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Oscar Fashion

2008-02-28T13:09:00.000-08:00

After four days...I have finally finished my thoughts on the Oscar fashions. There were so many fantastic dresses and then there were the few that shouldn't have even been made...so here we go! (here is the website so you can look at the dresses: http://oscars.movies.yahoo.com/photos/gallery.html;_ylt=ApLDjT2RuQkioYkgE9n2TE51VLcF?id=88&type=primary&curr=1 )

I am going to start, in no particular order, with the bottom 6:

Sarah Larson - This dress was horrible! I am so bumbed because it's a Valentino, but he really should have picked another material or color palette to make this dress.
Miley Cyrus - She was hard for me, because she did look decent this year. She didn't look like she was twenty-somthing...but yet she could have picked a better dress. This was a Vintage Valentino...but I think she could have looked her age wearing something else.
Ellen Page - This girl has worn black to every red carpet event that I have seen her attend! I was so hoping that she was going to wear a color! And this was a vintage dress...I really don't think it flattered her at all. It made her look way older than she was. (Ellen, next time wear some color!)
Tilda Swinton - First...I want to congratulate her on her win...so Congrats! But honey...seriously...where on earth did you find that sack! My mouth dropped when I saw her walk down the red carpet...and no make-up!! She would have looked so beautiful with some make-up on and a different dress - well anything would have been better than this!!
Julie Christie - Okay...now I know that you like to design your own clothes toots...but you could have done better than this! The pink gloves with the crimson dress...way too much! I know you want coverage as you get older...but take some lessons from Helen Mirren!!
Renee Zellweger - This dress made her look so washed out...with her complextion and her hair color. She looked like she had rolled out of bed and put a dress on and ran to her limo so she wouldn't be late! She has done better...

Alright, in no particular order, here is the top 6 for the 2008 Oscars!

Kristen Chenoweth - She looked fantastic! She picked the perfect dress (she's 4 '11 btw) and the strapless looked great on her! I wish she would have chosen a dress with color, but she still looked amazing!
Marion Cotillard - This girl has guts! I absolutely love that she chose something that no one else would wear!! She got a lot of criticism for wearing this...but I love it! She looked amazing!
Heidi Klum - She rocked the carpet! I heard one critic say, "This was a night for an actress and a supermodel came in and totally stole the limelight!" I completely agree...Galliano dressed her well!
Penelope Cruz - I loved this dress because it fit her like a glove and it was so beautiful! I love all the detail...this was definately one of the best dresses on the carpet!
Jennifer Garner - Jen, I just wanted to say...that I was scared for you when Gary Bussy kissed you on the carpet! You poor thing...but your dress was the bomb! She looked absolutely breathtaking...from the hair and make-up to the detail of the dress!
Kelly Preston - I put her on the top 6 because she wore a dress that wasn't black...or navy...or purple! The color was beautiful...almost like a goldenrod! Props to you girl...you looked amazing!

And here are the ladies that looked amazing...and deserved to at least be mentioned!
Calista Flockhart - Nicole Kidman - Jessica Alba - Katherine Heigl - Anne Hathaway - Laura Linney - Helen Mirren - Cameron Diaz - Diane Lane - Hilary Swank - Keri Russel - Jennifer Hudson - Rosamund Pike

Can't wait till next awards season!

Prepping for Post-Oscars!

2008-02-27T07:51:00.000-08:00

I know it's been a while since my last post, but I am still trying to get in all the reviews from the Oscars! (even though it was on Sunday...there is a lot to review!) Yes ladies, my next post (hopefully coming later tonight) is going to be on Oscar fashion! Who was a hit or miss...and I will also target their make-up! Hope everything is going will for you ladies!

Until then...here is a juicy article from my fav mag of all time! (TeenVouge)
Three new products from Sephora!
The title is MODERNISM: A new way of lacquering you lips
(seriously...I am dying to try these products!)
1 - Stila Cherry Crush...a cherry-colored, longwearing stain for lips and cheeks that personalizes its hue to enhance your complextion!
2 - Too Faced FUZE Guilt Free Gloss...A super-shiny gloss that energizes and slenderizes
3 - Nars Lip Gloss in Greek Holiday...A pink sand-toned gloss that's spring's most flattering shade of nude

A New Spring Face

2008-02-07T17:52:00.000-08:00

Here are a few ideas for a fresh spring face from Seventeen magazine!! Come on...go have a Spring Fling!

