Pose for the Camera!
Notice something? One foot forward and crossed in front of the other, hand on hip or straight down, and you got yourself a red carpet ready pose. The reason this pose works so well, is that by crossing your leg, you’re creating a slimmer silhouette.
How to make all heels comfortable
Shoes are fabulous – even if they’re not always comfortable – Kimora We all know I have an affinity for shoes. I love how they can transform an outfit, make a statement, and that they always fit. Kimora said it best. They are fabulous, but they aren’t always comfortable. Comfort knows no brand when it [...]
Beauty Tip of the Week: Combat chapped lips
#makeupmonday If you suffer from dry, flaky lips, use a medicated menthol rub such as Vick Vabor rub on your lips at night after exfoliating. I usually use a toothbrush to exfoliate and sleep with the menthol on, but you could also mix the rub with sugar for a lip scrub. You will wake in [...]
Beauty Quicky
#makeupmonday Make your eyeshadow look more natural, and blend out harsh lines with translucent powder.
Blush longer
#makeupmonday Make your blush last longer, by layering it. Apply a cream blush like MAC blushcreme either with your fingers, or a brush, then sweep on a matching powder blush. Your cheek color is guaranteed to last all day.
How To: Give yourself a salon quality pedicure and manicure.
This past weekend, I had the worse pedicure/manicure I’ve ever experienced. First, the water was too hot (and I can take it pretty hot), the foot and leg massage felt like he was attempting to amputate my foot, and lastly the polish looked like my two year old niece applied it. As I reluctantly forked [...]
Beauty item of the day: Fan Brush
Frequently overlooked, the fan brush can be a serious work-horse in your beauty arsenal. It is great for whisking away fallen eyeshadow, highlighting, light powder applications, and even blending. Do you have a fan brush? How do you use it?
DIY Tribal Necklace like Kelis, Rihanna and Solange
Check out this great DIY found over @ Honestly WTF to get the look of the Tribal necklaces worn by Kelis, Solange, and Rihanna. Not into the DIY route? Get their exact necklace from noir jewelry, now marked down to $165
5 Minute Hairstyle: Half up Half Down
We all have those mornings where we wish we had more time to do our hair or at least a team of stylist on speed dial to glam us up in an instant. Since most of us are not that lucky, we have to save time where we can. The half up half down hairstyle is [...]
Tips on how to properly apply mascara
Step #1: Start at the base of the lash line, and wiggle the wand left to right Step #2: Still wiggling, move toward the tips. The wiggling separates the lashes, and ensures the product gets distributed on each lash. Step #3: Apply one final coat to the top of lashes, starting at the base [...]
Look of the Day Lala Vasquez
Lala Vasquez was seen leaving Katsuya in West Hollywood this past week looking very chic in a pair of knee length sweats, Christian Louboutin Deva booties, blazer and orange clutch. Get her look with these options, and keep reading for tips on how to wear sweat pants stylishly. HOW TO DRESS UP SWEAT PANTS: Go fitted [...]
How to wear tapered, pleated trousers (peg leg pants)
Since the resurrection of the skinny jean, long gone are the days when women cringed at the word tapered. We embraced tapered jeans, and now trousers. For Spring and Summer the pleated tapered trousers aka peg leg trousers [also, incorrectly known as chinos or tailored harem pants (I still cringe at the word harem)] is a [...]
Makeup Monday #MM: Where to Apply Blush
Blush is one of those finishing touches to your makeup routine that can completely transform your look. In fact, it is my number 2 must wear makeup item for when you feel like crap (Concealer is #1) Although it is not rocket science to apply, one should consider their face shape before just swooshing it [...]
DIY: chain heels
Spotted this over @ Outsapop I think this would be fierce on a pair of platforms or wedges, see the full tutorial here.
Spring 2010 Trend Report: Playsuits, and Rompers
Last Summer’s playsuits and rompers are making another appearance for Spring 2010. This season, anything goes when it comes to styles. Jumpsuits have been seen as short as hot pants, and long enough for evening wear; and in a myriad of fabrics, cuts and colors. Unlike some trends we’ve seen for Spring (hello hot pants, [...]
NARS launches Runway, Real Way, NARS way project
There’s no more guessing and failing at how to recreate runway looks produced at some of the hottest runway shows like Thakoon or 3.1 Phillip Lim. The elite cosmetic company NARS, has launched “Runway, Real way, NARS way” Project on Facebook and Youtube to show women how to get the NARS look. The informative videos are concise [...]
