Posted on 28 October 2008 by Angelique
Couture in the City is happy to bring you B.O.W. - the Best Of the Web in a weekly roundup of posts from fine blogs such as fashion, beauty and lifestyle sites.
Fashion Pulse: Our New Guilty Pleasure? Stylista on the CW!
The season has just started, but we are already hooked on the Elle Magazine competition show, Stylista!
Looking to Go Organic in Style?
Thomas M. Kostigen’s new line of organic clothing at Urban Outfitters promotes an awareness and our connection to the planet.
Señora Cartera: Handbag Debate: Coincidence or Knock-off?
Join the debate and decide whether or not fashion designers really do ‘knock’ each other off.
Couture in the City - Couture Exclusive! Buy Any Jean At SmartBargains.com & Receive 20% Off!*
Couture in the City has partnered with SmartBargains.com to bring an exclusive discount offer to our readers! Today we are featuring some great designer jeans from the site, including AG Jeans, Rich & Skinny, & True Religion.
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Posted on 29 September 2008 by Wendy O
Celebs Beyonce and Fergie think pink (source)
Couture in the City reader Shara asks:
Q: Will hot pink lips be trendy for spring/summer of 2009?
A: Hmmm…that’s a tough one Shara. Hot pink lips were trendy in the spring of ‘07, and are making huge waves now (Rihanna is always softening her edgy look with hot pink lips), so it’s hard to say. If you are itching to try a hot pink trend, I would do it now, at the tail end of summer and before winter sets in. Check out your local pharmacy and grab a few different hot pink shades to see what works best with your skin tone. You can work a hot pink lip right now in a very fierce way with a smoky eye and a sleek but chic ensemble.
My most favorite hot pink lip gloss is no longer available (the MAC Fafi edition…so perfectly punk), but you can still snap up some great pink shades from MAC. For a very high fashion look, go for a paler hot pink like Wonderstruck or Ensign from MAC:
MAC Lustreglass, $14.00
The lighter shades of hot pink that were seen on the runway are the perfect compliment to winter florals, grays and muted shades of plum and navy. For a softer fall hot pink look, keep the rest of your color palette muted and make your lips the focal point.
My makeup trend forecast for fall calls for peachy lip glosses (just call it a hunch) so enjoy your pink lips now!
Got an insider tip on your favorite hot pink lip glosses? Leave a comment and let us know which is your favorite and why (not sticky, long lasting, tastes like strawberries, whatever…). Happy glossing!
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Posted on 26 September 2008 by Angelique
Posted on 05 August 2008 by Angelique
Couture in the City is happy to bring you B.O.W. - the Best Of the Web in a weekly roundup of posts from fine blogs such as fashion, beauty and lifestyle sites.
GlamSpirit: Green Advice From the Eco-Conscious in Japan
Discover the ultimate eco-friendly solution to paper towels….
Shopalicious: PedEgg Pro Foot File from Target
Save on pedicures with this nifty gadget!
Stylenotes — Get the Look: Mad Men
The ladies of Mad Men have us smitten with their retro style. Shop our guide and soon you too can look like Betty, Joan, or Peggy.
Couture in the City: Dress Haute Couture For Less & With Style
We all want to look fabulous, and dress in designer fashions. But how do we look like a million dollars. When our bank account doesn’t stretch that far! Well here is an insider’s guide to getting that look at budget low prices.
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Posted on 01 August 2008 by Jacqueline H
Ok my beauty divas! Here is your chance to become the next Breakthrough In Beauty star! Ok, so you’ve had that really good idea in the back of your head about creating that next cosmetic brand. Or that all natural anti-aging skincare line. Maybe you have even gone as far to create that basement chemist lab! But here is your chance. To create something great! Because Breakthrough In Beauty is here to make that dream happen.
Beauty entrepreneurs can submit innovative beauty products and ideas for consideration to become the next $100 million beauty brand. (Wow!) All up and coming beauty visionaries can submit their products only until August 30, 2008 at www.BreakthroughinBeauty.com. Finalists will be announced in late September and will participate in a two-day “Breakthrough in Beauty” event for a final round of competition to determine the winner of this year’s search!
Only the Best will compete for this incredible offer - be in the spotlight - and become the next beauty product Star!
“Breakthrough in Beauty™ represents a new, more personal era in beauty retailing,” explained Marina Randolph, Founder of Breakthrough in Beauty. “By continually searching for and accepting only the very best in undiscovered concepts, incubating them and providing them with growth opportunities and guidance, we enable innovators to thrive. Their products become irreplaceable – and more importantly, accessible – in women’s lives.”
2007 Breakthrough in Beauty™ winner: Timeless Secret®
Now is the time to live your dream. If you’re anything like me -aka - a product hound! And you have that fantastic idea, create it, deliver it, and make it special. And you may just be the winner of this exclusive competition! Good Luck to you all my beauty-nistas!
