Simply Vera

Simply Vera Vera Wang is launching her new cosmetics collection. It consist of beautiful hues and glowing radiance in which inspire confidence and individuality, whether dressing for your wedding day, decorating your home, or creating an everyday makeup look. Everyone knows Vera for her very simplistic style, which can be seen in the collection. The focus is simple: a beautiful skin canvas embellished with color to allow a woman to express her personality.

The collection features edited products inspired by Vera’s own personal makeup philosophy – including a smoothing lip primer, a revolutionary lash enhancing serum and a brightening skin primer. It offers a fresh and modern take on beauty. It is effortless and timeless with a blend of whimsical refinement. The overall palate embraces natural shades, and draws inspiration from the full range of Simply Vera Vera Wang fabrics and textiles, while the sleek, modern packaging makes finding the perfect look easy.

The Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics Collection consists of sixteen products available in 74 shades. Products include a versatile Soothing Balm, multi-tasking Illuminating Concealer, fourteen beautiful Transforming Shadow Duos available in twenty-eight complimentary shades, and a revolutionary Lash Enhancing Serum to naturally boost lash length and volume over time.

The Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics Collection will be available exclusively at Kohl's Department stores and Kohls.com beginning April 2012!

-Ariana Chung

Poppy Pucker!

How to get the perfect red lip

By Gillian Waxer

Help commemorate Remembrance Day in a modern way with the perfect pair of poppy red lips! To do this you will have to take certain steps in order to prepare your pucker.

Step 1: Exfoliate. Gently remove dead skin cells with a soft sugar and honey scrub or by lightly brushing your lips with a toothbrush.

Step 2: Moisturize. Apply a moisturizing treatment such as a hydrating moisture mask, lip balm, or Chap Stick. Let set for a minute or two, and then blot away any access product.

Step 3: Line. Line your lips along their natural line with a red lip pencil, then fill in both lips. Avoid lining your lips outside their natural line because it will give a clownish or drag queen appearance.

Step 4: Color. Apply your lipstick. If you want a more precise application use a lip brush as opposed to applying straight from the tube. After application, put your finger in your mouth and pull it out. This will remove any excess product that would end up on your teeth.

Step 5: Contour. Using concealer, line the outside of your lips and blend outwards. The concealer will add even more life to your lips.

Now your lips pop like a poppy!!