nars capucine lip lacquer is going vintage!

i decided i wanted to do a bright, summery lip today, so i chose my beloved capucine lip lacquer by nars.

after applying it, something made me go to the nars site to check on my favorite little lacquer, and to my dismay, i saw that it has been moved to the "vintage" (aka discontinued) section of the site! if you love a soft-orange lip color hurry to the nars site to order one of the few the remaining lip lacquers.

something tells me this move is a harbinger of things to come. fall makeup is looking either very natural or very goth - neither of which really calls for a sheer tangerine lip.

enjoy my self photography at lunch wearing my capucine. i really have got to work on those faces... (oh, and notice the low side bun? i got around to photographing it even sooner than i thought i would!)

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gretta monahan teaches you the easiest, cutest summer hair style!

gretta monahan, of tim gunn's guide to style fame, is the world's most adorable adult. she oozes sweetness and cuteness. also, she is infinitely more "hair smart" than me. yes, hair smart is a thing, and no, i am not this thing. i have a hairQ of about 2.

when i met gretta two weeks ago (at her to-die-for manhattan penthouse) she taught me how to create the most gorgeous, on-trend, low side bun. now here's where "hair smart" comes into it - the bun gretta created involved some teasing, three (maybe four?) sections of hair and looked playfully undone.

however, i've found that i (and you!) can create a similar style, that is much easier and still looks pretty damn good (and is still playfully undone!).

how?: by finger combing damp, side-parted hair to one side (the side opposite of the part) and securing it with an elastic at the nap of the neck. then twirl hair around, loosely, wrapping around the ponytail and secure with a second elastic. finish with dove's unscented extra hold hairspray with natural movement (gretta's recommendation).

i've worn this style two days - it's unique, cute and keeps my hair away from my face on hot days. i have yet to capture a picture, but i shall try!

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new fall items are up on urbandecay.com!

heads up! fall 2009 has just gone live on urbandecay.com - including 35 new products.

the virtual catalogue is ingenious - i'm still in awe of all the visual stimulation.

after seeing the pictures, i think i need to try "ink for eyes". any favorites, beauties?

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secret flawless clear crystal clear gel - such a good secret, it's invisible!

i think we can all agree that black eyed peas' boom boom pow is the song of the summer, even before will.i.am's manager and perez hilton had a slap fight, or whatever.

but i've been holding back when i hear fergie say "put your hands up". why? because i forgot to switch to summer deodorant. it's an easy mistake to make, because this critical transition to a tanktop worthy odor fighter is underdiscussed. but the unspoken rule is: once the temperature reaches the point where you'll be showing off your pits, you've gotta go transparent.

i've finally made the transition - using secret's flawless clear crystal clear gel in unscented. available in clean powder, refreshingly floral, clearly tropical and unscented for approximately $4.29 at retailers nationwide.

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benefit erase paste for the flawlessness.

beauties, last week i went to a wedding event at the carlton hotel. i learned all the ins-and-outs of planning the big day, but the most important thing i learned is this: benefit's erase paste is a cure all.

erase paste is used for brightening and camouflaging eyes and face, and it does so superbly. if you are looking for serious coverage and a totally flawless finish, erase paste is the ticket.

just when you think you've seen it all...i can't believe i didn't discover erase paste sooner! it's a special occasion must-have. $26 at benefitcosmetics.com.

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