5 Best Foundations to Stay Forever

Choosing a foundation can be a serious task, because it reflects who you are. It should match your skin complexion perfectly as well as glide on your face with perfect ease. There are a variety of foundations on the market that will help us look our best. Our skin is one of largest organs on our body that we need to nourish as well as keep it beautiful and healthy without breaking our pockets. Foundation is one of the most common forms of makeup used. It can be used to cover up blemishes and dark spots or just to enhance one's appearance to give them a feeling style, Foundation can come in many different forms, and it is up to the individual to decide which form is the best for her skin type. Makeup Foundations can come in liquid, cream, mousse, powder and cream to powder formulas.

Some of the best foundations are quick and easy to apply and have long lasting power, which makes these 5 foundations come top in our makeup list.

1. Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick

This popular foundation that was awarded best beauty buys in 2007, gets points for being easy to apply and generally works for all skin types accept oily. It provides great coverage and can easily fit in your little purse so you can use it for quick touch ups when needed.

2. Bare Escentuals

This foundation is recognized because of its natural minerals straight from the earth that is great for all skin types and smoothes on your skin like silk, which makes this foundation a great buy because of its weightless feel and its natural elements.

3. Revlon ColorStay Foundation

A great combination foundation that caters oily and dry skin types. What we love about this perfect foundation is its staying power which gives you up to 16 hour protection that will not rub off and has a SPPF 6 rating for sun protection.

4. Mac Studio Fix Foundation

Now you don't have to be a super model or a movie star to create their fabulous looks, when you have Mac Studio Fix that does all the work for you at your own vanity mirror at home or your office. This is a powder and foundation that is combined to give great coverage, long lasting staying power as well as absorbs oils and best of all it does not feel like cake on your face, because of its lightweight it allows your skin to breathe.

5. Laura Mercier Silk Crème

This beautiful foundation is oil and fragrance free that has long lasting staying protection as well as hydrates your skin and protects and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and it is great for all skin types, especially skin types with special needs. So if you are looking for a great foundation that will help you get the skin of your dreams, you will not go wrong with Laura Mercier.

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Beautiful every day

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Your colleague looks so beautiful every day and you are not brave enough to ask her how she does that? If you are willing to follow some simple steps, you will look wonderful every single day as well. To tell you the truth, being beautiful and even elegant is easier than it might seem.

All you have to do is take care of yourself. For instance if you want to look beautiful you can't leave home with dirty hair. You must wash it every two days. If you have oily hair, wash them daily. Don't forget to visit your hair dresser constantly. Don't let your hair look greasy or untidy. It surely makes a bad impression.

Your nails are also very important. You would get surprised how much attention people pay to your hands. To think of it yourself, would you find a person with dirty or broken nails attractive? Probably not, so you're not an exception and if you want to be attractive, be very attentive to every little detail.

Be adequately careful with your clothing. You don't have to be super fashionable or stylish. Just make sure your clothes are clean and fresh and no matter what your style is, you will look nice. Don't forget to make sure your clothes are not too small and too shaggy for you, because it makes an impression of an untidy person.

When it comes to makeup, remember one rule: natural = beautiful. Yet, most women apply makeup everyday. It's ok, just make too much of it. Remember that there's a rather great difference between daily and evening makeup. Ladies who has beautiful skin should use only mascara and lipstick. Powder is acceptable only for those who have some skin problems.

Don't forget grace! Straight back and small steps will guarantee you an elegant look that will make you charming and attractive. For most women it comes as a surprise that graceful walk are so important, but once again, haven't you ever noticed how beautiful and elegant seem those ladies who walks with straight back and head up?

Mind your manners. Doing nothing that is unacceptable in public doesn't mean your manners are good. Don't forget to sorry and thank people, control your tone while talking to others and even clean your language. Talking properly will and in nice tone will help you in your relationship with colleagues, friends and even family members.

Scent is an important part of your image as well. People that are around you will surely notice your new perfume. You will feel better yourself, knowing that people smell your perfume, and not your sweat.

