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

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

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

Wednesday May 1st, 2013

The Punk Way Vs. the Runway
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The Punk Way Vs. the Runway

Ever since punk emerged in the mid ’70s, fashion has been ripping it off inspired by it–I mean, famous punk venue CBGB is a John Varvatos store now; it’s sort of the perfect metaphor for the evolution of punk style. In fact, showcasing that relationship is the whole point of the Met Institute’s upcoming exhibit, Punk: Chaos to Couture.

But not all punks are exactly thrilled to see their subculture’s gear pop up on a runway–or a fashion museum exhibit.

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Published at 5:30 PM

Friday April 12th, 2013

Finding the Perfect Mascara
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Finding the Perfect Mascara

Most women probably agree that a good mascara is absolutely essential to any beauty routine. Or at least that’s what makeup companies think, if the sheer and utterly confusing amount of mascaras on the market is any indication. There are volumizing, thickening and lengthening formulas; bristle, plastic, curved, and straight wands; ones that declump, ones that purportedly help your lashes grow longer–there’s even mascaras that vibrate. But with so many options on the table, how does one even begin to choose the right mascara for herself?

We decided to ask some experts to help us demystify mascara. They helped us decode everything from brush shape to how to apply it. What follows is a review of the 15 latest and greatest mascaras on the market. Read on:

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Published at 12:25 PM

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