Style Yourself with Color Psychology (Warmer Colors)

Color psychology dives into the physical, mental and emotional influences various hues have on the viewer – both subtle and powerful, the effects are used by international corporations to sell products, event coordinators to set a particular mood and, DSC02714now, you too can get a leg up using color psychology. After all, by understanding the discreet messages that various pigments convey, you can ensure that you are making the right impression!

Red is the color of power and action, as it stimulates both the heart and metabolism. We often associate this with passion and heat (no matter whether the zeal stems from love or war), and its no wonder that it makes both guys and gals feel slightly more lusty. When you wear this uncompromisingly bold hue, be prepared to be the center of attention; be aware that, depending on the quantities or positioning of how you feature it, you may come across as overtly sexual or aggressive. Unless they want to have the same effect as Jessica Rabbit, many women choose to use this color to accent outfit components that they especially want to draw the eye, like on the lips, nails or an accessory.

Pink blends the sensuality of rouge with the innocence of white to create a flirty look. Soft and girly, it can put people at ease and evokes images of youth. As flattering as it may be on your lips and cheeks, be selective with the shades and amounts you choose to utilize. Pinks that are infused with pink-eye-shadow3-650x448warm red will have an invigorating effect but can come across as overwhelming (for instance, imagine someone wearing an entirely magenta outfit); reversely, muted pinks that are heavy with white are calming to the point of being underwhelming. Furthermore, pink is often associated with youth and, when you are striving to be taken seriously in a work environment, may detract from your efforts. To wear the color in a more formal setting, either add a dash of light orange to the mix to make it a peachy tint or contrast the pink with a strong, serious color like black or navy blue.

il_570xN.336828414_originalYellow is considered the most friendly of all the colors. Reminding us of the sun, this hue is not without its contradictions; as yellow inspires mental activity, it is sometimes considered devoid of emotions as it is more introspective than expressive. Light yellows is rarely seen worn on the runways or sidewalks, as many softer tints can be unflattering to skin tones. For an appealing and dynamic look, contrast lighter yellows against dark shades, whether it is with neon nails against your darker skin or earrings that are set against brown tresses. Darker yellows are more flattering for most skin tones and, if you sport this daring pigment, make it really pop with silver jewelry. Many women are too quick to dismiss this hue so, if you embrace the challenge and make yellow work, you’re sure to stand out among the crowd as a ray of sunshine.

makeup-nyfw-spring2011-325Orange combines the vigor of red with the optimism of yellow to create a hue that is outgoing and creative. The color that taps most into our intuition, it is often associated with enthusiasm and adventure. Orange lips is the hottest beauty trend nowadays; those with warmer skin tones will want to swipe on color that leans more towards yellow or gold, while ladies with cooler undertones will look dashing with redder versions of orange. No matter the shade, always lean towards a matte finish when dealing with pigments as bright as these. Blue eyed lasses will especially like to brush their lids with orange to create a bold contrast. However, before you apply neon orange eyeliner or coat your lips, be cognizant of the fact that this look is considered somewhat unconventional and could be off putting to some, so reserve this daring look for the weekends and not the office.

5 Ways to Prep for Prom

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Your prom night is going to be the most memorable evening of your life – that is, until you get married, of course! The last thing you want to do is get ready for prom at the last minute. Follow these five tips for prepping well ahead of time so that all you have to focus on during your prom is looking gorgeous and having fun.

1. Say yes to the dress!

Pick out your dress at least six weeks before prom. You don’t necessarily have to buy it at this time, but make sure you know what you’re buying, that they have it in your size and that you can actually afford it. Then, when you’re about four weeks away from prom, purchase the dress and arrange any alterations, if necessary. Remember to maintain your weight between now and prom – otherwise, your dress won’t fit the way it did when you bought it and you’ll need a last-minute alteration. If you need help finding the dress that suites you best take this quiz by Seventeen.

