Today’s beauty is a collaboration of all decades. And the 60s are NO exception! Briggite Bardot’s infamous Cat eye look is a hot trend swirling around Hollywood. But that doesn’t mean you can’t complete this look at home! All you need is some black eyeliner and you are good to go! Check out this easy way to apply at home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff6O-nlPv_c
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If you checked out celebrity hair trends over the past year, you would know that ombré was one of the most popular trends. Everyone from Jessica Biel to Drew Barrymore to Ashlee Simpson was sporting the trend. Even my own college roommate dyed her hair to make her tresses go from brown to blonde. It’s such a beautiful, carefree style and became a popular trend quickly. Although many stars have gone back to classic colors, the ombré is still alive and kicking.
The most popular ombré trend today is with nail polish. If you check out pinterest, ombré nails are everywhere and there are so many different variations. We’ve compiled a few of the different ombré nail looks here along with instructions for you to try yourself.
This week, I shared a picture of my own pink ombré nails. It’s one of my absolute favorite nail designs because it’s simple and classy, but it still catches my eye every time I look at my nails. This is another trend that Lauren Conrad originated and I duplicated. It’s one of the easiest nail trends to recreate. All you need is five different colors of nail polish in the same hue. The key is getting different shades of the color so that your nails go from dark to light and look as though they belong together. For some reason, I have an obscene amount of pink nail polishes, so using pink was the easiest way for me to do this. LC has used browns and blues, however, showing that the trend is very versatile. If you can’t find five different colors that you think look perfect together, they’ve made the trend even easier to create: the nail polish line The New Black actually sells a set of nail polish in graduating shades!
One variation of ombré that I’m desperate to try is the full nail ombré. Pictured above, this trend has different shades of one color graduating on the nail itself. Again, this is actually an easy design to create! You need about three different shades of one color, a sponge makeup brush, and a clear coat or sparkle polish for the top layer. First get one color onto the sponge (I would probably start with the lightest color). Blot the sponge at the base of your nail, going about one-third of the way up. Next, add the middle shade to the sponge and blot this color in the middle-third of your nail, gently blending it with the lighter color until it seems graduated. Add the darkest shade to the top of your nail by blotting it with the sponge and again, blend it into the middle shade for graduation. When you are satisfied with the blending of the shades, paint a clear coat over the top, or, for extra pizazz, use a sparkle polish.
Another variation of ombré is one using glitter. Although I haven’t tried this method, again, it seems relatively simple. All you need is one color of nailpolish, some glitter, and a clear top coat. The first step is to paint one layer of nail polish on each nail. The next step is where it gets a little more difficult. Paint a second layer of polish on one nail. While the nail is still wet, grab a pinch of glitter in your opposite hand. Sprinkle the glitter from the base of your nail upwards, getting the heaviest concentration at the base and allowing the graduation to trickle down up your nail. Wait a minute or two and paint the clear coat. This will further blend the glitter up your nail, so the timing is important. If you do it too soon, the graduation will be ruined. Continue these steps on the rest of your nails, and your look is complete!
This look is similar to the one above, but instead of starting at the base of the nail, you start at the tip. There are a few ways to do this. One would be to use glitter, following the directions above but starting at the tip of the nail and gradually sprinkling the glitter towards the base. Another method is similar to the second type of ombré, using a sponge to create graduation. Use the sponge to really concentrate the color at the tip of the nail and gently blot down the nail. This look is great with glitter nail polish, like above, or a regular color, like below. As always, don’t forget to put a top coat to keep your ombré looking sharp.
On a rainy day like today, having different nail trends is a great way to pass the day indoors!
The beginning of 2012 marks the end of a fabulous era for beauty. From nail art to dip-dyes, the resurgence of lipstick to bold brows, 2011 changed the beauty world, bringing back some forgotten fads while also bringing others to life. While some crazes will stay strong in 2012, others may fade or make you ask “What was I thinking?!”. As for now, we have only the fondest memories of the trends and the year we’re leaving behind.
Many people are currently blogging about what happened in 2011 in terms of fashion, beauty, and the boring stuff like politics or world events. We, however, don’t want to talk about what happened but rather who influenced us. There are certain people out there, celebrities, bloggers, stylists, etc. who have the power to change the way we see things. Who says hair should be blonde, brown, or red? Who says nails have to be a solid color? Who says braids are for little girls? These people make us question whether or not the way things are is the way they should be. Here is our list of the top beauty-influencers of 2011.
