What happened to her eyelashes?!? Here’s how to make sure this doesn’t happen to you!

Kourtney Kardashian was spotted at her book signing in Santa Monica, looking rather pretty (nice updo, glowing skin, lovely lip color) except one thing: her crazy long, clumpy mascara! Her eyelashes look crazy! Want to make sure this makeup disaster never happens to you? Read on!

Here’s what I think went wrong:

False lashes – Using false lashes is a great way to add volume to your look and single lashes, when applied properly, can really look beautiful. Be sure to use them somewhat sparingly and make sure that the length of the lashes don’t extend so far from your own lashes that they look abnormal. If your lashes are short, use a strip so they’re all one length.

Old mascara – First of all, you should be replacing your mascara every three months at a minimum. Smell the wand. If it smells like gasoline, it’s got all sorts of bacteria in there (ew!) which means it’s time to get rid of it.  Also, clumps aren’t normal and it means the formula is starting to dry and break down. Throw it away and get a new mascara.

Get rid of clumps – You can purchase extra mascara wands for almost nothing at a beauty supply store. Use a clean one to lift and separate your mascara.

Spidery bottom lashes - Your bottom lashes should NOT be as thick and long as your top lashes, nor should they have that much mascara. It looks crazy! As I said in the Monday Makeup Minute, the new Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara has a smaller wand that will allow you to control the amount and placement of mascara on your bottom lashes.

Poor Kourtney! What do you think? Do her lashes look kind of wrong to you, too? Vote now!

Sephora Collection Flirt-It Lash Duo, $8	Stila Glamoureyes Mascara, $22	Mattese Elite Mascara Brushes (25 ct), $4.99	Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, $10

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The beauty brand has two fabulous products to give you gorgeous eyes and a beautiful pout in a flash!

One of my favorite long-standing beauty brands is Clinique, a makeup and skincare innovator that constantly pushes the envelope when it comes to products that work quickly for a gorgeous, long-lasting effect. Here’s the scoop on two of their products that will give you lush lashes and a lovely, moisturized pout. Click to watch!

The first item that’s got me totally excited? Clinique Bottom Last Mascara! You know how the wands of most mascaras are too big for the small lashes underneath the eye? Not this one! The wand is super tiny and will coat even the smallest lashes with ease. Plus, the formula is water- and smudgeproof, so it will stay on all day. Be sure to use their Lash Power Mascara for the top lashes to get the total 70′s-inspired beauty look coming for spring!

Second is my new, must-have lip product: the Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm! This super-moisturizing lip pencil covers lips with a dose of moisture-infused color that lasts and feels so luxurious that you may never switch to another lip product again. Plus, they’ve solved the whole need-a-pencil-sharpener problem by creating a swivel technology that allows you to get more product with just the twist of your fingers. It’s genius!

Which amazing product are YOU most excited about?

Stay beautiful, BFFs!

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, $10	Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm, $15	Clinique Lash Power Mascara Long-Wearing Formula, $14.50

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Avoid picking the wrong color with these five easy, sure-fire makeup steps!

Someone just sent this photo of Kourtney Kardashian over to me and, although she looks as beautiful as ever, one thing is really evident: she’s wearing the wrong color foundation. Yikes! Want to avoid this common makeup mistake? Read on!

This is not to pick on Kourtney at all, by the way. Everyone who wears makeup has made this mistake at one time or another and it can be particularly hard for women of color (see that weird grey cast to her skin? never a good look.) Here are five things you can do to make sure this never happens to you:

1. Never use the back of your hand to match makeup to your face. Your hand and your face get different levels of sun and environmental exposure so they will rarely ever match properly. Use the side of your jawline for a more accurate pick.
2. Apply multiple swatches of foundation to your jawline from light to dark so you can see the colors side by side.
3. Never rely on department store lighting to make your decision. Always step outside with a mirror so you can see how the color will look in natural daylight.
4. You’ll be able to tell which one looks best because it will literally disappear into your skin and the other swatches will be visible around it.
5. Never forget to change your foundation color with the seasons. Your skin is darker in the summer and lighter in the winter. You MUST change your foundation/tinted moisturizer color so make sure that they match!

