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Whether you’re a bride, bridesmaid or guest, you want to have your look in check for such an occasion! Expert Stylist Jason J Dougherty of Butterfly Studio Salon, Brow Specialist Matt Shakik of Spruce and Bond, and Certified Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe share their inside tips and tricks for achieving a flawless and worry free look on the big day.
Hair prep:
Step 1: Evaluate your needs and wants – if you plan on wearing your hair down or half up half down, you’ll need to ensure that your ends are healthy. Book a deep conditioning treatment at your salon the week before. If you plan on an up do, save a little dirt for a better style. Your hair will hold any style better when it has a little bit of grit. You never want squeaky clean when doing any sort of up style so either shampoo as usual the previous night or prep for the wedding day and a book a blowout the morning of the rehearsal for benefits of both days.
Step 2: Perfect or upgrade your color – Color is so custom and ever-changing. Sometimes the magic happens all at once, sometimes in stages. Achieve the end goal through a couple of salon visits, over a period of time. Take a few inspiration photos and talk about how your hair pro can make it ready to wear.
Brow prep:
Step 1: Finding a tint – You want the color to match well enough to look natural, yet you want it to be distinct enough to contrast a little. People normally try to match their hair color, but our brows naturally look darker because they’re surrounded by paler skin.
Step 2: Put the tweezers down – Do not jeopardize the structure or thickness by removing hairs that might in time give you a fuller and more complete brow. Don’t take out hairs on one side to match it up to the other if it means making the brow thinner. When it comes to an end goal with your brows give them time and let them go, it might be torture but it will be well worth the wait. Tweezing is always the best option as it allows you to remove individual hairs to achieve the best shape.
Skin Prep:
Step 1: Schedule a visit with your dermatologist. Four to Six months in advance is best. If you have severe acne or scarring, getting these things taken care of in advance is important.
Step 2: Maintain healthy skin – I recommend exfoliating your skin two to three times a week to slough away dead skin cells, which would otherwise clog your pores. An exfoliating mask that contains glycolic and salicylic acids works great to clear out pores and tighten them. Dr. Brandt’s PoreDermebrasion works for any skin type making pores smaller for a better tone.
During the weather changes you need to switch out your creams and cleansers. During the winter, I tend to use creamy or hydrating cleansers, but I switch to a normal cleanser in the spring, like heavy moisturizer, creamy cleansers leave a residue of fats and lips on the skin. That’s good in the winter because you have a compromised skin barrier, but you don’t need it in the spring. Keep the three categories of cleansers in mind: creamy, foaming, and normal (non-soap, pH-balanced cleanser). Opt for normal cleanser once the weather warms up, unless your skin is especially oily, in which case a foaming cleanser can help remove extra oils. Try Dr. Brandt’s Foaming Cleanser to give skin hours of protection against free radicals while dissolving away stubborn makeup and impurities!
Windle & Moodie, an innovative and eco-friendly hair care and styling line, just got The Violet Code of approval. Select products from their collection will now be offered exclusively on VIOLETGREY.com and in VIOLET GREY’s flagship boutique on Melrose Place in Los Angeles. With editorial and fashion experience stretching back to the ‘80s, hair gurus Paul Windle and Neil Moodie have rigorously tested their range of products both on set and in their award-winning salon in London’s Covent Garden to meet their exacting standards. Featuring breakthrough technologies and unique ingredients such as tea leaves, Windle & Moodie shampoos and conditioners leave hair radiant and shiny, while their styling products work with your hair to enhance or transform texture.
VIOLET GREY collaborates with Hollywood’s leading artists and stars to curate the ultimate cosmetic wardrobe, lined with a discerning curation of beauty products, tips and inspiration deemed essential by those who know best. Windle & Moodie has been discovered, tested, approved, and filed, passing the rigorous testing process set forth by The Violet Code to join the ranks of the best in beauty.
INVISIBLE DAY & NIGHT CREAM, $29
A lightweight cream to protect hair from damage.
