Keeping ‘The Runaways’ raw and real
The new film doesn’t Hollywoodize the ’70s female rockers while it re-creates their self-made style. In the opening scenes of “The Runaways,” Floria Sigismondi’s ode to the all-girl hard rock band, the characters played by Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning could be almost any teenage girls living in the Valley circa 1975. Fanning is sitcom-cute in a plaid shirt, miniskirt and knee socks …

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NYC ex-model sues over use of photo in comedy film
A former model says she’s appalled that her nearly decade-old bikini photo became a randy prop in the film “Couple’s Retreat.”

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Permanent makeup is quickly gaining momentum as the latest trend in cosmetic surgery. Permanent makeup application offers purely cosmetic benefits, but can also provide an enhancement to reconstructive plastic surgery.

Is Permanent Makeup for Me?

Many people dread the daily makeup ritual. Makeup can not only be expensive, but it often smudges and fades within a few hours of application. Permanent makeup can be the answer for people who want to enjoy the benefits of makeup without the attendant hassle.

Permanent makeup is also a good alternative for makeup allergies. Vision and motor skills are other common reasons to choose permanent makeup application. Applying makeup can be a difficult process for many, and permanent makeup creates flawless enhancement.

Permanent Makeup Procedure

Permanent makeup is essentially a tattoo. The procedure uses colored ink administered through a cosmetic tattooing needle. Permanent makeup application usually requires two treatments; a touch-up session about once a year may be required to maintain vivid results.

Permanent Makeup for the Eyes

Permanent eye makeup can be applied as an eye shadow or eye liner. Permanent eye liner can be performed by a certified technician in a cosmetic outpatient facility. Permanent eye shadow, however, requires expertise. Look for a certified technician with a great deal of experience.

Permanent Makeup for the Eyebrows

Permanent makeup for eyebrows is a good way to add definition to eyebrows. Many people who have experienced hair loss due to cancer treatment or conditions such as alopecia turn to permanent eyebrow applications to emulate the appearance of hair. Permanent eyebrows can also cover up hair loss due to waxing or tweezer mistakes.

The Lips and Permanent Makeup Application

Permanent makeup for the lips can create full, defined and more colorful lips. Permanent lip liner adds symmetry and definition to thinner lips. Permanent makeup for the entire lips creates full, more colorful lips. Permanent makeup applied to the entire lips can also soften wrinkles.

Combining Permanent Makeup Application With Other Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Permanent makeup application can be combined with other forms of cosmetic plastic surgery to achieve better results. Many cosmetic reconstructive procedures, such as hair transplant and breast reconstruction require permanent makeup. For example, permanent makeup is used as part of breast reconstruction surgery to help reconstruct the areola. View plastic surgery photos and discover more about the use of permanent makeup for reconstructive plastic surgery at DocShop.com.

Risks Associated With Permanent Makeup Application

Because permanent makeup is essentially a tattoo, the risks are similar. Permanent makeup application can cause infection if needles are not sterilized. Swelling and bumps can form around the permanent makeup application. Symptoms usually subside with time. An allergic reaction to the ink is uncommon, but can create serious difficulties. There is also the risk of scars, especially among people prone to keloid formation.

The Cost of Permanent Makeup Application

The cost for permanent makeup has many variables. Some procedures require a higher level of professional expertise, and will cost more. Location of the facility is also a factor. Permanent makeup application will cost less in densely populated regions. As a general guideline, the cost for permanent makeup starts at about $350, and includes the second session. More complicated procedures can cost thousands.

Twenty-two-year-old Harley Viera-Newton is one of those here, there, everywhere girls who not only looks like she has it all but seems like she’s doing it all, too. In between finishing up her Egyptology studies this year at NYU and playing bass for indie singer-songwriter Lissy Trullie, the sometime model also proudly serves as house DJ for Dior Beauty, a post she was offered after putting in impressive turntable time at such New York City hot spots as the Beatrice Inn (RIP) and Lit.

With a mother who was a model and later a stylist for Valentino, it’s no wonder the hardworking multihyphenate has always had her own distinct approach to fashion. She wore a skintight Azzedine Alaïa dress to her high school prom and currently favors vintage Vivienne Westwood complemented by “lots of Tom Binns jewelry.” Recently, Viera- Newton had the chance to experience something she’d always dreamed of: Paris Fashion Week. Invited to the City of Light to DJ a Dior party celebrating makeup-artist-turned-photographer Tyen’s thirtieth anniversary working with the brand, Viera Newton—who likens the artist’s work to “extravagant paintings”—also managed to log some extra credit: a trip to Versailles. (“Best decision ever. I took a golf cart all around the grounds. It is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been.”)

