Peachy Colors
Pastels are having a very fashionable moment this spring, and beauty is no exception to the trend. Peachy pouts and cheeks were all over the Spring 2012 runways with designers like Phillip Lim, Carolina Herrera and Marc Jacobs embracing the feminine and subtle look. Pretty peach makeup is perfect for sunny spring days and it’s subdued enough for the office or classroom. To test the trend try a creamy, peach blush such as NARS’ Orgasm blush (What a name, right?) or a fresh lip-gloss like Stila’s Peach Lip Glaze. Peach nails are also a great way to go for a pop of flirty color. Personally, I like Essie’s A Crewed Interest. It’s a luminous shade of peach that’s as pretty as it is on-trend. Peachy makeup is a great look to try if you like to keep your beauty routine minimal or tend to err on the side of subtle, rather than bold. Pair your peach blush or lip with dewy foundation and a sweep of mascara for a perfectly flirty yet feminine finish.
Kissable Lips!
I have been obsessed with Jane Iredale’s Sugar & Butter Lip Exfoliator & Plumper for quite some time. But unfortunately my bank account disagrees with my desire for Iredale. So if you’re like me and you need a quick, easy, and affordable solution to your desert-dry lips, try out this easy DIY lip scrub. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 tbsp. pure Coconut Oil 1 tbsp. Honey 2 tsp. Brown Sugar Here’s what to do:
- Combine semi-solid coconut oil with honey. Smash it and mix it all together with a spoon. The end consistency should be like really soft, thick butter.
- Add in the brown sugar. Mix it together (without crushing the sugar) until all the parts are distributed equally.
- Add a tiny bit of melted coconut oil to the mixture to make it even more moisturizing.
You can put the end result in an empty baby food jar or a makeup sample jar. You’ll end up with an amazing exfoliator that has tons of natural nutrients that your lips crave—and it smells and tastes good to boot! (Who are we kidding, that’s all we really care about). Rub the scrub on your lips for 60 seconds once a day and you’ll have kissable lips in no time.
I have been obsessed with Jane Iredale’s Sugar & Butter Lip Exfoliator & Plumper for quite some time. But unfortunately my bank account disagrees with my desire for Iredale. So if you’re like me and you need a quick, easy, and affordable solution to your desert-dry lips, try out this easy DIY lip scrub. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 tbsp. pure Coconut Oil 1 tbsp. Honey 2 tsp. Brown Sugar Here’s what to do:
- Combine semi-solid coconut oil with honey. Smash it and mix it all together with a spoon. The end consistency should be like really soft, thick butter.
- Add in the brown sugar. Mix it together (without crushing the sugar) until all the parts are distributed equally.
- Add a tiny bit of melted coconut oil to the mixture to make it even more moisturizing.
You can put the end result in an empty baby food jar or a makeup sample jar. You’ll end up with an amazing exfoliator that has tons of natural nutrients that your lips crave—and it smells and tastes good to boot! (Who are we kidding, that’s all we really care about). Rub the scrub on your lips for 60 seconds once a day and you’ll have kissable lips in no time.
I have been obsessed with Jane Iredale’s Sugar & Butter Lip Exfoliator & Plumper for quite some time. But unfortunately my bank account disagrees with my desire for Iredale. So if you’re like me and you need a quick, easy, and affordable solution to your desert-dry lips, try out this easy DIY lip scrub. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 tbsp. pure Coconut Oil 1 tbsp. Honey 2 tsp. Brown Sugar Here’s what to do:
- Combine semi-solid coconut oil with honey. Smash it and mix it all together with a spoon. The end consistency should be like really soft, thick butter.
- Add in the brown sugar. Mix it together (without crushing the sugar) until all the parts are distributed equally.
- Add a tiny bit of melted coconut oil to the mixture to make it even more moisturizing.
You can put the end result in an empty baby food jar or a makeup sample jar. You’ll end up with an amazing exfoliator that has tons of natural nutrients that your lips crave—and it smells and tastes good to boot! (Who are we kidding, that’s all we really care about). Rub the scrub on your lips for 60 seconds once a day and you’ll have kissable lips in no time.
Colors for Spring!
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Be bold!
- Be bold. Keep the look simple by pairing it with bold, solid colored accessories such as cerulean blue heels or an orange clutch.
- Nab some neon. Contrast your LPD with an oversize Day-Glo bib necklace or a braided neon rope bracelet. Keep the rest of the outfit balanced by complimenting it with neutral pieces such as nude flats.
- Add some edge. Pink may be sweet, but it doesn’t mean you can’t make it a little sour. Offset the girly hue with a leather jacket and black booties.
- Keep it sleek. Pull your hair into a high pony and accessorize with black pumps and an oversize black clutch for an understated take on chic sleek.
- Dress it down. When the weekend calls, make it casual with neutral flats or sandals, an oversize cardigan and an unstructured bag.
- Make it posh. Bring your LDP out for a night on the town by wearing it with strappy heels and adorning it with a crystal brooch. If it’s chilly out, layer over a bouclé jacket.
