It’s all good!
The video above shows what looks are hottest around the country. They’re all great, but I especially love the hair painting. The results were stunning.
Hairstyle Video: What’s Hot in Different Salons Around the Country
May 4, 2011 By
Lovely Idea for Mother’s Day – Literally
April 8, 2011 By
If you’re stumped about what to get your mom for Mother’s Day, you can’t possibly go wrong with Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker for Women, Eau de Parfum, 3.4-Ounce Spray Bottle
If she’s a Sex in the City fan, a season of the show packaged with the perfume would leave her smiling for months.
How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
March 21, 2011 By
Dark circles under the eyes is a problem all of us face at one time or another. When they show up – hideously unannounced and most certainly uninvited – we don’t care WHY they’re there so much as we want to know how to get rid of them.
Getting rid of dark circles under the eyes is actually fairly easy. Fortunately, we can camouflage the dark circles as we’re in the process of getting rid of them. There are tons of concealers on the market that can put them out of sight and out of mind, but are you using the right kind?
You just have to arm yourself with the right weapons. Below are some tips that’ll help you if you’re battling under eye circles.
- Be sure you’re getting plenty of rest. If life has been particularly busy and hectic lately, you may require even more sleep than you’re getting.
- Be sure you’re eating a well-rounded and healthy diet. If you’re cutting too far back on calories and/or cutting out different food groups, make no mistake about it, it’ll show on your face. You need to make sure you’re getting enough healthy food. You know, proteins, vitamins, vegetables, fruits. It seems like common sense, but so many of us fail to eat the right kind of foods.
- When buying eye creams, look for those with retinol, hydroquinone, green tea, or vitamin c.
- When camouflaging dark eye circles, choose concealer that’s one shade lighter than your skin and yellowish in tone. A lot of people make the mistake of trying to throw on layers of foundation or they’ll try to use dark concealer – under eye circles are wise to that game and will just shine through.
The products shown in this post are trusted and used by millions – and for good reason… they work! Like all things, when it comes to beauty, the trick is to try several different products until you find the one that you simply can’t live without. One other piece of advice: When choosing beauty products (cosmetics, fragrances, lotions, beauty treatments, hair care products, etc.) keep this in mind – the “big” names got that way for a reason… they know what they’re doing. When tackling something like dark circles under your eyes, go with the brands that are household names. They didn’t get that way by accident and they didn’t get that way by letting people down.
Garnier Anti-Dark-Circle Eye Roller
Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye Roller Features and Product Description:
- Non-Greasy Formula Is Gentle To Your Skin
- Enriched With Caffeine And Lemon Essence
- Instantly Corrects Dark Circles
- For Most Skin Tones
Instantly roll away dark circles. Caffeine Gel + Rollerball energizes and stimulates microcirculation. Lemon Essence brightens. Tinted mineral pigments instantly corrects dark circles. Over time, lack of sleep and daily fatigue make eyes look tired. Microcirculation slows and the delicate skin around the eyes becomes thinner and more translucent. Dark circles and shadows appear. Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle Roller is right for you if you want to instantly correct the appearance of dark circles and brighten the skin around your eyes. After cleansing with Nutri-Pure, use Skin Renew Anti-Sun-Damage Daily Moisture Lotion SPF 28. Apply Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle Eye Roller in the morning and as needed throughout the day. For advanced care, incorporate into your routine: Skin Renew Radiance Moisture Cream – Clinically tested and reviewed by dermatologists and ophthamologists. In 1 week: eyes look bright. Dermatologist tested for safety. Ophthalmologist tested. Gentle to skin. Allergy tested. Non-greasy.
The Olay Regenerist Eye Serum, 0.5 Ounce
Olay Regenerist Eye Serum Product Features and Description:
- Moisturizes and Lifts
- Natural regeneration of collagen and elastin
- Non-Greasy
- Use morning & night on cleansed skin
Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum visibly lifts and brightens the area around the eye – lids, corners and under-eyes – without drastic measures. It contains an amino-Peptide complex that hydrates to firm skin and allows the natural regeneration of collagen and elastin. Skin’s natural glow will be restored and left feeling velvety-smooth. Fragrance free. Dematologist and ophthalmologist tested. Non-greasy. Use morning and night on cleansed skin. Place small dots all-around the eye area–under eyes, outer corners, eyelids–and smooth in until thoroughly absorbed.
