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Tuesday May 21st, 2013

Behind the Heels, Wigs, and Drag Makeup in Tony-Nominated Musical Kinky Boots
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Behind the Heels, Wigs, and Drag Makeup in Tony-Nominated Musical Kinky Boots

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Kinky Boots, the Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, is the story of a drag queen and a shoe factory owner who make some fabulous boots together–and learn a few life lessons in the process.

The show is uplifting, and obviously has struck a chord with critics and theater-goers alike, as evidenced by its 13 Tony Award nominations, including one for Best Costume Design. Of course, the costumes, hair, and makeup play a crucial role.

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Published at 5:15 PM

Tuesday May 14th, 2013

New Not Annoying-to-Apply Sunscreens Hit Shelves
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New Not Annoying-to-Apply Sunscreens Hit Shelves

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At this point you’ve no doubt read countless articles about how you should douse yourself with sunscreen–not only will it help prevent skin cancer but it will also prevent you from looking like a chewed up piece of leather in 20 years.

The problem is that it’s a big hassle–it takes a long time to apply correctly and a lot of the formulations out there are thick, chalky and difficult to blend in.

Thanks to two new innovative launches, sunscreen is way less annoying. We tried ‘em out.

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Published at 4:15 PM

Monday May 13th, 2013

The Great Gatsby Hair Designer on Styling 300 Extras and Staying True to the 1920s
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The Great Gatsby Hair Designer on Styling 300 Extras and Staying True to the 1920s

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The Great Gatsby finally opened this weekend, and did a pretty boffo box office (although it got some mixed reviews). But no matter what you thought about the film overall, no one can argue it wasn’t visually stunning. The combination of sets, costumes, hair and makeup all made for a gorgeous two and a half hours.

We already spoke in depth with costume and set designer Catherine Martin, but we wanted to hear all about the film’s incredible 1920s hair styles too. Kerry Warn, the film’s hair designer, was on-hand to answer all our burning questions. Read on.

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Published at 4:00 PM

Friday May 10th, 2013

How to Wear a Great Gatsby-Inspired Headpiece
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How to Wear a Great Gatsby-Inspired Headpiece

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The costumes in Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby (which finally opens today) are gorgeous confections with an over-the-top 1920s sensibility. In almost every scene, those outfits are topped off with headbands, headwraps, or barrettes–and we were absolutely captivated by the look. (Downton Abbey and the recent spring couture shows have also recently showcased some amazing ’20s style head gear.)

The good news is that you can totally work this trend without looking like Daisy Buchanan’s BFF or the fourth sister from Downton Abbey. Trust us (and experts headpiece makers like Eugenia Kim and Jennifer Behr).

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Published at 6:14 PM
Helen Mirren’s Makeup Artist Doles Out Age-Appropriate Beauty Advice
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Helen Mirren’s Makeup Artist Doles Out Age-Appropriate Beauty Advice

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For those of us with the fleeting advantages of youth still on our side, trying new beauty trends is as easy as watching a YouTube tutorial and popping down to your local Sephora. But for those of us who’ve had the privilege of enjoying life a little longer, makeup doesn’t always seem so user-friendly.

We consulted two beauty professionals experienced in making up some of the world’s most gorgeous women: Hollywood makeup artist Elaine Offers, who counts Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore, and Ellen Degeneres among her celebrity clients, and MAC Cosmetics senior artist Neil Young, who worked with legendary style icon Iris Apfel on her collaboration for the brand.

Read on for their tips!

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Published at 5:43 PM

Thursday May 9th, 2013

Beauty Tips We Learned from Our Moms
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Beauty Tips We Learned from Our Moms

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To celebrate Mother’s Day (which is this Sunday, so don’t forget to call your mom!), we’ve asked tons of people in the fashion and beauty industries for the most memorable beauty tip their moms ever gave them. Our moms are our first teachers after all. While we got some traditional mom-isms like, “Always wash your face!” we got plenty of unique bits of wisdom, too. (There are also a disproportionate amount of women who learned to worship at the altar of Clinique’s Three-Step System thanks to their moms.)

Click through to see what Jerry Hall, Georgia May Jagger, Pat Cleveland, Doutzen Kroes, Aerin Lauder and tons more learned from their moms.

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Published at 5:38 PM

Wednesday May 8th, 2013

The Future of Hair Styling: 5 Fancy New High Tech Tools to Try
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The Future of Hair Styling: 5 Fancy New High Tech Tools to Try

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Blow-dry bars are all the rage in certain cities right now, but there’s nothing more convenient than being able to create looks in the privacy of your own home. Still, it’s not always an easy thing to do on your own head. Luckily, heat tools (blow dryers, curling irons, flat irons, etc.,) have come a long way from the appliances of yore.

There are blow dryers boasting the same motors used in your garden-variety male midlife crisis convertible (seriously, the Ferrari dryer exists). There are curling irons, wave-makers and flat irons that can turn even the frizziest, unruly hair into spun silk, no matter which hair care and styling products are used. And in the last few months in particular, there have been many technological advances in the hair heat tool space.

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Published at 3:45 PM

Tuesday May 7th, 2013

A Close-Up Look at the Most Dramatic Eye Makeup at the Met Gala
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A Close-Up Look at the Most Dramatic Eye Makeup at the Met Gala

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Run-of-the-mill red carpets usually feature a lot of smoky eyes, nude lips, and artfully highlighted brow bones. But throw a punk theme in there, and suddenly you have January Jones looking like she escaped from a Gareth Pugh runway.

Yes, there were plenty of safe, gorgeous makeup looks at the Met Gala last night, but a handful of celebs really had fun with their eye makeup, either breaking out the color or the arty graphic eyeliner.

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Published at 4:30 PM
The Most Extreme Hair from the Met Gala Red Carpet
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The Most Extreme Hair from the Met Gala Red Carpet

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Sure, some celebs chose to ignore the punk theme at last night’s Met Gala completely. (Couldn’t you at least have worn a token spike or two, Anna Wintour?) But we were pleasantly surprised to see how many celebs did make an effort, especially with their hair and makeup.

Click through to see the Met Gala’s riskiest ‘dos and learn how they were conceived and created.

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Published at 1:41 PM

Friday May 3rd, 2013

Fashion Insiders Offer Tips On Managing–And Loving–Your Curly Hair
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Fashion Insiders Offer Tips On Managing–And Loving–Your Curly Hair

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Psst…here’s a little secret. I have very curly hair. Yet after 10 years of straightening treatments, blowouts, etc., no one seems to believe me.

Of course, that’s my own fault. I gave up on my curls. But you don’t have to. It’s never been easier to keep curly hair bouncy and frizz-free. I quizzed four fashion insiders—three with naturally curly hair, one with a (super cute) perm—on why they love their curly hair, and how they style it.

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Published at 4:30 PM