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Model of the Week: Marisa Miller

BellaSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:00:22 -0700

As the new face of Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare fragrance, Marisa Miller is on the road to being a one-namer (think Heidi, Cindy, Naomi). I caught up with her recently in New York and got her to spill some beauty secrets. Most surprising, however, was that the California native has eschewed suntanning over the last few years and believes it has saved her skin. "I was just talking to Linda Hay, the head makeup artist for Victoria's Secret, and she said my skin looks better now than when I started five years ago. It's because I‘ve stayed out of the sun the last two years."

To find out how she fakes it and get one of Hay's Australian beauty secrets, read more.

So how do you stay tan?
Marisa Miller:
It’s not hard to find good self tanner that’s not orange anymore. There are so many products in the Bare Bronze line - shimmer makes a big difference on the skin for hiding imperfections. It’s all about the way the light hits your skin. This sheen in the Shimmering Body Oil reflects the light differently. [All the Victoria's Secret Angels] were like "more, more, more!" When you’re on that runway it’s all you, there’s no retouching. It’s live. That was definitely the big secret of the [Victoria's Secret Fashion] show.

That’s Victoria’s Secret! What are your other beauty secrets?
Marisa Miller: Linda just used this product from Australia -she’s Australian- called Lucas’ Papaw Ointment. It has papaya extract, which is great for cracked skin and insect bites. She puts it on my lips or anywhere that’s dry, like under your eyes, or even to get a little sheen. It’s a Vaseline-type texture.

How do you take care of yourself with all the traveling you do?
Marisa Miller: I probably travel three weeks out of every month. You try to sleep whenever you can. When I first started it was hard to sleep on a plane, but now I can sleep anytime anywhere. Whenever I can, I’ll leave a little conditioner on my ends or just have a really good moisturizer and eye cream on the plane. Drink a lot of water.

How do you keep your skin in shape?
Marisa Miller: Good skin is really important, so I make sure I go to the dermatologist. My doctor, Dr. [Harold A.] Lancer, has some really great products in his line. I make sure he checks out my freckles, it’s important to be on top of that with my skin. Staying out of the sun has made a world of difference. Not that you have to hide from the sun by any means, but it’s important to use sunscreen and do it in moderation. I get facials in L.A. I’ve been going to Rita Csizmadia for probably ten years. Basically it’s maintenance, like clogged pores and things like that from all the makeup. I try to squeeze in my appointments every month.

What are your makeup essentials?
Marisa Miller: Curling your lashes instantly makes you look more awake, so if I only have a couple of minutes that's what I do, followed by mascara. Mascara and bronzer, that’s the biggest thing. My favorite bronzer is Victoria's Secret Mosaic Bronzer in Goddess. It’s easy because you can use it on all skin types. And I love High Definition Mascara, I have it on right now. It’s lengthening and not clumpy and you get good volume. I’m definitely a low-maintenance beauty person.

Well, at least in your line of work you get people to do the maintaining for you!
Marisa Miller: I know! That's the best part - you get a mini makeover every time you work!

To read more Model of the Week posts, click here for the archive.

How To: Get Heidi and Marisa's Twinsie Makeup Look

BellaSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:00:22 -0700

Last week we showed you pictures from the new Victoria's Secret Bra Launch. It's uncanny how much models Heidi Klum and Marisa Miller looked alike just by using similar makeup colors and tweaking their highlights. I asked you if you and your BFF wear your hair and makeup the same way and while 55% of you said that you don't, 36% of you said that you do share a few of your beauty looks with friends.

I've found out exactly what these gorgeous gals have gone on. Both of their makeup is from Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Makeup Collection. And although it looks like they are wearing identical makeup, there are actually some slight differences in colors. Want to find out exactly what they are wearing and how to re-create their look at home? If so, read more

On Heidi:

Cheeks - Mosaic Blush in Love Life
Eyes - Mosaic Eye Shadow in Eye Contact, Dark Chocolate Eyeliner, and Intensifying Mascara in Blackest Black
Lips - Lip Gloss in Minx

On Marisa:

Cheeks - Mosaic Bronzer in Goddess and Mosaic Blush in Love Life
Eyes - Silky Eye Shadow in Lose Control and Intensifying Mascara in Blackest Black
Lips - Lip Gloss in Sex Appeal

To Apply:
This is a great evening look so be sure to start off with a flawless face. Apply your concealer, then mix a little bit of shimmer or highlighter into your foundation and apply evenly. Next, sweep your bronzer on the areas of your face where the sun would normally hit it. You can go a little heavier on the bronzer than normal for this look, but remember: you want to look sun-kissed, not orange. Next, apply your blush.

Your eyes are intended to be the focal point for this look, so opt for a dark liner and false eyelashes. Lastly, apply your lip gloss either alone or over your favorite nude lipstick. No lipliner is necessary. Now that you are finished, don't be surprised if people think you're the long-lost triplet!

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Do You and Your Friends Wear Your Hair and Makeup The Same Way?

BellaSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:58:00 -0700

Do you and your girlfriends wear the same makeup colors and get your hair done at the same salon, or do you prefer to keep things a little more individualistic? Just look at Heidi Klum and Marisa Miller at the launch of the new Victoria's Secret Uplift Bra. They have their hair styled and colored the same, and they have on the exact same makeup shades. It makes them look like sisters! To what extent do you and your BFF share your beauty looks?

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Model of the Week: Marisa Miller

BellaSugar — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:00:34 -0700

Welcome back to Model of the Week, where every Wednesday we learn the beauty secrets of top models. This week's featured model is Marisa Miller, who was discovered by famed photographer Mario Testino in 2001 while she was surfing in Manhattan Beach, California.

It's fitting, then, that Miller's major claim-to-fame is appearing in six Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, the surfer babe was born on August 6, 1978, and grew up with two sisters. In high school, she was a star volleyball player and a big fan of all beach sports.

In addition to her SI shoots, Miller has modeled for Victoria's Secret and has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Fitness, and Shape. She has been featured in campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, J.Crew, Nordstrom, and Andrew Marc, and in August, she will star in her first television commercial alongside Heidi Klum for Victoria's Secret.

She chatted with Fab about her fashion passions, and you can read her beauty secrets and see a gallery of her work if you read more.

What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?
Getting enough sleep, drinking a lot of water, a healthy diet, good moisturizers and conditioners. When I'm taking care of myself and being healthy, everything looks better!

What is the one product that you can't live without?
That's hard because it totally depends. After a long flight, eye drops and eye cream. Makeup-wise, it's Shiseido's Eyelash Curler.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Ice cream and croissants.

What are your favorite drugstore products?
Maybelline Lash Discovery Waterproof Mascara and Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads.

Happiness is...
Hanging out at the beach with friends and surfing. That is the best remedy for jet lag!

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ANTM Beauty Quiz: Episode 10, "Dive Deeper"

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:40:06 -0800

Oh boy, Marisa Miller! Swimsuits! Can you contain your excitement? Actually, yeah, so can I, but that doesn't mean I'll stop watching this show. Last night, we learned that Laura is scared of suffocatin' in the water, that Jennifer can unleash a hilariously well-timed swear, and that Sundai really needs a hug. Erin continues to be the Sméagol of the group, while Nicole continues to excel. Were you paying attention to the beauty details of this two-Milo episode? Take my quiz, and if you want more, try Buzz's as well.

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