DIY Wire Rings by Secret Life of a Fashion Nerd

If you've been enjoying the latest trend of wearing rings above the knuckle, this DIY from Secret Life of a Fashion Nerd is for you!




9 Step Dark Smokey Eye Tutorial

Today, I did a super easy black smokey eye. Here's what it looked like:



Products used:
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk (white base)

Mac kohl eyeliner (black) - similar here

Everyday Minerals eyeshadow in Bundled Up (white brow highlight) - similar here
Rock & Republic eyeshadow in Fatalistic (black shadow)

Rimmel Glam Eyes mascara in extra black (fav EVER!)


Enjoy!  And if you feel like it, share it!


8 Step Makeup Tutorial


This is probably my trademark look. I am not shy to colour, but I love neutrals for everyday. This look is super easy to do and takes only about 10 mins once you've mastered it.




I used:
Brown: Mac eyeshadow in Espresso (I also love Rock & Republic's eyeshadow in Tribal)
Base/ivory:  Rock & Republic eyeshadow in Veil
Eyeliner: Rimmel Soft Kohl eyeliner in Black
Mascara: Rimmel Glam Eyes in Black. My absolute FAV mascara ever!

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Summer 2012: Bobbi Brown Miami…

Oooh I love this time of year! Makeup is lighter….skin is glowier and hair is wavy and light.  Bobbi Brown has taken her beach formula to a new level with her latest collection Miami. I routinely wear long wearing creamy, and shimmery formulas when it gets warmer.  These are all beautiful and a great accent to your current routine.  Creamy shadows look great in the summer, plus they don’t budge so you can put it on in the morning and not think about it all day.  In addition…I adore her beach fragrance which got a new look this season. Ooooh la la!






Imagine the glow you get after a day at the beach— that’s the inspiration behind the Miami Collection. It’s about sun-kissed skin and beautiful coral and nectar colors infused with gold. And to really get you into a summer state of mind, there’s nothing like a spritz of Beach Fragrance (now in a modern, new bottle) and Shimmering Fragrance Oil.

“This collection recreates the fresh, glowing look you get at the beach.” – Bobbi Brown

The Rundown:

Bobbi’s new Shimmer Cheek Glow is a sheer powder formula that glides on smoothly and blends easily for a weightless feel and imparts a natural glow with soft shimmer. If you can’t make it to Miami, you can still look like you did.

Bobbi’s innovative cream shadows deliver saturated color with a soft, velvety finish. This blendable and buildable formula applies easily with fingers or a brush and maintains its true color without creasing for up to 12 hours. Just when you thought your makeup couldn’t stand up to the summer heat, now it can.
Nude Beach BeigeBronze Sugar BronzeCandlelight GoldCopper Copper
Treatment Lip Shine is a lightweight, soft shine lipstick that doubles as a rejuve- nating treatment. It instantly comforts dry, chapped lips and provides long-term moisturization with natural Cocoa and Shea Butters, Jojoba, Apricot Kernel and Avocado oils. Peptides, along with Vitamin C and Paracress, help stimulate natural collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Just in time for summer.
Sunset Beach BronzeOrchid Pink Soft pinkPink Seashell PinkPeach Sorbet Peach
Looking for a natural summer sheen without having to spend time in the sun? Bobbi’s Limited Edition Shimmering Fragrance Oil is a unique, moisturizing body oil that gives skin a sultry shimmering glow scented with Beach Fragrance. It also contains four essential oils (Olive, Sesame, Avocado and Jojoba) and Vitamins E and C to soften and nourish summer skin. For a longer-lasting scent, layer Beach Body Oil with a spritz of Beach Fragrance.

Same beautiful scent, with a fresh new look.  Inspired by the sun, sand and surf, Bobbi’s Beach Fragrance and Limited Edition Beach Shimmering Fragrance Oil are perfect compliments to your summer beauty routine.

Designed with a light, intoxicating blend of Sand Jasmine, Sea Spray, and Mandarin, Bobbi Brown Beach captures the essence of summer in a bottle.

This beautiful collection is available now at Nordstrom, Macy’s and bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Stay Pretty!!

Beauty News: 7 Tips for Flip-Flop Ready Feet…

I have dealt with foot issues from crappy pedicures before, so a long time ago I became VERY picky about where I get mine done.  It’s very easy to catch fungus or any number of issues, ESPECIALLY when the weather gets warm.

Shedding your shoes for the summer is so liberating! Yet, it comes with the risk of exposing your toes and feet to hot and potentially harmful elements. Renowned podiatrist Dr. Alphonse Tribuiani, co-inventor of Deep Cover Nail System, the world’s first high-fashioned nail polish designed to prevent, treat, and heal unsightly finger and toe nail fungus, shares his top 7 tips for keeping your feet in tip-top and healthy shape all through the summer.



7 Tips for Flip-Flop & Fabulous Feet!
Protect bare feet or exposed feet and toes with a minimum SPF 50 (yes, 50) moisturizing sunscreen with vitamin A and E.Pumice your soles with exfoliating creams. Avoid stones and graters—they are breeding grounds for fungus.BYOP (Bring Your Own Polish) to nail salons and spas. (Sharing bottles = infections).If you’ve gotta wear super-skimpy sandals, choose ones with better support and balance for your feet.If you want callous-free feet, don’t walk barefoot! (Insert cushions into shoes, too.).Cut toenails straight across, not rounded. Rounded nails are entryways to infections.Always use foot powder, even when wearing socks! (After removing socks, don’t forget to free your feet and toes of all sock lint.)
Take care of your feet and they will ALWAYS look good in all kinds of sandals all summer long!

Stay Pretty!!

 
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