Diva nails!!

So OPI has teamed up with none other than the amazing Mariah Carey to create 8 diva-licious colors, 4 of which are liquid sand polishes. So what is liquid sand?  It's a super textured polish infused with glitter that dries matte. 
The colors are amazing.  My faves are Anti-Bleak, a super rich purple and A Butterfly Moment, which is a pretty soft pink shade with a touch of gold shimmer.

Spring trend alert!

So being that it’s exceptionally cold out, it’s only right that we talk spring! Here are some trends to look out for and even start shopping for this spring.
Black and white: As seen on the runways of Marc Jacobs and Celine fashion shows, it looks like we’re going to go back to basics with black and white contrast pieces.
On the flip side, it looks like pattern and texture mixing will be all the rage.
Frills!! According to such designers as Balenciaga and Gucci, ruffles will be big...literally. From ruffled necklines to hemlines, stock up on some feminine frills!
Lightweight fabrics: Materials such as chiffon and organza are going to continue to be a big trend. Don’t put those chiffon tops away too quickly, you can still rock them throughout the spring at least!!

Just a few trends to look out for this spring!

green with envy

So I'm a little late with this post but earlier this month Pantone announced their 2013 colour of the year. This year, the title went to Emerald green. Here's what Pantone had to say about Emrald:

Most often associated with brilliant, precious gemstones, the perception of Emerald is sophisticated and luxurious. Since antiquity, this luminous, magnificent hue has been the color of beauty and new life in many cultures and religions. Also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity, no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.

Product review

Kat Von D Lock-it Tattoo Foundation.

The promise: A high-pigment foundation for full coverage with a long-lasting, beautiful finish.

Review: so I've been wearing this foundation all week and I'm sold! If you have acne scars, discolouration or any other skin problems, this foundation will be your best friend! It's light, highly pigmented and very well priced at $41 a bottle.

2012's color of the year!

2012's color of the year is....drumroll....Tangerine!! Anything from Tangerine colored blazers, sundresses even Tangerine colored walls. Try this exotic shade on your lips, cheeks or eyes. Orange is one of those colors that works with every skin tone.
Some designers who have incorporated this lovely hue into their spring collections include: Tommy Hilfiger, Nanette Lepore, Cynthia Steffe by Shaun Kearney, Elie Tahari and Adrienne Vittadini.
If you're afraid of this bring hue, try pairing it with neutrals. This goes for makeup and fashion.

 

 

Upcoming launch

MAC's Viva Glam 2012 campaign featuring Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin. I`ll sum up this color in one word, PINK! It`s an amazing shade of hot pink that would suit any skin tone with the help of some lip liner. For darker skin tones, try pairing it with MAC`s spice lip liner. For lighter skin, try pairing it with MAC`s Dervish lip liner.
This lipstick is expected to launch in early February.

Pearly whites : )

With Christmas behind us and New Years approaching, you probably had one too many glasses of red wine.  If you're anything like me, you're probably thinking of new years resolutions (to break) to make you look your best.  One way to look great is to have a clean, white smile.  Here's a very well known tip that really works!   
Take 1 teaspoon of baking soda and put it in a small glass.  Wet your toothbrush and dip it into the baking soda.  Gently brush your teeth.  I wouldn't use an electric toothbrush to do this...because the baking soda is a bit coarser, it's very rough on your gums.  Try this twice a week and see your pearly whites sparkle!

If you can't stand the taste of baking soda, try rubbing a strawberry dipped in baking soda all over your teeth.  The malic acid from the mixture is a natural bleaching agent. 

OCC Lip Tar

Product review: OCC lip tar ($13.00 USD)

This stuff is amazing! I recently put them to the test when I wore them shopping. They look like a gloss however they`re super pigmented and opaque. They last all day and are extremely light weight. These tar`s are great for mixing and can be applied not only on the lips but on the cheeks as blush or the eyes as a cream shadow. The key to this product is that a little goes a long way!

holiday nails

With Christmas just around the corner, not only should your outfit be on point, but your nails should too!
My go to color for Christmas is OPI's DS Reflection.  Flecks of sparkle and that holly berry red make these nails a must for the season! 
To spice it up a little more, try adding one green nail for some extra flare!!

It's begining to look a lot like Christmas!

So now that the holiday's are just around the corner, you're scrambling to buy that perfect gift for your makeup fanatic, whether that be your wife, daughter, girlfriend or just a friend.  One of the products I really love right now is the Too Faced Sweet Dreams Makeup Collection (available at Sephora). 

This beautifully packaged set includes 15 shadows, a full sized primer, 2 blushes, a bronzer and a highlighter.  A full kit for the beauty guru in your life. The best part...it's only $52!