Category: Makeup

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Achieve Your Holiday Glam with Gold Products

Feeling festive? The holidays are the perfect excuse to be a little extra, especially with your makeup!

And the best way to step up your glam this season is with some GOLD! From 24k infused primers, to Glittery shadows, the options are endless. Check out some of the awesome new Gold launches listed below!

All about ingredients? Merle Norman’s 24k Gold Firming Foundation Primer doubles as skincare and makeup in one! This primer contains actual gold flakes designed to give your skin a boost of energy while restoring a youthful appearance and natural glow! It also contains patented biopolymers and 17 natural Amino Acids that result in a firming sensation, lifting and smoothing your skin, while also extending the wear of your foundation. $50, MerleNorman.com.

All about the eyes? Wunder2 Glitter Gelly in 24k Gold create a sophisticated, sparkly makeup look with these mess-free, long-wearing glitters. Formulated in a gel for precise application, the chunky glitter texture applies to the skin perfectly smooth and soft to the touch. Comfortable enough to be used all over, these head to toe wonderful glitters will give you that extra pop for a beautiful makeup look that lasts all day. $15.95, Wunder2.com.

Want an all-over gold glow? Mehron’s Precious Gem Powders in Tigers Eye offer vibrant, highly pigmented-infused color, with dramatic sheen and luster. From every day to special occasions, these rich, silky, sparkling loose powders are versatile enough to be applied from head-to-toe for that really distinctive look.  Available in 19 colors! $10.50, Mehron.com.

Craving skin-prep fit for a queen? The Peter Thomas Roth 24k Gold Mask is the ultimate luxurious anti-aging treatment. This rich mask is infused with Pure 24k Gold and Colloidal Gold to help improve the appearance of firmness and impart an opulent glow. Known from the time of Cleopatra to have powerful anti-aging benefits, 24k Gold helps firm, lift, brighten and calm the appearance of skin. Caffeine helps skin appear firmer and tighter while Peridot, an exquisite gemstone rich in magnesium, re-energizes and helps reduce the look of aging and stress. Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin deliver intense hydration for a more lifted appearance. This lavish, pampering treatment helps to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin looking silky smooth, firmer, radiant, revitalized and youthful. $110.99, Fragrance.com.

Want to smell like 24k? To Michael Kors, nothing is more alluring than the rich indulgences of Gold. The ultimate symbol of luxury and glamour. Introducing 24k Brilliant Gold, which shimmers with orange mandarin, voluptuous floralcy and a rousing spark of woodiness. $81.99, Fragrance.com.

 

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Go Dark and Sultry This Halloween With Rimmel London

Take a look at the Halloween-themed makeup look of Rita Ora; inspired dark and sultry look that you can achieve at home using Rimmel London products.
Face: Using the Rimmel London Insta Conceal & Contour Palette, apply the 3 shades to highlight, conceal and contour.
Brows: Using the ultra-soft applicator, apply Rimmel London Brow Shake Filling Powderto brows for smudge-proof, transfer-proof and waterproof brows that stay all night.
Eyes: Apply the smokey, darker shades from the Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Eye Contouring Palette Smoke Edition to the lids. Line the waterline with Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Double Ended Shadow + Liner in Back to Blacks. Line the upper lash line with ScandalEyes Bold Liquid Eyeliner and finish off the eyes by applying a coat of Rimmel London Shake it Fresh Mascara for ultra-smooth, clump-free volume from first to last use.
Lips: For a dark, bold lip apply Rimmel London’s Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour in Pitch Black. If you want a bit of sheen, finish off the look with a clear gloss.
Where to Find Them: Rimmel London products are available at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide.
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Halloween Makeup with Mally Beauty: Smoky Eye and Bold Lip

Whether you are pulling off a sexy smoky eye and bold lip, or creating a full face of fierce, keep your makeup in place all Halloween with Mally Beauty. Known for having created red-carpet makeup looks for some of Hollywood’s hottest A-listers, including Beyoncé and J.Lo, celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal knows beauty like no one else and her product collection offers a variety of formulas to create your desired look.

Please see below for a few Mally Beauty products to help you create your Halloween makeup look.

