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Runway to RealLife: Marc Jacobs Beauty
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Marc Jacobs enters the world of color cosmetics with a new beauty brand and collaboration with Sephora.
The new range covers sixteen different categories—from foundation, powder, bronzer, and lipstick to twenty-four shades of plasticized nail lacquers, including the high-gloss Jezebel (oxblood) and Shiny (clear) that debuted on Jacobs’ Fall runway. What makes these nail polishes—and the eye liners and concealers that are displayed beside them—different from all the others, of course, is Jacobs himself. “The passion does come through,” he insists of the very active role he played in the creative process. “You’re left with something appealing and seductive because there’s heart in it.”
The first product tried and tested: Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner – Gel Crayon – crazy good. Ro (Cocoa) is the perfect bronze eyeliner. Not too shimmery, this color defines and enhances the eye.
The Highliner is waterproof, long-wearing and richly pigmented. The formula applies like a gel pot but with the precision of a pencil. Super-malleable, this eyeliner glides on smoothly then sets in place for all-day wear.
Swatching all the colors, I noticed the shimmer is more of a sheen/reflection rather than tiny particles of glitter. Color looks almost “shiny.”
A built-in sharpener makes sure the crayon always has a perfect point for an instantly sharp look on the go. A true breakthrough product that provides easy application with intense color.
Quick Fix: GLAMGLOW
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With a legion of loyal followers and touted as “a facial in a jar,” I was curious to see what all the fuss was about. Designed for behind-the-scenes use in Hollywood’s entertainment, music, fashion & award show industries, GLAMGLOW Mud Mask was created to achieve immediate camera-ready, glowing skin.
GLAMGLOW’s patent pending continuous time-release technology TEAOXI® delivers ‘Super-Squalene’ and ‘EGCG Super-Antioxidants’ directly into the mud, supplying the skin with nutrients and free-radical protection. It also contains volcanic pumice rock, French sea clay and pieces of green tea that miraculously make skin look healthy in just 10 minutes. It activates moisturizing collagen synthesis, a gentle resurfacing exfoliation, and helps to leave skin smoother, brighter, and softer. The French sea clay absorbs impurities without removing natural oils, shrinks pores and tightens the skin creating a more youthful appearance.
When applying the mask, you will feel a gentle tingling effect, which I found to be very refreshing. This magical mud is a dark charcoal grey hue and has tiny grain-like scrubbers that gently exfoliate during application. The mask will harden on the face and turn to a lighter shade of grey. As soon as you remove the mask, the effects are visible. GLAMGLOW leaves the skin feeling fresh, clean and tight, but not dry. Skin appears healthy and glowing.
Declared a Neiman Marcus Beauty Award Winner for 2012, GLAMGLOW is a wonderful quick-fix for a big night out or when skin is just feeling dull or lifeless.
5 under $50: Summer Dress
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Take the guess-work out of summer outfits. With the simple summer dress, one can quickly and casually throw it on all summer long.
Look for universal prints and colors. If you choose a more trendy version, i.e neons and/or bold prints, it will be more recognizable and you will not get as much wear out of it. Let the summer dress be the base of any ensemble and change it up with different pairings: jackets, scarves, layers (crop-tops/slouchy tees) and accessories. These dresses will be in your closet for numerous summers to come. Here are five favorites all under $50.00.
Volcom ~ Festivus: $45.00
Element ~ Robin Striped Dress: $44.50
BB Dakota ~ Dora Stripe Dress: $49.00 (sale)
Hive & Honey ~ Floral Blousant Dress: $39.99 (sale)
Forever 21 ~ Casual Chambray Dress: $15.50
Weekend Ensemble: Juicy Couture
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This weekend is all about being lazy!
Have a good one!
Ashling
Featured: Juicy Couture Tropical Print Sweatshirt, Joes Jeans Cut-Offs, Topshop White Paisley Triangle Bikini, J.Crew Vineyard Leather Flip-Flops, Rayban RB3025
Summer Makeup Collections 2012
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Summer Makeup Collections are my absolute favorite. The bright colors and fun, free-spirited nature embody what the summer should resemble. The color-palette in these collections are always inspired by some exotic destination and being swept away to a beach with blue skies, hot sun, pristine white sands and tropical surroundings. The following six collections embrace summer with delightfully sunny shades, bronzed/sun-kissed skin and vibrant bursts of color.
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Summertime De Chanel 2012 is currently available online and at your local counters. Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, replicates the natural glow of radiant, sunbathed skin. The collection includes two bronzers, an eyeshadow duo, eye crayons, lipsticks, lipglosses, and nail polishes (all limited edition). It is saturated with luminous bronze, gold and copper shades with a pop of coral perfection.
Must Have: Soleil Tan de Chanel & Rouge Coco Shine in En Vogue (bright coral)
Dive into summer with Yves Saint Laurent Summer Collection 2012. Available online and at department store counters May 2012, the collection features both limited edition and permanent collection items. The collection consists of universally flattering hues that aim to boost the radiance of the complexion and emphasize natural beauty. The collection combines discrete nudes infused with subtle shimmer and pops of aqua blues.
Must Have: Mascara Volume Effets Faux Cils Waterproof in Majorelle Blue
Dior Summer 2012 Croisette Collection is a magnificent compilation of limited edition and permanent items available May 2012. La Croisette is French for Little Cross Drive, the name of a prominent street in Cannes that stretches along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. This collection is inspired by a walk down the famous La Croisette, the colors of the seaside mixed with the glamour of the French Riviera. The Croisette Collection interlace tranquil aquatic shades with soft pastels and shimmering silvers.
Must Have: 1-Couleur Eye Gloss in Sunset & Tan
Guerlain + Emilio Pucci Terra Azzura Summer 2012 Collection is now available and is exclusive to Sephora and Nordstroms. Guerlain teams up with Italian fashion house, Emilio Pucci for a new color range that is inspired by “summertime on the Italian Riviera”. The collection features a bronzer/blush palette, an eyeshadow quad, a mascara, three lip glosses, two nail polishes, a blush brush and Guerlain’s famous powder pearls (Meteorites Perles d’Azur) packaged in and designed by Pucci.
Must Have: Meteorites Perles D’Azur
NARS 2012 Summer Collection is available now online and wherever NARS is sold. The collection features intensely pigmented earth inspired hues that are spiked with a bit of shimmer to illuminate the complexion and create a healthy glow. From icy peach to terracotta this collection is extremely chic and versatile.
Must Have: Liberté Blush
Thakoon for NARS Founder and creative director Francois Nars has partnered with fashion designer Thakoon Pachnigul to develop a limited edition nail polish collection inspired by Thakoon’s Spring 2012 collection shown at New York Fashion Week. The new polishes include 6 bright colors that were inspired by the spices found on Indian markets – bold, spicy and vibrant.
Must Have: Koliary Nail Polish (cyan blue)
Set sail for summer with MAC Hey Sailor! Summer 2012 Collection. Available May 24 (North America), May 2012 (International) this entire collection is limited edition. Hey Sailor! is a nautical-inspired collection combining vintage pin-up looks with nautical/aquatic shades. Decked out with stylish sailor-striped packaging the collection features a fleet of eye shadows, lipsticks, lipglass, powder blushes, pigments, Powerpoint eye pencils, Pro Long Wear lip pencils, nail lacquers and a new mascara – Zoom Water Fast Lash. Also featured in the collection are a boat-load of bronzing powders, Pro Long Wear bronzing powders, High-Light powders, MAC to the Beach body oil, Suntints and a new face blender brush 167SH.
Must Have: Zoom Water Fast Lash Mascara
Festival Fashion Series: Day 3
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Glow-T’s Festival Fashion Series ends with hats. A long weekend in the sun makes this a festival necessity. A hat gives personality to an outfit, so pick one that fits yours. Pair with simple pieces, so the focus is on the accessory.