Combining all these things will undoubtedly make you look beautiful. Beauty is not all about facial features or body shape. Every single woman can feel and really look wonderful, all you have to do is pay attention to your self and find some time to take care of your looks. And don't forget, that only when you'll find yourself attractive and charming other people will find attractive and charming as well.

What to Wear to Work

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

Getting dressed for the office doesn't mean leaving your personal style behind. Find out which looks give you a polished, professional look and which fashions can be a career killer.

Polished, Not Fashion Victim

Your goal to getting dressed for work is to project a professional, competent image, regardless of your employement level or career path.

The styles, colors, lengths and fit of your fashion choices will speak volumes about your ability to do your job. If you are concerned about your career, you'll be more concerned with looking professional than looking cute or trendy.

In general, the more distracting a piece of clothing or jewelry is, the less appropriate it is for office wear.

More guidelines to looking polished:

• Color plays a big part in professional image. Traditional career colors include red (aggressive), navy (trustworthy), gray (conservative) and black (chic). Most of these colors work well in pantsuits, skirts and shoes and mix back with softer feminine colors that are appropriate like ice blue, lilac, soft pink and ivory. Loud colors like hot pink and wild prints are much riskier in the office, but some creative types can still pull them off.
• Jewelry that jangles (chandelier earrings, stacks of bangles) is distracting. Opt for stud earrings or single bracelets.
• Slouchy handbags look sloppy. Choose structured styles that project an organized image.
• Most of what constitutes a polished image is in the details: manicured nails, run-free hose, scuff-free shoes, neat hair.
• Fit is everything when you are talking about tailored work clothes. Pants should be fitted, but free of visible panty lines. Skirts, especially straight styles like pencil skirts, should be loose enough to sit down in comfortably. Jackets should be able to be buttoned. And blouses shouldn't gap between buttonholes.
• Designer labels are great, but heavily logoed clothing and accessories look cluttered and frivolous in the work place. A small designer bag is fine; a logo trench coat looks ridiculous. Choose well-made items that are free from obvious designer labels for the most professional look.

Dress Like Your (Female) Boss

Don't know where to start working on your career image? You're not alone because most companies don't have specific guidelines about what to wear to work.

One of the best clues to company dress codes is what your boss wears. Just think about the styles that the highest-level woman in your organization wears and use them in your wardrobe. Does she wear mostly skirt suits? Or does she rely on pantsuits? Does she wear hose or bare legs? Open-toed shoes or pumps?

If you don't have a reliable female executive to emulate, then trade on what the men are wearing. If they don suits and ties every day, your best bet is to use pantsuits and skirtsuits: the most formal of business looks.

Some organizations encourage employees to dress as well or better than their customers, especially for sales people and others that meet clients outside the office. For information technology professionals, this may mean corporate casual (more on this below), for pharmeceutical sales it may mean a pantsuit, for a lawyer it may mean a matched skirt suit. One way to always be prepared is to keep an extra "meet the client" outfit at the office for surprise meetings.

Career Killers

Unlike a fashion faux pas, a career killer outfit can do your professional image permanent damage.

Looks to avoid in the workplace:

• Too sexy: see-through lace, miniskirts, spaghetti straps, sheer sundresses, strappy stiletto sandals.
• Too casual: jeans, shorts, T-shirts, hats, sneakers.
• Too sloppy: wrinkled clothing, too many layers, baggy-fit clothing.

Business Dress Codes

• Formal Business Attire- For women this constitutes business suits (a matched skirt and jackets) and, in most workplaces, pantsuits (matched pants and blazer). Closed-toe shoes (no sandals), blouses, hose and conservative hair, jewelry and makeup are expected.
• Corporate Casual Looks-Working women have interpreted this to mean everything from shorts to sundresses, but in its most literal sense it means "smart business." Dressy pants and a blouse, sleek jersey knits and skirts and tops are all examples of corporate casual. Denim, T-shirts and flip-flops -- all '90s phenoms -- are only acceptable in the most casual of work environments.
• Casual Friday - Depending on the business, this can mean anything from corporate casual instead of formal looks or "Wear your company logo polo and jeans." If in doubt, ask a superior.

