Harper’s Bazaar April 2014

Silver is the color of the month!

What’s Out -

1. Round Toe Oxfords

2. Rope Necklaces

3. Large Hoops

4. Doctor Bags

5. Clear Clutches

6. Thong Booties

7. Upper-Arm Bracelets

8. Spike Rings

Cosmopolitan April 2014

Late for Work? Getting Ready Quickly

At Home : Prep -

1. Quench skin - your skin’s desperate for a drink - especially if you skimped on sleep, which leaves skin parched

2. Look Alive - rehydrate dry, bloodshot eye with drops before bringing potentially irritating eye makeup anywhere near them.

3. Wake up your face - liquid foundation reverses the look of tired almost instantly. Dot it in the center of your face, and blend outward.

4. Perk up with peach - coral blush masks dullness. Cream formulas melt into foundations and can be dabbed on as you brush your teeth.

5. Work with bedhead - mist hair with texturizing spray, and throw it into a side braid. It looks good in public and sets the scene for a more stylish, work appropriate look later.

At Work: Polish

1. Add dimensions - pay creamy highlighter onto the tops of your cheekbones and lids. It attracts light, hiding dullness and shadow. Bonus - cheekbones look higher without a lot of effort.

2. Keep it simple and smudgy - double ended shadow liners let you create subtle definition with a pencil or shadow filled sponge tip. Finish with mascara.

3. Bring out the balm - busy morning are all about tinted lip balms - they are quick and comforting and require less precision than lipstick.

4. Finish your style - undo the braid, tousle texture with your fingers, and blast roots with dry shampoo for extra volume.

5. Scent yourself - keep a fresh, work - friendly fragrance at your desk for days when perfuming yourself at home is the last thing on your mind.

Harper’s Bazaar April 2013

What to Buy, Keep and Store

Buy - Ankle Strap Mules,  Metal Bags, Chunky Cuffs

Keep - Single Sole Pumps, Cross Body Bags, Chain Chokers

Store - Peep Toe Platforms, Lunch-Box Bags, Knuckle Duster

New Beauty Products to Try -

DiorSnow Anti-Spot Serum

Givenchy Le Rouge in Fuschia Irresistible

Givenchy Le Rouge in Rose Taffetas

Chanel Le Vernis Polish in Fracas

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color in Pink Blink

MAC Pearlmatte Face Powder in In for a Treat

L’Oreal Paris Visible Lift Color Lift Blush in Rose Gold Lift

Estee Lauder Pure Color Illumination Powder Gelee Blush in Tease

Glamour April 2014

How to Make Your Mani Last and Last

1. Skip the soak - it feels nice, but letting hands sit in a bowl of soapy water can actually reduce the bond between your polish and mails.  Instead, give nails a good wipe-down with a remover soaked pad.

2. Prep the surface - the newest base coats do more than fill in ridges and bumps; they make nail polish adhere better.

3.  Finish with gel - to lock in color and shine, paint your nails as your normally would, then finish with a gel topcoat. You’ll get long lasting gloss minus the time-consuming removal process of a salon gel manicure.

4. Seal the edges - don’t skip this step - it’s key to getting polish to last. After applying topcoat, run the brush along the tips to prevent chipping. Do an extra layer on thumbs and index fingernails. which tend to chip first.

5. Use cuticle oil - keep a bottle in your purse and apply it frequently to freshen up your main. When your cuticles are moisturize, your nails look better.

Instyle April 2013

Massimiliano Giornetti for Salvatore Ferragamo gives his take on fashion -

“1. Always wear what makes you feel desirable

2. Pay attention to tailoring

3. Embrace your feminine and masculine sides

4. Let accessories seduce you and others

5. Rethink Leather”

The trend for this month - “Floral Skirt”

How to pick the perfect one for you:

“1. The Fabric - this crop blooms in variety of materials. For a dressy event, pick a featherweight brocade or sheer lace. Denim and cotton are ideal for casual outings.

2. The Fit - find the silhouette that plays up your figure: full skirts camouflage hips; A-lines hug curves. Pencil styles provide a sleek line that flatters most shapes.

3. The Outfit - go solid on top if the print below is busy. Or mix patterns for a trendier  vibe- make it  work by keeping hues in the same color family.”

Photo Credit - Ann Taylor

Allure April 2013

This month try sunrise eyes.  “Blazing orange, peach, and yellow shadows smudged on the eyes with bronzer to the cheeks for a beachy vibe”

 

Photo Source - Amazon, Sephora Collection Eyeshadow in Banana Split

Photo Credit - NYX, NYX Eye Shadow in Hot Orange

Photo Credit - Saks Fifth Avenue, Dior Diorshow Mono Wet & Dry Backstage Eyeshadow in Pareo

10 Things Every Woman Should Have according to Donatella Versace

1. A day to night bag

2. A dog

3. A printed beach dress

4. Rosine fragrances, cream, and soaps

5. Pizza from  Lucali in Brooklyn

6. A good historical biography

7. A trip to a professional beauty - supply store

8. Pasta with caviar

9. Showstopping boots

10. Subscriptions to Apple TV and Netflix

New Nail Polishes to Try-

Photo Credit - Essie, Essie  Nail Polish in Hip-Anema

Photo Credit - Drugstore, Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Blue My Mind

Photo Credit - Amazon, Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Rockin’ Robin

Photo Credit - Illamasqua, Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Prosperity

Photo Credit - Drugstore, OPI Liquid Sand Nail Lacquer in Get Your Number

Photo Credit - Drugstore, L’Oreal Paris Nail Color in New Money

Photo Credit - Amazon, Chanel Le Vernis in Fracas

How to get Chip Free Tips

“1. Remove polish completely, then use a cotton ball or paper towel saturated in rubbing alcohol to clean natural oils from the nails.

2. Apply base coat over the entire nail and under the tip. That way, the polish won’t chip as quickly.

3. Paint the color all the way to the cuticles. Its okay if you get polish on your skin - you can clean it up later. It’s less likely to lift and peel there.

4. Don’t rush the dry time. After applying a topcoat, let nails air dry for 30  to 45 minutes.  Use quick dry drops only after 15 minutes to avoid flaking at the cuticles.”

The “Best” Anti-Agers Under $25

 

Photo Credit - Neutrogena, Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum

Photo Credit - Drugstore, RoC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream

Photo Credit -  Ulta, Boots No. 7 Protect & Perfect Intense serum

Photo Credit -  Aveeno, Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream

Photo Credit -  Burt’s Bees, Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Eye Cream

Photo Credit -  Walgreens, Ambi Fade Cream

Photo Credit - Drugstore, CeraVe Renewing SA Lotion