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Mac All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Swatches and Review
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Swatches of Lipglosses Liqueur and Naked Frost Plus Swatches of Lipsticks 5N, Empowered, and Myself.
Swatches of Eyeshadows All Races, Cross-Cultural, Banshee, Showstopper.
Smashbox Heartbreaker Collection
Eyeshadow Palette
* Hot Date Creme brulee, shimmering chestnut, champagne, shimmering azure, mint, and warm taupe
* Kiss ‘n Tell Ballet pink, hot pink, icy white, deep violet, charcoal, and peony
Fusion Soft Lights
* Baked Starlight White gold, bright pink, warm bronze, rosy pink, and ballet pink
Lip Shine
* Berry Hot
* Melon-Drama
Roller Gloss
* Pink Sugar
Liquid Liner Pen
An ultra-fine liquid eyeliner pen that can take you from sweet and sassy to ultra-seductive in just one sweep.
* Jet Black
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Mac Cosmetics Riveting Collection- addicted to lipstick
Hairstyles for Women With Gray Hair- fashion looks
Popular Hairstyles for 2010 - fashion and beauty style
MAC Cosmetics Tabloid Beauty Collection- addicted to lipstick
Valentines Day Gifts For Her- image and style news
Black Hairstyles and Black Haircuts- fashion and beauty style
Dress Trend - Lace Dresses- sales alert shopping
KIM KARDASHIAN Fragrance Available Now At Sephora-the sweetest aroma
Prom Ponytail Hairstyles- promstylingtips
2010 Spring and Summer Dress and Dress Trends- the fashion looks
Celebrity Smoky Eye Makeup Looks- celebrity red carpet style
Avatar Zoe Saldana Navi Makeup Look- celebrity red carpet style
Zoe Saldana New Spokeswoman For Avon Eternal Magic Fragrance- the sweetest aroma
Valentines Day Makeup- imageandstylenews
Black Wedding Hairstyles- wedding bliss blog
Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair- wedding bliss blog
Wedding updos- wedding bliss blog
Blush Shades and Colors For African American and Black Women - makeup and stilettos
Shoulder Length Hairstyles- fashion and beauty style
2010 Prom Updos- promstylingtips
Lady GaGa Hairstyles and Makeup Looks- hairstyles 53
Christina Aguilera Makeup Get Her Look-addicted to lipstick
Kate Hudsons Makeup How To Get Her Look- addicted to lipstick
Christina Milian Baby Bump Watch Four Weeks Until Baby Is Due- pregnancy baby blog
The Top Baby Names for 2010 Boys and Girls- pregnancy baby blog
Sandra Bullock Hairstyle and Makeup How To - hairstyles 53
Leona Lewis Hairstyles How To Get Her Look From The Golden Globes- hairstyles 53
Penelope Cruz Hairstyles Get Her Look- who wore that
How To Prevent Eye Makeup From Smudging- makeup and stilettos
2010 Valentino Spring and Summer Shoe Collection- real women wear heels
2010 Spring and Summer Teen Fashion Trends- gossipy girlz
2010 Nars Spring Collection- addicted to lipstick
Celebrity Teen Fashion Looks- gossipy girlz
MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection- addicted to lipstick
Giveaway Time- Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator- addicted to lipstick
Heidi Klum Maternity Clothing Line For A Pea In A Pod and Motherhood Maternity- pregnancy baby blog
Spring 2010 Bridal Collection Carolina Herrera- wedding bliss blog
Spring 2010 Hairstyles- imageandstylenews
MAC Viva Glam From Our Lips Collection Featuring Lady Gaga & Cyndi Lauper
Time to wham up the GLAM in VIVA VIVA GLAM !…and celebrate the indestructible idea that ALL girls (and boys) just wanna have fun! It’s a gaga-glamorous look at our abiding passion: The M·A·C AIDS Fund and the VIVA GLAM program are the heart and soul of M·A·C Cosmetics.
