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Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / September 4, 2015

Target Beauty Box Launch – Fall 2015

Love sampling the latest beauty products? Apparently lots of people do which is why Target announced the release of another much-anticipated Beauty Box on September 8th! This Beauty Box goes for $7 and will more than likely sell out in a few days.

Target Beauty Box includes:

Jane Carter Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner:
Lightweight spray offers a protective barrier against damage for fragile, color-treated or relaxed hair.
Retail value: $3.99 – Sample size included in box

Curls Créme Brule Whipped Curl Cream:
A cream styler that defines, de-frizzes, and moisturizes tresses, leaving curls soft without hold.
Retail value: $2.99 – Sample size included in box

Dove Quench Absolute Crème Serum:
A lightweight, fast-absorbing serum that tames frizz and keeps curls defined.
Retail value: $5.99 – Full Size included in box

SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil:
Oil-based lotion restores moisture and shine to color treated or chemically processed hair.
Retail value: $3.99 – Sample size included in box

Aquaphor Healing Ointment:
Multipurpose ointment helps soothe and protect dry, chapped or irritated skin.
Retail value: $1.99 – Sample size included in box

Colgate® Optic White® Platinum Express™ White Toothpaste:
Breakthrough formula whitens teeth in just three days, with best results after 4 weeks.
Retail value: $1.00 – Sample size included in box

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Beauty / September 2, 2015

NYC New York Color Lacquered Lips for Fall

With their new Expert Last Lip Lacquer, NYC New York Color has the perfect shades to make your lips stand out this fall. From beautiful reds, to bright pinks, there is a shade for every outfit.

NYC NEW YORK COLOR EXPERT LAST LIP LACQUER

THINK: Lipstick-worthy color with a luscious glossy feel.

WHAT IT IS: The intense color of a lipstick with the shine of a gloss. Color this bold should be outlawed. The glamorous look of NYC New York Color’s fan-favorite Expert Last Lip Color now has all the ease of a gloss in new Expert Last Lip Lacquer. Infused with intense color, the precision applicator hugs lips tight while the rich formula glides on smooth and never feathers or bleeds. Lips stay hydrated, soft, and supple, and the never-sticky lacquer offers all-day comfort. With a lightweight texture and ultimate creamy color, this lacquer defies the laws of lipstick.

WHAT IT COSTS: $3.99

AVAILABLE SHADES: Bare Brooklyn, Riverside Romance, Chelsea Cherry Blossoms, Lincoln Square Love Affair, Coney Island Candy, Fidi Fuchsia, Central Park Passion, Madison Square Mauve, Big City Berry, Rockaway Ruby, Turtle Bay Toffee, Tribeca Mocha

Cosmetics / August 25, 2015

The Modern Girls Guide To Life Book: Fully Revised and Updated

The Modern Girl is back with more tips, hacks & beauty fun! From author and trend expert Jane Buckingham, (formerly of the Style channel), founder of Trendera and newly crowned Job Genius of the new ABC Family Show “Job or No Job,”

THE MODERN GIRLS GUIDE TO LIFE (on sale 9/29/15) has been completely revamped for a new generation of MG’s. A lot has changed over the past decade, and leave it to Jane to keep us Modern Girls up-to-date!

Covering everything from parties to porn, interviewing to Instagramming, crockpot cooking to cosmetics, and all that’s in-between, The Modern Girls Guide to Life doesn’t try to tell you how to be perfect. It simply tells you the stuff you need to know, but no one thinks to tell you—like how your shape wear can get uncomfortably hot unless it contains cotton (good to know before you find yourself sweating away your blowout at the company holiday party).

I have been a long time fan of Jane Buckingham and will provide a review to share with all of my Modern Girls very soon!

Beauty / August 24, 2015

Butter London Lip Crayon and Nail Lacquer – Product Review

Butter London has expanded their line of cosmetics from nail polish to lip crayons, mascara, and eyeliner. I have been (super) lucky to receive a box of their samples this summer. The products could not have arrived at a better time and I was eager to share the experience.

Product Review (rating 1 – 10)

The Lip Crayons are amazing and come in a variety of shades. There’s a lip color for every skintone; beauty enthusiasts and makeup artist can have a good time with this product. The lip pencil is very large (makes it easy to shape the lips) and leaves a creamy finish. It also smells nice with a mild vanilla scent and the pigment is true to shade. I give this product a thumbs up and rating of the number 10.

