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Spring has finally arrived, and it's time to break out those pretty pastels and lovely pinks when it comes to lip color.
Nyla, our Lulu*s makeup artist, updated yesterday's shoot with some great new lip products, and our ladies looked absolutely lovely.
To get the look below, start off with "Trimmed in Pink" Lip Pencil by Mac, followed by Mac's "Please Me" Matte Lipstick. Then, glaze your lips with Lip Fusion Gloss in "Blush" for a dazzling finish.
Pictured: Esley Rosalyn Dress in Pink
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Love is in the air, and with Valentine's Day just around the corner, I have found myself yet again gift-less. Normally I would run to the store and find whatever chocolate goodies and cute cards were left, but this year I was determined to make my own Valentine's gifts.
I have found some simple homemade gifts that are perfect for friends, family or that special someone in your life. They are both inexpensive, easy, and quick to make. Believe me, if I can cut, staple and paste, so can you!
Below is a link to a video from The Early Show on CBS that gives instructions on how to make these gifts as well as a few other Valentine's Day favorites!
For That Special Someone: Message in a Bottle
Materials you'll need:
-1 cleaned empty glass bottle
-popsicle sticks
-colored pen
For friends and family: Stuffed Hearts
Materials you'll need:
- 2 paper hearts cut out
- a stapler
- Whatever type of candy you wish (should be small candy so it can fit inside)
- small piece of paper for note
For the retro gal who has already mastered the hair and makeup, a vintage-style manicure is your next best accessory.
Sported by the bold and stylish Dita Von Teese, retro nails of the 30's and 40's have a very distinct and glamorous look. Each nail is grown long in an oval shape that is filed to a point at the tip. Traditionally the moons and tips of the nail were left uncolored, but I like how Dita sports it with the moons filled in with contrasting white lacquer.
Try out the look at home. I love this tutorial from MsFaintlyMacabre's YouTube channel. Her nails look stunning at the finish!
I am in love with the seemingly effortless glamour and flirty waves of Dita Von Teese's hair style in the above pic. Inspired by hair of the 1940's, Dita has perfected this look on her own, which in turn, inspired me to give it a try.
Dita recently tweeted on her Twitter page that she uses "Hot rollers in small+med sizes," and sometimes "iron+clips" in order to set her hair into retro glam waves. I found the perfect YouTube tutorial which goes over how to style and set the rollers to achieve a similar look.
Now all I need are some good hot rollers. Any suggestions?
I wanted to share with you guys a fun music video by Weezer for their song, "If You're Wondering If I Want You To." It features the Weezer gang in a Pleasantville type of town called ... what else? Weezerville. They're four best friends, and life is sweet in Weezerville.
Enter the femme fatale, played by the gorgeous and charming actress, Odette Yustman. Her character is what inspired this blog and a couple YouTube hair tutorials on the web. Check out her awesome costuming, makeup and hair!! I love the soft feminine look of the dress combined with the flawlessly crafted, 40's-inspired victory rolls.
Check out the video below to see what an impact her looks make on Weezerville and the surprising ending!
And if you're inspired by her look like I was, give the hair tutorial by the talented LisaFreemontStreet a try. It shows a quick and easy way to get a similar effect.
Now, if I could only get my hands on that darling yellow dress ...
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After all the holiday cheer has passed and January's bitter cold sets in, we fabulous and stylish girls may find ourselves in need of some extra layers to keep us insulated from the chills that convince us to stay in bed with the covers pulled over our heads.
For me, winter used to be a long, dreary season during which I didn't really care about what I wore. My old college sweatshirt, go-to blue jeans, and a humongous, unflattering old coat would do just fine.
What I know now is that layering a winter outfit is an art in itself. An art that, once mastered, can have you looking quite put together and weather-appropriate whether you're going to work, school or running a couple of errands.
My new favorite blog to visit for fashion tips is The Freelancer's Fashionblog. This vintage lovin' lady, (whose drawing is featured above), teaches the art of layering in her newest post, "The Anatomy of Dressing When It's Really Really Cold."
I love the use of the word "Anatomy," because that's really how technical layering can be. The Freelancer's Fashionblog advises to use buildable layers of warm knits, wool and handy accessories to not only keep you looking cozy but cute. I've already borrowed some of her tips to help me out on my teeth chattering passage to work.
