Gorgey Lips for Fall 2007-09-10 20:47:00 Okay, so recently I've been obsessing over red lip stains. I only recently discovered how wonderful they are and now I'm basically going crazy and buying bunches of different brands.My fave so far? Vincent Luongo's Lip and Cheek Gel Stain in Liquid Kiss. For a stain, it's actually pretty blendable until it fully dries, and the color is perfect for Fall (a deep red with a touch of plum)--it flatters all skin tones. One sweep gives a sheer wash of red, and each layer you add intensifies the hue. Perfect for day or night. Plus it really does have staying power; one application lasts all day without drying my normally dry, cracked lips.So, yes. I'm in love.The best way to wear the stain is under a clear gloss or balm, and with very little eye makeup to avoid that drag queen look. Go for a simple wash of light brown, or bronze on the lids and a coat of black mascara.Sit back and relax. Let your lips do the rest.
Wanna Hear a Joke? 2007-10-20 11:33:00 As I was stalking one of my many fave style blogs, I stumbled upon Bag Snob's blog about this hideous bag. It is literally a joke. A joke bag. There are corny jokes written on the bag.Louis Vuitton is going downhill as far as I'm concerned. I love LV's classic bags, but now it's like they're trying to think outside the box, and they're coming up with crap. Every time they come out with a new bag, it seems like t is just like one of their old ones with either cheesy pictures or words slapped on it.I am not a fan.But if you like jokes, and always want to have a few handy, feel free to purchase this joke. Bag.
Drugstore Delights 2007-10-20 11:16:00 Hello, my lovely fashionistas! I've been away for a bit, and for that I apologize. But onwards and upwards we go...I've bought more makeup over the past couple weeks than I thought was humanly possible. I've become obsessed. At this point, I have at least 30 eye shadow compacts (some of them even being palettes with multiple shades). And don't even get me started on lip gloss--I must have 50, all in roughly the same shade of pink or red. It is an addiction.The best find from my latest drugstore adventure is Wet N' Wild's "Ultimate Expressions Eyeshadow Palette" in Paradise Cove. With eyeshadow, I usually stick to the more upscale brands (either department stores, Sephora, or the "high-end" drugstore finds), but this palette was a mere $4.99 so I took the plunge. It offers 8 shadows--4 shimmery daytime hues, and 4 darker smokey shadows. Surprisingly, the eye shadows are very highly pigmented and a little goes a long way. I especially love the shimmery shades. I use either the ligh
Fashion Faux Pas: The Beret 2007-11-25 13:39:00 Fun fact: wearing a beret and black sweatpants does not make you French. Or cool. Once in a great while, I will see someone who has not gotten this memo. Usually an older gentleman trying to look artsy, or a younger girl with red lipstick smoking...both people would look much better sans beret. If you're going to wear a beret, just go all the way and pair it with a black and white striped shirt and a purse shaped like the Eiffel Tower. The sad thing is, if you wore this outfit in France, you would immediately look like a tourist. Real French people do not look like idiots.Cut the crap and throw out the beret, Francois de la hat. Read more:Fashion
Fashion Faux Pas: Men in Womanly Scarves 2008-01-28 18:48:00 You would think that this would be self explanatory, but oodles of men are attempting to pull off the ultra-feminine winter wear look this season. This culprit in this picture? He may or may not be my boss. And this may or may not have been a joke. But lets save the fluffy wraps for us gals. Agreed? Agreed. Read more:Fashion
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My New Fave Eye Shimmer: The Body Shop 2008-03-15 13:19:00 Since I moved back to the middle of nowhere (New Hampshire), I've really had to search high and low for places to buy high-quality makeup. The closest Sephora is over an hour away from me, so you can imagine my struggle. Lucky for me, The Body Shop has recently branched out from their normal lotions and such to a wide variety of fine makeup goodies! I walked into the store and honestly almost had a seizure of delight.After testing a few of their eye shades, my favorites of the moment are their shimmer cubes. Each cube is actually a foursome of highly-pigmented, shimmery hues. Once you buy a few different ones, you can actually mix and match within the cube itself to put all your perfect shades together. I think I'm in love! Read more:Shimmer
You Mother Pucker! 2008-03-22 22:30:00 Who doesn't love having plump, luscious lips? On my most recent quest to Target, I can across Soap & Glory's Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss. It is nothing short of amazing. I've tried a lot of plumpers out there, but either they sting too much, or they don't really do anything. This gloss glides over your lips smoothly, and after about a minute you feel a distinct tingle--NOT a burning sensation like so many other plumpers out there! The gloss comes in three flattering shades: clear, nude, and red. I went with red because it is a sheer formula and it looks natural; like my lips only with a punch of gorgeousness.Mother Pucker lip gloss sells for $9.99, and is simply divine. An added bonus? While you're wearing it, if you give your beau a smooch, he'll feel the tingle too. What more can
