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5 Beauty Must-Haves for Halloween

by Diana Ajih on October 28, 2009

in holiday beauty

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Halloween is just around the corner, but are you still having a hard time finding all your beauty essentials? Trust me, it can be difficult to find the perfect makeup or beauty products to go with your costume so here are a few tips. Buy products that you can use over again. We are in a recession so not only will you save time for next year, you’ll save money. Here are 5 beauty must-haves that you can use again next Halloween!

1. Dark Lips- Nothing says “Halloween” than dark, vampy lips. Make sure to find the perfect shade because it can make or break your costume. If you’re going for a vampire look, go for a dark shade. Dark lips is the look for fall, so if you’ve already collected a few colors, you’ve already saved time and money. Urban Decay Lipstick in Oil Slick $22

2. Hold Hair- Your hair is another important element for Halloween. Having the perfect hairdo can complete your costume look. So if you’re going as a punk-rocker or a scary witch, you want your hair to stay put all night long. Grab your go-to hairspray that will give your hair volume and a great hold. Big Sexy Volumizing Hairspray $15

3. Tape it up- Forget scary, let’s go for sexy. Halloween is the only time when it’s acceptable to dress a bit more provocative (if you know what I mean). Going for the Lil’ Kim look with one breast hanging out or a playboy bunny with a deep, plunging neckline. Use double tape to keep your girls in place. It’s a must for Halloween! Double tape is a great buy that comes in a pack of 36 so you can use it again next year. Miss Oops Mishap Tape $6.99

4. Lash out your eyes: This is one beauty item that is always essential for Halloween. Who doesn’t want sexy, big lashes. If not put on correctly, false lashes can damage your own eyelashes so not only should you buy a pair that you can reuse, good quality false eyelashes is a must. Shu uemura False Eyelashes in Luxe Black $20

5. Fishnet legs- Gotta love the fishnet. You can wear a fishnet with any costume and there are so many colors to choose from. Nurse, cop, librarian, you name it. The perfect item to amp your costume. You can never go wrong with basic black but when in doubt opt for nude. Leg Avenue Fishnet stockings $11.99

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Benefit is one of my go-to beauty companies that holds some of my favorite beauty must-haves. Benefit Cosmetics has now launched a trio fragrance collection called Crescent Row and I’m so excited to tell you about these wonderful fragrances.

The concept of Crescent Row was inspired by Benefit Cosmetics founders visit to Bath, England where they stumbled upon the Royal Crescent, a residential road of 30 homes laid out on a crescent. How neat!!  To learn more about the concept behind Crescent Row, Amber from Beauty Blogging Junkie has done an official blog exclusive on the Benefit’s Crescent Row fragrances.

Crescent Row fragrance features three types, each with its own appealing scent!

Laugh With Me Lee- a light blend of citrus, jasmine, and lily blossoms

Her playful wink
and mischievous smile

the flirtatious side
of her innocent style

no thought or worry
of what’s meant to be

first laughter, then love
“…along came leelee”

Something about sofia- a dream of oriental blossoms, mango and vanilla

she lives in a dream
more dazzling than fiction

imaginary year real
she defies all prediction

an incredible girl
sofia draws you right in

to where the everyday ends
“and magic begins…”

My place or yours gina- an alluring affair of pink pepper, wild raspberry and patchouli

gina lives to seduce,
to tempt & flaunt

and knows you should always
get what you want

so sinfully sexy
her allure is unjust,

but as they say…
“all’s fair in love & lust.”

Each one has a distinct scent and I enjoy all three but my personal fav is Laugh with Me Leelee. Benefit Crescent Row fragrance collection is now available and retails for $ 36 each.

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Top 10 Summer Beauty Must-Haves (Total Beauty)

by Diana Ajih on June 6, 2009

in beauty

TotalBeauty.com
Top 10 Summer Beauty Must-Haves

Beauty products and tips for great beach hairstyles and glowing skin

New bathing suit? Check. Cute beach tote? Check. Glowing skin from head-to-toe? Ummmm… If you’re not quite ready for the sand and swim season, check out this guide to look and feel your best all season long.

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