Before performing on stage, I hurried to the nearby mall for the NEW! Victoria's Secret Miraculous Bra!!!! Is all the hype about the bra is true? Can this bra double your cup size?? Imagine the Miracle bra on steroids. A combination of Diaplex memory foam, fiber fill and marshmallow foam make up the uber-padding that's designed to lift, squeeze and amplify your assets -- and instantly double your cup size. Built-in convertible straps make it strapless, backless and halter-friendly. The beauty of the Miraculous? It gives you all the va-va-voom of being buxom, without the terminal backache. This all seems too good to be true right ladies??? So i went there and tested it for myself. As a result, I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. Though it's kinda pricy at 52USD with tax and everything, the VS Miraculous BRa is so worth it!!! I went from a double A to a full B or even C-. 6 hours of those hard labor at the stupid chinese restaurant is now PAID off.......... You guys should go there and try it out :]
Ok, I noticed this one floating around out there early this fall and the time has come for somebody to say something – what’s the deal with wearing socks with our summer heels? At first I thought it was just J Crew trying to make socks sexy or cute or something that will make us want to buy them, but I just finished reading the new issue of Glamour and they had a photo spread where nearly half the pics showed the model with thick strappy sandals or peep-toes + socks.
Admittedly, these were nice, colorful socks – not your gym variety – but still, I’m torn about whether this is OK.
On the one hand, anything that gives me a chance to wear my pretty summer shoe collection more than just a measly 3 months out of the year is a good thing in my book (hey, those things cost money!). And I have to admit, I’ve been a sock fan for a while now but rarely have a chance to wear anything more exciting than the white tennis-shoe variety. So it seems like two rights should make a right, right? (OK, that was confusing.) Plus, on the models, I can’t help but find the look kind of cute in a funky sort of way, so why not give it a try? Warm toes plus cute shoes is a total win!
But when I tried the look on in my bedroom I looked a lot more “5-year-old-who-dressed-herself” than “I-don’t-care-what-you-think-chic” and the BF thought I’d gone insane. So after consulting my mags once again, I realize that while it may look cute on the models, so does the other crazy stuff they have on – stuff that would make me look like I’d just broken out of a mental institution. There’s also the little fact that I live in NYC and socks are probably not going to be nearly enough toe coverage when it comes time for my morning sprint to the subway. And perhaps the greatest deterrent of all to me is that age old fashion rule that socks and sandals are mortal enemies – I know we’re supposed to be breaking the mold, but somehow it just seems blasphemous!
So what do you think?
Should I just go with the flow and rock those socks? Will you? Or will this catalog combo get me make me the laughing stock of NYC?
This article is from: http://hellobeautiful.com/your-glam/review-motives-cosmetics/
Motives Cosmetics by Loren Ridinger is a fairly new line that isn’t huge, but certainly should be. It’s not super pricey, and many cosmetics companies don’t understand that quality doesn’t have to be directly correlated with price. This, however, is not one of those companies.
The Pressed Eye Shadow ($12) feels literally like velvet. It picks up on a brush pretty easily, but I prefer to use my pinky finger to blend the colors. I tried on a bunch of different shades over the course of a week to get a feel for all of the colors. They aren’t super-heavy, so it’s probably not best as a stage makeup brand, but it works well for wearing to parties and the like. You can also blend the colors with a little water to get a heavier look. The Kohl Eyeliner ($14) goes on smoothly and also makes a good base for a liquid liner, if you plan to be out for hours on end and don’t want your makeup wearing out before you do.
I’m normally not a fan of powder foundation at ALL (it makes my face look dry and gross), but the Liquid Powder Foundation with SPF 15 ($24.95) went on smoothly and didn’t have a cakey finish. While I won’t wear it every day, it’s got great coverage for Saturday nights and times I’m on camera (High Definition is a bitch! Hmph.). Last Saturday I was headed to a party, so I thought it would be cute to layer their new gloss (coming soon on the site!) over the Rich Color Lipstick in Venetian Red ($14). I got a lot of compliments, and the boyfriend liked it, so when I woke up the next day still slightly tipsy and ready to wear a fun outfit for Sunday Funday (read: delicious breakfast and unlimited mimosas, amen), I wore it again for added oomph.
Lastly, I’ve been wearing the Pressed Blush in Runway ($13.50) for the past few days instead of my usual cheek stain. It hasn’t made a big difference, but that’s kind of the point, right? I wore it to a recent “Drinks With…” interview I did with Ginuwine this week, so when it’s up on TheUrbanDaily.com, I’ll be sure to post a video here so you can tell me if I look like a total clown or not.
I will post up Tutorials for the "Daily look" with Motives SOON!!
1. Polish Your Shoulder: One-shoulder dresses are so IN this winter--show some skin. Guys are attracted to this style because of the curiosity of what under the other side. *wink* This style is playful and forces the men to do some hide-and-go-seek hunt.
2. Patterns Emerge: Colorful patterns give you that elegant and sophisticated look of womanhood.
3. Power Belts: It works so EVERYONE is doing it.... Putting a belt on just a plain white top can give that you that don't-mess-with-me look. Style your long t-shirts, short dresses, and even blazers with belts, and you will look fine in sun :]
4. Simple Leather: Either fake or real leather, all of them are IN style this year. Go buy and reward yourself with a leather jacket!!!! It keeps you warm and in-style this winter.
5. Tufted Jackets: This is NOT my thing....but it works for women in the mid thirties and forties.... 6. Gender Play: Borrow your bf baggy jeans and blazer and style it according to you. Blazers are so IN for both women and men. This look is formal, yet informal. Try it and tell me about it.