Let’s talk about Allure & Butter London‘s collaboration with a fabulous new nail lacquer collection titled, Arm Candy! The theme for the box was take self-expression to the next level with a range of colors and finishes. There were individual lacquers such as Nude Stilettos, Statement Piece, I’m on The List, It’s Vintage, Disco Nap, Lust or Must; the 4-Piece Fashion Lacquer Collection inluded Violet’s Revenge, The Sweet Spot, So Major, Front Row.

Same as the lip crayons, every shade was true to color but most importantly, the polish gave a salon finish. It was easy to use (or glide) with a specialized top to eliminate spillage. The nail lacquer also dries fast due to the fact I (always) polish my nails at the last minute. I give this nail collection a thumbs up and rating of the number 9.

To purchase their products, visit the website: ButterLondon.com Also, stay connected to the site, there could be a giveaway happening very soon!

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Beauty / August 21, 2015

How To Remove a Gel Manicure – Skyy Hadley

There are many positives to having a gel manicure – It stays for two weeks without chipping and looks shinier than a normal manicure. However, all good things must come to an end and it’s important to learn how to safely and effectively remove a gel manicure at home. You may not have the time or money to get your gel mani removed at a salon and it’s essential to learn because it can be harmful to your nails when removing gel improperly. By peeling off a gel manicure, you are not only removing the gel, but also the top layers of your nails. This can result in white patches and textural irregularities throughout the nails.

Skyy Hadley, owner of As U Wish Nail Spa provides tips and a step-by-step tutorial to safely remove your own gel manicure:

File – Use an emery board to lightly buff each nail to remove the shiny top coat so you’re left with a powdery finish. Be careful not to over buff so you don’t hit your natural nail underneath the gel.
Soak – Next you must soak your nails in 100% acetone polish remover. To do this, take a piece of cotton ball the size of your nail and pour the acetone on it, place it on your nail and cover your nail with a piece of aluminum foil or tape to keep it in place. Do this on every nail and let soak for 15 minutes to relax the gel.
Remove – Remove the cotton pieces from your nails and take a wooden cuticle stick to push the gel polish off your nails. If you have trouble, instead of forcing it, soak your nails with a cotton ball for 5 more minutes and try again.
Moisturize – After the gel has been removed, wash your hands and apply a cuticle oil to the nail and cuticle. This will rehydrate your nails after using acetone on them to keep them strong and healthy between polishes.

It’s important to take your time when removing a gel manicure yourself as it can be a slow process and you want to treat your nails very delicately and carefully to avoid weakening them.

Beauty / August 20, 2015

JoJoba Rosehip Skin Care Oil – Product Review

The beautiful, brand new 100% Natural Jojoba and Rosehip Skin Care Oil is fresh out of Australia. What makes this product so unique is that it combines the carrying benefits of 100% Natural Jojoba with Rosehip Oil to deliver nutrients to the deeper layers of skin where Rosehip Oil is unable to go by itself. Essentially, it makes Rosehip Oil work even better! Here’s more information:

Rosehip Oil, like The Jojoba Company’s 100% Natural Australian Jojoba, is commonly used as a natural moisturizer and on skin conditions such as wrinkles and scarring. However, Rosehip Oil is a plant oil, a triglyceride which is only able to penetrate into the upper layers of skin. Therefore, it is not easily absorbed deep into the skin. As a result, this can clog skin pores leading to breakouts and blackheads. On the other hand, Jojoba is the only plant in the world known to produce a liquid wax like that found in healthy, young human skin. Hence, when Jojoba is applied to skin it is instantly recognised as its own. Skin opens its pores and the Jojoba penetrates to the deeper layers of the skin carrying whatever is added to it with it:

Intense hydration

Naturally rich in antioxidants

Naturally rich in vitamins A, D & E

Naturally rich in omega fatty acids 3, 6 & 9

Suitable for all skin types

Ideal for scarring and stretch marks

Longer shelf life than Rosehip Oil

Suitable for all skin types

Product Review:

This amazing product showed up on my front door step in a beautiful lavender bottle. I’m a sucker for details so that alone made me excited to try the product.

Like every woman (beyond a certain age) I was seeking a great multi-tasking skin care oil. Personally, multi-tasking products make my life easier because they serve more than one function. The significance of JoJoba + Rosehip Skin Care Oil is that it penetrates to deeper layers of the skin. That’s a big factor for me because I suffer from dry skin; while most products only hydrate the surface area. It’s also all natural, loaded with tons of healthy vitamins (read above.)