Miss Universe 2008

Every so often in life you stumble upon an incredibly lucky moment and my time has come. I was picked to judge the 2008 Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam. This is the trip of a lifetime to a most exotic destination. I felt like I had won the lottery, that I had been given a chance to become part of a grand world tradition. I think one of the first times I got to stay up late was with my Mom and Dad to watch the Miss Universe Pageant. I remember us all sitting around the television with popcorn in hand, cheering for our favorite picks. These nostalgic moments added to the excitement of today's adventure. There I was... jetting to Tokyo, then Ho Chi Minh City, and finally to Nha Trang, where the Miss Universe Competition took place. I was truly living a dream.

As we flew over the Northern Atlantic and I looked down at the cold seas, I thought about the pressure the contestants must be feeling. Every insecurity must be peaking. I mean, can you begin to imagine the sundry thoughts these woman must be having? I would guess their internal conversations would include everything from "Is my hair right?" "Is my lipstick still on?" and "Do I look bloated?" to "Am I stuttering?" and "Do I sound well informed?"

I instantly realized these thoughts are not exclusive to Miss Universe contestants. These are universal issues women deal with every day. The modern woman holds herself to a very high bar. Her goals are to be educated, involved in her community, fit, stylish and as attractive as possible. This sounds like the mantra of the Miss Universe contestants. Maybe the Miss Universe Contest is more relevant to today's women than ever before.

Since my friends found out that I was picked as a judge of the pageant, they've bombarded me with questions. Are you going to vote for a blonde or a brunette? Will you be looking for someone model thin or a more voluptuous body? Is height important? Does the way she styles her hair make a difference? The fact of the matter is that I look ed for the woman who made the best presentation. The woman who had an edge that separated her from all the others. She would possess an innate intelligence that would be obvious with her every move and her every word. Contemporary beauty is more than the externals. Beauty is an inside and an outside job. Beauty is no longer the privilege of a select few. Beauty belongs to every woman who is willing to work for it.

Having said true beauty is an inside job, I know what you're thinking: "Fine Louis, but what are some insider's tips to look as beautiful as the contestants?" Here are few of my favorite tips.

1) START WITH A GREAT HAIRCUT AND GREAT HAIR COLOR. Remember, your hair is your most important accessory. Whether you're wearing a designer gown or a t-shirt from the Gap, it's your hair that will make the biggest statement.

Your style should be versatile so that you can have many different looks. Long layers make it easy for any hair style to have the flexibility for a quick change. The most classic style can be transformed instantly into a wispy up do.

Hair color is key to looking your most beautiful. When you have the right color, your complexion will be vibrant, and you will instantly look more beautiful. I would suggest avoiding any extreme or trendy hair color, which usually requires you to wear more makeup so that the color works with your complexion. This is a major beauty faux pas. If you have to apply more makeup to make your new hair color work, you've picked the wrong hair color.

2) BIG HAIR. Wrap your hair in Velcro rollers a section at a time as you blow it dry. Place large rollers on the top and sides of your head, working your way back with medium-size rollers. Spray gently with a root lift product. When your hair has cooled down, gently take out the rollers and enjoy your glamorous locks.

3) SKIP THE FRIZZIES. Foam, gels and serums work to fight the frizzies. All styling products must be used in moderation or they can make your hair appear dull and dirty. (Insider tip: Once hair is styled, leave it alone. Frequent manipulations will make hair frizz.)

4) EMERGENCY HAIR STYLE. Every woman should have one in her bag of tricks. The low ponytail is easy to do, quick and always looks chic. Pull hair back towards nape of neck and place in a ponytail. Use a light hair spray to prevent any fly aways. In less than a minute, you'll be ready for any occasion.

