Well, now that school of Charlotte has started, I barely have time to get my socks on now, let alone go wading in cosmetics. I'm really excited about fall trends--evocative, sophisticated, and fun! Get the full scoop on fall makeup trends by reading my article on Chickspeak.com.Goyls and boys, let me know if there's something on your mind or if you need any beautification advice. Eyeshadow Government is here for you and delivers answers to your most ponderous questions...
Yoohoo and TGIF
Well, I'm barely surviving my 14 hours days at Columbia grad school.Hopefully my life will calm down. I wish I could solve my schedulewith cute needlepoint accessories like these from Jonathan Adleror a time machine. I hear the gym has a nice sauna...Also, now through August 31st, Jonathan Adler is donating 10% of all proceeds to earthquake relief in Peru.Buy it: Pencil Case and Eyeglass Case, Jonathan Adler onli...
Hair Apparent: Is There Such a Thing as a Bargain Haircut?
Question of the day: should you sign up for a bargain haircut offered by Aveda hairdressers-in-training or other similar establishments? In NYC and other major cities, often upscale hair salons offer free or discount haircuts if you use one of their trainees. But in Brooklyn, we say, fuggedaboutit. If you haven't seen the work of the person lopping at your ponytail, be wary. I have seen many excellent results from my friends' visits to Bumble & Bumble trainees, but Bumble & Bumble is...
L L.A.M.B. Fragrance By Gwen Stefani
You can't knock a rainbow. L L.A.M.B. fragrance by Gwen Stefani is on the shelves now, and I'm dying to get a whiff of it. I'll let you know later this week whether it really smells like "green notes," pears, and frangipa...
ShopVogue.TV Launches Tonight Midnight
Vogue's latest business enterprise ShopVogue.TV is at the vanguard of designer shopaholic-ism, where the advertisements come to life. Put another way, it's the virtual equivalent of a rotating sushi cart with our name on it.Among its offerings, the new website showcases "behind the scenes" fashion week videos from Chloé, Shalom Harlow looking beautiful, and a video about creating the David Yurman's print advertising campaign. As various items pop up in the videos, a screen to the right eithers leads...
Pump It Up: L'Oreal Voluminous Volume Building Mascara and Vincent Longo Eyeshadow Trio
A girl can't say "no" to Fiberwig mascara, but she can also say "yes" to L'Oreal Voluminous mascara. When it comes to mascaras, double-dating is perfectly acceptable.Transition into night by lining your eyes with the dark, star-kissed shade from Vincent Longo's eyeshadow trio.Buy it: L'Oreal Voluminous Original Volume Building Mascara ($8), Longs Drugs; Imju Fiberwig ($22), Sephora; Vincent Longo Stella Untold Eyeshadow Trio ($30), Drugstore.c...
If You Can, See Beyoncé
Beyoncé will appear noon tomorrow at Macy's Herald Square to promote the launch of Emporio Armani Diamonds, her new fragrance. As much as I would love to meet Beyoncé, pop scion and more, I do have one other pressing obligation. I'll tell you the important thing preventing me from seeing Beyoncé soon enough. It's such a good secret, I'm practically exploding.So....if any of you happen to see Beyoncé wading in a puddle of Emporio Armani fragrance, please tell me all about her. Love that woman.Who...
What You're Digging Lately: Our Readers' Top 3 Picks!
Eyeshadow Government readers have flipped for i.d. Bare Minerals products and somersault for shimmery eyeshadows. If you haven't checked out our comments section, here's the scoop from these ladies:Diana said....I am in LOVE with Cover Girl CG EyeSlicks in Midnight Metal, Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Glimmer in Sex Kitten (pictured to left) and Victoria's Secret Dream Angels Heavenly fragrance. They're to die for.Talia said...Joesoef Skin care products, Olay body wash, and Pantene Conditioner....
Red Lobster
I guess all my talk of sunscreen didn't convince me that I needed to reapply sunblock after my afternoon swim. This was a big mistake, and I'm hurting for it.You can meet my new amigos....they say aloe-ha.(I know--bad joke! Sorr...
Vintage Kate Moss
I did some yoga this morning alongside the Russian River. Maybe Kate Moss would be happier if she did yoga or stretched more, like in her Calvin Klein youth. Get Kate's 90's look with a heavy sweep of blush along the cheekbone and black cotton basics. With a large blush brush, try out i.d. bareMinerals Blush Compatibles in "Escape/Lovely":Buy it: i.d. bareMinerals Blush Compatibles ($22), Sepho...
Bright Eyes
In this month's Lucky magazine, makeup artist Paula Dorf recommends applying peach eye pencil to perk up tired eyes. Or if you have a peachy eyeshadow, like the middle one in this Pop Eye Class makeup kit, you can also use a dampened eyeliner brush or q-tip to line your eyes with the powder for a similar effect.Buy it:: Paula Dorf Eye Pencil in Enhancer ($18), Paula Dorf; Pop Eye Class eyeshadow kit ($32), Sepho...
Sucking, Sucky, Sucky Summer
As a recap of the last 14 days:1. Quit job2. Boyfriend breaks up with me3. Pack for California in suitcase with broken zipper4. Repack suitcase5. Board on plane with no makeup on6. Make list about shitty 14 days on plane7. List does not make it betterAt the moment, I'm on a plane drinking coffee with I'm pretty sure no boyfriend, no job, and no makeup. To make matters worse, I see next season's hot new item is the short-sleeved coat--seriously, WTF (are they trying to give us pneumonia?)--and cute...
Out and About : Beauty Abounds
Although sometimes I like to live in my own beauteous universe, sometimesthe world gives back to me in different locations.On Elle.com, they offer advice on how to look like Bianca Jagger. Hot.And my friends in the Girls in the Beauty Department model fall eyeshadows. Click here to view the girls work it on vid...
Giveaway Contest: Free Erth Eyeshadows
Dear Government Chicklets,Tell us three products you love to use, and we'll send two lucky readers an awesome set of 3 Erth eyeshadows! If you like, send us a picture of yourself too!Thanks in advance for sharing with us.UPDATE: If you have left a comment, please submit your name and mailing address to eyeshadowgovernment [AT] gmail.com. Danka. ...
Droll Babbling and Rehydrating!
Doonan on the InternetAll things Simon Doonan being absolutely exquisite, we had to direct you to his latest “Barney’s Babble.” The “Barney’s Babble” is the weekly Barney’s newsletter, except it’s like a personal e-mail from Simon Doonan to you telling you to buy very beautiful things. Click here. You might appreciate the Madonna theme of his message, and jewelry like these earrings from Barney’s.Next discussion point: things for my hands when I type. With the A/C going full blast at el job-o-mat,...
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