Celebrity Fashion: February 2013

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

fashion

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

SETTING YOUR MAKEUP WITHOUT CAKING IT

POST + PHOTOS BY AMY NADINE, GRAPHIC DESIGN BY EUNICE CHUN

For years I used a big fluffy brush to powder my clients’ faces after foundation, even though in makeup school we were taught to use a powder puff. It just felt more luxurious and didn’t have to be restocked all the time like a puff. But last year, I went back to a puff because I started getting frustrated with the way the brush was not only pushing and sliding the cream blush from the area I specifically placed it, but it was also grabbing onto the foundation and making everything a little cakey. Not good. So I went back to the puff press technique created by the masters of Old Hollywood cinema back in the late 30′s and felt a little stupid that I ever strayed. Here’s how:

TOOLS:

Loose Powder: I used Korres Mineral Loose Powder to give more coverage (and it’s 100% natural and talc-free), but any setting powder will do.
Powder Puff: I used Cinema Secrets Pro Puff but you can use any from your local drug store or beauty supply.

STEPS:

Sprinkle a good amount of powder onto puff.
Fold the puff together like a taco, with the powder in the middle and your two thumbs on either side like demonstrated above.
Rub the sides back and forth against each other to really work the powder into the puff.
Fold the puff in the opposite direction so the powder is now on the outside.
Press and roll the puff all over the face or your t-zone to really press the powder onto the foundation.

If you really want to spoil yourself, Cle de Peau Translucent Powder is the holy grail of setting powders because the powder is ultra-fine and creates a radiant sheen while the puff feels like cashmere! It’s an investment but my personal one has lasted me a couple years.

MANI MONDAY: WASHI TAPE GLITTER HEART

photos/post/design: Kristin Ess

It’s almost Valentine’s day!! Whether you’re celebrating or not, a heart mani always looks simple + sweet. After trying to get a perfect heart a million different ways, I finally figured out the best way to do it. Washi tape! You can order it online, find it at a stationery store, or I’ve even seen it at Target in the stationery section. Washi tape is much less sticky than regular tape so you don’t have to worry about it adhering and pulling off your base color so much. Okay, here’s how we got the perfect heart!

You’ll need a red, a metallic gold + a gold glitter. I used this for my red, this for my metallic gold + this for my gold glitter.
You’ll also need washi tape and small scissors. I used the kind for trimming brows.
Paint your nails with the red and let them dry for a few hours. I like to let the base dry overnight just to be safe.
Cut a 2-3″ piece of washi tape, fold it in half but leave the ends apart like you see in photo 4.
Place the open ends of the washi tape on your pointer finger on the opposite hand you cut with. Cut out a half heart that is a little less than half the width of the nail you’re putting the heart on.
Gently peel your washi tape open to see the full heart.
Place it on the nail and press the edges with a soft, dry, clean paintbrush.
Paint the metallic coat first. This will give you the perfect heart shape, which you can’t get when using glitter polish alone.
Now add the glitter polish on top of that.
Peel your tape off slowly while the metallic and glitter polishes are still wet. You don’t want them to dry to the washi tape.

You can use a detailing brush to add more glitter to the heart if you want to. Add a top coat once the glitter heart has dried. xo

Monday, February 11, 2013

ellas wedding

Ella’s Wedding

fashion

Sunday, February 10, 2013

favoorite pieces from diane harbridge 2012

Jenny

This fabulous light gold gown is not only devastatingly beautiful from the front, but its eye popping detachable train fastens with a large bow, making a gorgeous fashion statement from behind. (Available in Ivory and Champagne)

Claire

Claire is a Grecian inspired chiffon dress with delicate draping detail and crystal embellishment. (Available in Ivory)

Kristie

Antique inspired silver embroidery across the bodice and a sequin tulle sparkle like stars in the sky. Strong, structured corsetry makes Kristy comfortable and easy to wear as it cinches in the waist transforming you into a Hollywood icon. (Available in Ivory)

Angelina

Dainty cap sleeves and a gorgeous bodice make Angelina a unique dress that will melt anyone’s heart. Influenced by 30’s vintage fashion, the epitome of feminine glamour. (Available in Ivory)

ellas wedding

Ella’s Wedding

Saturday, February 9, 2013

fashion

Friday, February 8, 2013

therusticbride i almost wish i would have held

therusticbride:

I almost wish I would have held out on buying a wedding dress until the Anthropologie BHLDN collection was released! I’m sure it will be pricey, though!