By MADELEINE MARR
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Born Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid in Mogadishu, Somalia, Mrs. David Bowie was a supermodel before the word existed.
Now 50 and the mother of two daughters, Iman's still got a whole lot of stuff shaking: a mega-successful company, Iman Cosmetics, and a new book, The Beauty of Color (Putnam, $29.95) that celebrates the allure of women of African, Latin and Asian heritages. It's why she's in South Florida today and Thursday for appearances, where she'll be autographing books and doling out beauty tips.
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Here are her top five:
1 Base coat: ''Makeup is all about [liquid] foundation,'' she writes. ''It'll throw everything else off if it's wrong.'' When shopping for shades, pick three -- dark, medium and light. Then swipe each side by side on your jawline, not the back of your hand. The one that disappears is the winner. If you can't find the one you want, bank on having to blend them.
2. Cheek to cheek: With blushes, think about texture, Iman says. ``If you're in a breathy Victorian mood, then go with a stain. Working a steamy dewy Rita Moreno-in-West Side Story moment? Dab on a cream blush. And if you like a clean, matte finish, use the classic powder formula.''
3. No sun required: Get your self-tanners on; Iman loves 'em. For those with darker complexions, apply blush beforehand to help the bronzer show up. For a dewy look, dab sheer gel bronzer over gel blush, or blend a highlighting stick along the cheekbones.
4. Matters of the mouth: Is your lower lip lighter than the the upper? To even things out, before applying lipstick, line in and fill with pencil the same shade as the darker one.
5. Carry-alls: Going out clubbing? Besides a mirror compact (``because nothing's tackier than checking your teeth for poppy seeds in a butter knife''), Iman dishes on other evening-bag necessities:
Skin: What better to stop mid-soiree shine than blotting papers? ``Whether it's the paparazzi or your Uncle Harry snapping the shot, grease is never the word.''
Lips: Iman's not a big proponent of sheer gloss at night; she prefers a subtle yet sexy, neutral metallic gloss. ``The luscious, vinyl-like finish is very grown up.''
Perfume: No matter what your fragrance promises, Iman writes, it will ebb if you're partying as hard as you should. So always carry a travel size version of your signature scent for emergency revivals.
More tips and info at
www.imancosmetics.com.
Iman's appearances: 7 tonight at Barnes & Noble, 2051 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, 954-561- 3732; and Thursday, 7 p.m. at Books & Books at Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-864-4241.
Source: The Miami Heralds, Nov. 01, 2005
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