  • For your Complexion: Achieve full-coverage with the Complexion Perfection Soft Focus Foundation ($38). This liquid foundation minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles to deliver a smooth, naturally flawless finish. The hydrating, antioxidant-rich formula provides the skin with nourishing anti-aging benefits, while light-diffusing pigments blur imperfections. The foundation also calms and soothes the skin upon application, leaving your face looking and feeling soft, supple and picture perfect.

 

  • For the Eyes: A primer, eye shadow and liner all in one – create your eye look with the Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra Velvet ($25) shadows. This must-have multitasking tool for your eyes offers versatile shades that blend beautifully with no dragging or tugging. The formula quickly becomes smudge-proof, crease-proof and transfer-proof, leaving you with a look that will last all day and night.

 

  • For your Glow: Glow all night long with the Glowing Goddess Luminizer ($29). This all-over face brightener instantly creates an illuminated complexion. Using light-reflecting pigments to create a healthy-looking luminosity, the featherweight formula glides on smoothly and seamlessly, flattering your favorite features and leaving you with a youthful, goddess-worthy glow.

 

  • Finish off the Look: Give yourself a smooth finisher that will leave your skin glowing with the Evercolor Poreless Face Defender Boost ($37). Designed to diffuse the look of pores, the feather-light texture can beapplied over makeup to help your look last all day long to help minimize the look of fine lines, while adding a touch of radiance for a sun-kissed look. The compact comes with a unique Japanese sponge featuring rounded corners and buffed edges, making it easier to get to all those hard-to-reach areas for the most even coverage every time.
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33rd Annual Southern Women’s Show Birmingham: Girls Day Out Recap

The Southern Women’s Show is an annual event that takes place in Birmingham, Alabama.  It’s a local tradition for women to view live shows; shop with vendors, and taste delicious southern treats.

This year, I attended the show with my mom and her two girlfriends.  We had an amazing time walking the pink carpet and snapped pictures at the SWS photo-booth. Of course, we shopped at the Belk perfume booth, purchased jewelry, and tasted authentic Cajun candy.

The trade show also included live shows from The Firefighter Fashion Show Benefiting the American Cancer Society and entertainment from The Six Sliders Line Dance / Fitness Ministry.

Attendees registered for fun prizes and participated in cooking demonstrations.  As stated on The Southern Women’s Show website, “the real excitement begins when you arrive!”

 

 

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The Ultimate Holiday 2017 Gift Guide For Every Personality

Coming up with gift ideas for everyone on your list can be tough – to make the process a little less stressful, I compiled the ultimate gift guide filled with new Holiday 2017 launches. See below for botanical based and celebrity adorned gift sets for every personality type in your life!

Whether you need something big for your best friends, meaningful for your mom, lavish for yourself, or heartwarming for that special someone, I’m here to help!

FOR THE BEAUTY LOVER

Flawless Brows & Lashes Limited Edition Set, $100 at Nordstrom.com

Skin Research Labs, the leader in effective beauty enhancing treatments and adorned by Hilary Duff, Kelly Ripa, Huda Kattan and more! Brings the ultimate holiday kit this season with the launch of their limited edition Flawless Brows & Lashes Set. The luxurious cosmetic bag contains a 2mL neuLASH®, 6mL neuBROW, and the brand new neuBROW brow defining pen!

Blossoming Beauty Gift Set, $48 at arbonne.com

Let your beauty shine with a new Sparkling Body Powder with a built-in brush and a prismatic Lilac Lip Gloss to show your inner sparkle on the outside too. Super cute pouch that can double as a pencil case included!

Starlight Glow Palette, $75 at arbonne.com

These shades were plucked from the sky to deliver a celestial glow! These multi-use powders can be used to highlight, blush, bronze, or contour with an array of warm to cool pigments to sculpt and shape a starlit glow. Featuring three brand-new shades and guest starring our fan favorite Anniversary Bronzer.

Rosé All Day to Night Lip Set, $70 at arbonne.com

A trio of dual-ended lip colors in blushing nudes, pinks and mauves that keep you rocking that rosé all day and night. This lip bouquet features Arbonne’s new favorite matte lip cream on one end, and a shiny lip gloss on the other. Wear alone or mix-and-match for a full bloom effect!

