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Beauty

Foundation Brush Versus Makeup Sponge

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 26, 2014June 26, 2014Leave a Comment

Fight! Just kidding, but really which one is better when it comes to makeup application, a foundation brush or makeup sponge? Everyone has their own preferences, but knowing the pros and cons may help you weigh your decision.

In the long run makeup sponges are more likely to cost you more money. Why is that you ask? While they are useful at helping you to apply cosmetics, they soak up a lot of liquid foundation. In the grand scheme of things your sponge is probably sucking up more makeup than what actually winds up on your face.

Okay, so what about the foundation brush, what is it’s deal? Foundation brushes allow you to be more precise during application creating a more even look. Moreover, you will waste less makeup because you are using just what is actually needed.

Beauty

Household Item You Didn’t Know Made a Great Facial

Arianne Suggs June 25, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Remember when you had an upset stomach and your mom ran and got a bottle of the pink stuff? Yeah, turns out that good ol’ bottle of Pepto Bismol can do wonders for your skin. Who knew?! It turns out that this wonder medicine contains an ingredient known as, bismuth subsalicylate which is found an abundant amount of facial creams. Now you can unlock all the benefits of our new pink friend, here’s how:

Slather a small amount of Pepto all over your face (about 2 teaspoons)
Allow it to dry for 15-25 minutes
Lastly, rinse it off with warm water and enjoy your refreshed skin!

Fashion

Fashionable Mention: Saint Laurent Sandals 2014

Arianne Suggs June 25, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Sandals, sandals, sandals! Here is another great example that footwear isn’t necessarily a bore just because it doesn’t have a six inch heel attached to it. Saint Laurent’s sandal collection for summer 2014 are all about the little details. Whether that is a strappy design, pop color or creative accessorizing with chains for example. These shoes could help to dress your ensemble up or down, perfect for day or night. Flats are not the enemy, its just how you choose to style them.

Beauty

Make Nail Color Last Longer!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 26, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Want to make your nail color last super long? Good, its a quite simple trick, all you need to do is make sure your nails are squeaky clean before you start painting. Removing all excess dirt, oil or moisturizer from your nails will ensure that the polish adheres properly. Therefore, invest in an acetone-based cleanser and always wipe nails with your cleanser very well before any nail polish application.

Beauty

Ice Ice Baby

Arianne Suggs June 25, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Rubbing an ice cube over your face on a nightly basis can help control acne and fat cells as well as minimize wrinkles. Beauty experts recommend following this procedure before laying down to rest.

Hair

Summer Braid Hair Trend 2014

Arianne SuggsUpdated on October 12, 2015June 24, 2014Leave a Comment

The summer of the braid has officially started. This is great news for our natural hair wearing girls and actually all of us can benefit from such a stylish hairstyle. Its easy to assemble and is a great protective hairdo to combat the summer heat and other destructive elements. From box braids to fishtails they are all up for grabs and you will look like you walked right off a runway. Don’t be afraid to be a little a messy with the styling as well, this braiding trend is not about looking overly polished or perfected. It’s kind of like you just woke up that way.

Fashion

Fashionable Mention: Valentino Flats

Arianne Suggs June 24, 2014June 24, 2014Leave a Comment

I have some female friends who would rather die than put on a pair flats. It always amazes me the great lengths and pains women will suffer through in the name of fashion. Even a famous SNL skit joked of this simple truth with a character uttering the words, “It’s better to look good than to feel good.”

Well, maybe we can try to change the minds of the masses this week. All week long you will be able to enjoy some fashionable mentions dedicated to shoes that are comfortably chic. First up, are some Valentio Flats from the Spring/Summer 2014 collection. My goodness just look at the detailing and exquisite design! They may not be heels but we assure you that people will be looking down at your feet. The price tag is a little hefty ranging from 800 to over 1000 big ones. However, we will scour the net to see if Cheap Can Be Chic. So look out for future post shoe game lovers!

Fashion

Accessory Report, Heels with Socks and Stockings

Arianne Suggs June 24, 2014June 24, 2014Leave a Comment

A little trend from the runway is back and with a fury. You may recall several designers engaging in the whole sock and heel trend a few seasons back. Many had mixed feelings about it, some thought it was fabulous others thought leave in the 80’s. However, that hasn’t stopped designers from trying it again with some even taking it a step further.

Chanel engaged the look in their spring and summer 2014 creations then Prada upped the ante by pairing heels with leg warmers. The look can be cool if you have the risk taker vibe down pact. Keep in mind that this style can’t look contrived it has to just truly come through from your personality. If you are fun, free-spirited then most likely you can have fun with this trend and pull it off well. So ladies will any of you be rocking the heels with socks, stockings or leg warmers trend?

Fashion

Fashionable Mention: Chanel Red Cube Boy Medium Flap Bag

Arianne Suggs June 24, 2014June 24, 2014Leave a Comment

We all need them so there is no way of getting around it, handbags a necessary part of fashion life. Trends come and go, but the right selection of bags can last you quite awhile. A flap bag that caught our eye is the Chanel Red Cube Boy handbag from the S/S 2014 collection. Even though the bag is a bright red that translates well for summer, as the winter months roll in it will still be a great handbag to add a pop a color to otherwise quite drab winter wear colors.

Lifestyle

Iphone 6 Rumored Release

Arianne Suggs June 23, 2014June 23, 2014Leave a Comment

Holy Apple Batman! The tech world is buzzing right not with rumors of the new Iphone 6 being released later this year during the month of September. By all accounts the popular smartphone model is getting a total makeover in design. Don’t expect for this new model to be cheap either, tech gurus the world over are warning consumers now about “premium pricing.” As more details become available we will sure to give you the 411. Nevertheless, start saving now for those cute designer Iphone 6 cases!