Beauty Tips for Summer 2010

July 4th, 2010

What will be summer like if you will not take some time to enjoy the sand and the sun? Summer should be fun and nothing can go better than enjoying it by the beach or by a pool with a drink or a partner.

Here is a list of must haves to have that beach-chic beauty this summer:

Face

Per-fekt Beauty Skin Perfection Gel – This product is a hybrid of a primer, foundation, and a moisturizer in ell formula making it water and sweat resistant. The gel promises to give great even, sheer, and flawless coverage. This is designed for every skin type and helps in reducing the size of your pores and decrease the redness on your skin. The packaging is also quite handy if you need to bring it to your summer getaway.

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My Biggest Crimes of Fashion: 2

March 29th, 2010

donts-7ANYTHING MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL HAS EVER PUT ON. Ever.

What about you guys?

My Biggest Crimes of Fashion: 1

March 28th, 2010

dont-1Fanny packs are bad.  Fanny packs are very, very, very bad.

Do not wear fanny packs.

Actually, do not wear belly shirts and leggings either.

NO.

Sparkle & Shine — Not Too Showy!

March 20th, 2010

ss-2010-sparkle-dress-2Now that we have talked a little bit about one of the dress trends that I love, let’s move onto another trend that is going to be huge this spring and summer and to be honest – it’s awesome.  Sparkle and shine, which is what this spring and summer is all about!

This trend has been around quite a long time and I can tell you for sure that it is absolutely beautiful however you do not want to overdo it on the sparkle.  You want to keep it all chic and do not become a showy girl, because that is just not flattering.

The cool thing about sparkles is that you can use a lot of them or just have some of them, it depends on your mood!

Knotting & Draping — It’s In For Spring!

March 19th, 2010

trends-spring-summer-2010-knottingWhen it comes to fashion, it is something that is constantly switching and changing up and it can be very, very difficult to actually keep up with a lot of the trends that are out there, but that is what I am here for, to ensure that you are up to date on a lot of the fashion trends that are out there!

For example, did you know that knotting and draping in the way of shirts and dresses is actually one of the hottest fashion trends out there?  It is not about being complicated, in fact, it is about being simple and I have to say that these dresses are incredible looking!

You want style and fashion?  Make sure that you incorporate some Ancient Greek into some of your clothing choices!

2010 Spring Makeup Tips: 1

February 27th, 2010

long-lashes

When it comes to makeup, there are a ton of different trends that you can follow and many different colors and styles that you can use, especially when spring rolls around.  Well, I am here to give you some tips and tricks that are going to work beautifully for not only the springtime but also for the summer!

One trend that is huge this spring is long, long lashes.  For one, long lashes are something that is absolutely craved and something that everyone wants, especially right now.  Whether you are getting fake lashes or you are coating up the lashes you have, long lashes are in!

Next, we will talk about the lips and what colors are in for your lips.  Seriously, you gotta stay tuned!

2010 Spring Makeup Tips: 2

February 27th, 2010

red-lips-2Now that we have touched base on your lashes, let’s go ahead and move onto your lips.  Typically, spring makeup is all about the pinks and the purples, but this time, it is all about the beautiful redness of your lips.  That is our next trend, red lips.  Red lips are going to be huge, huge, huge in the spring.

Brick, crimson, blush – really any red that you want, you can truly get yourself some beautiful red hues for your lips.  You also want to make sure that they are shiny lips, as that is another trend that ties right into the red lip trend.

Spring is all about color and when you are dealing with makeup, you truly want to pop this spring!

Valentine’s Day Trends: 2

February 10th, 2010

resizebelgian_chocolate_truffles-41Now that we have talked about cupcakes – let’s talk about Valentine’s Day number one selling candy … chocolates.  Long ago, chocolates were just a heart-shaped box that you gave to your lover as a gift.  Nowadays, chocolates are actually fashion trends and it is not as simple as just going out to the supermarket to get.

Now, you need to make sure that if you are looking to specialized and fashionable chocolates, you need to order early and online is going to be the best option for you.  There are chocolates of every single color – style and sometimes, you can even make them personalized.

Personally, I am still a Godiva fan – and always will be but if you want something different and unique, online is the best places to find  them!

Valentine’s Day Trends: 1

February 7th, 2010

valentines-day-cupcakes-300x300When it comes to Valentine’s Day, there are a heck of a lot of trends out there and I can tell you for sure … that you need to make sure that you are taking advantage of this year is cupcakes.  Cupcakes are definitely popping up everywhere – weddings, holidays and now … Valentine’s Day.

Buying your sweetheart cupcakes for Valentine’s Day is not an easy task though, because you want to make sure that you get gourmet cupcakes, as those are the best.  These cakes are just one example of what a gourmet cupcake truly is.

In the next blog, we will talk about chocolates and what fashionable, stylish chocolates you should be on the look out for!

What Is In in 2010: 2

January 25th, 2010

sheer-2Our next sexy spring and summer styles involves the sheer, the see through, the semi sheer, and so on. You get the idea.

Now, this does not mean that you have to bare it all and leave nothing to the imagination — far from it! Oh no, ladies, this style is all about the feminine. It is about subtlety — that lost art of sexiness that regrettably seems to have disappeared around the time Atlantis vanished under the sea.

Tight tops you can see right through? No way! Dresses that cover up nothing? Absolutely not!

How about sheer layers, creating a floaty, diaphanous look? A drape that is purely feminine, and sexy because it hints and teases rather than screaming and pointing at your sexuality in bright neon letters!