Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Fall 2010 Trends


Here are some fall trends that are arising in the fashion world as we speak. The fifties have influenced this season with neckerchiefs, feminine silhouettes, and gloves with fur (or faux fur) coats. Some beauty trends include red lipstick, winged eyeliner, and bigger hair on the runway. 

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Bombshell Hair


As I said I would earlier this week, I went out and purchased the Sultra "the bombshell" clipless curling iron. This product is fantastic! At first, it took me a while to get the hang of using it, but once I did, it became super easy and fast to create beautiful, shiny and soft curls! I am really impressed because usually, it takes me half an hour or more to curl my thick hair, but with this curling iron, it took me about ten minutes, including the time it took for the iron to heat up. Plus, since it curls hair so well, there is no need for hairspray unless you're going to be out of the house for more than about 7 hours. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is looking for incredible curls in less than half the time. 

ps: for loose curls, it takes 3 to 5 seconds, but for tighter curls (like Taylor Swift's, it only takes a couple seconds longer) 

Here's a video on how to use the product: 

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Natural Makeup Look

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Who wouldn't want to look naturally beautiful? This year, the trending everyday makeup look is to have a light natural makeup. This is my daily routine:
  • wash face with cleanser
  • apply moisturizer and neutrogena sunscreen (to prevent sun damage and wrinkles)
  • buff on the bare minerals matte (#1) 
  • add a touch of clinique blush to the apples of cheeks
  • apply Kat Von D. "tattoo liner" liquid eyeliner (#2), in the color "Maya" to the eyelash line on the top and bottom of eyes
  • curl eyelashes (to give the effect of bigger eyes)
  • apply a few coats of IMJU Fiberwig mascara (#3) 
Trust me, the best compliment is to hear that people don't even know that you're wearing makeup! Good luck! 

Friday, August 27, 2010

Loving the Lace



My everyday style consists of very laid back, comfortable outfits. Jeans are a staple item in my wardrobe, and since I live in a place which usually feels like an inferno, I wear a lot of racerback tank tops. Lace has come back in style lately, and I've been looking everywhere for anything lace. I still haven't let go of the whole zipper style, so I fell in love with this top from Urban Outfitters. It would go great with a nice pair of jeans and a cute pair of strappy steve maddens! Do you have any adorable outfits that you've found recently?

Chanel Ambassadors



What every fashion-obsessed girl wants to know is what a Chanel Ambassador does. Derek Blasberg (who wrote Classy, "exceptional advice for the modern lady"- a personal favorite book of mine) digs into the lives of the Chanel Ambassadors to find out what privileges an Ambassador has. What girl wouldn't die to be friends with the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, take home beautiful pieces from the not-yet-released Chanel collection, or go to Chanel fashion shows in Paris?! One can only dream....

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Shoe Wish List




As far as heels go, these two pairs are by far my favorite. The first ones are Jimmy Choo Glenys heels, with the gorgeous zip up front. The second pair are the ever so popular Christian Louboutin classic black Italian leather heels. Unfortunately, not all of us can afford shoes that cost over $1000. So for now, these are on my shoe wish list.;) 

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So here are some fabulous finds I have discovered lately. I've personally tried all of them (except for numbers 1 and 2, but I plan to purchase them this weekend), and they are the best beauty products I own. Some may be a bit pricey, but they are well worth every penny. I would definitely recommend all of them!

1. Sultra "the Bombshell" curling iron: $130
2. Sephora by OPI, "Just a Little Dangerous": $9
3. Nivea "A Kiss of Moisture" lip-balm: $3
4. Bare Minerals, Mineral Veil: $19
5. Bath and Body Works body mist, "warm vanilla sugar": $12
6. Bed Head "Ego Boost" leave-in conditioner: $15
7. Clean & Clear makeup dissolving foam cleanser: $6
8. Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector: $50
9. Diorshow Maximizer lash plumping serum: $28
10. IMJU Fiberwig Mascara $24