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Terracotta Tajine Eye Shadow from Guerlain

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‘Terracotta’ Tajine Eyeshadow from Guerlain

This ‘Terracotta’ Tajine Eyeshadow from Guerlain was featured in the April 2008 issue of Lucky. While Lucky said that it was available through Sephora.com, I couldn’t find it there. However, it’s now available through Nordstrom. I also found it at Dillards in St. Louis.

While the packaging is great, I wouldn’t pay $35.00 for this eye shadow. Don’t be misled by the shade names: Blonde Metal is pinkish, Brown Metal is golden, and Dark Metal is purplish.

‘Omi at it again

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I’m fascinated by Naomi Campbell, but I feel embarassed about it, given her record of assault and battery.

Now comes news that she was arrested for spitting at a security officer at Heathrow Airport’s newly opened Terminal 5. Poor Naomi. Her suitcases and bags must have been among the 28,000 bags that were mislaid at Terminal 5 when the automated baggage handling system ground to a halt. 🙂

Bio-fond makeup

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I shopped MakeupMania.com to buy the World Girl eye shadow palette that I coveted, only to find it out of stock. The lovely Eva volunteered put together a package of products for me to try, the centerpiece of it being Bio-Fond Cream Make-Up from the Swiss brand Gerda Spillman.


Bio-Fond Cream Makeup from Gerda Spillman

I had not tried cream makeup before, so I agreed to try Bio-Fond. Simply apply the makeup with a dampened sponge. For additional coverage, apply the makeup with the pads of your (clean!) fingers. I was impressed by the finish of the makeup – Eva describes it as “a foundation that is like skincare,” and she’s right. This makeup is particularly appropriate for maturing skin. My face did feel smoother and softer. My one objection to Bio-Fond is the fragrance – I don’t want fragrance in my color cosmetics or skin care.

The pinkish shade shown above might dissuade women from trying Bio-Fond. Bio-Fond comes in 15 different shades. I’m sure that Eva will help you to identify which shade is right for you if you describe your complexion to her.

Eva tells me that MakeupMania.com will be completely revamped later this spring. The current site is quaint, but it’s also kind of appealing. I hope that the revamped site won’t be too sexy, with lots of Flash. The New York bricks-and-mortar store for Makeup Mania is being expanded as well.

LeBron James and Gisele on the April 2008 cover of Vogue

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This picture of basketball star LeBron James and supermodel Gisele Bündchen (so well known that’s she’s called by her first name only) on the April 2008 issue of Vogue has become controversial:



One African-American commentator said it played upon stereotypes of the sexuality of the African-American male that appears threatening to whites. He also said that the photo reminded him of King Kong and the woman whom King Kong takes captive!

I am ill-equipped to address the African-American experience. It’s hard, for example, to accept Michelle Obama’s comment that she is proud of her country for the first time in her life. I try to explain it as more a sense of alienation (despite her privileged Ivy League education) than a lack of patriotism.

I’d like to hear from readers what they think about the cover of the April 2008 issue of Vogue. Do you see a subtext here?

Now that’s more like it!

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After the travesty that was the cover of the March 2008 issue of Vogue, it’s nice to see Drew Barrymore, well, looking like Drew on the cover of the April 2008 issue of Domino:

I love the royal blue blouse with sheer sleeves. The necklace is incredible. I then checked the credits: the necklace is from Amrapali of Jaipur (India). No wonder I like it. Jaipur is as well known for its jewelry as for its block-printed textiles.

Also, look at the decor: elements such as a settee upholstered in contrasting fabrics and the Chinese garden stool.

BTW Drew’s called Domino’s first cover girl. Seems that Domino might have had the same problem its sister publication Lucky had: you need recognizable faces to sell magazines.

And now, another gratuitous picture of Drew in ET:

She’s so adorable!

The Three Graces

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I’m amused by the post by Beauty Addict about the cover of the April 2008 issue of Vanity Fair and comments on the post.

They totally don’t see that this cover is modeled after paintings of The Three Graces. No, I am not talking about The Graces, the short-lived band that featured Charlotte Caffey of the Go-Gos, Gia Ciambotti, and Meredith Brooks (whose song Bitch was prominently featured in the Mel Gibson-Helen Hunt movie What Women Want). I’m talking about The Three Graces, goddesses from Greek mythology. Here is the depiction of The Three Graces from Boticelli’s Primavera:

Now tell me if you can’t see the similarities.

Friday roundup – March 21, 2008

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OK, I’m a day late, but here’s what I found interesting among our Friends this past week.

The Beauty Brains answer the question Makeup Removers: Does Oil Cleansing Really Work? (the answer is yes). Shop With A Vengeance uses almond oil as moisturizer.

After renovating her bathroom, Ondo Lady decided that she needed bath products for the new bathroom. She confesses, I’m a Lushite. Indeed, Lush fans are very devoted. After trying several Lush products, the only one that I really like is the Floating Island bath melt.

