Pop Sugar Network's Bella TV

The Pop Sugar Network recently launched Bella TV-- the video channel for beauty junkies.

Bella TV features a lineup of original shows that cover the world of beauty, including the latest hair, makeup, skin, and nail trends, celebrity how-tos, tips and tricks, and more!

Watch Celebrity MUA, Barbara Guillaume's video on Tools for the best brows

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World AIDS Day: Know Your Status & Support Prevention

Today is December 1, 2009, WORLD AIDS DAY. We shouldn't need a day to remind us of the importance of AIDS prevention and fighting the disease, but it sure as heck doesn't hurt.
At the end of 2007, the CDC estimates that 468,578 people were living with AIDS in America, around 20,000 more than 2006. AND IT'S NEARLY 2010. The disease is also spreading rapidly throughout other parts of the world, including Africa. Many Americans have never been tested for the disease and it is affected our family and friends at an alarming rate.

How can you help?
Get tested & take your partner with you.
Protect yourself. Do not depend on your partner to supply condoms.
Be aware of and avoid means of transmission:
• Sex without a condom with someone living with HIV
• Sharing infected needles, syringes or other injecting drug equipment
• From an HIV-positive mother (to her child) during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding (but with effective treatment and care the risk of transmission can be greatly reduced)
Educate yourself and those around you.
visit http://www.worldaidsday.org/

Support prevention by purchasing these RED beauty products.
Every cent made from MAC VIVA Glam is donated to the MAC AIDS Fund.



OCC NSFW Nail Lacquer proceeds are donated to National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities, Inc.







Kiehl's Hand Care for Cure donates profits to amFAR (AIDS research charity)

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MUA Sam Fine: Humble Beginnings

"You have to be in it to win it", says renowned makeup artist Sam Fine.
View this exclusive excerpt from the Special Features section of Fine: The Basics of Beauty where Sam Fine talks about how he got his start in the business of beauty!

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The September Issue: Behind the Cover of Vogue

Anna Wintour, the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine for twenty years, is the most powerful and polarizing figure in fashion. Until now, she has never allowed anyone to scrutinize the inner workings of her magazine. Filmmaker R.J. Cutler’s new documentary, THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE takes the viewer inside a world they only think they know.
September is considered the January of fashion...Every August a record-breaking number of people can’t wait to get their hands on the September issue of Vogue. The 2007 issue was and remains the biggest ever, weighing over four pounds, selling thirteen million copies, and impacting the $300-billion global fashion industry more than any other single publication. An intimate, funny and surprising look at Anna Wintour and her team of larger-than-life editors as they create this must-have Bible of fashion, Cutler explores the untouchable glamour of Wintour’s Vogue to reveal the extraordinarily passionate people at its heart.

www.theseptemberissue.com

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Go Pink!

Those who know me, know that I have a huge affinity for the color pink. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I urge you all to like it too.

My aunt and godmother are both breast cancer survivors so this cause is very near and dear to me. Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting women. Conduct regular self-checks and have routine mammograms for early detection!
Not only can you make direct donations to support awareness and mammograms, but there are tons of useful products that you can purchase in support of the cause. This time of year, I make every effort to purchase pink.

Here are some of my favorite beauty products:
Balmshell 1 in 8

Clarisonic Limited Edition PLUS designer model or

BCA Pink ClarisonicClinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing LotionPrecision in Pink Slant Tweezer from Tweezerman

To learn breast cancer, to volunteer or to make a donation visit:
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Susan G. Komen for the Cure

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All Black Everything

MAC gets back to basics with a black collection...This fall Style Black brings back all the way back! and boy, am I excited. Launch: Sept 24th (that's tomorrow)

From '80s Sprouse-in-the-House kohl and fringe to London New Goth, going back to black changes the mood, deepens the drama. Eyeliner, beehives and beyond, this is a celebration of going madly, deliriously noir. Don't wait 'til midnight.


Lipstick ($14.00)

* Black Knight Creamy true black (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)

Mattene ($14.50)

* Midnight Media Dense matte black (Limited Edition)
* Night Violet Deep purple grape (Repromote) (Limited Edition)

Glimmerglass ($18.00)

* Bling Black Sheer black with gold pearl (Limited Edition)
* Blackfire Sheer black with pink purple pearl (Limited Edition)
* Blackware Creamy true black (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Eye Shadows ($19.00)

* Cinderfella Black with silver pearl (Limited Edition)
* Young Punk Black with pink purple pearl (Limited Edition)
* Gilt by Association Black with gold bronze pearl (Limited Edition)
* Blue Flame Black with blue pearl (Limited Edition)

Grease Paintstick ($17.50)

* Black Intense black (Limited Edition)

Penultimate Liner ($16.50)

* Rapidblack True black (Permanent)

Eye Kohl ($14.50)

* Smolder Intense Black (Permanent)

Cream Colour Base ($16.50)

* Black Creamy True black (Permanent at PRO)
* Bat Black Burgundy black with pink pearl (Permanent at PRO)

Nail Lacquer ($12.00)

* Nocturnelle True black (Cream) (Permanent)
* Seriously Hip Black with gold particle pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Baby Goth Girl Black with pink and purple pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)

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Applying False Lashes

I'm not a big lash wearer, but I was in Miami for a week with a group of lovely ladies and most of them could not go anywhere without their lashes. Some applied the lashes themselves, while others applied them for a fellow lash fiend. With all of this lash-love going around, I decided to do a mini tutorial on application.

Strip lashes come in various styles, from natural to fashion, depending on the look you are trying to achieve.
I apply lashes on people all the time, but I asked my cousin (who wears strip lashes practically everyday) to see if her technique for applying them on herself differs any from how I apply them on others...not so much.

Here are a few tips if you like the look of strip lashes but were never quite sure how to apply them:

Step 1:
You should use the strip lash to measure the width of the lid and trim the lash to fit.
Step 2:
Next, apply your makeup, including eye liner.
Step 3:
Apply glue to the base of the false lash and let it set for about 10 seconds so the glue becomes tacky. The wetter the glue, the longer the lashes will take to adhere. Use eyeliner as a guide to apply lash as close to lash line as possible. You can use tweezers or your hands to apply the lash--whichever is easiest.
Please only use non-professional grade glue (ie. Duo, Duralash, Ardell, Lash Grip), which is meant for short term where-- an event or no longer than a day. Glue should dry clear.

If you are into a more natural look, individual lashes/clusters are probably your best bet:

Step 1:
Apply your makeup.
Step 2:
Squeeze a small amount of glue onto the plastic container. Then, using tweezers, pick up a lash cluster and dip into glue. Again, wait about 10 seconds before attempting to apply lash. As mentioned before, this glue is meant for short-term wear.
Step 3:
Begin by putting 1 lash cluster at the outer corner of one eye. Place it as close to your lash line as possible. Trying to angle it at the same angle as your lashes, so they blend well. Apply one or two lashes on one eye, then apply the same amount to the other eye. This technique helps lashes look symmetrical on each eye. Move from the outside of the eye inward. Start with three or four clusters and add more if you want extra drama.

Once the glue is dry, you are ready for the world!

• Lashes can be removed with soap and water.

• Practice makes perfect. I don't advise "practicing" lash application right before you are headed to a big event.

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