Makeup addicts beware! Of further makeup addictions, that is! The Powder Group is launching On Makeup Magazine, a magazine that is sure to serve as a great compliment to your already overflowing makeup bag. On Makeup Magazine will be launching in February of 2008 and promises 90 pages of everything makeup, I am already so excited–I can’t wait!
What’s even more exciting is that the first issue is free to anyone who asks! So what are you waiting for?! Click over to their website to find out how you can get the first issue free and emerse yourself into the makeup …read more

In the April issue of ELLE (on stands March 13th), they announce the winners of their annual Beauty Genius Awards.
Twenty four of the nation’s best hair, makeup, and skin specialists, spill their most tightly guarded beauty secrets and invite readers to revel in their advice.
Below are the winner’s and a sneak peak at a few of the pages from the issue. I know I will be scooping it up come next Tuesday!
(Hey isn’t that the gorgeous gown we saw Beyonce wearing at the Oscar’s?)
 
o Linda Hay—The Smoky Eye Star
o Francesca Tolot—The Colorful Personality
o Angela Levin—The Naked Lady
o Gina Brooke—The Marathoner
o …read more

I certainly didn’t mean to put this announcement on the backburner since I received this press release several days ago (sorry Candace!) I have to say, I absolutely love seeing women who started their own company make it to the top and be recognized for their efforts. Kudos to you Maureen Kelly, this is some well deserved recognition!
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Entrepreneur Magazine, January 2007
Women on the Rise
Announcing the 2006 Entrepreneur Magazine and OPEN from American Express(R) Woman of the Year
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Maureen Kelly, founder of Tarte Cosmetics, is the Entrepreneur magazine and OPEN from American Express(R) 2006 Woman …read more

Last week jane iredale launched Global Beauty; colors geared towards ethnic women. Shades in this palette include: Autumn, Butternut, Caramel, Chestnut, Coffee, Fawn, Latte, Maple, Mink, Riviera, Teakwood and Terra.
I decided talk to two wonderful beauty bloggers I know to get their input and their feelings about makeup in the marketplace for women of color and varying races.
I spoke with Patrice Yursik, otherwise known in the blogging world as the very wonderful and insightful Afrobella, and Lianne Farbes a talented makeup artist and the blogger behind The Makeup Girl.
When I asked Patrice her thoughts on makeup for non-caucasian women she …read more