by Maura Lynch


Rob LoudIf there's one thing makeup artist Fiona Stiles knows, it's how to create subtley-glamorous, wildly gorgeous, natural-looking makeup (see: Jessica Chastian, Halle Berry, Kate Hudson, etc.)--which is what I immediately noticed about her when I met up with the Mark celebrity makeup artist for coffee in Soho (well, that and her stack of Phillip Crangi rings). I demanded to know what she carries in her kit, so she sent me this picture of it (above) later that day:


1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz pencil: "Brows are like sisters, not twins--everyone can use a little brow love! The colors and textures in these pencils are perfect."

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2. Mark Wet/Dry Eyeshadows: "I love the versatility and finish on these. The mattes don't skip and the shimmers glide on beautifully. The neutral colors are my daily go-to's."

3. Dior Nude Natural Radiance Bronzing Powder: "The perfect neutral bronzer. It's not orange or sparkly, so it's really flattering

by Elizabeth Siegel


Fairchild ArchiveThere's one good way to make any eye makeup sexier: "There's a trick that makeup artists use all the time backstage at fashion week," says Neil Young, a makeup artist with M.A.C. "You can tap lip balm over your shadow or a bare lid, and you get a slightly glossy, lived-in look that's very sensual." We loved the eye makeup at Missoni's Fall 2013 show--here's how to get the look:

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The trick is to use just a teeny tiny bit of gloss (press your finger against the back of your hand to remove any excess first), so your eyes don't look slick. Then, gently dab it onto just the center of your lid for a subtle highlight: "It's the same idea as wearing a shimmery shadow, but without the obvious shimmer," says Young. "It makes your eyes stand out in a more natural way." One caveat for wearing this runway look: Check your makeup periodically, to make sure it hasn't creased.

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Twitter.com/VictoriaBeckham; Marc Piasecki/FilmMagicAs the saying goes, history tends to repeat itself, and Victoria Beckham's latest haircut has us wondering-is this the return of the Posh Bob? After visiting her hairstylist Tina Outen, the star took to Twitter to debut a more laid-back version of her iconic crop. Beckham has sported a lot of covetable hair choices since her years as a Spice Girl, but the asymmetrical "Pob" sticks out as the cut that launched a thousand chic recreations. "Someone told me it was the most-imitated style the other day, and I was just shocked," she told InStyle previously. "It's a huge compliment!" Beckham's new haircut falls right in line with the bob trend Jennifer Lawrence and Christina Hendricks tried recently. And, although the look isn't as graphic as her previous version, we think the choppy, tousled layers hold a cool, free-spirited vibe that is ripe for spring. Do you like her new look? Tell us in the comments below!

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• Wood: First rule: don't use nail polish remover on wood. It actually ruins finishes and leaves new, maybe even worse-looking, stains. Don't panic, though, because there's actually a really easy way to fix the polish-on-wood problem. Just spritz your polish puddle down with plenty of hair spray (we use Aqua Net), let it sit for about 20 seconds, and then wipe it off. You might need to repeat the process a few times, but it's far, far preferable to having splotchy furniture.
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