7. Striking Color: Don't be afraid of vivid colors!!! Instead of picking black or white for your dresses...try neon green, blue, or even ORANGE. You might stand out from the crowd.
Let's play a game of "Who Wears It Better?" Humans--and especially celebrities-- are individuals that had develop their own styles and DON'T want to be like others. However, celebrities sometimes run into others that wear their same outfit. How embarrassing!!!!
Left: Golden shoes that match her golden hair and a cute necklace that compliments her dress.
Oh... This is such a hard choice. I love the design, however, black is always cuter and classy(er) in all situations. So definetely Left!
Right: The cute white shoes and the punkish dress have a sharp contrast on her skin color. Love how she re-designed the bottom half and make it so much sexier.
Left: Both celebrities have the same dress and similar shoes, but Jessica pulled it off. Her body fits her dress better. Also, her hair makes her and the dress expensive.
Left: This is so NOT Pink style at all and she doesn't look elegant in this dress......
Left: Angie tied too many knots around her waist..making the dress ugly and inexpensive.
None. I don't like this black and white layered dress AT ALL. Make them look short and old.
Left: WTF....LINDSAY is too skin in here. I have to say..the leg stocking make her look uglier........
Can't choose... Both of them pulled it of welll.
Same here...They both pulled it off pretty well. Though i hate the color red, Beckham's wife knows her color and style well. I personally can't pull of a red dress. lol
Left: her hair and the dress gives her that Angelic vibe from heaven. The green dress elongates her body.
UGLY DRESS (PERIOD) I really hate THIS dress.
Left: The black stockings really killed the dress.
OH~ Both are really cute in it. Liked how Kristine matched her nude-colored shoes according to her golden hair. And Heather matched her black shoes with her black clutch in her hands.
No doubt LEFT. I loooovee her shoes. I don't like Fergie in a green dresss. She tried to be young again.....no goood
Left: High Heals are always better in a dress than BOOTS.
Left: The Heals vs. Boots in dresses RULE. Also Pink rocked the dress with her punkish short hair.
Darwin's "survival of the fittest" still has its course in terms of "fashion" and "beauty" in this millennium. To be honest, us girls are attention whores and we are always competing for attention from others. Its takes us hours to doll up and hoping that one hot guy from math class would eventually notice us. Don't worry, Girls!!!! I'm here to help you to win this heart with your best features. Discard the idea of "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach," nowadays, the way to a man's heart is BEAUTY. It's so corrupted that we are cultured by magazines and TV shows to define beauty as skinny skanks from 90210, six ft. tall creatures what weight only 100bls on ANTM, and those desperate housewives with tons of make-up on their faces. However, i DEFINE beauty as knowing your body and face structure well.
To survive in this chaotic world, you need to have a thick face, literally. Our face shape is the most crucial thing on your body for that love-at-first-sight thing. Therefore, you girls gotta know which hair work best for your face to seduce that HOT guy from math class. Now, let's get down to business!. There are 7 different face structures--oval, rectangular, round, square, heart, triangular, and diamond--and I will show you which hair is the PERFECT fit for each.
Oval Face: I considered this face to be idealized. People with his face shape can do anything with their hair and still look AMAZINGLY hot. Do: I envy you guys cuz you can pull almost anything off--from short to medium and even long! However, slicked-backed is the best for this face structure. Dont: weird styles that cover your beautiful features!
Rectangular Face: Your bone is long and slender in all direction. Therefore, it gives that rectangular structure Do:Styles with short to medium lengths. Fullness at the sides of your face and wispy bangs soften the look for longer face shapes. Also, layering your hair will gives that softness tough to the face. Dont:Too much hair length will make your face look even LONGER.
Round Face: You ladies have full-looking face with a round chin and hairline. Your widest point is at the cheeks and ear. Do:Think fullness and height at the crown cuz off center parts help to reduce the roundness in the face. Long hair is recomended Dont:Avoid chin length that will make your face even rounder. Also, don't do short-short crops or straight chopped bags.
Square Face: You girls are strong at heart and at the jaw line. Do: Short-to-medium lenth hair, especially with wave or roundess around the face. Wispy bangs will soften the angular shape of your face. Dont: long straight styles that will make your face more "manly." Also, linear straight bangs are not the best choice to think of. Another thing is NEVER go with a straigh bob ending at the jaw line, however, Layered bob hair is alright~
Heart Face: Face is wide at the temples and hairline, yet narrowed at the chin. Do: Chin-lenth or longer styles work really well with the heart face. Also, try side-parted hair styles or swept-forward layered around the upper face, with gently wispy bangs. In my opinion, A chin length bob is the best for your face shape. Dont: Short and full styles that emphasize on your upper face. Stay way from styles with too much height at the crown. Also, slicked back looks are too harsh on your beautiful feature.
Triangular Face: Unlike the heart type, you girls are strong at the jaw line with narrowed check bones and temples. Do: Shorter hair seems to balance the prominent jaw line pretty well. Styles that are full at the temples and taper at the jaw are perfect like Victoria Beckhann. Dont: long or full hair styles that draw attention to the jaw line. Also, avoid the thick and height at the crowd
Diamond Face: Your face have a hybrid between heart and dramatic oval face, therefore, your face is balanced and dramatic. Do:Like the oval face, all types of hair are fitted for you guys. Experiment with the wide variety. Dont:I envy you guys!!!!!! BUT avoid covering up your wonderful features.
Here are videos that will show you, if you guys are too lazy to read :]
