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Kate Hudson’s eyes were nothing short of majestic at a recent New York City gala celebrating Chopard. Her look was dewy and fresh with the emphasis on her eyes. But of course not much was needed for this beauty, whose makeup artist chose soft sheer colors for the face, and eggplants, and plums for the eyes.

To create Kate’s look on yourself, start with a plum or eggplant liquid liner and apply to the top lashline. Next add a touch of highlighting cream on the brow bone, and inner corners of the eyes. For the eyelids apply a shimmery eggplant shadow with a medium size eyeshadow brush, and sweep underneath the eye as well.

For a more dramatic look, use a plum liner along the bottom lashes, and smudge. A few coats of black mascara finished Ms. Hudson’s eyes, and she was almost ready for the ball.

On Kate’s cheeks a soft pink blush applied directly on the apples, and slightly above the cheeks, a highlighting cream applied with either a foundation brush or sponge for a shimmery finish.  On Kate’s lips a pale pink lip gloss applied after lining the lips and filling them in with a soft pink pencil.

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Latisse, the newest product from Allergan to grow lashes, has been under scrutiny since its launch last year. The problem, which was reported by the New York Times says that many people are purchasing the prescription eyelash growing drug from medi-spa’s, or online, instead of consulting with a doctor first.

As a result those who chose not to see a doctor before purchasing Latisse, have been experiencing side effects such as temporary discoloration of the eyelids, Iris color change (most commonly seen in hazel eyes), and cheek hair that may grow if the instructions are not followed. Yikes!!

“It’s a prescription for a reason,” says our inside source at Allergan. Patients must be screened, and their medical history checked out before prescribing the drug. This is done to avoid an existing eye problem that could be exacerbated by Latisse. “but it’s not dangerous when used properly.” There is a 4 percent chance of the eyes becoming red and itchy, and there being darkening around the area, but the effect is temporary, and goes away after use is discontinued. “The dreaded complication is the iris color change—which is not reversible,” says our source at Allergan.

In a clinical trial, 300 Latisse patients were studied but none showed this particular side effect. The reason it must be mentioned is because some glaucoma patients who were putting a drop a night in their eyes had this effect. Latisse users apply about 5 percent of what a glaucoma patient applies. This effect occurrs less frequently in blue-eyed glaucoma patients than in hazel-eyed patients, since blue eyes have fewer pigments for the drug to change in the first place.

All in all the product is amazing, and really does grow your lashes when used correctly.

Ellen Pompeo was striking in Navy Blue Smoky Eyes at an American Cancer Society luncheon in New York City. Her makeup artist Matin used her Denim Lanvin dress as his inspiration to create her look.

The trick to using navy eyeshadow either on the lid, or to contour the crease, is to blend with a contrasting color, like gray, lavender, or a pale silver shimmer. This will keep the eyes from becoming muddy, and give them a more polished look.

To do, start by adding a light gray or pale lavender shadow on the lids, and blending up into crease, and slightly above. Then with your navy shadow, sweep the color into the crease using a back and forth motion. Once you have the desired intensity, finish by lining the eyes with a black liner. Waterproof works better and will not budge. Using a blend of your navy blue and gray/lavender shadow sweep color along top liner, and underneath as well.

Mascara is a must! Make sure to apply at least two coats, and try a navy instead of the usual black. For eyes that are green, or blue it will make your eye color pop even more.

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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms and their moms too!

It’s that time of the year again people…Mother’s Day…This Sunday, May 9th is your day!  So, take advantage of it by telling your family exactly how you want to spend it from start to finish!  YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Put your thinking cap on and come up with “your perfect” day…

The Bender Sisters can help if you are having a brain fart…after all, us mom’s are always focused on everyone else…why should Mother’s Day be any different…?  So, here we go…

1. SLEEP IN!!!! (Let your hubby deal with the kids…lol)

2. Wake up to fresh coffee, fruit, and pastries in bed…

3. Lounge around in your day clothes…

4. DO NOT…I repeat…DO NOT pick up dishes, clothes, dust, make beds, do laundry, clean and most of all…DO NOT COOK!!!

5. Get a pedicure/manicure

6. Get a facial

7. Get a massage

8. Go to the beach without your kids and read your favorite magazine or dive into a novel

9. Turn off your cell phone…answer to no one…

10. Make a date with your closest female friend, sipping tea or coffee and chat about life…DO NOT TALK about your KIDS…

11. Call your mother and tell her how much you love her and appreciate everything she has done for you…

12. Go for a hike with whom ever you choose…

13. Send your husband and kids to the movies so you can revel in the “silence”

14. Catch up on all the things you’ve put off because “your kids” come first…

15. Take a very long luxurious bath…alone!

and finally…

Be thankful for your family and the love that surrounds you all year long:)

Happy Mother’s Day!  Big Hugs and Kisses to our mother…Liz Bender…WE LOVE YOU!

Charly, Beth & Te-see Bender wearing hats made by mom for summer camp "hat day"

the bender sisters