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  • Spring 2017 Beauty Report

    Spring 2017 Beauty Report

    Pretty makeup looks for Spring 17


    SPRING 2017 BEAUTY REPORT

    sSince March is almost here, Spring is closer than ever and we are launching our Spring 2017 Beauty Report to celebrate.  If you are feeling the urge to refresh your look, beauty and makeup trends are one of the quickest and most cost effective ways. Below find our favorite Spring beauty trends.

    ROSY CHEEKS  

    Rosy cheeks were featured at the Chanel and Reem Acra Spring 2017 runway shows and gave the models a lovely, flushed appearance. This is an easy look to emulate and, for every day life, blending is key. I discovered this fantastic Hourglass Strobe Lighting Blush trio which makes it easy to achieve this trend. This set has ultra fine pearl particles which create a nice glow instead of going on flat.  Simply continue to layer and blend for added depth. I usually only have one blush color so it is nice to have a variety of colors that work with different makeup looks. 

    Available at www.sephora.com.

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     LET IT GLOW

    Matte everything has been a beauty trend for the past few years…. foundations, nail polish and lips have dominated the beauty scene and so it was refreshing to see dewy, glowy skin featured at the Versace, Lanvin and Prada runway shows. The Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector can be mixed with foundation or used alone as a highlighter. Another one of my favorite products to create a glow is the Nars Optimal Brightening Concentrate.  The YSL Touch Eclat Blur Perfector is the best mid day update to maintain an all day glow. 

    Becca product available at www.ulta.com, Nars and YSL items available at www.saks.com.

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    ALL THAT GLITTERS

    We will be featuring more glitter posts since it is a major trend this Spring…in the beauty world, glitter is showing up in eyeshadows, lip gloss and nail polish to name a few. I like glitter that is more subtle…MAC has done a limited edition lip gloss to commemorate the Mexican singer Selena Quintanilla, it is a pretty pearlescent shade of pink.  The Nails Inc polish featured above has chunky pastel glitter and can be layered or worn alone with this Nails Inc trio. 

    MAC lip gloss available at www.nordstrom.com and Nails Inc Trio at www.saks.com.

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    BLACK LINED LIDS

    Black eyeliner is my favorite so I was excited to see it at the Sonia Rykiel, Giorgio Armani and Rag and Bone shows. You can make it dramatic or soft depending on the type of liner and how you blend. My two favorite black eyeliners are the Bobbi Browns gel eyeliner and Edward Bess Defining Liner.

    Available at www.netaporter.com.

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    COOL COLORED EYES

    Cobalt, amethyst and seafoam colored eyeshadows and eyeliners are everywhere this Spring. Since my eyes are a greenish-hazel color, purple complements them well and I have been wearing this lilac Givenchy eyeliner. I like how it looks softer than the usual grey, brown or black eyeliners I usually wear.

    Available at www.netaporter.com.

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    NUDE LIPS

    I am an advocate of wearing one trend at a time. Whether it be a rosy cheek, dramatic eye or bold lip, my vote is to keep everything else subtle to stay looking sophisticated. Which means you probably will have a number of occasions when you want to wear a nude lip. For a matte option, try this Anastasia Beverley Hills liquid lipstick in Pure Hollywood. If you need the perfect nude gloss, this Smith and Cult color in Flesh Riot is an incredibly flattering shade for a number of skin tones. 

    Anastasia Beverley Hills gloss available at www.sephora.com, Smith and Cult gloss available at www.saks.com. 

    Feel free to share your favorite beauty trends below. Stay gorgeous, friends! 

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    Bisous,

    Rebecca

  • Spring 2017 Accessory Report

    Spring 2017 Accessory Report

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    SPRING 2017 ACCESSORY REPORT 

    SWWhile there still may be a bit of winter left in most places, Spring has arrived in stores and online. Our Spring 2017 Accessory Report covers our favorite trends for the season. 

    FLORAL FOOTWEAR 

    As in clothing, floral prints and details are prominent in footwear this spring…to keep it from feeling contrived, pair with clean looks-like a white buttoned up shirt and soft pants…avoid floral detailed shoes with floral printed clothing…it will be too much of a good thing. These See by Chloe slides are a relaxed and romantic option perfect for weekend wear. 

     SLIDES

    Chic and comfortable, slides are the must-have silhouette of the season.  Flats and platforms alike, slides are everywhere. My favorite pair are these metallic gold Prada slides with bright pink soles. 

    KITTEN HEELS 

    Whenever I am wearing kitten heels, I feel as if I am Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.  These sexy little heels look elegant when worn with slim pants or skirts.  The black and nude Valentino pair featured above give a little edge while the Christian Louboutin pair are incredibly versatile and can be worn to the office or with evening ensembles. 

    STATEMENT SUNNIES

    This season, it is not just about size with your sunglasses…yes, oversized sunglasses are the trend but so are colors and embellishments…I love the black dramatic Krewe style above.  Go big and bold to make a statement this season. 

    MISMATCHED EARRINGS 

    Don’t like being matchy-matchy? This jewelry trend is for you.  Make friends look twice when you sport a pair of mismatched earrings this Spring. 

    BACKPACKS

    Finally! Function is first…backpacks are having their moment again and your back will thank you.  While tempting to pack full of items, stay stylish by not overloading them. This taupe Rebecca Minkhoff is a fashionable everyday option. 

    ALL THAT GLITTERS

    Expect more to come on this Spring 2017 trend…glitter is everywhere this year.  This fun Furla bag looks fresh when worn with distressed denim and a chic jacket…a perfect happy hour ensemble. 

    BLUSH AS A BASIC 

    Your options for basics have officially expanded. Blush is a beautiful shade that is just as basic as black, taupe or white.  The studs on this Alexander Wang cross body bag give it the perfect amount of edge to keep your look current.

    Keep these trends in mind as you start your Spring shopping! 

    Bisous,

    Rebecca