Spiced Vanilla Chai Candle, $40 at arbonne.com

This artisan-crafted, hand-poured candle made with a coconut wax blend combines sweet cinnamon, baked vanilla, and spicy chai aromas. Slow and clean burning, the scent will have you reminiscing about your favorite holiday moments.

Olive Blossom & Eucalyptus Gift Set, $58 at arbonne.com

Give the gift of fabulous and luxurious personal care with this shea butter, olive and coconut oil infused gift set.  The set includes a softly scented cleansing body polish that exfoliates and whipped body butter that moisturizes with natural essential oils and fragrant blossoms, topped with a cool eucalyptus touch.

FOR MEN

 

RE9 Advanced® for Men Grooming Kit, $75 at arbonne.com

The perfect set for a clean and confident man, complete with our brand new Charcoal Soap Bar that invigorates with spicy notes of turmeric and bergamot, as well as a full size of the best-selling RE9 Advanced® for Men Shave Cream and After-Shave Soothing Lotion. The set is conveniently packaged with a dopp kit that makes traveling and grooming on-the-go a breeze.

 

FOR THE SKINCARE EXPERT

 

Youth Soothing Crème ($74.95, DearbyRenee.com) Infused with the skin healing, Arnica Extract, which is known to soothe and calm skin disorders like eczema this soothing crème contains several active components that target chronic itchy, red or problematic skin leaving a radiant and hydrated complexion.

Skin Renewal Serum ($79.95, DearbyRenee.com) offers rejuvenating benefits of five bio-sourced epidermal growth factors from BioPlacenta. This premium rejuvenating serum reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.

FOR THE NATURAL HAIR GURU

Heavenly Halo Herbal Hair Tonic and Soy Milk Deep Hydration Collection, available at Target.com is a hydration savior for thirsty hair. Experience the benefits of highly concentrated hydrating ingredients such as Burdock Root Oil, Palmarosa Oil Umutanga Oil and Yucca Root that help to promote hair growth, soothe a dry scalp and strengthen the hair strands. The key ingredients saturate the hair with intensive moisture, locking it in for ultimate and deep, long lasting hydration. Includes six products: Shampoo, Conditioner, Pre-poo, Softening Milk, Serum Oil Mist & Mask.

  • Herbal Hair Tonic & Soy Milk Deep Hydration Pre-poo, which gently melts tangles to minimize breakage, decreases moisture loss during cleansing and protects hair from cleansing manipulation. $14.99
  • Herbal Hair Tonic & Soy Milk Deep Hydration Shampoo, which thoroughly cleanses without stripping, restores hydration in dehydrated hair and reduces breakage. Hair is left soft and tangle-free. $15.99
  • Herbal Hair Tonic & Soy Milk Deep Hydration Conditioner, which helps to reduce breakage, restores natural luster and shine and replenishes moisture without buildup. $15.99
  • Herbal Hair Tonic & Soy Milk Deep Hydration Mask, which penetrates the strands to restore lasting moisture, visibly calm frizz and improve elasticity, minimizes shedding and breakage and leaves hair feeling soft, supple and tangle-free. $19.99
  • Herbal Hair Tonic & Soy Milk Deep Hydration Softening Milk, which deeply penetrates to restore dry thirsty hair. Assists with styling, restores natural luster and shine and improves texture and manageability. $15.99
  • Herbal Hair Tonic & Soy Milk Deep Hydration Serum Oil Mist, which imparts lightweight shine to finished styles and aids in nourishing, soothing and supporting scalp health. Lightweight and non-greasy, it seals in moisture and enhances texture while reducing frizz. $14.99

 

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Talk of Alabama Lifestyle Segment: Fashion Week 2017 Celebrity Beauty Trends

I hosted a Lifestyle Segment with Talk of Alabama sharing Fashion Week 2017 Celebrity Beauty Trends.  Dana Benson from The Esthetic Loft and Nicole Stephani from mybodyboop.com joined the segment to discuss the benefits and application of eyelash extensions.

