BEAUTY DIY: A DELEVINGNE-INSPIRED PUNK LOOK
The 2013 Met Gala was all about taking risks and being punk, and though it may have been a few weeks ago, we can't get one look out of our minds: Cara Delevingne’s sexy, edgy and sharp, smoky eye and fierce cheekbones.
BEAUTY DIY: SPRING FORMAL MAKEUP
It’s that time of year again! I actually don’t mean summer (you know, that one week where we don’t wear parkas down to our ankles). I mean Greek formals. You want to look sexy with a summer glow, but not too casual, so here’s an easy tutorial for a sexy spring formal makeup look! ...
BIG HAIR, DON’T CARE: IT’S TIME TO VOLUMIZE
Can we just take a moment to fawn over Blake Lively's hair? I mean seriously, she’s had that whole California beachy look down pat since the Sisterhood, and no matter what style she wears her hair always has great volume...cue my search to find the best way to live the Lively life.
MOVING PICTURES: A ’60S-INSPIRED MAKEUP VIDEO TUTORIAL
With the recent release of The Great Gatsby, cue excited squeals, it only makes sense to take a moment and appreciate one of the stars of the film's soundtrack. Yes, my friends. I'm talking about the wonderful, sexy and utterly flawless…Lana Del Rey. Beyond her sultry voice, though, Lana can be appreciated for her always-perfect...
BEAUTY DIY: EASY EYESHADOW FOR EVERYONE
Fashion magazines and beauty websites tend to only address white features, leaving everyone else confused about how to apply those concepts to their own features. So as a big supporter of diversity in the fashion industry, I resolved to help.
BRIGHT EYES, FULL HEARTS, CAN’T LOSE
If you paid attention to New York’s spring/summer 2013 fashion week, I’m sure you noticed the wide range of makeup looks. But if you’re like me, you’re not quite ready to walk down Sheridan Road with that level intensity eye makeup. Don’t give up just yet, though; here’s a tutorial that lets you to embrace...
GET CAREY MULLIGAN’S GREAT GATSBY LOOK
Even since I saw the first preview for the Great Gatsby, I’ve been counting down the days until May 10th. Parties, romance, gorgeous clothes, an incredible soundtrack and Leonardo DiCaprio...what more could you want? The chance to experience one of Gatsby’s legendary parties yourself, obviously.
THESE ARE THE, BARE NECESSITIES
Due to the lack of sunlight and/or sleep most of us have been through in the past couple of months, it is safe to say that we probably cannot afford to go au natural. Meaning make-up—something I formerly believed extraneous—is now our post-winter/got-zero-sun-over-spring-break best friend.
INSPIRED BY: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS
If you’re having one of those weeks where you’re so bored with your hair but have no idea what to do with it, look no further. Aria, Spencer, Hanna, and Emily of Pretty Little Liars always have amazing hairstyles that don’t require much more time or effort than your normal routine. Aria: To get Aria’s...
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: DIY SOAPS
Here’s a fun DIY holiday gift idea: homemade soaps! They’re inexpensive, and both easy and quick to make. Forget molds and fancy materials – all you need is a soap base and ingredients already in your kitchen. Get ready to impress all of your friends. Materials: Glycerin soap base A few drops food coloring A...
MAKEUP TUTORIAL: THE NAKED 2 PALETTE
Given my unhealthy obsession with Urban Decay’s Naked palette, it was only a matter of time before I tried out its sequel, the Naked 2, equipped with twelve brand new eye shadows. I have mixed feelings about the palette, though. Although the colors are beautiful and highly pigmented, there’s a bit too much shine for...
MIXED-METALS MANICURE
With so many nail polish and design options these days, it can be hard to find a manicure that’s both fun, hip, and—if you’ll admire the pun—polished. My favorite fail-safe combination involves a gold basecoat layered under a chunky silver glitter topcoat, which creates a gem of an optical treat.
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