DON'T try this at home: honey on your face

i read on bellasugar.com the other day that washing your face with honey is good for dry, flaky skin. they also said it was antimicrobial, so it wouldn't cause you to break out! sounds perfect, right?

ha! not even close. i felt pretty good about it at first. i mixed some honey with warm water, and rubbed it all over my face. it wasn't as sticky as i thought. and my skin felt smooth and soft. but the next day? i realized i had some honey stuck in my hair (yuck!) and tiny little bumps all over my face.

darn. i was hoping it'd be awesome.
 
BUT, i did read a tip in seventeen (hey, i was waiting in an eternal line at walmart) that you can dye your hair darker with coffee. since i'm apparently such a glutton for punishment, i might try that too.

but i think i'll wait until after graduation next week....

Christian Louboutin‘s Third Barbie

Christian Louboutin‘s third Barbie collection is out! The limited-edition Anemone Barbie wore a satin chartreuse and purple gown with a bow. It also comes with four mini red-soled shoes. If you want to own this $150 fashionable doll, you can check Net-a-porter.com.

Marc Jacobs in Time Magazine World's Most Influential People

Marc Jacobs was named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. When I checked the Time Magazine's website, I was surprised by the story written by Victoria Beckham for her friend, Marc Jacobs. Victoria praised Marc Jacobs for the changes he had made with each of his collection. Marc Jacobs must be very proud because he is the only fashion designed that was included in the list.

Meanwhile, some artists and entertainers like Lady Gaga, Robert Pattinson, Sandra Bullock and Glee‘s Lea Michele were also featured on Time‘s list.

Click here to view the complete list.

Christian Louboutin’s First Ad Campaign

Check out the following images that seem to be Christian Louboutin’s first ad campaign! You'll definitely love the red-soled shoes.







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Alexander McQueen's Fall Winter Shoe Collection

Every shoe fanatics would fall in love with Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter shoe collection! Last season's dramatic 12 inch heeled Armadillo shoes have been replaced by stunning shoes that are more wearable. Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter shoe collection was inspired by "The Angels and Demons" and include shoes in leather and metallic finishes. You will also see wings, sky-high stilettos, twigs, flowers, feathers and leaves.

I bet these high heeled shoes will become a must-have item by the end of the summer. Alexander McQueen will be greatly missed by the fashion world.




Source: InStyle.com

Fergie Fashion Style For Elle May 2010

See Fergie's fashion style for Elle May 2010 issue!

Stretch-satin Jean Paul Gaultier crepe dress,
Bulgari white gold and diamond serpentine bracelet


Bleached python Dior jacket
Lurex jersey Dior skirt
Dior belt


Crystal-embroidered sheer tulle dress with printed cotton collar and sleeves by Miu Miu
Polyamide and spandex swimsuit by Eres
Bulgari white gold and diamond serpentine bracelet

Source: Elle.com

Julianne Moore’s Earth Day Kiehl’s Shoot

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Julianne Moore collaborated with Kiehl’s to create a limited-edition label of all-natural Açaí Damage-Protecting Tonic Mist. 100% of net sales will be donated to the Rainforest Alliance.


Check out Jeff Koons, Pharrell Williams and Malia Jones campaign shots that supports the Earth Day.




Source: People.com

$1 bronzer (for very pale girls)

i bought this eyeshadow on recommendation from nouveaucheap (if you haven't browsed her blog yet, you seriously need to!). it's sally girl connecting eyeshadow in cinnamon, and they're all $1 at sally beauty supply stores. i thought it was pretty nifty that you could hook them together with other eyeshadows and build your own palette!

unfortunately, it kind of sucks as an eyeshadow. it's not very pigmented, and not shimmery enough for my liking (i LOVE shimmer eyeshadows). but one day on a whim, i discovered that it's awesome at giving my white skin some glow.

i love it because it's so natural. now i must confess, i've never extensively tested out bronzers before. but i do know (from some of my friends, ahem) that when pale people try to compensate by piling on the bronzer, they just look too orange or too muddy. not cute. but this, i like.

try it, it's only a dollar!

Sarah Jessica Parker Vogue US May 2010

Before the sequel of Sex and the City hit the silver-screen this May, Sarah Jessica Parker grace the cover of Vogue US. Across the pages of the fashion magazine, you can also see some of her outstanding fashion styles. Check Sarah Jessica Parker's looks for Vogue US May 2010 issue!


Dior Haute Couture blush-and-claret silk strapless dress.
Bulgari necklace.


Dior Haute Couture top hat with netting.
Fred Leighton diamond double-drop earrings.


Lanvin dusty-rose cotton-and-silk strapless dress.
Solange Azagury-Partridge necklace.


Giambattista Valli silk-velvet jacquard bolero with grosgrain-ribbon trim and matching sleeveless dress.
Suzanne Couture Millinery cap with netting.
Fred Leighton earrings.
LaCrasia gloves.


Chanel lipstick-red silk-faille dress with embellishment and bracelet.
Fred Leighton earrings.


Vera Wang butterscotch silk duchesse-satin dress with matching bolero.
Rochas hat.
Fred Leighton bracelets.
Tabitha Simmons pumps.

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new nail polish: revlon's "lilac pastelle"

oh, my my. i really don't mean to keep buying new nail polishes. but can i help it that i love pastels, and it's spring so there are tons of new pastels on the market?? of course i can't. that's what i'm telling myself, anyway.

i've been looking for a lilac cream for FOREVER. who would've thought that i'd love cream formulas so much? i used to be all about the metallics (you know, when i was 12....). i paid between $4 and $4.50 for this at walgreens.... i don't usually spend that much on a silly nail polish, but what can i say? i loved it and walgreens was the only place that had it. end of story.

they also had a gorgeous mint green shade in this spring collection that's totally my cup of tea.... you're next, mint green.

