cultures are very similar and we wanted the beauty look to be reflective of this passion and sensuality.”



Backstage McGrath prepped skin with the foundation, to create a flawlessly natural canvas. Next, McGrath sculpted cheeks using the blush, in Warm.

On eyes, McGrath blended a taupe shadow from the eyeshadow quad in Elegance along the crease and lower lids. Using a damp brush, McGrath then applied the white shimmer shadow from the eyeshadow duo in Rose along the upper lips close to lashes. To complete the eye look, multiple coats of the mascara, in Black were brushed through top lashes.

To create an alluring pout, McGrath noted that she wanted to create, “a rich, velvet, red shade.”
To achieve a deep burgundy red, McGrath painted lips with a mix of the classic lipstick in Devil, Dahlia, and Ultra.

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Brett Freedman Flawless Foundation Quick Tip

Foundation is tricky - we want a smooth and even skintone, but we don't want to look like we're wearing a mask!

Brett gives us the secret behind the flawless faces on the red carpet with this foundation trick.

Click below for the inside scoop!





You need three things:


1. A good, graduated brush - Brett likes the MAC 107 graduated brush.
2. Misting water - try Paul Mitchell brand or Evian Misting Water from the drugstore.
3. LORAC Natural Performance Paraben-Free, Oil-Free Foundation - Brett loves the light and sheer vibe of this foundation. And as a bonus - it has a cool dispenser pump!

Pump a little foundation onto your hand. Lightly mist the top of the brush with the misting water and swirl into the foundation which thins it to the perfect consistency. Gently sweep the foundation all over the face with the brush - forehead, eyelids, under eyes, cheeks, chin, and down onto the neck to make sure everything is even.

This combo is the KEY to a polished finish!

VANITYMARK Cosmetics-Brett Freedman

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Ultra Lift Skin Care

Ultra Lift Skin Care

Want the ultimate guide for your skin? Look no further

For some women, money is no object when it comes to their skin and looking young. Even if you don't quite fall into that extreme, you'll still love these tips to find your perfect skin care regimen. See guide

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Bobbi Brown Holiday 2009

There’s no better time than now to give and receive. From pocket-sized stocking stuffers to special, limited edition sets, our Holiday Collection offers countless options for everyone on your gift-giving list.

New, Limited Edition
Chrome Eye Shadow



Nothing says holiday glamour like eyes dressed up in new Chrome Eye Shadow. Developed with highly reflective pearls, this opulent formula looks like liquid metal on lids and reflects light beautifully. Featured in our signature eye shadow compact, customized for the season with a luxe chrome finish.

Available in: Silver Gold Pewter
Suggested Retail Price: $22
On Counter: October 2009
Available at all Bobbi Brown Counters and at www.bobbibrown.com

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Bobbi Brown Rich Color Gloss for Fall!

Everything you want in a lip gloss—and more. New Rich Color Lip Gloss offers the look and benefits of three products in one: the full color coverage of a lipstick, the soft shine of a gloss, and the luxurious feel of a balm.





Modern formula moisturizes and conditions, wears comfortably, and lasts throughout the day without feathering. Available in 8 shades including pale, neutral, deep, and bright options.




Suggested Retail Price: $20
On Counter: October 2009
Available at all Bobbi Brown Counters
and at www.bobbibrown.com

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Intelligent Nutrients - from the founder of Aveda

I love everything Aveda, so when I heard about this new brand Intelligent Nutrients it intrigued me enormously!

It's a new award winning health and beauty brand from Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher. The range is comprised of hair care and hair styling products, body wash, skin care, lip balm, a range of aromas and super antioxidant immunity-boosting supplements in oil and tablet form called Intellimune. All products are certified organic by the super strict standards of the USDA and Soil Association making the products the purest and safest available! Sounds wonderful doesn't it!



Intelligent Nutrients has its headquarters in Minneapolis. The IN line of health & beauty products will be sold through flagship stores in Minneapolis and New York, specialty retailers, salons, spas and at www.intelligentnutrients.com.

AVAILABLE IN THE US FROM BARNEYS AND SELECT SPECIALTY RETAILERS
www.barneys.com

AVAILABLE IN THE UK FROM SPACE NK
www.spacenk.com 020 8740 2085

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Best and Worst Emmy Winner Looks of All Time

Best and Worst Emmy Winner Looks of All Time

From Jennifer Aniston to Tina Fey, see who rocked the red carpet and who should have stayed home

Didn't get your fill of red carpet fun watching this year's Emmys? Celebrity junkies can feed their need with this look back at the best, and a few of the worst, Emmy winner looks in recent memory. See looks

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Beauty Tip Of The Day

Fight Bacne: Shampoos that contain salicylic acid can also help with breakouts on your back.
-Monica Schadlow
N.Y.C. dermatologist

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Your Guide to Cutting Edge Hair

Your Guide to Cutting Edge Hair

Everything you need to know to get the latest in hair

From the hottest trends for fall to the perfect new hairstyle for your hair type and personality, this guide has everything you need for a gorgeous new head of hair. What are you waiting for?! See guide

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MAC STYLE BLACK COLLECTION

Lips, nails, eyes – there’s no more dramatic way to declare your desire, separate your sensibility, celebrate your magnetism. They WILL surrender to a Blackfire
Glimmerglass, Rapidblack Penultimate Eye Liner, a slash of Greasepaint Stick, and the hot scratch of Baby Goth Girl Nail Lacquer. Style Black is a way of life, a shadowy and mysterious figure of fantasy, even for just one dark and dangerous night.

Cremesheen Lipstick -
Black Knight Creamy True Black

Glimmerglass - BlackFire - Sheer black with pinkish purple pearl

Glimmerglass-BlackWare - Creamy true black

Bling Black - Sheer black with gold pearl

Mattene Lipstick - Night Violet Deep Purple Grape

Mattene Lipstick - Midnight Media Dense matte black

Baby Goth Girl - Black with pinkish purple pearl

Seriously Hip - Black with gold particle pearl

Nocturnelle - Black as night black

Young Punk - Mineralize black with pinkish
purple pearl (frost)

Gilt By Association - Mineralize black with
gold bronze pearl (frost)

Cinderella - Mineralize black with silver pearl (frost)

Blue Flame - Mineralize black with blue pearl (frost)

Penultimate Eye Liner - Rapidblack True black

Greasepaint Stick - Intense Black

EyeKohl - Smolder Intense black

Brush 24-Short Shader

Available:
North America September 24th, 2009 at all M·A·C
locations , 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com
International October 2009 at all M·A·C locations ,
1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com

Cream Colour Base - Black - Creamy true black

Cream Colour Base - Black Bat - Blackened burgundy w/ pink pearl

Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask

Volcanic Ash Exfoliator

Available:
North America: September 24th, 2009 at all m·a·c
locations, 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com

International: October 2009 at all m·a·c locations,
1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com

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