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Top five eyeshadow picks for Hazel eyes
Did you know Hazel eyes are one of the least understood eye colors and are semi-rare? But never fear, for finding a perfect eyeshadow shade for Hazel eyes can be tricky but many options are available. Because Hazel eyes often appear to shift in color from brown to green the color is often hard to define, and since the unique color often reflects nearby colors, those of us with Hazel eyes can change the appearance of the color by the choice of makeup that we wear. Shades to consider include: Browns, Gold, Pinks, Purples and Green, but remember to stay away from any blue shades which do not enhance Hazel eyes…
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Very Berry Lips for Spring at Michael Kors
Romantic, and very berry lips are making news this spring at Michael Kors Models on the runway wore soft and stained berry lip, reminiscent of a heroine in a black and white movie. The look was achieved by applying Michael Kors Lip Lacquer in Dame and blotting numerous times; sealing in the color by setting the lips with powder. Violet and berry shades are the color story for 2014, as Pantone has announced Radiant Orchard is the color of the year for home, beauty and fashion and you can read more about the trend on my post for the Examiner. Will you be wearing hues of Radiant Orchard…
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Condition your hair while you sleep
There is no better feeling than waking up with beautiful hair in the morning; and with the new René Furterer Overnight Leave-In Conditioning Treatment you too can have gorgeous locks. Unlike your regular hair routine, use of this conditioner is a breeze. Simply place a tiny pea size amount of product through dry or towel-dry hair, making sure to avoid roots, and get your beauty rest. This leave-in condition erases the stresses of the previous day working to undo hair damage and give deep-down repair fueled by Vitamins A, D and E, Shea Butter and Shea Oil. When you wake in the morning your pillowcases will be free from any residue since the rich yet non-oily texture melts…
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Dior Marie Antoinette Inspired “Trianon” Beauty Collection
Dior is inspired by 18th Century Marie-Antoinette and her private domain, the Petit Trianon, for spring beauty 2014. The result is a beauty collection filled with every Macaroon shade that Ladurée can produce and a gorgeous compact in the design of a Fontanges bow. The Vibrant Colour Brush( in Corail Bagatelle) is in a fresh pop coral and is right on trend as this shade is being seen on lips and cheeks this season. Just don’t wear this shade on lips and cheeks at the same time. And while I want the entire collection, my first purchase will be the limited edition Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Porcelaine. A shade that would be…
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Marc Jacobs Pop – Up Shop Only Accepts Tweets as Payment
Marc Jacobs opened a Daisy fragrance Pop – Up shop in Soho during Fashion Week with a social media twist. This unique shop did not accept money and only accepted social currency in the form of Tweets, Facebook posts and Instagram photos. The innovative shop was brought in part by the large amount of Social Media love given to Marc Jacobs fragrance Daisy, which has one of the highest engagement levels on Facebook. Fans of the fragrance often go to great lengths to publish innovative photos, personal drawings and accolades on Social Media and so this shopping experience was a good way to ‘thank’ fans and launch a new Daisy print campaign.…
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Bohemian looks and liquid lips at Alice and Olivia for Fall 2014
Alice and Olivia for New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 was a “modern fairytale” collection influenced by Victorian and Bohemian looks. Set at The McKittrick Hotel in NYC, the romantic collection contained bold brocades, rich velvet, regal lace and opulent metallics, mixed with Monarch Butterfly motifs and jewels. The runway beauty had a definite “notice me on the red carpet” vibe that featured the return of big hair and curls. The rich makeup look centered on lips and eyes created with Stila products. The dramatic eye look was set in place with Stila Smudge Pot in Black and defined with Stay All Day liquid eyeliner in Intense Black. In place of lipstick,…
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Feminine and Daring Lips Rule at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
The stars were bright and lips were daring and feminine at the 20th Annual Screen Actor’s Award in Hollywood California. Sarah Paulson, a nominee for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for 12 Years a Slave, stepped onto the red carpet in a flirty, ladylike look complete with an ultra-bright pink lip, a white ruffled gown and a new bob haircut. These Pink Peony lips created by Maybelline Fuschia Flourish were a perfect pop of color to a sophisticated Rochas gown and nude eyes. Elisabeth Moss looked ravishing in red as a nominee for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television or Miniseries for Top of the Lake. (Take…
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How To Wear Red Lipstick and Statement Earrings This Holiday Season
Bold red lips and take notice earrings are two big trends this holiday season that can be worn together when carefully paired. So, before you get ready for your big kiss under the Misteltoe here are a few tips to consider so you shine the brightest at your holiday party. Before falling in love with just any shade of red take into consideration your skin tone. 1. Identify Your Skintype Fair Skin If you have fair skin, coral-y reds look stunning on you by adding a beautiful shot of color that is not overpowering. Shades like Yves Saint Laurent in Rouge Volupte Shine compliment Emerald Green hues,made popular by Angelina Jolie,…
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Five Tips for Healthy Winter Hair
This winter season keep your tresses looking their best with my five tips for healthy winter hair. Winter means snow, holidays and indoor fun but this intense season can bring about changes to your hair. To help keep your tresses looking their best, here is an easy list of factors to consider this season and how you ‘prepare your hair’ to be swoon ready. 1. Cold Weather – Cool weather can leave your hair vulnerable to breakage, so try a deep conditioning treatment once a week to infuse your hair with necessary oils like Philip B. White Truffle Nourishing and Conditioning Cream. 2. Indoor Heat – Being indoors exposes your…
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Top Five Fragrance Etiquette Tips
I was recently chosen as a featured beauty expert to give fragrance etiquette for Fragrance.net and so as my thoughts are centered on fragrance and the power it gives one to establish a powerful personal brand I wanted to share some additional tips to keep you fragrance savvy. 1. Know your scent. Fragrances are packaged beautifully but do you know what is in the bottle and more importantly what is the difference between an Eau de Parfum and Eau de Cologne? Fragrances are labeled by the amount of perfume oils in a solvent (usually alcohol). More perfume oil means less alcohol and a longer lasting fragrance and a higher price tag. Eau…