Greece is the Word 2008-04-02 15:46:00 Every time I think of Greece
, I think of elegant glamour. My new favorite makeup company, Korres, (with roots in Athens, Greece) definitely rocks at combining organically-grown, botanical ingredients with gorgey colors that are flattering on everyone. I bought the Korres Color Discovery Kit (for only $35!) to give some of the products a try. The set includes Provitamin B5 & Rice Bran Mascara in Black, Cherry Lip Gloss in Nude, Shimmering Eye Shadow in Sheer Gold, Soft Eyeliner Pencils in Black and Gold Shimmer, and a funky makeup bag. All of the products work great, but my faves are the lip gloss and the mascara. The lip gloss is very pretty and sheer with just enough color to enhance your natural lip color. It is quite moisturizing as well and works for all seasons. The masca
Feeling Cheeky? 2008-04-09 14:36:00 A lot of people really underestimate the magic that a good blush can do. If you are the type of gal who doesn't wear much makeup, you really only need some mascara and blush to look put together.My new love is Mark's Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint. I like the "Cheeky
" shade because it looks quite natural against my so-pale-it-is-almost-transparent skin. There are three other shades to pick from for peeps who have normal skin tones, too.The great thing is that this blush is so blendable, yet stays in place all day. That is a rare find. For $6 it's worth a try! Read more:Feeling
SPINLASH! 2008-04-14 17:21:00 Oh lordy, mascara has come so far over the years. The newest most awesome mascara is Akasha's new SPINLASH. There’s been huge buzz about it in oodles of mags lately. It’s an innovative idea in mascara technology. The basic idea is that the brush spins while putting on your mascara to comb through your lashes. this prevents clumping and creates a natural yet electrifying look. The best part is that you can either use the mascara that comes with this brush (which comes in either black or brownish black), or you can use your own mascara--any brand will do. This mascara brush pretty much makes your fave mascara work even better (can you believe it???). Also, because it constantly spins, you can skip the eyelash curler when using it; the brush alone gives you quite an uplifting set of las
Fluttering Butterfly Accessories 2008-04-14 16:48:00 Nothing screams "Spring" more than butterflies. And what better way to welcome Spring than a new pair of fluttering earrings? Forever 21 is well-known for having great accessories that you don't have to break the bank to get. These butterfly earrings are no exception. At $4.90, these pretty danglers are a bargain and a style must-have.Butterflies are big for Spring, and these little beauties go with almost any outfit. They have a great antique look to them, and the detail is fabbity fabulous. Wear 'em with a pretty Spring dress, a pair of strappy sandals, and be prepared to look absolutely divine! Read more:Butterfly
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A Shock of Color for your Lashes 2008-04-16 15:43:00 Bright, colorful eye makeup is hot this season, but for those of you who are hesitant to layer on bright teal shadows (or for gals who just want a change), colored mascara is a great alternative. Urban Decay has a line called Big Fatty Color
ed Mascara the comes in indigo, black cherry, purple haze and electric blue. They give your eyes a burst of color in an unexpected way. It's a great change from basic black. An added plus is that the mascara itself works very well; it lengthens and plumps up lashes without clumps. Each color retails for $17. Read more:Shock
Virtual Makeover 2008-04-16 13:44:00 I recently stumbled across an awesome virtual makeover website--Taaz.com. I'm not sure if it only recently came out, or if I've just been missing it for all these years, but the makeover program is honestly the best I've ever seen.A few years ago, a few different websites tried to make their own virtual makeover programs, but it was tricky to do because the makeup never lined up perfectly with your face. Taaz somehow automatically picks up on where your eyes, lips, head, cheeks, and everything else is in the picture. For best results, upload a picture of yourself with your hair pulled back facing the camera head on. I actually tested the website and uploaded a photo of myself with my head tilted to the side just to see what would happen and the program still found my eyes and everythi Read more:Makeover
Wake up, Eyes! 2008-04-18 15:03:00 A great tip for looking wide-eyed and awake, even when you haven't slept the night before, is applying a shimmery white eye shadow.Only a little is needed and it makes a huge difference--it has now become part of my everyday makeup routine. Dip a small eye shadow brush into whatever shadow you choose and brush it onto the inside corners of your eyes. Make sure to blend, otherwise the result is not natural at all. Sometimes I even apply a little tinted moisturizer on top of the shadow. This creates an even more natural look and the shimmery shadow looks gorgey just barely peeking out.I have two superb shadows that I use and love. The first is from The Body Shop (a great unexpected place to buy makeup, by the way). It's simply called Eye Shimmer ($11) and the best shade for this is Silver.