Bringing skincare concepts to haircare, this ‘behind-the-scenes’ moisturizer was created to protect hair against any form of abrasion—day or night. Strands suffer breakage from combing and styling, as well as friction while sleeping, which this cream prevents.
CURL ENHANCER, $20
A weightless defining cream for perfect curls and effortless bounce.
Designed with a unique enzyme to create definition and separation, each curl is flawlessly formed. Smooths and protects against humidity, gives a natural, glossy shine, and offers UV protection.
NOURISHING TREATMENT SHAMPOO, $26.50
An intense treatment shampoo for dry and color-treated hair.
This lush, creamy shampoo intensely moisturizes for smooth, glossy strands. Made with high-quality, food-grade rooibos tea, sugar beet extract, and wheat micro-protein for a radiant, youthful finish and a healthy scalp.
A decadent, yet lightweight, conditioner to repair and strengthen dry and color-treated hair.
This rich conditioner offers weightless detangling with keratin technology to intelligently repair damaged strands. The hair is fully repaired and restored back to its optimal condition.
A lightweight oil to add shine and tame tresses.
This supercharged blend of oils smooths and nourishes all hair types. Can be used for a glossy, frizz-free blowout, or as a finishing touch for silky, polished tresses.
FOUNDATION SPRAY, $22
A moisturizing detangler to balance porosity and prepare hair for styling.
The Foundation Spray evens out the hair’s porosity to optimize the performance of styling products layered on the hair. Formulated to balance the scalp, add shine, hydrate, and smooth, this spray is the first step in achieving any look.
THICKENING CREAM, $20
A multi-use cream to create volume and add tousled texture.
The Thickening Cream gives lift, volume, and thickness for all hair types, especially fine, lank locks. It makes an ideal blow dry cream for maximum body, and can be used as a finishing cream on dry hair for supple texture.
FORTIFYING SHAMPOO, $26.50
A shampoo to thicken and strengthen fine to medium hair.
This gentle volumizing shampoo gives hair body and bounce while strengthening strands. Made with high-quality, food-grade rooibos tea, sugar beet extract, and wheat micro-protein for a radiant, youthful finish and a healthy scalp.
A lightweight conditioner for volume and thickness.
This conditioner is the ultimate solution for flat, limp hair. Using wheat protein volumization technology it provides lift and fullness without build-up or frizz.
Now, you can find the perfect shade to match your summer shenanigans with the online release of their sassy Lipgasm collection.
From the beach to the office to a night out with the girls, Trust Fund Beauty will give you an extra dash of cool confidence with the launch of their pout-defining collection.
Trust Fund Beauty is the creator of covet-worthy beauty products that are made with ethics and attitude. Their new Lipgasm collection features an array of irresistibly lip-biting hues paired with the cheeky—and always quirky—names that their customers have come to expect.
Say hello to the unique almost matte finish of their Liquid Lipsticks. Each color glides on effortlessly, smoothing and conditioning while making a bold statement. Choose from moody red hues like “Unapologetic” or go darker with the vampy purple of “Quick Wit.”
For girls who just want to have fun, their Lip Glosses are like liquid sunshine in a bottle. Each moisturizing, non-sticky pigmented gloss perfectly captures her mood whether she’s feeling “Unprofessional” or ready for some “Weekend Antics.”
Before heading out the door, don’t forget to add a complementary splash of color with their signature nail polish. Their posh nail polish put them on the map, and has captured the attention of celebrities including Khloe Kardashian.
Trust Fund Beauty’s products are proudly made in the USA and EU, and are 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and GMO-free. All their products are designed with the lowest toxicity possible while still maintaining a high level of quality you can feel confident in.
About
Samara Granofsky launched Trust Fund Beauty in February 2014 in honor of her late mother. After she passed, Granofsy was inspired to create a brand that combines her mother’s sense of humor with exciting hues that would have made her smile. Trust Fund Beauty is the indie beauty brand bringing fresh hues and laughter to makeup bars everywhere.