5) CONDITION YOUR HAIR. Hair that is frequently styled can become dry and lifeless from the excessive use of blow dryers, flat irons and curling irons. Conditioning should be part of your weekly maintenance program. A conditioner should never be applied to the scalp. It should be applied towards the ends of the hair. If you have fine or oily hair, you may want to skip using a conditioner.

Beauty is a universal trait. The Miss Universe contestants know this and so do you. People do react more positively to people who look good. Take care of yourself and notice how the world responds to you. You will feel like a beauty queen!

Miley Fans Get Makeovers

Two lucky Miley Cyrus fans on Rockefeller Plaza get stunning fresh new looks from TODAY’s beauty response team.

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July 25 at 2:05 PM

The Bold and Beautiful Women of "Ambush Makeover"

I recently found myself sitting on a plane flying back to Los Angeles with a big smile on my face. I love Fridays! No, not because it’s the last day of the work week. I love Fridays because it is “Ambush Makeover” day at the Today Show. I had just spent the morning with two of our best makeovers. Both women shared a genuine excitement about life that was infectious. Both were good-looking women who fearlessly made the leap to looking great.

The first makeover was Lorene. Lorene is the youngest 82-year-old woman I’ve ever met. She lost her husband 21 years ago and took over his oil business upon his death. After retiring from the oil business, she started working at a local bakery. She starts work every morning at 3am. She is the quintessential grandmother, with sparkling baby blue eyes and a perpetual smile. In all of her 82 years, Lorene had never colored her hair.

Her life was about to change. Lorene was born a brunette, but over the years her hair had turned white. She looked pretty with her white hair, but she was ready for a transformation. She wanted her hair to reflect how she felt about herself. She was ready for a new hair color. Her original brunette would have been too harsh for her complexion. Remember that as your hair color fades, your skin color becomes more pale. Always pick a hair color that complements your ever-changing complexion. I picked a soft neutral blond tone for Lorene’s hair. This complements her skin tone and will grow out gracefully, preventing the need for frequent touch-ups.

Now that Lorene’s hair color was right, it was time for her cut. Her hair had a permanent that accented the round shape of her haircut. Hair cuts with angles and lines are more flattering and modern. Kim Lepine cut into the round shape, taking the weight off the sides and the back, giving Lorene’s hair shape and definition. Lorene looked 20 years younger with her new hair color, haircut and ever-present smile.

The second makeover was Sarah, a 39-year-old school teacher visiting New York with friends to celebrate her upcoming “big” birthday. This birthday is a big deal to Sarah. She is celebrating her first-year anniversary as a breast cancer survivor. Sarah was willing and eager to have a new look.

Sarah had shoulder-length, light-brown hair with a few highlights done at her local mall. The minute Kim saw her, she asked why she was hiding her beautiful face and long neck under so much hair. When Kim asked if she was ready for a major haircut, Sarah shrugged and said, “Why not?” This proved to be the defining moment in the changing of Sarah’s appearance.

I wanted Kim to cut Sarah’s hair before I colored it. When you are having a dramatic style change, you should cut before you color your hair. This will allow the hair colorist to accent the new focal points of the haircut. Kim gave Sarah a short and chic cut with long bangs and a tapered back. I placed dark golden strokes of color on the top long layers of her hair. Sarah looked like a different woman. She looked like a modern day Audrey Hepburn.

A new hair color and haircut is the easiest way to instantly reinvent your looks. When you look in the mirror and you are not pleased with what you see, it is time to rethink your look. Small changes make big differences in your appearance. Don’t be frightened by change. Be bold! Be beautiful!

If you missed any of the other Plaza Ambush Makeovers you can catch up here.

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July 18 at 12:52 PM

Miss Universe 2008

Every so often in life you stumble upon an incredibly lucky moment and my time has come. I was picked to judge the 2008 Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam. This is the trip of a lifetime to a most exotic destination. I felt like I had won the lottery, that I had been given a chance to become part of a grand world tradition. I think one of the first times I got to stay up late was with my Mom and Dad to watch the Miss Universe Pageant. I remember us all sitting around the television with popcorn in hand, cheering for our favorite picks. These nostalgic moments added to the excitement of today's adventure. There I was... jetting to Tokyo, then Ho Chi Minh City, and finally to Nha Trang, where the Miss Universe Competition took place. I was truly living a dream.

