Beauty Basics: Do’s & Don’ts of Eyebrow Shaping By Face Shape

Eyebrows are like the curtains to the windows of the souls. Though seemingly unimportant, they can actually make or break the overall look of the face. So to start off the beauty basic series, what area could be more fitting to tackle first?

Keep reading to learn the Do’s & Don’ts of Eyebrow Shaping Based on your Face Shape.

Fancy and Frugal: NYK Butter Lipstick Review

Recently Lulu's hosted their annual NYFW style studio for bloggers. Amongst the many sponsors of the fabulous event, was affordable makeup company NYX. In addition giving mini makeup touches at the event, they also gifted us their new Butter Lipsticks.

As someone who's been loving to experiment with lipsticks lately, I couldn't wait to try out the new product. I received shade Shade BLS12 -"Little Susie", which is a pretty wearable pink shade. The lipsticks goes on like a Chapstick but has the color pigment of a lipstick, something I was surprised to see, given the texture of the product going on.

Shade BLS12 -"Little Susie"

Although it did have quite a bit of pigment, the consistency of the product made it not as opaque as I usually like and required a few applications to get it full coverage of my lips. In addition, I found it also necessary to reapply throughout the day as you would Chapstick.

Overall I think it's a nice product if you are looking for an alternative to tinted lip balm or Revlon's lip butters. I really liked the fact that it was moisturizing instead of drying like other lipsticks, and also the color of the shades I tried. .

Interested in trying them out for yourself? These lipsticks are available in stores and online where ever NYK is sold.

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Weekend Wardrobe Inspiration: Colored Pants

This week marked the official start of Spring! And while the temperature might still be a little chilly, there's no reason why you can't start incorporating a little color into your wardrobe. Trade in the winter black or blah blue jeans this weekend for a little pop or color.

Don't have any colored pants yet? Shop a few of my picks at the end of this post!

 

Spring Makeup Trend To Try: Aqua Blue Eye Makeup

Blue eyeshadow is one of the many 90's fashion trends back again this season. While the look might seem dramatic, it can be easily toned down for everyday wear. As a brown eye girl, I particularly love this look because it helps to bring out our eyes even more. Try this trend by using a blue/aqua eyeliner or eyeshadow to line either your top lid like Lupita did above or your bottom waterline.

Below check out a few eyeshadow options below.

 

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Beauty Launch: Nars Contour Blush Collection

Contouring is one of the makeup things that sounds hard but is actually incredibly easy to do (see this how to here) and Nars' new contour blush collection is about to make it even easier. Finding the perfect two shades for contouring can be extremely difficult, especially for woman of color, but this new collection helps to solve both of these problems by putting highlight and contour side by side in the same compact in colors what will suit a variety of shades.



The beautifully balanced duos feature a lighter shade to illuminate the highpoints of the face and a deeper shade to enhance definition. Ultra-smooth, lightweight texture lends itself to a luminous finish and the specially designed contouring formula visual depth and dimension in a single swipe.

To create the perfect contour on cheeks, apply the deeper shade of the Contour Blush to the hollows of the cheek and along the hairline, sweep the light shade across the cheekbone toward the temple to soften and highlight. Finish the look with a pop of your favorite blush shade on the apples of the cheek.

Shop the collection below or in Nars stores now, the collection will be available at other retailers starting April 1st.

 

 

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Fancy and Frugal: T by Alexander Wang Triangle Crop Top

We all know crop tops and other middrift baring tops are going to be huge for Spring and summer once again. Amongst celebs and other fashion taste makers, the T by Alexander Wang Triangle Crop Top has been huge. And while some people can afford the real thing, for those on a smaller budget this similar Triangle Crop Top from Lulu's can help you achieve the same look.

Save- Lulu's Disco Diva Black Crop Top

Splurge - T by Alexander Wang Triangle Crop Top

 

Comment below and let me know which one you prefer?!

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Weekend Wardrobe Inspiration: Quilted Leather

We're well into March, and although March sounds like a "warm month" (at least in my southern minded head) it's actually still pretty chilly. So to spice up your weekend wardrobe with out freezing your butt, try a quilted leather skirt as you brunch and party it up this weekend. A quilted leather skirt is a fun twist on the leather skirt trend that's been ohhh soo popular for so long now.





Pleated Leather and vegan leather skirt options for all budgets:

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Fancy Foods: Eating Lean

Getting off and keeping off that last ten pounds of vanity weight that stands between me and the crate of "later clothes" under my bed has been the bain of my existence for the past year.

So in an attempt to get lean before the warm weather finally returns, I decided to do something slightly controversial. I remembered back when I was an intern in New York living in a tiny dorm with no kitchen and no money, I lived off a diet of frozen dinners and free food from events. Fast forward to the end of the summer, my already college lean body was 15 pounds lighter and struggling to keep my pants up on my waist.

So what was the secret?

Fancy and Frugal: Nuance by Salma Hayek Spring Beauty Line

Nuance by Salma Hayek is a premium beauty line sold exclusive at CVS pharmacy that combines exotic, natural ingredients, ancient beauty secrets and advanced science to create products that are designed to enhance the “nuances” that make up every woman’s beauty.



Last week, Nuance Salma Hayek launched their Spring collection, adding 10 new beauty and hair products to the shelves. All of the products contain key moisturizing ingredients such as: Shea Butter and Coconut, Avocado and Macadamia Seed Oils which soften and help maintain moisture levels in skin.



To celebrate the Spring launch of Nuane Salma Hayek, beauty editors were invited to attend "Selma's Secret garden" where we learned about the details of the line and the nourishing ingredients inside.





Below is a list of the ten new items added to the collection and the benefits of each. Personally, I can't wait to try the Eye Balm, Glycolic Cream Cleanser, and Neck & Chest Balm.