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Wait until you have your dress to decide what hairstyle you want for prom. The neckline of your dress will play a large role in whether you want your hair up, down or half and half. You may also want to have your jewelry picked out when choosing a hairdo, too.   Some hairstyles can help to show off gorgeous earrings or an interesting necklace.

3. Be the Early Bird

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Book everything early, at least four weeks ahead of time. From the restaurant where you and your pals are going after the prom to the salon that’s going to apply your makeup and nail polish, make reservations as soon as you can. Local businesses are going to be packed as prom nears – if you wait too long, you may not be able to reserve a spot at all.

4. Set the Plans in Stone

A couple of weeks before prom, get together with your friends to cement plans. Where are you all meeting to get into the limo? Who’s going as whose date? Who’s riding in the limo and who’s getting a separate ride? Where does everyone want to hang out after the prom? Coordinate early and then check up with each other in case plans change.

5. Be Ready for Anything

Pack an “Emergency Kit” for the prom. Include cash or a credit card; breath mints or gum; deodorant; touch-up makeup; your cell phone charger; and clear nail polish in case you rip your pantyhose. You can stash everything in a bag and keep it in the limo, but just make sure you have it somewhat nearby during prom night.

 

What are you doing to prep for Prom?

New Items! Physicians Formula Healthy Wear

Physicians Formula is one of our best-selling cosmetic lines.  One of the great things about Physicians Formula is that all of their products are dermatologist tested and all are hypo-allergenic.  If you have any allergic reactions or skin conditions, Physicians Formula is the right cosmetic line for you.

 

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Healthy = Beautiful

Healthy Wear is beauty’s response to a thinning ozone layer. Each product in this revolutionary line delivers maximum broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while providing a natural looking complexion.

 

Protects

SPF boosters and mineral-based Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide provide SPF 50 protection and help skin stay protected longer without residue or greasiness.

Prevents

Potent antioxidant blend helps to prevent future UV damage and premature signs of aging.

Restores

Licorice Extract and Tomato Derivatives help brighten skin and diminish the appearance of sun spots.

 

High-Performance Formulas
  • Long-wearing
  • Perspiration-resistant
  • Water-resistant

The Healthy Wear line is available in a Foundation, Tinted Moisturizer and Pressed Bronzer.  They are $11.69/each.

New Borghese Gift Sets!

Just in time for the Holiday season, we have received new Borghese Gift Sets in stock.  They will make the perfect Holiday Gift for the Borghese Lover in your family!  Each set includes some of Borgheses’ most popular items.

Borghese Rescue & Retreat Gift Set 7 PC

A $231 Value for $34.99!

During the winter, skin needs to be rescued from the elements. And everyone deserves a relaxing retreat. These seven indulgent skincare products offer Rescue and Retreat from the outside world. From the gentle cleansing and freshening Crema Saponetta Cleansing Creme and Effetto Immediato Spa Soothing Tonic to the luxurious deep cleaning of Fango Active Mud for Face and Body, skin is rejuvenated. And CuraForte Moisture Intensifier gives skin the hydration boost it needs everyday. Fluido Protettivo Advanced Spa Lift for Eyes restores and protects the delicate eye area while Dolce Notte Re-Energizing Night Creme gives skin the extra moisture it needs. Borghese’s NEW Insta-Firm Platinum Advanced Wrinkle Relaxer is an age-defying silky rich serum that leaves skin looking younger and radiant.

Gift Set Includes:

• Crema Saponetta Cleansing Creme, 2.5 ozBorghese Relax & Retreat
• Effetto Immediato Spa Soothing Tonic for Sensitive Skin, 4 fl oz
• Fango Active Mud for Face and Body, 2.5 oz
• CuraForte Moisture Intensifier, 1 fl oz
• Fluido Protettivo Advanced Spa Lift for Eyes, 1 fl oz
• Dolce Notte Re-Energizing Night Creme, 1 oz
• Insta-Firm Platinum Advanced Wrinkle Relaxer, 1 oz

Borghese Serenity Now Gift Set 8 PC

A $187 Value for $32.99!