You can apply the JoJoba + Rosehip Skin Care Oil both morning and night. I used the product on my face and around my tummy area (baby stretch marks) and legs. I also applied it during the day when I noticed the appearance of dry spots. This is a scent-less product and there’s no concern for smelling floral (or citrus) during the day.

To purchase you own bottle of JoJoba + Rosehip Skin Care Oil click here: The JoJoba Company

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / August 20, 2015

Five Essential Beauty Items for Your Purse

Does your purse hold beauty items for every occasion? Cut down on clutter and never leave home without these five essential items—they’ll keep you looking chic anytime, all the time.

Treat your hands with Molton Brown Pink Pepperpod Replenishing Hand Cream, ($15, moltonbrown.com).This intensive hand cream is an instantly absorbed daily treat for delectably soft and luxuriously moisturized hands with sultry, spicy notes. A luxurious, replenishing hand cream blended with white truffle and spicy pink pepperpods. Who doesn’t love a mini hand cream? It is Perfect to pop in her handbag from morning meetings to evening cocktails!

Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes with White Tea Extract, ($6, burtsbees.com) remove make-up, cleanse and tone in one easy step. Infused with vitamin-rich White Tea, calming Cucumber plus soothing Aloe, pamper yourself with our make-up remover wipes. Thanks to our handy natural facial cleansing towelettes you can give your skin the care it needs no matter where you are…

What’s better than one product that acts in two different ways? Nothing! Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil, ($18, josiemaran.com) Apply a small amount to the lips or the apples of the cheeks for the perfect pop of hydrating color. The tinted treatment starts as a cream and melts into an oil for sheer, natural-looking, never-greasy color. In addition to 100% pure argan oil, it’s packed with natural oils and butters from sunflowers, tangerines, oranges and more.

For those super-hot days ahead, use Avon’s Big & False Lash Mascara, ($9, avon.com). Sweep on from root to tip to double the volume for more glamourous lashes. The breakthrough formula and exclusively-designed brush deliver real lash volume for fuller lashes that look big and bold but never overdone. With its unique Fiber Blend formula, this mascara gives lashes a major boost. With wear that lasts all day and is sweat and waterproof, why wouldn’t you keep this in your purse?

KMS California HAIR PLAY Makeover Spray, ($19.99, kmscalifornia.com) for when you’re on the go and don’t have time to shower and style your hair. Split-second style refresher, absorbs oil and builds bulk to refresh limp or day-old styles. Great for quick style touch-ups and in-between shampoos and a must have to keep in your bag for whatever your day may bring.

Beauty / August 17, 2015

Teen Choice Awards Makeup Get The Look: Sarah Hyland

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 16: Actress Sarah Hyland attends the Teen Choice Awards 2015 at the USC Galen Center on August 16, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) — LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 16: Actress Sarah Hyland attends the Teen Choice Awards 2015 at the USC Galen Center on August 16, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Celebrity makeup artist, Allan Avendaño gave Sarah Hyland a simple, yet bold makeup look to complement her yellow two-piece outfit with turquoise jewelry.

Avendaño began creating Sarah’s look starting with the eyes first using the Pür Minerals Cease Crease Eye Shadow Primer to create a flawless base. He then used the Soul Mattes Eye Shadow Palette and applied the Confidant shade all over the eyelid. Using a fluffy crease brush, he patted Sidekick and Alter on the outer corners of the eye and blended the shades into the crease. He used that same shadow combination on the bottom lash line.

“To soften any hard edges, I buffed the BFF shade into the crease and used the Companion shade on the brow bone,” says Avendaño.

He then applied two coats of the Pür Minerals Big Look Mascara on the top lashes and one coat on the bottom before applying individual lashes.

Avendaño used the Pür Minerals Color Correcting Primer Illuminate & Glow followed by the Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Liquid Foundation with SPF 15 in Blush Medium with a damp sponge for seamless application. To add dimension to Sarah’s face, he applied the Pür Minerals Mineral Glow on her cheekbones, temples and jawbones. He then applied the Pür Minerals Chateau Cheeks Pressed Powder Blush in Kinky on the apples of her cheeks to add more color.

To highlight, he used the Pür Minerals Afterglow Illuminating Powder on the high points of her cheekbones, the brow bones, the bridge of her nose, the inner corners of her eyes and her cupid’s brow.

