Hot Hairstyles

As women, our daily routine can be so hectic! I can bet that the last thing you want to do is spend ample amounts of time doing your hair. Am I right? We would rather wash it and go or even wake-up and go! Well, I have some hairstyle solutions that will prevent all this hair fuss! These styles are easy-to-do and get this, they are the styles of summer—the “hot hairstyles!” Oh, and did I mention that these styles are not just for a spicy night out or a day at the beach, but yes my dear, they can be worn at the office too!

The first hot hairstyle, which is quite trendy and requires minimal maintenance is the Rihanna inspired bob cut. The bob can be worn long or short or even long on one side and short on the other, it all depends on your face shape and fierceness! This is an “it” style, because for one, it keeps you cool (your locks aren’t sticking to your neck and back) and two, you don’t have to use a lot of heat: fighting with the flat-iron and blow-dryer are over! So who cares if your hair gets wet? The bob cut will still look ultra sassy even when hair air-dries. Don’t we love it when we don’t have to care so much about our hair? So jump in the pool ladies, it’s alright! Continue reading

Makeup Trends That Look Chic on Everyone

Makeup Trends That Look Chic on EveryoneCustomize the hottest makeup looks for your skin tone.

Follow this rule and wear any color with confidence: Choose shades that are similar to the natural undertones of your skin for day, contrasting ones for night.

Trend 1: Peach Cheeks

If your complexion is fair…
Choose a pale, pink-toned peach, says Trae Bodge, cofounder of Three Custom Color Specialists.

To try: Flirt! Peek-A-Blush in Pink-sicle, $12, kohls.com; Estee Lauder Tender Blush in Peach Nuance, $25, esteelauder.com.

If your complexion is medium...
Go golden, says Tasha Wilson, a Sephora color expert in New York City. Continue reading

When to Spend and to Save on Makeup

Got a few extra bucks to blow on beauty? Use it on these products:

Foundation and Concealer

If you want to look like you’re not wearing any makeup, finding your perfect match is worth every cent. “Prestige brands have a larger shade range with varying undertones and tend to contain more natural-looking pigments,” says Tina Turnbow, a celebrity makeup artist for drugstore.com.

Eye Shadow

“All powders are not created equal,” says celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes. Quality formulas are finely milled so they feel ultra-soft going on and the hues stay vibrant without creasing.

Lipstick

“High-end lipsticks often contain more pigment, so the color adheres to your lips longer,” says makeup artist Tiffany Bartok. With pricier lipsticks, you may also get more product, so your favorite shade lasts longer.

Brushes

Spend some cash on full-size, easy-to-handle brushes for the makeup you use most, like foundation, blush, eye shadow, and eyeliner. Invest in synthetic bristles, which won’t hold on to bacteria like natural hair can. Continue reading