Thrifty Thursday Tip

Coral and peach tones are huge lip trends this season. You can see Kim Kardashian wearing a coral shade this week at New York's Fashion Week. So if you don't have them same budget for glam as Kim K here's how you can get this Fashion Week 2012 worthy look for less!





Loreal's Colour Riche lipstick in Peach Parfait is the ideal shade to pull off this look. Plus, it is packed with

Thrifty Thursday Tip

Coral and peach tones are huge lip trends this season. You can see Kim Kardashian wearing a coral shade this week at New York's Fashion Week. So if you don't have them same budget for glam as Kim K here's how you can get this Fashion Week 2012 worthy look for less!





Loreal's Colour Riche lipstick in Peach Parfait is the ideal shade to pull off this look. Plus, it is packed with

Thrifty Thursday Tip

If you’re like me you have your favorite shade of lipstick. It is your fail safe. You know that it is the perfect match to any outfit for almost any occasion. So what happens when you reach the bottom of the tube (NOOO!!). Here are a couple of ways to hold on to your favorite hue in the tube before replacing it with a new one.
Dig in: Use a lip brush to scoop out the remains of your lipstick.

Thrifty Thursday Tip

If you’re like me you have your favorite shade of lipstick. It is your fail safe. You know that it is the perfect match to any outfit for almost any occasion. So what happens when you reach the bottom of the tube (NOOO!!). Here are a couple of ways to hold on to your favorite hue in the tube before replacing it with a new one.
Dig in: Use a lip brush to scoop out the remains of your lipstick.

Technical Tuesday Tip

How do they do it? Ever wonder how a glam diva like Rihanna makes her pout pop? Here's a technical tip to plump your pout. 

Make your lips look fuller or just to give them added dimension by dabbing a light neutral shade of lipstick or gloss to the center of your lips after applying your lipcolor. This will make the area come forward. The result will be a plumper kiss-worthy pout.

My favorite

Technical Tuesday Tip

How do they do it? Ever wonder how a glam diva like Rihanna makes her pout pop? Here's a technical tip to plump your pout. 

Make your lips look fuller or just to give them added dimension by dabbing a light neutral shade of lipstick or gloss to the center of your lips after applying your lipcolor. This will make the area come forward. The result will be a plumper kiss-worthy pout.

My favorite

Thrifty Thursday Tip

Thrifty Thursday is all about stretching your beauty bucks without sacrificing your glam factor! So here is a luxurious drugstore find that will go toe to toe with any prestige brand lipstick.




Loreal's Colour Riche Lipcolor in Fairest Nude is a silkly nude pink that will compliment any skintone. It is packed with vitamin E and Omega 3 which makes it super hydrating. This fleshtoned lipshade

Thrifty Thursday Tip

Thrifty Thursday is all about stretching your beauty bucks without sacrificing your glam factor! So here is a luxurious drugstore find that will go toe to toe with any prestige brand lipstick.




Loreal's Colour Riche Lipcolor in Fairest Nude is a silkly nude pink that will compliment any skintone. It is packed with vitamin E and Omega 3 which makes it super hydrating. This fleshtoned lipshade

Thrifty Thursday Tip

Save money by getting more value out of your makeup bag with this Thrifty Thursday Tip.

Instead investing in a new cream blush use your lipstick! Simply, dab a bit directly onto the apples of your cheeks.
Then, blend it with your finger or a brush.
Opt for a lipstick with a matte texture because these formulas will give you more color payoff.
Satin or lustre shades can leave a greasy

Thrifty Thursday Tip

Save money by getting more value out of your makeup bag with this Thrifty Thursday Tip.

Instead investing in a new cream blush use your lipstick! Simply, dab a bit directly onto the apples of your cheeks.
Then, blend it with your finger or a brush.
Opt for a lipstick with a matte texture because these formulas will give you more color payoff.
Satin or lustre shades can leave a greasy

Get the Look: Kim Kardashian

Face:

First prep your skin with an emollient moisturizer. Try Neutrogena Healthy Radiance Cream SPF 15. Once your moisturizer dries add NARS Sheer Glow Foundation for a luminous glow. Use translucent powder to set. Warm the frame of your face with a matte bronzer like Smashbox’s Bronzer in Suntan Matte. To amp up the look add Eye M Glam by Mario Dedivanovic (one of Kim’s favorite go to makeup

