makeup

HOLD THE SHIMMER!

photo: scott council/emmy magazine, graphic design by eunice chun, post by amy nadine

A lot of us are a little weary of matte products, believing that an all-matte face will make you look lifeless… but I’m here to say you should reconsider every now and then! There’s something ultra modern + chic about a matte eye paired with a matte cheek and a matte lip. I had the pleasure of doing the lovely Anna Paquin’s makeup for this Emmy Magazine story {HBO’s True Blood returns on Sunday; set your dvr’s!} and there isn’t an ounce of shimmer used on her. I wish you could have seen it in person as it created a moodiness that was very sultry and almost velvety. Here’s exactly what I used so you can re-create it: READ MORE…

tutorials

JUST IN CASE

photos + post design by kristin ess

Getting a real mani is great, but what about in between? Quite often we’re stuck waiting for friends, appointments or whatever pause button the day might push. I love having this little mani-on-the-go kit for when life puts me on hold. It’s just smart and you’ll never be caught heading into a meeting with crusty cuticles again! To be honest, I keep two– one in the console of my car and one in my purse. Of course you can buy a mani kit, but the last time I checked, a nail file + fingernail clippers just don’t do the trick. Here are the 7 greatest things to pack in an empty sunglass case to keep your nails looking fancy on the regular… (click each item for links) READ MORE…

makeup

SHADOW FOCUS: EYE COLOR

photos: getty, go runway/post by amy nadine, graphic design by eunice chun

We introduced our Eye Color Series with the color wheel + Jessica Pare’s blue eyes from the MET Gala a few weeks ago, but many of you emailed us asking for more than just one shadow option. So to complete our series, here’s your cheat sheet for shades that best complement your baby blues. READ MORE…

hair

DIY FLOWER WRAPPING FOR HAIR

photos + post design by Kristin Ess

As we all know, it’s wedding/prom season, and who doesn’t love adding a fresh flower to their hair when heading to a special event? Luckily, my best friend used to be a florist and she taught me how to do this early on in my hair career. This trick has come in handy SO many times and I’m really excited to share it with you considering DIY wedding and prom accessories are at the peak of popularity. Here’s how it’s done: READ MORE…