Swipe Mariah Carey's style...
Beauty: Mariah Carey's unique
beauty is the result of mixed Venezuelan, Irish and African-American ethnicity.
But there are a few other things you should know about the superstar's
must-have 'beautifying' accessories and special routines.
Skin: First and foremost,
Mariah uses a Humidifier to keep her skin moist and fresh. "I'm into makeup
and good at doing my own--I had 500 hours of beauty-school training in
the 11th grade," she says. As for irritated skin, Mariah recommends you
"soak a cotton ball in a mix of milk and ice, and then use it as a compress."
Hair: Mariah confesses that
her biggest beauty blunder occurred during her teen years when she decided
to experiment with dying her hair. Carey also admits to a close call when
it came to plucking her eyebrows. "Once I used a razor to shape my eyebrows.
I kept shaving off more and more to get them even. Pretty soon, they were
gone. I stuck to tweezers after that," she laughs.
Eyes: To achieve Mariah's
exotic look, try lining your upper lids with Perfect Points Plus Eye Pencil
in Espresso. Then try One-Kit Professional Eye Enhancers in Swiss Chocolate
on the lids up to the crease, and finish with two coats of black mascara.
Cheeks: For the Mariah look,
try sweeping 'Cheekers Blush' in Soft Sable on the apples of your cheeks.
Lips: So what exactly is
it in Mariah's make-up bag that brings those luscious lips to life? "It's
so full, I'm not sure, though I always carry a M•A•C Spice lip pencil,"
she says. For the Mariah look, why not try using a continuous Color Lip
Definer in Brown tones. Then fill them with a Marathon Lipcolor in Café
au Lait.
Fashion: In 1999 Carey caused
quite a stir when the video for her single "Heartbreaker" premiered on
MTV. The clip showed Mariah sporting a pair of Waistless jeans - which
became an instant global fashion fad. Stars such as Christina Aguilera,
Kylie Minogue, and Lenny Kravtiz were quick to capitalize on Mariah's new
trend. So how exactly does one achieve the 'waistless' effect? It's simple.
All you need is your scissors! The jeans start at the hips... so the waistband,
top button, and belt loops must be cut off to achieve the low-slung effect.
The jeans (worn skintight so they don't slide off!), should be faded or
old - this is part of the look. Thin diamanté belts are then slung
snake-like right around the hips before being left to dangle.
Diet: Just how does Mariah
maintain such an ideal figure? "Well, I'm eating much healthier now, having
mini meals throughout the day since my work schedule is so hectic," she
says. "I also work out more often with a personal trainer." According to
MTV, Mariah requested Evian bottled water, low fat margarine, and even
donuts and danishes during her last tour. Nowdays the leggy star limits
herself to lots of salads with fish and skinless broiled chicken. Word
has it that Carey has even traded in her favourite Crystal champagne for
bottled water, and iced tea with a slice of lemon and no sweetener. Baskets
of fruit are also a must for the dressing room. Mariah also has a personal
chef and nutritionist.
Exercise: With this diva's
busy schedule, it must be hard finding the time to work out. Carey confesses
she often heads for water when it comes to keeping in shape - "I love doing
an aerobic workout in the water. When I was vacationing in the islands,
I would exercise with my trainer in the pool and it was such a great, strenuous
workout." Mariah also hits the treadmill to keep in shape, and says that
watching TV while toning up helps to pass the time. "I have to say that
watching comedies such as "Austin Powers" really keeps me laughing and
motivated, which is great when you're exercising." So does Mariah like
to sing or listen to music while working? "I don't do too much singing,
but I do listen to many different things while I work out. I look for something
with a hot beat that keeps me going," she says. In 1997, the songbird revealed
that she doesn't do aerobic exercise when singing - "It depletes my energy
and takes the edge off my voice. So instead, I do sit-ups, leg raises,
and push-ups." Carey admits to not have a favourite exercise 'move' - "Working
on specific areas and seeing results really keeps me motivated to stick
with any type of program," she says. Carey is undoubtedly toned. "I always
have been a natural athlete, I love to run at the beach", she says. "Capri
was marvelous. I spent a lot of time going up and down hills. When I'm
on the road I walk a lot and I'm usually accompanied by my little dog Jack.
