Safety First! 2007-05-06 17:36:00 Sephora's news "Sun Safety
Kit" is totally fabulous. The set includes: 1 oz Murad Waterproof Sunblock SPF 30, .17 oz Bliss Sunban Face SPF 30+, .10 oz Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Eye Contour Care SPF 30, .15 oz Juice Beauty SPF 15 Tinted Lip Moisturizer in Playful, .25 oz Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Moisture Lotion SPF 30, .5 oz Korres Natural Products Watermelon Sunscreen Face Cream SPF 30, .5 oz Cosmedicine Global Health Face SPF 30, and a .09 oz DDF Glossy Lip Therapy SPF 15.Yet it is only $22.I bought one of these bad boys for my mom for Mother's Day. It's a really great gift because who doesn't love lots of travel-sized products specifically designed for summer? It all comes in a cute little mesh makeup bag that is perfect for taking to the beach, or just throwing in your purse. A bonus that really goes without saying--every product keeps the gift-ee safe from the harmful rays of the sun( that causes 90% of all skin cancers).There's still time--show your mom Read more:First
Kathy Van Zeeland Handbags are ROCKIN' 2007-05-06 17:24:00 So, I decided to treat myself to a fun spring purse with my tax return money this year. I spent hours looking online trying to find a good quality one that was stylish and would go with a lot of my outfits. But I just couldn't pick one from online--and all of the ones I found were over $100.Last night, my boyfriend Tyler and I went to Marshall's and I figured I'd have a quick look at the bags just in case. Well, I found two really great Kathy
Van Zeeland handbags for $29 each! I bought the one in the picture, and another bronze-y brown shoulder bag complete with charms galore.The best thing is that these bags retail for a lot more. The bag in the picture goes for about $99. So the way I see it, I got two bags for less than the price of one!Now, I hadn't really ever heard of these handbags before. I saw them once on some home shopping channel and thought they were cute, but never really thought about getting one. But once I saw them in person I realized that they actually look like Read more:Handbags
Fashion Faux Pas: Sandals and Socks 2007-05-06 17:10:00 Socks
and sandals are a huge no-no. Even my fashion-ly challenged boyfriend knows that. But apparently, Marc Jacobs does not.Marc by Marc Jacobs platform sandals and socks were a focal point from Marc’s spring 2007 New York fashion week show. And I am not a fan. Granted, this looks better than the typical Adidas sandals with white athletic socks. But how much cuter would these look sans socks?I'm worried that now people will see this line and think that wearing socks with sandals is now a fashion trend. Don't be fooled. Even major fashion designers make mistakes sometimes. Read more:Fashion
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Fashion Faux Pas: Overalls Make a Comeback 2007-05-05 16:51:00 I was browsing on the Guess website today to see if they had some fun summer clothing options--which they do, by the way. But I found a whole section devoted to the most ridiculous item of clothing since tapered jeans: overalls. Or shortalls, to be more accurate.This particular pair features a zipper on the top, a denim belt, and short shorts. I don't know...it's not that I hate overalls. I can comprehend wearing maybe a baggier pair with a cute cami for some sort of juxtaposition of fashion. But something like this just isn't flattering. The gal in the picture looks good. But I mean, she is a stick and has awesome legs. But even looking at her, I can see that it makes her look like an auto mechanic gone wrong.And the heels make her look like a cheap hooker.So steer clear of this summer's "trend". If it looks to ridiculous to be true, then it probably is. Read more:Fashion
Be Your Own Makeup Artist 2007-05-04 19:34:00 Though it isn't really portable, Sephora's new "Summer Blockbuster Palette" is perfect for experimenting with new looks at home.This kit offers 24 flattering eye shadows, 24 gaaaageous lip colors, 5 blush hues, and 1 shimmer powder all for a mere $36. I mean, come on! This is pretty great. I love trying out new colors and such, but I hate having to throw away an entire eye compact because I ended up hating the color. With this divine array of colors, even if you hate half of 'em, you're still getting a bunch of great colors. Another plus: this kit is sans kelly green and hot pink (two of the least flattering colors for ANYONE), so the chances of actually hating any of the colors are slim to none. My only qualm would be that most of the blush colors look too dark and tan for me. But I'll settle for the pink one in the upper right corner and all the shadows and glosses.And at least I'll be able to try some unflattering shades for pale-skinned mavens and know for certain that it do Read more:Artist
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Shoes of Sea Grass 2007-05-04 01:13:00 These Stella McCartney Sea Grass sandals are gracing the pages of practically every single fashion magazine this month. Cosmo (I think it was them) loved them so much that they featured the sandal in two separate sections in different colors! They seem like they'd be great versatility-wise. I could see wearing them to work with some business-y capri pants, to the beach with a sarong, or even out to dinner with a little black dress.That said, I'm not totally sure if I think that these sandals are the best shoes EVER...They're very cute, but for $575, I think I'll probably pass on 'em.