Cheer for Cheer Up! 2008-04-18 14:53:00 good skin is a brand of makeup and skincare that is fragrance free and is actually good for your skin (hence the name). Everything in the line is of great quality and doesn't seem to affect my skin at all--even if I'm having a huge eczema outbreak like today. The best product I've found so far is the "Cheer
Up" all-over healthy color. It comes in one fabulous hue, "one shade fits all" and from what i can tell, it is flattering on most skin tones including my practically transparent skin. it adds just enough color and a bit of shimmer without looking unnatural. It really lives up to it's name and makes skin look very healthy and alive.You can get "Cheer Up" for $16.
For Your Wild Side... 2008-04-19 23:57:00 No matter what, great flip flops will always be in style. They can dress down a fancy dress, peek out under a pair of jeans, or even be worn purely for comfort (and they're much more acceptable than those ridiculous crocs).Rather than just throw on a pair of black or brown flops, I like to opt for something unexpected for a bit of flair. These animal print sandals by Express ($29.50) do just the trick. In addition to the great animal prints that just barely can be seen when you wear 'em, the thong portion of the sandal is metallic--a trend that we'll still be seeing this season in moderation.
Beach-Ready Lips 2008-04-19 23:46:00 With Summer rapidly approaching, I've been on the lookout for sheer, natural-looking makeup. No one wants to look overdone at the beach--especially when it's hot and your makeup will basically melt off anyway.Subtle lip gloss is definitely the way to go. Swipe on some waterproof mascara and some light pink gloss, and you're good to go. Mark's new Caribbean Shine Lip Gloss in the Kiss On The Beach
shade is the perfect natural pink, slightly shimmery gloss. It goes well with virtually ever skin tone (But there are two other fab colors to try), and it is super moisturizing. Plus the tube is fabulously cute.The gloss retails for $6 at meetmark.com.
Green is the New Pink! 2008-04-21 16:16:00 Earth Day is tomorrow, ladies! Not that I usually do too much for it (I'm embarrassed to say). But when you mix saving the Earth with something fabulous, it's a winner for sure.Walmart has a great line of organic cotton totes that are 13" by 15"--small enough to use as a purse (for people like me who carry around practically everything they own constantly), but it's large enough to use for picking up a few things at the grocery store (no plastic!)When I first saw this bag, I was really surprised that Walmart carried it. The other ones that they have are great too. Every once in a while they really do awesome stuff.So support your planet and look fabulous--it only costs $9.96. What a steal! Read more:Green
Fashion Faux Pas: Muffin Top 2008-04-23 14:39:00 It's almost Summer, so I feel the need to remind everyone that wearing way too tight clothing is not flattering on anyone. For those of you who don't know, a muffin top is the overhanging of flesh that spills over the waistline of too tight pants. I'm not really sure why this is still going on. Maybe people just don't want to buy new clothes, or go up a size so they squeeze into pants they wore in elementary school. Or perhaps they are hot and want to wear as little as possible. The most terrifying possibility of all is that these people actually think they look good hanging out of their pants.The saddest thing of all is that many of the people who walk around like this are not fat. In an outfit that fits properly, they would look amazing. That is the real tragedy. I mean, even th Read more:Fashion
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Fashion Faux Pas: the Lowest of the Low-rise 2008-04-25 16:09:00 Okay. This is beyond a fashion faux pas. I can't even believe that anyone has created a pair of pants like this. I stumbled upon this picture on Daily Mail and I thought it was a joke. But no. Here's the story: Sandra Tanimura, designer for Sanna's Brazil Fashion
, got a lot of requests for low-rise jeans. She tried making them as low as possible, but it was tricky as they didn't really stay up (Hint: that's when you know not to wear a pair of jeans). So she added a bedazzled bikini bottom that is actually attached to the pants. The most ridiculous thing is that the jeans are held up by a mere string tie. If I ever see anyone wearing these, I will be forced to arrest them for looking horrible. Why would anyone think this is a good idea?!?
Garden Party Soap Trilogy 2008-04-27 10:31:00 With Mother's Day right around the corner, I've been on the lookout for a fab gift for my mom and my grandma--conveniently, my mom's birthday is 4 days before Mother's day. It's a pretty busy time of year gift-wise for me. but i actually don't mind because I love to buy pretty things!Every single mother I know loves to be pampered. Anthropoligie's GardenParty
Soap Trilogy
($24) does just that. The soaps are made with shea butter, cocoa butter and vitamin E. Plus the box is gorgey and is ready just the way it is to give as a gift! (Or, fine. You can keep a set for yourself!)