Fashion Designers Transformed To Disney Characters In Elle Spain April 2010

Elle Spain April 2010 featured a series of drawings of Disney cartoon characters that represents some of world's famous fashion designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Donatella Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Sonia and Nathalie Rykiel, Alber Elbez, Dolce and Gabbana, and John Galliano.


Left: Karl Lagerfeld
Right: Donatella Versace


Left: Jean Paul Gaultier
Right: Marc Jacobs

Left: Sonia and Nathalie Rykiel
Right: Alber Elbez

Left: Dolce and Gabbana
Right: John Galliano

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review: hard candy balm girls tinted lip balm

i bought this balm about a month ago, because the color just looked amazing. it's so hard to find a cross between peach and pink at the drugstore, for some reason. unfortunately for me, this is one of my favorite shades! anyway, i was really hoping that this balm would be the answers to my lip product wish:


1. the perfect mixture of peach and pink
2. sheer color
3. moisturizing


well, it seems that i got more than what i wished for- it's not only sheer but practically invisible!

what? but it looks so pigmented in the tube! oh no, on my lips it's like wearing plain old clear balm. bah.


but it does feel really great- super super smooth. like butter. compared to all of my other lip balms (even eos!), it's way smoother and creamier. plus when you wear it over a lipstick, it makes the texture look light and amazing (more about that later)! so i'm definitely keeping it around. i just wish it had some tint to it....

Sex and the City 2 Trailer Pomises Covetable Fashion Styles

On May 27, get ready to fall in love with the fashion styles of the main characters from Sex and the City 2 movie. You'll surely envy Carrie for having the closet-of-every-woman’s-dreams! See the upcoming movie's trailer and drool over the foursome's fashion style.

Avatar Star Zoë Saldana's Fashion Style For SELF May 2010

Avatar star, Zoe Saldana revealed her real-life fashion style on the May 2010 issue of Self magazine. Opposite to her glamorous red carpet fashion style, Zoe Saldana revealed that her closet were full of "elegant, sexy, tomboyish, sophisticated, beautiful and aggressive" pieces. She also confessed that her fashion preferences were dominated by black. However, for the Self May 2010 issue she gave her self permission to be pretty by wearing colorful confections.

Check some of her photos for the said magazine!

review: palmer's cocoa butter formula for dry, ashy skin

(yes, i know it's been a couple weeks since i last wrote.... so sorry! i've been super busy and stressed about my senior recital. pictures from that later! i'm feeling less stressed out now, so i couldn't wait to get back to my blog :)

ok ok, i know it's funny. why would a VERY WHITE girl like me need a lotion for ashy skin? actually, my husband thinks this is pretty darn hilarious. 

well, the reason i'm using this is because it contains AHAs, which keeps my chicken skin on my arms under control. my old favorite (lubriderm triple therapy lotion) is MIA. i've been to umpteen different drugstores, not to mention several targets and walmarts..... nothing. but ironically, at the walmart about a mile away from my house, i found another lotion with the same ingredient, that's even cheaper. score!

i believe it was less than $6. in a huge bottle. and just fyi, the bottle i bought doesn't have a slightly scandalous female form on the front :P.


so does it work as well as my lubriderm stuff? yes, i think so. it's really light and milky feeling. and i think it keeps the chicken skin away on the backs of my arms.


BUT....


the smell! oh my! it's very (as my husband said) pungent. so much so that he has stopped cuddling with me when we're trying to fall asleep. eep :S. so i guess i'm still looking for a new body lotion with AHA for my arms....

Misturinha: Cappuccino da Risqué + Audrey da Impala

Estou sem camera para registrar porque a minha quebrou!! Achei que essa misturinha ficou super parecida com a cor Particulière da Chanel!! Eu passei uma camada do Audrey da Impala e uma camada do Cappuccino da Risqué!! Se alguém tentar depois me conte o que achou, viu!!!

Glee Cast Madonna Inspired Makeover

The cast of Glee had their Madonna-inspired makeover for this week's cover of TV Guide. Lea Michele sports a "Material Girl" look with a pink dress, Amber Riley dons a "Like A Virgin" get up with white Lolita lace, Jenna Ushkowitz gets physical for "Physical Attraction" in 1980's workout clothes, Dianna Argon put a bold red lipstick and black corset for "Express Yourself" and Jane Lynch wear Madonna's "Vogue" cone bra.
Spoiler:

On April 20, Glee will show us their all-Madonna-songs episode.

Source: Instyle.com

Gossip Girl: Dorota's Wedding Fashion Style

Last night's episode of Gossip Girl was not only about Blair, Chuck, Serena, Nate and Jenny. Dorota walked down the aisle with her doorman love Vanya! Find out the fashion style of your favorite Gossip Girl character for the wedding.

Dorota
Dress: Eric Daman
Headpiece: Siman Tu
Necklace: Swarovski


Blair
Dress: Marchesa
Necklace: Cartier


Serena
Dress: Ferragamo
Necklace: MCL


Jenny
Dress: Preen
Bracelets: Siman Tu
Tights: Betsey Johnson
Shoes: Givenchy
Necklace: Pretty Little Things
Pinky rings: Ginette_NY

Source: Instyle.com