Get the Look: Kim Kardashian

Face:

First prep your skin with an emollient moisturizer. Try Neutrogena Healthy Radiance Cream SPF 15. Once your moisturizer dries add NARS Sheer Glow Foundation for a luminous glow. Use translucent powder to set. Warm the frame of your face with a matte bronzer like Smashbox’s Bronzer in Suntan Matte. To amp up the look add Eye M Glam by Mario Dedivanovic (one of Kim’s favorite go to makeup

Makeup for your LBD

You finally found the perfect Little Black Dress now you need the perfect makeup to complete the look.  Keep it simply glamorous, feminine and fabulous at any holiday party with these quick makeup tips any one can pull off to compliment your Little Black Dress or LBD.

Falsies are a definitive must. Faux lashes will open up your eyes and give you that extra drama designed to keep all eyes on

Makeup for your LBD

You finally found the perfect Little Black Dress now you need the perfect makeup to complete the look.  Keep it simply glamorous, feminine and fabulous at any holiday party with these quick makeup tips any one can pull off to compliment your Little Black Dress or LBD.

Falsies are a definitive must. Faux lashes will open up your eyes and give you that extra drama designed to keep all eyes on

Berrylicious Lips for fall

Fall has arrived and so have the fall beauty trends of this season.  Berry lips are all the rave! This is a great way to spice up your makeup routine. Adding a pop of this bold color to your pout is an inexpensive way for you to break out of your routine. Berry lips are perfect for any occasion. You can wear them to the office, shopping with friends or a night out on the town. Find your skin tone

Berrylicious Lips for fall

Fall has arrived and so have the fall beauty trends of this season.  Berry lips are all the rave! This is a great way to spice up your makeup routine. Adding a pop of this bold color to your pout is an inexpensive way for you to break out of your routine. Berry lips are perfect for any occasion. You can wear them to the office, shopping with friends or a night out on the town. Find your skin tone

Diddy Didn’t Happen

Last Friday, I was scheduled to be backstage at Sean John*. I was super excited to be attending the closing show of New York Fashion Week.

I fantasized that Diddy and I would meet, he’d be captivated by my charm, and then whisk me away to the star-studded soiree.

It would play out like that R. Kelly/Jay Z collabo:


After the show it's the after party and
After the party is the hotel lobby and
After the Belve then it's probably Cris…

But that didn’t happen. In fact, the closest I got to the Sean John show was a pizzeria on the corner of 22nd Street & 6th Ave. I was grabbing a bite there when I got a call from MAC telling me that there were no female models in the show, and therefore no need for MAC makeup. I was bummed, but also exhausted from my travels; so I caught an early train back to Philly.

So sorry, beauties. I know you were anxious for me to dish the Diddy dirt. C'est la vie.

If you absolutely need a Puffy fix, Glamour.com has an article entitled "Diddy knows pretty," in which the hip-hop mogul/designer shares his observations on what makes a woman irresistible. Here’s an excerpt:

Why he named his perfume Unforgivable Woman:
“It’s about being unapologetic. It’s about having swagger. Confidence is such a sexy, sexy quality.”

Makeup trend he’s so over:
“Red lipstick just isn’t working for me. It might be good for an awards show, but it’s not hot to kiss. I love natural lip color—that’s always a good look!”

Biggest beauty obsession:
“Sugar Bath Cubes by Fresh. I take a bath every night. I love the way they make my skin feel. I have very soft skin—go ahead, touch it!”

For the rest of the interview, click here.

*Is it just me, or does the Sean John Fall 2008 collection look a little effeminate? I'm not judging...just sayin'.

Diddy Didn’t Happen

Last Friday, I was scheduled to be backstage at Sean John*. I was super excited to be attending the closing show of New York Fashion Week.

I fantasized that Diddy and I would meet, he’d be captivated by my charm, and then whisk me away to the star-studded soiree.

It would play out like that R. Kelly/Jay Z collabo:


After the show it's the after party and
After the party is the hotel lobby and
After the Belve then it's probably Cris…

But that didn’t happen. In fact, the closest I got to the Sean John show was a pizzeria on the corner of 22nd Street & 6th Ave. I was grabbing a bite there when I got a call from MAC telling me that there were no female models in the show, and therefore no need for MAC makeup. I was bummed, but also exhausted from my travels; so I caught an early train back to Philly.

