Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
{Living Venus}
Saga Rickmer (wearing Samantha Wills jewelry) is so gorgeous.
Photographer: Derek Henderson via here.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Model Love: Abbey Lee Kershaw
The many faces of model Abbey Lee Kershaw
Click below for more images of the gorgeous Abbe Lee.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
{Living Venus}
Frida Aasen . . . a kind of beauty that could divide kingdoms and inspire songs.
Photographer: Dennison Bertram via here.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Great Gift Ideas Under $10
Christmas is right around the corner and most of us begin to think about Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, gift wrappers, decorations and all the goodness surrounding the holidays.
At this point in time, you can find great deals in stores plus there is still plenty in stock, since most people have not shopped around yet. If you want to surprise your girlfriends and colleagues with gifts, but want to do it on a budget, here are some wonderful ideas for gifts $10 and under. I know any of these can bring a smile on my face, and I'm sure it can do the same for other ladies out there. Some of these goodies are limited editions or at promotional holiday prices, so they might be running out of stock as the holidays approach.
Please, let me know if you have a favorite!
1. Stila (limited edition) 'Fabulous in Fiji' travel palette $10 (original price $65) 2. Stila (limited edition) 'Trendsetting in Tokyo' palette $10 (original price $65) 3. Stila (limited edition) 'Adventurous in Aspen' palette $10 (original price $65) 4. Stila (limited edition) 'Make An Impression in Moscow' palette $10 (original price $65).
5. Stila (limited edition) 'Road to Radiance Across the USA' palette $10 (original price 65) 6. Stila (limited edition) 'Pretty in Paris' travel palette $10 (original price $65) 7. Stila (limited edition) 'It Girl' eye shadow trio palette $10 (original price $54) 8. Sephora 'Color Slim' palette (limited edition) $10 9. Tarina Tarantino 'Magic Hour Smudge Pen' - a highly pigmented eye-shadow powder with a pen applicator $8 (original price $15) 10. Urban Decay 'Eyeshadow Duos' come in a variety of shades $10 (original price $34) 11. Sephora 'Glitter Shimmer Pots' in silver or copper $5 12. Tarina Tarantino 'Magic Hour Cream Shadow' - highly pigmented and water-resistant $9.50 (original price $19.50).
13. Victoria's Secret 'Holiday Limited-edition Lip Gloss Palette - Sugar Shine' $10 14. Victoria's Secret 'Holiday Limited-edition Lip Gloss Palette - Pink Champagne' $10 15. Victoria's Secret 'Holiday Limited-edition Glitter eye gel' $7 16. Victoria's Secret 'Holiday Limited-edition Shadow Duo' $7 17. Victoria's Secret 'Lip Gloss Palette Ornament' $10.
18. Victoria's Secret 'Pink' Eau de Parfum ornament $10 19. Victoria's Secret 'Bombshell' Eau de Parfum ornament $10 20. Victoria's Secret Sparkle Eye Liner ornament $10 21. Victoria's Secret Lip Gloss Ornament $10 22. Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss and Body Mist ornament $10 23. Victoria's Secret 'Dream Angels Heavenly' Eau de Parfum ornament $10 24. Victoria's Secret 'Very Sexy' Eau de Parfum ornament $10 25. Victoria's Secret 'Love Rocks' Eau de Parfum ornament $10.
26. Bath & Body Works 'Black Amethyst' mini ritual gift set $10 27. Bath & Body Works 'Secret Wonderland' mini ritual gift set $10 28. Bath & Body Works 'Japanese Cherry Blossom' mini ritual gift set $10 29. Bath & Body Works 'Sea Island Cotton' hand care envelope $9.50 30. Bath & Body Works 'Japanese Cherry Blossom' hand care envelope $9.50 31. Bath & Body Works Mini Signature Cello $5.
32. Bath & Body Works Twilight Woods gift set $10 33. Bath & Body Works Moonlight Path gift set $10 34. Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom gift set $10 35. Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea gift set $10 36. E.L.F. 'Essentials Organizer' comes in silver, black, burgundy or bronze $10 37. Unique Vintage Vintage style red beaded ruffle gloves $10 38. Unique Vintage 'Let Peace Grow' tape measure $10 39. C.O. Bigelow 'Mentha Frosty Lip Shine Set' $10 40. Unique Vintage Black and White Fashion Compact Mirror and pouch $10.
