Nov 30 2014

Influenster BlogStar

Know why? Because I get rewarded for doing things I enjoy….Like trying new products, giving my opinion about them, sharing my fab finds with my friends, answering questions, providing advice and of-course connecting with stylish, beauty savvy, fashionistas like yourself!

So yes, I would consider myself a Blogstar!

With Influenster I get rewarded for how influential I am with the newest beauty products, makeup, styling tools, discounts, samples, skin care and various other perks.

These perks are based on my badges (what I’m interested in) but there is something for everybody at Influenster!

There are so many badges you are sure to find one that interests you. Earn points by flexing your social skills and receive the freebies!

Are you A Blogstar?

Then I invite you to be an Influenster too.

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XOXO

D-Anna

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Nov 10 2014

Moda Vox Box

The Best Things in Life are Free with Influenster!

#1weektogorgeous #rimmel #swissmisssimplycocoa #hairfood #refreshwithresource

Moda Vox Box

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Products

Hair Food‎ hair mask, ScandalEyes Rockin Curves mascara, Jergens ultra healing lotion, Resource Spring Water, Moisture Renew Lipstick, Swiss Miss simply cocoa, Rimmel Renew Lip Liner

Moisture Renew Lipstick

Pretty Pout

I received three Rimmel products and first on the list is the Moisture Renew lipstick. I love this brand and this lipstick is no exception. It glides on effortlessly and has a rich pigment that isn’t at all drying. The hue is full of vitamins to quench and hydrate dry lips so it’s perfect for everyday wear and comes in rainbow of vibrant shades.

Swiss Miss

Cozy Cocoa!

Hot cocoa keeps me happy and toasty on chilly night! Why not treat yourself to a hot cup of Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa and take a moment to relax and indulge with one of your favorite past-times?!

Jergens

Gorgeous and Glowing

I love the new Jergens ultra heeling lotion with hydralucence. I use it after I get out of the shower to seal in the moisture and it keeps my extra dry skin hydrated all day. After a week of use my skin looks healthier and rejuvenated.

ScandalEyes

Scandalicious!

I adore the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Rockin Curves Mascara! This product makes my light barely there lashes look ultra long and plump, plus the wand gives my lashes a flirty flip that makes my eyes look bigger and brighter! Thanks to Influenster for gifting me this product to test and review…It is now a mainstay in my beauty routine!

Rimmel Renew Lip Liner

Rimmel’s Rockin It!

As you can see Rimmel is definitely Rockin It! This transparent lip liner works with any shade of lipstick you choose and protects lip color from smudging and bleeding. Rock it with your favorite hue!

Resource

Refresh with Resource

Grab this water anytime you want to refresh! We all know the benefits of water…so drink up. Resource makes it easy with their super cool delivery service. This pick not only hydrates but also has eloctrolytes to replenish your body with much needed nutrients.

Hair Food

Food for Thought!

Yup, Clairol has done it again! This hair mask feeds thirsty hair and completely nourishes lifeless locks. I recommend using a hair mask like this delicious choice once a week to restore your mane to it’s full potential.

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Aug 1 2014

Amazing Wedding Adornments

The right add-ons are key to taking your bridal style from beautiful to amazing! Whether it’s a blinged-out belt or a statement necklace, accessories can help your style stand out with a look that is all your own. Here are the most wedding-worthy adornments you’ll want to say “I do” to – Get ready to fall in love!

Veil by Ariel Jennifer Taub

If you’re wearing a relatively unadorned gown, a statement veil covered in crystals is a gorgeous way to show off some bling. They are delicate, yet glamorous.

Blessing-Co Rhinestone and Pendant Statement Necklace, $20, available at Blessing-Co

If you’re in the market for a unique necklace that’s a conversation starter, this piece should be your top pick.

New Look Cream Crochet Ankle Strap Platform Heels, $42.49, available at New Look.

This cream colored crochet heel is fit for a princess.

BHLDN Jupiter Sash, $250, available at BHLDN.

Belts are a great way to to make a dress look like a one of a kind!

Headpiece by Elizabeth Bower

Just like gold wedding dresses are hot this season, gold headpieces and accessories are quite popular too.

Jules Smith Ascending Crystal Left Ear Crawler ($39)

When studs just won’t do, make an impact with a refined ear cuff.

Paul Andrew Lucia Heel, $537, available at Editorialist.

Make a statement in this modern shoe!

Justin & Taylor Starry Vine Necklace ($140)

Bohemian brides will adore the vine-like effect of this mixed-media necklace.

Reece Hudson Bondage Minaudière, $1295, available at Barneys New York.

This luxe clutch is a great way to add some glitz to your wedding.

Blessing-Co Starfish Spiral Ring, $12, available at Blessing-Co

Don’t let your other hand get jealous….adorn it with this starfish stunner.