Although LC's dip-dye didn't last long, it was certainly one of the most talked about beauty trends of 2011
Lauren Conrad
After launching her beauty website, this California girl became one of the biggest influences in the beauty industry. There isn’t a trend that Lauren didn’t try. From her short-lived teal and pink dip-dye to her fabulous manicures and signature braids, LC showed women how to change it up. Her website is one of my personal beauty go-to’s, with new trends and instructions on how to do the look yourself. On TheBeautyDepartment.com, I learned how to create a half-moon manicure, any type of braid I ever wanted to learn how to make, what shade of red lipstick is right for me, and everything in between. On her personal website, LaurenConrad.com, she also gives great beauty advice, including an article on office supplies that double as beauty supplies (thanks for that!). All in all, LC is the top person to watch for beauty trends and our Most Influential Beauty Guide.
Who else could pull off pink hair and Oscar de la Renta?
Nicki Minaj
This girl from Queens knows exactly who she is in terms of her goals, music, and her style. While she’s known for crazy colorful hair and garments, Nicki is also someone who’s influenced the beauty world. Nicki is almost as famous for her many wigs (which this year included dip-dyes, hot pink, green, checkered, blonde, and blue hair) as she is her music. Aside from her wigs, Nicki has also gained fame for her makeup and nail art. She’s dabbled with double eyeliner (a hot trend), bold colorful eyeshadows, and never goes out without her signature pink lips. On top of her own beauty image, she also collaborated with OPI to create her own collection, which is amazing. The world is being taken over by Nicki, making her our Person to Watch for 2012.
This modern-day princess is a gem. No wonder William fell for her.
Kate Middleton
The Duchess of Cambridge has had quite the year. After getting married in April, Kate has remained in the spotlight and her appearance always seems to garner attention (but I guess that’s what happens when you marry a prince). Her classic style and simplicity are a refreshing break from our “more is better” culture. Kate is responsible for bringing back the half-up hairstyle, one that I personally find beautiful. Her clean face and minimal makeup is also a great influence. In our minds, Kate Middleton wins the Most Radiant Beauty award.
Katy really committed and changed her look by dying her hair pink this year.
Katy Perry
Although Katy’s marriage may be ruining the beginning of her 2012, she had an amazing 2011. Somehow while making a multi-platinum album and going on a world tour, Katy managed to be completely unique in her fashions and kept us on our toes. Her nail art is something that will go down in history: sushi nails, Prince William nails (Kate better watch her man), rhinestones, you name it and Katy did it. Not only were her nails fabulous, but her hair changed as well. Known for her jet black locks, the singer went pink in August and then chopped her hair and went to her natural blonde with lavender highlights in December. Katy is someone who makes us question why we never had food on our nails or dyed our hair crazy colors. We predict that this is only the beginning of her beauty evolution, naming her the Ever-Changing Beauty Guru.
While these are our favorite people to look to for beauty trends, there are obviously many others who are just as influencing (hello, Lady Gaga). We look forward to seeing how these women grow and what new crazes they cause in 2012.
We are so excited to tell you about one of our favorite beauty products which is currently on sale. Sephora’s Long-Lasting Eyeliner is one of our personal favorites. It goes on smoothly in thin or thick lines-your choice! It also lasts all day for work and after a night of dancing! It’s normally $10 but is on sale for $5 in certain colors on the Sephora website! In our opinion, it’s better than even the most expensive of eye liners. It comes in dark brown, crystal, and glittering black! For $10, you can get our personal favorite, black and other glittering colors! The line goes on smoothly and dries quickly. Better yet, it doesn’t dry up and crack or shed down your face. It will look just how it did when you put it on whenever you choose to take it off! If you want to add a dramatic smudge, you can do that too. It’s multi-functional! Grab this perfect eye liner at Sephora before the sale is gone!
How many brides out there are up to their necks with wedding stress? The last thing you need is makeup that looks completely different than when you tried it on! We at Haute PR recommend The Guide to Bridal Beauty if you want to look perfect on your wedding day!
Our own Candace is getting married next summer and is loving tips like this one: ‘”If you have a summer wedding, don’t get your makeup trials done in January. Your skin tone will vary depending on the season. If trials are done too far in advance, the makeup may not look the same on your big day. Keep your trials close to 1-2 months prior to the wedding to avoid this.”
