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The smokey eye is more popular then ever on all ages.  So how do you achieve it?  There are many opinions from expert make-up artists but a key tool for creating smoke is eyeliner.  By far, eyeliner is the one make-up tool which delivers the biggest pack for its punch.

Listed below are the eye liner tool choices:

1.  Pencil – The old standby.  The advantages to a great eyeliner pencil is that it is a great blending tool.  It is also versatile and can be used on the eyebrows as well.  Some eye liner pencils come equipped with two colors, one on each end.  Eye liner pencils have evolved over the years, although the basic concept of the pencil has remained constant.

Smashbox Limitless Eye liner

2.  Powder – One of the best smokey eyes I ever created on myself was created with a dark charcoal eye shadow powder coupled with a liner brush.

Note: I love theBalm’s Lady Liner Brush.

The trick to using powder instead of a pencil or more precise tool is to use a good brush, apply the powder to a dry lid and be willing to explore.  I received so many compliments on that powder line.

3.  Liquid - The liquid liners have to be handled with care because a heavy hand combined with a liquid liner could be over the top.  An advantage to liquid liner is that it can create a spectacular classic cat eye and definitely amps up the eye drama.  To soften the impact, consider using a charcoal or gray instead of a traditional black.

Smashbox Cream Eye Liner - Lava ( Shimmering Blue Gray)

4.  Cream Liner – The advantages of cream liners is that they combine the softness of a powder with the precision of a liquid.  In some ways the cream liner is easier to blend than all the other liners.

Although I love Smashbox cosmetics, I love to find good bargains that works equally well.

If you have a favorite type or brand of eye liner you can share, please do so.  I would love to hear about what works for all of you.

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Academy’s Contemporary Documentaries Series Travels to India

“The Final Inch” and “The Forgotten Woman” will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 28th annual “Contemporary Documentaries” series on Wednesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission to all screenings in the series is free.

Following American survivors and Indian vaccinators, “The Final Inch” tracks the massive mission to eradicate polio. The stories of those working in the poorest corners of our planet challenge our most basic assumptions about disease, poverty and health as a human right. Directed by Irene Taylor Brodsky and produced by Brodsky and Tom Grant, “The Final Inch” earned an Academy Award® nomination for Documentary Short Subject.

Directed by Dilip Mehta and produced by David Hamilton and Noemi Weis, “The Forgotten Woman” aims to bring about an understanding of the destitution and marginalization of many of the millions of widows in India today, who are forced by age-old traditions to live out their remaining years isolated and shunned from society at large. Continue reading “Academy’s Contemporary Documentaries Series Travels to India” »

ACADEMY’S CONTEMPORARY DOCUMENTARIES SERIES TRAVELS TO INDIA

“The Final Inch” and “The Forgotten Woman” will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 28th annual “Contemporary Documentaries” series on Wednesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission to all screenings in the series is free.

Following American survivors and Indian vaccinators, “The Final Inch” tracks the massive mission to eradicate polio. The stories of those working in the poorest corners of our planet challenge our most basic assumptions about disease, poverty and health as a human right. Directed by Irene Taylor Brodsky and produced by Brodsky and Tom Grant, “The Final Inch” earned an Academy Award® nomination for Documentary Short Subject.

Directed by Dilip Mehta and produced by David Hamilton and Noemi Weis, “The Forgotten Woman” aims to bring about an understanding of the destitution and marginalization of many of the millions of widows in India today, who are forced by age-old traditions to live out their remaining years isolated and shunned from society at large. Continue reading “Academy’s Contemporary Documentaries Series Travels To India” »

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez Launches Dream Out Loud Collection

Troy, MI– Kmart, a unit of Sears Holdings, has teamed with actress and singer Selena Gomez to launch a junior fashion collection.

Kmart and Gomez, along with her master licensee Adjmi Cynosure Holdings, will launch “Dream Out Loud” by Selena Gomez at the end of July.

The collection will include junior sportswear, handbags, belts, scarves, hats, hair accessories, as well as socks and hosiery, with footwear arriving in October.

“Selena Gomez is a positive role model for teens and her fans all over the world look to her for style inspiration, “ says John Goodman, SHC apparel and home fashions executive vice president. “We are delighted to offer our customers the opportunity to emulate her style with affordable apparel and footwear options.”

Gomez appears on television every week with her Disney Channel series “Wizards of Waverly Place” and will next be seen on the big screen in the FOX feature film “Ramona and Beezus.”

In addition to acting and singing, Gomez has also started her own production company, July Moon Productions. “I am proud to be able to join forces with Kmart to release my own fashion collection,” says Gomez.

The “Dream Out Loud” of mix-and-match fashions will be available in time for back-to-school shopping. Kmart brands also include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Country Living and Route 66.

ACADEMY’S CONTEMPORARY DOCUMENTARIES SERIES TRAVELS TO INDIA

“The Final Inch” and “The Forgotten Woman” will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 28th annual “Contemporary Documentaries” series on Wednesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.

(Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – Oscar Statue – All Rights Reserved)

Admission to all screenings in the series is free.

Following American survivors and Indian vaccinators, “The Final Inch” tracks the massive mission to eradicate polio. The stories of those working in the poorest corners of our planet challenge our most basic assumptions about disease, poverty and health as a human right.

Directed by Irene Taylor Brodsky and produced by Brodsky and Tom Grant, “The Final Inch” earned an Academy Award® nomination for Documentary Short Subject. Continue reading “Academy’s Contemporary Documentary Series Travels To India” »