Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Oscar Hair & Makeup 2012

Beauty



This year, the Oscars were full of gorgeous hair styles and beautiful makeup looks. In terms of hair; what ruled on the red carpet were soft waves, sleek styles and retro bobs. Namely, Rose Byrne sported an amazing looking retro bob, full of shine and sophistication. Gwyneth Paltrow donned a smooth low ponytail that was very vogue. She paired this look with a Tom Ford white dress and cape, which worked perfectly for the occasion. Penelope Cruz also sported a retro hairdo that was full of curls and femininity and completed it with a light blue off the shoulder number. She looked soft, pretty and her entire look flowed together wonderfully. Kristen Wiig as well as Angelina Jolie, and Stacy Keibler, let their beautiful hair down loose, complete with soft curls. Jennifer Lopez wore her hair in a tight bun and Michelle Williams and Viola Davis rocked their short do’s with confidence and panache!  As for the makeup, the looks at the 2012 Oscars were soft and sweet. Many of the stars wore heavy black eyeliner, several coats of black mascara and soft pink or nude lipstick. Anna Faris showed up on the red carpet with dark eyeliner and a peachy beige lipstick, complete with rosy peachy cheeks and filled in brows. Cameron Diaz opted for shimmery pink lips, black eyeliner that was rimmed around her entire eye and pink cheek color. She showcased her bright baby blue eyes to their fullest potential at the 2012 Oscars. Maria Menounos also chose a peachy beige colored lipstick, complete with dark eyeliner and loads of black mascara. The peach lipstick matched fabulously with the seafoam green colored dress she wore at the Oscars. Tina Fey kept up with the trend by pairing dark eyes with a glossy pink lip as did Sandra Bullock. Natalie Portman went a little darker on the lips with a glossy red lip complete with a darker eyeshadow and Milla Jovovich really changed up the script when she arrived with a bright and bold matte red lipstick. The makeup overall fit perfectly with the tone of the evening. The 2012 Oscars Hair and Makeup looks were beautiful and complimented each other flawlessly. Most everyone seemed to get it right this year!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

St. Patricks Day

Beauty

In honor of St. Patricks Day, I am going to showcase the best green products around. These are makeup products, all types of fashion and the occasional accessory thrown in. Let's have some green fun, its St. Patricks Day!

Maxi skirts are all the rage these days and with good reason. This style is perfect for a casual day out shopping and can double for a night out on the town with a great pair of heels and the right sparkly top. This maxi skirt is flowy, the perfect shade of green and all-around gorgeous!

Nordstrom Yigal Azrouel Pleated Silk Crepe Skirt Island Green
$1,250


Look at these pretty green eyeshadows! There are six shades of green shadows that are shimmery, flattering and look great with most all eye colors. Dare to wear green and you will only be admiring your eyes, its a vibrant look that appears confident and hey, green is the color of money, so it can't be that bad.
(|Left to right) Smashbox cream eyeliner in Scout, Christian Dior Green Tropic, Shiseido Pearl Green,
                      Urban Decay Green Goddess, Urban Decay Mildew, Urban Decay Flipside


These gorgeous earrings are bold and dazzling. They would look perfect with any neutral that you pair them with and they will defnitely steal the show. Show them off with red lipstick or wear them for a dinner out on the town, complete with velvet and silk. Whatever you wear with these amazing drop earrings, they are sure to brighten your look and make an entrance for you.

Kenneth Jay Lane Drop Earrings Teardrop Faux Emerald Green $138


Pick up these amazing green beauty products and your skin will be swimming in luxury. These products are by Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins. These products are natural and great for your mind, body and spirit.

The Way of The Bath Matcha Bath Soak $45


These beautiful and stunning green pumps can work for St. Patricks Day as well as every other day of the year. They are unique because of the feather on the front of the shoe and they are made of the finest leather. Beautiful and worth and second look.

Badgley Mischka Ginnie High Pumps $245



This is such an adorable purse that can go anywhere you go and matches with everything you own. This green satchel is roomy enough to fit a lot of stuff, but also looks sleek and stylish, without being bulky. I love how there are two sets of ways to hold the purse. Over the shoulder straps or handbag straps that are small and compact!

Dooney & Burke Leather Satchel Kelly Green $278