Singin' the Blues 2007-05-04 01:13:00 As a gal with pasty white skin and green eyes, I never really thought I'd be able to pull off wearing blue eye makeup. The last time I tried, I had swiped some of my mom's 80s neon blue liner on my lids and found myself looking at a circus clown in the mirror.But that has all changed. Makeup has gotten more advanced and now there are blue shades that flatter everyone. Neon blue hues are forever gone.I love the look of a smokey eye--especially when done with a color other than the predictable black. Blue is perfect for this. Avon just came out with a really great palette of blues, the "Denim Blues
Quad". Here's how to wear it:1) Brush the lightest color (the second from the right) under your eyebrow and on the inside corner of your eye.2) Take the next lightest shade (on the right) and brush it over entire lid.3) Next, brush on the second darkest shade (second in from the left) right on the lash line (almost like a liner) and under the eye a bit (again like a liner).4) Brush the da Read more:Singin
Mother's Day Swag 2007-05-03 17:19:00 Clinique is doing a great Mother's Day promotion, that involves this crazily great tote bag. All you have to do is purchase two fragrance products, and you get the tote bag AND a purse-sized Clinique Happy spray. And I don't hate it.Clinique usually has great "free" gifts and I've been a fan since I was in high school. I'd spend $25 on a foundation or something and get a huge makeup back full of sample sized products. It was pretty fab back then and I still love it to this day. But I really have to give Clinique props this time. The tote bag really is perfect for Spring and it almost has a Coach-ish feeling to it. Very cute.Alas, I've already done my Mother's Day shopping. So I might have to use the deal for myself. What a shame.
Fashion Faux Pas: Tapered Jeans 2007-05-02 21:08:00 I read somewhere that tapered jeans are God's ugly gift to the world. I can't say that I disagree.I'm now inspired to write about why tapered jeans are the worst pants in the world. Here's a bit of a lesson for those who aren't as fashion savvy.If you don't know what tapered jeans are, you might be wearing a pair of them right now. Gasp! The telltale sign of these ridiculous jeans is as follows: the opening at the bottom of the pant leg is smaller than the circumference of the jeans at your knee. Hence the word, "tapered". Here is a picture for those of you who still don't know what I mean.Photo: zafu.comNow, this is from a website that is trying to sell the idea of wearing these jeans. But when you look at the model (who must be around a size 6), it becomes apparent that she looks big in the middle. And she is not big. The reason for this is that because the bottom of the pant legs are so small, the hips look HUGE by comparison. Unless you have the body of a 6 year old child, t Read more:Fashion
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Little Miss 2007-04-28 23:21:00 When I was first learning how to read, my fave books were the "Little Miss
" series. They were the cutest little books around. They usually revolved around a gal with a problem (ie: being too bossy or fickle) and fixing it after learning a valuable lesson.Well, Urban Outfitters has come out with "Little Miss" t-shirts. They are really the best thing since sliced bread. I own the "Little Miss Bossy" one below:It. Is. Amazing. I'm not really the type of girl who wears t-shirts a lot. I notmally stick to solid colors or groovy prints if I wear a t-shirt. But a tee that brings back a fond childhood memory? I'm there. Plus I am pretty bossy so when I wear it people don't mess with me. Wearing the shirt kills two bird with one stone. Or maybe three since it is also ridiculously fashionable.
Undah the Sea 2007-04-28 23:21:00 So, I've been looking for a good summer tote to carry around this season. I like to use really large purses (or at least medium-sized) since I work an hour away from home and bring a lot of stuff with me to work each day (such as a ridiculous amount of makeup). I hadn't really thought about checking out Gap fora bag--they're more of a comfy top store for me. And recently I haven't had much luck with them. Their summer '05 collection (or maybe it was '06? with all the metallics) was great, but since then I haven't seen much.However, I did a bit of browsing today and I must say that I enjoy their large tote with seahorses on it.I don't know exactly why I love this bag. It just seems like a tote that will go with everything, but yet it isn't in a predictable black, or plain straw material. I like that it looks a bit worn, and most of all, I LOVE that it is only $39.50.Woohoo!
