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My 2011 Prom Creations

This saturday I did several ladies makeup for the Shorecrest High School prom,

and it was AWESOME. Makeup all day? Heaven!

Here are pictures my siblings were able to grab while I was working:

Incidentally, that is my little brother and his girlfriend.

He is quite adorable, if I do say so myself.

I'm exhausted now, but it was so much fun :D

Stay Lovely!

<3

Claire

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Prom Makeup: Helping out your Pro

If you are like many,

you don't want to or don't feel like you are capable of doing your own prom makeup

Here are a few tips to make sure that you end up with the look you want:

1) Show up with a clean, MOISTURIZED face-

prepped, soft skin = faster, easier and prettier

2) Bring a picture- this helps the artist know what you like.

Just google some celebrities, and you should be able to find something you like.

Here are a few that I keep on hand just in case:

3) If you just want the artist to improvise and do what they think is best,

be clear about that.

4) Let them know what you are comfortable with-

you want to feel pretty, but still you.

Make sure they are aware before they start what you are up for.

5) Explain your skin- it will make all the difference in application,

and be much more comfortable

6) Decide on colors- especially for the eye, if you have colors you like or want,

it's super helpful for the artist to have a palette to work around.

8) Don't be afraid to correct them- it's your face, and you want to feel good.

It is their job to help make the look YOUR look.

Have SO MUCH FUN my lovelies!

And don't forget to remove your makeup after it's all over!

<3

Claire

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Kim Kardashian's Engagement Ring Details!

Kim Kardashian's engagement ring is the perfect fit for the uber-reality starlet's personal style. It's bold. It's beautiful. And (good gracious) is it BIG!

New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries popped the question after dating Kim for only 6 months with a whopping 20.5-carat Lorraine Schwartz stunner, People reports!  (Schwartz is a longtime friend of the Kardashian clan and is known for her 'bigger means better' bling on all the important red carpet events.)

“It’s the most beautiful thing I have ever seen,” Kardashian told People. “It’s perfect.”

And TMZ is reporting the stone is valued at over $2 million smackers! (someone get me a chair....)

The 16.5-carat emerald-cut center stone is flanked by a pair of 2-carat trapezoids, for a total weight of 20.5 carats! Humphries even managed to work with Schwartz on the design behind Kim's back.

“[Lorraine] always listened to what I would want and the shapes I love. I had said I loved an emerald cut and they were scheming and plotting for a while,” she explained.

No wedding date is set yet, and while Humphries isn't keen on a big celebration he joked with Kim's momager, Kris Jenner, that he'd be "fine if there were mini-horses there."

Careful what you wish for,  sport...

Click here to see the other recently engaged star who's flashing an emerald-cut sparkler on her ring finger! And remember sister Khloe Kardashian's basketball-bought bling? She too dated her basketball beau, Lamar Odom, for a mere six months before gettin' hitched. Way to take your time, ladies.

Remember her carat count? Re-live all the Kardashian diamond details with me here!

Prom Makeup: Cream Eye Shadow Bases

HAAAAAAY!

Just like with skin, a good base is a must,

especially if you are going to be dancing and partying.

For eye shadow that lasts, looks true to color, and doesn't crease,

you can use an eye shadow primer like:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

or Too Faced Shadow insurance.

However, another option is to use a cream eye shadow base,

these come in many different colors, finishes, and formulations

and are great for creating a base color to build on, or to use alone.

I love using these with a powder eyeshadow to add dimension and stay in place.

Estee Lauder Double Wear (18$)

Smooth and creamy, and with loads of rich, shimmery colors

MAC Paintpots ($16.50)

Dry very quickly and comes in the best neutral, matte colors

Makeup Forever Aqua Creams (22$)

Very light, comes in an amazing bright color selection, and are waterproof as well!

<3

Claire

Emerald Tiara Smashes Auction Record

LOWER JAW DROP ALERT! Everything's coming up emeralds these days - from the couture at the Cannes Film Festival to fashion frenzy at The Met Gala.

So it comes as no surprise that one heckofa crown jewel - an emerald and diamond tiara - sold at Sotheby's Geneva auction last week for a price-busting $12.76 million - the highest price ever achieved for an emerald jewel.

Model, Bianca Balti, wears emerald jewelry at the Cannes Film Festival

"It is needless to say a world record price at auction for a tiara," said David Bennett, chairman of Sotheby's Europe and Middle East jewelry department.

The bauble originally belonged to German prince Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck, who commissioned it for his second wife Katharina around 1900.  (With a name like that, you better have a budget for bling. Yikes.)

An anonymous bidder from North America is the lucky owner of the royal green gem. Oprah's got some down time coming her way. Maybe she wanted a crown to go with her Queen of Daytime moniker?

Rihanna wears emerald earrings to The Met's Costume Institute Gala

But who needs Oprah (sorry, Gayle) when you've got me to bring you buckets of bling on a budget, right? To that end, I give you one of my favorite emerald styles on the NEW Jewelry.com. I like it because it could be a great fashion piece - OR - an alternative bridal look.

And at just over $200 for real emeralds and 1/4ct of diamond ice? Well, let's just say you don't have to marry a prince to bring one home for your own collection.

Not your style? Check out Jewelry.com's entire emerald jewelry treasure chest here. Go green or go home, jewelry hounds!

Prom Makeup: Foundation Primers

Hello Lovelies!

My brain has officially recovered from finals- I have missed you so!

Prom is coming up quickly for many,

so for the rest of the week I will post with tips and products to help you look your best!

The main thing is longevity, you want your makeup to last through out dinner and dancing.

However, you also want your makeup be comfortable and look effortless.

First off, you need a great base.

Try a foundation primer- this will create something for your makeup to adhere to,

it will smooth out the skin and fill-but not clog-your pores, counteract skin problems,

and help your makeup last.

For oily skin

Look for a product that is silicon based and mattifying

Givenchy Mister Mat

(available at Sephora for 31$)

For dry skin

You can use your moisturizer, my favorite to wear under makeup is:

Embryolisse- paraben free!

(this is a french product, you can get it on Amazon for 14$)

You may also use a very moisturizing primer

Boots Botanics Beauty Balm

(available for 15$ at Target)

For combination skin

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

(available at Sephora for 30$)

For rosy skin

look for a product that is green- it will mute the redness in your skin

Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base-

best used with the foundation from the same line

(available at Macy's or Sephora for 19$)

For yellow skin

A pink primer will counteract any sallowness

Makeup Forever Primer

(available at Sephora for 32$)

For normal skin

Urban Decay Complexion Primer Potion

(available at Sephora for 30$)

hope this helps-

tomorrow I'm posting on eye shadow!

<3

Claire

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