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How To: Get Kim Kardashian's gray smokey eyes
Kim Kardashian really doesn't need to wear all the makeup she does. As we've all seen through tabloids, Kim even looks glamorous sans makeup and just getting a pedicure at a cheap salon. But when Kim wears makeup she's smokin' hot.
How To: Create a Lauren Conrad girl next door makeup look
Former "Hills" hottie Lauren Conrad is the type of girl you'd bring home to your parents. With girl next door wholesome looks, a can-do attitude, and charming demeanor, Conrad has undoubtedly been the most successful "Hills" star, garnering a book deal and a Kohl's clothing line as a result of her sensibilities.
How To: Get Audrey Hepburn's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" look
Recently a poll on BellaSugar.com found that Audrey Hepburn is thought to be the most beautiful woman of all time. And we frankly don't disagree with that conclusion.
How To: Create an '80s punk rock chick makeup look
Despite being well known as the Era of Homogenously Bad Taste, the '80s have recently been referenced by high end designers (think Marc Jacobs), movies (think "Sex and the City 2"), and makeup artists (think the strong fuchsia lips that are in right now).
How To: Achieve Katy Perry's "California Gurls" makeup look
You don't have to frolick naked and spray tanned in artificial cotton candy clouds and wear whipped cream squirting bras to replicate Katy Perry's sexy candy-themed look for "California Gurls."
How To: Do a quick 3 minute heatless summer twist hairstyle
We all like to look perfectly put together when we go out, especially during the summer. Whether we're vacationing at the Hamptons or simply hitting up the closest beach to our houses, summer offers up a plethora of opportunities to meet singles and mingle.
How To: Get Shakira's "Waka Waka" FIFA World Cup makeup look
"Waka" means "to be lighted" in the African dialect of Swahili, a term designating praise and being in the spotlight. What a perfect word, then, to name a song about the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
How To: Create a cut up bloody makeup look for Halloween
In order to do a bloody makeup look for Halloween, you will need the following: deep red blush, deep shadow Mac paints, eyeshadow, contour shadows, theatre blood, and eyeliner.
How To: Apply mineral finishing powder
In order to properly apply the Mineral finishing powder, you will need: Mineral Finishing Powder and a large powder brush. Once you have applied all of your other makeup (i.e. blush, foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner, etc.), then you are ready for the finishing powder.
How To: Get big buxom Angelina Jolie lips naturally
For those of us who aren't blessed with full lips, here's an easy way you can achieve big pouty lips with just a little make-up. This tutorial allows you to get those gorgeous beestung lips naturally...sort of. Well, using natural cosmetics.
How To: Get Lady Gaga's makeup look from "Bad Romance"
In this clip, learn how to get Lady Gaga's intense makeup look from her music video for "Bad Romance". This sultry, seductive look is easy to do if you follow these simple steps. Check out this clip and look exactly like Gaga at your next party.
How To: Do a modern revamp of a '50s pin up girl makeup look
A lot of girls fear red lipstick and retro pin up girl looks for one main reason: they're simply too over the top. But skipping out on this classic and timeless makeup look means skipping out on one of the sexiest ways you can dress your face.
How To: Apply mineral makeup mascara
In this video, we learn how to apply mineral mascara with Lisa Liddiard. First, you will curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler before you put any mascara on. Now, grab your mascara and wipe off the tip of the brush to remove an excess mascara. Now, brush the mascara onto your top eyelashes, shaking the brush left to right at the base of your eye. Apply one to two coats of this mascara, putting more towards the outside lashes to give it a darker and more full look. If you'd like, you can ...
How To: Get a Kidsongs inspired makeup look for ten dollars
In this tutorial, we learn how to get a Kidsongs inspired makeup look. First, you will take a yellow pigment and brush it onto the inner crease of the eye. Now add a green pigment next to the yellow and blend together. Now apply blue pigment to the outer eye and blend it into the crease with the other colors. Apply a pink and red eyeshadow to the bottom of the eye line with a small eyeliner brush. Finish with a purple color on the end of the eye. Line your eyes with black eyeliner and use fak...
