http://blog.taaz.com Taaz yourself. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:22:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A luscious garnet lip will be one of fall’s key looks, and it transitions effortlessly into the winter season. Red lipstick is all at once classic and flirty—think of it as the beauty equivalent of the LBD (little black dress). http://blog.taaz.com/2008/08/27/red-haute-fall%e2%80%99s-deeply-sexy-lips/ http://blog.taaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/istock_000003366190xsmall-150x100.jpg Celebrities who are known by their first name typically have hair that exudes its own brand of star quality. Case in point: Rihanna. The songstress boasts a cropped, razored ‘do that few are brave enough to pull off. The look is punk-ish while retaining a girly vibe; jagged layers fall down over her eyes in peek-a-boo fashion. Layers appear to be cut through the back and sides, giving the crown volume and offsetting a round face. Extreme side parts or streaks can take this short ‘do to adventurous new heights. http://blog.taaz.com/2008/08/25/get-the-look-rihanna%e2%80%99s-hair/ http://blog.taaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/rihannard_0029357-150x100.jpg Visine aside, there isn’t much you can do to mask red, tired-looking eyes, or make them appear perkier and brighter after a late night. However, a soft white or baby peach eyeliner (or lipliner) can work wonders along the inner rim of the lower lid. Navy blue liner applied to the top lashline can also make eyes look wider and whiter, whereas black liner looks harsh and actually makes eye irritations stand out. http://blog.taaz.com/2008/08/25/hello-bright-eyes-invest-in-white-liner/ http://blog.taaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/istock_000004459261xsmall-150x100.jpg A fun way to update your look is to play with color in unexpected places, as evidenced in the Taaz makeover gallery. Lashes that are full-bodied and painted in shades of navy blue, bright plum or even marshmallow will turn heads, although the first two are much subtler alternatives. The trick is to coat the top and bottom sides of the lashes so that your natural roots are less noticeable, then sweep the color up and out as you would regular mascara. Whenever possible, it’s best to choose waterproof formulas so the colors don’t unexpectedly stream down your cheeks. http://blog.taaz.com/2008/08/21/lash-out-with-color-brightly-hued-mascara/ http://blog.taaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/istock_000005589142xsmall-150x100.jpg Silky smooth, blond hair—think allover gold or platinum highlights to rival her multiple platinum albums—is a key element of Mary J. Blige’s regal style (as key as the Grecian gowns, waist-cinching trench coats and oversized sunglasses she wears). A structured bob with blunt bangs gives her a sassy, confident vibe that can swing from edgy to elegant, depending on her mood and her clothes. http://blog.taaz.com/2008/08/21/get-the-look-mary-j-blige%e2%80%99s-hair/ http://blog.taaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/marybligerd001722-150x100.jpg The latest batch of dewy, barely-there lipsticks appeal to those who prefer to look fashionably undone—and they’re a nice change from the bright palettes that have pervaded makeup counters this season. Wear a “bare” lipstick without liner or you risk looking too outlined, and tote the lipstick with you for mid-day touchups since light colors tend to be fast-fading. Prefer undertones that are gold, tawny or mauve? Putting foundation on the lips prior to applying makeup will tone down your natural lip color and bring out the true hue of the lipstick. http://blog.taaz.com/2008/08/20/nude-and-improved-the-new-light-lips/ http://blog.taaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/istock_000004494761xsmall-150x100.jpg On days when you don’t get a full eight hours of shut eye, resist the urge to cake on concealer, even if it is a creamy formula (a magnifying mirror will make the temptation all the more difficult). Any makeup that settles into fine lines is not your friend. http://blog.taaz.com/2008/08/20/ultimate-eye-do-go-easy-on-concealer/ http://blog.taaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/istock_000002044777xsmall-150x100.jpg