41. Unique Vintage Pink Polka Dot Shoe votive candle $5 42. Unique Vintage Pink Alligator shoe votive candle $5 43. Unique Vintage Red Rhinestone shoe votive candle $5 44. Unique Vintage Red and Black Lavender filled sachet $5 45. Unique Vintage Red and Blue Lavender filled sachet $5 46. Unique Vintage Feminine Light Pink with Floral Design Lavender filled sachet $5 47. Unique Vintage Red and White Lavender filled sachet $5.
48. E.L.F. Endless Eyes Pro Mini Eyeshadow 32color palette $5 49. E.L.F. 'Glossy Collections' (limited edition) $5 50. E.L.F. 'Hypershine Collections' (limited edition) $5.
51. E.L.F. 'Nail Polish Sets' $3 52. E.L.F. 'Hollywood Eyelashes Kit' $3 53. E.L.F. 'Quad Collections' (limited edition) $5 54. E.L.F. 'Essential Eyes Get the Look Vol.2' $5.
55. Cargo 'Botanical Lipstick' with natural and organic ingredients $5 (original price $20) 56. Sephora Piiink 'My Diiiamonds Gloss' $2 57. Sephora 'Lip Last' lip primer making lip color last longer $6 (original price $14) 58. Nars (exclusive) 'Duo Lip Gloss' $10 ($36 value) 59. Kat Von D for Sephora 'Painted Love Lipgloss' highly pigmented lipstick and lipgloss in one $9 (original price $18) 60. Corres 'Lip Butter' balm $10 61. Sephora (limited edition) 'Color Wand For Lips' six mini lip glosses $10 62. Sephora 'Sweet Candy' hydrating lip gloss with flavor (comes in a variety of flavors and colors) $5 (original price $7) 63. Sephora (limited edition) 'Glitter Lashes' brush-tipped pen $5 (original price $10).
64. Dylan's Candy Bar Re-treat 'Coconut Bon Bon Lip saver' $2 (original price $8) 65. Dylan's Candy Bar Re-treat 'Coconut Bon Bon Body Smoothie Lotion' $4 (original price $16) 66. Dylan's Candy Bar Re-treat 'Coconut Bon Bon Soda Pop Shower Gel' $4 (original price $16) 67. E.L.F. '4 piece Bamboo Brush Set' $10 68. Unique Vintage Lip Balms (come in vanilla, raspberry jam, wine and watermelon) $4.50.
69. Victoria's Secret 'Love Spell Shimmer lotion' (limited edition) $10 70. Victoria's Secret 'Love Spell Shimmer mist' (limited edition) $10 71. Victoria's Secret 'Amber Romance Shimmer lotion' (limited edition) $10 72. Sephora Mini clear brush set $6 73. Sephora by OPI 'Only Gold For Me' nail polish $9 74. Victoria's Secret 'Midnight Glamour Nail Laquer' (limited edition) $8 75. Sephora by OPI 'Merry Me! Nail colour' $9.
I do believe that the thought counts, when you're making a gift, but those lovely little things will make the gesture all the more special.
Happy gift shopping and remember to give joyfully :)
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Beauty on the go: What to pack for your summer vacation
Hello everyone! I hope you've had a fun and productive week.
Summer is this beautiful time of the year, when we find it hard to be confined to the workplace and feel more drawn to the outdoors. Most of us dream of sunny beaches, or green mountain hills. Whatever the destination, you face the challenges of packing. Packing can be an overly emotional time for some ladies, with all the mess, the dilemmas, the suitcase that wouldn't close and your favorite heels that you just can't fit it. If all of this sounds a bit too familiar, you need to step back, take a deep breath and gain some perspective.
Photograph: Jem Mitchell
I recently got back from a long vacation which involved a lot of trips to different places and this has made me a more organized and savvy traveler. Let me share with you some ideas that can help you turn packing into a less stressful experience.
First of all, have no illusions, you can not pack your whole wardrobe for the trip, so many pieces that you love will stay behind. The sooner you realize this, the better.
