true blood makeup

photo via ecouterre.com

I know, I know, True Blood fans: As much as you want to, you can't go hang out, one of these summer nights, at Merlotte's. Lafayette will never be your BFF. And Bon Temps, you have to remind yourself from time to time, doesn't really exist.
You can however go to Sephora and check out the new limited edition 3-piece makeup collection, developed by the show's head makeup artist Brigette Myre-Ellis and eco-beauty label tarte.

From Ecouterre:

"Tarte uses only natural mineral pigments and fruit extracts, so its cosmetics contain no parabens, synthetic fragrances, phthalates, or Triclosan. An infusion of mint in the lip and cheek stains offers zest without the bite, while the uber-deluxe eye palette is a must-have for fang-bangers and V-curious alike. Clad in a killer corset-tie packaging, the kit includes eyeliner, mascara, and primer, plus shades with names like “Fairy” (shimmering pink), “Werewolf” (matte chocolate), “Glamour Me” (sparkling plum), “Stake” (matte steel), “Bayou” (shimmering golden tan), and “Waitress” (sparkling pink champagne)."

in the kit - kryolan (beauty tech) dermacolor mini concealer palette

photo: y. diggs

Whether it's just a touch to cover dark circles and/or brighten the under-eye area, or a little more to conceal that teardrop tattoo from wilder times, Kryolan Dermacolor Mini Concealer is the way to go.  (Also works really well as a base for eyeshadow!!)
Get it here.

21 days, 21 ways (to do a face)

photo: Phyllis Li/ELLE

Feel like switching the look up from time to time?  Blogger Phyllis Li (of Makeupforlife.net) has got you covered.  Recently featured in Elle magazine displaying her prowess with a makeup brush (or two), Li  takes on the challenge of creating twenty one unique makeup looks for 21 days.  From the understated sophistication of a lip stain to Bollywood inspired rainbow lids, Li reminds us that beauty is a moving thing.  Yes?

shirin neshat (and those eyes)

I thought I was walking away from a t.v. commercial break while watching a PBS series called Circus (phenomenal by the way), but then I caught a glimpse of this woman, and the way she wore her eyeliner. The image stopped me. Suddenly all I wanted to know was who she was. Turns out she's a force of nature.

Shirin Neshat is a filmmaker and visual artist of Iraninan descent, as well as a recipient of the award for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival for her film, Women Without Men. The commercial I thought I was walking away from was for a program she was featured on called SundayArts. Check out the clip below. And then if you're so inclined, as I was, go to your mirror with your favorite black eyeliner and try to emulate her eye makeup. I call it The Shirin, and I wear my version every chance I get. Brain candy beauty.  I love it.  Don't you?

Watch the full episode. See more SundayArts.