March 31, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
[Zoya Petals Collection]
Bright nail polish hues encourages the warmer weather to arrive and stick around for a while, and if it was up to me, year-round sunshine would be the perfect permanent fixture to east coast living! Alas, there’s absolutely nothing I can do to change that, so in the meanwhile, I will fixate on these gorgeous new colors from Zoya, the five-free nail polish brand, as part of its spring 2016 petals collection. Each shade boasts a heightened degree of sheen or shimmer, providing nails with a soft, opalescent effect, in the bottles of (from clockwise) Zahara, Tulip, Azalea, Aster, Leia, and Tulip. Each shade retails for $10, or you can buy the entire set for $60 at Zoya.com, and fine salon and spas nationwide.
Full Disclosure: Items were provided to Fashion Pulse Daily for editorial review.
March 29, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
There’s nothing that quite jump starts a warm weather feeling than thinking of deliciously hot sunny days in Florida, and vibrant shades of nail polish to accompany the perfectly blue skies and water. Essie’s new spring 2016 collection heads straight south, inspired by hip warm weather getaways found in places like Palm Beach and over the ocean, in a lovely tropical assortment that are sure to inspire you to book your next resort vacation, and stat!
I’m most digging the peachy and coral hues of lounge lover and sunshine state of mind, but there’s no denying the statement-making capabilities of off tropic (green) and poolside service blue), accompanied by the more subtle but nonetheless playful shades on (purple) and high class affair (blush nude).
As always, you can buy each of these currently available bottles for $8.50 a piece, at fine salons and beauty destinations nationwide. If you’re looking for an ultra tiny yet nonetheless chic set to pack in your carry-on luggage, consider one of essie’s two 2016 silk watercolor kits, each equipped with four vibrant shades in more compact bottle sizes (each kit is $17.50 and includes four mini bottles).
March 23, 2016
by Lane Botha
Whether your curl type is loose, classic, tight or kinky, the Queen of Curls, Ouidad, has a product tailored to you. The new Curl Immersion Collection is designed specifically for kinky curls. It brings consumers with this curl type a unique and luxurious salon line featuring lovely natural ingredients such as grapeseed, coconut, rosemary and sage oils. Not only does the collection consist of five products plus a travel set, but it is also complemented by the 3-step Express Hydration Treatment Service offered at Ouidad’s flagship salons.
While kinky curls aren’t exclusive to one ethnicity, the demand for styling products for this hair type is increasing as more African American women continue to embrace their curls. Ouidad’s distinctive blend of breathable, water-soluble, and plant-based ingredients will deliver moisture to the internal layers of your hair and add beautiful definition to your curl. If your goal is to understand, enhance, and properly care for your curly tresses, look out for The Curl Immersion Collection that will be available beginning June 2016.
March 21, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
Sarah Hyland at the 2016 Oscars
We’re now entering that tricky transition period from winter to spring, a time that can be extremely difficult not only in terms of clothing, but beauty as well. Fresh out of a season packed with bulky knit sweaters and long pants, your skin is probably paler than you’d like it to be during this time of year. Luckily, there is a simple solution to this beauty dilemma:
self tanner. This can be an intimidating product for many people, so I got some expert tips from makeup artist Allan Avendeno, who recently did actress’s Sarah Hyland’s beauty look for the Oscars using tanning products from Vita Liberata.
Q: What was the inspiration behind this look?
A: Sarah’s silver gown was definitely a factor in making her skin perfectly bronze and glowing. It was a nice contrast between the silver on her body and the golden hue on her skin (achieved with Vita Liberata Marula Oil Self Tanner).
Q: What are 3 do’s and 3 dont’s of self tanning?
A: – DO shower and exfoliate before self tanning.
– DON’T moisturize before self tanning.
– DO use a mitt to apply the self tanner for no streaks.
– DON’T use your hands to apply the product. You will more than likely leave streaks, and you can’t apply the product fast enough all over your body before it stains your hands. A big mess!
– DO use proper moisturizers that don’t break down the tan, but actually prolong your color (like Vita Liberata Moisture Boost Body Treatment).
– DONT use products like baby oil or lotions with greasiness because your color will disappear fast!
Q: Is there a specific skin care routine you should go through while wearing self tanner?
A: Avoid using scrubs and shower oils. After showering, hydrate your skin, but with the proper moisturizers that don’t strip the tanner.
Q: What are the best makeup products to use to compliment a tanned look?
A: With a tan complexion, a beautiful peach or coral blush and a peach stain or lip balm will give you a perfect, healthy glow!
All Vita Liberata products can be purchased online at www.vitaliberatausa.com.