When I have a break in my work agenda I go walking with him. To do the
shows is also an excusing exercise. I dance a lot and I do a lot of training
on stage. My oldest brother Morgan used to put me to raise my legs to do
abdominal exercise since I was a little girl. He practices kick boxing
and I was always imitating him." So just what is Mariah's long-term goal?
"My basic goals are just to be the best person I can be, take care of myself
and enjoy life to the fullest," she says. You go, girl! Did you know that
that singing along to Mariah's ballads may well increase lung endurance?
Well it's true! According to Leisure, Health & Fitness Magazine, singing
enables someone, of any age or gender to improve breathing techniques,
without them knowing that they are doing it - thus modifying the time of
the average work out by up to 20% longer. "The Mariah Carey "Lung Work
Out" does work, actually the fact is exercising to one song is equivalent
to running 250 metres (for the lungs, not muscular composition). You will
know it's working if you feel out-of-breath after a song is completed.
Be careful if you have respiratory problems."
Relaxation: So just when
does Mariah take the time to unwind from her busy schedule? "When I'm not
performing, I enjoy hanging out with friends, a bit of vacation time and
swimming. Swimming is great exercise and incredibly relaxing as well."
Carey even hired a masseuse who helps her overcome those aches and pains
at the end of a long day.
Spirituality: Mariah's spirituality
shines through her music, and is evident in her lyrics to songs such as
"Can't Take That Away," "Make It Happen," and "My Saving Grace", which
appears on her latest release, "Charmbracelet." Here Carey sings "Giving
me peace Giving me strength when I'd Almost lost it all Catching my every
fall I still exist because you keep me safe I found my saving grace within
you And the bountiful things that you do Lord thank you For delivering
me."
Celebrity Horoscopes had this
to say about Mariah's astrological blueprint:
- The songbird was born on March
27, 1970: "Born under an Aries Sun, Carey is a feisty and independent woman
who wants to be the best. Much to her credit, Carey has the enthusiasm
and initiative to be front-page news. With her Sun Conjunct Mercury, Mariah's
will to act on all her many ideas is further strengthened. Nervous energy
is the order of the day here -- mainly good. Carey's Sun and Mercury both
find themselves Opposite Uranus, the Planet of Rebellion, in her chart.
The Sun's Opposition to Mercury's Opposition to Uranus sounds off in the
form of consistent ideas, and interesting points of view. Thanks to her
Mercury in Aries, Carey won't always think before she speaks. Mariah is
fast on her feet, loves to mix it up and is a fighter when it comes to
verbal sparring. With her Venus, Planet of Love, also in Aries, the singer
is competitive when it comes to relationships, although she is also deliciously
sociable and delightfully romantic. Her Mars in Taurus brings Carey back
to terra firma. The Bull's meeting with the Planet of Passion signals strength
and determination, but of a more measured and purposeful variety. The songstress
will get the things she wants, albeit in due course. Since Mars is Conjunct
stern Saturn here, Carey will see to it that she's always got a plan and
is working steadily toward it." (Source: Celebrity Horoscopes)
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- mariahfan150 at FOMM.
Heroes comment: "Carey also admits
to a close call when it came to plucking her eyebrows. "Once I used a razor
to shape my eyebrows. I kept shaving off more and more to get them even.
Pretty soon, they were gone. I stuck to tweezers after that," she laughs."   
OMG Mariah, you will always make me laugh, that's toooo funny.
Posted on June the 23rd. |
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that the American
cable TV channel "Fuse" will broadcast this special presentation.
Mariah
Carey with Kipling Bag
