[Row 1: go with the flowy, getting groovy, oh behave!. Row 2: satin sister, ready to boa, and party on a platform]
Nails discover the retro glamour of the swinging sixties this winter with essie‘s lineup of six shades that bring back the shimmer and funky sophistication of the era. With names like party on a platform, ready to boa, go with the flowy, satin sister, getting groovy, and oh behave!, it may be time to find some white go-go boots and raise your hem line! While all of these shades look great on their own, approach the shimmery varieties as holiday enhancements to some of your pre-existing favorite shades with a top coat of sparkle to complete the look. Starting in November you’ll find these new shades for $9 each at essie.com, fine salons, and beauty destinations nationwide.
October 26, 2016
Polish Yourself with essie’s Winter 2016 Collection
October 19, 2016
Defy Seasonal Skin Woes with These Three Valuable Tips
There’s no doubt that the change in the seasons can wreak havoc on your skin, and since we are hinging on the full transition into fall and then winter, I’ve partnered with Aveeno to bring some important insight and products your way to prevent and treat skin concerns. With October being Eczema Awareness Month, it’s even more appropriate to understand how to care for potentially dry, itchy skin in the coming days.
I spoke with Dr. Jeanine B. Downie, M.D., Director of Image Dermatology in Montclair, NJ, and a Board Certified Dermatologist for the scoop on the most valuable ways you can combat skin issues at the get-go. Why does this happen at the beginning of the new season? For starters, the decrease in humidity leads to skin being drier faster, which can lead to itchiness, as the top layer is effected. I never would have guessed that a bit of humidity could actually be a good thing for skin balance and hydration!
Tip 1)Hand sanitizers are a no-no. Who knew that using them could actually flair hand excema or excema in general? Dr. Downie confirms that the antibacterial ingredients can really dry out your skin and make you definitely need to use itch relief balm. If your skin is already dry and itchy, it becomes even further stripped by the ingredients in these products. Instead, just wash your hands!
Tip 2) Nighttime is the right time! Our skin cells turn over at night, so applying something that will deliver continuous moisturization while you sleep is ideal! Aveeno’s got the whole family covered with its Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm and its brand new Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm, making it easier than ever to develop a ritual of application. These formulas are also have three times the amount of glycerin than other similar products, work for at least six hours, are paraben free, allergy tested, and non-greasy for rapid absorption.
Tip 3) But don’t forget to apply twice per day. The most important thing to do to combat eczema or dry skin in general is to use a good moisturizer to decrease the urge to itch, which means you should apply twice daily. It’s important to fully capitalize upon the benefits of products with intense moisture, like the Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm, to secure immediate and long lasting itch relief, which will break the itch=scratch cycle. With flu season right around the corner, you can also see a flair on the base of your nose from blowing. Remember not to pick wherever dry, itchy skin may occur, and if it is indeed your face, as long as you have no issue with acne breakouts, then you can put a little bit of the balm on your face and even layer makeup over top of it.
If you tend to not have severe skin issues at the change of the seasons (lucky you!), you can still use these balms to aid in overall skin hydration in areas that may be rough, like on your elbows, knees, or around the cuticles to help moisturize and repair the nail bed area. Shop the Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm and/or the Aveeno Eczema Therapy Itch Relief Balm at a suggested retail price of $17.99 at mass food and drug retailers nationwide, such as Target.
October 18, 2016
Fashion Week SS17 Beauty Trend Report
Judging from the recent runway shows for the upcoming spring/summer 2017 season, next spring will definitely be the perfect time to try out that bold lip color or vibrant eyeshadow that you’ve been hesitant to use in the past. The beauty trends from this most recent fashion week season are anything but subtle, with looks ranging from solid glitter lips to bright and bold eyeshadow that stretches way beyond the eyelids.
Classic looks like the timeless red lip also made a major statement on many prominent runways. One of the most notable trends that has taken off in runway shows all over the globe is the use of glitter. Bold looks even took over at New York Fashion Week, which is more known for showcasing extremely minimal, no-makeup beauty looks on its runways. Despite this however, DKNY’s show a few weeks ago had one of the most talked-about beauty looks overall. The makeup for the show was done by reknowned makeup artist Pat McGrath, who used the DKNY runway to showcase her most recent release, the currently sold out Lust 004 Lipstick Kit. The look is made up of a red lipstick base with pressed glitter on top, making for a truly show-stopping look. The glitter did not only show up on lips, but also in eyeliner, as seen at Versace, and in painted-on embellishments in various geometric shapes, as seen at Giamba.
Following along with the boldness of heavy glitter is the use of bold, colorful eyeshadow, which at many shows was applied also along the cheekbones as highlighter, as well as extending across the eyelids. At Victoria Beckham, emerald green and cobalt blue shadow made a huge statement, and was fresh and unusual compared to what the designer would normally choose for makeup looks. At Louis Vuitton and Max Mara, similar eye definition was used, but even more dramatic. Vibrant hues of green and orange were glided along both the cheekbones and eyelids at Max Mara, which was a perfect fit within its tropical-inspired collection. At Louis Vuitton, a sleek cat-eye in black liner was complimented by deep navy shadow, which extended far over the brows. Finally, among the abundance of bold glitter and vibrant eyeshadow, the classic red lip proved that it’s here to stay, making appearances on runways like Jason Wu, Cushnie et Ochs, and Creatures of the Wind. At Cushnie et Ochs, the look was slightly updated, and was actually two-toned. The top lip was done in a timeless red shade, and the bottom in a more vibrant pink-red.
Click through the slideshow above to see how these prominent beauty trends were used at other shows throughout fashion month.
October 14, 2016
Become a Perfumer with Demeter’s Foolproof Blending Trio
As a kid, I had a “make your own fragrance” kit, and pretty much thought it was the coolest thing ever, that is, next to my Fashion Plates kit. I would gingerly unscrew the lids of the essential oils, take a whiff, and try to squirt enough drops into a testing bottle to make a tolerable concoction. Although I don’t remember what ever happened to that kit, I DO remember that playing scientist and making an attractive custom scent was a lot harder than I originally thought it would be! Now as an adult, my time is quite limited so when I do need something custom or personalized, I sheepishly admit that I pay someone 95% of the time to do it for me.
That doesn’t always need to be the case, and I can now revisit my fragrance experimenting of yore, thanks to the new Foolproof Blending Trio option from Demeter Fragrance Library. If you aren’t familiar with the brand, it is truly an extensive catalogue, with over 300 scents and constantly adding new ones and new ways to smell them, such as through diffuser oils, atmosphere sprays, shower gels, body lotions, and massage and body oils.
The Foolproof Blending Trio let’s you pick three out of 10 of its classic scents, which include lavender, jasmine, wet garden, salt air, baby powder, and clean skin. You’ll get the three selected fragrances (1 oz each), and a toolkit with a bunch of testing strips, droppers, a funnel, and a yet-to-be-named empty fragrance bottle so that you can test and combine your notes into a one-of-a-kind creation. At just $45, you basically get at least four different fragrance combinations, which is quite a deal, and a load of fun in the process. Head to DemeterFragrance.com to pick up your blending trio, and if you need more fragrance blending tips, see Demeter’s handy guide, here.