Beauty Addict reviews several mass-market creamy body washes. While Kristen was not too fond of Caress Ultra Rich Cream Body Wash, Jamie of Beauty of Life raved about Caress Ultra Rich Cream Body Wash (I like it too).

Mischo Beauty alerts readers to an article in the New York Times Section about celebrity makeup artists hired by mass-market brands to increase their prestige. The NYT article covers Pat McGrath (P&G brands Cover Girl and Max Factor), Joanna Schlip (Physicians Formula), and my beloved Matin (Neutrogena).

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog presents 5 laws of writing “The List” or “Bucket List.” I’ll flesh mine out later, but suffice it to say that among the things that I want to do is to pursue my love of India in a deeper, more profound way.

The popular leftist blog Crooks and Liars referenced my article Iggy Pop for the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame for their post Late Night with Iggy Pop. Too bad they don’t know I prefer Little Green Footballs as a political blog.

Finally, Christopher Drummond gives a shout-out to The Style Page. Thanks, Christopher!

Well, that’s it for now. I’ll be out of pocket next week, with limited (if any) Internet access – visiting my mother in St. Louis.

Illuminare

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After Ruthie Malloy of Illuminare Cosmetics wrote to me concerning my article on Mineral Madness, I was curious to try her products. I sent off for the 3 Foundation Formulas in 3 Middle Shades – Introductory Pack of 9, All Day Eye Color Trial Kit, and the Fast Application Pad.



Top: 3 Foundation Formulas in 3 Middle Shades – Introductory Pack of 9
Bottom: All Day Eye Color Trial Kit

Illuminare is described as ‘liquid mineral makeup.” The selling point is that these products are rated SPF 21. The sunscreen is provided by minerals such as titanium oxide and zinc oxide that provide a physical barrier to solar rays.

Actually, the consistency is thicker than liquid – it’s more like cream. Illuminare is certainly the most opaque makeup that I’ve ever used, but that’s the point, as it provides a physical sunscreen. It will take me time to get used to the coverage. I used the Portofino Porcelain shade for my light complexion, applying it with the flocked Fast Application Pad.

I found the Latte eye color shade too light for me, but Cafe Latte was great as an eye shadow base. Precision is needed to use the middle shades in the crease – you’ll want to use brushes here. I found the middle shades too dark for the crease. One can mix these shades with Latte, Perla Blanca, or Perla Rossa to lighten them. Nonetheless, I wish that Illuminare would create shade variations between Cafe Latte and the middle shades for the crease.

My favorite Illuminare eye color is Espresso, as it’s the sort of brown-black I like for creating the smoky eye look; moreover, it creates a thick line. I’ll be a repeat customer for this one.

Friday roundup – March 14, 2008

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Notable posts from Friends of The Style Page

Elke notes that Whole Paycheck, er, Whole Foods Market has created its own standard for Premium Body care. This is not a standard for what constitutes organic personal care products. Multiple organizations are developing standards for what constitutes organic personal care products and/or certiying personal care products as organic. This creates confusion in the minds of consumers. A global standard for what constitutes organic personal care products is needed.

The Beauty Brains reports on how the skin care company Elle Bache is promoting its new line: by installing a 40-foot long sculpture of a nude woman made out of peaches.

BTW The Beauty Brains book has gone to print. Buy the book now, and Beauty Brains will provide instructions to download a PDF version to enjoy until the book is published.

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog reports on A Beauty Secret That Will Leave You Less Chafed Financially, namely using Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel as a face primer. But will consumers get past the “ew” factor, as the Monistat brand is associated with treating vaginal yeast infections?

Lastly, Soul-Piercing Reflections shares her current favorite eye makeup look, a mix of plum shades.

Iggy Pop for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame!

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L to R: Iggy Pop, Madonna, and JT

I’ve long thought that Madonna should be inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame at her earliest opportunity (that is, 25 years after her first recording). She’s the best-selling female artist of all time, trailing only Elvis and The Beatles in sales. Her style has influenced countless others, most recently, Gwen Stefani.

Yesterday’s award ceremony shows that she’s still full of surprises. Take that dress, for example: it looks demure at first look, but it’s actually see-through (I also like her tousled waves). Then there was her decision not to perform: for that, Bill O’Reilly called her a “pinhead.” The surprise was having fellow Michigan native Iggy Pop (ne Jim Osterberg) perform her songs (he’s 60 – look how “ripped” he is).

If anyone’s been overlooked for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, it’s Iggy. He’s been called the Godfather of Punk, as he was into outrageous behavior (hurling himself into the audience, smearing peanut butter all over himself, and cutting himself) years before the heyday of punk. Iggy Pop ought to be inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, with past collaborator David Bowie inducting him.