Nothing helps you obtain “Serenity Now” more than the pampering of spa beauty care. Start your trip to Serenity with Borghese’s skin-perfecting products. From purifying and rejuvenating Fango Active Mud for Face and Body to deep-cleansing Bagno di Vita Gentle Foaming Gel for Bath and Shower and soothing Botanico Eye Compresses, these are the products that pamper skin perfectly, leaving it soft, sensual and silkened. CuraForte Moisture Intensifier, Cura di Vita Protettivo Protective Moisturizer SPF 15, Tono Body Creme and Splendide Mani Smoothing Hand Creme SPF 8 provide deep and intense moisture and protection for the face, body and hands. It’s a total spa experience that leaves you serene and relaxed.

Gift Set Includes:Borghese Serenity Now

• Botanico Eye Compresses
• Fango Active Mud for Face and Body, 6 oz
• Bagno di Vita Gentle Foaming Gel for Bath and Shower, 8.4 fl oz
• CuraForte Moisture Intensifier, 1 fl oz
• Cura di Vita Protettivo Protective Moisturizer SPF 15, 1 fl oz
• Tono Body Creme, 6 oz
• Splendide Mani Smoothing Hand Creme SPF 8, 2.5 oz
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Borghese Simply Beautiful Color Set 7 PC

A $141 Value for $29.99!

Simply Beautiful Gift Set

This holiday season make her holidays bright with this seven piece set including an elegant Black Tuxedo Evening Clutch. These products are guaranteed to leave her feeling beautiful and full of holiday cheer. Splendore Brightening Makeup for Face is a highlighter lotion that adds glow as well as gentle color. Eyes get beautiful with Borghese Eyeshadow Quad in Plum Perfetta. These four perfectly plush plum shades shape, define and emphasize eyes, accented by Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara and Linea Precisa Liquid Eyeliner both in Black. For lips that promise a holiday full of kisses, a mini-sized Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper helps restore hydration and fullness. And B Gloss Lip Gloss in Petalo delivers maximum shine and delicious moisture to keep lips beautiful. Take them anywhere in the fabulous Evening Clutch and be “Simply Beautiful”.

Gift Set Includes:Borghese Simply Beautiful Color Set

•  Splendore Brightening Makeup for Face, 1 fl oz
•  Eyeshadow Quad – Plum Perfetta, 0.28 oz
•  Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara – Black
•  Linea Precisa Liquid Eyeliner – Black
•  Mini Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper
•  Mini B Gloss Lip Gloss – Petalo
•  Black Evening Clutch

Borghese Bella Bacio Lip Gloss Set 4 PC

Retail Price:  $27.00.  Sale Price:  $14.99!Borghese Bella Bacio

For the most luscious lips you’ve ever had. These four fabulous B Gloss Lip Gloss shades give your lips the gloss, the conditioning and the colors that are right day and night. Wear each shade alone for a hint of color and a natural shine. Or wear over lipstick for a more sensuous look.

Don’t just wish for more beautiful and kissable lips…get them with Bella Bacio!

Collection Includes:
Petalo
Roseto
Latte
Chianti

Borghese Bella Colore Minerali Face Kit

A $130 Value for $27.95!Bella Colore Minerali

Extracted from the earth and turned into the softest, finest powders, Bella Colore uses the power of gems such as amethyst, tourmaline and malachite to bring your skin harmony, energy and anti-stress benefits while offering the ultimate in lightweight coverage. Silky loose powders and bronzers glide over skin and blend seamlessly into a smooth, glowing finish. These complexion boosters cover completely, yet softly, to give skin a natural radiance that looks fresh and flawless, while leaving it feeling comfortable and healthy. Bella Colore Minerali Face Kit contains everything you need to create a flawless face- Mineral Foundation, Mineral Bronzer, Mineral Veil Powder, All Over Mineral Shimmer Powder and a natural bristle face brush for a smooth, even, all-over application and natural looking finish. Powders can be used alone or together to create the perfect palette. Just follow the detailed instructions included in the kit to achieve your ideal look.

