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Pulling inspiration from a black and white photo of Lena Horne taken in the 1960's, key makeup artist for MAC, Kabuki, created a super feminine and exaggerated cateye "echoing the play between structure and softness in the collection."
#1: Remove any dark circles and uneven skin with a foundation and concealer.
#2: Fill the entire area between the eyebrow and lash line with a soft grey cream shadow and set with invisible powder.
#3: Use a taupe pencil along the lower lash line and outer edges of your eye to add extra definition.
#4: Apply a coat of black mascara to both upper and lower lashes.
#5: Add false lashes to achieve the dramatic look like the girls on Zac Posen's runway. Apply a doubled-up section at the outer wing for extra glamour and then a second coat of mascara at the root of the lash to seamlessly integrate the faux lashes with your real ones.
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To complement Jenny Packham's Spring 2013 Collection, TRESemmeé hairstylists styled the model's locks into soft, twisted side-ponytails.
Follow these six easy-to-do steps and get the New York Fashion Week look!
#1: Start by applying mousse throughout towel-dried hair and blow dry through.
#2: Create a deep side part on the left side that runs from the forehead to the hairline.
#3: Gently back brush the hair to create texture and spray with a finishing spray.
#4: Smooth out the hair with a brush and push hair on the right side of the part so that it sweeps over the forehead.
#5: Twist the section inwards to create a loose twist that runs down the hairline on the right side to the nape of the neck, securing with pins as you go.
#6: Finish the twist and fasten hair into a ponytail with an elastic.
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We stopped by backstage before the Tracy Reese Spring 2013 runway show and totally fell for the tousled bedhead 'dos. Inspired by Rihanna's half-shaved strands, TRESemmeé stylist Jeanie Syfu dreamed up a faux undercut effect for the lovely ladies walking down the designer's runway. Follow these quick and easy steps to recreate this 80s-inspired style!
#1: Enhance your natural texture with a blow dry lotion and power dry for a loose wavy finish. Once your hair is dry, lightly brush through your locks with a paddle brush to soften up the product.
#2: Create a deep side part (trend alert!) continuing diagonally back to the nape of the opposite side and clip to section away.
#3: Using a firm hold gel, create a tight cornrow braid with the lower section of your hair starting behind your ear and fasten with an elastic.
#4: Release the top section of hair and spray with a volumizing dry shampoo throughout for that awesome matte texture (double trend alert!).
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Before you completely clean out your vanity, get resourceful and repurpose your beauty staples for a slew of other uses. Find out how, here!
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