When you pack your luggage, it's important to be practical, not emotional. Think about the place that you are going, the climate, the terrain. Are you going to walk a lot, or primarily stay by a pool or on the beach? What are the chances of rain? What are the expected temperatures? Consider all of this before you even reach for your favorite heels or summer dress. Yes, you love them, but are you going to need them?
Traveling is really a time when less is more. You want to be traveling light, move easily and enjoy the change of scenery, not be a slave to familiar objects. If you're flying to your holiday destination, the airlines have set the luggage limit for you and it is usually around 50lb/23kg. Paying extra for an additional bag is not a great idea - the prices are insane and it is just one more piece that you have to carry around, or, worse, it can get lost or stolen.
Many of us like to buy souvenirs and gifts while we're on vacation and that's another reason why it's better to have some extra room still available in your bags.
When you pick up the clothes to take for your vacation, it is better to have particular outfits in mind. In other words, don't just take a top because you like it so much, only to realize later that you don't have a bottom that goes well with that top. Always have a complete outfit in mind and try to pick versatile pieces that give you plenty of options. It might help you to lay out all articles you want to pack before you actually do so.
Try to stay away from clothes you don't normally wear. The chances are that if you've had a piece for months, but you've never gone out in it, you're not going to put it on during your vacation either.
Here are a few things that I absolutely need and always take on my summer vacation:
Even if you don't burn easily, don't be fooled, you still need to apply sunscreen (preferably SPF 30+). The sunscreen's role is to absorb or reflect the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays and no matter how dark, or already tanned you are, you still need protection like anyone else.
I just can't live without one. These days there is a variety brands, shapes and scents. The Bath and Body Works Anti-Bacterial Foaming Sanitizer Cucumber and Melon is one of my favorite.
Some people claim they don't need to exfoliate, but for me it's a must. I'd take my exfoliator before any make up or accessories. It removes dead skin cells and leaves your skin renewed, refreshed and radiant - I can't go anywhere without one. One of my favorite body scrubs recently in the Bath and Body Works Mentha Body Smoothing Body Buffer. The peppermint oil has a cooling effect and it's just perfect for summer.
This summer, I'm a big fan of Clean & Clear Finishes Pore Perfecting Moisturizer. it's very light, oil free and the bottle is great for traveling and can easily fit in your purse.
I always put that under any lipstick or lip gloss, but in the hot months I often wear alone. I really like the True Blue Spa, Watch Your Mouth SPF 45 sunscreen lipbalm.
I love Prada and the pair in the picture is Prada PR 22MS (5).
It's important to stay hydrated, especially in the summer months, so it's good to have a water bottle that you can take anywhere with you. I like the fun Life is Good Water Bottles.
For the past months I've used and like the CoverGirl Professional all-in-one waterproof mascara.
Pick your favorite hot summer shade, or a neutral nude color, if you don't like the brights.
The Cutex nail polish remover pads will do an excellent job.
If you don't already have one, the Bath and Body Works Mani/Pedi set is a good option (12).
Here is a lovely make-up bag from Juicy Couture that comes in three different colors and patterns Juicy couture Summer stripes large pouch (3, 16). Remember, take only absolute essentials.
I really like the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes (1). They really remove all traces of make up and impurities and have a delicate calming scent that's perfect for evenings.
The best thing for your skin in the hot days is to wear natural fabrics, like cotton. Besides, a few things can be nicer than a light/white cotton summer dress like this VIX Swimwear Alice White cotton dress.
For summer vacation, I often find better use for a pair of cute and comfortable espadrilles than fierce heels. For example, Kenneth Cole Reaction Kiss or Dare (14) and Via Spiga Tustin (15)
If you intend to go to the beack, you'll definitely need a pair. Pictured above are: Ocean Minded Image Meilani (6) and Havaianas Slim Peacock (17).
The whole idea of a vacation is get some distance and an opportunity to recharge your batteries. Let your usual worries and stressors behind and immerse your senses in this new and beautiful place. No matter what you've packed, or forgot to pack, try to stay away from regrets on your vacation and simply enjoy yourself.
I hope these beautiful photographs from Olivia Graham brighten up your mood and inspire you for a beautiful vacation, or at least a weekend away.
Love and best wishes,
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