I went for my first eyebrow shaping with Anastasia last week and wow, do I love my brows!!! She is the queen of eyebrows! When I went to her salon I discovered this new Lash Lifting Mascara that is incredible! I swear, I literally need one coat and my eyelashes have so much volume and curl. Usually I feel like I have to keep applying coats to build up volume, but this mascara is perfect!!! It has hard waxes and synthetic polymers in that help build lashes to give volume.

I got it at Anastasia Salon in Beverly Hills: Anastasia Beverly Hills, 438 North Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills 90210. Tel: (310) 273-3155

You can also get it at Sephora, and Nordstrom.

Here is more from my makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic! He is such a great resource!...

Amirah: Hi Mario, my question is about brushes. How important do you think it is to have a set of expensive make up tools? Or what should you look for when investing in brushes?

Mario: I think your tools are very important in helping you achieve the look you desire.  A set of about 10-12 brushes should do it.  Brushes make blending shadows and colors easy.  A great brush set to try is the one by BillyBbeauty.com


LadyJ: Thank you Kim and Mario for the make-up blog, I really appreciate it, I’m learning a lot from it! I have one simple question: 1. what is in your opinion, the name of the best product for a concealer to cover blemish prone scars (my tone is medium golden beige)? Thank you Kim and Mario!!!

Mario: Lady J - Blemish prone scars should probably be covered with a cream concealer.  It’s hard to recommend an exact shade but if you need a very full coverage, try Derma Blend makeup. Just use it on spots and set with a little powder.  For a cover-up with less coverage then Derma Blend, Laura Mercier’s secret concealer and Stila is great too.


Little: Hi Kim and Mario, I've tried every type of concealer (liquid,stick,mineral) and my dark circles still show through. What do you recommend? My face also has many pores, would a primer and foundation help smooth over my skin?

Mario: Hey Little, if you have many pores, definitely try a primer. I love...

(Go past the jump for much more!)

Hey guys,

My marvelous makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic answered a TON of your questions after I posted his makeup videos. Here is the first batch, which focuses on eye makeup...

Jytza: I was wondering what you think of colored eyeliner and colored mascara. I'm tired of the basic black and would like a pop of color without looking tacky...what would you recommend for someone who has brown eyes like me or Kim?

Mario: I think auburn/burgundy mascara would look great with brown eyes.  Try green eyeliner - that usually looks good with brown eyes..I like the MAC’s technakohl liner in Antiquity.   Kevyn Aucoin makes a great burgundy shade of mascara and Lorac makes a nice Auburn one too.


Mae: Hey Mario! Thanks for answering our make up questions. I use a regular pencil eye liner. How do you keep it from smudging throughout the day? And second, which eye shadow colors look good on medium tan, skin tones?

Mario: Hey Mae, before you apply your pencil on the upper lid, use an eye shadow primer or some foundation/concealer on the lid and dust some loose powder over it to set it.  Follow with the liner.  You could also apply the liner, then set it with a translucent, no color powder.  If the liner on the inner rim of your eye isn’t staying, switch to a waterproof  one like the powerpoint pencil from MAC.  It lasts all day.


OfficialGirl09: Hi Mario! I only use liquid eyeliner and I wanted to know what is the best one? I've always used "Almay" and I love it because it last long, but it smears a little on the bottom lid. Help!

Mario: Hey OfficialGirl09, I like using liquid eyeliners that are matte and that can blend easily once they dry.  The one I’m currently using is by MAC.  To prevent smearing on the bottom, again - make sure the skin has makeup and powder on before.  Powder will really help to prevent smudges.

(There are a bunch more answers after the jump!)

I just got Givenchy's new Phenomen'Eyes mascara and am about to try it. I hear it's amazing!!!

The mascara wand is completely different than anything I've ever seen -- it's a round sphere.

Apparently, it's designed to grip lashes at their roots to perfectly curl and separate them.

You can only get this at Sephora, by the way.

I have tried so many different mascaras and often switch, but right now I am in New Orleans and stopped off at a drug store and bought Maybelline's Great Lash and love it!

It's all about layering: First I apply one coat then add 2 more. I like volume!

This mascara is very affordable and works great!

Kim's 'Smokey Eye' makeup lesson, part 4: LASHES & LIPS


So there you have it. The finale of my smokey eye lesson. Look forward to all of these lessons on one video post soon!

My makeup artist Stephen Moleski will answer your makeup questions at myspace.com/stephenmoleski!

Kim's 'Smokey Eye' makeup lesson, part 3: FINISHING THE EYES

If you can believe it, there is even more to this makeup lesson. Come back for part IV. Stay tuned!!!

My makeup artist Stephen Moleski will answer your makeup questions at myspace.com/stephenmoleski!

I decided to try out my lighter eye make up look. And don't laugh, I want your opinion! I usually ask my sisters these sorts of questions, but I want to be able to bounce things off you, too! ...

I am sooo loving Lorac makeup right now!

I recently tried their new glam rocks pigment shadow in their color called "metallic pearl." I used the Mac Black Zoom mascara which I love! And then I added this Lorac perfectly lit powder called "spotlight!" It gives you a shimmer all over! I love it! 

Do you guys like the lighter eye makeup look or the smokey eye look better on me? (I can handle criticism, but be nice!)

Many of you have asked me about makeup tips. Today let's talk lashes & brows...

Ruby asks:
Kim, do you where eye lash extensions? I am so amazed by how long and perfect your eye lashes always appear... not to mention that both your sisters and mom also have the same perfect look.

No, I do not wear eyelash extensions, Ruby. But just started using an eyelash grower called Revitalash. It's amazing! It makes your eyelashes grow soooo much!

Kim [another Kim, not me!] says:
Kim....You, your mom and your sisters eyelashes are ALWAYS beautiful. I wanted to know what brand you use or where do you guys get them done?

We wear a company called Red Cherry, but Khloe never wears them. Kourtney, my mom and I only wear them out at night to events or parties. We have very long eye lashes to start with and the trick is to use two different kinds of mascara and really take your time putting it on!

Mla says:
Hi Kim! Thanx for giving us your makeup regimen! We really appreciated this, but I wanted to know the color you use on your eyebrows. They always look so perfect! Do u use pencil or what!? Thanx again and stay nice and cool! Your fan!

I use a MAC brown eyeshadow to fill them in a little bit. It's called "walnut." It works really well for me. If I need to fill in some more, I use the MAC eyebrow pencil called "lingering."