This particular lifestyle segment featured products to help everyone at-home enhance their natural beauty and provide makeup tips from New York Fashion Week 2017.

According the segment a few of the beauty trends seen on the runway included metallic eye shadow (whether in cream or powder) along with illuminating or strobing the face.  

Several celebrities use HD Invisible Foundation to provide an airbrushed look on-camera while reducing the appearance of pores.

The popular makeup technique of highlighting and contouring defines the cheekbones along with the use of Artis Elite Makeup Brushes to give a flawless finish.

When using Artis Elite Makeup Brushes recognize that each brush has an individual purpose and minimal product should be applied.  The products presented on ABC 33/40 included:

Face

Jane Iredale Active Light

Stila Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer

Stila Magnificent Glitter Eyeshadow

INGLOT HD Perfect Coverup Foundation

INGLOT Aquastic Cream Eyeshadow

INGLOT AMC Pure Pigment Eyeshadow

Black Opal True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation

Alima Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow

Mehron Makeup CreamBlend Stick

Mehron Celebre’ Pro-HD Cream Foundation

Mehron Metallic Powders

Body

Artis Elite Oval Brush 8

Artis Elite Linear 3

Artis Elite Oval 3

Artis Elite Circle 1

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The Esthetic Loft: Natural Mink Lash Extensions

The Esthetic Loft is a skin-care studio located in the heart of Homewood, Alabama.  Dana Benson is the owner of this hidden jewel with 15 years experience as a licensed esthetician.

I was invited to visit the studio and learn more about the services.  While interviewing Dana, I received a set of Mink Lash Extensions.  This was an amazing, care-free experience and shared via Facebook Live.

Dana provided information on the process of individual lash extension application and how to care for them.  She also discussed the cost of this application and upcoming sale on services.

To watch the video, visit Style + Life + Fashion Facebook Page.

Dana Benson owner of The Esthetic Loft

 

Mink Lash Extensions via Instagram @kwest1908

 

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GET THE LOOK: Rita Ora on Boy Band

Did you catch Rita Ora on Boy Band last night? Her rockstar look came to life thanks to Rimmel London! Get the look below:

Featured Photo:  TV Guide

The Look: Bold and luminous.

The Inspiration: Celebrity Makeup Artist Kathy Jeung was inspired by the singer, actress and Rimmel London Ambassador’s sportier “Your Song” performance look as well as her more glamorous hosting look – using a hot pink matte lip color worked great with both outfits.

How to Get the Look:

SKIN To begin, Kathy applied Rimmel Stay Matte Primer to create a smooth, pore minimized, mattified canvas for makeup. She then used Rimmel London InstaConceal & Correct to neutralizes dark circles, and Rimmel London Match Perfection 2 ‘n 1 Concealer underneath the eyes to blend into the rest of the face. Next, she applied Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation, blending into Rita’s skin with a flat foundation brush in broad strokes over her face, then further blending with a damp sponge to give the skin a natural looking finish. Kathy then set Rita’s foundation with a light dust of Rimmel London InstaFix & Matte Translucent Pressed Powder to the forehead, sides of nose and cheeks, to keep everything shine free and prepare the face for longer lasting makeup. Kathy then applied Rimmel London Conceal & Contour over the foundation to create a highlight and shading using a narrow brush. She used the lighter ‘highlight illuminator’ shade down the length of nose and top of cheekbones and the darker ‘contour sculptor’ shade under Rita’s chin and the hollows of cheekbones and blended well. Kathy then applied Rimmel London Kate Moss Sculpting & Highlighting Kit in Golden Sands, by highlighting on the tops of the cheekbones, above the jawlines and down the length of the nose. She contoured in the hallow under the cheekbones, under the jawbone and under the chin using a narrow wedge brush and applied blush using a rounded rush to the apples of the cheeks and extended towards the temples. Kathy finished the look by dusting lightly Rimmel London Natural Bronzer in Sun Bronze along hairline, on temples, on cheeks and under chin, to add a healthy dose of color, she blended to help soften the contour.