How To: Apply false eyelashes the fool proof way
In this video, we learn how to apply false eyelashes. First, take your eyelashes and pull them down off the container, then wiggle the spine and make sure they will fit your eyes. Next, put some eyelash glue onto the back of your hand and then apply the glue to an eyeliner brush. Once the glue becomes tacky, add on your fake eyelashes. Use tweezers to push the eyelashes onto your eyelids and push them in until they have stuck to your eye. Let the lashes dry for several minutes, then cover up ...
How To: Do a bright, cheery carnival makeup look
It's summer, gals, which means it's time to have fun with your makeup and break out of your nudes and neutrals mold. So no, that doesn't mean venturing into scary chocolate browns and - gasp! - even royal purples.
How To: Get Kim Kardashian's loose bombshell curls
Kim Kardashian is one of the most gorgeous women in the world with the perfect womanly curves, sharp cheekbones that could grate cheese, and beautifully full hair. And very often Kim will add even more volume to her locks by loosely curling them with a curling iron.
How To: Turn yourself into Twilight Edward Cullen with makeup
In this tutorial, learn how to turn your willing boyfriend, brother, roommate or buddy into a sexy Twilight vampire using makeup. This clip will walk your through everything you need to know to get this look. When you head to the cinema to watch the latest Twilight movie (like Eclipse) make sure you look the part. Celebrate in style with this pale, statuesque look from the Makeup Designory's Sean Conklin.
How To: Turn yourself into Volturi "Jane" in Twilight: Eclipse
In the latest Twilight movie, Dakota Fanning plays Jane - a member of the Volturi. In this clip, Sean Conklin a makeup artist from Los Angeles' Make-Up Designory shows you how to get this look at home. This extremely smokey eye is dramatic and works best for a night out or special occasion. Have fun!
How To: Get a shimmery brown eye look like Kim Kardashian
In this video, we learn how to get a shimmery brown eye like Kim Kardashian with Ren Ren. First, prime your lids with a neutral Mac paint pot color. Next, add a light shimmer eyeshadow onto the eye with a slightly damp brush. Now, apply a highlight to your eye crease with a brush by darkening the outer eye. After this, blend really well and then add a little more shimmer to the lid. Finally, you will want to add a thick layer of eyeliner on both the top and bottom and layer the eye line out t...
How To: Cheat the airbrush system when applying makeup
In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat the airbrush system when applying makeup. The OCC makeup trial is great for someone who is just getting started as a makeup artist, and doesn't have an airbrush system. You an use this makeup with a nice brush, depending on which one works best for you. You can go from light to full coverage with this makeup, and play around with the colors until you find the one that works best for your skin. If you have a friend with different skin tone, you can split...
How To: Create a soft and peachy summer coral makeup look
Girls have it tough, especially when it comes to makeup. Although you don't have to wear makeup, it's practically unheard of to have not worn makeup at all. Makeup can be intimidating, almost like you have to be an artist, but it isn't that hard. Makeup could be easy to apply, and still look great. This easy beauty tutorial is based on peachy corals, great for summer and great for warming up the skin tone, whether you are fair, bronzed, blonde or brunette! It can work for everyone!
How To: Apply icy blue eye shades for a winter inspired look
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply ice blue eye shades for the winter. To start, apply concealer underneath your eyes and then apply foundation to the entire face. Next, use an angled brush to apply makeup to your brows and make them more full. Now apply powder underneath your eye to catch any powder that falls while you are applying eyeshadow. After this apply primer to your entire lid and then apply a yellow tone shadow to your entire eye. Now take a blue eyeshadow and brush it on the ...
How To: Apply Queen of Hearts inspired costume makeup
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply Queen of Hearts inspired makeup. First, you will need to draw out where the hearts will go on your face, with a wet eyeliner. Next, fill in your eyes with red on one side and blue on the other, filling in your lid with the middle of the heart and the bottom right underneath the eye. Pack on dry eyeshadow onto the eyes so the makeup won't crease while you're wearing it. Now, repeat this action for the other hearts, all hearts on the face should be connec...
How To: Create Jane's Volturi makeup look from "Twilight"
Pint sized vampire Jane from the "Twilight" series can literally slay others with a glance, but we think she could knock others spellbound with her deviously good looks just as easily. Played by Dakota Fanning in the movies, Jane likes to wear makeup shades in line with her coldhearted character: deep pewters, smoky grays, and of course black.
