Monthly Archives: March 2010

I believe in Spanxin!

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So I’m sure we all have heard of Spanx. Well in case you’re a little out of the loop or been living under a rock, Spanx are undergarments that help smooth out the bumps here and there so that you don’t look like Lumpy Lucy instead of Sexy Shirley in your clothes! Well if you’re a mommy-to-be, I am happy to say that there are Spanx for you too! Say hello to the Power Mama Spanx! They provide support for your bump while smoothing out the other bumps you don’t want to show off. What’s also amazing is, THEY GROW WITH YOU! You choose your pre-baby bump size and you can use them through out the pregnancy. They also provide back support, shape your rear and thighs, and are comfortable and flattering! What more can you ask for during your pregnancy?! Well yeah, for the baby to come, but other than that. :-) You can find the Power Mama Spanx online at www.spanx.com. Now your lump in the front can have all the shine!

Deena

Spring hair trends!

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Yearning for a new spring hair ‘do?

Whether it’s a sleek, shoulder-length bob or a custom-blend of blonde highlights or thick, wavy locks (thanks to a few easy-to-apply extensions), spring hair is bold, carefree, shiny, and most importantly, healthy.

Accessories are another great way to add some spring flavor to your mane if you don’t want to do anything drastic to your hairstyle.

HAIR COLOR TRENDS
Balayage and Root Shading: “A current hair trend is in the application of color — skipping the foils and using hand-painting techniques — in order to get these rich, organic, and almost lived-in results,” says Scrivo. “In the world of artificial color, hair is lighter at the root area and more even throughout. So, it can become a bit wiglike.” But with sunnier days ahead, it’s time to get back to nature with hair color that is much more realistic.  Keep the roots dark and added subtle highlights around the face and onto the ends to create a bold, yet soft contrast.

Extensions: Already a way of life for models, actors, and entertainers, hair extensions are becoming more commonplace among everyday women. “Whether you’re experimenting with fun color and you don’t want to damage your hair or have the commitment of color, clip-in extensions are a great alternative for women who want to add highlights to their hair without the added stress.

Ammonia-Free Hair Color: As the seasons change, professional hair colorists are evolving with the trends and playing around with no-ammonia permanent and demi-permanent hair color. Experimenting with different formulations of dye allows for more innovative ways to blend and perfect hair color. With ammonia-free hair color  you won’t have to risk damaging your strands in order to achieve great coverage.

Beautiful Spring Hair

Healthy Hair: Great hair is healthy hair.  Start by cutting off split ends and using a good conditioning treatment. “The biggest trend for spring is full, shiny, healthy hair

Short Hair: Chin length bob is the best idea of the perfect haircut for spring. Leaving it slightly longer in the front with no layers, he created a fresh and modern look. running your fingers through for slightly, tousled effect.

Ponytails: With tons of inspiration on the spring runways ponytails are a must. Whether its for a movie premiere, luncheon, or awards ceremony, this simple, yet classic hairstyle can add the finishing touches to any ensemble.

Hair accessories are getting more and more popular each season. For Spring and Summer 2010, stock up on head bands, bows and trendy hair clips. Accessories like this are great to add to any of the popular hairstyles for this season or to help tie back your hair on those bad hair days.

Hot Hair Accessories for Spring and Summer 2010

Head bands

    A lot of the shows this year showed the headbands with accessories. These never get old, we just change how they are placed with the season looks. This season place the headband along the base of your Loose Bun to create a more polished feel with the softer hair.

Bows

    Big bold and outrageous this season. Either buy yours or if you have a creative bone in your body get some fabric and make your own. Great look with a loose hairstyle or as an accessory to soft natural curls. This look was shown at the Marc Jacobs show this season.

Clips

    Simple classic and beautiful, the clip.  Simple to do, easy to find. These are great for those bangs that you are trying to grow out from last season. A beautiful accessory for the clean hairstyle looks this season.

Country Living

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I  must admit, I’m a little bit country! (Well at least for this spring that is.) For all of you Dukes of Hazard fans and country girls at heart, runway shows like DSquared (named after Canadian twin brothers Dean and Dan) have made a trend just for you! Now it may not be your thing to run around town with your kids in your daisy dukes, but how about trying a stone wash denim romper instead? The most exciting thing of all is that blue jean jackets are back! And they are making a big statement this season. Want yours with a little flair? Well try the tailored puff sleeve stone wash one from H&M. And for a limited time they are on sale for $15 off…which makes them a whopping $20!  The floral, the lace, the country is here! Its like a breath of fresh country air being brought to the city!

Deena

In the Trenches!

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Burberry

The first day of spring arrived this past weekend and many of us are experiencing warmer temperatures…finally! Although spring is here and we’re shedding layers, let’s not pack up all of our coats and jackets just yet. On those not-so-warm or rainy spring days, when you need a little something extra to put on, grab a trench coat. We’ve been seeing them in stores everywhere in all kinds of cute, springy colors. So classic and so chic! It’s always nice to have classic pieces in your wardrobe that won’t go out of style. Happy Shopping! :-)

nordstrom.com

forever21.com

macys.com

Beauty Do’s & Don’ts

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Makeup is a girls best friend. It can help you hide certain flaws and emphasize certain facial features. Makeup can absolutely transform a person if it is applied correctly making you go from simple to glamorous and flawless looking.  When it comes to makeup there are certain things you should keep in mind for your health and the health of your complexion.
Here are some things that are allowed and some things you should definitely avoid when it comes to cosmetics:

DO’s

  • wear products that are especially designed for your type of complexion. Find out what type of skin you have because different skin types require different skin care products and makeup.
  • exfoliate your skin before you apply makeup to prevent dead skin cells to get trapped in the pores and flaky skin to show when you apply foundation
  • moisturize the skin before you apply makeup
  • check for expiration dates and get rid of any expired make-up
  • clean your makeup utensils often to prevent and eliminate bacteria which can form on your makeup utensils
  • remove your makeup every night before bedtime to allow your skin to breath
  • wear sunscreen under your makeup especially during the summer and not only!
  • apply the makeup in front of a big mirror in a place with good lighting

    • DONT’s:

  • use makeup that is not compatible with your skin type
  • wear strong, night time makeup during the day
  • lend your makeup to anyone. Bacteria can be transferred through makeup from one person to another
  • use alcohol or oil based products on oily skin. This will only cause your glands to produce more sebum
  • use harsh cosmetic products for the skin
  • use expired makeup and utensils because bacteria could have formed and you risk causing infections and skin irritations

    • Summer fresh makeup

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    Sweltering heat and humidity can wreak havoc with your summer makeup. Foundation may seem to melt or liquefy, and no powder stands up to those little beads of sweat that collect around your hairline. A modification of your regimen may be in order, and a few tricks will get you through a midday makeup meltdown.

    Here are a few tricks to help keep your makeup Summer fresh

    1. Skip the foundation, if possible, and opt for a tinted moisturizer. If foundation is necessary, limit application to the center of the face, steering clear of the hairline.

    2. Consider switching to an oil-free formula during the summer months or dilute your everyday foundation with an oil-free moisturizer. This lighter coverage will fare better when temperatures heat up.

    3. Dust any coverage with a little loose powder. Use blush sparingly, letting your sun-kissed cheeks grab the attention.

    4. Blot any perspiration or oil buildup with non-powdered blotting papers. Or substitute a clean tissue, pressing gently into moist areas.

    5. Remove under-eye foundation or powder buildup with a clean cotton swab. Resist the temptation to reapply unless you feel it absolutely necessary.

    6. Reapply loose powder only. Pressed powder has the tendency to cake and clump when hit with moisture.

    Hope these little tricks of the trade make you feel more confident about putting on makeup in the Summer!

    Here to Infinity…

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    We love trends that can translate from season to season! Infinity scarves aren’t just for winter. Here’s a cool infinity scarf that’s just perfect for spring. The lightweight jersey fabric and the chain detail make this scarf a great accessory to add a little POP to a simple outfit like a t-shirt and jeans. The scarf below can be found at nordstrom.com for $42. If you’re a bit more frugal, you can find it at Forever 21 as well for about $8. Happy Shopping!

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    Lite Brite!

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    For all you children of the 80′s I’m sure you remember this toy. A black electronic board that comes with all these tiny colorful bulbs you can use to make wonderful pictures. When plugged in it’s like a neon sign, full of color and very bright. This summer will surely be a “lite brite” type of summer! With bold rich colors like hot pink, sunshine yellow, deep sea blue, leafy green, and blood red to choose from you are sure to light things up! Don’t be afraid to mix these bold colors together. They are compliments of each other and play well together. So as we push out of these dark winter months, brighten up your closet some. Don’t be afraid of COLOR! You’ll be thanking me later. :-)

    Your Spring Canvas!!!!

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    Spring makeup is all about fresh, youthful color! Paint from a palette of pastels, smooth on shimmer creams, and don’t sacrifice the SPF. As the flowers bloom and nature regains its color, so should your face. Spring is the flirtiest season for makeup application.

    Before adding color to your face, make sure you’ve got a clean, smooth canvas. Use a light exfoliator to remove the dull flakes of dry skin, then smooth on a tinted moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15. Skip the heavy foundation; spring’s the time to let your skin breathe.

    Sweep a bit of concealer under your eyes and onto blemishes, if needed. For extra eyeshadow adherence, you can apply a small amount of concealer to your upper lids, as well. Now that we’ve got your skin primed and glowing, let’s have fun with color!

    Since springs’ so fresh and young, forego the contouring and sculpting you may have done in the winter, or may do again in the summer with bronzer. Smile big. Use a peachy-pink blush (complementary to all skin tones) to brighten your cheeks. Cream and liquid blushers melt into the skin best and look like the most natural flush. Using this color will make you look alert and happy, even after daylight saving’s time goes into effect. We could all use a little help then.

    As far as your eyes go, the keyword is “experiment!” Stray from your usual black or brown liner to play with a pretty purple, turquoise, or green. Same goes for the shadows and mascaras. A monochromatic look might be overwhelming so avoid using three colors of blue shadow, a navy blue eyeliner, AND a turquoise mascara—all on the same day. Mix it up a bit. Try coral shadow with turquoise liner and your basic black mascara then coat just the tips of your lashes with a bright blue mascara.

    Green eyes look especially bright with shades of violet, blues with orange or bronze, and hazel and brown with shades of pink shadows. Keep in mind, though, any color can look good with any set of eyes—you just have to find the right shade and consistency. That bright pink you love on your best friend may be a little too heavy for you; opt for a sheerer shade.

    If your eyes are what you’re trying to play up, go with a sheer nude, pink, or peach gloss. These won’t overpower your eye makeup look and will prevent you from looking like you just escaped from the circus. If you think your lips are your best feature, go with a light bronze or very sheer cream shadow in the color of your choice, plus one swipe of black or brown mascara, and add pow to your mouth with a bright pink or peach. Stay away from bright red for day, but consider it for evening, if you like. Blue-based pinks and reds will make your teeth look whiter, but if you’re a peachy girl, try some of the over-the-counter tooth whiteners or whitening toothpastes and your smile will be just as dazzling.

    You can top with a dusting of gold shimmer powder for glow and you’re done! Walk out the door feeling confident, carefree, and cute! Smile—you’ll be catching people’s eyes.