Spring Breakers

March 22, 20131 Comment

One of the most anticipated films of this year is Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers. Why? Because it’s stars are seemingly perfect Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Selena Gomez, and Rachel Korine having sex, using drugs and more things of that nature. It was brilliant. Not to mention when I saw it in the theater I climbed over Michael Cera to get to my seat, but that’s another story. One of the things that really grabs your attention (mainly because you can’t look away) is the outfits in the film. The girls are often in bikinis and Jame’s Franco in decorative ghetto fabulous gear. Inspired by the film Opening Ceremony has teamed up with Heidi Bivens to create a capsule collection. Jerseys, bikinis, sweatpants, and crop tops: everything you need for a perfect Spring Break. I find the collection amazing. Its not enough that I can’t stop thinking about the movie, but now I can own pieces that are practically off the set. Here’s a look at some of my favorites:

Available at Opening Ceremony

JNSQ- The Rise of Fashion Illustration

March 20, 2013Leave a comment

Hi Lovely Readers,

I just wanted to let you all know I write for a digital magazine called Jenesequa and I’m so proud to work with them. This month I wrote an article about fashion illustration (sneak peek below) and it’s rise in popularity. It’s a free digital magazine you can download for iPad/iPhone in the App store. I would describe it as a cross between Nylon and Elle, so if either of those interest you, Jenesequa is what you need! Add it to your reading material, you won’t regret it!

Download in the app store here: http://bit.ly/JNSQmagazine

Bobbi Brown Lilac Collection

March 20, 2013Leave a comment

One of my best friend’s works at a magazine that featured the new Bobbi Brown lilac palettes. As a token of appreciation, the lovely people at BB let them keep the samples. So my friend, knowing my obsession with beauty, grabbed me the lilac shimmer brick and the lilac rose lip gloss. I was thrilled. I love Bobbi Brown. I use their powder foundation, which in my opinion, is a miracle worker.

As for the lilac-love:

I used the lipgloss today, and although it looks very purple, it comes out practically sheer. (Read “pinky”)

I haven’t tried the shimmer brick yet, but I feel like it’s a cult favorite. I have a few friends that swear by it as a blush/bronze/highlighter trifecta for the summer. Confession: I actually want to buy a proper brush for this product. I have a blush brush but I swear it permanently paints NARS “Orgasm” on everything.

got2b styling powder

March 13, 2013Leave a comment

As I’ve gotten older my hair texture has changed significantly. I went from having unruly thick hair, to the finest of fine strands. My hair isn’t thinning by any means, but I feel like it’s extremely fine for having so much, and therefore FLAT. One of my friends at work recommended that I try volumizing powder. I didn’t quite understand the concept –how could powder lift my hair?

She let me borrow hers, (she briefly lived in Germany, hence why the bottle is in German) so I’ve been trying the product for the past few days. It’s the strangest thing, once you rub the powder between your fingers the consistency immediately changes to a tacky/almost wet feeling. You’re supposed to ruffle (is that an applicable word) tousle your hands through your hair, mainly at the root. The powder creates a tacky-sort-of-stiff texture in your hair, ultimately creating the volume. It’s an interesting product to say the least. I’ve read other people can get it to work all day, but it doesn’t quite do that for me. Maybe it’s because my hair is long and therefore weighty. Overall I really like the powder, even for just added texture. But I think I’ll be purchasing my own soon!

My friend’s volumizing powder, you can purchase it at drugstores or beauty supply stores.

The Balm at Duane Reade

March 11, 2013Leave a comment

I was walking on Centre st. Saturday night and needed to stop at a Duane Reade for a few things. Somewhere between Spring and Broome was where I found thins Duane, it’s a lovely old building that’s been converted into New York’s favorite convenience store. Now here’s the thing with Duane: some are good, and some are not so good. A “good” Duane has all theses amazing new make up lines in what they call a “Look Boutique”. They carry POP beauty, Cargo, Gosh, Demeter fragrances and more. To my surprise I walked into the pharmacy and see a beauty stand for the brand The Balm. I couldn’t believe it. This brand is practically exclusive to online sales. Sephora carries a few of their products but not the entire line. As I stood gawking in front of The Balm display, I still could not believe the products were just sitting there, right before my eyes.

Here’s what I know about The Balm. Their packaging is amazing, think benefit but less modern and more 50’s kitschy-type names. People swear by their products, it’s totally a cult favorite. It’s also a higher end brand, more like something that would be sold in Sephora rather than a drugstore. I’m really glad Duane is trying to change drugstore beauty as we know it and aim for a more boutique-like feel. I think it’s a smart decision to bring in higher-end beauty brands into pharmacies, as it should be a mutually beneficial relationship.

Great Minds

March 1, 2013Leave a comment

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

I apologize for the quality of the photos below but I had to be sneaky. Stores don’t take too kindly when you’re photographing their merchandise in-store.

Behold the Kenzo tiger sweater. Cult and blogger favorite, retails for $255. Beautiful.

Now behold H&M’s take

And Zara’s

Tigers are popular!

I also found this little number at Zara. Look familiar?

Givenchy!

Jennifer Lawrence Oscars 2013

February 25, 2013Leave a comment

Jennifer Lawrence was the most talked about woman of the evening. Her starring role in one of the year’s top films “Silver Linings Playbook” allowed her to grace award season. Picked as the early favorite for Best Actress, Lawrence wore Dior Haute Couture for most of her big events. Oscar night was no different. The gown was predicted by many fashion critics as the dress she would wear. A stunning layered cream and baby pink dress from the Spring 2013 couture collection. The dress looked thick and somewhat heavy, like a duvet or comforter (I realize that sounds terrible for such a beautiful dress), but that’s probably why it took an army to help her navigate the red carpet.

Here is the dess on the runway

Girls x Deborah Lippmann

February 16, 2013February 16, 2013Leave a comment

Confession: I am obsessed with GIRLS on HBO. Lena Dunham is brilliant. And I love everything about the show.

Ok, there I said it. GIRLS is my everything. Today, on an unexpected trip to Nordstrom, I casually wandered towards the beauty department and came across the Deborah Lippmann x Girls box set. I immediately texted my friend for her reassurance in that I absolutely HAD to have the entire set. To be honest, I didn’t need her opinion, I knew I was going to purchase the set the moment I saw it actually existed. I remember hearing about the collaboration but not that their would be a box set! I do think you can buy the colors individually, I believe I saw them a few weeks ago at Bloomingdales.

This is my first Deborah Lippmann purchase and I’m excited to try out the formula. The colors are as follows:

Hannah-muted green

Marnie- baby pink

Shoshannah- violet

Jessa-oxblood

The set retails for $45, you can buy it here

First look at Marc Jacobs Beatuty

February 15, 20131 Comment

These two dolls are the first shots of the Marc Jacobs beauty line via the Style.com Editor’s Diary. Already in love with the packaging

Paris Thorn

February 9, 2013Leave a comment

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen these gorgeous things but I just happened to stumble across them while searching for jewerly on the Saint Laurent website . They are perfectly named “Thorn,” and look dangerously evil. The black patent finish completes the wicked look.