So sorry, beauties. I know you were anxious for me to dish the Diddy dirt. C'est la vie.

If you absolutely need a Puffy fix, Glamour.com has an article entitled "Diddy knows pretty," in which the hip-hop mogul/designer shares his observations on what makes a woman irresistible. Here’s an excerpt:

Why he named his perfume Unforgivable Woman:
“It’s about being unapologetic. It’s about having swagger. Confidence is such a sexy, sexy quality.”

Makeup trend he’s so over:
“Red lipstick just isn’t working for me. It might be good for an awards show, but it’s not hot to kiss. I love natural lip color—that’s always a good look!”

Biggest beauty obsession:
“Sugar Bath Cubes by Fresh. I take a bath every night. I love the way they make my skin feel. I have very soft skin—go ahead, touch it!”

For the rest of the interview, click here.

*Is it just me, or does the Sean John Fall 2008 collection look a little effeminate? I'm not judging...just sayin'.

Paris In Springtime: Fafi for MAC

New from MAC is the Fafi Color Collection – now available at MAC stores and counters everywhere.

Inspired by the graphic expression of French graffiti artist Fafi, this hip Spring collection includes is filled with bold, empowering hues, unapologetically girly lip shades of pearly pinks and tangerine reds, iridescent powder, brown, blue and green Paint Pots and Quads, and whimsical cosmetic accessories.

"We had the idea on a shoot to capture the spirit of a young woman having fun playing — with clothes, technology, fashion," said James Gager, senior vice president and creative director of MAC Cosmetics worldwide. "We were inspired by Japanese anime, and as we researched the movement, we discovered Fafi. We asked if she would collaborate with us on a photo concept, and the creation began from there."

LIPSTICK
Fun ‘n’ Sexy: Blue pink with blue pearl (glaze)
Not So Innocent: Sheer tan with pink and peach pearl (glaze)
Utterly Frivolous: Rosy coral with pink pearl (lustre)
High Top: Grey purple with blue pearl (glaze)
Flash-n-Dash: Intense tangerine red with pink pearl (glaze)
Strawbaby: Coral rose with rainbow pearl (lustre)

LIPGLASS
Cult Fave: Blue mid-tone pink with white pearl (frost)
Sugar Trance: Creamy soft pink with white and rainbow pearl (frost)
Squeeze It: Brassy plum (frost)
Totally It: Sheer bright pink with intense pink pearl (frost)

EYE SHADOW X4 - Fafi Eyes 1
Howzat: Deep grey with silver sparkle (satin)
Hey: Neutral tan with white pearl (veluxe pearl)
Pink Venus: Washed pink (lustre)
Vanilla: Soft pale-peachy-ivory flecked with shimmer (velvet)

EYE SHADOW X 4 - Fafi Eyes 2
Bold as Gold: Yellow gold with gold pearl (lustre)
You’re Fresh: Pale green with silver sparkle (lustre)
Shockwave: Intense orange with silver sparkle (velvet)
Prankster: Muted dark blue (satin)

PAINT POT
Nice: Vice Dirty purple with purple pearl (frost)
Girl Friendly: Creamy grey pink (cream)
Layin’ Low: Creamy beige (cream)
Cash Flow: Green gold with gold pearl (frost)
Perky: Cream coral with white pearl (satin)
Rollickin’: Aqua blue green with white pearl (frost)

FLUIDLINE
Blacktrack: Solid flat black

EYE KOHL
Smolder: Intense black
Fascinating: Snake-eyes matte white

ZOOM LASH
Zoomblack: Rich black

POWDER BLUSH
Hipness: Intense coral with soft white pearl
Fashion Frenzy: Mid-tone blue pink

IRIDESCENT PRESSED POWDER
Sassed-up: Soft coral pink with gold sparkle
Verve-acaious: Intense yellow gold with gold pearl
Belightful: Gilded peach bronze

NAIL LACQUER
Girls Will Be Girls: Pink with coral pearl
Boom!: Rich eggplant with purple pearl

BRUSHES
210 Precise Eye Liner: Firm, extra-fine tip brush for precision lining with emollient or water-based products.
129SH Powder/Blush (with decorated pouch): Soft natural fluffed dome Brush for application of powder products on cheeks and face. In a special decorated Fafi-themed pouch.
208 Angled Brow Brush: Firm, angled tip Brush for precision application of brow and eye-lining product.
182 Buffer Brush: Ultra-soft, large, rounded dome tip Brush for use with powder face and cheek product.