CHEEKS - Give your face a healthy-looking flush by dusting a shimmery pink powder onto the apples of your cheeks and blending up to your temples.
Try Diorshow Powder in Catwalk Pink ($41 at Sephora) or mark. Good Glowing Blush in Star Glo or Kitten Glo ($6 at mymarkstore.com/ccourson)

LIPS - Slick a sheer strawberry-colored lipstick onto your top and bottom lips
Try Rouge Dior Lipstick in Pink Legend ($27 at Sephora) or mark. Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color in Crush or Berry ($6 at mymarkstore.com/ccourson)

EYES - Smudge a pewter-colored powder eyeshadow onto your lids from lashline to creases. Then line your top lashes with a black pencil from inner corners to just past your outer corners.
Try Sonia Kashuk Enhance Eye Color in Burnished ($6 at Target) or mark. I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Tough Luxe ($4 at mymarkstore.com/ccourson)
Try Tropez Eye Liner Pencil in Lava Black ($1 at drugstores)

*Make-up artist: Pati Dubroff
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Top 3 Mascara's - #3

2008-02-04T08:40:00.000-08:00

And last but not least is...

Dior Diorshow Mascara Lash Out!! This is one of the best mascara's that I have used! I love the big brush and it gives me crazy long lashes!! I know $23 is a bit for a tube of mascara, but believe me, it's money well spent!

Top 3 Mascara's - #2

2008-01-31T13:13:00.001-08:00

Alright...so I couldn't stay away. I just had to post number two, because it's just so amazing!Drum roll please! =>

My number two pick for mascara is mark's Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara!

I wear this mascara when I am feeling a bit saucey and I want to get all glammed up for a night out! The super-size brush that comes with it won't miss out on any of your lashes...

Top 3 Mascara's - #1

2008-01-31T12:44:00.001-08:00

Hey girls,

Sorry I haven't been able to post anything new this week...life here in the 'ville has been pretty crazy this week.

My poll for the past couple weeks has been what item of make up can you not live without. Right now mascara and lip gloss are tied at 50% each. So I decided that I will show you (my personal) top three mascara's today and then (my personal) top three lip gloss's.

MASCARA!

Number one of my top three is a personal favorite and one I use all the time:
Maybelline Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara

I absolutely love this mascara! It's a zero clump mascara that creates stunning long defined lashes with one sweep of the wand. For best results with Define-A-Lash, sweep mascara from your outer lash to inner lash, sweeping brush slowly from root to tip. Don't let it dry between coats or it will become really thick looking.

Number two and three to come soon!

"Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical."

- Sophia Loren

New mark. products coming in February!

2008-01-22T17:02:00.000-08:00

I thought I would post a message about the new Flip For It's that will be available on February 5th!! mark's award-winning kit is all the color you need for eyes, cheeks and lips in one portable compact. One side holds a blush and two eye shadows. Flip it around and you have two lip glosses and two lip colors. And now you can flip for your favorite city with Flip For It South Beach, Sydney or London!!

Three Shadow Tips

2008-01-21T18:09:00.000-08:00

Tip 1: If you don't like wearing really colorful eye shadow, try using a solid, matte color on your lids (like I-mark in Minx or Biscotti). It will make your eyes stand out and make your liner look more dramatic!

Tip 2: Use an shimmering white eye shadow to highlight your eyes. Put it along your upper eye lid (lineign under the brow) and put in the inner corners of your eyes to make them pop!

Tip 3: For a new smoky eye, try using I-mark in Vintage Khaki. Take the eye shadow brush and sweep it across your eyelids, make sure it's not to thick. Take your finger and rub the color into your eye. Then take your eye liner brush and line the bottom corner of your eye lid, don't go all the way. This is a great new smoky look for night and it's even more dramatic than using a black shadow! For more info go to www.markgirl.com

Welcome!

2008-01-17T21:34:00.000-08:00

Hi ladies,
My name is Chelsea and I have been a Mark representative since January 2007! I absolutely love being a Mark rep, it's so much fun and I love showing people the products and giving make-up tips!
Most of you have probably never heard of Mark. So I'll give you a bit of background information!
Avon's burgeoning global direct-selling beauty business, Mark. is the number two trend brand in the world and focuses on the fast-growing market for young women. Mark. is the beauty brand that celebrates remarkable young women who are making their mark in the world.
Mark.’s vision is to provide young women with an engaging product line, a direct-selling opportunity, and a unique brand experience that engages them in a world of community, participation and empowerment. mark. provides a unique earnings opportunity by tapping directly into young women's existing and daily beauty rituals.
The product line of cosmetics and related products offers fun, fresh, modern packaging; affordable pricing; and unique products offered in their own separate "magalog," featuring editorial material pertinent to young women.

If you ladies have any questions feel free to contact me either here on the blog, or you can always e-mail me at chelseametmark@yahoo.com!