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3 Feb

IN THE MOOD FOR SPEED (MAKEUP APPLICATION)

    In your search to find new beauty products, here is a fabulous affordable lineup that will take you out the door in one minute flat. Coppertone Clearly Sheer Sunny Days Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30, The Colossal Cat Eyes Maybelline mascara (no need for the eyelash curler with this), e.l.f. Expert Liquid Eyeliner, Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss, Rossetto Rouge #32, Benefit fine-one-one cream stick or your favorite bronzer (Love fine-one-one for cheeks). Dot your best skin match concealer where needed.   Here is a link to one of my favorite makeup artists, Lisa Eldridge, for a great makeup tutorial. no makeup look   Click here to purchase products: Coppertone Clearly Sheer Maybelline Volum Express, elf expert liquid eyeliner, Rimmell Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss, Benefit cream stick fine one one.  ...
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2 Feb

IN THE MOOD FOR A PREVIEW (LULULEMON LAB)

Checkout a preview of Lululemon's new Lab colab collection of New Yorker inspired streetwear that can move and has storage options for the New Yorker always on the go this Thursday, February 4 at their flagship store.  Sadly I can't make it but intend to go see it in late March when the new NoHo space opens (50 Bond Street).   Please post comments below about your skincare, hair and makeup beauty routine while constantly running to and from the gym. Top knot or bun, freshly scrubbed face, Vitamin E face cream or an oil, any black mascara, and Aquaphor for chapped lips, are my current go tos....
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2 Feb

IN THE MOOD FOR FRESH & BRIGHT (GIGI HADID)

I sent the first image to my friend who has a white bucket bag exactly like Gigi's and asked her if she was going to use it now in winter.  We agreed that it would look great with cream/winter whites.  The dilemma always is the shoe color however. I am loving Gigi's bronzed eye shadow and cheek with a nude lip makeup look. It is a nice change for winter just like the white bucket bag, fresh and bright....
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2 Feb

IN THE MOOD FOR PROOF #1 (AGE & FITNESS)

As sweat was dripping down into my eyes during this morning's Power Sculpt class, the instructor shouted "it's easy to look good in clothes but what matters is how you look naked".  Here is proof below that even a 40 year old can look amazing. Please leave your comments below for who looks sexier....
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2 Feb

IN THE MOOD FOR DRAMA

The recent runway (Spring 2016 Paris Couture shows) and this photo from a young edgy fashion blogger Jane Aldridge, remind me to reach for a bright red lipstick when I need a little drama.  All shades of red for lips will be a SS 16 beauty trend....
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1 Feb

IN THE MOOD FOR FRAGRANCE

Derek Lam launches his new collection of 10 Crosby fragrances on Thursday each marketed with their own 3 to 5 minute slice of life digital movies. "Drunk on youth" and "Looking Glass" sound interesting to me and may be worth a peek. The films go live on Wednesday 2/3/16 and here is the link to view them. Let me know thoughts if you do try the new scents. www.10crosbyfilms.dereklam.com...
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29 Jan

IN THE MOOD FOR KYLIE LIPS

Kylie Jenner is launching new lip shades and they look pretty. Here is Kylie's makeup tutorial from Snapchat Stories.  ...
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28 Jan

IN THE MOOD FOR AN ELIXIR

A 2016 skin care trend will be superfood powders and liquids that supposedly help prevent the signs of aging and more. These products are available at Space NK and Sephora. I am very skeptical and will be sticking with a balanced diet of healthy real food. 7 real foods: www.byrdie.com/foods-for-hydrated-skin 3 more real foods: www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/4-superfoods-glowing-skin 3 elixirs: www.humnutrition.com/products. www.thebeautychef.com/philosophy www.fountain.co  ...
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27 Jan

IN THE MOOD FOR ATTITUDE

Casual clothes – jeans, simple tops tuck front not back, blazers, leather, all in solid neutral colors. Roll up the pants, roll up the sleeves One nice piece of jewelry – cuff bracelet, layered delicate necklace, one long or one short necklace. Pumps - kitten, block, high heels. Easy breezy hair - a slight tousled wave. No makeup look – no bright or obvious color yet skin tone is even, cheeks are flushed or cheekbones emphasized, and eyelashes are curled....
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