Established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV and AIDS globally, VIVA GLAM I, II, III, IV, V and VI were launched as continuous shades and have achieved tremendously gratifying success over the years. Spring 2010 sees two new Lipstick shades introduced as limited life for 12 months on counter. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the sensational Cyndi Lauper and the electric Lady Gaga!
Lipsticks
* Viva Glam Gaga Cool blue-pink (Lustre)
MAC Too Fabulous Collection
Lips and cheeks get the pretty young thing treatment…Cremesheen Glass makes a comeback for Spring 2010. Introducing six new très jolie shades and three bring-back essentials, because the world wants more of this creamy, high-flying gloss formula that provides sheer, Just Superb colour with a touch of sex-o-shine!
To accentuate them, a combination of six Lip Pencils ranging from neutral to pinks and browns, to delight and define. And here’s a lovely thought: six new Mineralize Blush Duos are also making a limited appearance. Inspired by the original, they provide a gossamer sheer and lightweight application…all Too Fabulous.
Cremesheen glass (all will be permanent)
- Just superb - Dirt neutral pink
- Loud & lovely - Blue pink
- Richer, Lusher - Peach coral
- Double dare - Coral red
- Deelight - Mid-tone neutral
- Over indulgence - Neutral brown
- Fashion scoop - Clear pink (repromote)
- Partial to pink - Light peach pink (repromote)
- Boy bait - Light nude (repromote)
- Boldy bare - Dirt red brown (LE)
- Mouth off - Deep peach coral (LE)
- Trimmed in pink - Bright blue pink (LE)
- In Synch - Bright yellow pink (LE)
- Naked liner - Light neutral (LE)
- Chestnut - Intense brown
Mineralize Blush Duo A limited-edition Mineralize Blush featuring two shades swirled into an abstract pattern. Delivers the sheer colour and soft, dimensional pearl finish of all M∙A∙C Mineralize powder formulas.
* Rhapsody in Two Light pale pink/pale peach (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Chic Couple Light yellow brown/dark peach (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Two Virtues Light blue pink/light violet (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Bi-Tone Rose pink/copper bronze (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Buddy Up Dirty rose / neutral yellow pink (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Sun & Moon Neutral brown / pink brown (Frost)
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Giveaway Time- Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator
In this contest you'll be winning an Advanced Face Firming Activator. This is the brand's top-seller, and Perricone skincare products are favored among celebs and have been featured in many magazines including InStyle, Allure, Vanity Fair and Esquire.
Advanced Face Firming Activator (a $120 value) is paraben-free and will leave your skin smooth and glowing. it transforms skin to appear firm and toned using Alpha Lipoic Acid and DMAE. all of this products ingredients work synergistically to visibly resurface skin's texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores, and reveal a radiant and healthy complexion.
HOW TO ENTER- If you are the winner of this product please send me all of your information through contest machine. I also ask that along with submitting your entry to contest machine you also comment on why you want this product and what it can do for your skin. The contest is only open to U.S. Residents, and will last between between 7-15 days so good luck to all :)
*read please: entering this contest means you are giving me permission to forward your name, email and mailing address to representatives of Perricone MD for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize. failure to include all information requested will disqualify your entry. one (1) winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. giveaway sponsored by Perricone MD. some restrictions apply. open only to US residents only. All contents for the giveaway have been given by Perricone MD and have not been purchased with my money.
MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection
The very latest in a series of famous M∙A∙Collaborations, it was only a matter of time before the demure-to-daring kaleidoscopic prints of Liberty of London coloured our world with Brit wit and bohemian chic. From the unstudied, Sienna Miller style of Spitalfields Market to the grit-and-glamour of Portobello Road, the swinging London girl has always been an unstoppable M·A·C makeup force! Spring 2010 insists on the ultimate flower fusion, with M∙A∙C joining forces with Liberty, creating cool Britannia compacts and Lipsticks, Eye Shadows, Powder, Blush, Nail Lacquers and, of course – blushing, bountiful, quite British accessories.
Beauty powder
- Shell pearl - Pale peach with gold pearl
- Summer Rose - Soft violet pink with pearl
- Give me liberty of London - Flat creamy pink (matte)
- Free to be - Creamy true coral (matte)
- Dame’s desire - Frosty mid-tone reddish purple (frost)
- Birds & Berries - Frosted dark green blue (veluxe pearl)
- Bough grey - Mid-tone blueish grey (satin)
- Ever hip - Creamy light coral (cremesheen)
- Peachstock - Neutral peach (satin)
- Petals & Peacocks - Creamy bright magenta pink (amplified)
- Blooming lovely - Creamy greyed lilac mauve (amplified)
Lipglass
- Frankly fresh - Neutral pink beige with soft pearl
- Perennial high style - Creamy bright pink coral
- English accents - Creamy midtone blue pink
- A different groove - Deep purple brown with pearl
- Prim & proper - Neutral nude
- Dirty Plum - Sheer Dark Plum (Pro)
- Vestral white - Creamy white (cream)
- Blue India - Dark green blue with pearl (cream)
- Liberty of london makeup bag/small – MAC stores & online only - $ 22,00
A limited-edition laminated makeup bag decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Zip closure boasts a fabulously outsize floral pull. Measures 8″ x 2.75″ x 3.5″. - Liberty of london makeup bag/medium – MAC stores & online only - $ 25,00
A limited-edition laminated makeup bag decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Zip closure boasts a fabulously outsize floral pull. Measures 8″ x 2.75″ x 5″. - Liberty of london scarf – MAC stores & online only - $ 95,00
A limited-edition scarf designed with an exclusively created floral pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Rows of coral, orange, yellow and blue flowers form a repeating pattern on a white background. The fabric is a soft wool/viscose blend. Made in Italy. Measures 27″ x 82″.
2010 Nars Spring Collection
Lipstick
- Cruising Nude
Lip Gloss
- Easy Lover Bright pink
- Ophelia Nectar
Nail Polish
- Purple Rain Deep purple
Eyeshadow
- D. Gorgeous Pale lilac
Eyeshadow Duo ( Cream Eyeshadow)
- Camargue Champagne / brown
Eyeshadow Duo
- Kuala Lumpur Rose-gold / wild berry
Julia Roberts Casual hairstyle (photo)
Long, center part and wavy.
Layers needed and can be glammed up for award shows.
Keywords: Julia roberts long blonde hair, Julia blond and casual, wavy beach hair.
The Great Library of Alexandria
Today, public libraries can be found in countries around the world, and often even the smallest town has one. These contain a wealth of information, representing the knowledge, philosophies, and creative work of generations. The largest libraries in the world today hold collections that are numbered in millions of books and other items. Some items in these collections are very rare, and therefore very valuable. Yet as impressive and valuable as these libraries are, a library that existed almost two thousand years ago would have been a worthy competitor.
The Royal Library of Alexandria Egypt is believed to have been founded by Ptolemy II around the beginning of the third century B.C.E. This was just after his father established the temple of the Muses, the patron divinities of the arts in Greek mythology. This temple was called the musaeum, which is where we get the word museum.
It has been estimated that at its peak the library of Alexandria held between 400,000 and 700,000 works. While this may not be a very impressive number compared to some of the biggest libraries today, it should be noted that these were not books, as we know them. They were parchment scrolls. There were no typewriters or computers back then. If you wanted to write a book, you wrote it by hand with a reed pen and a bottle of ink, on a long roll of parchment, or thin dried animal skin. They had no printing presses or bookbinderies to mass-produce what you had written. If someone wanted a copy, they made it the same way that you had created the original, with pen and ink. This was very time consuming and labor intensive. Today books are often valuable just because they’re rare. Back then, every book was rare, and the library of Alexandria had hundreds of thousands.
As can be imagined, with the scarcity of books, collecting them could have been a difficult and expensive task. Ptolemy III found a unique and inexpensive way to increase the library’s collection. By royal decree, all visitors to the city were required to turn over all of the scrolls in their possession. After scribes made copies, which were returned to the visitor, the originals were added to the library. A special department was created to oversee this operation, called "books from the ships."
The end of this great library is shrouded in mystery and controversial. Some ancient historians blame Julius Caesar for its destruction. During his invasion of Alexandria in 47-48 B.C.E. he set fire to the ships that were in the harbor. Some say that this fire spread to the city and the great library. Other ancient historians seem to know nothing about this, prompting modern historians to discount or minimize the possibility. It is believed that the books were stored in several places, so that even if some buildings caught fire at that time, only a portion of the books would have been lost. It is generally accepted that the Museum of Alexandria existed until about 400 C.E., when it and other pagan temples were destroyed by order of Roman Emperor Theodosius. It is possible that the great library, or at least what was left of it, was also destroyed at that time.
Imagine walking the halls of this ancient library. What would you find? Just as with our modern libraries, much of what was contained in the library of Alexandria was probably not worth reading. Yet, what insights into the thinking and daily lives of ancient peoples were lost when this great reservoir of knowledge was burned? We may never know.
Antique Earrings for Woman
If you go back in time to Namibia some 27,000 years ago you will come to the birth of the human desire to appear attractive. In those days bird feathers and animal bones, seeds and dried sticks were used as pendants and earrings. Since most of these articles of jewelry were degradable not much can be seen today other than in cave drawings perhaps. But the prehistoric desire has not ebbed. From the time a girl achieves puberty or even earlier, her ears and nose are pierced. The wearing of earrings from an early age is still practiced in villages around the world. Antique earrings are therefore the commonest articles of personal jewelry found along with antique pendants. Egyptian jewelry among others has some beautiful samples of antique earrings in online shops.
Egyptian jewelry dates back to around 4500 BC during the time of El-Badari. Then came the golden age of Cleopatra, Nefertiti and the Pharaohs and the Greco Roman period when Egyptian jewelry flourished. The oldest among the antique jewelry from Egypt are probably the Fuluni Hoop earrings from the Sudan area or the Akuaba doll earrings worn as a symbol of fertility.
The ancient Egyptians were staunch believers of symbolism. This trait is reflected in virtually all ancient Egyptian jewelry. Gold was considered divine and symbolic of the sun god. Lapis lazuli was considered a sacred stone of celestial origin and symbolic of truth. The scarab beetle was widely used and symbolized rebirth. The carnelian was a stone that symbolized courage and great physical power. The blue lotus was symbolic of the god Nefertum of Memphis. He was the gold of perfume and the lotus that opened at dawn and closed at dusk was symbolic of divinity and eternal life.
When you go online you are amazed at the degree of care that has been taken to faithfully reproduce antique Egyptian jewelry especially earrings. You can buy a most attractive set of lotus petal and onyx earrings in sterling silver gilded with 22 ct gold or a set of Ankh earrings worn as an amulet said to possess unusual powers.
Antique Fireplace Accessories
When you are thinking that your fireplace could not get in the least more complex and exciting, here is some things that will astonish you, more than ever if you are a beginner in owning a fireplace. Antique fireplace accessories have different kinds. In addition to their screens, of course, those shielding tiny walls which you put in front of them to avoid the dirt and ashes from getting into the rest of the house you own, and it also comes in various shapes, makes and the sizes too.
In the earlier period, fireplace screens were distinguished in a minute by square covers and which was just in relation to that no added extras and styles, at all. On the other hand, given the improvement of interior designing and peoples on the increase and improving sense of fashion, there are at the moment a lot of fireplace screen shapes on hand, each by means of an exclusive motive other than as a visual decoration.
If you still have no knowledge of what is being discussed here. So just go on reading here in what we have for you. There is this one panel fireplace screen which is the most established and necessary of all antique fireplace accessories. They have flexible feet that may be leveled in the midst of your fireplace and comes in flat panel or a curved panel styles. No more than the flat panel fireplace screens have feet, despite the fact that, as the curved panel editions can position on their own. Curved panel fireplace screens are even at both sides except are to some extent bent away from the opening of the fireplace.