A romper is a great piece to pack, easy all-in-one. Available in great prints and bright colors, they are casual and comfortable – there is a reason they are also called playsuits.
There are no rules when it comes to festival fashion except to have fun and be safe.
Option 1:
Sailormade – Endeavour Bracelet Black/Red, Rag and Bone – Floppy Brim Fedora, Haute Hippie – Embroidered Silk-Crepe Playsuit, Joie – Good Times Woven Flat
Option 2:
Marc by Marc Jacobs – Petal to the Metal Puchette Shoulder Handbag, DVF – Opal Wedge Sandal, Madewell – Biltmore Panama Hat, girl. By Band of Outsiders – Crepe Playsuit, House of Harlow 1960 – Large Resin Engraved Pyramid Necklace
Festival Fashion Series: Day 2
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Glow-T’s Festival Fashion Series continues with dresses. Simple and comfortable, dresses make packing a cinch. Grab solid colors, florals or patterns and accessorize accordingly. Long or short, dresses can be paired with boots, sandals or wedges. Form-fitting or flowing, a dress is an effortless option for festival fashion.
The cross-body bag is another necessity for festival style. Hands-free, these bags can be securely worn without worry. Perfect for dancing or exploring the grounds, a cross-body bag is something you don’t want to leave home without.
Option 1:
Pamela Love – Love Pyramid Pendant, Isabel Marant – Dicker Boots, Isabel Marant – Vick Printed Silk-Georgette Dress, Color in Optics – Marilyn Retro Sunglasses
Option 2:
Alexander Wang – Diego Bucket Bag, Splendid – Tomboy Ribbed Cotton Dress, Missoni – Zigzag Crochet-Knit Headband, J.Crew – Distressed Belt, TKEES – Thong Sandals
Mix-n-Match: Spring Suits
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Mix and match your favorite coordinates to create the perfect Spring suit. The blazer and short combo is a refreshing way to transition into Spring. From statement making florals and prints to original color combinations, discover new outfit ideas for the warm season ahead. Here are a few pieces that will mix-n-match effortlessly to ‘suit’ anyone.
Net-A-Porter ~ Rag and Bone 42nd Street: $450
Topshop ~ Structured Blazer: $130.00
Net-A-Porter ~ Elizabeth & James Bruce Floral Print Silk Jacket: $395
Shopbop ~ Elizabeth & James Colby Shorts: $235
Forever 21 ~ Sweet Polka Dot Romper: Out of stock
J.Crew ~ Scalloped Short: $118
No-Fuss Dress: Lanston
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I recently purchased this Lanston dress from Revolve Clothing. A great no-fuss dress, perfect for many different occasions and ready to throw on.
Asymmetrical design on the shoulder and hem. Cinched perfectly at the waist, can add a belt. Material is extremely soft and flowing, will not lose shape.
These are great pieces to have in your closet and invest in. An easy way to look put-together without exerting any effort.
Festive Fingernails: Best Red Nail Polish
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Red nail polish is a constant around the holidays. This bold color is festive, classic and timeless. However, not all reds are created equal. To find a red hue that complements your skintone follow these simple rules.
✳ For dark or golden skintones: bright, true reds look best.
✳ For pink undertones: lighter, orange-reds – will make skin look less ruddy.
✳ For pale skintones: the contrast of a blue-red is striking.
Red nail polish has a tendency to stain your nails. Apply a base coat first so your nails are protected from unwanted and hard to remove stains. Here are five red nail polishes, every girl should own:
Glow-T Gift Guide: All-Natural
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Glow-T’s Gift Guide ends with all-natural gift ideas. Give the gift of products that support and promote a healthy lifestyle. All-natural, paraben-free, gluten-free and environmental-friendly items made from the finest ingredients.