How To: Do makeup like Lady Gaga from her "Bad Romance" video
In this video, we learn how to do makeup like Lady Gaga from the "Bad Romance" music video. To begin, apply ivory foundation all over the face with a foundation brush. Now, blend the makeup out with a sponge then apply a finishing powder. Next, apply a pink and white eyeshadows that are both pale on the entire eyelid up until the brow bone. Once you get to the lid, put on a brown color to the upper eyelid above the white eyeshadow. Now, apply the white eyeshadow to the bottom of the eye and a...
How To: Get started in becoming a makeup artist
Lots of gals like to play with makeup, and who doesn't want to have the ability to look her best at her own whims? While makeup is a way of life for many women, for makeup artists it's how they make a living.
How To: Do Lorena's vampire makeup from "True Blood"
Are you a true "True Blood" fan? Then you probably recognize this evil vixen makeup look as that of Lorena, AKA Bill's maker, from the hit HBO series.
How To: Recreate Lady Gaga's "Telephone" makeup look
Lady Gaga is inspiring young women around the world with her provocative style, and makeup recreations are popping up all over the web. In this makeup tutorial, Primp Powder Pout shows you how to recreate Lady Gaga's makeup style from her "telephone" music video. It may be a bit too much for normal wear, but it's great fun to try on.
How To: Recreate Rihanna's "Rude Boy" makeup look
Rihanna's makeup in her "Rude Boy" music video is reminiscent of the '80s, and if you want to get that retro look, too, Primp Powder Pout shows you how in this makeup tutorial. It definitely makes you think of David Bowie and his crazy makeup from the '80s, but Rihanna's adds a hint of sexy (something Bowie cannot do, obviously). See the whole application process.
How To: Create Bella's makeup look from "Twilight: Eclipse"
In this tutorial, get the makeup look from the highly anticipated third part in the "Twilight" movie series: "Eclipse". Kristen Stewart plays Bella Swan, the lovesick heroine of the series. In this clip, duplicate Kristen's look as Bella and get a dewey, romantic and soft style.
How To: Create a smoky eye makeup look inspired by Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Cole can do it all. She sings, writes, acts, dances, and models, so it's no wonder why a multitalented woman like this would also be good at makeup! Her smokey eyes are flawless. Primp Powder Pout shows you a really good description of recreating Cheryl Cole's flawless smoky eyes, great for a night out on the town.
How To: Get Selena Gomez's makeup look from "Round & Round"
In this tutorial, learn how to duplicate Selena Gomez's makeup look from the new music video "Round and Round" by Selena and the Scene. This look is perfect for a beautiful spy who fights crime by day and plays with men's hearts by night. Follow along with this fantastic tutorial and you will look just like a starlet.
How To: Create a daytime soft, summery smokey eye
Smokey eyes are considered the makeup version of LBDs for many gals, but they also tend to be a little too heavy to wear during the daytime and during summer, when just about everything we put on we sweat off.
How To: Create a "Skins" inspired wearable smokey eye
The UK tv series "Skins" is centered on a group of teenagers living in Bristol, England, and their lives as they struggle with eating disorders, family dysfunction, homosexuality, and mental illness. Basically, your typical prime time drama.
How To: Create a taupe and cranberry Mila Kunis makeup look
"That 70s Show" star Mila Kunis has grown into quite a gorgeous young woman, and never fails to sport perfectly groomed brows and sheer though flattering makeup when she's on the red carpet.
How To: Create a romantic purple and burgundy eye makeup look
Purple and burgundy are not two colors that immediately come into mind when you think about eyeshadow colors. After all, deep reds and purples are much more suited to bold lipstick hues than to pretty peepers.
How To: Create a velvety purple coronet-inspired eye look
A coronet is basically a mini crown upon which other ornaments are fixed on. And in this eye makeup look tutorial, you'll learn how to create a multifaceted coronet-inspired purple eye look that's sultry and will elongate your eyes.
How To: Create a luminous evening makeup look for mature gals
Any good makeup artist will tell you both that good makeup starts with good skin and mature/older women look much more radiant with less thick foundation and eye shimmer.
How To: Disguise sideburns for drag performers
To become a truly good and believable drag queen you must either get rid of or cover up any vestiges of your, well, manhood. This includes tucking down there, wearing heels and dresses, and wigs.