Inspiring Mood Boards for May-June 2011

Going through my news feeds, I decided to share with you some of the fun moods of Magazines and blogs, these days. :)

Just to BRIGHTEN the start of your weekend. Enjoy!

P.s. the pictures link to the respective websites of the magazines

Why Science Makes Our Lives Better

Whenever it comes to reading about DIY- beauty products, I always find myself captivated by how science and technology has grown so fast...and in that span of time, made lives of the vain and beauty-hungry more exciting.

Back in the day when it seemed like it cost so much to get your hair rebonded without it looking like a dried out broom, who would have ever thought we would come to today- where you can get your hair  well-colored using mousse, a permanent blow-dry at home, a nail polish that shatters after you apply it for a cracked egg-shell look...

Here are a list of our favorite innovations for June 2011:

1. PRECISION FOAM HAIR COLOUR (JOHN FRIEDA)

"Simply massage the foam into your hair to achieve flawless coverage you thought you could only get at a salon. No drips, no stains – just gorgeous-looking hair from every angle."





2. SHATTER COLLECTION (OPI)


"you basically paint it on...and it cracks...beautifully"


"Black Shatter was received with great fanfare, showing that women are looking for new ways to express themselves and are excited to try different textures on their nails," says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. "Unlike traditional nail art which can be complicated and difficult to replicate, Shatter is easy to use and allows everyone to experiment with this new trend."


3. BLOWDRY PERFECTOR (Garnier)

How it works:

• Cysteine: A protein building block found naturally in hair helps to loosen bonds that keep hair frizzy and unmanageable
• Rice oil: The conditioning treatment is formulated with rice oil to help seal in lasting smoothness, creating a weightless, humidity-resistant barrier to frizz.

To use:

• Step 1: Apply the 20-minute Smooth-It Serum to clean, damp hair. Leave in for 20 minutes then rinse
• Step 2: Apply the Heat-Activated Perfect-It Cream throughout the hair. Blow dry or flat iron hair as you normally would for sleek, shiny, more manageable hair.

While the sunshine lasts

 

 

As all good things must come to end (and in our desperate attempt to get as much sun before the rainy season begins), its about time to start spending on stuff that can last us year 'round.

 

So keeping that train of thought, here's a list of buys that will love you even when it starts to rain:

• YSL Volupte Sheer Candy

How can you seriously go wrong with having an all-in-one?

Lipbalm + gloss + sheer color

Besides lipstick/color are always the best accessory to even the darkest fall 2011 outfit.

• Neon Cambridge Satchel Bags

Well, as neon is the most obvious Spring/summer 2011 trend, I still think itll compliment your outfit til the end of the year. Use it as your color-block. Let the neon make your LBD blacker or let it pop your nudest outfit this October. Cant. go. wrong.

and either way, it really is lovely.

• Tokidoki Beach Club Makeup

• Devil Girl Cromatico Palette  and Prisma Lipgloss Set

Lipsticks, check. Eye Palettes? Yes. Browns and purple (subtly) are also great go-to's when you're at your palest.

Lacquer Lovers: SPRING!

corals, pinks, nudes? read more here

The Break-up Relief

You know how there are always those tell-tale signs of someone trying to get over a break-up or being rejected?


New hair (color, cut, style, the works), new clothes, new drinking buddies- new everything. Sure, can't say that the whole make-over idea doesn't work because it does.


BUT in the event that not everyone is super vain, or feels in the mood to shop or drink, here's one more quick-fix solution to your broken, aching heart:

YES, Tylenol can help soothe your feelings too.

Dont believe me? read this

Though honestly, dont do it everyday- even if you're feeling bad everyday. It still causes liver damage and other stuff.

Steel, Heels, Men for Real

Men for Real

Name: Josh Duhamel

Status: REAL MAN and Married

Occupation: Actor and sexy man

Currently trending:

- Sweet enough to say he cares and ACTUALLY do something about it, Josh Duhamel recently hosted a relief run to benefit The Red Cross on Sunday (March 27) in Santa Monica, California (justjared)


According to reports, the event was a success with over 4,000 supporters.

- See in movies such as Transformers, Life As We Know It, and the tv series Las Vegas

In other news, 

Tokidoki and their friends are also hosting a two-mile run at Santa Monica Beach to raise money for the American Red Cross and the survivors of the Japan quake. The run starts Sunday at 11:00 a.m., rain or shine. Every runner helps to hit their fundraising goal of $100k. (read more at sephora)

Wish upon a brand a day

This day and age, it wouldn't be surprising if you find a beauty dating a geek.

Why? because Geeks make all girls more beautiful. AND NO- not just by standing next to them,

its the stuff they invent <3

Exhibit A: PANASONIC LUMIX FX77

"It has a beauty retouch feature, which adds luminosity to skin, brighten eyes and whitens teeth. The function can also add a hint of blush and a swipe of lipstick to your images if you so desire." -SEPHORA BLOG

"The Beauty retouch mode of this Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 digital camera is enable of virtually makeup of the faces and the latest cosmetic mode will allow to take portraits with favored skin color including soft skin,summer look, and  natural skin." -solidblogger

"The Makeup Retouch was fun to play with, giving you the ability to choose how your blush is applied (on the apples, up the cheekbones), between a natural or rosy lip color, or whether to add colorful or neutral shadows." -Sophia Panych, editorial assitant of ALLURE

without beauty feature and with beauty feature. (notice the lack of eyebags)

enough said. genius.

P.S. D can also be for DIGITAL WALKER (where you might find stocks of this awesome gadget)

Wish upon a brand a day

 

HOW MUCH MORE EXCITED CAN WE BE FOR

essences

TO OPEN?

Bobbi Brown, the cosmetic world's bb, used to be a theatrical makeup artist who teamed up with a chemist to create lipsticks. Having caused a stir in the world of retailers, make-up giant Estee Lauder bought the company in 1995 and continues to grow the make-up lines with different collections each year.

why we love Bobbi B?: This is the one brand you can trust if you have problematic skin or one you can always turn to when building your make-up arsenal.

known for: Concealers, Lipsticks, Makeup Manuals

Things that bring you to SPRING 2011

color-coordinate
your life:



BABY STEPS...here's a couple of the trends to inspire you:

Spring trends
 the

FRESH FACE:

   As the summer heat begins cooking up, try veering away from the heavy liners and curling irons.

Sephora suggests sticking to nude palettes for the eyes, clear gloss, and loose braids.


But of course, no one cries foul on the little highlights and color accents.



So try a little of: