Hey Sailor – MAC Cosmetics

Thanks to a long time friend and fabulous make up artist, Becki, I was invited to the exclusive launch of the MAC summer collection, ‘Hey Sailor’ at the Sherway Gardens location. It was a very small and intimate gathering, with dancers, models, cocktails, finger foods and of course make-up!

The ‘Hey Sailor’ limited summer collection makes the 50s look so sexy! With less cooler tones and more warm bold tones, like reds, oranges, blues and greens this collection will get you noticed and bring out your retro side! With 38 pieces for your eyes, lips, cheeks and body, you won’t want to set sail without this collection!

Tangerine Lip Color

I have been obsessed with tangerine lips since last year! This color goes well all year around, brightens up a gloomy winter day and keeps a bright summer day hot hot hot! I’ve been sporting Nars – ‘Heat Wave’ in many posts, a few seen here, here and here. I hope to see all my loves sporting tangerine lips this summer! ~Love CTina xo

1. YSL Rouge Pur Couture – Le Orange
2. Nars – Heat Wave
3. MAC Lipstick – Morange
4. L’Oreal Color Riche – Orange Fever
5. Dior Addict Lipstick – Fire

beauty Trend: Red Lipstick

Quick and easy beauty fix? Bright lipsticks always help make the face seem less ‘naked’.  Take Kourtney Kardashian and Blake Lively for example, their basic black outfit was quickly brighten with a red lipstick.  Red lips are BIG for this season, showing up all over fall runways, and goes well with any skin tone!  My top 5 favorite red hues for this season are:

1. Revlon – Really Red
2. NARS – Jungle Red
3. MAC – Russian Red
4. Estee Lauder – Love that Red
5. Chanel – Passion

As I prep for LG Toronto Fashion Week, I will most certainly be keeping red lips in mind!

Braided Hair

Braids have been around ever since Lauren Conrad from The Hills always rocked one. This season they rocked the runways of Alexander McQueen, Hermes, Valentino, Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier. The braided hair can either be rocked casually or elegantly depending on the style.  It’s a great hairstyle to wear to the beach or when you’re in the pool relaxing, and yet still sophisticated enough to be worn to a fancy dinner or a night out on the town.

Pairing Polishes & Sandals

Your feet deserve attention after the horrible winter we had! We all want out to show off the cutest summer sandals and expose our toes! But not without first getting a pedicure! We have paired up the HOTTEST nail polish colors with the cutest sandals of the season!! Pick any of these pairs for a foot statement!

Trash That! Good to Bad – Cosmetics

Not many of us know that all cosmetics have a shelf life! Who knew that nail polish expires? OR that powdered bronzers and blushes expire too?
Use our small guide to help you determine when your product’s time is up! And remember…TRASH THAT!

Violet … the new BLACK – Beauty 2011

Make-up artists are saying that purple is the LBD (Little Black Dress) of make-up these days. It is flattering on all skin colors, eye colors, hair colors – it is just VERSATILE! It goes well with everything! Take a jump and be a beauty daredevil. Try purple lipstick, but make sure you keep your eye color soft. Substitute black liquid liner for a purple one! And if you are a little less daring, try a plum colored nail polish like MAC’s Dark Angel. Be bold! Be PURPLE!

 

1. Cover Girl Lipstick ‘Embrace’ – $6.99
2. Nars eyeshadow ‘Daphne’ – $29
3. Lorac eyeshadow ‘Delight’ – $19
4. MAC Nail Color ‘Dark Angel’ -$14
5. MAC Pro Longwear Lip Creme ‘Goes & Goes’ – $16
6. Dior Eye Liner ‘Lilac’ – $29
7. OPI Burlesque Collection Nail Color ‘Show it & Glow it’ – $10
8. MAC Superslick Liquid Eye Liner ‘Smoky Heir’ – $18

POP-A-Licious! The brights for summer 2011

FINALLY! Nail polish and fashion are going to compliment each other!  These shades will look amazing with any bold color or pattern that we see in this seasons fashion.  Wearing highly contrasting colors will be HOT for spring/summer!

For your toes and fingers to gain their POPularity, check out China Glaze ‘Poolside’ collection,  OPI Brights, and Sephora by OPI Glee collection!

Juicy Lips – Spring/Summer 2011

Fashion & beauty go hand in hand, and as we know BRIGHTS are in!  Pinks, oranges, corals, and reds are making our lips kissable!

Take the plunge and indulge in a little pop this season.  Visit a make-up professional to find out which shade works best on you!