Headpiece by Ariel Jennifer Taub

Big, beautiful blossoms make for lovely headpieces. How ideal for a garden wedding!

Forever 21 Night Moves T-Strap Heels, $39.79, available at Forever 21.

Your tootsies will sparkle in these gorgeous sandals.

Jennifer Behr Petite Leaf Barrette, $62, available at J.Crew.

Your hair looks so great so don’t cover it up – accent it with a dainty piece like this.

Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl Choker Necklace ($50)

For the bold bride, this on-trend choker is a standout choice.

Charlotte Olympia Desirée Pumps, $900, available at Charlotte Olympia.

These poofy pumps are perfect for a Wedding!

Jane Tran Dewed Vibes Hairpin ($140) in Gold/Pearl

Adorn your up do with a spray of pearls!

Banana Republic Tutti Frutti Baguette Necklace, $48.50, available at Banana Republic.

Add sparkle to your look with a stunning, statement necklace.

Sash and shoulder strap by Ossai

Asymmetrical necklines are all the rage, and any strapless gown can be easily transformed to a one-shoulder look by adding a bejeweled shoulder strap. Another way to make your wedding day look completely your own!

Those Accessories are Amazing!

XOXO

-D-Anna

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Jul 8 2014

Beach Worthy Nail Hues

It’s officially sandal season and nothing screams Summer more than a mani-pedi in beach-worthy hues.

Here are the top polish trends this season!

Cantaloupe

NCLA Los Angeles Nail Lacquer in I Only Fly Private, $16 shopncla.com ;OPI Classics Collection Nail Lacquer in Hot & Spicy, $8; drugstore.com ; Scotch Naturals Sticky Base Coat in Highland Fling, $15 scotchnaturals.com; Tom Ford Beauty Nail Lacquer in Coral Blame, $32 saksfifthavenue.com

Sunny Side Up

Gloss Naturals Wild Mustard, $10.90 glossnaturals.com; Butter London Cheeky Chops Nail Lacquer, $15 butterlondon.com; Formula X Electrics in Electric Yellow Pearl, $10.50 sephora.com; Deborah Lippmann Summer Nail Collection in Walking On Sunshine, $18 sephora.com

Marine Metallics

Topshop Flip Nail Polish in Lead, $10 nordstrom.com; M·A·C Nail Lacquer Alluring Aquatic Collection in Shimmerfish, $17.50 bloomingdales.com; Leighton Denny Nail Polish in Hypnotic, $19 net-a-porter.com; Essie Nail Polish For the Twill of It, $8.50; nordstrom.com

Purple Haze

Bernadette Thompson Nail Polish in Purple Pasion, $9 bernadettethompson.com; Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Violet Purple, $18 sephora.com; Pacifica 7 Free Nail Polish in Purple Haze, $9 pacificaperfume.com; Perfect Formula in Dazzle, $15; qvc.com

Americana

FORMULA X Liberty Top Coat, $12.50 sephora.com; JINsoon ‘Cool Blue’ Nail Lacquer, $18 nordstrom.com; Red Carpet Nail Lacquer in White Hot, $8 ulta.com; Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Captain, $30 bloomingdales.com

Citrus Neon

Essie Vices Versa, $5.95 beyondpolish.com; American Apparel Neon Nail Polish in Neon Green, $7 americanapparel.net; Salon Perfect Professional Nail Lacquer in Loopy Lime, $4 walmart.com; OPI Neon Nail Lacquer Life Gave Me Lemons. $9 ulta.com

Concrete Jungle

e.l.f. Essential Nail Polish in Misty Haze, $2 eyeslipsface.com; NARS Opaque Nail Polish in Galathée, $19 narscosmetics.com; Dior Vernis Nail Laquer in Trianon, $25 dior.com; Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish in Greige, $4.59 drugstore.com

Confetti Party

Sally Hansen Gem Crush Nail Color in Show Girl Chic, $7 ulta.com; China Glaze All A Flutter, $3.50 beyondpolish.com; Butter LONDON Boho Rock Nail Lacquer, $15 nordstrom.com; Ciaté Mini Paint Pot Nail Polish and Effects in Mineral Clarity, $8 sephora.com

Cerulean

PRITI NYC 5 FREE Nail Polish in Chilean Blue Crocus, $15 pritinyc.com; CND Nail Lacquer Vinylux, $5 beyondpolish.com; Illamasqua Rubber Finish Nail Varnish in Serenity, $17 sephora.com; Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish in Shocking Seas, $3 walmart.com

Ballet Beautiful

Guerlain Nail Lacquer in Lingerie, $25 bloomingdales.com; Bobbi Brown Nail Polish in Pink Cloud, $15 barneys.com; Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color, $27 chanel.com; Nails INC London Mayfair Lane Gel Effect Polish, $14; nailsinc.com

What hue are you Wearing?

XOXO

-D-Anna

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May 2 2014

Makeup looks that Last

It’s raining, it’s pouring, your eyeliner’s running.

Wait, scratch that. Your eyeliner isn’t going anywhere! After all, what’s the point of mastering a reverse cat-eye if it’s just going to smear into a raccoon eye?

Makeup artist Janessa Paré created these ultra-gorgeous beauty looks that’ll keep you looking beautiful and on trend … come rain or shine!

Spring Metallics

To take the metallic trend into the warmer months, look for bronzed hues reminiscent of fading sunlight. The key to this eye makeup is layering. Paré used a taupe metallic shade as a base, put a darker more golden shadow over it then dabbed a lighter metallic yellow shadow right in the center of the lids . “Use a black liner on the outer corners of your eyes in a ‘V’ shape. “This will make your eyes look lighter and brighter.” The shape created is reminiscent of an exaggerated cat-eye, giving a nod to the eyeshadow shape of the season.

Maybelline EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24Hr Eyeshadow in Tough As Taupe, $6.56, available at Drugstore.com; Sonia Kashuk Pearlescence Longwear Creme, $8.99, available at Target; Buxom Stay-There Eyeshadow in Poodle, $18, available at Sephora.

Terra New York Lafayette 2 Cape, $345, available at Terra New York

True Blue

The currently trending blue-eyeshadow look is a solid, graphic shape of pure, even color. To create it Paré used a cream eyeliner and painted the shape with an angled eyeshadow brush. Follow along the natural contour of your eye to create the petal shape of color. If you like this eyeshadow shape but are worried about such a dense pop of color, Paré says you can swap it out for a neutral hue. However, I recommend you go for the maximum impact!

Sephora Collection Waterproof Smoky Cream Liner in Electric Teal, $5, available at Sephora

Vera Jane Jacket, $220.80, available at Joie and Old Navy raincoat.

Reverse Cat-Eye

Lower-lid makeup is particularly vulnerable to smudging, but this reverse cat-eye isn’t going anywhere. To create a smoldering, edgy look, Paré used an eggplant-colored pencil, drawing elongated shape along the lower lashes, then used black pencil on the lower waterline to create depth. She finished the look by piling a ton of mascara on the top lashes. “Since there’s no liner on top, the mascara balances the look out,” she says. “For a more playful feel, you can add some colorful eyeshadow to the upper lid.”

Tarte Smolder Eyes Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Fig, $22; Make Up For Ever Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow, $23, available at Sephora; bareMinerals Flawless Waterproof Mascara in Black $18, available at Ulta.

ASOS Clear Rain Trench $56.44, available at ASOS.

Lips on Fire

The orange lipstick trend is going strong. For a bold look that’s not too severe, go for soft edges. “After you apply the lipstick, wipe the edge of you lips with a tissue to blur it out,” she says. Dab on cheek stain to continue the soft-focus vibe – you can even mix a little with concealer to sheer it out. To complement the orange lip, Paré smudged a white eyeliner on the whole lid, just past the crease, and drew a line on the lower lid as well. She topped off the eye with an espresso mascara, noting, “This will tie the lip in with the eye. The white is a cool tone, but the lipstick is warm, so the warm-toned mascara connects the whole look.”

Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge in 17 Bright Orange, $24, available at Sephora; Vincent Longo Lip and Cheek Stain in Liquid Kiss, $22.50, available at DermStore; Nyx Cosmetics Waterproof Eye Liner in White MPE01, $4.49, available at CVS; L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Waterproof Mascara in Black Brown, $7.29.

Check Trench Coat, 170.oo, available at Topshop.

Which look is your Fave?

XOXO

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Apr 22 2014

Waterfall Braids

A braid adds a touch of whimsy to any ensemble and one that mimics cascading waters is utterly romantic!

Here are the best Waterfall braid styles that you’ll definitely want to try.

Nina Dobrev hit the red carpet at the Teen Choice Awards.

Taylor Swift on the red carpet at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre in LA.

Kate Mara at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Ashley Tisdale arrives at the Safe Haven LA Premiere.

Models backstage at the Nanette Lepore fashion show during New York Fashion Week Fall 2014.

Demi Lovato attends the Fox Programming Presentation After Party at Central.

Jennifer Lawrence attends the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 2013 in Beverly Hills.

Leona Lewis arrives at the Love Ball in London.

Actress Jennifer Morrison at the 3rd Annual Coach Event to Benefit Children’s Defense Fund.

There are so many ways to wear this hair trend and is perfect for any occasion.

If you would like to learn how to create a waterfall braid check out this cute tutorial from The Basics on Beauty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTxYN_ZYiWo

Now that you have the basics use your creativity and create a style that is all your own!

