Step 1: Apply your fav lipstick.

Step 2: Pour small amount of translucent powder in the lid of the container. Choose a fluffy brush that you don’t mind getting lipstick on. Sarah prefers a flat precision brush. Swirl and tap some of the excess powder off.

Step 3: Working from the middle of the lip and outward, lightly tap the powdered brush and see the shine disappear to matte!

xoxo

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Shay Mitchell of Pretty Little Liars fame earns major style points every time she struts the red carpet. Not only are her ensembles something to covet, but her makeup always looks flawless. We broke down the look highlighting her beautiful features.

Want to get this look? Check out these new beauty items from LuLu*s!

NYX Smokey Eye Shadow Kit
Daliia Herbal Kohl Eyeliner in Cleopatra Black
NYX Terra Cotta Powder Blush
NYX Black Label Heiress Blush Pink Lipstick

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Step by Step

1. Apply a Ka’oir shadow in Milky Way (neutral/white) to the inner corner of the eyes blending into your upper lid.

2. Pat Ka’oir shadow in Pink Slip (pink) into the outer corners of your lid and blend it inward.

3. Line upper and lower lash line with Ka’oir shadow in Party Time (aqua).

Finish with some black liner in the water line and a few coats of mascara for eyes that POP!

xoxo

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DIY Eye Gloss

Eye gloss (also known as liquid eye shadow) was all over the fall 2013 runways, yet some of the brands used like MAC are not even released yet! Before you go out and buy that expensive new eye gloss, try making it home with this easy tutorial. After researching methods that used everything from glycerin to petroleum jelly, we narrowed it down to the two easiest and least expensive methods that use materials you probably already have lying around. You can literally use any eye shadow or body glitter you have – especially a broken palette! – just crush it up and mix.

Materials Used: Milani Powder Eye Shadow in Gold Dust, Baby Oil Gel, Max Clear Lip Gloss.

Baby Oil Gel Method

Pros:

- You can use regular baby oil for a subtle, sheer look, or kick it up a notch with baby oil gel. The gel creates a slightly thicker application that is still thinner than the lip gloss method.

-  Baby oil is safe enough for a baby and easy on your skin. It’s also widely available.

-  Resists creasing.

-  Inexpensive.

Cons:

- Coverage is more subtle than the lip gloss method.

Lip Gloss Method:

Pros:

- Thicker, dramatic, editorial-worthy coverage.

-  Inexpensive.

Cons:

- Tends to be very sticky.

- Can be difficult to remove.

- Creasing.

Overall, we found baby oil gel to be the best mixing medium, but feel free to experiment and tell us your favorite in the comments below!

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We’re back with yet another amazing tutorial from the hair guru’s in the studio! The hair-bow has blown up ever since Gaga stepped out on the scene in a platinum version on the top of her head. While it was definitely a paparazzi-stopper, the LuLu*s version is a little more modest with a half-up, half-down style and a neatly tucked bow.

Step-by-step:

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Chanel Iman always looks flawless and well put together. We are totally coveting her look below. Try it out for your next special occasion!

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Now that Lauren, Breanne and Emily have shared their favorites, do tell: what are your favorite items that you just can’t live without?

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Kohl was a staple in Cleopatra’s beauty kit, so why not yours? I’m obsessed with DALiiA’s eyestick liners ($28 each) for not only its intense color payoff, but the fact that it’s a 100% natural formula (no parabens, no silicone or preservatives) so I feel comfortable lining it in the inner rims of my eyes for an intense smokey look.  Here’s an eye makeup look I did this morning (and proceeded to get many compliments on at the office later). The kohls are so easy to use and completely versatile. I used it below as a liner and shadows as you’ll see. You can totally get away with this easy look for day to evening, and even layer up more black for a sexy nighttime look that will be hard to ignore.

1. Use DALiiA’s Persian Gold on the lid in a wind-wiper motion, applying from lid to crease.

2. Use the tip of the liner to get into the tear duct area, and roll around to just the inner-bottom corner of the lid.

3. Using an eyeshadow brush, grab a brown-bronze color like this one (this one is from a Tarte palette I had).

4. Apply to the outer crease area of your eye. This will give it subtle depth.

5. I used DALiiA’s Starlight Silver to the center and inner areas of my crease to just give the look a little more dimension.

6. Use a highlighter pencil to add a little glow right under your brows. I used Benefit High Brow.

7. Now take DALiiA’s Cleopatra Black to line your upper and lower waterline. I start from the tear duct area and close my eye slightly around the stick and slide through to thoroughly cover the inner rims. I go over it twice to make it really intense.

8. Line the upper lid like you would normal liner with the Black eyestick. You can drag the line out a little to give it a slightly winged look.

9.  Now using a flat brush, grab a dark brown shadow like this one and line your lower lashline. I love how this gives it a nice, smoked out look  (option: you can do this with your black eye stick if you want it even more intense).

10. Curl your lashes using an eyelash curler.

11. Add a couple swipes of your favorite black mascara (I used Lancome Hypnose Star – in love with this one right now!)

Want to see more by guest blogger Shyema Azam? Check out her blog Beauty and the Feast!

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