- Layer away. Top off the dress with a crewneck sweater (my favorite!) and a sharp jacket for an eclectic, layered look.
- Go boho. For a down-to-earth vibe, style it with a fringe-trimmed scarf, a cute jacket and a relaxed cross-body bag. Finish it off with scrunched boots or studded sandals and voila—you’re LPD has gone boho.
- Work it. Take your LPD to the office office by pairing it with a blazer, a belt and simple pumps.
- Get waisted. Add some structure to your LPD by cinching the waist with a belt. By changing the silhouette, you can make it feel like an entirely new dress!
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Neon!
We’re all for putting our colors on blast (read: neon wares), but depending on the scene, it’s just not feasible to rock our fluoro-flair to its fullest potential. Thus, we’ve selected three brighter than bright statement accessories — a necklace, a double-banded cuff, and drop earrings — to pair with both work-appropriate and after-hours pieces. The result? Six outfits, ready to be worn from day to night with just a quick wardrobe change. From an electric yellow necklace set against a sweet Phillip Lim frock to a bright red beaded cuff worn with bold Dries Van Noten graphic-printed pants, your Spring style will get the vibrant boost it deserves effortlessly. Just click through to see how we’ve styled these three neon pieces, six ways. Bring on the bold… Let this bold Tom Binns-inspired necklace take the lead. Don a light orange-hued shift dress with nude wedges for day. Then, turn up the slick factor for evening with a darker-hued mini and edgy black sandals.
Eye Makeup
Our eyes are the outlet to the world. Applying smoky eyes makeup can make you the most attractive and beautiful woman. It is a good choice for drawing attention, also.
A very important thing to take into account is the eye shadow color. Being very careful, smoky eyes are not so difficult to obtain. An advantage of this kind of makeup is that it fits any face type. Start applying the smoky eyes makeup, First, apply a perfect eyeliner and the base eye shadow over the upper lid, blending with a base brush. The next step is to apply a clean color over the eye, from eyelid to brow.
Eye makeup is the fun part of applying cosmetics. Some simple eye makeup tips. Use eye shadows that fit the character or to express mood. Apply the lightest shade you have over the entire eyelid and the medium shade on the lower eyelid. It’s time to apply dark colors for creating depth. Best place for doing that is the outer corner. Next, apply a little eyeliner, from the center of the eye to the corners. Finally, apply mascara. For dark eyes, black or dark brown is recommended. A dark brown eye shadow should be applied from the lid to crease, for a better effect. In the final, apply two layers of black mascara and work a little on your eyebrows for a strong smoky eyes makeup.
Various Types of Eye Makeup
Small eyes-Use a light shade of powder for the center of the lid and a darker shade in the outer edge.
Almond-shaped eyes Use a light shade of powder from your lashes to the brow, a medium shade on your lid, and a darker shade on the outer third of your eyelid.
Round eyes-Use light colored shadow over the entire lid and a darker shade in the crease. Apply eyeliner on both the top and bottom lids, and use mascara on the upper outer lashes.
Wide-set eyes-Use a darker shade in the inner corner, blending up and out. Concentrate eyeliner and mascara on the inner corner of the eye.
Close-set eyes-Use one color, varying from a light to darker shade. Start with the lightest shade one-third away from the inner corner of your eye, blending darker shades up and out. Use eyeliner on the outer half of your eye.
Deep-set eyes-Use eyeliner on both the upper and lower lids, remembering to smudge and soften the line.
Eye Makeup Tips
1. Use eye shadows to reflect mood.
2. Apply the lightest shade over the entire eyelid.
3. Apply the medium shade on the lower eyelid.
4. Apply the darkest shade in the outer corner of the eye to create depth.
5. Apply eyeliner with short strokes, starting form.
6. The center of the eye and working towards the corners.
7. Mascara finishes your makeup.
8. Do not wear bold eye makeup and a bold lipstick at the same time.
9. Try not to be too dramatic but there is a secret seldom revealed.
Follow these helpful tips to greatly improve your makeup experience.
Six tips to a younger you
1: Stay hydrated and do it with plenty of water! That does not mean soda, caffeine or any other type of liquid, even if it is low cal. Soda (even diet soda) has a high concentration of sodium. Sodium retains fluids. You need fluid that will hydrate and flush your body free of toxins. Make sure you are drinking at least 8 glasses a day!
2: Protect your skin from harmful ultra violet (UV) rays. We all love the sun. We love being in it and we love having a beautiful tan. The truth is you can poison yourself with too much sunshine. UV rays cause skin cancer and if that isn’t bad enough it causes your skin to age faster than it should, contributing to unsightly wrinkles. If you must play in the sun, make certain you are using an adequate sun screen. Don’t leave home without it!
3: Keep your skin clean. Use a soft warm cloth. Skin does not require scrubbing. You will do more harm than good if you do.
4: The best cure for wrinkles is to never have them in the first place! If you are like most of us, you didn’t listen to your Mom when she tried to tell you to stay in the shade, stand up straight and stop squinting!
