Yes, I will proudly admit that as a little girl I ran around the house with my (pretend) bullet-propelling blue cuff bracelets, a Lasso of Truth (an old jump rope) tied to my waist, tiara and star-splattered undies to mimic my favorite superhero, the seductiviley powerful Wonder Woman. That said, you can imagine the wave of nostalgia this heroine inspired beauty collection brings. Whether as her secret identity, civilian Diana Prince, or as corset-clad superhero Wonder Woman, there was always an air of sophistication and glamour. I'm thinking of buying this collection more for memorabilia than to wear, though that just means I should probably get two of everything.
Just the other day I mentioned going Back to Blackand was having trouble deciding between three different black nail lacquers (which included a matte and a gloss). Well, as you can imagine I was completely smitten with this image of a black gloss on black matte manicure I came across while perusing the web. I absolutely love it! It is perfect beyond words. I can not wait to have my manicurist apply this my nails!
I'm recently over my cranberry crush from a couple months ago; and though I'll keep it close, I feel the need to return to my customary color of choice: black. Unfortunately, the last bottle I have, Rimmel's Black Satin, is near empty so I need to replenish with a new bottle, or two. These are the three variations of black lacquer that I am currently considering: Scotch Narturals' Black Tartan nail polish which is water-based and has a low luster; Deborah Lippmann Collection's Fade to Black nail lacquer that is sleek with a nice sheen; and Butter London's Union Jack Black nail lacquer with it's patent leather mimicking high-gloss. Which do you think I should choose?
Blunt bangs and I have an on-again, off-again relationship—I want them so I cut them, then I don't want them and have to wait forever for them to grow out. Currently I'm off the bangs; they've grown about four inches and are at my lips happily joining whatever I'm eating if I'm not careful. I don't know if this has anything to do with my recent need to get them back, but it doesn't matter because this time I won't have to suffer through the growing out phase. I'm going to get the instant gratification of blunt bangs without the commitment of cutting my hair. Urban Outfitters, Sally and Beauty.com all have clip in bangs for me to play with—making my on/off relationship with them so much easier to deal with.
A few months ago, during a shopping trip to Forever 21, I picked up a couple of bottles of their love & beauty nail lacquer from the Touch of Shimmer collection—silver and magenta. I haven't gotten to the silvery gray yet as I've been hooked on this magenta for several weeks now. I don't agree with the color name though—when I think of magenta a dark, deep fuschia comes to mind. This lacquer, in and out of the bottle, looks more like plump and juicy cranberries, which I happen to love.
One trend I'm determined to try before the autumn season hands itself over to spring is what I'm calling the faux fro—a less structured interpretation of what is normally a perfectly round hairdo. I'm really feeling the organic energy of the tight curls that have been severely or loosely teased and effortlessly shaped.
A couple of years ago I wore false lashes—individuals—for almost an entire year straight. I love them, however keeping them on while washing my face twice a day was definitely a task. I want to revisit them but I'm thinking of going with a strip this time instead. Now I just need to decide which shape and density—staying natural or going glamazon. Any suggestions?
I was probably seven or eight when my Grammy shared with me a crucial rule of style: "a woman's belt, bag and shoes should always match"—it wasn't long before I broke that rule to pair hot pink suede shoes with a turquoise bag. This season, I'm revisiting the matchy match theory in a slightly different manner: coordinating my lipstick and nail lacquer hues to match the color of my handbags.
Chloé, is entirely addictive with top notes of pink peony, freesia, and lychee that embody subtle freshness.
Dior, has notes of sweet orange essence, jasmine, rose and patchouli—reminiscent of a garden full of flowers.
Balenciaga, leaves a lasting trail of demure violet with airy blossom and delicate peppery notes.
YSL, is an ultra sensual grand floral with a woody structure and notes of blackberry, Damask rose and sandalwood.
I’ve been wearing Donna Karan’s Cashmere Mist (a sheer scent of Moroccan jasmine, lily of the valley and bergamont with warm undertones of sandalwood, amber and musk) for several years now and have been pondering adding the scent of Paris to my collection; only I haven’t been able to settle on one—though Chloé is currently at the top of my list. If you wear any of these fragrances please share your thoughts.
On rare occasions I get the urge to do my own mani or pedi. This is mostly when I want a color change and don't have the time to get to spa. And though my color collection at home is minimal, I do have three favorites that I've been alternating between this season: Paul & Joe's glittered Sequin, Rococo's Jaded pastel and Milani's Pink Hottie neon. The three tools that help me polish like a pro are toe separators, a fast drying top coat and a nail corrector pen.
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