Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 5, 2009, 11:00 am
I am a sucker for serums of any kind.  I feel like they give you targeted solutions for your skin.  If you feel likr your moisturizer isn’t giving you enough, time to add a serum to the mix. ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 5, 2009, 8:00 am
I must admit, I never tried Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Mascara.  Remember last year, the mascara with the revolutionary “ball wand”??  Well , I tried to get it….but every time I ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 5, 2009, 6:18 am
Honestly, you could use these on your hair too ladies (many stylists used this backstage at  the NYFW S/S 2010 shows for everything from slicking down ponytails to short do’s), but the scent in...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 3, 2009, 8:00 am
Regular readers know, that when it comes to my hands…or my body skin in general for that matter – it’s 100% dry like the scales on a lizard in the winter.  So I go out of my way to ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 3, 2009, 6:44 am
Ahhhhh MAC Holiday.  I look forward to what they do every season. Magic, Mirth, and Mischief is the main color collection contains some limited edition shades ad some re-promotes from prior collectio...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 3, 2009, 4:00 am
Big news!! MAC has new Viva Glam Ambassadors!  It was announced today that Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga have been named the latest faces of the MAC AIDS Fund.  According to today’s Women’s Wea...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 2, 2009, 7:09 pm
How would you like to get your hands on the newest launches from COVERGIRL? If you are interested,  Cover Girl is having a very exclusive, limited pre-sale, on these new AWESOME items that are sure t...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 2, 2009, 6:03 pm
Hey all!  Just a quick note to say CONGRATUATIONS to:  Wendy Lewis of New York city… You have won the Go Pink!  Donate and win contest to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the cure breast cance...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 2, 2009, 6:58 am
Game 2 of the World Series and the Yankees and the Phillies were raring to go.  But not before Alicia Keys knocked it out of the park with her gorgeous makeup look.  Sure she and Jay Z were performi...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 1, 2009, 12:53 pm
Just a short note to say thank you and congratulations! With your help, I was able to make a combined a total donation of $250 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This charity is near and dear to my hear...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Nov 1, 2009, 10:19 am
Amber from Beauty Blogging Junkie recommends you give yourself a Magical Mystery ‘Cure. Daneen from Spoiled Pretty is giving away the CUTEST hair accessories, from Goody’s Midnight Glamou...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 30, 2009, 2:13 pm
They are here!!  My favorite holiday items are Estee Lauder Solid Perfume compacts.  The designs are so whimsical and fancy I dare you to resist!  Nana used to get one every year (she wore Youth De...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 30, 2009, 1:41 pm
Red is back ladies and in a big way.  Red is always pretty for the holidays and Estee Lauder does it right with rich opulent color.  Standouts for me are the Opulent Shimmer Powder, perfect for high...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 28, 2009, 12:59 pm
Every year MAC outdoes themselves with inspiring and sometimes over the top looks for Halloween.  Just a few weeks ago, I overheard someone inquiring at the MAC counter about makeup for Halloween at ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 28, 2009, 11:40 am
Oh my goodness!!  Remember when I saw Bobbi Brown in September at fashion week and all they were talking about backstage was this new mascara?  Well here it is…Bobbi’s new revolutionary ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 25, 2009, 11:50 am
Morning lovelies - While recently in Miami I got my first taste of MINX. It is my current nail obsession du jour. Now that I’m back in NYC I’ve been on the prowl trying to find a manicuri...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 24, 2009, 4:14 pm
And the winners are…. Vanessa Seignious of Bronx, NY Davina Johnson of Decatur, GA Ann Hara of Huntington Beach, CA The prizes include: philosophy lit from within cream blush true beauty l...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 24, 2009, 3:56 pm
Marina from makeup loves me test drives several concealers this week.  Visit her to find out which concealer is the best! The Makeup Bag girls had HOMECOMING last weekend. Check out Bree & Bailey...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 22, 2009, 5:19 pm
I recently had the esteemed pleasure of spending the most delightful evening at Castor & Pollux with two incredibly savvy business women. As a budding entrepreneur, I simply adore women who support ot...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 21, 2009, 10:07 am
Hey!  So as you may or may not know…I was in Chicago a few weeks ago for an event.  While I was there, I decided it would be an awesome idea to do a makeover on a local woman…a stay at h...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 20, 2009, 9:30 am
By: Guest Writer, Karen E. Duncan A few weeks ago, I had the unique opportunity to be part of a select group of Beauty Writers and Bloggers to attend an Avon behind-the-scenes event for Avon.  The t...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 20, 2009, 7:05 am
In my official role as the Men’s Perspective Editor, my first product review comes from a line called MENSCIENCE. I was given this to test during what proved to be a crazy New York Fashion Week...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 20, 2009, 6:28 am
First off, to InStyle readers…WELCOME welcome welcome to my humble abode! To regular readers that have stuck with me over the past 3+ years….Holy $#@&!!!!! Can you even??? I would also lik...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 19, 2009, 1:30 pm
One of my favorite additions to the Breast Cancer Awareness month ring is the Bobbi Brown offering.  Every year, it’s a glorious pink shade, this year is no different. Bobbi serves up her prett...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 19, 2009, 12:58 pm
Now that the weather is cooler, I have switched to heavier creams to quench my nearly always wintertime dry body skin.  I have a new favorite that I HAVE to tell you about.  Kiehl’s Imperial B...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 19, 2009, 6:15 am
