Christian Siriano come to Lane Bryant!

When I think of Christian Siriano, I think of the beautiful gowns that he has created that have floated down the runway and red carpets over the years. So I am so excited that this designer, that is known for his understanding of the female form, is now collaborating with Lane Bryant for a ready-to-wear collection. 

"In my opinion, fashion should never be defined by size," said Siriano. "Regardless if it’s for red carpet or a day at the office, every woman should feel stylish and comfortable in their clothes.  I’m excited about this partnership with Lane Bryant because it allows me the opportunity to showcase my designs on the everyday woman and allow them the opportunity to feel as beautiful and fashionable as possible.” 

Danielle Brooks, star of Orange is the New Black and Broadway play, Color Purple, is the model for the collection, which can now be purchased in Lane Bryant stores and at LaneBryant.com. 

Get the Look: Rita Ora's Met Gala Metallic Goddess

The Look: Metallic goddess

The Inspiration:   Celebrity makeup artist Kathy Jeung drew inspiration from Rita's silver, feathered, custom Vera Wang gown, adding a metallic pop at the inner corners of the eyes and a warm, bronze to help shape them. Kathy complimented the singer’s show-stopping eyes with glowing, sculpted skin and a slightly iridescent lip.

How to Get the Look: 

SKIN

Kathy prepped Rita’s skin with the Rimmel London Fix & Perfect Pro Primer, smoothing it onto her face to minimize pores and create a flawless canvas for foundation. She then blended Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer Concealer in Light underneath the eyes to erase any signs of dark circles. Next, Kathy applied Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation in Golden Honey with a foundation brush and a damp makeup sponge. To contour Rita’s cheeks, Kathy applied Rimmel London Natural Bronzer in Sun Dance to the hollow beneath the cheekbone and blended upwards and then applied the blush from Rimmel London Sculpting & Highlighting Kit by Kate Moss in Golden Sands to the apples of the cheeks.

LIPS 

Kathy lined Rita’s lips with Rimmel London Exaggerate Automatic Lip Liner in Innocent and then applied Rimmel London Oh My Gloss! in Non Stop Glamour – a pale, shiny pink – for a slightly iridescent finish.

EYES & BROWS

Kathy filled in Rita’s brows with Rimmel London Brow This Way Sculpting Kit in Mid Brown and finished with Rimmel London Brow This Way Styling Gel in Medium Brown to keep them in place throughout the night.

Using the Rimmel London Magnif’eyes Double Ended Shadow & Liner in Queens of a Bronzed Age, Kathy blended the bronze shadow into the crease and lower lash line. She then applied Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick in Witness White to the inside corners of Rita’s eyes, blending the pencil out with Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick in Guilty Grey. As a final touch, Kathy applied Rimmel London SuperCurler 24H Mascara in Black to lengthen and curl Rita’s lashes.

Create the Look: Zoe Saldana's Makeup by Vera Steimberg for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

1.       To prep Zoe’s skin and ensure a flawless, poreless canvas, Steimberg applied Charlotte’s Magic Cream generously to the entire face, massaging it into plump skin and create a luminous glow. Then, she followed with Magic Eye Rescue to smooth the delicate eye area.

2.       Next, she applied Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow on the cheekbones, bridge of the nose and brow bone to create a “spotlight” effect. For a naturally beautiful complexion, apply Light Wonder Foundation in Shade 10.

3.       To create a red carpet contour and gorgeous highlight, she used every makeup artist's best friend, Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow in Light-Medium. 

4.       For the eyes, Steimberg applied a wash of color on the eyelids with creme eyeshadow Eyes to Mesmerise in Mona Lisa and Jean, and then used the same combination to line the lower lashes for a futuristic mesmeric shimmer. Next, she lined the lash line with the Colour Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in Bronzed Garnet, scribbling all the way up the lid, and blending the two jewel tones together for a more defined shadow. To enhance Zoe’s eyes and give her a wide-eyed, fresh look, she lined the lower lashes with Colour Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in Bronzed Garnet and used The Feline Flick to dot between the upper lashes, creating a fuller, false-lash effect. She finished with lashings and lashings of Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes.

5.       To complete the look, Steimberg opted for a nudey, soft pink lip by applying Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillowtalk followed by Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Hepburn Honey.

6.       Once dressed, Steimberg created the illusion of elongated, gilded-looking limbs with Supermodel Body, a slimmer shimmer that acts as shapewear lingerie for the body and catches the light for a glowing, moisturized finish. 

The Facts on Lunette Menstrual Cups

I have been hearing a lot about Menstrual Cups, but I was not sure what they were or how one would use them. The word on the street is that they are way better and safer than tampons. Well, Lunette is a brand of Menstrual Cups, and below are some facts about the products to help you better decide if Menstrual Cups are for you. 

Below are points about the Lunette Menstrual Cups:

• Made of soft, medical-grade silicone
• Comes in two sizes (Models 1 and 2)
• Designed for women of all ages and sizes
• Flexible and durable
• Odorless
• Can hold more liquid than a tampon
• Can last up to 12 hours
• Easy to clean and disinfect 
• No strings attached!
• Manufactured in Finland in a wind-powered facility
• Less waste- even the entire Lunette cup packaging is biodegradable!
• A one-time purchase that will last you years

Still not sold on Lunette? Click here for more information on how they work. 

REED x Kohl's Collection Now Available

The REED x Kohl's collection is an exciting array of handbags, dresses, tops, and bottoms that pair the sporty with the feminine, professional, and classy. Floral prints and color block patterns stand out in this chic collection. See some of my REED x Kohl's favorites below: 

Estée Lauder and Victoria Beckham Launch Makeup Collection for Fall 2016

Victoria Beckham has been wowing us with her personal style and clothing line for years now. So many of us in the beauty industry were ecstatic to hear about her upcoming collaboration with cosmetic powerhouse Estée Lauder. Come September of this year, we will be able to carry a little bit of Victoria in our cosmetic bags, with the products being available for purchase both at esteelauder.com and victoriabeckham.com. 

“I am thrilled to be launching this limited edition makeup collection with Estée Lauder,” said Victoria Beckham. “The whole process has been both inspiring and eye opening - from going back and revisiting the Estée Lauder archives to working on the product with the Estée team, this feels like the perfect makeup partnership for me and my brand. I had long admired Estée Lauder the woman, and the powerful brand that she created, so I am excited to offer both of our customers this makeup range and play a small part in her vision for women.”

One can only imagine how posh this limited edition collection is going to be. 

Tommy Bahama and Belk Take You to St. Kitts!

Vacation season is among us, and the fortunate few of us will be able to travel to some of the most exotic vakay spots in the world to unwind. The Tommy Bahama St. Kitts fragrance collection puts us in mind of such tropical getaways with an aroma mixed with mandarin, pear, and starfruit. 

Well, to celebrate the release of the new fragrance, Tommy Bahama and Belk are giving you the opportunity to win a trip to St. Kitts. The winner will get:

·         Airfare for two

·         4 nights/5 days lodging at St. Kitts Marriott

·         A $1,000 Belk gift card

·         And more!        

Atlanta residents can register to win the Escape to St. Kitts Sweepstakes at Belks across Georgia or by visiting www.tommybahamasweeps.dja.com on 4/26. Good luck!