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Watch Olivia Pope’s “Scandal” Makeup Tutorial

Jessica WakemanApril 2, 2013 //
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Franchesca Ramsey (AKA Chescaleigh) from “Shit White Girls Say” has a new YouTube video out and this one is for the “Scandal” fans. It probably only makes sense if:

  1. You watch “Scandal” and YouTube makeup tutorials.
  2. You think Olivia and Harrison’s relationship is weird.
  3. The cadence of speech in Shonda Rimes’ scripts is getting to you.

All that being said, it’s hilarious: “You’re a fixer. That’s what you do. You fix things. And you’re going to fix your face because it’s half done and it looks weird.”  Bonus points for Creepy Jake at the end. [YouTube]

A “Black Swan” Makeup Tutorial For Your Next Costume Party

Leonora EpsteinDecember 20, 2010 //


Admit it: ever since “Black Swan” came out, you have totally had fantasies of being a prima ballerina. (With those awesome Rodarte tutus, who wouldn’t?) For your next costume party (New Year’s, anyone?), try going Natalie Portman-style by channeling her signature look from the film. That complicated stage makeup isn’t as hard as it seems thanks to this easy video makeup tutorial. [YouTube] Keep reading »

Lookin’ Sharp: How To Get Rachel From “Glee”‘s Look

Leonora EpsteinOctober 12, 2010 //


We know you’re just dying to look like “Glee’s” goody-two shoes Rachel Berry, right? OK, so she’s doesn’t sport the most covetable of styles, but we’re not quite sure why she’s so hated on, either. Maybe it’s because she’s not super glam and not ugly at the same time? One thing we can’t deny — she’s got a great face. Leave it to our favorite makeup tutorial lady on YouTube, GlowPinkStah, to show us how to get the Rachel Berry look. Which, we gotta say, is pretty slammin’. Nice vocal stylings, too. [YouTube] Keep reading »

Adora BatBrat Would Like To Give You A Very Goth Makeup Tutorial

Susannah BreslinSeptember 24, 2010 //

Meet Adora BatBrat, a Swedish gothic electro queen who wants you to rethink your look. Why do you insist upon brown eyeshadow and nude lip gloss, when Adora can show you how to style baby pink bangs, give yourself lace face, wear cat ears, or use scissors to make goth eyebrows? Also, she has fangs. Happy makeovers, ladies! Keep reading »

How (Not?) To Do Your Makeup For Valentine’s Day

Erin FlahertyFebruary 11, 2010 //


Watch out Michelle Phan, there’s a new makeup tutorial videographer in town. Well, she’s not exactly in the neighborhood, per se. We have not a clue what this Thai woman is saying, but she sure is a Chatty Cathy, and she likes her eye makeup as bright as a rainbow. We’d say it might be a little much for a first date, but totally fine for the third. [CNN Go] Keep reading »

Style Buzz: Robert Palmer Girls And Alexander Wang’s Hot New Look

Erin FlahertyJanuary 30, 2010 //
  • Holy beauty mothaload: It’s a makeup tutorial video on how to do the Robert Palmer girl look. Ahem, by the original makeup artist. [Trashionista]
  • Apparently, the Kardashians (and other celebs) are taking over the fashion industry. Anyone notice? [LA Times]

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Chola Makeup Girl Resurfaces On “Lopez Tonight”!

Erin FlahertyNovember 20, 2009 //


Remember when we were all crazy about YouTube sensation Glowpinkstah, famous for her signature chola and goth girl makeup tutorials? She actually agreed to create some extra special videos for us, but after she stopped returning our calls and emails, we figured maybe she’d retired. Not so! Turns out she just got more famous. Check her out on George Lopez’s show. Baby Smiley! Don’t forget the little people. Call us! [BuzzFeed] Keep reading »

Chola Makeup Girl Resurfaces On Lopez Tonight!

Erin FlahertyNovember 20, 2009 //

Remember when we were all crazy about YouTube sensation Glowpinkstah, famous for her signature chola and goth girl makeup tutorials? She actually agreed to create some extra special videos for us but after she stopped returning our calls and emails, we figured maybe she’d retired. Not so! Turns out she just got more famous. Check her out on the George Lopez show. Baby Smiley! Don’t forget the little people. Call us! [Buzzfeed] Keep reading »

YouTube Love: GlowPinkStah Makeup Tutorials

Leonora EpsteinAugust 5, 2009 //

Meet YouTube star GlowPinkStah (whose real name is Gloria). The success of genuine video makeup lessons like those made by Michelle Phan has spawned a whole category of spoofs, but Gloria’s video makeup tutorials beat them all. And by “makeup tutorials” we mean she puts crazy-ass stuff all over her face, and manages to be hilarious and educational at the same time. In the video above, she guides us through the Japanese “Ganguro” look, starting with a dark foundation. “You want to make sure it gets all over your face so you don’t look stupid,” she says. Then comes huge white panda eyes and white lipstick. “I understand why they use the white … it gives you a sense of purity, like I feel like I’ve never had a penis stuck up my va-jay before.”

Where has this genius been all our lives? After the jump check out some other looks by GlowPinkStah including instructions for how to do “whore” and “emo goth” looks. Be sure to check out Gloria’s channel to get the lowdown (possibly the craziest video she has there) on the “chola” look. Seriously, don’t miss that one. [GlowPinkStah on YouTube]
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