“Lots of great pro tips & techniques and a makeup lesson on how to create a subtle, sheer, easy-to-create look for spring and summer using new Trish McEvoy makeup and tools. Makeup lesson by Kimberly at the Trish McEvoy counter at Saks in San Francisco. More details on the blog post. The-coveted.com/Trish-McEvoy

Half of the 80’s I had two braids like Pipi Longstocking, and the other half consisted of the ‘feathered look’, the perm, and then the perm with a claw attached. Shudder. Looking back at the 80’s through the eyes of nostalgia, cinema and music, there were some really great hair styles. Robert Smith, I love you. Also, I really loved Susan Surandon’s hair in The Hunger though I’d not the courage to go short. Not after what happened in the 90’s. Shudder. Anyway, last week, when I was trying to figure out what to do with my hair for the Complex Geometries post I decided I needed something more dramatic than the regular mop I have a the moment, and with a twist and a clip, I came up with this updo. Read the full blog post.

From The Coveted: Exclusive Video Preview & Tutorial: Benefit Smokin’ EyesThis is an exclusive video preview and tutorial of the new Benefit Smokin’ Eyes, the “sexy eye & brow makeover kit.” It’s a brilliant set with just about everything you need to create gorgeous smoky eyes with ease. They really thought this out well. I’ve seen various smoky eye kits, but I think this one leaves the rest in the dust.
It comes with three eye shadows, two brushes, a black liner, Benefit’s awesome Brow Zings wax, tweezers, and super fabulous, brightening Eye Bright. Smokin’ Eyes doesn’t officially launch until next week, but you can purchase it online now for $36.