The best thing about foundation is that good formulas are available at all price points. Women of color, be sure to look at the new MAC + Mickey Contractor collection as well as the COVERGIRL Queen Collection and IMAN Cosmetics for great formulas that will make you look amazing!

What’s YOUR biggest foundation disaster? Let’s hear it!

Stay beautiful, BFFs!

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You NEED these new amazing lip colors from the gorgeous Queen collection!

It’s time for the Monday Makeup Minute and today’s gorgeous moment is all about some fabulous new lipstick that I’m obsessed with: COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lipstick! Want more scoop on these gotta have ‘em lip colors? Read on, makeup lovers!

First of all, I am a huge fan of the COVERGIRL Queen makeup collection, a line of cosmetics developed with its spokeswoman, Queen Latifah. The line is specially formulated for women of color and has rich formulas and gorgeous pigments that make ethnic skin simply glow.

Well, women of ALL skin tones will absolutely love the gorgeous new Queen Collection lipsticks, which will look amazing on everyone. Specially designed by celebrity makeup artist and COVERGIRL Global Creative Design Director Pat McGrath, the line has 24 shades that range from nude to pink to corals and reds all the way to deep purples and browns. They’re infused with a silk protein formula that will help you add and maintain needed moisture and they’re so gentle that women with sensitive skin can use them.

The price point is also right: each lipstick will retail for less than $8 and are not only available at your local drugstore or big box retailer, but now the whole collection is available on Amazon.com.

So, now that you know about my magical makeup obsession, go forth and get yourself some Queen collection lipstick. After all, you’ve got to be ready for your own red carpet moment.

Stay beautiful, BFFs!

COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lipstick in See Red, $7.99	COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lipstick in Nude Attitude, $7.99	COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lipstick in Tawny Port, $7.99
COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lipstick in Berry Bling, $7.99	COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lipstick in Fine Wine, $7.99	COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lipstick in Classy Coral, $7.99

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Winter weather-proof your lips with these amazing lip balms and treatments!

Ugh! One of the worst things about winter is painful, dry lips! Between arid temperatures, dry indoor heat and freezing blasts of winter weather, the skin on your lips can really take a beating. I’m here to help!  Read on for tips to keep your lips soft through the winter months!

Any and all of the products in the gallery below are absolutely essential to make sure that your lips stay soft and pain-free this winter. Here are some other things you should be doing:

Stop licking your lips: If I give you one piece of advice that you never forget, it’s to stop licking your lips if they feel dry. Saliva might feel better for a second but it only dries your lips out further and can add irritation if you already have an open wound.

Exfoliate regularly – At night when you’re washing your face, wet your lips and using a soft washcloth or a toothbrush GENTLY exfoliate the skin on your lips. Immediately apply a lip balm and you’ll wake up with amazing, soft, hydrated lips.

Have lip balm handy at all times – I have lip balm in my purse, next to my bed, on my coffee table while I’m watching tv, at my desk, etc. and I apply it all day long. Do not slack on this task. You should be applying lip products often and even more frequently if you’re outside in the cold.

Always apply lip balm before you go to bed – This is the other cardinal rule you have to remember. Right before you go to sleep, apply your lip treatment. Your body dehydrates itself as you sleep and you need to protect your lips from drying out.

Drink TONS of water – Honestly, that should go without saying but dry winter temperatures make it hard to hold onto your body’s moisture. Stay hydrated!

Hope these tips helped you! After all, you’ve got to keep those lips in good condition. They frame your smile and you never know when a good kiss could be coming.

Stay beautiful, BFFs!

Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, $2.99	Smith’s Rosebud Salve, $5.59	ChapStick Lip Moisturizer SPF 15, $2.29	Softlips Vanilla Lip Protectant SPF 20 , PRICE 4
Kiehl’s Lip Balm SPF 15, $9.50	Blistex Lip Massage, $2.29	LypSyl Lypmoisturizer Lip Balm, $3.49	Mission Skincare Lip Protector Gel, $3.19
Aquaphor Lip Repair, $4.29	Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15, $22.50	Caudalie Lip Conditioner, $12	Bobbi Brown Lip Balm, $18

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Want gorgeous blonde hair like Molly Sims? Her colorist tells you how to use champagne for softer, prettier color!

Attention blondes: we’ve got a fabulous DIY hair tip for you today. Ever wonder how to keep your flaxen color looking bright and shiny? Well, world-famous celebrity colorist Joel Warren of Warren-Tricomi Salon has just the scoop for you! If you want spectacular blonde locks like Joel’s client, Molly Sims, read on!

Joel’s trick for gorgeous blonde hair? Champagne!  Joel says that the bubbly beverage makes for an excellent hair treatment and it can help you achieve smooth, silky hair.

The treatment is extremely simple: mix 1/2 cup of your favorite champagne with 1/2 cup of hot water, then distribute the mix evenly throughout your hair and let it soak in while you are preparing yourself for a night out (New Year’s Eve, perhaps?) Shampoo and condition as usual.

Guess there really is such a thing as a “champagne blonde!” Will you try this boozy hair booster? Vote now!

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Get gorgeous, healthy hair color like Julia Roberts at home FAST with these amazing hair color kits!

Ok, so let’s talk frankly here, ladies: are your roots are showing? I mean, that’s fine if you’re going for that whole “ombre” thing and/or you’re cool with two/three/four tone hair, but might I suggest that there are some AMAZING hair color kits that can give you gorgeous hair color in about ten minutes! Read on, beauty fans!

Here’s the trick: use a demi-permanent color kit! It washes out in 28 shampoos, will give you a rich color with no root line, and it will cover greys/uneven tones in a heartbeat. They’re super-easy to use, require little-to-no preparation and they can actually improve the condition of your hair over time.

Even better? They’re cost-effective – none cost over $15! You’ll have the time and money left over to get yourself something nice. After all, it’s important to tip your stylist. :)

Just be sure to read the instructions and remember that you can’t lighten your hair with it (stay within two shades of your natural color) and you’ll have gorgeous, rich hair color in ten minutes in the privacy of your own home.

Have fun with your beautiful, holiday party-ready haircolor, BFFs! Stay beautiful!

L’Oréal Paris Healthy Look Crème Gloss Color, $9.99	Clairol Natural Instincts, $8.99	Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Perfect 10 Permanent Haircolor, $11.99	Garnier HerbaShine Color Creme with Bamboo Extract, $7.99

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Here are some quick, easy products that will have you looking perked up before you finish your first cup of coffee!

Honestly, let’s face it, the holidays are exhausting but you STILL have to look your absolutely best. It might seem tricky to fake an extra eight hours of sleep but I’ve got three products that will help you do it. Check out the video above for some quick makeup advice using one of my personal favorite, Lancôme!

First of all, one of the best foundations to come out in a really long time is Lancôme Teint Miracle Lit-From-Within Makeup, a gorgeous product with luminizing and light-refracting properties that will give you an even skin tone and a luminous, well-rested appearance.

Your second best tool? Navy blue eyeliner, like their Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof eyeliner pencil. Navy blue makes the whites of your eyes look brighter, which can make you look less tired. Be sure to top the look with their amazing Lancôme Definicils High Definition Mascara for a wide-awake eye makeup look.

The last trick is a great red lipstick with a touch of blue in the color base and a touch of shine (no matte, it might dull your whole look) to brighten your mouth and give you a chic beauty look. This Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Lipcolor in Front Page is perfect for the task.

And there you have it! A spectacular makeup look that’s perfect for masking your non-stop lifestyle. Use this look until you can shut the door and finally get some sleep!

Stay beautiful, BFFs!

Lancôme Teint Miracle Lit-From-Within Makeup, $37	Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof eyeliner pencil, $24.50	Lancôme Definicils High Definition Mascara, $24.50	Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Lipcolor in Front Page, $22

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