Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Make your brown eyes pop



No matter what shade your eyes are there's a perfect way to draw attention to your peepers. Applying a shadow or liner shade that is complementary to your eye color is a great way to make your eyes the focal point. So if you have brown eyes like Keri Hilson here are a few simple tips to make your eyes sparkle.

Brown eyes - Purples do the trick when it comes to making brown eyes pop. For a

Make your brown eyes pop



No matter what shade your eyes are there's a perfect way to draw attention to your peepers. Applying a shadow or liner shade that is complementary to your eye color is a great way to make your eyes the focal point. So if you have brown eyes like Keri Hilson here are a few simple tips to make your eyes sparkle.

Brown eyes - Purples do the trick when it comes to making brown eyes pop. For a

Saturday, June 20, 2009

MASTER LIST #13: The 101 Best Films of the 1970s

In response to the current poll being held at the magnificent Wonders in the Dark, I decided to commit to posterity my 101 favorite films from the 1970s. I came of age in the 1970s, so I saw about 65% of these titles in first-run theaters (it was an unbelievable time to be a budding film lover). So, in order, based on (1) influence, (2) personal affection, and (3) overall quality, here's my

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Beauty on a budget


Here are some money saving tips to staying beautiful while honoring your budget.

Add a little water to your shampoo. Most formulas are packed with intense ingredients to clean your tresses so if you dilute them with a little water you will still have shiny locks plus a bottle of shampoo that will last twice a long!

Skip the gym. Instead opt for a good fitness dvd Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred

Beauty on a budget


Here are some money saving tips to staying beautiful while honoring your budget.

Add a little water to your shampoo. Most formulas are packed with intense ingredients to clean your tresses so if you dilute them with a little water you will still have shiny locks plus a bottle of shampoo that will last twice a long!

Skip the gym. Instead opt for a good fitness dvd Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred

Be bronze like Jessica Alba



Capture the sun this summer with the look of a bronze goddess. Hollywood goddesses, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, and Jessica Alba have all been seen wearing this radiantly fresh look. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you one step closer to being a bronze goddess on all summer long!

Face: Moisturize your face. If you have oily skin be sure to use an oil – free moisturizer. Once your skin

Be bronze like Jessica Alba



Capture the sun this summer with the look of a bronze goddess. Hollywood goddesses, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, and Jessica Alba have all been seen wearing this radiantly fresh look. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you one step closer to being a bronze goddess on all summer long!

Face: Moisturize your face. If you have oily skin be sure to use an oil – free moisturizer. Once your skin

Budget friendly beauty buys

Tight Budget Friendly Beauty Buys


AMBI Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer w/SPF 30

This moisturizer is great for creating an even skintone and texture without adding that greasy shine. It contains SPF 30 to protect your skin from UV rays. With all that protection this moisturizer has earned the seal of approval from the Skin Cancer Foundation. Use this daily!

Price: $11.49




Maybelline Full N

Budget friendly beauty buys

Tight Budget Friendly Beauty Buys


AMBI Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer w/SPF 30

This moisturizer is great for creating an even skintone and texture without adding that greasy shine. It contains SPF 30 to protect your skin from UV rays. With all that protection this moisturizer has earned the seal of approval from the Skin Cancer Foundation. Use this daily!

Price: $11.49




Maybelline Full N

Put those bags away for good!



This is an issue that hits very close to home for me. Even though I'm only in my twenties I have been dealing with under eye puffiness and circles for years now. So here are a view of the tips I picked up from some pretty credible sources, which I have tried and I can truly say that I'm happy with the results.



1. Get a blood test. Some dark circles are the results of a B12 deficiency which

Put those bags away for good!



This is an issue that hits very close to home for me. Even though I'm only in my twenties I have been dealing with under eye puffiness and circles for years now. So here are a view of the tips I picked up from some pretty credible sources, which I have tried and I can truly say that I'm happy with the results.