To create full and bold-shaped brows, he used the Pür Minerals Wake Up Brows in Mocha and used the highlighter end to amplify the arch of her brow.

Avendaño finished off Sarah’s look by lining and filling in her lips with an orange-red lip liner and applied the Pür Minerals Chateau Kisses Plumping Lip Gloss in Foxy, giving her a hydrated, full and sexy pout.

Beauty / August 12, 2015

Pat McGrath Transforms Kim Kardashian West into Cleopatra

Today, on the latest cover of The Violet Files, the editorial site of Hollywood insider and beauty guru Cassandra Grey, Kim Kardashian West is transformed into the iconic Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra through the artistry and makeup design by Pat McGrath.

“I would have done anything—I would have trusted Pat’s vision no matter what she wanted—but I was really excited that it was the Cleopatra vibe,” says Kim Kardashian West of the collaboration with makeup artist Pat McGrath.

“Elizabeth Taylor’s makeup in Cleopatra has been re-created countless times, but for Kim I wanted to create an interpretation that has never been done before, a futuristic 3D version,” Ms. McGrath explains. “I wanted to portray a luxurious decadence by using elements of ornate facial jewelry constructed into shapes that pay homage to Egyptian culture, and of course to the rich exotic character that Taylor portrayed in this role.”

“Her eyeshadow was made from ground lapis stone and gold pyrite flecks,” notes Ms. McGrath. “Incorporating three-dimensional gold metal into the makeup design explores the concept of makeup as jewelry. I wanted the images to be luxurious, evoking a modern take on the opulence associated with Cleopatra’s makeup.”

The images, shot by Ben Hassett, are the first installment in a series for VIOLET GREY in which Ms. McGrath will reimagine paragons of old Hollywood glamour with new faces.

Violet Grey Editorial Credits (@violetgrey)

Makeup: @patmcgrathreal

Model: @kimkardashian

Photography: @benhassett

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Accessories / August 11, 2015

Teen Vogue and Arundel Mills Mall: Back – To – School Saturdays Event

Teen Vogue hosted Back – To – School Saturdays with Simon Property Group at Arundel Mills Mall on Saturday, August 8, 2015. I had the opportunity to attend as a blogger and this was a fun event!

Back – To – School Saturdays started at the registration table where mall guests could register for coupons and savings. Music was played by a local DJ while guests enjoyed cupcakes, mocktails, and pretzels. Vendor booths where also in place to provide hair and beauty makeovers along with John Casablancas Modeling Agency.

The retailers featured in the fashion show included Banana Republic, Express, and The Loft. Models came out and walked the floor to showcase fashion trends. To help guests capture the event via social media, everyone was asked to use the hashtag #BTSS and #FoundatSimon for a chance to print photos at the photobox. Overall, this was a great way to bring fashion awareness to the area and get everyone excited for the upcoming school year. To participate in your local Simon and Teen Vogue event visit the website and search upcoming dates.

Additional Information:

Teen Vogue and Simon have also produced a special eight-page style guide featuring trends for Back-to-School, as identified by Teen Vogue editors, with each profiled piece found at Simon. In addition, Simon will extend the section to a full-blown magalog, complete with a shopping guide of products, to be distributed at Arundel Mills as part of BTSS.

Further extending the partnership, Teen Vogue and Simon have chosen YouTuber Amanda Steele (@MakeupbyMandy24) to star in a series of shopping haul videos, showing how she shops Simon centers to achieve Teen Vogue’s three highlighted trends. The videos will debut just in time for the back to school shopping rush, with the content running across all Teen Vogue and Simon digital and social platforms.

About Arundel Mills:
Arundel Mills is Maryland’s largest outlet and value retail shopping destination with more than 200 stores, including Coach, Coach Mens, J.Crew Factory, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Michael Kors Outlet and Nike Factory Store. Shoppers can enjoy quality dining and entertainment at Buffalo Wild Wings, DuClaw Brewing Company, Dave & Buster’s, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament and Cinemark Egyptian 24 Theatres. Arundel Mills is also home to Maryland Live! Casino, one of the largest commercial casinos in the country with 189 live action table games, more than 4,200 of the latest slot machines and two High Limit rooms, as well as a lineup of nationally-acclaimed restaurant brands, live entertainment at Rams Head Center Stage and the unique, interactive R Bar.