Mani of the week: Essie Lilacism

Essie Lilacism

I have been wearing Essie’s Lilacism for years and always find that it is the first color I pull out after the cold weather starts to subside and the warm weather begins to stay.  It often feels like the official color of spring – pale and pastel but vibrant enough to give the fingers or [...]

Mani of the week: Sally Hansen Greige Gardens

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We are still smack dab in the midst of spring (though it feels like we are moving at fast forward towards summer, but I digress), so I am still loving a pale neutral, reminiscent of typical spring pastels.  Pale enough for the warmer months, but also the perfect seasonal transition shade that will carry you [...]

Spring 2013 Makeup Favorites

Spring 2013 Makeup Favorites

The spring equinox has officially come and gone, signaling the official start of spring but not necessarily bringing the immediate warm weather.  But let’s look at the positive side, it gives us a little more time  to plan our spring makeup look.  Though it’s not necessary to completely revamp your beauty bag, it is fun [...]

Mani of the Week: Estee Lauder Absinthe

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Though I was hesitant when I saw this lime-green hue, once I decked out my digits in this vibrant shade I was simply hooked. Opaque and gorgeously creamy, Estee Lauder Absinthe is perfect for the upcoming warmer weather. Two coats are all you need to create this intense look and after using this amazing formula and [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Manrepeller Glossybox

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Blogger It-Girl Leandra Medine, AKA The Man Repeller (TMR,) is everywhere these days – front row at fashion week, center page on every street style blog and now in everyone’s mailbox with her recent partnership with the most fabulous beauty subscription service – Glossybox!  Known more for her fashion musings than her beauty cabinet, this collaboration gives [...]

Mani Of The Week: Butter London Fiver

Butter London Fiver

If your nails don’t yet feel like Spring – paint them a gorgeous shade of mint, like Butter London’s Fiver and voila!, the snow may actually begin to melt and flowers begin to bloom (positive thinking, people!).  The formula is a bit sheer, so two coats are definitely needed, maybe even three if your nails are a [...]

Spring 2013 Nail Trends

Speckled Nails

There may still be snow on the ground, and a freezing chill in the air, but the beauty world is charging ahead to Spring – nail trends included!  Over the years, nails have become as much an accessory to one’s outfit as the perfect statement necklace or pointy toe pump.  Here is a look at [...]

Get the Look: Janelle Monae at 2013 GRAMMY Awards

Janelle Monae's Grammy 2013 Nails

Who: Janelle Monae What: 2013 GRAMMY Awards   Nails Manucurist: Tracey Sutter I started with a light file to her nails. Shaping them square making sure the corners were not sharp, tending to the cuticle area next. I first applied two coats of COVERGIRL Outlast Nail Gloss in Forever Festive. I then added a layer of Outlast Nail [...]

New York Fashion Week Fall 2013 – Julep for Trina Turk

Trina Turk Fall 2013

Designer: Trina Turk Nails: Julep The scoop:  As her first time debuting at New York Fashion Week, Trina Turk channels California modern with a look that has rich colors and lush textures. The look: Chic greiges on the nails and toes, using shades Whitney and Toni.  Finishing off with the new Freedom Polymer top coat [...]

New York Fashion Week 2013: Alice + Olivia

Alice and Olivia Fall 2013 makeup

Designer: Alice and Olivia Key Makeup Artist: Sarah Lucero Makeup: Stila Cosmetics Inspiration: A romantic renaissance look with bronzed eyes and a bold lip. Face: Stila All Day Foundation and Concealer Eyes: In the light eye shadow palette Metal eyes foil finish shadow in Bronze Brows: Stay all day waterproof brow color Cheeks: Custom color [...]