Pre-foundation Calming Primer from Napoleon Perdis

This product from the NP Set goes for only$29 and this is what we call the soother. It deals with the red blotches on the user’s face well so that the foundation will be appearing even.

Photo finish foundation primer from Smashbox

This is a good smoother from smashbox. This hydrating foundation primer works magic on your sin as it hydates the skin and also seals the moisture for several hours after. It makes use of hydraplex which is derived from desert plants. You can get this for $42.

No Foundation Foundation from Perricone MD

This foundation from Perricone MD makes use of a very light formulation that allows the skin of the user to breathe. It makes use of no chemicals and provides a very good coverage of the skin. It gives a protection rated as SPF 30 which covers the skin against the harmful rays of the sun plus keeps the moisture of the skin thru the day.

Vitalumiere Aqua by Chanel

This Chanel Perfection foundation is the “fooler” among the bunch as it gives very good coverage to even the skin tone and at the same time sheer enough so people will keep guessing. The skin will look really refined and refreshed. It has a soft fluid formula and comes in several shades. This is also oil free.

Teint Miracle by Lancome

This foundation for Lancome with a tag price of $37. It has light reflectors and pigments which luminize the skin to give you that glow as if you had 8 hours of sleep even if you did not come any close to that in bed.

Navy

This nail polish color ruled the red carpets in the past years. You can achieve this Hollywood look and make your nails glistening blue to have a similar impact as the nails of Kristine Stewart during the premiere of Breaking Dawn using nail polish by Deborah Lippmann. You can achieve the rocker-chic look that caught the eyes of spectators during the runway shows last fall by doing navy opaque nails using the royal navy polish from Butter London.

Pastel Purple

Violet exudes simplicity and at the same time some sophistication as achieved by Alexa Chung dressed in black leather dress. You can achieve Chung’s looks with the Play Fair shade from Nicole by OPI. You can also do a subtler look with a coat of milky white and putting on top a layer of lavender. The runway version of this flirty shade was seen during the 2011 fall showcase of Catherine Malandrino using six shades of nail polish. You can do the shimmering lavender with the Pizzicato from Rescue Beauty Lounge.

Red

Red on nails is classic just like what Jessica Alba had during a show for Armani last month. Red always puts your nails on the spotlight. Do the Hollywood look with Gia shade from Zoya. The runway version of awesome red nails was done in berry red to pair with blouses and skirts for the fall fashion show of Adam. Do your nails with Size Matters by Essie Nail Color to get those second glimpses at the parties you will go to this month.

Try New Things

If you’re a sports buff, try the TRX and TR-XBOX 60-minute, high intensity workout that improves your core, increases strength, and includes some boxing exercise into one workout program. It takes some practice to get the hang of things but your busy will surely feel the muscle ache which is a good indicator that your workout program is working.

Dance your way to fun workout

Ary Nuñez is Rihanna’s personal trainer. Looking at Rihanna’s body, you would also kill to be in Ary’s class at least just once. The only problem is her studio is so far and she trains celebrities. The good news is that she is planning to release an exercise DVD that’s perfect for outdoor weekend workouts! Try her Gotham Ninja class where she combined seven martial arts, “plyometrics”, and dance moves. By the end of the program, you have a complete dance number.

Personal Beach Workout

If only you can pack your personal trainer in your luggage every time you go the beach. Well, now you can. Not literally of course. Jaime Morales is a personal trainer who can personalize a certain workout you can take with you anywhere by means of step-by-step illustrations you can refer you when it’s workout time.

Volumizing and Lengthening

If you want chunkier eyelashes, you should get a thickening formula while if you are looking to have some definition and separation go for lengthening formula. Dior has a great volumizing formula called DiorShow while Deifinicils line from Lancome can help you get the length you want.

You can also try to mix formula to achieve the best look you want. Just make sure to have the lengthening formula dry before applying the volumizing mascara  then apply on the outer edges some precision mascara.

