Personally, I think tiaras should be part of everyday dress. Wouldn’t making a sandwich just be all the more special if you were wearing a jeweled tiara?
Carolina Rodriguez Reina Jeweled Headband
But if you are insistent that tiaras should be reserved for royalty and brides, then this Carolina Rodriguez Reina Jeweled Headband is a fresh take on the bridal tiara. The headband will hold your hair in place and pull light towards your face. Try it with an updo for an extra wow factor.
Find this great piece at Lock & Mane (where I know they have “Champagne Thursdays”, so can “Tiara Tuesdays” be far behind????)
Are you a bride who isn’t that keen on wearing a veil, but then thinks “well, when in my life am I ever going to be able to wear a veil again?” A lovely compromise is Jennifer Ouellette’s Grosgrain Headband with Veil. With it’s vintage feel, it gives a nod to tradition without covering up your lux locks or beaming smile as you walk down the aisle. It’s a great choice for the modern bride.
Find this fab headband at Lock & Mane for a mere $130.
Are you new to using foundation? Interested in the elusive flawless ”airbrush” look that models have? Want to have that kind of look everyday? You might be interested in the Stream Airbrush System.
As much as I love makeup, I’m not a fan of heavy makeup. So when it comes to foundation, I’d really rather have a weightless feel and light coverage. I’m not looking to cover, just give my skin a little edge. That’s a bit difficult with standard foundation, especially for very fair skin. That’s where airbrush makeup comes in. When the lovely Lisa sent me a Stream Airbrush System to review, we were all excited to test this new option in the consumer airbrush market.
Stream Airbrush System
If you aren’t familiar with airbrush makeup, here’s a quick rundown: instead of applying makeup with sponges or brushes, you put a few drops of liquid makeup into a small “cup” on a pen shaped stylus (usually, as is the case with the Stream Cosmetics line, there are specialized formulation to work with the system, eg waterbased or silicone based product), then you pull a lever back to release a stream of makeup that is distributed gently onto your skin (and evenly, if done correctly) in a light layer.
The Stream Airbrush System is a great airbrush system for those new to airbrush makeup since it is so intuitive. Once you watch a short instructional DVD, you are ready to get started. The first step is choosing which foundation is right for you out of the color range included in the kit. I’d recommend experimenting with this part. I was a bit skeptical that even the lightest shade would be a good match to my skin, but since it is such a fine mist of makeup that goes on the skin, it was a great match. It’s like nail polish or lipstick – for good or bad, it never is as intense on as it looks in the container. On my first trial, I put on two coats of foundation and it looked pretty good. I really like how much my eyes stand out when my skin is evened out with the airbrushed look - the foundation even did a great job covering the dark circles under my eyes!
Before applying the foundation, I’d highly recommend using the moisturizing primer first. It adds a dewy look to the skin, and the foundation applies in a far more natural way. I tried the system both with and without applying the primer first, and it definitely looks better with the primer. I thought since I was wearing a moisturizing sunscreen underneath that a moisturizing primer would be redundant, but it really serves a different purpose and doesn’t leave the skin too wet if you have a hydrating product on underneath.
The Stream Extreme™ Airbrush Cosmetics System kit includes the following:
Professional multi-speed airbrush system
Airbrush Cosmetics Starter Kit (4 Foundation Shades in your choice of Fair, Medium, or Dark, a Primer, a Bronzer, a Pearlizer/Highlighter, and a Blush)
Cute Gold Travel/storage bag
110/220 AC power source (a battery pack is available separately)
Airbrush Stylus
Training DVD
But the Stream Airbrush System does far more than just foundation - this week we’ll be talking about blush, concealer, highlighting, contouring, and more!
But if you are ready to give the system a try, check it out at Lisa’s page at StreamofBeauty.com!
Here’s a quick youtube tutorial on the Stream Airbrush System:
(of note: like any other review you see on Style Chicks, we’re not affiliated with the company, we are just sharing a great product with you! We do not profit from the sale of this product)
This set of Kabuki brushes made me smile – how adorable would these look on your makeup table? I also like the bristles of different lengths – some powders are best applied with even bristles, but uneven bristles will give a more natural look if you aren’t going for high coverage.
Beauty.com is offering a new gift with purchase offer for January 2011 - a limited edition Marchesa ruffled black bag filled with more than 17 beauty essentials plus a $10 Beauty.com gift card.
This bag includes:
Juice Beauty® Reflecting Gloss, Fig
Urban Decay De-Slick in a Tube Mattifying Gel
Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Shampoo
Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Amazon Infinity Mist
Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque
Borghese Crema Saponetta Cleansing Face & Body Bar
Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
GoSmile Touch Up Smile Perfecting Ampoules, Watermelon Mint
Laura Geller Wonder Wand Eye Brightener
Darphin PREDERMINE Firming Wrinkle Repair Serum
bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation with brush, Medium Beige
Bliss FatGirlSlim Skin Firming Cream
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha-Beta Daily Face Peel
Clean Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum Spray
Jonathan Product Finish Control High Shine Aerosol Hairspray
I have a pretty pink Clarisonic Classic. I love it. But everytime a new color Clarisonic comes out, regardless of color, I always think “Ooo, I want that color too!!!!!” (I’ve restrained myself – I only have the one….)
So if you’ve been on the fence about getting a Clarisonic Mia, here’s a new reason: it now comes in a pretty, pretty lavender, blue, and garnet. The kit also contains a sensitive brush head.
My Clarisonic Classic was a great purchase – and whether it is for travel, your gym bag, or home use, the Mia is a great choice as well!
The good folks at Lock & Mane just posted a vid on how to do a quick and chic updo with this adorable Jennifer Ouellette Satin Covered Button Hair Stick. I couldn’t figure out how to wrangle my hair into a French Twist until I was sitting behind a girl in class who quickly put her hair up with this technique and a hair stick (yes, I was easily distracted from the lecture when there was important hair instruction to be had). Check it out:
