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With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York in full swing, we’re not only excited about seeing the gorgeous clothes that will strut down the catwalk, we’re also psyched about the makeup trends the models will be showcasing. We know that NARS will be backstage creating stellar looks for several top-notch designers (Marc Jacobs, Honor Fall, Mandy Coon to name a few), but their Front Row Set will have you looking quite gorgeous and ready to take a front row seat (even if you don’t have an invite). This combination set features the Nouveau Monde Duo eyeshadow, a Mini Multiple in Palm Springs, an Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches, and their signature Orgasm lip gloss. Looking like a fashion insider has never been easier. (Or more affordable!)

Available at Sephora.com for $59.

xx, Valis Vicenty
Twitter: OnGlamBeauty
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Fact: Everyone isn’t born with gorgeous lush locks like Kim Kardashian’s. Another fact: A little TLC can make you look like you were. Quickly, the rules:

Keep It Clean
Cleanse and condition your hair and scalp on a normal basis (three times a week max). Build-up from styling products will clog your scalp; remember, it’s skin too, and it needs to breathe. While you’re at it, keep your tools clean as well; wash your brushes and combs every other day, and wipe down your flat irons and curling irons.

Go Natural
Sulfates and parabens aren’t necessarily good for the environment, so why would they be good for your hair? Search for hair care products that feature natural ingredients and/or are certified organic. It may cost a bit more, but can you really put a price on getting gorgeous hair?

Treat Your Tresses
Our new go-to is the Rahua Omega-9 Treatment. First your hair is shampooed and deep-conditioned with the Omega-9 elixir + mask mixture, which is generously applied from root to tip. Next, enjoy an indulgent scalp massage. The treatment is left on for 10-15 minutes, and then it is rinsed out with warm water, immediately followed by cool rinse to seal the hair shaft. Each treatment leaves your mane looking marvelous, as well as soft and shiny.

For more information, visit Rahua.com.

xx, India-Jewel Jackson
Twitter: OnGlamBeauty
BlogLovin: GlamBlush

Maybelline model Jessica White would look incredibly stunning wearing any lipstick color, but she’s especially gorgeous here with a pretty petal pink pout. We’re a tad bit envious though; we clearly share the exact same complexion, yet we can’t pull off that lip color.

Or can we?

We chatted with Romero—one of MAC‘s marvelous senior makeup artists—at the MAC Wonder Woman SoHo Pop-Up Shop last week, and asked him to impart a bit of his infinite wisdom on us. Here’s what he had to say:

“You have to use a lip pencil (like Chestnut or Cork); it’s really important. You can’t just buy a really bright lip gloss or a lipstick and put it on by itself. I always recommend you use a base of brown lipstick (like Photo). If you’re not a fan of pencil, use a brown lipstick and blot the excess and layer the gloss or lipstick over it. This way you get a balance of the brown (like your complexion) and the bright color at the same time.”

xx, India-Jewel Jackson
Twitter: OnGlamBeauty
BlogLovin: GlamBlush