From Red Apple Lipstick – a gluten-free, paraben-free and allergen-free lipstick that is incredibly pigmented, applies smoothly and moisturizes lips with vitamin E and Shea butter – to – fun holiday gift sets filled with all-natural products. Here are a few ideas for the green girl in your life.
Melvita ~ Rose Nectar Gift Set: $55.00
Red Apple Lipstick ~ Gluten-Free Lipstick: $17.50
LUSH ~ Happy Christmas: $44.95
Skinbotanica ~ Pure Fiji Island Bliss Gift Pack – Starfruit: $44.00
Dermstore ~ Pevonia Botanica Your Skincare Solution Safe Sun Face & Body Pack: $46.00
Glow-T Gift Guide: Eyes
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Glow-T’s Gift Guide continues with eyes. Give the gift of beauty this year with glamorous holiday sets. Playful, sparkly, pretty and glittery, these sets provide hundreds of beautiful eye-looks. From coveted neutral palettes to amazing collectors items, here are a few gift ideas for the glamour girl in your life.
Nordstrom ~ Bobbi Brown Long Wear Eyeliner Kit: $42.00
Beauty.com ~ Too Faced Brushes Essential 3 Piece Set: $39.00
NARS ~ Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Eyes: $85.00
Urban Decay ~ Naked 2 Palette: $50.00
Sephora ~ MAKE UP FOR EVER Wild & Chic Aqua Cream Collection: $175.00
Cyber Monday Deals & Steals: Fashion
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Happy Cyber Monday! Take advantage of these stellar sales from your favorite fashion sites around the web.
AllSaints: Take 20% off all merchandise, including menswear, womenswear, and accessories when you enter Code: ALLSAINTS at checkout.
Madewell: 30% off sale items and free shipping with exclusive Code: ENJOY
Bloomingdales: For purchases of $250 or more, take $50 off plus, free shipping when you use Code: FREESHIP11
Shopbop: Spend $250 or more, take $50 off your order; spend $500 or more, take $100 off; spend $750 or more, take $150 off; spend $1,000 or more, take $250 off; or spend $1,500 or more, take $500 off. Use Code: BIGEVENT
ADAM: 40% off sitewide with Code: ADAMBF2011, plus free ground shipping on all orders.
DKNY: Receive 28% off your entire purchase plus free shipping.
Intermix: Take an extra 15% off sitewide Code CYBER15
J.Crew: 25 percent off plus free shipping – use Code: SURPRISE
Net-A-Porter: End of season sale – up to 50% off selected items.
Steve Madden: 30% off sitewide sale — plus free shipping — when you use Code: STUFFING
Bluefly: Shop already discounted designer goods at an extra 10% off
Rachel Roy: Take 40% off Rachel by Rachel Roy and 20% off Rachel Roy all day.
Tory Burch: Limited edition tote with any purchase of $150 or more; spend $250 get 20 percent off, spend $500 get 25 percent off, spend $750 get 30 percent off when you enter Code: GETGIFTS
Proenza Schouler: Enjoy free ground shipping on all orders placed on Monday.
The Halo Effect: Dior Poudre Shimmer Amber Diamond
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Dior Amber Diamond
Powder highlighting products can often look artificial. Dior Poudre Shimmer in Amber Diamond highlights the complexion with subtle sheen. Formulated with “Jeweled Microdust,” a finely micro-milled powder, the tiny particles kiss the light and leave skin radiant and glowing.
In typical Dior fashion, packaging arrives beautifully in a velvet pouch with a sturdy royal blue mirrored compact. The product consists of five blendable colors in varying sizes; ivory, pale pink, bronze, frosty rose and peach. Each individual shade can be worn alone as a highlight, on-top of blush or as an eye shadow or swirled together to create a warm and glowing champagne/gold sheen. The oil-free powder applies like silk and emits a soft illuminating glow.
Dior Poudre Shimmer is perfect for both young and mature skin. The finely-milled powder has no trace of glitter or sparkle, therefore will not emphasize fine lines or problem areas. It is designed to blend accurately with the skin’s natural tone for an even smooth finish. The universal shade works on every skin tone, making it an effective product all-year-round.
