Posts tagged ‘Tips’
FALL In Line
That time of year is here again. While we may not yet be experiencing cooler temperatures, we can certainly take a new turn in our everyday wardrobes. Here are a few suggestions to help usher in your autumn style. Remember, Fall means boots (in all variations). Don’t be afraid to start incorporating this element into your look. Another autumn staple is the cropped jacket. Use for inspiration, the lovely find from Vikki’s Secret online catalog. Let us know what you find out there to help you be FALL Savvy!
Metallic Ruched Booties
These Booties from Charlotte Russe are a great way to Spring into Fall.
Rumala boots from Guess
Guess offers their Rumala boot that can be worn tall or folded down.
Cropped Ruffled Jacket
This Cropped jacket is extra cute with Ruffles and available in many colors from Victoria Secret.
Black IS Beautiful
Proctor & Gamble and BET have collaborated to bring you an inspiring series, My Black is Beautiful.
My Black is Beautiful
The first of a few episodes aired on BET this Sunday 5/17/09. A celebrity panel of African American Women discussed black inspired beauty trends, the definition of true beauty from a black perspective, and more. The first episode also included helpful beauty tips, including insight from Celebrity Makeup Artist Toni Acey AND a tribute to First Lady Michelle Obama. More episodes are to be run on 6/7/09 and 6/21/09. Accompanying the teleivision portion, the initiative inlcudes a tour which will culminate in New Orleans during the Essence Music Festival in early July. The website also encourages women to “join the discussion” offering free downloadable discussion guides. To view some of the first episode, click HERE if you missed it.
Cinco De FAB-O
In honor of Cinco De Mayo, FSF, presents these FIVE tips to get you fashionably through the rest of May and into the other summer months.
Uno: Loosey Goosey – as the heat kicks up outside, try to utilize loose, free-flowing options.
Floral Mini
This will allow heat to escape your body more easily and you’ll really enjoy that random breeze. (See floral mini by PAUL & JOE)
Dos: Up & At ‘Em – Experiment with hairstyles that keep your hair somewhat gathered. Loose buns or ponytails will keep hair of your neck, keeping you cooler. These styles are also good for outdoor activities.
Summer Style
Tres: Color Me Softer – Heat means using softer and brighter tones as opposed to deeper ones. From nail polish to lip gloss to accessories, try pinks and corals instead of reds and dark berries.
Cuatro: Protect and Pamper – In all the excitement of new summer styles don’t forget the most important thing is to protect your skin and face. SPF is the word, go for products that offer sun protection especially for your face and any skin that will be exposed.
Cinco: Express Yourself – This season is all about you. No time of year is better to find your own unique style, so get out there and do some digging. When your out, make mental note of what you like on people and what you don’t. Take it even further and see what works for those with your body type. Keep those styles in mind when you shop for yourself, and find the bargains that speak to the look you want to achieve.
HOT STUFF – Lips
Now that it is starting to warm up outside, you’ll be spending much more time outdoors. The beautiful days will beckon you and soon reading, eating, and other activities will be hosted by the breezes and sunrays. HOLD IT … Sunrays?!
Before we get all caught up in the warmth of it all, let’s make sure we are prepared to FACE the sunshine we’ll be basking in, by bumping up our SPF.
1st lets talk lips. Both guys and girls want to make sure to protect their pucker from to much sun exposure. The best smile in the world is no match for cracked-out lips (nobody wants to kiss that). Try Mario Badescu’s Lip Wax SPF 15, its like “super chapstick”!
MB Lip Wax
You’ll pay a few more bucks for it, but because it protects against wind, sun, cold, hot, whatever – you’ll get your money’s worth. It shields against UVA & UVB rays, contains palm oil, and smells pretty good too. - $5 at bluemercury.com
Ladies, you know the heat means lighter looks and brighter colors. Let us not get so focused on switching from the deep berry shade of lip gloss to a coral color that we forget to add sun protection.
e.l.f. Super Glossy Shine
Try e.l.f.’s Super Glossy Shine w/ SPF 15. They are practically giving it away at drugstore.com. – $1.49 at drugstore.com
Stay in touch with FSF as we’ll be bringing you more tips on how to look hot without getting burned.