Enter now at the Breakthrough In Beauty submissions!
Source: Breakthrough In Beauty
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Posted on 22 July 2008 by Jacqueline H
In a continuation of our beauty regiment, last Friday we made your eyes look fabulous with faux lashes. After the weekend, (and all that partying!). Your eyes are probably stressed and tired looking. Well again from our friends at Sephora, they have got great tips to make those tired eyes awake again.
Banish those under eye blues with the two-steps-to-pretty approach. First, dab on a light-reflecting primer to brighten things up. It dazzles and distracts so you won’t need as much concealer!
Next, grab a peach- or yellow-toned concealer. Peach wipes out blue hues and yellow cancels purple. Also, don’t forget that dark circles are called circles for a reason, says Sephora Beauty Pro Vanessa Dunn. She recommends dotting concealer all the way around your eye, making sure to get your lids, edges, and that little spot between the corner of your eye and the side of your nose.
Try this product:
Vincent Longo Cream Concealer
Bingo! Eyes that say, “Eight hours every night”…even if it isn’t.
De-puff with a little pre-planning: Stash your eye cream in the fridge the night before for an instantly calming, cooling, and baggage-checking application the next morning.
Need a little more lift? Treat your eyes to an espresso—either with an eye cream containing caffeine or by pressing two cooled-down green tea bags under your eye. A little jolt of caffeine gets blood circulating, and that helps break up those big ol’ bags. (Psst! It’s not a bad idea to help yourself to a strong cuppa joe, either!)
Try this product:
LORAC Undercover Lover
Try this product:
Skyn - Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
Get more great ideas from Sephora’s Eye Q.
Source: Sephora
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Posted on 18 July 2008 by Jacqueline H
Get flash with your lashes! Here’s how!
Get dramatic eyes quickly! And go wild with three easy steps to getting faux lashes, with a splash of glam!
1st Step: Start with mascara
Make Up Forever Mascara
Coat lashes with black mascara prior to false lash application; the extra texture will help faux lashes better adhere.
2nd Step: Add faux lashes
Make Up Forever Faux Lashes
Coat the strip of lashes with glue and apply to upper lash lines. Push inner and outer corners down with fingers, and hold for 1 minute until glue dries. For bottom lashes, paste the strip just below the lower lash lines, holding until glue dries.
3rd Step: Top with black liquid liner
Dior Eyeliner
Line over the edges of the faux lashes to hide seams. On upper lids, start line just inside the inner corners, extending 1/2 inch past the outer corners. Mirror this shape along the lower lashes. Add eye shadow for extra drama.
TIP: If you’re a lash novice, try cutting the strip in half, and applying to outer corners only. The smaller the lash strip, the easier it is to make it stick.
Get the look at Sephora’s Beauty Central to learn more!
Source: Sephora.com
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Posted on 16 July 2008 by Angelique
My favorite must read of the day fashion blog Chic Stories wrote a great post Straight or Curls
Which do you prefer straight or curly?
Visit Chic Stories for more stories like this one.
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Posted on 15 July 2008 by Angelique
Congrats to Mary Beth from Raleigh, NC! Mary Beth is the winner of our Red, White and Beauty Sephora Giveaway!
Sephora Brand Atomic Volume Mascara
Sephora Brand Nail Patches available in red for our giveaway item
*Editor’s Pick: Sephora Brand Flashy Waterproof Liner
Keep a lookout for more great giveaways like this one from Couture in the City! You can win at Couture In The City too…just keep looking for more great giveaways like these! Good luck!
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Posted on 11 July 2008 by Jacqueline H
For Today’s Beauty, we are featuring the gorgeous than ever faces of Estee Lauder. And you can’t get more Sensuous than this. Gwyneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Hurley - the iconic faces of Estee Lauder. Are launching the latest campaign for the perfume house and international cosmetic brand. The distinctive perfume line - Sensuous.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Hurley bring on their sensual side for Estee Lauder
The campaign reaches to all women. Here we have the classic American actress Gwyneth. Who brings a softer and emotional transparency to her look. Where as the British actress - Elizabeth Hurley - brings an international confidence to her beauty. Both women uniquely portray themselves. But are excellent choices for such a campaign appealing to the women in their 30’s to 40’s.
Carolyn Murphy and Hilary Rhoda for Estee Lauder
Hilary conveys youth, while Carolyn’s classic look communicates elegance. The perfect look for women in their 20’s and teens. Estee Lauder featuring such a broad campaign has finally started a look that is clean, classic, and widely appealing to all women.
Hilary, Gwyneth, Elizabeth and Carolyn are the international faces of Estee Lauder
Source: Estee Lauder
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