Sephora Friends & Family Sale
Use code FF2010 @Sephora .com now through Nov 3 for 20% off your purchase.
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 [...]
Halloween Makeup Ideas
I typically don’t dress up for Halloween, unless you count girl in pajamas handing out candy as a costume. However, this year, armed with youtube and highly pigmented makeup, I might give it a go. Check out these Halloween Youtube videos for some inspiration. Easy: Intermediate: Out of My League!
Review: MAC Pro longwear Foundation
maccosmetics.com What They Say: A long-wear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage. Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless. Provides everyday SPF protection. What I Say: The short answer [...]
Look of the Day: Solange
Just when I thought I wouldn’t wear a turban, Solange has me reconsidering. Love the graphic print and the simple tank and leather legging pairing. Source
Beauty Quicky
#makeupmonday Make your eyeshadow look more natural, and blend out harsh lines with translucent powder.
Cynthia’s Fall 2010 picks
Fall 2010 is an exciting season, there are a ton of wearable fashion and beauty trends to choose from! While I likely won’t be trying a dark lip, clogs or kitten heels, I am anxious to get going on these: 1. Flawless Face: I’ve been perfecting my contouring skills and as soon as it cools off [...]
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.
NYX on sale today @ Hautelook
On of my favorite cosmetic brands NYX, is on sale today at HauteLook. If you haven’t tried NYX products yet, take advantage of this sale. They’re offering combo deals that includes the raved about eyeshadow base and jumbo eye pencils. I absolutely love their eye shadows, and think the palettes are the best deal. [...]
What products have you completly used?
I have a confession, I rarely completely use any beauty product. I either loose it or find a replacement before I ever see the shiny metal pan, with the exception of these items: MAC Fix+ Spray. I don’t know what I did without this miracle worker, and use it ALL THE TIME! In fact, it [...]
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 [...]
Rihanna Who’s That Chick inspired make up look.
#makeupmonday Thanks @LeinaBaby for posting this look on youtube. For those of you who haven’t seen the video, check it out below. Rihanna is wearing a fun yellow eye look, with bright lips and cheeks, in a way only Rihanna can! To make this look more wearable, use less eyeliner, blend out the crease a [...]
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?
Spring/Summer 2011 beauty trends to try now
#makeupmonday Fashion week (#NYFW) is well underway, and designers are giving us a preview of what trends we can expect to see next year. While you won’t see many of the fashions hit the shelves right away, you can get a head start on some of the beauty trends: Moon Manicures Bright shadow Dewy skin and [...]
6 trendy items to buy for fall
We all have those classic items that we go to season after season The rule for trendy purchases is not to invest too much in items that you won’t get much wear from. These 6 items are very fall ready, and won’t break the bank 1. Leopard Print anything. In fact, animal prints are super trendy [...]
Fall 2010 beauty trend: Strong brows
Brows are back, and in a strong way! So you can give your tweezers a break and let your brows take center stage this Fall. Your brows are one of the most important features in shaping your overall look, and bold brows are an easy way to make a high impact change to your normal look. How [...]