My Love Affair with Target Continues 2007-04-28 23:21:00 For those of you who don't know, I am obsessed with Target
. I always find great stuff and it is never expensive. They do a great job of keeping up with the trends.I just found another great summer tote (delema! I might have to get a few different ones)! This is designed by Rafe (an upscale designer who makes cheaper items for Target). It is great quality and looking at it, you would just assume that it cost over $100. But no, It is a small price of $39.99. As with Gap's Seahorse bag, I love this because it has an unexpected splash of color, yet it will match practically everything in your spring wardrobe.I'd pair this with some chunky gold bangles for a rockin' daytime look for work or play. Read more:Affair
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Surf & Sand 2007-04-28 23:21:00 If you're looking for eye shadows that will make a splash at the beach, you've found it! Bobbi Brown's "Surf & Sand" eye palette is perfect for a night on the town, or for a stroll on the boardwalk. You can either use all of the shades separately, OR mix them together to create a custom golden blue hue. The shadows are shimmery and go great with summer's bronze glow look.
How Charming! 2007-04-26 23:00:00 This Spring, charms are really in. Instead of breaking out your old charm bracelet with charms from your trip to Disney World, try the trend in a different way--with a necklace.This necklace by Wet Seal is a great place to start. The charms are big, but not ridiculously overbearing. Everyone can pull this off.Word to the wise? Don't go overboard with accessories if you wear apiece like this. Pair the necklace with a solid, deep purple top and some jean capris and nothing else. Well, maybe some black ballet flats (I know, I am obsessed). Nothing else is needed and the outcome is a chic outfit that works for day or night!
I Dream of JEAN-ie 2007-04-26 15:29:00 I'm all about cute packaging, and Tarte's new Lights, Camera, Splashes! mascara definitely takes the cake this season.First of all, it is packaged in pretend denim and I could almost imagine applying some mascara in public (which is a huge no-no, by the way) with this stuff. Simply because it is so cute. Also, the embroidered anchor on the brush handle totally fits in with this season's nautical trend.I'm only a bit nervous about how the actual mascara works. The close-up of the brush looks like a piece of velcro and I'd be really worried about clumping with this. But it is honestly cute enough that I'll probably try it anyway. Read more:Dream
It's 85 Degrees in Boston! Spring Tends Galore! 2007-04-23 21:34:00 Woohoo! Looks like I got my wish. Spring
/Summer has sprung!Today, I had to work so my outfit wasn't exactly up to par. That said, I did get a lil' summery. I worse some black pants, black strappy wedges, a black and white graphic-y babydoll top, and a chunky black necklace. Not too bad for my first spring/summer outfit of the year.Mainly, I wanted to post about some Spring fashion trends in honor of this d-lish day.So, here we go. My top 5 trends of the season.Trend #1:Forever 21, $22.80Floral prints. It sounds obvious for springtime, but this year you've got to run out and get yourself a little tunic or dress with a bold floral print. Find a piece with bright colors, rather than muted pastel hues. Trend #2: Target, $22.99 Polka dots! This is my fave. For a classic look, go for black with white polka dots--But brave gals should try brighter unpredictable colors. Trend #3:Banana Republic, $148.00Black & white. High contrast duds are hot this season. I love the look of a monochro Read more:Boston
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Fashion Faux Pas: Crocs 2007-04-22 16:43:00 Crocs. For the love of stilettos, I cannot believe they are still around. I understand the concept of clogs. They are comfy, I'll give you that. But there is a huge difference between wearing a nice pair of brown leather clogs, and wearing a chunky piece of plastic in an unattractive bright color. Crocs apparently first became big in hospitals. Nurses and such wore them for comfort (and *shudder* thought they were cute). From there, ridiculous amounts of people decided that they were fashionable. I've seen them on the T, at hair salons, and even on Newbury Street. NEWBURY STREET FOR GOD'S SAKE. Enough is enough.The saddest thing of all is that now Crocs come in children's sizes. Parents all over the globe are forcing their adorable kids to wear these ridiculous garden shoes in public, thus ruining their chances of becoming a style guru of kindergarten.I accepted all of this for the first year they were popular. Fine, it was time for a change. Every year has at least one huge style Read more:Crocs
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A Lil' Glow 2007-04-21 21:35:00 Those of you who know me know that I am so white that I am basically see-through. This year, I decided to forgo all of the fake baking/slathering myself in oil to "tan" (or look skin-colored). Instead, I have embraced my fair skin in all its glory.That said, I have nothing against having a bit of a glow. Recently, I've become a huge fan of face highlighters. They are shimmery face powders that make your face look all glowy and full of life. Sephora does a good one that I use instead of blush. I use it in the rose trio, but they also carry a bronze version for you who are not pasty white.This rocks and ultimatley makes your skin look flawless. Take my word for it.
