Topic: MakeUp

China Fashion Week Runway Featured Wildly Beautiful Makeup

China Fashion Week Runway Featured Wildly Beautiful Makeup

Here at The Gloss, we’re big fans of standout style from all over the globe. Mercedez-Benz China Fashion Week Fall 2013 is only halfway through, but there have already been so many remarkable and lovely things seen on the runways. From unique hairstyles to outfits I will most definitely try emulating come fall. To me, the most wonderful aspect so far has been the incredible makeup done by one of the world’s premier makeup artists, Mao Geping. More »

How To Make Red Lipstick Stay Through Drinking, Dancing & Doing It, Step-By-Step

How To Make Red Lipstick Stay Through Drinking, Dancing & Doing It, Step-By-Step

I love red lipstick. Love it. It’s my go-to makeup because when I wear it, I can just put it on with a bit of mascara and pretend I’m going for a “fresh, modern” look when in reality, I am just so very lazy.

Knowing how to make your lipstick stay on longer is extremely important. Otherwise, you will look like Adam Devine in that scene of Workaholics where he does mushrooms. You do not want this. You do not want this at all. More »

Stuff I Am Bringing To SXSW

Stuff I Am Bringing To SXSW

Greetings from the air! If you are reading this, I am already on my way to Austin, TX for five days of music, tacos and insanity at the South By Southwest music festival. Perusing the various fashion blogs, today, I noticed a lot of fashion advice that might be a tad extravagant for the average SXSW goer. As someone who has been to this festival seven times going on eight now, I feel I have a unique perspective on what one should and should not bring to this ridiculous event. Read on to see how to cram a week’s worth of cute outfits into a carry-on suitcase. More »

Makeup Inspired By: Red Wine Stains

Makeup Inspired By: Red Wine Stains

I am a big fan of red wine. Or, rather, I am a huge fan of red wine because of what tends to accompany it when I choose to have a glass: great food, happy friends, dark chocolate, lovely memories, horrible hangovers…

Unfortunately, there are other things that come along with every sip that are much less fun than chocolate, boozy delights: red wine stains. More »

Ondria Hardin Wearing Blackface For Numéro Fashion Shoot Due To Obvious Shortage Of Black Models

Ondria Hardin Wearing Blackface For Numéro Fashion Shoot Due To Obvious Shortage Of Black Models

In March’s issue of Numéro France, 16-year-old Ondria Hardin was photographed by Sebastian Kim wearing blackface for an editorial called, “African Queen.” The makeup, done by artist Maud Laceppe, would be otherwise gorgeous had it not included an allover, head-to-toe shade of brown foundation painted on the white model’s skin. More »