BAGS
Rectangle MAC/Small/Clearly Fafi
Rectangle MAC/Mini/Clearly Fafi
MAC Tote/Clearly Fafi

Paris In Springtime: Fafi for MAC

New from MAC is the Fafi Color Collection – now available at MAC stores and counters everywhere.

Inspired by the graphic expression of French graffiti artist Fafi, this hip Spring collection includes is filled with bold, empowering hues, unapologetically girly lip shades of pearly pinks and tangerine reds, iridescent powder, brown, blue and green Paint Pots and Quads, and whimsical cosmetic accessories.

"We had the idea on a shoot to capture the spirit of a young woman having fun playing — with clothes, technology, fashion," said James Gager, senior vice president and creative director of MAC Cosmetics worldwide. "We were inspired by Japanese anime, and as we researched the movement, we discovered Fafi. We asked if she would collaborate with us on a photo concept, and the creation began from there."

LIPSTICK
Fun ‘n’ Sexy: Blue pink with blue pearl (glaze)
Not So Innocent: Sheer tan with pink and peach pearl (glaze)
Utterly Frivolous: Rosy coral with pink pearl (lustre)
High Top: Grey purple with blue pearl (glaze)
Flash-n-Dash: Intense tangerine red with pink pearl (glaze)
Strawbaby: Coral rose with rainbow pearl (lustre)

LIPGLASS
Cult Fave: Blue mid-tone pink with white pearl (frost)
Sugar Trance: Creamy soft pink with white and rainbow pearl (frost)
Squeeze It: Brassy plum (frost)
Totally It: Sheer bright pink with intense pink pearl (frost)

EYE SHADOW X4 - Fafi Eyes 1
Howzat: Deep grey with silver sparkle (satin)
Hey: Neutral tan with white pearl (veluxe pearl)
Pink Venus: Washed pink (lustre)
Vanilla: Soft pale-peachy-ivory flecked with shimmer (velvet)

EYE SHADOW X 4 - Fafi Eyes 2
Bold as Gold: Yellow gold with gold pearl (lustre)
You’re Fresh: Pale green with silver sparkle (lustre)
Shockwave: Intense orange with silver sparkle (velvet)
Prankster: Muted dark blue (satin)

PAINT POT
Nice: Vice Dirty purple with purple pearl (frost)
Girl Friendly: Creamy grey pink (cream)
Layin’ Low: Creamy beige (cream)
Cash Flow: Green gold with gold pearl (frost)
Perky: Cream coral with white pearl (satin)
Rollickin’: Aqua blue green with white pearl (frost)

FLUIDLINE
Blacktrack: Solid flat black

EYE KOHL
Smolder: Intense black
Fascinating: Snake-eyes matte white

ZOOM LASH
Zoomblack: Rich black

POWDER BLUSH
Hipness: Intense coral with soft white pearl
Fashion Frenzy: Mid-tone blue pink

IRIDESCENT PRESSED POWDER
Sassed-up: Soft coral pink with gold sparkle
Verve-acaious: Intense yellow gold with gold pearl
Belightful: Gilded peach bronze

NAIL LACQUER
Girls Will Be Girls: Pink with coral pearl
Boom!: Rich eggplant with purple pearl

BRUSHES
210 Precise Eye Liner: Firm, extra-fine tip brush for precision lining with emollient or water-based products.
129SH Powder/Blush (with decorated pouch): Soft natural fluffed dome Brush for application of powder products on cheeks and face. In a special decorated Fafi-themed pouch.
208 Angled Brow Brush: Firm, angled tip Brush for precision application of brow and eye-lining product.
182 Buffer Brush: Ultra-soft, large, rounded dome tip Brush for use with powder face and cheek product.

BAGS
Rectangle MAC/Small/Clearly Fafi
Rectangle MAC/Mini/Clearly Fafi
MAC Tote/Clearly Fafi