Prada had the most simple yet gorgeously flawless skin complimented by bold brows that were an instant attraction.

Devi Kroell flaunted the quintessential yet over exaggerated cat eye giving each model the perfect femme fetal look to compliment the gigantic fur hats that adorned each of their heads.

Armani Prive sent us back in time to a glossy version of classic old Hollywood with golden beige undertones complimented by shimmering highlights, casting a warm orange tint to the eyes, and a perfectly sculpted brow.

Derek Lam models streamed down the runway in a gorgeous dark blue/turquoise smokey eye that spread its color all the way up to the brow line. A great fall evening look for the eyes that adds the perfect bit of drama.

Peter Som took our attention straight to the lips of each of his models by immersing them in a vibrantly dark purple lipstick that was simply stunning and elegant all at the same time.

Dolce Gabbana had everyone loving the Mad Men inspired looks of the 1950’s. A simple red lip with crisp black eyeliner applied only to the tops of the lash line.

Michael Kors gave us the picture perfect classic American girl look with pink cheeks, shimmering smokey eyes and a simple ponytail.

Roberto Cavalli girls were the essence of boho chic, with polished complexions and seductive smokey eyes.

Diane Von Furstenberg showcased a multidimensional eye that shimmered with drama, decorating and defining the inner edges with a little sparkle while lining the entire eye with a black shadow and layering the rest of the eye with blue and green hues to add a hint of color.

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So wear a smile while you pucker up this summer! Here are my top five lipstick brands that I couldn’t imagine not having in my makeup kit – PS: I love their lipglosses too!

Primitive
Couleur Caramel
Zuzu Luxe
Jane Iredale
Honeybee Gardens

Enjoy!

A regular beauty ritual performed by Japanese women for centuries, these incredible blotting papers are made from the core of the Abaca (hemp) plant, to keep skin clean, refreshed, and luminous. Working on set with these blotting papers has been a DREAM. They are fabulous for skin and are completely natural. This specialty kind of blotting paper provides a fabulous mattifying effect that looks healthy and natural without clogging pores or drying out the skin. Most brands on the market that I have worked with in the past don’t perform nearly as well as Tatcha, and have often been manufactured with nasty additives and chemicals such as mineral oil, synthetic fragrance and petroleum.

Tatcha was recently featured on The Today Show’s Fashion Emergency segment, and you will soon read about them in several major magazines. These blotting papers have been one of my favorite additions to my makeup kit, and I am sure that they will become one of yours too. Enjoy!

Here is how to achieve this look with all natural makeup:

1. Before applying makeup, be sure skin is thoroughly moisturized by using a hydrating mask such as Duchess Marden’s Hydrating Masque. I love this product because the texture of the skin thoroughly improves by leaving it on for just 15 minutes.

2. Apply ZUZU Concealer in your shade choice to lids of eyes. Blend by patting into skin with your ring finger, stopping once it is dry. Set with a light translucent powder such as Dr. Hauschka’s Translucent Facial Powder.

3. Apply Colouer Caramel Eyeshadow in Plum Brown #44 to tops of eyelids ONLY. Be sure to keep the concentration of color close to lash line in order to maintain a clean look for the the eyes.

4. Curl lashes and apply a soft coat of black mascara such as Honeybee Gardens Mascara in Black Magic to the top lashes, keeping the application specifically to the root of the lash. Apply a light coat of mascara to the lower lashes – gently comb through lashes for a single yet thin coat.

5. Apply Honeybee Gardens Eye Pencil in Jet Set to the inner lash line of the eyes.

6. Beautiful skin is the most important feature here, so pay close attention and be sure to blend your foundation well into the skin. Tarte’s ReCreate Foundation is perfect for this look as it is quite sheer so it will not give you a “mask effect”. Go over any areas that need extra coverage with a concealer such as Jane Iredale Circle Delete Cream Concealer.

7. Lightly dust your face with a translucent powder.

8. For cheeks I love Organic Wear Blush in Soft Ginger for this look, as it gives just a hint of color/shine with just one sweep.

9. A PERFECT Brow is a must so be sure you have plucked the night before to avoid any redness or irritation. I like working with Colouer Caramel’s Eyebrow Pencil to fill in brows. Be sure to not make the eyebrow look too heavy. Just fill in the holes and set with Jane Iredale Pure Brow Fix Gel.

10. Last but not least, apply a simple pink mouth with Rodin Olio Lusso Lip Balm.

Bella Floria

Founded by Emelyn Rodriguez, a former print journalist and a practicing attorney, Bella Floria Organics is foremost a consumer service site, offering only approved brands and product lines that are truly organic and natural. With widespread consumer confusion about products claiming to be “organic” and “natural,” (and a recent lawsuit by the California Attorney General against retailers and manufacturers whose “organic and natural products” tested positive for carcinogenic 1,4-Dioxane), Emelyn created Bella Floria Organics to provide consumers with a resource that does the important research that an average consumer may find too difficult or time-consuming. Requiring a full ingredient listing from each manufacturer, Emelyn personally tests each product and reviews each ingredient with the cosmetics safety database, and when necessary, she consults independent medical and scientific experts about safety and purity. The site will also soon feature Bella Floria Pure Living Magazine, a source of truthful consumer information, news, and green living tips.

