Topic: Make-up

Makeup Face-Off: Betty Draper Vs. Megan Draper

Makeup Face-Off: Betty Draper Vs. Megan Draper

The two wives of Don Draper have quite a bit in common. Both Megan and Betty have been married to the same douchebag very attractive advertising executive guy, both are fascinating women with more intriguing personalities than many of the show’s other characters, both are absolutely stunning in appearance (and voice, though many of my friends have disagreed with me on that note). When it comes to their individual beauty looks, though, the two are very different.

For this Friday’s Makeup Tutorial, I’ll be using your votes to decide whose makeup I’ll do. Will it be Betty’s lovely, simple early- to mid-60s look or Megan’s more dramatic, late 60s makeup? More »

Alexa Chung Illustrates Extremely Basic Beauty Tips In Marie Clarie UK

Alexa Chung Illustrates Extremely Basic Beauty Tips In Marie Clarie UK

Don’t tell anyone I told you this, but “beauty” stories can be kind of boring sometimes. I mean, how many different ways are there to tell someone to put their hair up in a ponytail, along with step-by-step instructions no one is ever going to follow because we all know how to put our hair in ponytails already? Then again, many beauty stories are really just an excuse to look at models looking beautiful, which depending on your outlook, you either find more or less fun than learning how to capture said beauty for yourself. Case in point: in an effort to keep their May beauty story lively, Marie Claire UK enlisted fashion plate/TV presenter/”cookie cutter hipster” Alexa Chung, ostensibly to illustrate the various “beauty techniques” they recommend, but really so we could all gaze upon close-ups of her stupid sexy face. Don’t believe me? Look at how basic all of these “tips” are. More »

What Barbie And Bratz With No Make-Up Really Look Like

What Barbie And Bratz With No Make-Up Really Look Like

Last week a picture of Barbie without make-up surfaced that got a lot of attention. In it, she seemed really, really, really haggard. She also magically sprouted braces, which is something that has never happened to me when I’ve removed my make-up, but maybe happens to some people. Maybe some people also grow scales, and other crazy things, and those people would do well to keep their make-up on forever. More »

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 »