Ever the innovator, Zoya has been among the trend-setting brands spearheading the textured nail look that’s successfully transitioned from fashion runways and magazine pages to streets and sidewalks over the last two years.
A bold lip is always in vogue — just think of the number of red pouts on the Golden Globes red carpet last weekend or check out the last three Rihanna album covers.
Admittedly, I’m almost unnaturally attached to my Clarisonic — so much so that, when it runs out of charge, I let out a freakishly high-pitched yelp that would make people think I’m the Wicked Witch of the West melting away.
You may not be able to snatch up Cate Blanchett’s Armani Couture dress, Kerry Washington’s Fred Leighton jewels, or even Emma Thompson’s Louboutin heels, but one of the wonderful things about the realm of beauty is that, with the right tools and techniques, you can experiment with any red carpet hair or makeup look.
The older I get, the more I notice that concealer — once an optional step in my makeup application process — is now a necessity.
You’ve gotta love Sonia Kashuk — after all, while so many makeup artists are focusing on releases with flashy packaging and rare, exotic, buzzed-about ingredients that will justify their entry into high-end department stores and specialty boutiques (and, with said entry, steep price points that will place these products in the “aspirational” category for everyday women), Kashuk has been nurturing her long-time relationship with Target, expanding her range of top-notch and remarkably affordable cosmetics, and even delving into new territory by releasing her first-ever bath and body care line.
Happy New Year, everyone!
Did it just dawn on you that Christmas is merely five days away?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and, for those of us on the East Coast, it’s looking like a white Christmas at that!
Do you tend to wait until the eleventh hour to get your holiday shopping done?
