4 ways to lush up your lashes

no.1: thin lashes.. i want fat ones

falsies are the gold standard. but if you don't want to go that route, load up lashes with thickening mascara. do: three coats, letting each dry before doing another.
another get-thick trick: eyeliner. a thin streak creates the illusion of more lashes


no.2 : straight lashes.. i want a lasting curl

an eyelash curler is a must.
a. before diving in, use a hair-dryer to warm it up.(be careful, dont get it to hot)
b. then starting at the base of your lashes, gently squeeze and release the curler, moving up until you meet the ends.
c. sweep on a curling mascara- they really do give lashes a bend.

no.3: short lashes.. i want major length

build up those shorties!
a. apply mascara from lash base to tips
b. put on a second coat from the middle to ends
c. then do a final swipe just on the tips.

don't forget the lashes on the outer corners of your eyes- give them attention for a wide-eyed effect


no.4: blond lashes.. i want some color

extra-black mascara will give you the intensity you're craving. even more fun: coat all your lashes or just the bottom ones with blue or green. it is funky and sort of eighties. apply a white primer like lancome oscillation powerbooster, to make the color pop. happy vogue.

dry skin?

winters are rough on our cars, souls, and skin. as we go through this transitional phase we have some pointers for keeping your skin soft and healthy.

-get in and out of the shower. standing in hot water for long periods each day can really dry out your skin.

-soap. only soap what you need to. soap can also be very drying.

-humidifier. turn this on while you sleep. this is good for just about everything, but you will notice a difference in your skin just after a few days.

-alcohol=no no. try and use products for your hair and skin that don't include alcohol as an ingredient.

try some of these out and let us know what you think.

happy vogue.

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oh so tired?

here is a great 3 minute video to make it look like...you're not so tired:



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eyebrows 101

eyebrows, my friends, are the frames of your eyes. and for goodness sake we need those eyes looking fabulous.the eyebrows are one of the most expressive features of the face and a great deal of emotion can be conveyed through them. surprising then that when it comes to the topic of women’s beauty, the subject of eyebrows is often overlooked and underappreciated. since the shape of your eyebrows, especially where your eyebrows arch, is so influential to your appearance, knowing how to shape your eyebrow arch is a must have skill to enhance your overall look.

*fill in your eyebrows with your favorite eyeliner or eyeshadow--just make sure its a natural color after you shape them. it will make a huge difference in your appearance.

top 5 eyebrow grooming no-nos:
1. making eyebrows too thin. skinny eyebrows make you look heavier and older.
2. using a magnifying mirror. it makes you over-pluck because you start obsessing over every hair.
3. matching your eyebrow color to your hair. eyebrows should compliment your skin tone, not match your hair. eyebrows can be tinted either two shades darker or two shades lighter, but no more.
4. being scissors-happy. only women who have high eyebrow arches need to trim. being overly snippy makes brows uneven.
5. using pointed tweezers. uhey can break the skin and cause scabbing. yse a pair of slanted tweezers instead.

how to shape your eyebrow arch
after removing all eye makeup look at your face in a well lighted mirror. to form the ideal eyebrow shape, simply follow three imaginary lines. using an eyebrow pencil or anything long, straight and slender, hold the object vertically in front of your face. line it up so that it touches the outer edge of your nostril and the inside corner of your eye. this line determines where your eyebrow should start (see Angelina Jolie image right, line 1). mark where the line crosses your eyebrow with an eyebrow pencil or eyeliner. do the same for the other eyebrow. any eyebrow hair inside these two marks needs to be plucked out using tweezers or wax. if your eyebrows fail to reach the marks you have made above the inner corners of your eyes, then you will need to fill that part of the eyebrow area in.

take the eyebrow pencil and hold it to the outer edge of your nostril again. this time, swing the pencil towards your pupil. stop when the eyebrow pencil crosses the center of your pupil. mark the spot where the line meets your eyebrow. this is where you arch should begin. continue swinging the eyebrow pencil past your pupil to the outer edge of the iris (the colored portion) of the eye. where the line intersects your eyebrow is where your eyebrow arch should be at its peak, or highest (see Angelina Jolie image line 2). mark this spot with an eyebrow pencil. repeat this process for the other eyebrow. during this step make sure that you are looking straight ahead; both your face and your eyes should be looking directly forward into the mirror. to create the arch, remove hairs from the bottom of the brow bone, not the top. the only time you should pluck hair from above the brow line is when you are removing any stray hairs that occur above the brow. after the peak, the arch should begin descending immediately.