After sneaking a backstage peek at the ’40s-inspired vivid turquoise eye shadow Pat McGrath painted on models at Dior (“I usually wear a dark eye when I go out, but when I play with color, it’s always with blue”), Viera-Newton wrapped up her trip with “the best facial I’ve ever had” at the Dior spa and enough vintage shopping to double the weight of her suitcase.

VIERA-NEWTON’S FAVE VINTAGE SHOPS
Come on Eileen:
16-18, Rue des Taillandiers 75011
April77:
49, Rue de Saintonge 75003
Pretty Box:
46, Rue de Saintonge 75003
Free‘P’Star:
61, Rue de la Verrerie 75004

SPIN DOCTOR: HER PARTY PLAYLIST
Sebastien Tellier: Divine
Edwyn Collins: A Girl Like You
Phoenix: Lisztomania
Fleetwood Mac: Everywhere
Miike Snow: Animal
The Drums: Let’s Go Surfing

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In paying for sex changes, Cuba breaks from past
Looking in the mirror used to make Yiliam Gonzalez sick to her stomach.

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Parents want Buist to remain intact
If the Charleston County School Board decides to temporarily relocate downtown Buist Academy, the magnet school’s parents say they want it to be to a centrally located building and they don’t want it to affect the school’s size or student makeup.

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Marc Jacobs: Theatrical Makeup
Clowning around is typically reserved for the circus, but at Jacobs’ show white-painted faces, dramatic eyeliner, and red lips ruled. “I wanted the models to look like characters—like ballerinas who just stepped off the stage,” says makeup maestro François Nars about the look. “It’s ’30s stage makeup with a modern edge. Dancers in theater and opera always had white faces, pointed lips, and an eye that was drawn outward, not upward.”

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Rue du Mail: Gray Roots
Going prematurely gray is an unwelcome tress transformation for most women. But at Rue du Mail’s show, thanks to a liberal dusting of hair powder, models boldly walked the runway with halfway–down–the–head gray, making silver strands a dramatic do.

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Tracy Reese: Clumpy Mascara and Penciled-In Brows
TV commercials have drilled the importance of mascara brushes that “separate each lash” into our heads. And Brooke Shields’ lush arches have long been coveted. But at Reese’s spring 2010 show, makeup artist Charlotte Willer was intent on creating stuck-together lashes and superthin brows. “It’s a modernized ’20s look,” says the Maybelline global makeup artist. “We hid the eyebrows with concealer and drew a line over each with pencil. For lashes, we wanted them spiky so that they stood out. After brushing mascara on, I pushed lashes together so they’d appear clumped.”

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Ohne Titel: Uncovered Wig Wraps
What lies beneath a wig is typically not meant for public display—but at Ohne Titel’s show, stylist Jimmy Paul purposely left models’ wig-ready heads uncovered. Inspired by the age-old hair-wrapping technique, Paul misted strands with a strong-hold spray and circled them around the head. To secure, he wove sections together with thread and applied Bumble and bumble Hair Powder for matte texture.

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Preen: Matte Hair
Shiny tresses are one of the most sought-after attributes, but to offset spring’s abundance of shimmering fabrics, this season, matte hair is a must. “If clothes are very light-reflective pairing high-gloss hair with them can be too much,” says Guido Palau, who says he uses dry shampoo or baby powder on blow-dried hair to dull it down. “The two–day–old matte look is cooler—it’s not like you’re trying too hard.”

Palau isn’t the only stylist opting for matte: To complement the metallic fabrics in Preen’s spring 2010 collection, Laurent Phillippon used Bumble and bumble Surf Spray. “Normally, you’d spray the product on your hair and let it air-dry. But for Preen, I’m blow-drying with a flat brush using the Surf Spray,” says Phillippon. “This gives the hair really nice hold and a certain amount of matte texture—it’s still light and clean but has an interesting matte effect.”

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Rodarte: Tat Sleeves
While Chanel went with delicately tattooed necks, wrists, and legs, Rodarte opted for bold tattoo sleeves—a type of tattooing that usually rivals the “tramp stamp” in unpopularity. “It’s Maori–tribe–meets–L.A.–gang,” says makeup artist James Kaliardos about the face and body art. “The look is inspired by East L.A. gang girls; even the lips are meant to appear tattooed.” To fashion the faux tats, artists used sponges to apply M.A.C Chromaline, a water-resistant product, over precut patterns and dusted with translucent powder.

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Luca Luca: Unruly Curls
If curls can’t be tamed, don’t bother: Cutler stylist Teddy Charles aimed to dishevel models’ tresses at Luca Luca in order to create a “dramatic” effect. Of the look, Charles said he interpreted the season literally, choosing “natural, bouncy curls” as a way to celebrate spring and “springy movement.”