Fiberwig Mascara--Literally a Wig of Fibers for Your Lashes 2007-04-21 17:44:00 For practically my entire life, I've been searching endlessly for a mascara that makes my stumpy lashes look long and full. I'm sure someof your have been looking for the same. Long and full lashes are great. You look more awake, wide-eyed, and gorgeous. If you don't wear mascara, you should. It is the one makeup item that everyone needs.I used to wear false lashes almost daily in college. I'd wake up my friend, Caitlin, to put them on me before my early morning classes each and everyday to impress my latest class crush. But honestly? I now see that falsies are a bit much for classroom galas and work. I mean, fine--I still wear them for fancy dinners and weddings and the like...but for real life,I need a simple mascara that looks almost like falsies, but without so much drama.I have found it.Meet Fiberwig mascara, courtey of Sephora:Apparently this was first used in Asian counties by women who wanted lashes but barely had any (and I really do feel their pain). What it does is depos Read more:Mascara
Springtime 2007-04-18 22:21:00 So I'm dying to bust out my girly skirts, capris, and cute sandals. Unfortunatley, here in Boston it is currently 40 degrees and has been "misting" for over a week now. Spring seems so far away.I've been looking at a lot of the new spring lines that are out and I have to say--I'm a fan. I mean, I'm a bit sad that leggings are still in the mix (even though I do own a pair--they just make my legs look like sausages). That said, I'm looking forward to all the great prints out there. Flower prints are supposed to be huge (as always in the spring) but this year, there are so many sophisticated patterns. Even Target has some great tops!Let the spring shopping begin!!! Read more:Springtime
Clinique 2007-04-18 22:15:00 The other day I got a glorious package in the mail. What was it, you ask? Well, it was a few lovely Clinique
products that I had ordered online.For some reason, I love online shopping. I am addicted. I guess I really like the idea of getting a present in the mail--even though I've already paid for it. It's just fun.ANYWAY, my new love is the classic Clinique eye cream that I got. I forget the exact name, but they've had it for a while now and I tried a small sample of it a couple years ago but never had the money to buy the real thing. I don't really have the money now either, but I figured 'what the hell' and bought it anyway. well, let me tell you--it is amazing. it is so hard for me to find any skin care products that I can use on my face due to my excessive eczema and sensitive skin. But Clinique is fragrance free and merely makes my skin look as divine as it can possibly look.I've been using the cream as a kind of base for eye makeup. Putting it on before concealer and eyes
Style is a Gal's Best Friend 2007-04-18 19:59:00 Why hello, there. And to my Italian readers, "ciao".Let's cut to the chase, shall we? Basically, I'm obsessed with all things fashion and every single piece of makeup in the world. I've had a bit of time on my hands lately so I figured I might as well put my style knowlege and ridiculous obsessions to good use. I'll try to update this daily, and maybe even more depending on how much time I have. We'll have to see about that, I suppose.But anyway, get excited to read my ridiculous style blogs. You're in for a real treat... Read more:Style
I'm Smitten with Just Bitten 2007-05-11 21:41:00 I love a bright red lip color. The thing is, I don't usually wear red lipstick because it is such a pain to keep up. I mean you've got to touch it up every 5 minutes to avoid having it it smudge and fade in weird spots. And forget about giving your boyfriend a smooch--it ain't happenin'.That's what I was to excited when I saw an ad for Revlon's new lip stain, "Just Bitten". It comes in four colors (a pink, an orange, a red and a purpleish color). My fave is "cherry tart". I searched all through my local CVS for this, but couldn't find even the ridiculous purple shade! Finally, I randomly ended up in the makeup department at Target and found the last one on the shelf! It was clearly meant to be.Anyway, I took the stain for a test run yesterday. It was my day off and I spent it with my boyfriend who isn't shy about a good 'ole smoocharino, so I knew the lip stain would really get a good test. Amazingly enough, it lasted all day and even after I washed my face, slept, and shower
Beauty Boo-Boo: Eyebrow Blunders 2007-05-10 03:11:00 Is there anything worse than un-groomed, ridiculous, thick eyebrows? I think not.Since I live in Boston and take public transportation daily, I see a lot of uni brows, and general brown unruliness. I'm very close to packing some tweezers in my bag and pulling them out to help these unfortunate people when I come across them in my travels. I think that the MBTA frowns upon that, sadly.So the best I can do is try to convince the people who stumble upon this blog to tame their brows.Here are the worst mistakes people make with their eyebrows:1) Not doing anything to them2) Plucking too much3) Waxing once and then letting them grow back in (and thus creating a beard-esque patch over your eye)4) Plucking random hairs and having uneven brows.What people don't understand is that eyebrows are actually quite important. Whether you know it or not, well groomed brows make you look younger, more awake, and just plain gorgeous. People generally look at each other's eye area and guess what, gals? Read more:Beauty
This Just in: Silver is the New Pink! 2007-05-10 00:44:00 The rumors are true. Silver
is the color for nails this season. Beauty experts everywhere are telling us to throw away the pale pink shades and go for the gold. or, uh...silver in this case.Silver is a great neutral color and is much more flattering than that ridiculous black that was oh so popular this winter. The look is fresh, young, and easy to maintain.The great thing is that there is a shade of silver for everyone out there from pale-skinned ladies (such as myself) to ebony beauties! Pale gals should opt for a light color (like beige) with silver mixed in. The result is very low-key, but pretty and noticeable at the same time. Darker ladies can pull of the mirror shine of a true silver. Everything in between is fair game. And to be honest, I'm even thinking of giving the bright chrome a go.A good color for all: Essie's new "Loophole"polish. It's one of those middle ground shades that looks amazing on everyone.