As we flew over the Northern Atlantic and I looked down at the cold seas, I thought about the pressure the contestants must be feeling. Every insecurity must be peaking. I mean, can you begin to imagine the sundry thoughts these woman must be having? I would guess their internal conversations would include everything from "Is my hair right?" "Is my lipstick still on?" and "Do I look bloated?" to "Am I stuttering?" and "Do I sound well informed?"

I instantly realized these thoughts are not exclusive to Miss Universe contestants. These are universal issues women deal with every day. The modern woman holds herself to a very high bar. Her goals are to be educated, involved in her community, fit, stylish and as attractive as possible. This sounds like the mantra of the Miss Universe contestants. Maybe the Miss Universe Contest is more relevant to today's women than ever before.

Since my friends found out that I was picked as a judge of the pageant, they've bombarded me with questions. Are you going to vote for a blonde or a brunette? Will you be looking for someone model thin or a more voluptuous body? Is height important? Does the way she styles her hair make a difference? The fact of the matter is that I look ed for the woman who made the best presentation. The woman who had an edge that separated her from all the others. She would possess an innate intelligence that would be obvious with her every move and her every word. Contemporary beauty is more than the externals. Beauty is an inside and an outside job. Beauty is no longer the privilege of a select few. Beauty belongs to every woman who is willing to work for it.

Having said true beauty is an inside job, I know what you're thinking: "Fine Louis, but what are some insider's tips to look as beautiful as the contestants?" Here are few of my favorite tips.

July 14 at 9:15 AM |

Pregnancy Beauty

This week it was celebrity news that easily dimmed the daily buzz about the presidential election. Obama and McCain were no longer the subjects of water cooler conversation. They both took a back seat to the doomed relationship of Anne Hathaway, the much speculated Guy Ritchie-Madonna-A-Rod love triangle, and Christie Brinkley's nasty divorce from Peter Cook. There was one happy piece of celebrity news that almost got lost during this most scandalous time: Angelina Jolie entered a hospital in the South of France to begin the birth process of her twins. At last, a breath of fresh air in the middle of this down and dirty week!

Pregnant women always seem content and fulfilled. This is especially obvious when a woman with child serenely touches her swollen belly. Undoubtedly, pregnant women often are at their most beautiful. Even with super-charged pregnancy hormones perking in their bodies, it is essential that they take care of their appearance. They will probably have to modify and adjust their maintenance routine as their body changes.

When you’re pregnant, the key to looking beautiful is accepting and dealing with the changes your body is going through. And everything does change. The amount of estrogen released in your body increases. As your belly grows, your may notice a change in your hair. Some women see that their hair has become limp and lackluster. If this happens to you, don't worry. This change is temporary. In the meantime, use styling products that add volume and shine, making the most of your new hair texture. On the other hand, you may be like most women and experience your dream hair during pregnancy. It grows faster, becomes thicker, and has a more radiant look. Luxuriate in your hair during your pregnancy, because you may well have some hair loss after the birth of your child or shortly after you stop breast feeding. Do not panic if this happens. Almost as soon as you notice you have less hair, you will see new growth around your hairline. It is simply a process of your hormones returning to their normal levels.

Some women feel the need to cut their hair to a more practical length during pregnancy or when they become new mothers. This is not always the best idea. Many women carry baby weight in their face. Hair that has long layers can give the illusion of a thinner face. Hair that is long enough to tie back is also easier for those days when you are too tired to be bothered with your hair.

