A Few Tips for Kissable Lips
Thursday, February 14, 2013
If you haven’t noticed already, it’s Valentine’s Day and if
you’ve got yourself a cutie to smooch up to on this day of love, you have to
make sure your pucker is in tip top condition. From smeared lipstick to
chapped horrors, these tips are sure to keep you looking perfectly kissable for
your Valentine festivities.
Exfoliate & Prep
Nothing says “please don’t kiss me” like a set of dry,
unsightly lips. A good exfoliation the night before or a few hours before your
night out can make all the difference when it comes to a beautiful pucker. In
order to get a flawless foundation for lipstick application and pillow-y soft
lips, use a lip scrub like Fresh Sugar Lip Polish (cannot get enough of this
miracle product!) or mix your own Brown sugar & olive oil concoction at
home for a DIY quickie. To get an extra oomph and va-va-voom factor try this
natural lip plumper recipe here.
Prime & Line
I always feel iffy about lining directly onto lips without a
proper coat of primer. Whether it’s your favorite lip balm or a quick swipe of a
soothing lip treatment, make sure you have something on your lips before any
color application. My go-to pout primer is DuWop’s Lip Venom Lip Plumping Balm
– I love lip plumpers and yes, this does give a bit of that minty, tingly
feeling once applied—for those who shy away from pouty lips or that classic
tingle you may want to use this product sparingly.
Whatever colored lipstick you will be choosing for your
sweet evening, choose a liner of a similar hue and line your pretty lips evenly
& neatly.
Stain & Color
Choose a stain in a similar shade to that of your lipstick,
and apply to your lips. You will thank yourself for this tip as the night goes
on. After multiple sips of your drink, bites of food and quick smooches, your
lipstick will begin to breakaway but your stain will provide just enough color
to keep up with your full look and the wear will look really pretty as well.
Make sure to apply your lipstick with a lip brush as it will
be extra precise and look perfect.
Blot & Final Touches
After any lipstick application it is always, always
recommended to blot with a tissue. It neatly takes off any excess product and
leaves behind just enough color and sheen. Make sure to clean up the corners of
your lip of any uneven lines and perfect your shape.
Hope everyone has a super sweet Valentine’s Day & if you’re
single on this day of love, grab a few girl friends in the same boat, throw on
your highest heels & prettiest lipstick and go out to dinner or drinks!
There’s no reason to be alone on this stupid holiday.
Fix Beauty Bar Hearts SoulCycle
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, everyone is beginning to feel the love. From heart shaped candies to sweet cards lining stores all around the city, it's hard not to think of this sweet day. While many will be thinking of ways to make V Day special for their significant others, don't forget to love yourself a little extra too.
The charming duo (Karol Markowicz & Michelle Breskin) at Fix Beauty Bar have collaborated with SoulCycle NYC and are on a mission to get you looking picture perfect from the inside out. This Valentine's day you could either walk away with a free sesh at SoulCycle or strut on to your romantic date with a killer blowout and manicure courtesy of Fix Beauty Bar. Here's how:
Option One: A Free Ride at SoulCycle
Stop by Fix Beauty Bar, 847 Lexington Avenue (between East 64th&65th streets,2nd floor) and pick up a pass for a free ride at Soul East 63.
Option Two: Complimentary Beauty Services at Soul East 63
Enjoy a little beauty TLC post workout! Come ride at SoulCycle (140 East 63rd Street) on February 14th and be treated to free blowouts & manicures on site courtesy of Fix Beauty Bar.
If these two attractive options aren't enough to bring you over to the Upper East this Valentine's day, Fix Beauty Bar has an entire package menu devoted to this day of love! Fit for the girl on-the-go or the special lady that loves a little extra luxury, you are sure to find something for the lucky lady in your life. Check it out here! (AND you can schedule appointments on their website or have sweet packages delivered all around Manhattan--same day delivery for only $20!)
The charming duo (Karol Markowicz & Michelle Breskin) at Fix Beauty Bar have collaborated with SoulCycle NYC and are on a mission to get you looking picture perfect from the inside out. This Valentine's day you could either walk away with a free sesh at SoulCycle or strut on to your romantic date with a killer blowout and manicure courtesy of Fix Beauty Bar. Here's how:
Option One: A Free Ride at SoulCycle
Stop by Fix Beauty Bar, 847 Lexington Avenue (between East 64th&65th streets,2nd floor) and pick up a pass for a free ride at Soul East 63.
Option Two: Complimentary Beauty Services at Soul East 63
Enjoy a little beauty TLC post workout! Come ride at SoulCycle (140 East 63rd Street) on February 14th and be treated to free blowouts & manicures on site courtesy of Fix Beauty Bar.
If these two attractive options aren't enough to bring you over to the Upper East this Valentine's day, Fix Beauty Bar has an entire package menu devoted to this day of love! Fit for the girl on-the-go or the special lady that loves a little extra luxury, you are sure to find something for the lucky lady in your life. Check it out here! (AND you can schedule appointments on their website or have sweet packages delivered all around Manhattan--same day delivery for only $20!)
Get the Look - Beyonce's Inauguration Nails
Monday, January 21, 2013
While most of us will have our eyes on the President during
this morning's inauguration ceremony, the fashion and beauty obsessed are already buzzing
about the choices the notable ladies in attendance are sporting. From perfectly
styled tresses to pops of color in their winter ensembles, nothing really
caught my attention like Beyonce’s bright orange manicure.
