Go Back in Time: Beauty Tips for Your Teenage Self

As the saying goes, hind sight is 20/20. I thought I was a beauty wiz when I was a teenager. I even thought I was super trendy…maybe even ahead of the trends. You, too?

Then I look at pictures of myself from back in the day and snicker, and often realize why it was that I couldn’t get a boy to date me until I was 17. Those brows! The see-through bangs! The super curled then teased out hair! And the worst offense? That tail! I used to keep a section of my hair longer than the rest, bleach it blonde; sometimes I would braid it, othertimes I would decorate it with beads (as seen here.) Either way, this look you see below? I thought I had a good handle on beauty (and fashion.)

This picture is from 1989. I was in 9th grade (14 years old) and asked to be in a “fashion” photo shoot for a yearbook layout. I certainly felt my role as fashion and beauty icon was confirmed by this request. See the pic below: Read more

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, Beauty Trends, Hair Care 5 Comments

Sample the Latest Looks with Walgreens’ Beauty Box

Do you love sampling a beauty product before you commit to buying it? What about if once you committed to buy it, you were given a discount coupon for it?

I don’t know about you, but that sounds like something that not only my wallet would tell me is practical, but that makes my inner beauty addict rejoice at saving money and trying an abundance of new products! Read more

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in anti-aging, bath and body, beauty, Beauty Discount, Beauty Trends, Hair Care, skin care 1 Comment

Shape-Shifters: Exploring Nail Shape Trend Possibilities

Usually when you head to the salon you know one thing for sure – you’re going to get into great shape. Nail shape, that is.

STILETTOS

There is something about a professional taking you by the hands and providing great care and cleanup without the need to be ambidextrous. Also, a fresh pair of eyes on your hands might lead you to see you could use a little refresher in areas like shape, color or product. Read more

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Hillary Fry in beauty, Beauty Trends, Nail Polish Leave a comment

Nail Art Tutorial: Black Matte French Manicure

I’m always looking for new nail trends to try and one that I spotted recently that really caught my attention were Black Matte French Tips. Julianne Hough and Kelly Osborn recently rocked this look at the Emmy’s in September.

And really, it makes sense. A French Manicure is always classy and black nails are a hot trend for Fall, so why not put them together for a chic Fall look? We love it!

There are two easy ways to create this look.

If you can get your hands on NEW Layla Ceramic Softouch in ‘Noir Touch’ and Layla Ceramic Effect Nail Polish in ‘Black Star’ you can create this look in just 3 easy steps. Read more

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, Beauty Trends, Nail Polish 1 Comment

OPI Debuts New James Bond Inspired Skyfall Collection

Nowadays, it seems like no movie release is complete without a nail polish collection created in its honor, and OPI is undeniably the reigning king of film-inspired capsule collections! The limited-edition Skyfall collection celebrates of the newest installment of the long-lasting film franchise, due out in theaters November 9th, and calls on inspiration from the many James Bond films, both past and present, and the legendary actors who have brought Special Agent 007 to life. Read more

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, Beauty Trends, Nail Polish Leave a comment

Hammered Metal Inspired Nails with Manicurist Hillary Fry

Friend and editorial and salon manicurist, Hillary Fry, has amazing nail art being considered for Nails Magazine’s January cover photo. I’m so in love with the look, that I asked Hillary to explain the inspiration behind it and which products she used to achieve it.

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, Beauty Trends, Nail Polish 1 Comment

Violet Eyeshadow Trend with AVON: Femme Fatale and Purple Haze

I am all over the violet eye shadow trend this Fall. Varying purple hues have been a preference since I began wearing makeup at age 13. (If you’re keeping track, that was a LONG time ago.)

I didn’t really know how to wear makeup back then (and often looked like I got punched in the eye.) Thankfully, brands like AVON are still putting the “eyeshadow by numbers” directions on the back of their quads. Do I still have to use it? You betcha!

On the left is Femme Fatale, AVON’s newest seasonal eyeshadow quad, and on the right is Purple Haze. Each eyeshadow has a bit of a shimmer while in the quad itself, however, I found that once applied to your eyes, it is more of a matte look (which I totally prefer.) Read more

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, Beauty Trends, eye shadow, Makeup Leave a comment

Urban Decay Lip Junkie Cooling Lip Gloss Review

With nude colors being a hot beauty trend for fall, Urban Decay has added 3 new Naked shades to their Lip Junkie line up.

These pretty neutral shades are perfect for any skin color offering sheer to medium coverage. Lip Junkie Cooling Lip Gloss is also a gradual lip plumper. If you use the gloss everyday, Urban Decay claims that the gloss will plump your lips by 40%. I personally haven’t used it everyday to notice that effect, but the gloss does feel silky smooth and isn’t tacky or sticky at all.

While this is a cooling gloss, it felt more warming than cooling to me…definitely not burning or tingly the way most lip plumpers work. The mint scent is oh-so-delish. Read more

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, Beauty Trends, lip gloss, Makeup Leave a comment

Fall Beauty Burgundy Obsession

It’s not often that I become completely obsessed with a beauty trend, but after browsing the fall issues of a few magazines I could not stop staring and lusting after the bold burgundy lips I noticed in just about every single magazine I thumbed through. After doing pinks and corals pretty much all summer I am definitely looking forward to a stronger, much more grown up berry lip. It just looks so glamorous and polished…not to mention confident. I absolutely cannot wait to visit different makeup counters in search of my perfect shade of burgundy…Sephora here I come!

Will you be ditching the corals for burgundy this Fall?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Gail Lewis in beauty, Beauty Trends, Fashion Week Beauty, lip gloss, lip stain, lipstick Leave a comment

L’Oreal Paris New York Nudes Collection

Cooler weather is here and that can only mean one thing: Fall colors. This Fall it is all about the nude trend. From your nails to your skin to your lips, flesh-toned is in.

L’Oreal has just released their New York Nudes Collection, which is a limited edition collection of their Colour Riche Nail line ($5.99) and Colour Riche Le Gloss ($7.95). They also reformulated 5 shades of their True Match Super-Blendable Makeup ($10.95.) Read more

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, Beauty Trends, foundation, lip gloss, Makeup, Nail Polish Leave a comment

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