January 2011
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::B. Scott's "Double Kisses" Lip Glosses::
As a huge fan of the lovely B. Scott, I was SUPER excited to hear that he was launching a new line of lip glosses; Double Kisses Lip Gloss! These glosses come in 4 shades and retail for $14.99. “Sand Dune” “Paw Paw” “Moreno” “Rapture” Click on the glosses to shop! Source Also check out www.LoveBScott.com !!
Jan 31st
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Jan 29th
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Jan 27th
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Jan 27th
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::NARS Limited Edition Lip Glosses::
NARS introduces six must-have lip glosses named after signature NARS Blushes. This limited-edition collection includes shades inspired by their eponymous blushes offering distinctively playful pouts in a variety of finishes. Worn alone or over any NARS lip product these lip glosses are the perfect accessory. Mix and match your favorite shades, or place one in every handbag along with its...
Jan 27th
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Jan 26th
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::Foundation for Women of Color::
One of the frustrations of being a makeup artist/beauty enthusiast/product junkie….is being able to find GOOD foundations that have GOOD shade range for women of color. Choosing the right foundation for clients and helping them to choose for themselves is can be a daunting task. Unfortunately, not many cosmetic lines offer a variety of shades for us, but there are some out there! I’m...
Jan 26th
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Jan 25th
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::MAC Tough Love Collection for Valentine's Day::
  Pucker up this Valentine’s Day with a collection of tough and tender shades for lips celebrating dark hearts & scintillating secrets certain to bring out all your devious desires. Click the Photo to shop the collection! Source
Jan 25th
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::Makeup Artist Sam Fine Preps IMAN for BET...
Sam Fine’s work on IMAN for the BET Honors was PHENOMENAL!!! Dewy, glowing, flawless skin, a smoldering, smokey eye and a nude sheen on the lips completed the look for the evening. Let’s see how Sam worked his magic: FACE: “After applying concealer, I used Iman Cosmetics Luminous Foundation to even her skintone and add a radiant glow to her skin. I applied bronzer near her...
Jan 25th
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of the Day - 1.25.11::
Steelo Cosmetics Foundation Primer Flawless coverage Primer. SPF 20 foundation base for instantly gorgeous skin. Retexturizes and reduces fine lines. Colorless lightweight serum with Vitamins A and E. After moisturizer, use as a foundation base for Flawless Coverage Mineral Foundations. Minerals adhere to the base for long lasting wear. Paraben-free for all skin types. Prouduct Featured in...
Jan 25th
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::MAC Lightfully Bright Collection - Spring 2011::
U.S./Canada Launch Date: February 2011 (possibly online only) Lipglass ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN) Outer Space White with pink pearl (Limited Edition) Astro Cool Light lavender with pink pearl (Limited Edition) Atmospheric Pink with blue pearl (Limited Edition) Ethereal Pale blue with pink pearl (Limited Edition) Lightful Deep Ultramoisture Creme ($38.00 U.S. / $46.50 CDN) Lightweight,...
Jan 25th
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::Introducing: Stila for E! live from the red...
Click the Photo for more information and to shop the collection! Source
Jan 25th
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Jan 21st
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::UPCOMING LAUNCH - MAC Cremeblend Blushes -...
U.S. & Canada Launch Date: March 3rd, 2011 For every contour control freak, for every persistent perfectionist comes this wondrous way to play with blush that gives you the most magnificent flexibility you’ve ever had…Starts creamy, stays creamy and proves once and for all that powder is NOT your only prerogative. You can get back to a new build for that retro “rouge” look Old Hollywood...
Jan 21st
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janebergstrom asked: Hi! I have a question.
My face is very very dry but I still have acne and some scarring and when I apply my foundation it looks extreemly caky and gross. I apply moisturizer reguarly and before I apply my foundation but it does not help, I'm still as dry as before I apply it. I also have large, like huge pores on my nose and the area around it.
Which tecnique, products and tips...
Jan 21st
wrackmycerebrum-deactivated2012 asked: are you still doing free make up give aways? iff so how do i enter?!
Jan 21st
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of the Day - 1.20.11::
LORAC “Starry-Eyed” Baked Eyeshadow Trio What it is: A set of three colorful baked eyeshadows. What it does: The LORAC Starry Eyed Baked Eye Shadow Trio is a palette of highly pigmented, wet-dry baked eyeshadows that highlight your eyes and make them shine like a superstar. Carol Shaw designed these eyeshadow trios with exactly the right color-coordinated shades you need to easily...
Jan 20th
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Jan 20th
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::The Powder Group - Upcoming Events::
((A MUST for Aspiring and Professional Makeup Artists…Knowledge is Power!)) All of the events listed below will be held at: MAKE UP FOR EVER Studio 8 East 12th Street, New York, NY (between 5th Ave and University Place) All events are $45 for TPG Pro members. $65 for non-members. To register for The Powder Group events please CLICK HERE or call 212.627.7447 or email...
Jan 20th
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::Nita J's Twitter Makeup Giveaway!::
-Win a “Think Pink” Eyeshadow Palette from Coastal Scents! Click the Photo for details!!
Jan 19th
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::MAC Helps You Choose the Right Foundation::
MAC’s New Foundation Finder! Click the Pic to Get started…
Jan 19th
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Jan 19th
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of the Day - 1.19.11::
Cover FX - Conceal FX Camouflage Concealer What it is: A lightweight, 3-in-1 concealer that self adjusts to your skin’s tone and layers for optimum coverage. What it does: Conceal FX Camouflage Concealer is a 3-in-1 multi-functional concealer that’s great for the face and eyes, contains a built-in primer, and repairs and conditions delicate skin. It’s lightweight and has a...