taking the eyebrow pencil from the outer edge of your nostril once more, line it up so that it passes along the outermost corner of your eye (not your eyelashes) to your brow area (see Angelina Jolie image line 3). this is where your eyebrow should end. mark this point with an eyebrow pencil and repeat for the other side. remove any hairs that fall beyond these points. Ideally, the inside portion of the eyebrow should be thickest and should taper towards the outer edge. in summary, the eyebrow should begin along a line from the outer edge of the nostril to the inside corner of your eye, reach its peak (or highest point) at the line from the outer edge of the nostril to the outer edge of the colored portion of the eye (the iris) and extend to just beyond the outer corner of the eye (the side of the nostril and end of the eyebrow should form a line that intersects the outer corner of the eye).

remember these easy steps and you’ll know how to shape your eyebrow arch to always achieve the ideal eyebrow shape. then again, if all of this sounds too daunting for you to do yourself, you can always get your eyebrows shaped by a professional first and then just follow the shape he/she has given you to maintain it. your call.

check out some of these celebrities without this important feature: hmm, something is missing...

we'll introduce WAX soon!

happy vogue.

instant dry nails? yes please!

there is nothing worse than having beautiful, freshly painted nails and not being able to do anything with them cause they are taking too long to dry. and then ruining them when you touch them to see if they are dry . . . arg . . .

solution?

spray pam spray on each one of your nails then wash off with cold water. instantly dry or what?

dont believe us, try it. let us know what you think.

happy vogue.

hair trends for 2010

here are some ways to style your locks this upcoming year. use any of these ideas and make it your own. we'll be seeing these do's everywhere, including your most recent magazines.

keep watching for our step by step 'how to's' for these do's. (soon to come)

this is the hottest and easiest trend yet. messy braid. (in fact people are going into salons to get extension pieces to be fitted specifically for braids)

loving this 40's retro style that we see all the celebs doing on the red carpet.

this straight long, naturally styled look isnt going anywhere fast.

this has been a fave since it came back in. wavy.

great do when your hair to too oily to do anything else. slicked back.

the "chignon" (which means 'at the nape of the neck') any twist or bun will work for this.

and a couple renditions of the top knot.

keep in touch for our 'how to' posts.

happy vogue.

sexy supermodel curls

ever wonder how the victoria secret models get their hair like this?

well, we have the perfect answer:

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oily hair?

if you've got oily hair, then you are just about washing it every day, or pulling it up into a pony tail.

there is an easy, affordable, helpful solution:sprinkle some baby powder into your hands and rub them together. lightly finger the baby powder through your scalp/greasiest areas. sparingly use the baby powder and if you need more lightly add more. no one will ever tell that your hair is a few days old.

happy vogue.

spring 2010 nail trends

here is what was seen in last september's fashion week (for spring 2010) on the runway when it comes to nails: while some can pull these off, some feel a little uncomfortable wearing such long nails. so at CHANEL's spring fashion show there were some runway models pulling the same simpler version:
the best nail polish out there is lines such as; OPI LACQUER(not matte and not nicoles) and CHINA GLAZE. they last the longest and add the prettiest shine. you can find OPI at target for a reasonable price (ranges anywhere from 5-10 dollars). CHINA GLAZE can be purchased at beauty supply stores such as peerless, salleys, etc. nail polish seems to be more of a collectors item, so what we found to be the most cost friendly is... ta ta da daaaaa

2 coats of any cheap nail polish brand + 1 top coat of clear OPI lacquer or CHINA GLAZE = long lasting polish

our take:

hairstylist: not only do i look at my hands all day but so do my clients. it's fun to see my clients notice my nail color choice then glance down at the magazine and notice all the models have the same color choices on too. i personally like to get my nails extended by the gel nails (my hands are in and out of water all day) and then paint these colors over top. i think the colors are so simple and chic. love them!

busy mom: um. i have a confession. i am looking at sad, chipped fingernail polish as i type. i love having pretty, manicured nails, but i don't always take the time to do it regularly. so, anything that would make my nailcolor last longer is a definite plus!

happy vogue.