Fan Binbing: New Fashion Icon?

Picture originally from Jezebel.com

I'm a huge web surfer. I spend hours every day combing through fashion blogs, make-up blogs, lifestyle blogs, really every kind of blog you can think of. I've been a longtime reader of Jezebel.com, although I don't comment very often. I'm a really big fan of a few of their writers like Tracie Egan Morrissey (@jezebel_tracie), Erin Gloria Ryan (@morninggloria), Jenna Sauers (@jennasauers), and Dodai Stewart (@jezebeldodai).

Today on Jezebel, Tracie Egan Morrissey posted about Fan Bingbing, a Chinese actress who has impeccable fashion taste. Seriously, everyone who sees this should go to the article "Fan Bingbing is the Coolest Girl on Every Red Carpet". Her style is funky and very creative, but she also is elegant and demure at the same time. I don't get it. Bingbing pulls off being crazy and daring without looking insane or desperately seeking all the attention in the world, *cough* Lady Gaga *cough* (Gaga, I really do like you, but I'm just getting a little tired of the act).

I, for one, cannot wait to see more of Bingbing. Her looks are amazing and I'm now curious to see anything she has acted in. But, for real, everyone go over to the article and check out Tracie's gallery of her looks!!

 

all about the skin

Starting from the top then going left to right!


1. Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel- I have not used this product, but all the other Dermalogica products I've used I've absolutely adored!
2. Bioderma - Wonderful makeup remover recommended by the makeup artist Lisa Eldridge
3. Boots no. 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum - This stuff is absolutely amazing. It moisturizes my face without creating shiny spots or any more acne. Plus, it has anti-fine line benefits and is available at Target!
4. Dr Jart+  Premium BB Cream
5. Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse BB Cream - I can't decide which Dr. Jart+ BB cream I want to try out! I've heard both are fantastic though.

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring is finally here, well at least where I live. There are sunny days ahead that will only be getting hotter and hotter. I can't wait! Here are a few of the products that I would love to create some spring looks!


1. Mac Vera Collection Face Powder Sunday Afternoon
2. Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Blush
3. Milani Runway Eyes for Spring in Haute Couture
4. Tarte LipSurgence Natural Lip Tint in Enchanted
5. Essie Navigate Her (Swatches coming tomorrow on the blog!)
6. Essie To Buy Or Not To Buy (Swatches coming the day after Navigate Her)
7. Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop


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Everyday Staples

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It is really nice to have products you always know you can count on. If you are on vacation and forget your make-up, you don't have to worry whatever replacement products you buy aren't going to work. These are a few of my staples that won't break the bank either. 


1. Maybelline Eye Studio Eyeliner- This gel pot eyeliner will last even the sweatiest dancefloors and I've even had it last a few hours in a steam-filled hot tub. I've always been a fan of a black eyeliner, even for blonde and red-heads. This is a great drugstore eyeliner buy.

2. Neutral Nail Polish- At the same time, neutral nail polish can look refined, yet stylish and trendy. My absolute favorite neutral "greige" is Essie's Chinchilly.

3. Smith's Rosebud Lip Balm- This wonderful balm cures dry, chapped lips with only one application. *Tip* Just don't leave it in your hot car like I did. I opened it up and the melted balm dripped all over my nice car upholstery. Not fun to clean.

4. Wet n' Wild Blush- So, I used to be a Wet n' Wild hater. I thought that anything so cheap could not be worth it. But, I was very wrong. For the last few months I've been using this great powder blush. It isn't an ultra long-lasting formula but it lasts just as long as any other powder brand.  


5. Neutral Eyeshadow- One must have staple, in anyone's make-up bag is the brown palette. No matter what brand, whether it be Dior or Rimmel, it is a must-have. These colors can provide a nice neutral base for a dramatic lip or liquid liner cat-eye, or it can be used for a more professional setting, like a job interview. 


6. Black Mascara- Like I said about eyeliner, I don't believe anyone should use anything but black mascara, no matter how pale your skin or hair. The blackest of lashes will always look longer, thicker and fuller. I love CoverGirl's Lash Blast. Soon, I'll post some before and afters of my own eyelashes. 

Pamper Your Pout

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Not until I started to wear more lipstick did I realize just how important the upkeep of your lips is. You can't just throw on bright red lipstick and expect it to look perfect. An integral part of the ritual of applying a deep, dark true red lipstick is scrubbing and moisturizing your pout. Here are a few products to help you keep your lips kissable.

1. The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ (available at Nordstrom's)

2. Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm (available at your local Neutrogena carrying drugstore)

3. Victoria's Secret Pro Smooth FX Scrub & Balm

4. Burt's Bees- Lifeguard Choices (Be careful this stuff stays white on your lips!), Pomegranate and Tinted Lip Balm

5. Mint Julips Lip Scrub by Lush

A Sultry Valentine's Day

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This "sultry" V-Day make-up look focuses heavily on red lips, inky liquid eyeliner, and pearly understated eye-shadow. As always, remember that when you are doing a red lip with liquid eyeliner keep everything else muted. The Revlon ColorStay (which is my choice for drugstore foundation) will provide a semi-matte base that will keep all the focus on your lips and eyes.

Blush is not recommended for this look, you might start to look like a clown with that much color on your face. If you feel like you need a small swipe of color on your cheeks, limit yourself to a peachy or bronzy tone and lightly brush it right under your cheek bones, NOT the apples of your cheeks. Finish with your choice of black mascara. My lashes love CoverGirl Lash Blast.

Fresh Faced Valentine's

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Valentine's day date night make can go two ways: sultry or pinky and fresh. I think this year I'm going to try out a more sultry look, but more on that later. These are my picks for a 2012 fresh faced V-Day date.

1. Start of with a nice base of Garnier's new drugstore BB Cream (I will be posting a review this product in a few days).

2. Pat on some of Maybelline's Dream Bouncy Blush (Which is a review is also in the works) on to the apples of your cheeks.

3. Use Maybelline's MasterShape brow pencil to shape and darken in your brows, then smudge a nice layer of Maybelline's new Color Tattoo in "Bold Gold".

4. Dab and blend on Benefit's High Beam highlighter onto to your cheek bones and right below the arch of your eyebrow and softly blend the product so it tapers off where your brow does.

5. Slap on some moisturizing Burt's Bee's tinted chap-stick in "Rose" (Keep it in your purse to reapply, this stuff doesn't have a lot of color staying power).

6. Add some subtle pinkish sheen with Essie's "Ballet Slippers" on your digits and you are ready for a night with your significant other!