Beauty Buzz: Glitter Liners That Pop!

 

 

 

 

 

If you aren't a huge glitter fan it's time to get out of your comfort zone and be a bit daring for once. Glitter beauty looks are a way to bring that extra glitz to your makeup style. A simple line with just the right sparks adds magic to the eyes. Below are a few beauty products to get you on to your shimmer addiction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liquid Crystal Liner

These come in great spring shades for adding color to a basic look or you can rock the neutral shades for a glamorous look at night.

Long-Wear Gel Sparkle

I love all the shades of these gel sparkles, it's more versatile for every day and weekend play. My favorites are Midnight Frost, Sunlit Bronze and I adore Smokey Topaz looks like a goddess color!

 

Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

For you glitter lovers these should be on your beauty buy list. These give eyes more than just glitz it adds a pieces of art with a 3D-effect. Perfect for the trendsetter who loves a bad ass beauty look.

 

Diamond Liquid Liner

I love these liners, very pigmented in color and the applicator is so easy to apply. The best shade is Sapphire the color is a gorgeous blue but adds just the right pop for a smokey eye or even just a nude style.

 

Glitter Liner

These are budget friendly under $3 and are a great starter for getting into the glitter liner mix. Try to go for a shade that you would wear and one that is over the top. Have fun with it an twirl that wand away.

 

 

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Beauty: The Splurge Factor

 Regardless of  how many pink lipsticks we own, our overstock bins of dramatic mascaras or a variety selections of the perfect rosy blush, us women can't get enough when it comes to beauty. Luckily with our beauty crave for pops of color we gift ourselves the delight of having a beauty splurge moment. And it's a new year so check out my favorites beauty splurges below.

 

 

 

 

  '5 Couleurs - Trianon' Eyeshadow Palette $60 (Nordstrom Exclusive)

'Perle - Trianon' Matte Top Coat $25 (Limited Edition)

Spring is in the air with these eye shadows, very playful and ready for fun theme. Plus top it with a fresh manicure that's glamorous seven days a week.

 

 

bareMinerals True Romantic 3-piece Eye + Cheek Collection $32.74

If you're ready for a date night get glammed up with a sultry look that's sure to please. A tight smoky eye and the most gorgeous blush shade to keep you glamafied.

 

Illamasqua Nail Varnish Phallic, Omen, Stance and Noble $17

 

It's time to add some color play to the nails the dark season is over and much pop is ready to shine. Top colors that are worth diving into are greens, magenta and many shades of stunning blues.

 

 

 

 

 

'Final Cut' Satin Lip Pencil $25 + 'Final Cut' Illuminator $30 (Nordstrom Exclusive)

Lip crayons are a great way to add chicness to your beauty look topped with a natural highlighter. The pretty shades of satin divine on the lips are worth grabbing and the pink soft glow is amazing for all tones.

 

 

 

Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Shimmer Nail Polish - Bronze $15 + Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Eye Shadow Quad Palette - Nude $50

Glitter is the ultimate statement that can hold it's own so pour it on pour it on. The wonderful thing about the eye shadows its glitzy but the colors are also natural. Plus a good golden bronze polish gives it a flawless touch, sprinkle away!



Trends: The Lilac + Berry Effect

Violet Floral Cluster Drops $26

Lilac Teardrop Tier Bib $28

Why It’s Trending: Lilac and berry shades in fashion accessories remain popular because they work well with many transitional shades. Whether you find styles with a mixture of color combinations or allow it to pop with one signature look it will always stand out. Necklaces are a simple way to get in with the trend while earrings give you more options for casual/formal or up do’s or wearing your hair down.

Empire Waist Maxi Dress $108

Gala Lipstick Bejeweled $11

Why It’s Trending: Maxi dresses will always be a spring and summer #1 it piece but getting it in vibrant shades with a playful theme makes you more noticeable. Berry shades are flirty for a night out look pair it with a great lipstick that gives the same desired look and own the night.

Sparkle Eye Shadow Lilac $28

Rosalind - Lavendar
JustFab $49.99

Why It’s Trending: Soft lilac shadows look very gorgeous for a day look, they work very well with a bronze or a simple nude base. Also it looks amazing in a sleek platform heel both giving a chic style. Want to make it pop at night? Just add a powerful gold accessory.

BANAGO 'Small' Beach Tote $68

Skater Dress With Sweetheart Neck And Short Sleeves $36.58

Why It’s Trending: Tote bags become the summer essential bag to rock and the mix of lilac in this gives you a ton of pretty pastels elements. A simple berry/mauve dress is also a must to keep on hand for last minute outings. You can always make the look come to life with bright pinks or bold reds.