5: Eat healthy. Knowing how and what to eat, can make a huge difference in how you feel. Improper eating habits can cause depression, weight gain, illness and an overall lethargy.
6: Don’t worry, be happy! A happy outlook appears to trigger the release of endorphins. Endorphins relax the cardiovascular system and cytokines which alert the immune system to pay attention in detecting abnormalities like cancer cells. Listen carefully to yourself. If you have put yourself down since childhood, over a lifetime, negative subliminal messages can take their toll by turning you into a pessimist. Spend one week writing down the phrases you use in your “self talk.” Chances are you will find that you repeat a dozen or so phrases over and over again that reinforce that negative image. If you know about them, you can change them. Outer beauty and inner joy go hand in hand.
Here are a few quick tips for increasing joy, hope and optimism that will work no matter what your age:
Make a list of at least 50 great things that happen to you every day.
Laugh a lot. You’ll heal your body and your mind. 
Discover a new challenge each month.
Try meditating for just five minutes each day.
Which hair color right for you
The most common problem seen with hair coloring at home and in salons is choosing a hair color that is too light for the natural shade of hair. Realistically, color can only lighten hair beautifully by a few shades. If you go any lighter than a few shades, you need to choose a high-lift product such as bleach or a professional highlighting system. Failure to do this often results in hair color that is much too brassy or even orange.
Word to the wise: high-lift hair coloring should only be performed by professionals. The controlled chemicals used in the process, if used incorrectly, can result in irreparable damage and/or chemical burns on the scalp and skin.
Another hair color mistake that is seen quite often is choosing a color that is too dark. Extremely dark hair color can be the most challenging to correct because dark color can actually stain the cortex (inner layer) of the hair, making it almost impossible to lighten. Again, avoid choosing hair colors that are more than a few shades darker than your own to prevent a costly cortex stain.
Breaking in Heels
There’s nothing better than breaking open that shoe box to find a fresh pair of heels ready and waiting for you to slip on. However, there is nothing worse than having to break in a pair of heels. Luckily, I am a Jedi Master at the art of breaking in shoes. Here are a few quick tips on how to cut down the time (and pain) of breaking in those new sky high heels!
Tip #1: Do it gradually: Bring them to the office. Slip them on while you are sitting at your desk for an hour or so each day. If they are really tight try walking around in them while wearing slightly damp socks. I know this sounds strange, but this will soften them and stretch them out.
Tip #2 Rough them up: Use a small piece of sandpaper (medium coarse) to scuff up the bottom of the shoe, this will help prevent slipperiness on certain surfaces.
Tip #3 Get rid of the pinch: If the shoes are pinching in certain areas simply place some moleskin on the areas of the feet. Then, soak your feet (with the moleskin still on) and the moleskin will expand. Put the shoes back on and wear them around for the day, this will stretch out the areas that are pinching!
Tip #4 You’re a real spud: This one is a tip from an editor friend of mine! Peel a larger potato and push it into the shoe (make sure it’s big enough to create a bulge). Leave the potato in over night and voila, your shoe should be stretched in the morning!
Tip #5 Bend + Stretch: Loosen those shoes up. Bend them upwards and downwards ( if the shoe permits) a few times. Then, use a hair dryer to blast them with heat for 2-3 minutes then repeat!
Made in America
Most of our clothes & shoes are made overseas but there are some trendy brands that are made in America. & Yes LEVI’s are made in California!
1. Pendleton Woolen Mills
Pendleton, OR
Est. 1909
Best known for its vibrant blankets, but no slouches in the way ofplaid shirts, either.
2. Filson
Seattle, WA
Est. 1897
These outdoorsy goods are a staple of urban woodsmen nationwide.
3. Red Wing
Red Wing, MN
Est. 1905
Iconic producers of resurgent, Rust Belt-ready work boots.
4. Alden
Middleborough, MA
Est. 1884
Stalwart of respectable brogues and loafers; rare company with legit claim to having never gone out of style.
5. Quoddy
Lewiston, ME
Est. 1909
Its handmade moccasins are so popular that they’re often on back order.
6. L.L.Bean
Brunswick, ME
Est. 1912
The iconic mail-order outfitter’s duck boots are ubiquitous, and with good reason.
7. Billykirk
Lancaster Co., PA
Est. 1999
Amish-made leather shoulder bags, wallets, and key fobs.
8. Gitman Bros.
Pilot Mountain, NC
Est. 1978
Some of the most solid (and, uh, patterned) ties around, made in a county known for its quarries.
9. Hamilton
Houston, TX
Est. 1883
The dress shirts are from the Lone Star State, but they’re classy enough for offices on the coasts.
10. Tony Lama
El Paso, TX
Est. 1911
Because you don’t want cowboy boots that were stitched anywhere but the Wild West.
11. Levi’s
Los Angeles, CA
Est. 1873
If you’re an authenticity junkie, you’re after Levi’s Cali-born, archive-based Made & Crafted line.