Have a Romantic Spring!

XOXO

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Mar 18 2014

Nail It

It’s less intimidating to make a risqué statement with your nail polish than with a pair of pants. Your style of nail, or polish choice can transform your look instantly. If you’re looking liven up your nails this Spring, here are some of the best nails trends to try!

Pastels, Of-course

Featured in every spring nail collection this year, it’s clear pastels are going to be thriving this spring. Aren’t they always? Opaque pastels on your nails contrast the dark winter we’ve weathered and are a pretty accent to all your spring-inspired outfits.

Essie nail color , Deborah lippmann nail polish , Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear , L’Oreal Nail Polish

Metallic Shift

It’s got a futuristic feel to it. The “galaxy theme” is a rising trend in fashion, and giving it a shot on your nails will be sleek and different for spring. Plus color-shifting polish is always cool to look at.

Formula X For Sephora , Sally Hansen Insta-Dry , Sally Hansen Lustre Shine , Orly Fx

White Out

With opaque formulas that leave fingers looking sophisticated, immaculate and daring, white-hot nails are on the rise. White will compliment all your outfits and is a fresh trend you might want to try this spring.

Obsessive Compulsive , Sally Hansen , Essie nail polish , China Glaze Nail Laquer

Highlighter

Bright colors are in for spring, especially on your fingers. While wearing full-on lime green or yellow might seem scary, it’s not as heart-stopping to have your nails rock it out. After months in less daylight and creating an infinite amount of black on black ensembles – the bright touch is a nice change of pace.

Orly , Butter London , Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear , O.P.I

Half Moon

The look gives off an elegant yet edgy feel. The trend can be pulled off multiple ways and the design can be tailored to personal taste and style. You could be a pastel half moon, lime green, white, or aim for a darker shade. This is a great spring trend to experiment with.

Non Traditional French

Not limited to black, pink, or horizontal lines. The nontraditional French can be nude and black, and a diagonal triangle or a matte black and black line for the French tip, as spotted at NYFW. Another interesting trend to channel your taste into.

Striped

Nothing crazy here; we’re not going zebra. For the look, all you’ll need is your choice of base color and stripe color. NYFW went with black and white as their choice of stripe color but you can opt for whatever your little heart desires. Gather your inspiration and design your nails into something fun this spring.

Nude Neautrals

With the creation of opaque formulas, neutrals have blossomed into a trend for spring. The look is classy and makes the statement something along the lines of “clean start for spring” – love it.

Butter London , Givenchy , L’Oreal , Insta-Dry , Zoya

Sheer Color

The look is simple yet more interesting than the regular solid color. This trend is expected to be extremely popular for the warmer weather. OPI actually released a whole line of sheer colors you might want to try out this Spring!

American Apparel Sheer , Deborah Lippmann Gloss , O.P.I Sheer Tints Tinted Top Coat , Dior Nail Glow

Nail It!

XOXO

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Jan 31 2014

Couture Beauty Tips

The couture runways are where designers’ wildest ideas and most imaginative visions come to life. But here are some beauty inspirations you can actually wear in real life. From the red lip stain and dewy skin at Christian Dior to the stick-straight locks and smoky eye at Versace, these are the looks you’ll want to re-create.

Christian Dior

When wearing a bold lip color, like the matte cherry red seen at Christian Dior, it is important to downplay your other features with soft eye makeup and light brows.

Tony Ward

Adding white shimmer (or gold for those with darker complexions) to the inner corners of the eyelid will make your eyes seem bigger, brighter, and more awake.

Alexis Mabille

Minus the butterflies of course (or maybe just one), white eyeshadow and a bold brow is the perfect look for a spring evening.

Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli is bringing the Amy Winehouse cat eyeliner back, highlighted by a completely fresh face.

Atelier Versace

A hair straightener, smoky eye shadow, and lip gloss is all that’s on the Versace girl’s beauty check list.

Your so Couture!

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Jan 17 2014

Inspiring Nail Art

Here are the coolest designs from the Instagram’s of top nail artists, polish brands, and tastemakers. From Hannah Bronfman’s elaborate Kenzo-inspired paint job to celeb nail artist Madeline Poole’s simple silver half moons, you’ll want to copy these ASAP!

Butter London @butterlondon

Hannah Bronfman @hannahbronfman

Nails by MH @nailsbymh

Kimmie Kyees @kimmiekyees

Jin Soon @jinsoonchoi

Vogue @voguemagazine

Madeline Poole @mpnails

Deborah Lippmann Adeborahlippmann

Have an Inspiring Weekend!

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Dec 20 2013

Beautiful Holiday

From pale pink to deep red to loads of glitter, Ive rounded up plenty of Pinterest inspiration to keep you looking beautiful for your impending parade of holiday parties!