How to Make Your Hair Grow: A Top 10 List
March 7, 2011 By
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, how does your garden grow? The modern version would tell Mary to keep the gardening 411 and share her secrets to growing her hair. Whether an individual is having trouble with thinning hair or hair that seems to have simply forgotten how to grow, nearly everyone seems to be asking the same question, “How can I make my hair grow?!”
Fortunately, the answers are specific and fairly simple. However, as with all great advice, you have to be consistent. You can’t abide by them for a day, a week, or even a month and then give the advice the “brush off” (sorry, I couldn’t resist). You have to make the following hair care and hair growing advice a part of your daily life.
The extra good news is that the following tips won’t just help you grow hair, they’ll help the hair you have look its best. Taking care of your hair will make it shinier, healthier, and more beautiful than ever before.
A final thing to keep in mind: Do as many of these as possible for the best results. The more tips you carry out, the better your success will be.
- You’ve heard it before, you are what you eat. No truer words were ever spoken. If you want your body, your health, your hair, and even your skin to be their best, you MUST watch what you eat. Eat protein-rich foods (chicken, meat, pork, Boca Burgers) for beautiufl tresses. Protein is also essential to beautiful, healthy skin. Also, eat lots of fish, since fish contains the essential natural oils and fatty acids that your hair needs. Fish is also excellent for you overall health.
- Drink plenty of water. Water’s great for your hair as well as your skin.
- Be sure to get plenty of the B Vitamins. Look for B2, B5, B6, B9, and B12; each is vital to hair growth. Try to get these vitamins in your daily diet. Research the foods that are highest in the B vitamins. Also, here’s a great trick: Fall in love with vitamin-fortified cereal as well as Vitamin Water. Look for the ones containing B Vitamins.
- Get plenty of rest. Being tired is bad for your complexion, your mood, and your hair. Is it any wonder they refer to it as getting your beauty sleep?
- Find a way to deal with stress. Stress wreaks havoc on your entire body, head to toe.
- Use gentle shampoo and conditioners. If you have a problem with thinning or flat hair, only condition the ends. Conditioning the roots will only make your hair flatter.
- Go easy with the styling products! Too much gunk will make your hair look lifeless, dull, and flat. Besides, they aren’t necessarily healthy for your hair anyway. Remember, try to keep it as simple as possible.
- Put down the flat iron and step away. If you use hair tools such as flat irons, blow dryers, and curling irons daily, you’re doing more harm to your hair than you’ll ever realize (before it’s too late, that is). Mix things up! Let your hair be full and wavy (or curly) some days – sleek on others. Not only is it healthy for you hair, it’s always better to mix things up and keep them interesting!
- Allow your hair to dry naturally. After washing your hair, gently pat it dry with a big , soft towel. Don’t scrub it wildly like some people do – what part of that actually looks nurturing to hair?!
- Avocados are great for beautiful hair. Peel the avocados, remove the pitt, and mash them together with lemon or lime juice, a little salt, and (if you like things spicy) crushed red pepper or chopped jalapeno.
Rihanna’s Reb’l Fleur Ad – Stunning!
February 11, 2011 By
Here is gorgeous Rihanna’s much-anticipated ad for her new fragrance Reb’l Fleur (Rebel Flower!). It’s sexy, feminine, beautiful, mesmerizing.. All the things Rihanna is, herself. I can’t wait to try Reb’ Fleur!
Duck Feet Nails: Hot Manicure Trend
January 28, 2011 By
New Manicure Trend: Duck Feet Nails (click for larger view)
Wow. Just wow. Check out the Duck Feet Nails above! I’d actually never heard of Duck Feet Nails before today but danged if I’m not madly in love with them. They’re stylish, unique, and deliciously 70′s. These Duck Feet Nails are something you’d definitely see (and surely WILL see) on Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and the Kardashians.
Like the celebs mentioned, they’re sexy, fun, and seem to delight in being extraordinary.
From Stylelist.com:
Celebrities like Ke$ha, Rihanna and Katy Perry have been known to add a little self-expression to their digits with elaborately decorated nails, but the trend isn’t merely sweeping Hollywood, it has worked its way across the country into small town salons as well.