Get a Little Designer in You! 2008-04-26 11:48:00 Cheesy, I know. And maybe a little sleazy too. But I can't help but love the fact that Marc Jacobs sells his own "brand" of condoms!You can only get 'em at Marc by Marc Jacobs stores, but they're only $1.50 each--not bad for a hilarious find. This is great for a gag gift for a girlfriend, or even just to keep in your purse.Glad to see that Marc supports safe sex! Read more:Designer
Tweeze with Flair 2008-04-26 09:30:00 How cute are these tweezers?!?I've never seen anything like them. I think that I am in love. They are almost too cute to use.Grab a pair for $20 at Pylones.
Fool-proof Eye Shadow 2008-04-26 08:57:00 Even though I love applying my own makeup, there are definitely some days when I just don't have the time to get everything perfect. Blending eye shadow is usually what takes me the longest amount of time.Innovative ColorOn Professional Instant Eye Shadow
Applicators make eye shadow ridiculously simple for everyone. They are little oval strips of shadow that come in a huge range of colors. Personally, I like the Smokey Classics collection.To apply, peel back the applicator from the card, and center the pad on your closed eyelid. Hold in place at each corner of the eye, making a "peace sign," and gently rub the back of the applicator with the index finger of your free hand. Remove and dispose. Each kit also comes with setting powder to apply on top for extra staying power.This process lit
VS Limited Edition Diamonds Collection!!! 2008-04-30 19:05:00 If you haven't figured it out by now, you've been hiding under a rock. I love makeup. I own more makeup than is socially acceptable and I actually hide a lot of it from my boyfriend (don't tell him!)--in fact, I have so much that I have to rotate it. Some makeup goes into "storage" and others come out for a week or so and then the cycle begins again! Anyway, Victoria's Secret is one of my all-time fave stores. I can buy everything I need there (other than jeans)--bras, panties, perfume, tops, makeup...the list is endless! VS has a great new Limited EditionDiamonds
Collection. The Limited-edition Diamond Eye Duo holds two gorgey diamond-infused shades--one for intense luster, another for soft sparkle. Both shades capture and reflect light and make your eyes glow! It comes in a few differe
Clutch onto THIS! 2008-05-05 21:06:00 Over-sized clutches are huge this season. They work for day or night and can surprisingly carry a lot of your necessities (since they are practically the size of a regular handbag).GUESS had a great one out, their Opus Cut-Out Clutch
. It is 10" X 6"--pretty generously sized for a clutch. The sexy satin and fab animal print create a unique look.I'm afraid to say that this isn't the cheapest clutch in the world... it retails for a steep $69.99. Well, that's steep for me--if any of your gals can afford it, go for it! As for me, I'll be in search of a cheaper version and I'll keep you all posted.
Fresh-Faced Beauty 2008-05-05 20:54:00 Okay, I swear that this is the last blog I will write about The Body Shop for a while (maybe), but I'm really obsessed with this product. I got a sample of The Body Shop's Aloe Soothing Day Cream and was instantly addicted.This is the type of cream that you apply before putting on makeup in the morn. It is thick enough to hydrate, but thin enough to apply makeup over it. It absorbs fairly quickly. The main ingredient is Aloe Vera, which of course is great for the skin. The cream is even recommended for sensitive skin (like me! hooray!!) and it did not irritate my skin at all.The cream retails for about $14 and the jar lasts a while--a little goes a long way. Read more:Beauty
Hot Bod 2008-05-05 20:47:00 The Body Shop. Oh, how I love thee. I know that I constantly salivate every time I write a blog about them, but I can’t help it. My latest fix? The cute little makeup bag complete with deluxe samples that is $5 when you buy $21.50 worth of merchandise! Not bad, huh? Another added bonus—buy any two makeup products, and you get a free powder brush (retail value $26). I spent $30 when I went in this past weekend, and I walked out with at least $60 worth of beauty goodies.I didn’t know this before, but they even do free makeovers there—just show up bare faced (scary—I know) and the fab gals at the Body Shop will have you lookin’ good in no time.Pretty amazing, huh? The only troubling part is that these offers are not available online (hence the lack of linkage). Go to The Body Shop
Show Off your Mood 2008-05-15 18:23:00 This is the hardest tote to find, but I'm literally in love with it. The Loop NYC parcel HAPPY Sad stripe Mood Bow bag tote is practically sold out everywhere...but I happened to snag one at TJMaxx for $12 (!!!). Now I can let everyone know when I have my bitch face on, or when I'm having a good day. What could be better?The only other place I could find the bag is on ebay. There are only 4 days l
Lip Gloss with Some Sass 2008-06-01 16:24:00 Tinted lip gloss is a great way to have some color on your lips without looking like a clown. My latest true lippy love is Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint - Magenta by C.O. Bigelow. The magenta tint is the most natural. It literally adds just a little sass (or, okay...punch of color) to your pucker.The best part is that it tingles while you wear it. The gloss is minty fresh and totally fab. You can buy Read more:Gloss
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