Monday, June 15, 2015

More Father' s Day Gift Ideas

Yes, this Sunday is Father's Day and if you are still looking for gift ideas, I have a couple for you....

For the polished Dad:

· The Tweezerman Essential Grooming Kit ($30) has all the tools he needs to make grooming fast & easy.

· Includes everything from tweezers, to nail clippers to facial scissors

· Available at Tweezerman.com


For the Dad looking to up his shave game:

· The Elemis Deep Cleanse Facial Wash ($28) & Energizing Skin Scrub ($46) make the perfect present for him to effectively clean skin & ensure a smooth, even surface for shaving. Plus, the scent is fresh and masculine.

· Available at Nordstrom.com

Early Happy Father's Day wishes to all!


Friday, June 12, 2015

Cartier for Father's Day!

Cartier for Father's Day, you say? Sure, I can give you a couple of options...

For the refined Dad:

Cartier Déclaration ($105 at Nordstrom.com)

· A tribute to men in love, this fragrance reveals the sensuality of a natural refreshing woody harmony.

· A fragrance for expressing things that matter, what better way to show Dad you care this holiday.

· Plus, it is essentially a gift for mom as women have been known to love & wear this scent! 




For the modern Dad:

Pasha Edition Noire ($110 at Nordstrom.com)

· Keep Dad extra cool this year with this modern interpretation of the iconic Pasha fragrance, made especially for men.

· The subtlety of this fragrance comes from the hint of green and fresh citrus, which perfectly balances the woody amber and cedar wood notes.



Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Sally Hansen: Stella McCartney Spring 2016 Look

Sally Hansen and Stella McCartney- a perfect match in my opinion! As the exclusive nail sponsor of Stella McCartney Collections in 2015, Sally Hansen continues to collaborate with the designer to present clean, sleek head-to-toe looks for the New York runway. Sally Hansen compliments Stella McCartney’s silhouettes of modern femininity with a gorgeous bare look that adds the perfect glow that is trending this spring season.

THE NAIL LOOK 

Global Color Ambassador, Madeline Poole, added a natural light-infused shimmer to the runway, boasting a semi-transparent nude, manicured nail with a pearly silver dimension. The perfectly illuminating shade choice was from Sally Hansen’s Complete Salon Manicure Collection. “We used ‘Almost Almond,’ a nude shade lightly dusted with a silver fleck giving it a pearlescent quality,” said Madeline Poole. “I wanted to use something with semi coverage that would act as an illuminator or glow on the nails.”

Sally Hansen’s award-winning Complete Salon Manicure collection infuses trend-setting shades with an expert quality formula to deliver salon-caliber results. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure delivers seven salon manicure steps in one bottle. Chip resistant strength joins gel-quality shine. Must-have color meets nourishing benefits. Plus, a built-in base and top coat, it’s everything you need to achieve a professional manicure at home.

THE STELLA MCCARTNEY SPRING 2016 COLLECTION

Vibrant energy created by a liberating play on volume and color; a modern interpretation of the masculine and feminine attitude. 

Tailoring is clean and fluid. A structured jacket wrapped at the waist. An oxford blue crisp cotton poplin shirtdress with scarf extension envelopes the body creating a new silhouette.  Wild flowers lead a spray of botanical embroidered threadwork into linear structured silhouettes of dresses, a tailored suit and a duchess bomber jacket. An intoxicating collage of pop floral prints are dominated by black and secured by solid bands of fabric to create gentle volumes. Broderie anglaise is given the tomboy twist. Eyelet threadwork lace embroidery trims are chopped up and placed onto full skirts, rounded dresses melting into gauzy cotton knits and a Noma bag.

A running horse motif spread across delicate fil coupe pieces in shades of flamingo, black, and ivory. Evening is light and airy. Free flowing volumes create effortless movement.  Bold shades of peony, pink and sun in billowy parachute slip dress strung together with understated gold hardware threaded through pleated necklines. Open backs and high necks reveal a sense of confidence. Shoes are influenced by dancing slippers and sport slip-ons. Soft glove alter nappa, floral embroidered satin, tapestry tulips and applique jazz designs enliven uppers while velvety soles are either flat or raised by a prism crystal heel. A knot bucket bag made from bonded alter nappa and micro suede and a pocket bag with iconic Falabella chain both feature floral and equestrian embellishments. A yellow and black hard box clutch with a plexi knot closure becomes a standout evening bag.