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Prada: Bleached Brows
Barely there brows may have a bad rep, but on the catwalk they’re good as gold. “We bleached them because lighter brows really open up the face and allow you to wear more color,” says makeup maven Pat McGrath about the arches at Prada. “They make a big impact on the runway and appear otherworldly.”

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Jonathan Saunders: Wet Hair
Unless you’re racing against time, leaving the house with stringy, damp strands is never recommended. But at Jonathan Saunders’ show, shower-fresh hairstyles were premeditated as a way to offset the feminine pastel clothing. “We didn’t want the hair too glamorous or overdone—we wanted it to make the dresses look edgy,” says hairstylist Palau, who sprayed models’ hair with water, Redken Hardwear 16 Super Strong Gel, and Redken Outshine 01 Anti-Frizz Polishing Milk.

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Givenchy: Brown Lipstick
The heavy matte-brown lipstick of the early ’90s (think Drew Barrymore, Kate Moss, and Courtney Love) hasn’t been lusted-after in ages. But the goth-meets-grunge lip look made a comeback in Givenchy’s spring 2010 show. To make brown wearable off the runway, look for a sheer rose-tinted hue.

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Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquière went for avant-garde makeup both this season and last, but each had decidedly different vibes. While his spring 2010 models resembled futuristic warriors with their graphic black eye makeup and neon shadow, the fall 2010 Balenciaga girl appeared more classic, save for a dash of unexpected pastel color across the brow.

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Iraq Politicians Maneuver for Power Ahead of Results (Update1)
March 9 (Bloomberg) — Political maneuvering was under way in Iraq before initial results from the parliamentary election are announced, with early indications that no party would win a majority and tough coalition bargaining lies ahead.

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Parmatown Mall hosts prom fashion show, Easter Bunny arrival party on March 13
Parmatown Mall, 7899 W. Ridgewood Drive, will host a Prom Fashion Show at Macy’s from 1-5 p.m. Saturday. There will be a DJ, prizes and hair and makeup consultants. Also, Parmatown will have an Easter Bunny Arrival Party with Radio…

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Are you an excited beauty pageant contestant?  Congratulations and best wishes to you for a successful pageant!  Now, about showcasing your beautiful face….
 
Do you know how to apply your own makeup so it looks ‘professionally done’? 
Do you know which lip, eye and cheek colors will flatter you and your dress color?  
Do you know which products and colors will show up on stage and on camera, without looking overdone? 
Do you know where to find an online resource for makeup tips and guidance to help you create your very own ’show-stopping’ makeup look?  
 
One of the most important, on-going skills a pageant contestant can possess is understanding how to apply and adapt her makeup, not only during each segment of pageant competition, but for any occasion.  Looking ‘camera-ready’ for those important personal appearances, impromptu photos or TV interviews is necessary for a successful pageant contestant and winner.   (continued below)     
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“Many young women want the self-confidence that learning how to apply their makeup will give them – whether they wish to create a fresh, natural look or all-out red carpet glamour for a big night on stage.  Mastering their makeup abilities can be especially important to contestants preparing for beauty pageants, giving them extra confidence when presenting themselves to the judges,” says Jennifer Kalman, Commercial Makeup Artist.
 
Some beauty pageants do not have access to a professional makeup artist, therefore each contestant is responsible for applying her makeup suitable for her age and outfit.  But how to achieve professional results without professional guidance?   One online makeup resource is especially useful for pageant contestants, showing how to: 
 
- Select lip, eye and cheek colors to coordinate with the colors they are wearing…avoid makeup colors that clash with the dress.  
- Find highly-pigmented makeup color products that are ‘camera ready’ for stage, photos and videos…avoid ‘washed-out’ photos!
- Locate and print online how-to-apply makeup tips, techniques and directions to use as a reference guide during makeup application 
- Skillfully blend eye shadows to enlarge, contour and brighten the eyes
- Apply false eyelashes  
- Define and add fullness to the lips
- Find help from a professional makeup artist if they have a specific makeup question.
 
The solution is an online makeup resource for pageant contestants interested in refining their makeup skills!  This online resource shows specially-selected makeup tones to match their dress, identifying high-pigment lip, eye and cheek color products, all shown in a fresh Natural Look or a glamorous Dramatic Look.  The packages are complete with illustrations showing where to apply the high-pigment makeup colors and how to blend them.  On the site, pageant contestants can also join the “Make Me Dazzle” club to gain special website access to advanced makeup tips, techniques and instruction to help them showcase their beauty!  This online resource is similar to having your own personalized makeup lesson with a professional makeup artist! 
 
Make sure YOU steal the spotlight every time!

Out Of The Box: Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent
Key ingredient: eye-makeup remover

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Pinstripes Then, Now and Forever
The Hall of Fame relief pitcher Goose Gossage reflects on all things Yankees … and iPod.

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