The eyes’ lashes have it

If you saw the Academy Awards last Sunday, you might have been amazed

by the vocal talent, the fashion sense and the makeup of Beyonce. Her

eyeliner from one costume change alone cleaned out the makeup counter

at several department stores.

While you were pursuing a natural, healthy lifestyle, doing your

yoga breaths and eating foods without preservatives and additives,

big hair and even bigger makeup returned to the world of fashion with

almighty power and punch.

Last week in Newport Beach, before Beyonce and the Oscars, a chic

group of fashionable citizens converged upon Neiman Marcus Fashion

Island for a high-fashion cocktail party to launch the Shu Uemura

makeup boutique inside the store.

Celebrity make-up artist Gina Brooke, who works with Madonna, put

on a make-up show that dazzled the cocktail crowd. Brooke applied

fake eyelashes made from feathers on the models. The latest spring

fashion trend -- beyond Beyonce.

“Shu Uemura developed his makeup based on elements from art,

nature and technology,” Neiman Marcus’ Michaele Hall reported. “From

the unique presentation of his shadows, the makeup removal efficiency

of his cleansing oil, to the meticulous range of his handmade make-up

brushes, each product is designed to absolute perfection.”

There you have it. Makeup is in this season. Heavy eyeliner and

feathers for lashes are just the beginning. And it’s all about being

creative, daring and a star in your own circle.

Oh, and by the way, if feathers on your eyelashes don’t tickle

your fancy, try mink -- as worn by Oprah at the Academy Awards.

Expensive, yes. Glamorous, indeed.

What can be next? Find your own applicable eye makeup material.

And please be careful.

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