Choosing the right wand

The eyelash mascara magic will depend on how you choose your wand. Straight wands will give you more versatility while the curved mascara wands will hug your lashes. You can also find oscillating wands on the market today but they can come difficult to control.

Waterproof

Use waterproof mascara sparingly. Do not pack it on or else your eyelashes might break. Only use it when you need the staying power of the mascara like if you will be performing or dancing the night away. If you want a really strong hold, you can achieve this by curling your eyelashes first, a coat of waterproof mascara, and a volumizing mascara.

Floral Wedge from 80%20

The cork and floral wedge from 80%20 is perfect if you are planning to do some strolling down the shopping alley. The tag price which is below $100 makes it as cool as its colors. If you happen to be in L.A. you can check out the collection at Urban Outfitters along N. Cahuenga Boulevard.

Lace-Up Wedge from Opening Ceremony

The nude lace-up wedge from OC may just be the element to complete your summer look. You can easily pair it up with your floral frock or striped boating shirt. You can get it at Lace-up Rope Wedge for $329.

Brogue Wedge by Rachel Comey

You can also get this sued brogue wedges from Opening Ceremony. The shoes by Rachel Comey are known for being super comfortable and perfect while having fun in the warm weather. Get them for only $360.

Bello Wedge from A Detacher

If you want something to pair with your denim jacket, shirts, or shorts this summer, this blue and brown pair should be in your shoe rack. You can get them from Creatures of Comfort for $368.

Wooden Wedge

This is another pair of kicks that you must have. Its vintage look makes it easy to be paired with any summer apparel you have in mind. Grab them from Madewell Sunset at $1148 a pair.

Espadrille Wedge

This is another pair you can get from Creatures of Comfort. Its colors scream summer and will give your white summer dress a fun twist. Enjoy the orange straps and gold buckles for $368.

Tousled hair this spring is very, very in and when you pair bunny ears with a simple tousled look, you will definitely be amazed at the results.  Also, a simple up-do of curls is a fantastic way for you to have fun with this trend.

You do not want to make the bunny ear trend cheap though by adding in costume props, bunny ears are luxury and adding in cheap props is not luxury.

To be honest, I love a cute, chic and trendy dress to where in the summer, I think that it is fashionable and it makes you look cute.  One trend that is sweeping the nation in the way of dresses is the strapless dress.

Personally, I love strapless dresses for they get to show off an asset that is generally ignored and that is the shoulders.

When you are dealing with fashion, you know that things constantly switch up and constantly change and that is what happens to the color scheme too.  Every single season has a different color scheme and I can tell you for sure, that spring is full of all sorts of colors that are unique and different.

One color that is appearing in everywhere, from the runway all the way to numerous magazines is violet.  Violet is almost like the new pink and I can tell you for sure that it is one classy and beautiful color that everyone seems to be picking up.

Whether you go with little pops of violet or you do an entire outfit, violet is one color that is in for the long hull!

This brand new, limited edition – just for Valentine’s Day makeup gift pack includes everything under the sun!  It comes with: Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Pout, Tarte Double Ended Lip Gloss in Danny / Sandy, Benefit Posietint in Poppy Pink, Laura Mercier Lip Gloss in Rose, Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in April, Urban Decay Pocket Rocket in Doug, Korres Mango Butter Lipstick SPF 10 in Pink 14.  All of that and more!

The best part about this gift set is that it is actually on sale – I’ve seen it for about $25.00, which is a fantastic price!!

Let us all have a moment to mourn this fact.

I don’t really know how to explain it.  I mean, how does this happen?  This is like the return of tie dye and shoulder pads, except at least those were somewhat stylish in their days.  Not in retrospect, but at the time.

But overalls?  When are overalls ever attractive?  I ask this with some degree of authority.  I used to wear them — and knew I looked like I was a pumpkin in denim even during the fact.

Have any of you ever had a positive experience with wearing overalls?