Jan 19th
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Jan 18th
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::OC Beauty | Get Halle Berry’s Red Carpet Glow::
Beauty Article written for OliveCoco Magazine By: Nita J
Jan 18th
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Jan 16th
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Jan 15th
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of the Day - 1.14.10::
NARS Blush in “Orgasm” (Personal Fave!) What it does: NARS Blush offers a range of translucent, natural shades, each with a subtle pink for natural blush undertone, created to highlight the complexion. NARS Blushes are made with transparent pigments for a soft and sheer look. Imparts a natural, healthy glow for any skin tone and may be worn alone or layered together for more depth...
Jan 14th
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::OC Beauty | Spring/Summer 2011 Makeup Trend... →
My First Article for OliveCoco Magazine!
Jan 14th
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::MAC Wonder Woman Collection : Spring 2011 :...
U.S. Launch Date: February 10th, 2011 International Launch Date: March 2011 Lipstick Marquise d’ Sandy cream peach (Lustre) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Brunette, Blonde, Redhead ’09) Russian Red Intense bluish-red (Matte) (Permanent) Spitfire Bright creamy magenta (Satin) (Limited Edition) Heroine Brown bronze (Frost) (Limited Edition) Lipglass Emancipation Pale neutral pink...
Jan 13th
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::Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palettes::
My “Affordable Faves” for today are the “Color Icon Eyeshadow Palettes” by Wet n Wild Cosmetics. I absolutely LOVE these palettes for soooo many reasons. The shadows in the palettes are super pigmented, SUPER blendable, and super vibrant..everything you would want out of a quality eyeshadow…and at $4-$6 each, you CAN’T beat that! Each palette comes with 3...
Jan 13th
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Jan 13th
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::MAC Finally Flawless Collection - Spring 2011::
U.S. Launch Date: January 13th, 2011 | International Launch Date: January 2011 Mineralize Foundation SPF 15 has the exclusive formula – micronized and coated pigments improve blendability, maintain colour purity with SPF 15, and our liquid mineral ferment complex adds nutrients. Light diffusing optics minimize the visibility of imperfections – FINALLY Flawless! Mineralize Foundation SPF 15...
Jan 12th
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of the Day - 1.12.11::
Rimmel London - Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick (Personal Fave!!) Locks colour to lips for up to 8 hours wear. 50% more colour. Soft, smooth, comfortable formula. Available in 30 Shades. Click the Photo for more info. Source
Jan 12th
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::OliveCoco Magazine!::
I will now be writing for OliveCoco Magazine! Stay tuned for my Beauty Posts!! Source
Jan 12th
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Jan 12th
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::NARS - Spring 2011 Collection::
Availability:  Mid-to-late January 2011 Trio Eyeshadow ($45.00) Calanque (Limited Edition) Eyeshadow Duo ($32.00) Bateau Ivre (Limited Edition) Nouveau Monde Soft Touch Shadow Pencil ($24.00) Celebrate Hollywoodland Lip Gloss ($24.00) Angelika (Repromote) Nana (Limited Edition) Superorgasm (Repromote) Lipstick ($24.00) Tzigane (Limited Edition) Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00) ...
Jan 11th
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::Urban Decay - Spring 2011 Collection::
23 New Spring Products!! Click the Photo to Shop! Source
Jan 11th
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Jan 11th
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::Fashion and Beauty Blogger (FABB) Conference -...
Brandon Holley, editor in chief of Lucky magazine, is hosting Lucky’s inaugural Fashion and Beauty Blogger (FABB) Conference in New York on Tuesday, February 8th. Click the Photo for event details and to purchase tickets! Source
Jan 11th
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Jan 11th
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::Affordable Makeup and Beauty: Pick 3 - 1.11.11::
Today I want to focus on affordable beauty! Not all makeup and beauty products have to cost a fortune. As a makeup artist and makeup/beauty enthusiast, I believe it’s important that I make product suggestions based on ALL budgets! With the proper application techniques and tools, you can use drug store and not-so-expensive products to create a gorgeous, professional look. Let’s take a...
Jan 11th
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::Most Asked Beauty Questions - From Makeup Artist...
Q: What is the best way to cover fine lines? A: Don’t think of your lines as a negative. I think they’re beautiful and we get them from living, laughing, expressing ourselves. You can’t really cover lines, so focus on making your skin look smooth and even. The best way to do this is with a rich face moisturizer, which will help plump up skin and make lines look less obvious. Use...
Jan 11th
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of The Day - 1.10.11::
Dior Skinflash Primer - Radiance Boosting Makeup Primer What it is: A new anti-fatigue remedy with light-attracting Photo-smart Pigments™—for a fresher, more radiant complexion in one brushstroke. What it does: Inspired by backstage makeup techniques, SKINFLASH PRIMER is the new anti-fatigue remedy for a complexion that glows with beauty and light. In one stroke of a brush, skin is smoothed...
Jan 10th
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Jan 8th
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of the Day - 1.8.11::
Coastal Scents 26 Shadow Blush Combo Palette (Personal Fave! This palette is a part of my makeup artist kit..LOVE IT!) Description Superb colors in a mix of shimmer, pearl, and matte! This 26 piece combination palette contains colors in nearly nude, browns, taupes, peaches, pinks, rose, and rich plums. The first 3 blush shades from the left are matte. The 4th has shimmer and the last deep plum...
Jan 8th
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::31 Days to Building a Better Blog::
This just might be one of the best articles I have find found on improving your blog. This is not just for beauty bloggers…if you have a blog..try this! Are you up for the challenge? Click HERE.
Jan 8th