Pregnancy and hair color has become a major issue for women, especially for women who have grey hair and become pregnant. The thought of a protruding belly and grey roots is more than many woman can handle. Even though there is little scientific evidence suggesting hair color during pregnancy is harmful to the baby, I always tell my clients to follow their doctor's recommendations. Some doctors suggest not coloring hair during the entire pregnancy; others suggest not doing it for the first trimester. Be sure to ask your doctor about highlights. Remind her or him that with this process, the hair color does not touch the scalp. Highlights can camouflage grey hair. Low lights (highlights with tint) can camouflage and cover grey.

The maternal instinct develops during the gestation period. The mother begins to protect her child even before birth. The instinct to take care of herself, however, can wane once the child is born. It is essential to take care of yourself to maintain a healthy mental attitude. This time with your child should be one of the most joyous times of your life. Look beautiful and be happy.

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July 7 at 11:58 AM

Michelle Obama vs. Cindy McCain

The image of the First Lady is always a matter of intense scrutiny. The personal style of these select women is a major factor in determining our first insights into the makeup of the character of the presidential candidates. The appearance of potential First Ladies may not win a presidential election, but it can enhance the prospects of victory. The glamour of Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Reagan did not land their husbands in office any more than the matronly looks of Barbara or Laura Bush. What they did do was help paint an invaluable picture that would help us understand the dynamics of the man in the oval office.

Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama seem to be hyper-aware of the impact of their appearance. They know that almost as important as what they say is how they look while saying it. They are both primed and ready to assume the duties of First Lady.

Cindy McCain's hair is the epitome of stereotypical Republican hair. She has mastered the "country club" chic look. Every hair is lacquered in place with no chance of it becoming undone. Her hair is "beauty queen" blond. Watching her, you immediately realize that she was born into a privileged family.

Michelle Obama's hair style is quite possibly an homage to Mrs. Kennedy. The height on top with the flip on the bottom is almost an exact copy of Mr. Kenneth's famous handiwork. Michelle Obama may well want to convey the same sense of hope and optimism that the Kennedy era inspired.

Both woman are great assets to their husbands. The next few months will determine who has been successful winning the votes to become the next Commander-in-Chief. I can't help but wonder how many votes will be swayed one way or the other due to the next First Lady's persona.

June 30 at 11:45 AM

Prosthetic makeup

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Prosthetic makeup is the process of using prosthetic sculpting, molding and casting techniques to create advanced cosmetic effects. Prosthetic makeup was revolutionized by Dick Smith in such films as Little Big Man.

Leaders

It was later advanced by such people as:

• Niamh Hannon
• Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London, The Nutty Professor, Planet of the Apes, How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
• Tom Savini (Friday the 13th, Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow)
• Rob Bottin (The Howling, The Thing, Total Recall)
• Stan Winston (Terminator, Interview with the Vampire, Jurassic Park)
• Gordon Smith (X-Men)

Technique

The process of creating a prosthetic appliance begins with lifecasting, the process of taking a mold of a body part (often the face) to use as a base for sculpting the prosthetic. Lifecast molds are made from prosthetic alginate or more recently, from skin-safe silicone rubber. This initial mold is relatively weak and flexible. A hard mother mold, typically made of plaster or fiberglass bandages is created overtop the initial mold to provide support.

Once a negative mold has been created, it is promptly filled with gypsum cement, most commonly a brand called "Ultracal-30", to make a "positive" mold. The form of the prosthetic is sculpted in clay on top of the positive. The edges of the clay should be made as thin as possible, for the clay is a stand-in for what will eventually be the prosthetic piece. Along the edges of the mold, "keys" or mold points are sculpted or carved into the lifecast, to make sure that the two pieces of the mold will fit together correctly. Once sculpting is completed, a second mold is made. This gives two or more pieces of a mold - a positive of the face, and one or more negative mold pieces of the face with prosthetic sculpted in. All clay is carefully removed and the prosthetic material is cast into the mold cavity. The prosthetic material can be foam latex, gelatin, silicone or other similar materials. The prosthetic is cured within the two part mold - thus creating the beginning of a makeup effect.

One of the hardest parts of prosthetic make-up is keeping the edges as thin as possible. They should be wafer thin so they are easy to blend and cover giving a flawless look.