So Wild, You'll Need a License to Have it 2007-05-10 00:18:00 I'm a firm believer that using the right brushes can make your makeup look amazing and flawless. Now there are a lot of great brushes out there--the choices are endless. But finding a set as groovy and cool as Jilda's "Custom Couture Makeup Brush Kit" is near impossible.With leopard print satin lining, bright pink piping, and matching cotton-candy colored brushes, this kit is the absolute coolest. The kit is small enough to throw in your bag for afternoon touch ups on the go, yet the brushes are large enough to use for your morning makeup routine at home.The best part? The retail value of the kit is around $52. But lucky you, b-glowing.com is practically giving them away for $29.20. Read more:License
Bad Hair day? HA--I Laugh at Thee 2007-05-14 22:15:00 A great trend this season is a headband. There are so many ways to wear them and there are tons of different styles out there. One so sure to tickle your fancy, The hottest ones now are the bohemian scarf look, like the one above, from Avon's Mark line. It is $10 for two of 'em--the other style is just as cute; a burnt orange hue perfect for heading off to the beach. Plus the bands are actual headbands. I mean I've tried and tried to wear regular scarves like headbands but they constantly slide off and bunch up and tangle in my hair. It's ridiculous. This is a great alternative. The band is hidden inside the scarf part and it is pretty stiff (in a good way; it won't move but also will not give you a migraine from tightness). So you pretty much just slap it on your head and tie the cute ties underneath. They flow out and blend in the the hair. I enjoy wearing them over one shoulder so all can admire the great print. Most of all, I love this for "bad" hair days. You know what I mea
Clean and Gaaageous 2007-05-14 21:29:00 I am in love.Let's rewind and I'll tell you all the story. I recently read a blog (I think it was on Styledash, which I love love love). Anyway, one of the blogette's wrote a review of oodles of foundations and Cover Girl's "Clean
Makeup" was quite near the top of her list.I had been looking for a new foundation for some time. I like Clinique, but they don't usually have a good color for me (I find them to have a lot of yellow-ish grey undertones and my face is practically neon pink). I tried some Neautrogena and it actually hurt my skin, so I knew I needed something different.I should probably explain that I have severe eczema all over my face and often times I have what I like to call a goatee of redness. Not very attractive to say the least. So it is often a struggle to find makeup that doesn't irritate my skin, looks pretty, and covers up any redness I may have.This foundation is pretty rockin'. And I really am in love. First of all, the color I got was, of course, the ligh
Happy Mother's Day! 2007-05-13 15:36:00 In honor of Mother's Day, I give you a picture of me and my mom. Of course I look disgusting and am holding a pig puppet (why, I cannot even remember), but my mom looks gaaageous as always. Pamper your mom's today, ladies!! They gave birth to you, raised you, and made sure you didn't wear the wrong shade of lipstick. Well, my mom at least. Read more:Happy
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LBD is now LPD--Because I Said So 2007-05-16 22:31:00 Let me explain in English.The basic fashion item that we are all supposed to have is the LBD--Little Black Dress. It is the clothing staple that can be used for formal occasions, backyard parties, and even work with the appropriate accessories.But I am taking a stand. This LPD (Little Plum Dress) from American Eagle just screams glamour and class. I must have it.The reason why it works is that the cut is simple, much like the typical LBD, and the color is highly saturated (aka: dark). This is a slimming dress that would be flattering on a size 2 gal and on a size 14 lady! The low v-neck style elongated the neck and makes ya look like a tall model-esque type. And who hates that idea?I would totally wear this to a wedding, the beach over a swimsuit, or to the mall. If it were socially acceptable, I would by 7 of 'em and wear them everyday for the rest of my life.LPD--I love thee.
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