Subtle shine, a faint hint of shimmer, both make a woman look more beautiful. Highlighter is a must-have product for so many women because it creates an illusion of brightness. Whether you’re in candlelight or sunlight you appear to be lit from within. Highlighter illuminates to make eyes look bigger and your face look slimmer and more youthful.When shopping for a … [Read more...]
Your Eyes, Your Lips
Every woman wants long, luxurious lashes. Since mascara was invented, manufacturers have promised extravagant thickness and length with just the brush of a wand, but for many, that promise remains an elusive mirage. This season’s vinyl mascara promises eye-popping color, thickness, and shine. Yves Saint Laurent’s Vinyl Couture Mascara saturates lashes with high impact color … [Read more...]
Best Face Cream? [We Have Some Surprising Thoughts]
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Women everywhere agonize over choosing a face cream. Most women at one time have splurged on the latest and most expensive product, and have sometimes settled for the drugstore brand. All of these tinctures and ointments say you see results in 12 weeks, so it’s hard to know if it’s working. The phrase “improves the appearance of” whatever it’s supposed to fix, makes you wonder … [Read more...]
Kate, Linda, Vanessa, Carmen & More! What’s In a Name? Your New Fall Lip Color
A good fashion trend is both unique and relatable. We thank Nars for providing lush, richly pigmented lip color that lasts season after season, but now they’ve given us yet another reason to smile. While almost every girl has a tube of Orgasm, their famous nude, stashed away in their purse, it’s time to visit your nearest makeup counter for something a little more … [Read more...]
Illamasqua Brings Welcome Reprieve From the Summer Neutral Palette
On the beauty scene, summer is about low maintenance. Toss a sultry sea-salt spray in your hair to create tousled waves and grab a multitasking highlighter that doubles as a blush and a lip color. Banish your weighty foundation for an airy BB cream. Sound familiar? Well, a London-based rising makeup star is bucking the trend. Illamasqua is inspired by the rich cultural scene of … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Change Your Style for Summer
We all get stuck in a rut every now and then when it comes to style. We stick to safe hairstyles we know suit us, wear colors that we’ve always worn, and keep the same clothes on a rotating pattern for years. But, it can get boring and you can lose sight of how you look. Colors and styles that suited you years ago may not suit you now. It’s good to make a change and step out of … [Read more...]
Your Brows Will Definitely “Benefit” from This Fab Product
I've tried every brow product on the market to give my eyebrows that fuller more even look. I've been reluctant to do the Mircoblading procedure which is basically giving you permanent eyebrows. (many of the brows I've seen look fake, too dark with an extreme shape) While on a recent trip to NYC I had my eyebrows tinted and reshaped. They looked amazing if I do say so myself. … [Read more...]
Nordstrom’s Early Access Sale Is Here!
The sale of the season is happening right now at Nordstroms! It's the sale we've all been waiting for! Early access allows Nordstrom debit and credit cardholders exclusive access to shop the SALE eight days before anyone else. The sale begins today until July 21st. Sounds pretty amazing to me! This a MAJOR sale and it won't be open to the general public until July 22nd. … [Read more...]
Must-Haves For Styling Curly / Wavy Hairstyles
Bouncy and voluminous curly hairstyles are a huge trend this Spring! Keeping those curls defined, frizz-free, and beautiful might prove challenging, though, especially in the high humidity the summer months bring.Don't throw your hair in a ponytail just yet! We've got helpful tips and tricks to help you keep your gorgeous curls looking fly, regardless of the heat and … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Healthier Hair This Summer
After the dry, cold air all winter long, our hair is usually in pretty sad shape by spring time. Don't throw in the towel and chop it all off just yet! We've got 4 tips for getting healthier hair just in time for summer! 1. Remix Your Routine Just because the shampoo and matching conditioner are sitting on the shelf right next to each other, doesn't mean you have to buy them … [Read more...]
