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How-To: AnnaLynne McCord's Red-Hot Lips
Red lips will undoubtedly always be in style, and on Saturday, newcomer AnnaLynne McCord got in on the action. Puckering up for the "Kiss For a Cause" event, the 90210 actress helped raise money for the National AIDS Fund at the Armani Exchange in Santa Monica by handing out sweet snacks and greeting shoppers in a kissing booth.
"I was inspired to create a look between old-school Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Newton-John from her days in Grease, and classic Marilyn," said celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Perdis.
Go From Day to Night With Napoleon Perdis
It doesn't take a lot of effort to go from the office to a postwork party or date. Just ask Napoleon Perdis, who recently showed my friend Heather how she can quickly and easily shift her look to a more glamorous one. Read on to see how he created this look, and find out how you can do it at home.
Beauty Byte: Napoleon Perdis's Reality Show Debuts Monday Morning
Charismatic makeup artist to the stars, Napoleon Perdis, is everywhere these days. He's got a training academy in LA and his products can be found at ULTA, Target, Napoleon Perdis Stores, and select boutiques. Oh, and that's just in the United States.
Bella's Saturday Night Nightmare at Target
Wild 'n' crazy Bella had a wild 'n' crazy Saturday night — at Target. Woot! Isn't having the store practically all to yourself the best?
Designer Makeup Now at Target
Testers at Target — yes! After popping in the megastore during on a weekend of errand running, I checked out the latest addition to their newly boosted cosmetics section.
Just as Target's GO International line features lower-priced designer fashions, three new collections from top names in the makeup world now line the aisles.
Beauty Byte: Three Cosmetic Brands Are the Latest Target
Coming this August to a Target store near you are three, more affordable versions of designer cosmetics collections by Jemma Kidd, Pixi Cosmetics, and Napoleon Perdis. The reason for the push, according to consultant Allan Mottus, is that "Target is not doing well in mass beauty." Aside from Sonia Kashuk, a brand that they have a financial relationship with, the beauty department is not being properly maintained.
Great Foundation, Not-So-Great Discovery
Today's foundations are so much better than what was available even five years ago. The days of masklike foundation are pretty much over, and now you can actually score shades that look like skin rather than makeup. Napoleon Perdis Light-Diffusing Makeup ($42) is one of my recent finds; it contains particles that reflect light, which helps mask imperfections.
Bella Bargain: Napoleon Perdis on Sale
After visiting the Napoleon Perdis Academy in Los Angeles, I found a few items I really liked. But the line is not cheap (more on this to come later this week), so I'd been holding off on the writeup. However, while beauty shopping last night, I ran across an unpublicized sale on the brand at Sephora.
Tour of Beauty: Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy
Makeup artist Napoleon Perdis is already a star in his native Australia, but now he's making a mark in the States. His cosmetics line is stocked in Sephora, he's opening up more of his own boutiques, he has a training academy in Los Angeles, and he's about to star in his own reality TV show. Busy guy!
Beauty Byte: Napoleon Perdis to Sponsor the Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards are less than a month away, and of course I'll be glued to the television to spot all of the A-listers' hair and makeup. I just found out that Napoleon Perdis is the official makeup sponsor of the awards. Already enormously popular in Australia, the color cosmetics line is gaining buzz Stateside.
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