November 5, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Iwore Maybelline lipstick (Red Revolution was my shade) on my wedding day, so you can say that the brand’s ColorSensational lipstick line holds a special place in my heart, and most importantly, never disappoints! I was excited to try out the newest addition to the lineup, The Creamy Mattes by ColorSensational, just launched this October and picks up on the trend seen on the runways of ultra dried down, matte lips. I’ve tried other matte lipsticks before with mixed results; some are so dry that it’s a task to drag them across my lips, fill in the lines, and make sure there are no cracks or creases throughout.
The beauty of Maybelline’s mattes are that they are extremely hydrating and creamy, so you get the resulting look of a matte hue without making your lips beg for moisturizing balm. Launched with a well-edited 10 shade lineup, the matte shades can be identified via a misted cap, and debut in the shades of Nude Embrace, Daringly Nude, Touch of Spice, Lust for Blush, Ravishing Rose, Faint for Fuchsia, Mesmerizing Magenta, Craving Coral (my favorite!), Siren in Scarlet, and Divine Wine.
Maybelline New York the Creamy Mattes Lipstick by ColorSensational is available for about $7.49 each at mass retailers nationwide.
P.s. – Other new Maybelline launches that you won’t want to miss include The Falsies Rebel Black Mascara, Great Lash Real Impact Mascara, and Eye Studio Brow Drama Sculpting Brow Mascara.
November 5, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of fringe gone wrong, very, very wrong. The material is off, the length is too short or long, or the thickness of the fringe isn’t right, which leads to a generally costumey, cheap look. No thanks! There is great potential with fringe, however, to look casually elegant and every day functional, it needs to be the perfect blend of on-trend colors and shapes, and a delicate balance of the flyaway stuff for the ultimate movement and chic factor. You can enjoy a fringe bag these days without feeling like a flower child; see above for some simple silhouettes that work the fringe look with precision and below for the details.
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November 4, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
This isn’t JUST a feature about contact lenses, but the latest technology in eye enhancement that is poised to be a total game changer. Meet 1-Day ACUVUE DEFINE, a new launch with three lens options to enhance the outer ring of the eye, around the iris, known as the limbal ring, and available in three levels of intensity: NATURAL SPARKLE™, NATURAL SHIMMER™, and NATURAL SHINE™. Iris-inspired designs (see the images above) add depth and definition in a transparent format to let your eye’s unique properties and color shine right through, unlike using a colored contact that is thickly opaque to mask the color underneath.
At the US launch event I tested out a few of the lenses in my prescription strength, although for those of you lucky enough to not need a prescription, you can get the lenses without one. Either way, a visit to an approved optometrist is necessary to ensure a proper fit (also an eye exam and evaluation may be in order), currently across 15 states and growing.
In the photo above, I’m wearing a NATURAL SPARKLE™ lens on one eye, with the other being my natural eye without a lens; can you tell which one has 1-Day ACUVUE DEFINE on it? No one could tell exactly what it was that was different, and upon asking friends, I was told my eyes looked “very pretty,” or “alert” “the white around the eye was very bright,” or that “I didn’t even need any eye makeup,” my eyes looked so great. Wow! All lenses also feature LACREON®Technology (for moisture) and UV Protection, which is so so important for my usually dry, sensitive eyes. Available now, the pricing varies, but is approximately $75 per month.
What do you think; would you try the 1-Day ACUVUE DEFINE Lenses?
November 4, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Want to know whose doing it right for spring 2015? I will tell you: Aerosoles is! Comfort coupled with style is the mantra for spring, and nobody executes it better than this brand. From the “flatform” and “normcore” trends to everything that is lovely, ladylike and edgy, Aerosoles hits all the right notes in practical and fashion forward hues.
We’ve just got to keep our feet canvassed in boots and thick wool socks first to make it through this winter, predicted to once again be brutal. As you can probably tell, I’d rather talk about the cutouts and peep toe styles of what’s to come this spring; I love the idea of winter fashion but am completely at home in spring/summer pieces. For spring at Aerosoles, you’ll find a bevy of paired down styles that are great for work and the weekend, including a variety of wedge heights with cool ankle straps and slip-on sneakers in metallic animal prints that are very au courant. Check out the slide show above to see what I mean, and make your shoe shopping list for spring!