Then there is also the three panel fireplace screen which is perhaps the design that is the most usual for an antique fireplace to bear. The middle part is bigger than the other panels on each of its side and is more often than not seen in traditional homes. There is as well the four panel fireplace screen which is not that familiar, other than that they do provide a matchless appearance to your own fireplace.
Since they have several parts, they can with no trouble be propped up on your fireside and is just the thing for the fireplaces that are comparatively wider than the usual. To add, nursing the fire is as well much easier with this sort of antique fireplace accessories since you will just need to fold it back to two panels to do the work rather than taking the whole screen out.
Christina Aguilera Makeup Get Her Look
“I wanted to create a soft natural look on Christina to compliment her gown and new haircut,” said Kristofer Buckle for NARS Cosmetics. “Her dress choice was a beautiful pastel peach with silver. I didn’t want the look to fight with her gown. The final look is chic and seamless, with a earthy colored smokey eye and glowing skin.” – Kristofer Buckle for NARS Cosmetics
Complexion: Use the Balancing Moisture Lotion and apply the Makeup Primer as a base. Apply Firming Foundation and set with Pressed Powder
Eyes: Apply the vanilla side of India Song Duo Eyeshadow as a base, over the entire lid and up to eyebrow. Next, use the shimmering walnut shade of India Song Duo Eyeshadow and apply to the outer corner and under the bottom lash line. Then, use the warm rich brown side of Cordura Duo Eyeshadow just under eye rubbing into the lower lash line to create smokey eye. Curl the eyelashes and apply a coat of Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara to top and bottom lashes, following with 2 coats of Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara for full lashes. Take Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo and dot in between individual lashes [Kristofer’s tip: “I used the Push Eyeliner Brush to blend the eyeliner in between the lashes, which helped to apply just enough without looking to heavy.”]
Lips: Use the Fantasia Lipliner Pencil and Niagara Lipstick. Next, apply Easy Lover Lip Gloss (NEW for Spring 2010) over. [Kristofer’s tip:“Applying a sheer pink gloss on top of a nude colored lip provides a nice modern pop of color.”]
Cheeks: Generously apply Orgasm Illuminator (NEW for Spring 2010) to cheekbones, dĂ©colletage, and shoulders for an all over glow. Use Malaysia Multiple Bronzer to contour cheeks by blending under cheekbones. Apply the Mata Hari Blush to the apple of cheeks and lightly tap on browbone. [Kristoper’s tip: “Lightly dusting a blush on the browbone gives life to the eye and melds the whole look together.”] Next, with short, back and forth quick strokes use Nico Blush to highlight cheekbones
Kate Hudsons Makeup How To Get Her Look
“Golden Globes makeup is all about the dress. When I saw Kate in her gorgeous white dress, I knew we had to go for a clean, sophisticated, pretty look – very Grace Kelly.” — Leslie Lopez, Makeup Artist
“I prepped Kate’s skin with CHANEL Sublimage Fluid before applying her base, L’Oreal True Match Foundation in N-3. In the crease of her eyes I used the grey shade from the CHANEL Quadra Eye Shadow in Blue Celestes. I applied the lightest silvery white shade under the brow bone, as well as under the lash line. The inside of her eyes were lined with Almay black eye pencil, and I finished the eyes with CHANEL Inimitable Mascara in Noir. Finally, on her lips I used CHANEL Aqualumiere Sheer Colour Lipshine in Malta, a sheer subtle peach shade.” — Leslie Lopez, Makeup Artist
MAC in Lillyland (Lilly Pulitzer) Swatches
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Swatches of Creme Blushes ( Perfect For Layering Over Powder Blushes For A long Lasting Look)
Joie-De-Vivre and Optimistic Orange
Swatches of Paint Pots ( Layer under eyeshadows to help your shadows stay longer)
Rubenesque and Fresco Rose
Swatches of Lipgelees ( Look like dazzleglasses X 10 for sparkling lips)
Shift To Pink and Lush & Bright
Swatch of Pearlmatte
Alone Swirled Together
Swatch of Nail Polish Coconut Ice
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