By: Felicia Walker Benson Nothing beats a salon perfect blow out…and certainly nothing tops a Sally Hershberger blow out! For those times when you’re in between visits, achieve salon quality ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 17, 2009, 5:17 pm
The best holiday collection is always by far from MAC. The MAC Holiday Collection this year is no exception.  Every year, the packaging is new and exciting. Sometimes they even bring back a few old...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 17, 2009, 4:00 pm
Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search has found the best performing drugstore lotion ever and even shares a coupon so you can get yours for less. Enter to win a vacation to Hawaii through Sephora and Les...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 16, 2009, 1:39 pm
My friends at Philosophy have generously given me some goodies to give away to my lucky readers this month!  To co-incide with the in store events they have been having regarding their new “Sup...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 16, 2009, 1:10 pm
Philosophy is hosting a makeover event to help Mothers & Daughters look their most beautiful this fall!  Regular readers know that I LOVE Philosophy.  I think it is one of the best skincare/makeup l...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 15, 2009, 2:02 pm
If you have dry skin in the cooler months like me then you need this in your life! I had never tried this before and I can safely say that I am in love.  Vaseline Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Extra...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 15, 2009, 1:20 pm
My first skincare love is showing off a pretty new decor at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street location in the Big Apple!!  Clarins has a brand new counter and is kicking off a celebration today with s...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 15, 2009, 11:43 am
It’s here!  It’s here!  You all know how much I adore NARS….the line is pricey BUT totally worth it in terms of quality and pigmentation.  They end their 15th anniversary year on ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 14, 2009, 12:33 pm
Can you EVEN????  How great is this one to get you in the Halloween spirit??  KENZOKI has a new product that is lightly scented with the scent of rice steam KENZOKI Marshmallow Mask. It is said to ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 14, 2009, 12:02 pm
Well as some of you may have read last week, It annoys me to no end when I see bloggers “asking” for free things (whether they are kidding or not) and I figured something had to be done ab...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 13, 2009, 9:41 am
This year for BCA, I have decided to host a contest featuring some BCA Limited Edition products as well as a few selected items from The Makeup Girl beauty closet. All you have to do to be entered is...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 12, 2009, 6:00 am
By Felicia Walker-Benson Your day cream should be as active as you! Today’s multi active woman leads an incredibly busy life. We cook, clean, bring home the bacon, and fry it up in a pan…we’re ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 10, 2009, 11:49 pm
Well as you know, I post a lot over here….and guess what?  It’s getting kinda crazy!  So I am pleased to announce that I have expanded my editorial team. From now on, The Makeup Girl wil...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 10, 2009, 7:42 am
Greetings from Chicago!! I am up early as I have a jam packed day today…oh an you will never guess what? United lost my luggage!! Apparently somehow it never made the flight….so it̵...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 9, 2009, 7:40 am
A few weeks back, during the DC Beauty Tour, I had to opportunity to meet with the founder of Juara Skincare.  The line is 100% vegetarian and the products fuse the active botanicals of Indonesian he...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 8, 2009, 4:14 pm
As you may or may not know, I am traveling to Chicago tomorrow to attend the Artist Summit.  While I am there, I will be seeing my cousin Susan, and hosting a little Drugstore Diva party (if you are ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 8, 2009, 8:11 am
If you have color treated hair, you know that any kind of chemical processing can be damaging. If you color your hair AND perm it, use heat on it etc…that is a double whammy. Any hair type tha...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 7, 2009, 10:11 am
I am always looking for a good hair dryer, mainly because when I dry my hair I need two things…..heat and power.  I need the heat to straighten it out and the power to do it quickly.  I learne...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 6, 2009, 8:25 pm
Blotting papers are essential these days…they are the best way to remove oiliness without depositing anything back onto your skin. The worst thing in the world you can do is take that sponge fr...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 6, 2009, 12:09 pm
Oh you are gonna LOVE this.  An oil absorbing powder that gives you 3 finishes in ONE TUBE.  You can use them separately or mix them together….totally portable and get this…it’s tr...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 5, 2009, 5:35 pm
Okay so here it is….The FTC ruling.  Blogs being held responsible for receiving product and guess what??  If there is any mis-step…an  $11,000 fine.  $11,000 is a BIG oops and is enoug...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 5, 2009, 12:48 pm
Every year, cosmetic companies pony up all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale of certain products to Breast Cancer Awareness charities. Some give more than others but ultimately getting the ...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 3, 2009, 4:40 pm
Erika from Makeup Bag is gaga over the new MAC Style Black Collection. Check out her favorite products from the collection here! Lianne from The Makeup Girl is now a cheerleader for facial peels!  C...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 1, 2009, 4:23 pm
MAC Style Black is a smoking new makeup collection that is made up of many variations of  black.  While I am not a huge fan of black lipstick or black nail polish for that matter…in addition t...
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Lianne Farbes posted an article on The Makeup Girl - Oct 1, 2009, 3:43 pm
In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Makeup Girl is going pink for the month of October.  I will be highlighting a few products here and there but would REALLY like it if ...
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