Beauty

Bold Brows

As fashion week keeps moving at a lightning pace, we start to see some common threads. I personally love to watch how designers and make up artists work together to create a cohesive partnership between fashion and beauty.  Among other trends, bold brows seem to be popping up in a majority of shows.  From Zac Posen to Derek Lam, bold …

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Headbands

Last night at the Golden Globes we saw some definite trends.  Color took a back seat, bright lips made an appearance and headbands helped make a statement.  Headbands are a great trend to carry through into spring and summer.  It’s an easy way to help a grow out and/or a bad hair day.  I love the ease of a ponytail …

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Beauty From The Inside

Beauty comes from many different sources.  Genes, clean living, a pure heart (big one) and overall well being all play a part.  We seem to, most of the time, try to find youth and beauty from a bottle.  But in all honesty beauty comes from a deeper place.  How we take care of ourselves and what we put into our …

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Holiday Hair

I don’t know about you, but for me, my hair is always a cause for concern.  It’s a constant juggle depending on what the weather is doing.  It’s actually crazy making.  I have a natural wave to my hair, which is quite nice because it adds volume, BUT, because I’m always  blow drying it straight there’s always an issue.  If …

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Style Inspiration

Style inspiration comes from all flocks of life.  Lately i’ve been admiring Italian socialite Bianca Brandolini d’Adda.  Originally from France, she’s the Italian daughter of Valentino muse Georgina Brandolini.  So it’s safe to say that fashion and style runs deep within her.  Bianca has a definite ease about her, nothing is over thought or over done.  Minimal make up and …

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Faking Perfection…

Perfect skin is one of those strives that’s a constant.  We can’t watch 15 minutes of television or go more than 4 pages in a magazine, before we’re hit with complexion promoting make-up.  I’m the first to tell you that half the battle with “perfect” skin are genes.  You can thank your parents for the skin you have, good or …

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Summer Skin

Vanessa Traina, Stylist It’s been hot! I’d say, has been an understatement. Especially for those who are in the midwest and the east coast. Trying to keep our skin clean, clear and glowing can be a daunting feat when mother nature is working against us. I tend to have oily skin, so the heat and humidity for me, is uncomfortable …