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Beauty: The Cut Crease Eye

A finished example.

Here's something new to try in the makeup world if your OVER the smokey eye deal. It's 2012 right, shouldn't you be trying new things? 

Well this eye look is really cool because your applying one bright or nude and basing around that a dark color. The results are super dramatic and this look is best worn at night. Thanks to "sexycandieeyes" over on YouTube for the tutorial.

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DIY: Oddly Colored Eyebrows

Angela Brandys S/S 2012 @ Not Just A Label collection is one designer who revisited this couture look.

 This look has been done already on the runways from Balenciaga F/W 2010.

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Hot or Not: What Are Her Eyebrows Made Of?

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Recent Purchase: Mini Moisture Haul

Yes, it's summer time which means your body needs the moisture it looses from dehydration. 

You don't want dry skin or hair so if you are looking for amazing products that work well look into:

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Cetaphil products have always been a staple in my beauty regimen. I love their entire line of facial cleansers and moisturizers. This particular one I picked up is amazing because its super RICH! The consistency is thick, but unscented and doesn't feel thick on your skin. This can applied all over your body or as a face moisturizer. 

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

No particular brand is better over the other. 100% Virgin Coconut Oil has many uses in it's recommended descriptions, but I use it all over my hair for moisture. This is the one and only product that I will be using to moisturize my hair. It only takes a small dab to make your hair shiny and nourished!

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Trend: Semi-Permanent Mascara

Semi-Permanent Mascara A recent beauty advancement made by the company CryBaby is a salon treatment that launched allowing you to have dark, thick lashes without falsies that can last up to two weeks.

The application process takes about 15 minutes. The lower lashes are taped down so they won't stick the upper lashes. Several layers of a paste product are then applied to the lashes. After the application, you are required to use "oil-free" products and not to take a shower for three hours afterwards.

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Beauty: At Home Hair Laser Hair Removal

If you have considered getting laser hair removal to save time from having to shave but you can't fork out the hundreds of dollars, there is now an at-home laser hair removal option.

The TRIA Hair Removal laser is a relatively new product that launched a few years ago that claims to leave you hair free after 6 months of use. The laser uses the same technology found in professional laser.

This may sound like a great option at first but there are some draw backs that should be evaluated before considering. The laser goes for a one time $395 but which is still better than paying costly doctor visits. It's recommended to be used by people with light to medium skin with dark hair. So this means this product is only for white people with dark hair. And it has been reported that it can get painful [burning] as you continue to use it on a regular basis.

The technology is a great advancement to help rid people of stress of unwanted hair. This product and others like it have it's flaws but in the future it could be all the rage.

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Spotlight: Tastee cosmetics

Tell me why [dressed] readers and all of Charlotte need Tastee Cosmetics in there makeup bags or kept desks or bookbags? Jami–> It truly is a GREAT brand! It’s good for you and good to you, meaning that not only is made with healthy ingredients but, it makes your lips soft & delicious everytime. We all love products that work!

Now that you have launched your new business venture of your organic and all natural lip balms and lipglosses, what is next for Tastee that you see fit for in the future? OMG! I see alot… of course I’d like to expand our product line offering a variety of colors in balms, glosses, lip tints, etc. Just be a guru of lip products. When you hear Tastee Cosmetics you think wow awesome lip stuff!

I know you say that your niche is doing makeup because you get empowered by bringing out women’s natural beauty, but with Tastee Cosmetics now launched, do you still currently work professionally as a makeup artist? If so, when Tastee grows and becomes national, will Tastee be the main focus of interest? They are clients of mine that I will always do makeup for… of course as Tastee grows I won’t be in the studio as much. I’ll just have to pray for a good balance and hope I don’t pull my hair out…

I’m really excited about Tastee and the big things that are sure to come out of it. I love the fact that you donate 10% of you made purchases to Cancer Research. More small businesses need to follow in your footsteps. But what would you like to say to other small business working the corporate ladder who are discouraged by the economy, family issues, self-doubt? Keep at it! Some days I ask my family am I nuts for starting a business right now, but you don’t know until you try. (I know that’s cliche) but true. I don’t wanna be 60 years old wondering “what if” Can’t win the race if you don’t show up!?

Beauty: Petrilude MUA

He is an amazing makeup artist. You can learn some new tricks from him. Check out his youtube and you can subscribe to it if you like by clicking here.

Beauty: Virgin Manicure

No more cuticles for a while I see. 

I have been contemplating getting a professional manicure for a while but was scared because I didn't want the shiny polish on them. So today I was bored at the mall with an hour to spare before going into work, and I saw this nail shop.

The sign said manicures were $13, so I thought I might as well go pamper myself.

The end results are above. I should have snapped a before photo showing you my nail condition. 

Tell me what you think.