Thursday, October 23, 2008

Bigger Is Better(hair,lips,lashes)

You've heard the expression Go big or go home. Translation: As long as you’re putting the time into something, invest as much effort and passion as possible for the most awesome results. It's a motto that works these days not only in life and love but also in beauty. "We're more confident than ever, and we want our hair and makeup to take us to the next level," says trend and lifestyle expert Jane Buckingham, CEO of the Intelligence Group. In other words, big is beautiful. So think ultrasexy lashes, lips with major impact, and supervoluminous hair. Because if you aren't going to take it to the max tonight, why bother?

Get Superbig Lashes

"Lush lashes have an innocent yet flirty effect," says Chanel makeup artist Kate Lee, who created the looks seen here. Dust loose powder over your lashes first — it'll absorb oil and help your mascara stick. Then squeeze an eyelash curler as close as you can get to your roots, and work your way up. Coat on volumizing mascara (Rimmel Volume Flash Mousse Air-Whipped Mascara, $6.75). To stand out, attach a small section of false lashes (just a bit longer than your natural ones) for a dramatic flutter every time you blink, says Lee.

Get Really Huge Hair

"Thick, flowing hair is so enticing," says NYC celebrity stylist Giannandrea, who created the hairstyles here. Build volume at the roots by working in a thickening mousse postshower. Blow out until nearly dry. Then twist up medium-size sections, pin them to your head, and blast with the dryer again. Undo the pins, and shake out waves. Finish by curling 2- to 3-inch sections with a large iron for extra bounce. Mist with hair spray upside down, and — pro secret — spray a little on your fingertips, then rub your roots. "This keeps your hair lifted all day," says Giannandrea.

Get Extrafull Lips

"We show emotion with our lips, so a healthy, plump shape and red stain are totally sensual and seductive," says Lee. Prime your mouth by dipping a cotton swab in a rich moisturizer and rubbing it across your lips to loosen dry flakes. Pat with a tissue, and swipe on a creamy red lipstick that accentuates your pout. "If you outline your lips with a nude-colored pencil first, the bright red color won't creep out from the edges, so your mouth will look even fuller," says Lee. Dot a shimmery highlighter in your cupid’s bow — if your lips are flat to begin with, this helps add depth so it seems like your lips puff out a bit more.

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