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2015 Summer Hair: Low Ponytail

Arianne Suggs June 4, 2015June 4, 2015Leave a Comment

Sleek, low ponytails are an easy and trendy hairstyle to look great during the summer heat. Attain the super slick back look with the help of a pomade or edge control product. Nevertheless, ponytails can also do a number on your strands if you do not take proper precautions? How can you protect your hair while sporting this hair trend?

When tying your hair back their are two things you can do to help prevent or minimize the possibility of breakage:

1. Always use elastics that are covered with cotton or silk materials. Elastics made from rubber, plastic or metals can snap hair.

2. Before fashioning your hair into a ponytail first spritz hair with a light silicone spray to encourage strands to glide against the hair ties which will in turn prevent splitting.

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The No Makeup-Makeup Look

Arianne Suggs June 4, 2015June 4, 2015Leave a Comment

Designer Christopher Kane has teamed up this year with Nars to create a collection to help women achieve the runway beauty look that his models are known for… the bare face. The collaboration with Nars is said to include color, well Christopher Kane’s version of color which is subtle and simple. Such simplicity of makeup ensures that the natural beauty of women is clearly seen and not masked by layers of cosmetics and tints. Christopher Kane says,

“Nars has been a long-standing and valued partner of ours, so this collaboration was an obvious fit. Nars has the same unapologetic aesthetic that is signature to the Christopher Kane brand…I’m excited to share what we’ve created together.”

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3 Beach Makeup Shades

Arianne Suggs June 3, 2015June 3, 2015Leave a Comment

Look like the queen of the beach by incorporating the season’s hottest shades! What colors will have you looking like a Mer-Goddess while lounging in your beach chair? Don’t go near an ocean without wearing purple, turquoise or hot pink. These three tints are the trending eye shadow colors perfect for any day beach trip.

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Mara Hoffman Resort 2015 Hair and Beauty Look

Arianne Suggs June 3, 2015June 3, 2015Leave a Comment

Mara Hoffman showed us all how to do summer hair and beauty right! Model’s tresses were big and voluminous due to stunning chic waves. Moreover, in the beauty department makeup was kept rather clean and simple with the focus mainly on the eyes. Lashes were curled and exaggerated thanks to Stila Mile High Lashes Mascara. Peepers also received a slight pop of color via eyeliner, the Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Emerald. A bit of bronzer was used over foundation to make skin glow and then the look was completed with a peach lip stain.

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Summer Makeup 2015: Dramatic Cat-Eye

Arianne Suggs June 3, 2015June 3, 2015Leave a Comment

Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2015- Atelier Versace - Catwalk Where: Paris, France When: 25 Jan 2015 Credit: SIPA/WENN.com **Only available for publication in Germany** — Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2015- Atelier Versace – Catwalk
Credit: SIPA/WENN.com

Forget the whole beauty notion that summer makeup can’t include darker shades of color or can’t showcase some extra drama. Yes, the lighter beauty colors normally made available during the spring and summer seasons can be fun to play with, however, that does not mean you must leave out darker shades from your makeup looks. Dark lips are definitely in and even during spring/summer runway shows dramatic cat-eye makeup was all the rage. Modernize the look by allowing your upper eyelid line to float instead of traditionally just framing or following the lash line. During the Atelier Versace runway show model’s cat-eye makeup included liner being drawn along the crease.

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Fake Clear Skin

Arianne Suggs June 2, 2015June 2, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: At some point in life, most of us will have to deal with a unwanted pimple popping up to reveal itself to the entire world. Don’t despair ladies just fake clear skin! Makeup artist Stephanie Flor says this can be accomplished by tea tree oil as soon as you spot the little enemy.

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Blush Placement

Arianne Suggs June 2, 2015June 2, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: There is always much debate as where blush should begin, but beauty experts agree that you should always start applying your blush about 2 finger widths from your nose.

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Beauty Question: How Can I Prevent Eye Makeup From Smudging?

Arianne Suggs June 2, 2015June 2, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Answer: Just a few steps are all that’s needed to keep your eye makeup from smudging. First, take blotting sheets or tissue get rid of any excess oil or makeup from the eye area. Next, to ensure everything stays cemented in place apply a small amount of cream concealer.

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Beauty Question: How Long Does It Take to Grow Eyelashes Naturally?

Arianne Suggs June 1, 2015June 1, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Answer: With a good regimen changes and results should be noticeable within 2-3 months. Just like with regular hair (or hair which grows from the scalp) everyone is different and for some the process can be quicker or slower. The key is consistency and realizing that lashes need a little attention on a daily basis. Eyelash growth treatments, serums and lash conditioners help to stimulate your eyelash growth cycle so that lashes grow in thicker, longer and darker.

Cheap Can Be Chic: Here’s a little trick if lash conditioners are not quite in the budget at the moment. Buy a moisturizing lip balm and apply a little to your lashes every night.

Fashion

Edward Enninful Styles Jourdan Dunn for W Magazine June 2015

Arianne Suggs June 1, 2015June 1, 2015Leave a Comment

We are fans of Ghanaian stylist Edward Enninful and we were delighted to see his latest work for W magazine. In the June 2015 edition, Enninful got to dress up the beautiful Jourdan Dunn for an editorial showcasing fashions we can’t wait to rock once the heat wave ends. Many of the season’s trends seem to spill on over i.e. stripes, florals and patchwork pants. Moreover, are we the only ones that are absolutely in love with those globe earrings? The entire editorial is simply genius and had an all star team to boot. Hair and makeup were handled by Shon Hyungsun Ju as well as Frankie Boyd and the shoot was lensed by Alasdair McLellan.