New York City-based manicurist Julie Kandalec, whose work recently graced the hands of Brooklyn Decker on Esquire’s February 2011 cover, has always loved getting creative at work, but picked up on the budding trend on a trip overseas.
“This new wave (of nail art) I just noticed about two years ago when I went to Hong Kong,” she says. “Then I was in Japan in November for the Tokyo Nail Expo and, over there, holy cow! They use crystals, glitter, 3D and Hello Kitty… it’s wild. It’s really, really cool.”
Proof that literally everything is in 3D these days, Kandalec explains what the term means in relation to nail art.
“Basically it’s when you place anything that stands out from the nail — maybe a charm, a crystal or sculpted flowers made with colored acrylic,” she describes. “It can be anything you can find in a bead store, things that aren’t even really designed for nails. For example, the Japanese love Hello Kitty so we could use Hello Kitty buttons or anything like that which sticks out from the nail.”
You have to read the rest of this article and check out the other pictures of HOT manicures. You’ll completely flip for the Japanese 3D manicured nails. So gorgeous, they’re works of art.
2011 Nail Polish Trends
January 13, 2011 By
I found a great site today (Refinery29.com), and they have a fabulous post about 2011′s hottest Spring Nail Polish Trends. I was going to do a similar post, so I figured I’d just save my time and let you guys enjoy their hard work.
2011′s 6 Coolest Nail Polish Trends
I’m in love with every color, especially the “Nature Nudes”. That’s the look I’m currently wearing. I also am obsessed with the Peach, which looks perfect with a tan.. and the gun metal greys. Anway, just be sure to check out the link I posted and let me know what colors of nail polish you’re wearing now and have planned for Spring!
“Glee” Nail Polish is Coming!
January 13, 2011 By
Well if Justin Bieber can do it, “Glee” can too.
“Glee” is teaming up with OPI for a nail polish collection that will be featured on the February 8th episode and will hit stores next month. The line will be available at Sephora exclusively.
The colors include:
“Slushied” an opaque blue, “Hell to the No” a a bold purple, “Gleek Out” a lime, glittery green, “Diva-in-Training” a poppy pink, “Who Let the Dorks Out” a peacock green, “Miss Bossy Pants” a rich raspberry, and “Mash-Up” a pearlescent green gray.
A mini set will feature limited edition colors including “Celibacy Club,” a glimmering, diamond top coat; “Express Yourself to Yourself,” a coral shimmer shade, and “Sue Vs Shue,” a navy blue.
Is it bad that I might buy a few of these? I’ll post pictures when I get my hands on either the polish or some photos from the website.
xo Stephany
Rihanna to Launch Her Own Women’s Fragrance
January 8, 2011 By
Parlux Fragrances Inc. is close to unveiling Rihanna’s long-awaited women’s fragrance.
The beautiful diva’s fragrance is called Reb’| Fleur. I love the name’s origin – it’s from a nickname Rihanna’s grandmother used to call her.
The fragrance is being launched by Parlux Fragrances Inc. Parlux chief exzecutive officer Fred Purches hopes Rihanna will prove to be somewhat of a third pillar for his business, along with Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson. “We need a third,” he said.
The fragrance, which will launch on January 25, is developed by Caroline Sabas and Marypierre Julien of Givaudan. The fragrance’s structure is said to have red berries, purple plum and peach. At the heart are Hawaiian hibiscus flower, violet, tuberose and coconut water. The base is formed by vanilla, patchouli, amber and musk.
The singer is said to have wanted a scent that reflected her roots in Barbados and life in New York and Los Angeles — “like high heels with a short, flirty dress,” she reportedly described it.
As for price points, a 1.7-oz. eau de parfum will retail for a suggested $49, the 3.4-oz. size will be priced $59 and a 6.7-oz. body lotion will be $30.
Taylor Swift’s First Cover Girl Commercial: Beautiful!
January 6, 2011 By
CG from Stephen Murray on Vimeo.
With her first Cover Girl commercial, Taylor Swift proved that she has as much charisma as she does beauty. Cover Girl made a perfect choice when they signed Taylor.
Great make-up, great spokes-model.