The guide is full of makeup suggestions, a bridal beauty calendar, common faux pas, and other tips that you wouldn’t think of with all the wedding stress! If you want the best advice for looking amazing on your big day, definitely check out The Guide to Bridal Beauty!
“No Makeup” Makeup is back! This fall, look for cool bronzes to bring out your natural beauty. Barely there makeup is sweeping designer’s collections for Fall 2011. Michael Kors is working with soft bronze tones and peachy-beige cheeks. Marc Jacobs is simply using night cream to bring out natural complexions. He recommends, Shiseido Future Solution LX Night Cream (can be purchased at Bergdorf Goodman for $260) to give a natural, gorgeous sheen to your skin. Designers are also stressing that you work on your face’s natural contours. Golds, beiges, and peaches are the hot colors to look for! Keep your shades neutral and simply enhance what you have!
Looking to turn heads with your nail color this season? Then you have to check out Katy Perry’s new line from OPI! The new line featuring four fun and glittery shades is inspired by her “Teenage Dream” album and comes out in January 2011. From “Not Like the Movies”, a trendy metallic silver, to “Last Friday Night”, a bright blue sparkling with glitter, you are sure to find something that matches your personality and style. These colors are sure to be noticed on their own but the most unique part of this new line is definitely the “Black Shatter” top coat. Just apply the “Black Shatter” top coat over any of these fabulous shades and it cracks apart giving your nails a truly different effect.
I love the show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. I think that the Kardashians are Hilarious with a capital H. Being an only child, every time I watch the show, I become so jealous. Another reason why I become green with envy though is because the Kardashians are absolutely STUNNING! However… on June 15th, Kim Kardashian on her blog, was looking quite green herself:
Kim with Khloe's Mask
Apparently “an avocado mask with potato and apple sauce” was applied on to Kim by Khloe Kardashian. Just want to suggest to Khloe that whatever she conjured up for Kim sounds rather complicating so, why not go for the simple Eclos Clay Mask, that not only absorbs dirt and impurities, but tightens and minimizes pores? Not to mention, I’m sure that Khloe did not use a Uttwiler Spätlauber apple sauce, which is a rare Swiss apple that shows tremendous ability to stimulate skin stem cells, encouraging aging skin to behave like younger skin. It is an essential element for skincare products.
Eclos Skin Renewal Clay Mask
Think you’re too young to be using anti-aging skincare products? Dermatologists suggest that people should begin using anti-aging products as early as their 20s!
Purchase them @ Rite Aid, Walgreens, Ulta Beauty, and GNC
For more information: www.eclosbeauty.com
My mother always told me, “An apple a day will keep the doctors away!” I didn’t like apples so much growing up and was quite skeptical about the statement. Hence, I decided to dig deeper. Although I’ve learned that apples are good for you because they contain antioxidants and Vitamin C, I’m not sure whether that’s all we need in order to keep the all the doctors away. However, I can confirm to you that you can keep specific types of doctors away-expensive dermatologists and plastic surgeons! Let me introduce you to the fabulous Eclos skincare line!
Eclos Regenerative Cream
The Acai Berry is SO YESTERDAY as Hilary Duff once sang. The new thing for anti-aging skincare products is the rare Swiss Apple, Uttwiler Spatlauber. Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Julianne Moore rely on this magical apple to keep their skin young and vibrant. Do you know how else uses products made out of these apples? Michelle Obama! If the first lady is using it, these MUST work! In fact, I’ve tried the product and must testify for its wonders. Now, what makes the Eclos brand so special is that it is the least expensive of all of the new Swiss apple skincare products, bringing the wrinkle-busting power of the Swiss Apple to everyone. Eclos is very affordable-prices range from $12.99 to $24.99. You can find them at GNC, Ulta Beauty, Rite Aid, and Walgreens! So what are you waiting for? Jump into the new trend and make your skin happy!
For more information: www.eclosbeauty.com
On days that I do not wash my hair and need an easy yet chic look, I always wear my hair tied back in a low ballerina bun while I go about my busy day. Lately, I have been switching it up to a tight, twisted bun on the top of my head. The top knot is the simplest way to pull your hair off of your face in the summer heat, and it’s being rocked by celebrities at red carpet events and fashion models on the runway. Not only is this look clean and trendy, it is healthy to give your hair a break from over-shampooing and heat styling!
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