Cosmopolitan May 2013

How to Wear Tricky Trends-

“Polka Dots

1. Too much volume or extra detail will leave you looking like a Disney character. Stick a simple silhouettes.

2. On their own, polka dots look crisp. Mix with another print for a more indie style, but be sure to keep everything on the same scale.

Crop tops

1. The shape is attention grabbing enough. Stick to black and white to avoid going over the top.

2. Show just a sliver of midriff, and pair your short top with a long, high-waisted bottom.

Peekaboo Shoe

1. Clean and well-pedicured toes are a must

2. When wet, plastic shoes can be slippery and more than a little uncomfortable, so save them for cooler days when you are less likely to sweat.

Metal Belts

1. Choose how bold you want to be - tiptoe into the trend with a narrow width, or make a statement with a wider belt.

2. Keep your accessories to a minimum -  a hard clutch and a sleek pair of heels are all you need to complete your look.”

$10 Beauty Buys -

Photo Source - Drugstore, OPI Lacquer in Pink Yet Lavender

 

Photo Source - Target, Champneys Citrus Blush Body Oil

Photo Source - Pacifica, Pacifica Mexican Cocoa Solid Perfume

Tips on How to get a Spring Face -

“Cleanse...twice!  Standard at spas: a double cleanse. Take off makeup with a wipe, then suds up. A power brush deep-cleans.

Peel Pores Used twice a week, at-home peels are a great alternative to pro extractions. Look for glycolic acid - awesome at dejunking pores.

Make Time for a Mask - So underutilized, mask are a complexion game changer. Wear one once a week while clearing your DVR queue”

Cosmopolitan April 2013

Here are some Botanical pieces to freshen up your wardrobe from Spring - 

Photo Credit - Asos

 

Photo Credit - Gap

New Collaboration that hit this month -

1. Levi is collaborating with Liberty of London. The collection stores in May 5.

2. Derek Lam is vibe to Kohl with influences of Rio de Janeiro.

3. Aldo and Preen are in partnership to bring heels from the runway to the stores.

4. Diane von Furstenberg and Roxy team up to bring new collection of swimwear and accessories.

Here is Jessica from Brootender’s  Strengthener mask [a protein packed moisturizing mask]

1/2 banana [to strengthen] or 1/2 avocado [to soften]

1 egg

1 tablespoon each coconut oil, olive oil, and honey

1/4 cup water

Mix and comb through damp hair. Clip up hair and cover with a shower cap. Shampoo after 15 minutes.

Beauty Buys under $10 -

Photo Credit - Caldrea, Caldrea Ginger Pomelo Hand Balm

Photo Credit - Maybelline, Maybelline New York The Rocket Mascara

 

Photo Credit - Somersets USA, Somersets Extra Sensitive Shaving Oi

7 Make - Up Trends to Try -

“1. Pop Art Lips - a Swipe of tangerine or fuchsia is awesome. Paint lips pink, then tap orange lipstick onto their center to this two-tone look.

2. Technicolor Hair

3. Aquatic Eyes

4. Celestial Skin - a streak highlighting on the ridge of cheekbones offers a higher bone structure when paired with a contrasting matte foundation. Pearly white pigments took best on fair complexion; peachy bronze works on everyone else.

5. Crimped Hair

6. The Smokey Brow - pick a pencil that’s at least a shade darker than your natural brows, and after brushing them upward, make small, feathery strokes to fill in the shapes. Sweep a brown shadow over them a soft, shadowy finish and then set with a brow gel.

7. Candy Shop Nails - use bright pastel like mint, sorbet, canary and paper white. “

Pick up the issue for more fashion and makeup tips, an interview with Sheryl Sandberg and her career tips.