NAIL ARTIST
Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador Madeline Poole is a nail expert working in New York and LA. Trained as a painter, Madeline worked odd jobs like vintage poster restoration as an art student in Baltimore. Her unique talent in crafting innovative designs, emphasis on skin care and attention to the hand as a whole makes her one of the most sought after names in the beauty industry. As part of the collaboration with Sally Hansen, Madeline helps setting the artistic direction for a new generation of modern nail looks and collections with her fashion-forward vision on a worldwide basis.






Sunday, June 7, 2015

Summer Beauty Essentials

Summer is finally on its way and whether you’re jetting off to a tropical destination or enjoying the warmer weather in your own backyard, now’s the time to stock up on beach babe beauty essentials.

These summer must-haves will ensure you stay looking fabulous as the sun rises.

Burt’s Bees Renewal Day Cream with SPF, ($20, burtsbees.com): This lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizer is clinically shown to help improve firmness and reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles. Powerful natural anti-aging ingredients help restore the appearance of your skin’s smooth, firm texture, while natural broad spectrum SPF 30 protects against sun damage.

Kiss winter good-bye- with Avon’s Ultra Color Indulgence Lip Color, ($9, avon.com): Their most indulgent lip color yet - Ultra Color Indulgence created with Avon’s breakthrough formula made with weightless hydrating gels and completely free of heavy waxes to deliver addictive hydration and an incredibly smooth feel. In a consumer perception study, 96% of women loved the moisturizing feel and smooth texture. This rich, creamy, indulgent lipstick provides an unforgettably lavish feel in 12 decadent full-color shades.

mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes All Over Face Palette in Coral Glow, ($16, meetmark.com): The sequel to the cult-favorite palette finally arrives! Features nine shimmery shades of coral, bronze and gold. Color goes on sheer for a gorgeous-on-all-skin-tones glow that’s just as fabulous as the original.

Avon’s Rare Amethyst Fragrance: ($23, avon.com): With Irina Shayk’s allure and regal spirit, she effortlessly embodies the luxurious and opulent feel of Avon’s Rare Amethyst Fragrance. Sparkling and exhilarating, Rare Amethyst infuses bergamot nectarine with mouthwatering accents of purple passion fruit and juicy wet plum. Radiant blooming freesia and mysterious violet LMR, as well as gardenia petals bring a touch of elegance. Underneath it all lies a rich, opalescent layer of cascading raspberry patchouli oil, shimmering sandalwood, and airy musk, creating an addictive and sensual fragrance. This is definitely a precious gem you will want to keep.


Happy summer to be! xo

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Get The Look: Sabina Gadeki

Schwarzkopf celebrity hairstylist, Richard Collins, created Sabina Gadeki’s sleek at stylish look at the Entourage movie premiere!




  

For Sabina’s Entourage Premiere look, we wanted to provide a sophisticated balance to her striking Balmain dress so we opted for a soft yet sleek hair style,” said Richard.

To begin, I worked a slight off centered side part into her still damp hair then sprayed Schwarzkopf essence ULTOME Biotin+ Volume & Vitality Root Lift Spray at the roots. Since Sabina has long locks, I decided to use the Schwarzkopf styliste Ultime Crystal Shine & Hold Heat Protection Shine Spray to protect the ends of her hair against the heat from the blow dryer and flat iron. 

I then blow dried the hair while brushing with a medium sized boar’s hair bristled brush. Once dry, I flat ironed the hair from nape to tip with the Schwarzkopf SKP-Pro Flat Iron. We finished off the look with a light spritz of the Schwarzkopf essence ULTIME Diamond Color & Radiance Shine Boost Tonic, which provided the perfect level of shine for the red carpet.