Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that floras are in this Spring. My sister recently got her nails done, and her nail artist came up with the below design. I love the different colors, patterns and materials used to create the look. What do you think about it? Continue reading Spring Floral 3-D Nails
If you’ve been reading this blog long enough you know that I have spent countless hours of time and money trying to find a perfect foundation shade for my hard to match skin tone (See Makeup Felony: Mismatched Foundation and In search of “The One”). I finally decided that it was best to try one final route: have my foundation custom blended. I searched online … Continue reading Perfectly Matched: Custom Blended Foundation
This weekend in NYC I was in disbelief as I peered out the window and saw snowflakes softly falling from the sky. The good news is, the weather was too warm for it to stick. Do you know what that means? Spring is coming! And soon after, summer, summer, summertime (cue Will Smith from his Fresh Prince days). Anyway, what better way to prepare for … Continue reading Get Glowing Skin this Spring with Per-fekt Beauty
Jamberry nail wraps are a fun way to spice up your style with innovative and creative designs. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, we decided to test out one of the green and white designs as an ode to the holiday. Here’s how to add some spunk to your nails: 1. Clear nails of all polish with nail polish remover; buff and smooth with a … Continue reading Green Nail Design for St. Patrick’s Day
I have no idea where Bobbi Brown’s Foundation Stick has been all my life, but I’m glad I found it. This creamy foundation blends seamlessly, for a natural looking matte finish. What is it? A foundation stick designed for portability and adjustable coverage Price: $42.00 What I like? It comes in a compact tube, which is easy to carry around all day, without the worry of foundation … Continue reading Product Review: Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick
Click on pictures to enlarge. Last week I attended Wet n’ Wild’s beauty blogger event in New York City, held at a penthouse in the luxurious Smyth hotel in Lower Manhattan. Wet n’ Wild has always held a special place in my makeup-obsessed heart, since it was the first brand of beauty products I was ever able to purchase. I’ve always been amazed at how … Continue reading Wet n’ Wild’s Beauty Blogger Event 2013
If someone was wearing the wrong foundation shade, would you tell them? This is a question I contemplated as a I trekked across the street on a cold November afternoon from my office to a beauty department store for foundation samples. In the winter months, my skin gets very pale and is un-matchable by any foundation out on the market, so while I went to the store on … Continue reading Social Etiquette: Do you tell someone they are wearing the wrong foundation shade?
When: Thursday, February 28th – Sunday, March 3rd What Time: 12pm – 6pm Where: At select Sephora locations. Check Sephora.com to see if the event is at a Sephora near you. What: Celebrate the Color of the Year Embrace the beauty of EMERALD – the 2013 Color of the Year – with the new SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE Color of the Year Collection! Get a Color … Continue reading Event Alert: Celebrate the Color of the Year with SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE
Peonies are highly fragrant flowers that range from dark red to soft white. When I was doing research on the flower I was surprised to learn all of the history and myths surrounding peonies. In Feng Shui, the flower symbolizes wealth and love (placing these flowers in your home will apparently attract a romantic partner). In some parts of Asia, when the flower is in full bloom, it … Continue reading The Love Flower: Peonies
A few weeks ago, I was introduced to Illamasqua’s limited edition Speckled Nail Varnish. The varnish was inspired by irregular markings on fragile bird eggs, and allows you to create professional multi-dimensional nail art with just a few swipes. Price: $16 Where to buy: Sephora.com, Sephora stores and Sephora at JCPenny stores. The Freckle shade is available exclusively at JCPenny. What I like: The creamy consistency of … Continue reading Illamasqua Limited Edition Speckled Nail Varnish
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