1. Get a blood test. Some dark circles are the results of a B12 deficiency which

Organically beautiful

The new trend in the beauty world is organic products. That's right! Organic everything even cosmetics. There are several organic cosmetic lines and they avoid the use of parabens, petro-chemicals, phtalates, sulfates and synthetic dyes in their products. These ingredients have been given a bad rap because studies have found that they can be harmful. (SEE THE POST ABOVE)Organic beauty brands like

Organically beautiful

The new trend in the beauty world is organic products. That's right! Organic everything even cosmetics. There are several organic cosmetic lines and they avoid the use of parabens, petro-chemicals, phtalates, sulfates and synthetic dyes in their products. These ingredients have been given a bad rap because studies have found that they can be harmful. (SEE THE POST ABOVE)Organic beauty brands like

Kerry Washington's red carpet beauty



Actress, Kerry Washington is always stunning. Try out these easy-to-follow tips to achieve this shimmery radiant look that she used to please the cameras on red carpet at New York's annual MET gala this week.

Face – Prep your face for makeup with Tarte’s clean slate makeup primer. Blend concealer on any blemishes, red or dark areas then apply a sheer foundation like MAC Mineralize Satinfinish

Kerry Washington's red carpet beauty



Actress, Kerry Washington is always stunning. Try out these easy-to-follow tips to achieve this shimmery radiant look that she used to please the cameras on red carpet at New York's annual MET gala this week.

Face – Prep your face for makeup with Tarte’s clean slate makeup primer. Blend concealer on any blemishes, red or dark areas then apply a sheer foundation like MAC Mineralize Satinfinish

Green beauty




Lots of cosmetics brands are slapping the word “natural” on their labels when they may only have one or two natural ingredients. However, there are some truly green beauty products out there that are more than 90% natural.


Josie Maran Mascara
This mascara is great for a subtle day application. To create a sultry dramatic look add extra coats.

Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer in Melanie
Say

Green beauty




Lots of cosmetics brands are slapping the word “natural” on their labels when they may only have one or two natural ingredients. However, there are some truly green beauty products out there that are more than 90% natural.


Josie Maran Mascara
This mascara is great for a subtle day application. To create a sultry dramatic look add extra coats.

Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer in Melanie
Say

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Jeans Can Make You Look Very Fashionable!

A little over a century ago Levi Strauss invented to "first modern jeans".



Introduced originally as rugged, durable clothing for hard working
men and women, today all social classes feel comfortable in jeans. Trends and fashion icons come and go but wearing stylish, comfortable jeans is still favored by many people. While their charisma springs from their legendary American roots, their commercial strength rests on innovation and interpretation in the hands of jeanswear makers around the world.


While the basic structure of jeans has remained the same, there have been some
colorful innovations. Consider the Bell Bottoms of the 1970’s. Tight waisted and wide flaring bottoms. Yes, jeans are versatile and durable which is why they are such a hit with people. Who hasn’t enjoyed the feeling of slipping on an old comfortable pair of trusted jeans on a lazy Saturday morning? They fit well and they look great.

There are so many styles of jeans to choose from. Whether you want to mow your lawn or dress up for a business meeting, jeans just fit the bill. We’ve looked all over the web for
quality jeans retailers and on this page you’ll find some great suggestions. You can order from the comfort of your home and before you know it, your new pair of jeans will be at your doorstep.

Shop for jeans, flare jeans, hipster jeans, bootleg jeans, classic cut jeans, hip hugger jeans, low rise jeans, bellbottom jeans stretch jeans, maternity jeans, carpenter jeans, straight cut jeans, ultra low rise jeans and much, much more.




by: Mike Yeager

Seven Jeans

Are you into high fashion jeans like Seven jeans? Seven jeans are well known as highly priced, but highly fashionable jeans. They are worn by celebrities and teens alike. Of course they come in all shapes and sizes, but check out the heavy price tag before you purchase them!