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Accessories are my favorite part of the layering process. A hat like the Sunny Disposition Cap in Black [sold out!] will help keep your body heat from escaping. We pretty much all own this hat at the office and wear it every day, so it works!
I love layering my Argyle Addict Knee High Socks under my long john pants and skinny jeans. They go great under boots too. Last but not least, my most recent find are the High Five Arm Warmers in Purple [sold out!], which allow my hands to defrost and get typing happily again. Yay!!
On a typical Wednesday night, I found myself once again searching on YouTube for a cool vintage makeup tutorial. My goal was to find just the right retro look for those upcoming holiday parties.
It was then that I came across one of the best Dita Von Teese inspired tutorials I have ever seen by makeup artist and writer, Ashley, known on YouTube as HollywoodNoirMakeup.
Ashley's vids are so wonderful because you know you're seeing professional quality work brought to you in an everyday, understandable language. Ashley uses her creativity and makeup artistry experience to teach her viewers anything from how to get the perfect red lip, to how to shape your brows, to more artistic and edgy makeup looks for those looking for a little something different. She is truly a makeup wizard with a MAC brush as her wand.
Here is the Dita Von Teese look I found. Give it a view, and watch the glamorous transformation begin!
Don't forget to subscripe to HollywoodNoirMakeup for more great tutorials!!
Beautiful skin with a healthy glow never goes out of style.
Below are pics of celebrities that I absolutely admire for the radiance of their skin. From the flawless luminescence of Dita Von Teese, to the sun-kissed glow of Jessica Alba and the dewiness of Liv Tyler, there is much evidence to show that a soft, candlelight glow can go a long way in enhancing your look.
Step One: Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Step Two: Adopt a Pro-Active Skin Care Regimen
Step Three: Try These Makeup Bag Tricks
No longer just a uniform accessory for school girls, knee high socks are making a big comeback this season for women of all ages. Spied constantly on the stars and repeatedly on the set of Gossip Girl, these socks are truly strutting their stuff!
The look is so easy, simple and cute. These socks especially make a great transition piece for fall, allowing you to transform shorts or a skirt into a colorful, weather appropriate outfit.
I love them paired with a sophisticated oxford heel or cute bootie, as seen on Blake Lively below. They also make a perfect couple with the growing trend of tall boots as seen on Victoria Beckham and Jessica Alba (below).
Available in many different colors and prints, these stylin' socks are taking the center stage when it comes to fall wardrobes everywhere. If you want in on the trend, check out our new collection of knee highs.
My favorites? The Argyle Addict Knee High Socks in Brown and the Kawaii Crocheted Knee High Socks in Teal.
My freshman year of college, I took one of the most risky leaps when it comes to hair: I chopped off my long locks into a 20's style bob. I left the salon with chin length hair that was shaved in back with short pixie bangs in front.
The look was a blast, but I eventually missed the versatility of my long hair, which took a whole year to grow back. Now,when I get a hankering for short hair again, I'll know just to do this look - a faux bob - sported by women in the 30's. Very old Hollywood.
Short hair for a day without the salon visit or the year long commitment? Yes please!
What You'll Need
1. Sponge Roller Set - about $10 at Target
2. Spray Bottle
3. Bobby Pins
4. Hair Spray
5. Hair Net
What to Do
1. Spray your hair damp with some water
2. Roll hair in sponge rollers (please see video below for placement)
3. Secure rollers in a hair net
4. Sleep on overnight (surprisingly comfy) or let air dry for at least 3hrs.
5. In the morning, remove rollers closest to the face and brush each out individually, smoothing with pomade
6. Remove rollers in back, pin back hair to the nape of the neck so it looks bob-length
7. Let the front curls frame your face
8. Hair spray!!
9. Just for fun, tell everyone you cut your hair :)
I highly recommend watching the video below by the talented LisaFreemontStreet that inspired me to do this look. She works wonders when it comes to vintage hair styling. I've been learning so much about how to use hot rollers, sponge rollers, pin curls, and pillow rollers just by watching her vids. Happy styling! ;)
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