5 under $50: Leggings
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Versatile to wear with just about anything, leggings are a comfortable and stylish solution to outfit woes. Available in a multitude of colors, textures and patterns leggings continue to evolve each season.
Leggings Tips & Tricks:
❄ To avoid looking tacky, think of leggings as tights rather than pants. Choose longer tunics/blouses/tops to camouflage the obvious.
❄ Transition summer dresses and skirts into winter by adding simple leggings and a great leather jacket.
❄ Texture is key for a night look. Try metallic or liquid leggings paired with simple sweaters/blouses/tops.
❄ Incorporate fancy flats, boots or a matching pump; monochromatic footwear will make legs appear longer and leaner.
Leggings are an easy way to stretch your wardrobe, here are 5 lovely leggings under $50.00.
Target ~ Merona Women’s Lounge Leggings: $12.99
ASOS ~ Leggings in Metallic Knit: $26.96
Victoria’s Secret ~ Liquid Leggings: $39.50
Topshop ~ Burgundy Velvet Legging: $45.00
Forever 21 ~ Winter Wonderland Legging: $15.80
How To: Bright Eyeliner
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Bright eyeliner is a dramatic accent with minimal effort. A pop of color can “glam up” a makeup look instantly.
With this look, you want to tone down all other parts of the face. However, if daring enough, my favorite party season look is cobalt blue eyeliner paired with a fuchsia lip. Create your favorite combination with these easy steps.
Needed:
✒ Eye primer (Favorite: MAC Paint Pots)
✒ Matte White Eye Pencil (Favorite: NYX Milk)
✒ Bright Eye Liner (Favorite: Urban Decay 24/7 Pencils)
✒ Matching Bright Eye Shadow Shade
✒ Mascara
How To:
✒ Prime the lids and under-eye with eye primer.
✒ With a matte white pencil, draw a baseline where the bright color will go. (this will inhance the vibrancy of the color and help with the shape of the line)
✒ Trace over the white pencil with the bright eye liner.
✒ For a more dramatic look, make the outside line a bit thicker than the inside and extend it just beyond the lash line.
✒ Optional: Apply the bright eye liner to the lower lashes, keeping as close to the lash line as possible.
✒ Dip the bright pencil into the matching eye shadow and trace over these lines to increase brightness and ensure longevity.
✒ Apply two heavy coats of mascara to add definition and emphasize the look.
This look can be altered depending on preference and eye shape. Experiment with color and thickness of the line. If intimidated: Start by lining the lower lash line with a bright color only and leave lid neutral. Bright eyeliner is a great way to change-up your makeup routine and attain instant drama.
Great color combinations:
BLUE: Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil: Flipside & NARS Eyeshadow: Outremer
PURPLE: Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil: Ransom & MAC Eyeshadow: Purple Haze
GREEN: Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil: Mildew & Urban Decay Eyeshadow: Mildew
TURQUOISE: Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil: Electric & MAKEUP FOREVER Eyeshadow: 72
PINK: MAKEUP FOREVER Aqua Pencil: 13L & MAKEUP FOREVER Eyeshadow: 75
5 under $50 – Basic White Tee
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The basic white tee is a staple in my closet. I own a ton of them and am always on the look-out for more. Pair these simple shirts with new fall trends; leather pants/skirts, brightly colored pants/shorts and my favorite the velvet blazer. Here are a couple of my favorite basic white tees, all under $50.00.
Splendid ~ Vintage Whisper Boyfriend Top – $39.99
J Crew ~ Vintage Cotton V-Neck Tee – $29.50
Madewell ~ Artisan Tee – $29.50
Old Navy ~ Womans Perfect Tee – $7.50
Petit Bateau ~ Pack of 2 Women’s White Short-Sleeved Tees – $30.00
Let me know your favorites in the comment section.
Glow-T 