(Image via Zimbio)
The songstress, who sang the national anthem at today's
events, brought a bit of spring to this frigid winter morning with a beautiful hot orange
manicure. The refreshing manicure-- created by celebrity manicurist, Lisa
Logan--looked beautiful against her festive black and emerald (Pantone's 2013 Color of the Year) outfit.
When deciding a color for today’s
events, the choice was pretty simple for the singer. "When Beyonce walked in, she just
plainly said, 'I want orange.' So orange it was!" says, Logan.
Ulta Beauty, $9.99
To get
this fun look at home, Logan recommends Red Carpet Manicure’s “Tangerine on The
Rocks.” <b> Red Carpet Manicure's</b> unique LED Gel Polishes deliver salon quality gels at home and it's rich, ultra glossy finish leave nails looking picture perfect every time.
You can pick up the RCM LED Gel Polish Starter kit here.
Take a break from all the deep
plums and dark hues you've been sporting all winter and try a fun, spring hue for your next manicure.
What did
you think of B’s Choice?
The Basics - The Fool-Proof Manicure
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Many girls love to take an indulgent break from their busy schedules and sneak away for a quick manicure, but what's a girl to do when there's no salon open during her free time? While some love all the extras that come along with manicures (luxurious, hydrating massages, masks and wraps), a quickie mani at home can leave your nails looking just as fabulous in a major time crunch.
The Perfect Manicure
Step One: Stripping it ALL off
Soak a piece of a cotton ball (never drench the whole ball, its unnecessary and wasteful) in your favorite acetone-free nail polish remover and wipe off all traces of your old polish. I love this nourishing Cutex ($2.99) remover for its nourishing qualities and pleasant smell. If cotton balls are too messy for your liking, these lovely individually packaged Deborah Lippman remover wipes ($12) are the best to get the job done. Best of all, one sheet gets rid of all the polish on all ten nails.
Step Two: Buff and Shape Your Nails
Between the glitters featured in The Glitz Gift Set ($39) to the irresistible metallic mixtures in The Ritz ($39) trio, NCLA has all your polish concerns covered this season. The winter allows you to break out of your neutral polish rut and shine in these textures in stunning, cool hues. My absolute favorite is smokey gray with multi-colored flecks of silver sparkles and the beautiful large flake rose gold glitter (what a beaut!).
Now that you have the blueprint to a perfect at home manicure, there is not excuse to sport less than fab nails in 2013! Get polishing!
On another note:
Happy 2013 my dear readers!
Thank you for stopping by! I am so excited to have you lovelies along for the beauty ride!
Looking forward to the exciting posts ahead!
Stay tuned x
The Perfect Manicure
I skipped right to the basics and compiled a fool-proof step-by-step guide to getting fabulous nails in a flash.
Step One: Stripping it ALL off
Soak a piece of a cotton ball (never drench the whole ball, its unnecessary and wasteful) in your favorite acetone-free nail polish remover and wipe off all traces of your old polish. I love this nourishing Cutex ($2.99) remover for its nourishing qualities and pleasant smell. If cotton balls are too messy for your liking, these lovely individually packaged Deborah Lippman remover wipes ($12) are the best to get the job done. Best of all, one sheet gets rid of all the polish on all ten nails.
Step Two: Buff and Shape Your Nails
The perk of doing your nails at home is getting the perfect shape you desire at that very moment. You may want to round off your nails if you're wearing an elegant neutral shade or square your tips to give a little edge to a daring shade. These Tweezerman printed filemates are such beauties; they smoothly shape your nails and feel comfortable in the hand. I always look forward to fun Tweezerman collections -- how irresistibly cute are their designs.
True course buffers can be quite intimidating for newbies. I suggest trying a "safe" buffer that features multiple textured sides which help you achieve salon quality nails in a few minutes. The curved design of this exceptional Tweezerman nail tool ($3) is a must for ever nail girl and becomes a secret weapon in achieving the perfect manicure.
Step Three: Polish your nails (THE.BEST.PART!)
Between the glitters featured in The Glitz Gift Set ($39) to the irresistible metallic mixtures in The Ritz ($39) trio, NCLA has all your polish concerns covered this season. The winter allows you to break out of your neutral polish rut and shine in these textures in stunning, cool hues. My absolute favorite is smokey gray with multi-colored flecks of silver sparkles and the beautiful large flake rose gold glitter (what a beaut!).
Step Four: Finishing Touches
After your nails are perfectly polished, dress them in a final coat of extra shiny top coat. Jin Soon Top Gloss ($18) top coat is the ideal choice! A coat of this quick drying, ultra glossy polish leaves every manicure looking professionally done and sparkling. For the final touch, drench your cuticles with a good essential-rich oil. Julep's Cuticle oil ($18) is my go-to product; the size is small enough to throw in a cosmetic bag, smells lovely and leaves cuticles extraordinary hydrated. If you're on the go, the Essie Cuticle Pen ($14) is a must. This nourishing shea butter concoction soothes and heals battered, dry cuticles and also works as a great hand moisturizer. You'll thank yourself for this step as cuticles tend to dry out more than usual in the harsh, windy, cold winter months.
Now that you have the blueprint to a perfect at home manicure, there is not excuse to sport less than fab nails in 2013! Get polishing!
On another note:
Happy 2013 my dear readers!
Thank you for stopping by! I am so excited to have you lovelies along for the beauty ride!
Looking forward to the exciting posts ahead!
Stay tuned x
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