Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sweet and Low Pony
Hey
Ladies! Just in time for winter parties, the latest formal hair trend comes to
us from the UK edition of
“Cosmopolitan Magazine”. On page 164, Cosmo demonstrates the elegance of
the “sweet and low” ponytail. Super-stylist Karry Warn advises, “A classic
chignon or totally polished ponytail can look old-fashioned. Placing your up-do
right at the back of the head and adding plenty of texture to your style will
give you a much fresher, younger, look.” The key is to use a volumizing mouse
to play up your natural texture. Curl your hair using a 2-inch barrel curling
iron and then pin up the curls while cooling. After they cool shake the waves
loose and tuck them into a low pony as shown here. Don’t forget to have fun and add the bow!
Saturday, November 24, 2012
40th Anniversary Issue of "W"
The 40th anniversary issue of “W” magazine is
out! This special edition features Keira Knightley, Scarlet Johannson, Rooney
Mara, Mia
Wasikowska. Keira rules the 2000s in a Chanel braided tweed
jacket, while Scarlett rocks the 1990s
in a Dolce & Gabbana silk lace dress and silk and lace bodysuit,
accessorized with a nose piercing and dark red lips. Mia powers up the 1980s in a Balenciaga wool jacquard
bustier. Lastly, Rooney swings the 1970s
in Prada and an Albertus Swanepoel hat.
Mia
looks fantastic in her 1980’s look. It features the fun and fearless makeup of
the time period including a mixture of blue and pink shadows that accentuate her
beauty. Rooney also looks beautiful and sophisticated with a classic red lip in
the 1970’s look.
Scarlet’s look
is dark and gothic with a bold eye and lip. This look seems only to embody the
“grunge” period of the early 90’s and in our opinion misses the mark."
Finally,
Keira almost looks nothing like herself as she embodies the 2000s. Her look
features stark blonde hair with a greenish hue that does little to compliment
her. The makeup look includes a neutral eye and red lip, which is classic, but not
limited to the 2000’s. It would have been nice to see her with a smokey eye and
with her natural brunette hair.
Monday, November 19, 2012
In the November issue of “W” magazine,
Saks Fifth Avenue has an 8-page ad for all of their trendy handbags for the
season. The women modeling these bags are simply gorgeous and the epitome of
style and class. Our favorite ad/makeup combination is on page 141. This
beautiful Gucci bag appears rich and sophisticated, as does the model. She is
wearing a burgundy nail polish, which compliments her sweater and the bag. Her
makeup is elegant and features a neutral yet defined eye and sheer burgundy
lip. To recreate this look, we
recommend the Faces Beautiful Lipstick in the color Bordeaux, $17.
http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/facesbeautiful-lipstick.htm
Monday, November 12, 2012
The Healthy Skin Diet...!
Hey beauties! Frustrated with acne prone
skin? Tried everything?
We might have the
solution for you! “Glamour Magazine’s” Great Skin Diet has arrived! The
magazine consulted doctors, nutritionists, and conducted their own study to
come up with the best diet tips for your skin. The study had seven women drink
more water and eat more vegetables for a full seven weeks, and six of the seven
women saw noticeable to changes in their skin. “Glamour” also recommends avoiding
processed carbs such as white bread, which cause a spike insulin levels that
can clog pores. Experts say cutting down on dairy and red meats may also
prevent acne.
So here’s the
acne prevention diet:
o Drink lots and lots of non carbonated
water
o Eat vegetables 4 times a day
o Avoid white carbs, such as potatoes, bread
etc…
o Avoid red meats. Stick with fish, chicken
and pork
o Avoid dairy products
I bet you’ll have
clear skin and probably be skinnier too!! Sounds like a win win. Let us know if
switching up your diet has helped with your skin.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Smooch-Proof... All About Lip Stains
You've tried lipsticks and lip glosses, but what about lip
stains? Lip stains provide great color and are very long lasting. This type of
product is also good if you like to look natural rather than obviously
"made-up." They'll bring enough color to your lips so that you look
like you just went for a run or ate a Popsicle. Since they're so sheer, you can
build up color and coverage by adding a lipstick or colored gloss on top. Lip stains
are typically made from a water or gel base. This formula gives them great
staying power without the sticky feeling of gloss, but beware, they can be very
drying, if you use them every day. That’s why I like to save them for special
occasions or times when you need your lips to stay through cocktails, laughing,
and kisses!
What are your favorite lip stains?
For me I like the Vincent Longo stains followed by the Lipmints lip-gloss for
the refreshing burst of spearmint.
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