Beauty: NYFW Backstage w/ Kai Vinson Director of Artistry for Bobbi Brown

Kai Vinson the Director of Artistry for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics dolled up the models for the Emerson Spring 2013 Runway Collection. Kai gave me the beauty rundown on the Bobbi Brown products that were used to get a natural fresh glow, the importance of balancing bold lips and eyes and is the BB cream worth the buzz…. Check out the video from our backstage access.


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Key Products Used
 Shimmer Brick Compact – Rose $42  Shimmer Brick Compact – Nectar $42

 Online Exclusive Artist Palette for Lips $220 Online Exclusive BBU Palette $240

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Special thanks to Kai Vinson for the interview, loved seeing you in your element amazing work.

Beauty: The Hot List

#3

Get Those Eyes Sparkling Divafied

It was a fashion DON’T months ago but a little frost just makes your beauty look more alive and it brightens your face as well. Perfect for a day look after a long night out with just a simple neutral shadow or make it dazzle for a fun night out with a bold liner and a great shimmer gloss.

To get in on the sparkle rock hard with Bobbi Brown Sparkle Shadow in Silver Moon $28 it’s the best shade for day into night, it brings out a pretty effect on your face and you will be glistening all night in a perfection of glow.

#2

 Flash Them Your Pastel Pink

Light pink lips mixed with a matching eye shadow is becoming the flirty look for a every day beauty theme. It’s natural looking and almost every woman can pull off a great shade of pink. Plus it doesn’t take that much time to rock one powerful shade.

Get your perfect baby pink pout with Lip Glace in shade Bare Pink $24 and splurge on the Baked Eye Colour Palette in Free Spirit $48 eye palette it comes with a great signature pink shade plus the best shades for the spring/summer seasons as well.

#1

Dare Me With Color

Bold nights are all about a colorful face and bold mani. It’s all about being creative with your beauty look and wardrobe while you have a good time with friends and indulge in the scene. Bold lips become sexier at night and it gives you that edge factor that you can take on the world. Top of the style with nails that pop and you will embrace that fearless side of you.

To really make a walking statement we say go hard with Rouge Pur Couture' Glossy Stain in shade Mauve Fashion $32 it’s vibrant and looks best with a sexy smoky eye. And work that emerald green to those fingers tips with La Laque Couture' Nail Lacquer in shade Jade $25

Beauty: What’s New For Spring

Save The Day Anti-Acne Concealer Stick $10

These concealers comes in 7 shades great for all skin tones. They work best to cover up blemishes from breakouts or discoloration concerns.

Moisture Surge Overnight Mask $32

The Surge Mask helps with keeping the skin nourished while you sleep, for best results use it nightly or at least 3x a week.

LipSurgence™  skintuitive lip tint $24

This lip tint gives your pout it’s own signature shade based on your PH levels so you will never have the same color as your bestie ; )

Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette $48

You get an amazing balance of matte, satin, shimmer and metallic in this palette with the shadows. Great for a rocking a day or smoky eye look.

It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Lipstick Butter Trio $32.64

These crème glosses are also lipsticks that help condition and hydrate the lips. Great signature shades for every day or a night out.

Lancôme 'Baume in Love' Lip Color $26

These limited edition shades are best to rock for spring/summer season, add these neon lipsticks into your beauty look.

Limited Edition Extreme Party Eye Palette $75

This palette does bring the party effect with the shimmer and bold shades, it’s great for a weekend compact as well.

Mally 7-pc Gorgois In a Minute Color Crayon Collection $49.58

Love the concept of this! You get two shadows, two lip colors, a highlighter and a blush. These crayons come in a cute box and is perfect for a glam look on the go.

 

NYX 'Mega Shine - Kiss the Stars' Lip Gloss Trio $10

If you love luscious shine on your lips these give a good touch, the colors are simple but wearable and you can add it on top of your signature lipstick as well.

Burberry 'Siren Red - Lip Glow' Natural Lip Gloss $27

Contains light oils to give lips a natural look and adds fullness to your lips.

 Deborah Lippmann Polka Dots Glitter Nail Polish $19 I'm Not Edible Glitter Nail Polish $19 Deborah Lippmann Million Dollar Mermaid Glitter Nail Polish $19

The polka dot trend is great for that much needed pop, it comes in a wide of shades and it’s a great look for the spring season.

Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow Palette $55

I absolutely love this palette so glamorous and great for special occasions. The satin texture will turn creamy when applied wet giving more of a sexier beauty look.