When you finally decide to take the step of finding someone that you are interested in settling down and building a relationship, the best way to get to know each other better is on a date. It can be a double date with a couple who are your mutual friends, or just exclusively and privately, the two of you. However you do it, the main purpose of the first date is to get to know each other on a deeper level and with the intention of taking the step of commitment to one another. More often than not, it is mainly the man’s responsibility to choose the date location, since he is the one who initiated the idea of going out. This can be a critical decision to make and you will need all the information you can have to make sure that the first date will be one that she will remember. The key to finding the right date location is getting a place that both of you will enjoy and especially her. Some people may prefer a classic date scenario, which entails the wine and dine experience, while others may prefer that you have a date that is more active. If your date is someone who is adventurous or sporty, they will want to do an activity that is a hobby during the date. Things like going for a dance class or learning how to ride go karts can be the best date for some people. The main thing you need to do is know what kind of person you are going out with, so that you can create an environment during the date that will encourage revealing of the individual’s true self. Here are some tips in planning the location of the first date;
Considering the preferences of the person you are going to date is very important since it will make the date seem thoughtful and personal. For a first date, it would really be important for you to give a thoughtful impression, it will create an image of the kind of person you are, and will help you in creating a good foundation for your relationship. One thing you should also be considerate about is where your date will be, before the meeting; do not create an inconvenience for your date to travel almost across town to meet up with you. Having a venue that is convenient will also make sure that your date will show up still looking fresh. To get good equidistant venue around your location, you could do a search on the web like Date Ideas Phoenix.
A way you can release the stress of planning by yourself, is if you split the planning. By doing this, can make you and the other person get to know each other better. You plan the activities of the first half of the date and she will plan for the other half. This technique can advance to later stages in the relationship. On other dates, you can alternate on choosing what to do during the whole date.
Bio
Jason Lobed is a relationship counselor and he helps different couples resolve different marital issues. He conducts seminars for couples who are planning to go into marriage and also gives great dating tips on blogs like Date Ideas Phoenix.
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I’m not much of a jewelry person. Shoes? Yes … Jewelry? No. That is, until I discovered Wendy Mignot. My husband bought me a beautiful pair of earrings to mark my 40th birthday about 10+ years ago. I have worn nothing else on my ears since. Move over 40th birthday present, you have been temporarily replaced by my new Wendy Mignot Lavender pearl earrings. Check out my new pair of Coastal Petite Lavender Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings. Not only is lavender my favorite color but when I saw these pearl stud earrings, I could not resist. These particular pair of earring are from the Coastal Petite Collection and have sterling silver backs. Wendy Mignot states perfectly that “Each pearl is unique; each piece is unique”. You will find this to be true when you view her collection.
There are eight unique collections with pieces such as earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The necklace below, from the Seacrest Tahitian collection is handcrafted in leather with assorted Tahitian Pearls. The Round Pearls (10-12mm) and Drop Pearls (14-16mm) used to create this necklace are simply stunning.
Of course we can’t omit some of the beautiful bracelets like the bracelets form the Azur Turquoise collection. This Larimar and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet is one of my favorites. It’s a limited edition and available in several lengths. This piece is definitely a turquoise lovers dream bracelet.
Wendy Mignot has been a designer all her life. Her world-renowned styles represent gypset style (artists who live and work around the world) and Bohemian Chic fashion. “Wendy Mingot’s one-of-a-kind jewelry became a trademark and her reflection of adventures at sea, with each design reflecting family, culture and heritage.” You can read about Wend’s amazing story at WendyMingot.com.
You can view the entire Wendy Mignot collections at wendymignot.com
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Yara Shahidi was photographed wearing Lili Claspe yesterday at the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles. The Blackish star looked fun and flirty with a sequin midi dress accented with gold rings, including Lili Claspe’s Crown Ring in Gold ($145) and Spear Ring in Gold ($125, www.liliclaspe.com).