Future Natural

“We’ve become really vigilant about what we put in our bodies – now you can be equally vigilant about what you put on it.” A very powerful statement from Emma Pezzack, founder and owner of Futurenatural. As trained makeup artist who has worked as a part of nearly all facets of the fashion and beauty business, Emma’s experience has taken her through many exciting rolls from fashion editorial, TV commercials and print advertising to marketing and sales for beauty companies such as Max Factor, (now Smashbox), Schwarzkopf and Revlon. After experiencing and working with all that goes into putting a beauty product out into the market and understanding what kinds of ingredients are included in most conventional formulae, she decided it was time to make a difference in beauty. Futurenatural’s goal is to cut through the clutter with a very simple and compelling position that makes it easy for you to purchase organic and natural beauty products. Though not all of Futurenatural products are 100% organic or natural, and not all of them use eco packaging, at Futurenatural they believe that doing something is better than doing nothing, and they support companies that are making the effort to eliminate toxic ingredients and processes.

Organic Beauty Now

Everyone at Organic Beauty Now has always believed in using organic and all-natural beauty products. So, when they made the commitment to carry the best all-natural and organic beauty products at their online store, they also decided to test how they stacked up against conventional brands. It’s just another way to make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for. Lastly, it is pretty obvious how hard it can be to choose things like makeup online. How do you really know if that foundation matches your skin tone or if that shade of lipstick will look right on you? So, whenever possible, Organic Beauty Now will send you samples, color sheets, and product brochures to help you decide. Plus, if you’re ever unsatisfied for any reason with anything you order from Organic Beauty Now, you can return it free, no questions asked.

Saffron Rouge

Founded in 2003 by Kirstin Binder, Saffron Rouge opened its doors in Ontario, Canada specifically for the organically-minded consumer. A true herbalist at heart, Kirstin has enjoyed her studies and background in Phytotherapy (herbal medicine), which she studied at the College of Phytotherapy (a private university in England). After the birth of her 2nd child, Saffron, her knowledge and passion for plants, organics, and the environment led to the creation of Saffron Rouge. With the help of her team of experts, she evaluates every ingredient in every product to make sure they are pure. Kirstin only support companies that promote fair-trade practices, certified organic farming, and biodynamic agriculture.

Spirit Beauty Lounge

Founded by Spirit Demerson, Spirit Beauty Lounge believes that “Beauty Is As Beauty Does”. An artist, activist and beauty school dropout, Spirit Demerson has spent many years testing, mixing, analyzing and searching for effective organic beauty products and ingredients. Frustrated by the less-than-luxurious organic beauty selection available at natural foods markets and misleading labels at drugstores, she became an expert, spending hours obsessively researching ingredients, often mixing up batches of lotions and potions in her kitchen. Reading labels and memorizing an ever growing list of ingredients to avoid can be overwhelming. Spiritbeautylounge.com is a place where you can shop safe, knowing the research has been done for you! All of their organic and sustainable products come from companies who have clearly defined humane, ethical, and environmental policies ensuring the care of our planet and its inhabitants!

The Nature Of Beauty

Terri Bly is the founder and president of The Nature of Beauty, LTD, a premier retailer of the top natural and organic beauty products from around the world. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and the mother of two gorgeous little girls. Currently, she resides with her family in Minnesota, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of ingredients and a knack for sourcing incredible products that actually work. The Nature of Beauty was created out of a desire to educate the consumer about the realities of the beauty and personal care products industry, and to provide the consumer with healthy, beautiful, high-performing alternatives. Terri is always sure to read every label, research every ingredient, and maintain regular contact with the manufacturers to ensure their business practices and values are fully aligned with The Nature of Beauty’s standards.

Born in Nicaragua, Barbara Carrera’s exotic beauty brought her to the covers of more than 300 magazines, namely Vogue, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, Playboy, and Cosmopolitan, in America and abroad. Beginning her career as a model at the age of 16, she quickly blazed her way through Hollywood to become the James Bond starlet in “Never Say Never Again”. Infamously known for her role as Angelica Nero in the 1980’s television series Dallas, she is best known for screen performances playing a sinister femme fatale. This extremely stunning voluptuous beauty icon of the 80’s never did steer far from her signature style. I find Barbara Carrera to be one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.

Perfectly in line with the eighties trends of the runways, it is easy to achieve her look with some of my favorite all natural makeup:

1. After you have applied your favorite foundation, get to work on your cheeks by applying Jane Iredale Bronzer in SO Bronze 1 to bottom of the cheekbone to create a more chiseled effect.

2. Apply Living Nature lipstick in Warm Wood.

3. A finished Brow is always a must with this look. Apply Couleur Caramel Eyebrow Pencil in one shade lighter than your hair color.

4. Apply NVEY Eco Organic Eyeshadow in Grey Shimmer #150 to eyelid and under lower lash line. Apply Jane Iredale Eyeshadow in Cappuccino to crease, outter edges and from edge of brow downward. Quick tip – Apply your Eyeshadow first before concealer so that you can brush or wipe away any excess eyeshadow before applying your concealer. This way you won’t have to apply or fix twice.

5. Curl lashes and apply Couluer Caramel Mascara in Black.

In addition to the Opal Shimmer, you can choose between four stunning mineral tint colors: Copper, Garnet, Red Jasper, and Rose Tourmaline.

I LOVE Garnet to give lips a deeper yet ultra natural hint of color, and Rose Tourmaline to lighten up and give lips a hint of pink. Your lips will be sure to thank you. Enjoy!