LIPS Kathy applied Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour in Heartbeat to give a bold pop of color with a comfortable matte finish.

EYES & BROWS Rita’s eye look was created using the Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Palette in London Nudes Calling. Kathy applied the shimmery light pink shade all over the eyelid as a base color, and to the browbone as a highlighter. She used the Rimmel London ScandalEyes Eye Shadow Stick in Pink & Purple Rain, using the pink end over the eyelid and smudged into the inner corner of eyes. Kathy applied Rimmel London Exaggerate Smoke ‘N Shine Automatic Gel Eyeliner in Little Black Smokey close to upper lash line, then smudged with a small brush. Finally, Kathy finished Rita’s eyes by applying a few coats of Rimmel London Shake It Fresh Mascara in Very Black to her lashes to lengthen & thicken. Kathy lightened Rita’s brows by applying Rimmel London Brow Shake Filling Powder in Blonde, by shaking the product to distribute, then applying with the applicator to fill in brows. Kathy finished her brows by applying Rimmel London Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel in Clear to keeps stray hairs in place.

Where to Find Them: Rimmel London products are available at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide.

Visit www.RimmelLondon.com for store locations and to try the newest products with Rimmel London’s exclusive Virtual Makeup Tool.

 

 

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Back to School Beauty Essentials: Pure Brush and Mally Beauty

Sadly, the end of the summer is near and it’s almost time to head back to school. Pure Brush and Mally Beauty have your makeup essentials to start the new school year.

Pure Brush

Pure Brush works to remove dirt and residue from both synthetic and natural brushes, utilizing Touch Germ Block™ sanitizing technology to instantly kill the bacteria lurking in your bristles. It is clinically proven to kill the bacteria that causes acne breakouts, ensuring better health for your skin. PUREBRUSH is gentle enough to use daily and contains 250 cleansing sprays per container.
How to Use: Shake well before use. Hold the product two inches from your brush and spray liberally for one to two seconds, covering the surface of the brush until the fibers are completely coated. Tap and stroke brush onto a clean towel to remove all makeup from the bristles. Repeat as needed until clean.
Price: $19.99
Available: ulta.com

Mally Beauty

o   Open Up! Eye Shadow Quads: Mally Beauty Open Up! Eye Shadow Quads are formulated with nourishing coconut butter and talc free powder that lasts all day for any look. Each quad contains matter and shimmer shades to create gorgois looks every day. The shades are universally flattering, while they also are made to highlight, shape and enhance eyes.

Available in: Taupe, Medium Brown and Sable

Price: $28.00

Where to Buy: www.MallyBeauty.com

Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra Eye Shadows – Velvet: Mally Beauty Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra Eye Shadows – Velvet are a primer, eye shadow and liner all in one. Now available in a velvet matte finish, the Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra Velvet blend perfectly without dragging or tugging your eyes. They are the perfect products to subtle contouring and highlighting. Its formula leaves a smudge-proof, crease-proof and transfer-proof look that lasts all day.

Available in: Dusty Rose, Slate, Peacock and Sand

Price: $25.00

Where to Buy: www.mallybeauty.com

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Coffee: A Must-Have Beauty Ingredient from MineTan

Not only does coffee taste good and help you stay awake, but it also gives beauty benefits to your skin, such as, fight premature aging of the skin, reduce under-eye puffiness, exfoliate and smooth the skin, minimize the visibility of cellulite…and the list goes on.

What more could you ask for? Below please find products from MineTan that contain coffee as a key ingredient.

MineTan Coconut Coffee Foam ($34.99)

Think: a product that delivers an exotic dark brown finish, hydrates and firms the skin and smells good! The coconut water ingredient will hydrate, smooth and nourish your skin, while the coffee will firm and reduce the appearance of cellulite. It’s the ultimate tanning product that will give you the skin finish you desire.

MineTan Coffee Scrub Original ($16.99)

Exfoliate and revitalize your skin with this full body caffeine kick. The freshly ground coffee will smooth your skin and target imperfections such as uneven skin tone, stretch marks, cellulite, dry skin and a fading tan. Use in the shower on a regular basis – dig in and wake up your skin!