Friday, May 27, 2011

Splurge

Smash Box has an amazing Jet Set waterproof eyeliner, its a little pricey at 22$ for a little thing but man does it do its job! 

This line dries smudge proof and takes a minute to dry! My painted on liquid liner days have begun to fade this little guy in my makeup bag.  It also comes in a few different colors, like teal! Using an arced brush you can line your lids any way you want to your desired look. 
JET SET WATERPROOF EYE LINER


xo.

sound of sunshine...

 Found a new summer makeup look I am loving on www.ellecanada.com, it natural with a tangerine twist!
Here is a how to from their site! Enjoy!

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Orange lips

Seen at: Jil Stuart & Twenty8Twelve



Wearing a high voltage lip colour like tangerine and persimmon can be daunting, that’s why we connected withGivenchy’s National Training Manager, Mylène Fillion to lay out the ground rules for getting the perfect orange pout. 



Step 1: To help the lipstick appear more smooth and even, Fillion says, “The first step is to apply a small amount of luminous foundation on the lips as a base. Then, slightly powder your lips with a translucent powder” (Fillion suggests Armani mico-fil Loose Powder ($49). 



Step 2: Using a lip brush for a more controlled application, apply the lipstick from the middle of the upper lip towards the ends. Do same thing for the bottom lip. 


                                                               

Step 3: To achieve a more clean and polished look, Fillion recommends using a lip liner around the edge of your lips. It is essential to use a lipstick that is moisturizing and high in pigment to maximize the length of wear. 


Tip: Not all skin tones can handle a neon orange pout as it really depends on your individual colouring. Try playing around with shades of coral or peach, which are flattering on most skin tones, for an equally fresh summery look. 
BY
NOAH LEHAVA
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straighten it curly...

Well this is something new I have just learned how to do! Curl your hair with a flat iron! and I am obsessed! Now the girl in this video is a little more rockstar and likes that look but you can wear it sleek too!
Now key things to remember when doing this technique:

  • If  you have fine hair or processed (lightened, bleached, whatever you want to call it), don't go too slowly or you will fry your hair!
  • Don't go back over hot hair wait for it to cool if you messed up on a curl
  • It will take Practice so don't flip out if it doesn't work the first time!

xo

Thursday, May 26, 2011

obsessed..

In August I will be going to NYC for a East Coast Cruise and I am so excited! I love the City and Have never been on a cruise and so I am overjoyed, not only that but for the Formal Nights hosted aboard most cruise lines, which means DRESSES! As of late I am obsessed with drawing inspiration from some old hollywood and who better then Audrey Hepburn. 

As she was also Hubert de Givenchy's muse after their first collaboration for her movie Sabrina (her 2nd big film), she is also my fashion muse of the moment! 




I will post pictures of the dresses I find, 
None will compare to this but timeless is my key word!!
xo

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I do!

Loving this hair do that Clemence Poesy was spotted wearing at Cannes.
The volume with toned down blonde and center part, slight wave... its like
Guess Bombshell from the Claudia Shiffer days. Xo 



Try using some roots boost mousse but Big Sexy Hair.

Honor the sun..

The weather is getting warmer and the base tan is forming, but just as a little reminder, take care in the sun and if we fake and bake (common I know so many of us do) just remember to not over do it like our dear friend Ashley Tisdale, whoops! Xo


retro heat wave...

Lauren Conrad has another video up and for those of you who are digging retro ( ilove it and i need to embrace it more! anyone with me?) Here is how to get a Old Hollywood Glam look courtesy of www.thebeautydepartment.com  
xo.


h&m...finally...

H&M Finally have their website for Canada up and running, now I have not checked in awhile but a reliable source mentioned to me today that they have a look book website up and running! Now on Twitter today H&M tweeted " Online shopping will be available in the US in the beginning of 2012, stay tuned! ". So Canada must not be too far behind that! 

Oh and I am just living for this dress I found on the site today! love it? hate it?



obsessed..

Burberry may have the cutest trenches and I love the popular scents from the Brit label but their BURBERRY BRIGHTS EYEWEAR SS/2011 COLLECTION is something to drool over!



The many colors (bright and pastel)against the grey scheme of their ad with their iconic coats makes me want to hop on a plane to the coast of Britain just to live out the chic-ness that is Burberry.

Im keeping my eye out for some cheap look alikes, have you seen any?

look of the day...Croisiere

Rachel Bilson at runway for Chanel’s cruise collection, held in Antibes.


The Top, Black Blazer, and Black Leather Shorts! A-Maze! 
Love this look! her fair glow with her carefree ombre hair! This look is a DO!



Monday, May 9, 2011

beach bum...

BILLABONG

Here are my fave pics from Billabongs summer bathing suit collection





www.billabonggirls-usa.com

beach bum...

ROXY

here are my fave picks from Roxys bathing suit collection for this summer





www.roxy.com




fresh out of water...

Heres a fun and easy summer look!


I love this look! The dewy skin, light flush, and hint of blue makes it fun, fresh and flirty! and its super easy to do! If you look back at the fresh faced tutorial you can follow that first of just apply moisturizer (with an SPF) to your skin if you don't wear foundation.

Now From there you want to curl your eyelashes and apply your mascara, water proof on humid days is best. With a warm pink or peach blush apply to cheeks in the amount you want flushed, apples of your cheeks for a doll-like-look or emphasize your cheek bones too. 

For your eyes just add some white liner to the inner rim of your bottom last (see bright eye tutorial) anf then just add as little or much blue/turquoise liner to the outside of your eye in a cat-eye effect. This look looks better without the blue eyeliner winged but if you like it dramatic you can add it for some spice. 

Add a light pink or nude gloss and you look like a goddess who has spent her day basking in the sun and like your  lovely glow is au natural! xo


summer days slippin away...

.as weather sort of gets warmer, and lets hope it gets A LOT warmer very soon, I am dying to bring out the cute sunny clothes! Here are some of my essentials this summer: black shorts, white or beige trench coat, long black blazer, nude heeled sandal, LWD (little white dress), loose fitting tank tops, silky skirts, and retro sunglasses!



whats in your summer wardrobe or shopping list? Leave a pic or a comment xo 



Quick Tip

Well in the past I put up another "Quick Tip" about washing your face and how hot and cold water affects the pores in your face ( you can go back and read past Quick Tips to refresh your memory) and the same rules apply to your hair, instead of pores, its cuticles.

When washing your hair you should always shampoo first and condition second, most people know this but what they don't know is the temperature to use. When shampooing it is good to have the water warm to hot because it opens up the cuticles in your hair allowing all the dirt to be washed out although just leaving it like that will leave it dry and frizzy, so next you condition.

Now when you condition use COLD water because the cold water will close up the cuticle allowing the hair to absorb and keep the moisture in your hair.

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Figure 1.0

look of the day...

Miranda Kerr in this easy breezy outfit that is perfect for any traveling fashionista! The stripes are fun and add to the Nautical trend but stripes can add width and so she tops it off with a long black blazer to lengthen and slim the look. Top it off with an oversize purse and some chic black flats and your ready for any runway!