Seven jeans are jeans of
high fashion. They are available worldwide and known as well. To find a pair, simply check out your local mall. They offer a lot of options. To list a few: boot cut, high cut, low rise, and washed or not. They come in many colors and designs. Styles that come and go with trends are Seven jeans.


To find a pair of seven jeans, you will need to check out the mall. There you will find a few stores that offer the latest style. But, don’t forget to take the credit card for this purchase! These jeans are costly, but you are paying for quality and high fashion.

It is possible to find Seven jeans at a discount rate online though. Sales for them are everywhere. You maybe able to purchase them at online auctions. Of course, you take that chance with purchasing online that they will not fit the way you like or feel the way you like. But, it does offer some convenience and a cheaper rate.

Seven Jeans are high fashion, high quality, and highly demanded jeans. They range in styles from low rise to boot cut and base their designs off the trends set by the public. While costly, Seven jeans can be found online at discounted rates when you search for them or find a good sale. Seven jeans are a jean every teenager wants.


by: Mike Yeager

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Beauty book

Makeup Your Mind by Francois NarsThis season is all about the use of bright and bold colors to make a statement. So if you want to experiment or just add some flare to your everyday makeup routine, but you’re not sure where to begin then this book is for you. It will guide you every step of the way with 63 before and after photos combined with plastic overlays to diagram the makeup applications.

Beauty book

Makeup Your Mind by Francois NarsThis season is all about the use of bright and bold colors to make a statement. So if you want to experiment or just add some flare to your everyday makeup routine, but you’re not sure where to begin then this book is for you. It will guide you every step of the way with 63 before and after photos combined with plastic overlays to diagram the makeup applications.

Monday, June 8, 2009

MASTER LIST #12: The 40 Best Film Books

In responding enthusiastically to MovieMan's wildfire-like Reading the Movies meme over at The Dancing Image, I've come up with my top forty movie books. Listed roughly in order of importance, they are as such:1) The Cult Movies series (1,2, & 3) by Danny Peary (Delta 1981, 1984, 1989)2) Guide for the Film Fanatic by Danny Peary (Simon and Schuster, LTD, 1987)3) Alternate Oscars by Danny Peary (

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Film #132: An American Werewolf in London

In the early 1980s, there were few American directors whose style was as crunchy as John Landis'. It's difficult to explain what I mean by the term "crunchy"--I just know it's the correct word to describe many of the movies Landis made from 1977 to 1992. The only times he failed us were with the unbearable Spies Like Us, the equally awful Sly Stallone vehicle Oscar and his merely bland but

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Love Theme from Halloween (R.I.P. Patrick Flynn 1961-2009)

My very best friend Patrick Flynn passed away on May 20th, and as John Carpenter's Halloween was one of his favorite movies, I thought I'd write these bad-taste lyrics for Carpenter's eerie electronic theme for the movie. Hey, it's silly, but Patrick would have dug it. Thanks to Bill Tomey for the idea, and you can hear the theme below!LOVE THEME FROM HALLOWEEN (BACKGROUND MELODY)Jab jab

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Film #131: Vanishing Point

With a plaintive, desert-baked guitar acting as soundtrack, Richard C. Sarafian's existential action epic Vanishing Point begins at its end, with rust-speckled bulldozers rumbling through the morning light of a funereal California town apparently populated only by doddering old men with ancient hats. As helicopters dot the air, these earth-movers situate themselves imposingly in Main Street's

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Film #130: Days of Heaven

A lonely Victorian house stands guard in the midst of winding wheat fields. Grays and oranges seep through the torrid air of a Chicago smelting plant. Smothering swarms of hungry grasshoppers attack a newly-birthed harvest. Nighttime bonfires spread out of control as murder swirls bloody in the Midwestern breeze. A migrant worker gleefully tap-dances away on a dusty springboard. A brother

In the sky with diamonds


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