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5 Ways to Personalize Your Makeup, Fragrance, and Skincare

May 13, 2013 @ 8:00 am
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You can tailor your clothes to fit and flatter your body type, and now you can do the same thing with your makeup! Brands like IOMA, Prescriptives, and Original Scent are allowing customers to try their hands at the product creation process, so you can fill your makeup bag with products made by you, to suit only you. Check out the five ways you can give your beauty stash a more personal touch—whether you’re vying for your own signature scent, in need of an exact foundation match, or want to create a custom lipstick hue. Click the photo to see how you can make your own fragrance, makeup, and more.

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Revenge’s Costume Designer Hints at What to Expect for Tonight’s Season Finale

May 12, 2013 @ 3:30 pm

Talk about bittersweet: While we’re sad to see another season of Revenge come to an end tonight, we can’t wait to see what happens with Emily (Emily Van Camp) and Daniel’s on-again, off-again engagement, not to mention the plot twists and chic sartorial choices that are sure to come. “It gets a little dark! Some hard and sad things happen,” the show’s costume designer Jill Ohanneson hinted. “A lot of what Emily had to do was very function-oriented, she has a lot going on, so expect her to look a little more casual this time.” Sounds like big things are in store for Emily—as well as Victoria (Madeline Stowe), who somehow manages to keep her outfits looking fantastic, even throughout all the drama. “Madeline has some beautiful outfits that are emotionally interesting for what’s going on in the scene,” she added. Intrigued? Watch the Revenge season finale tonight at 9 p.m. EST on ABC to find out what happens.

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Products With a Purpose: Ann Taylor’s Nail Polishes Benefit Breast Cancer Research

May 11, 2013 @ 2:00 pm

Ann Taylor is reavamping your manicure for a cause! This month, the retailer will roll out a three-piece nail polish set that benefits the fight against breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Research Foudation‘s iconic pink ribbon is mirrored in a trio of versatile hues—bold coral, ballerina pink, and true rose—and 50% of each purchase will benefit the organization. The set is available for $20 at Ann Taylor stores nationwide, head over to anntaylor.com to find a location near you.

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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift: Ivanka Trump’s New Perfume

May 11, 2013 @ 12:00 pm

The most meaningful Mother’s Day presents are the ones that show mom how well you know her, but what if you’re short on time? Ivanka Trump has the perfect solution: Perfume. “Fragrance is the best Mother’s Day gift! It’s very personal, and I think we all know our mothers on that level, so it’s something we can buy for them to show that,” she told us at the New York City launch of her scent. “It’s also a great luxury, it’s something that’s truly about beauty and feeling good about yourself. Fragrance makes you feel pretty, powerful, and sexy!” Since fragrance has such close ties to memory, keep in mind the perfumes she favors, and stick to that specific scent family. But if you’re stuck, Trump’s eponymous blend of jasmine, rose, and peach blossom holds an elegant aroma she’s sure to love. Pick it up for $78 at lordandtaylor.com .

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How to Temporarily Switch Your Highlights Color Like Kerry Washington

May 10, 2013 @ 2:45 pm

That was fast! Only days after sporting dark purple streaks at the Met Ball, Kerry Washington stepped out in gorgeous caramel highlights at the Los Angeles premiere of her new flick, Peeples. Since the change happened so quickly, we’re thinking that the violet additions were created by swiping a temporary hair color over her tawny highlights. Try out the look yourself by spritzing Rita Hazan’s Pop Color ($18; sephora.com) onto individual pieces, or tint small sections using a liquid version like Streekers ($12; ulta.com). Or, you could opt for clip-in pieces like HairUWear’s ($10; ulta.com) so you can switch things up depending on your mood.

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Go Punk! Try On Anne Hathaway’s Blonde Hair

May 10, 2013 @ 1:45 pm

Rock on, Anne Hathaway! Earlier this week, the star boldly took her brunette pixie to a punk rock platinum hue, which left us curious to see how we’d look in the edgy style. That’s why we added her new look to our Hollywood Makeover Tool! Simply upload your picture in our Hollywood Makeover Tool, and you’ll be able to see yourself in her icy blonde pixie. Then, share your new look with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see how they react. You may be tempted to make the change more permanent! Click the box below to get started.

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Watch Mariah Carey’s #Beautiful New Video

May 10, 2013 @ 1:05 pm

Did you catch the premiere of Mariah Carey‘s latest single on American Idol last night? Mimi’s “#Beautiful” track is the first off of her forthcoming 2013 album, and the video features the diva—clad in a trendy cutout bikini—hitching a motorcycle ride with R&B singer Miguel. The feeling of the video hearkens back to her ’90s Mariah videos, complete with must-have Mariah elements like perfectly-hitting sunlight (like “Honey”), belly-baring tops (like “Always Be My Baby”), and spaghetti strap tank dresses (like “Butterfly”). ”I feel like this is the first record I’ve ever released that’s simmering and bubbling up,” she said in a video for The Grammys YouTube channel. “It’s a feel-good record. It’s genre-less. It’s not following a trend.” Get your Mariah fix by watching the video above.

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Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Equipment’s Ultra-Chic Silk Robe

May 10, 2013 @ 7:30 am

Shopping for the woman who already has it all can be a challenge, but Equipment’s seductive silk robe makes for a luxurious addition to her growing collection. Equal parts Hollywood glamour and retro boudoir, the tuxedo-inspired design adds a modern element, while the flattering fit allows her to channel her inner Marilyn Monroe. After all, mom deserves to feel like the star she is, don’t you think? Pick up the silky blush robe for $345 at net-a-porter.com. (Pssst, they have express shipping.)

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