Kit Includes:

1 Mineral Foundation
1 Mineral Bronzer
1 Mineral Veil Powder
1 All Over Mineral Shimmer Powder
1 Natural Bristle Face Brush

Borghese Bella Colore Minerali Eye Kit

A $96 Value for $24.95!Bella Colore Minerali Eye

Drawing from Bella Colore’s inspiration – a core of precious gemstones – this 9 piece kit has all the tools you need to create the perfect look for any occasion. Extracted from the earth and turned into the softest, finest powders, Bella Colore Minerali Eye Kit uses the power of gems such as amethyst, tourmaline and malachite to bring your skin harmony, energy and anti-stress benefits while offering the ultimate in lightweight coverage. Light-reflecting micro-pigments bring a gorgeous wash of color to the eyes. Choose from a variety of opulent shades ranging from natural earth tones, ideal for daytime wear, to deeper, more seductive selections for night-time drama. Mineral eyeliners provide brilliant color intensity with a smooth, creamy finish. A set of natural bristle brushes make it easy to sculpt and highlight the eyes with a few quick and easy-to-follow steps. Just follow the detailed instructions included in the kit to achieve your ideal look.

Kit Includes:

5 Mineral Eyeshadows
2 Mineral Eyeliners
2 Natural Bristle Eye Shadow Brushes

Borghese Bella Colore Minerali Starter Kit

A $179 Value for $39.95!Bella Colore Minerali Starter Kit

Healthy, radiant skin and gorgeous stunning color can be yours thanks to the Bella Colore Minerali Starter Kit. A 13 piece luxurious mineral cosmetics and brush collection, it has all the tools you need, including step by step instructions, to create the perfect face. Silky loose powders and bronzers glide over skin and blend seamlessly into a smooth, glowing finish. Light-reflecting micro-pigments bring a gorgeous wash of color to the eyes. A luxuriously silky eyeliner provides brilliant color intensity with a smooth, creamy, weightless application. Decadently rich and creamy balms help condition and hydrate the lips with highly restorative minerals while leaving a wash of smooth, shiny color. Apply with our natural bristle brushes for a seamless application and lightweight, all-over coverage.

Kit Includes:

3 Mineral Lip Glosses
3 Mineral Eyeshadows
1 Mineral Eyeliner
1 Mineral Face Powder
1 Mineral Bronzer
2 Natural Bristle Eyeshadow Brushes
1 Natural Bristle Face Brush
1 Natural Bristle Lip Brush

Check out more of the Borghese’s Gift Sets Here

Stript Mineral Makeup 100% Paraben Free

Stript LogoStript Mineral Makeup is a natural make-up line that is comparable to Bare Escentuals.  Stript Mineral Makeup is 100% Paraben Free and is also Vegan.  The following is some information about Stript:

VEGAN Stript does not condone animal cruelty or animal testing. Stript offers a wide range of vegan and vegan-friendly cosmetic and animal fur-free applicator brushes. A percentage of each brush sold is donated to ASPCA.

100% PARABEN-FREE Stript products do not contain parabens. Parabens are commonly used as a synthetic preservative, but are elieved to disrupt normal hormone function. Parabens are currently under scrutiny within and outside the U.S.

NATURAL PRESERVATIVES Stript is 100% naturally preserved using plant-derived Natural Broad Spectrum Microbial Growth Inhibitors such as Naticide (almond derived) and Japanese Honeysuckle.

TALC-FREE NATURAL MINERALS Stript ingredients are pharmaceutical grade and provide sheer to full camouflage coverage. Shades blend with virtually every skin tone and offer non-greasy, water resistant physical sun protection and a line-minimizing, soft-focus optical effect with no chalky appearance.

ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE-FREE All-natural fragrances such as Vanilla Bean Extract and Sweet Almond Blossom add a light scent to Stript products.

ARTISTIC VERSATILITY Stript marine minerals can be blended with water or moisturizer to create long-wearing liquid mineral formulas.

ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING Stript products are packaged in recyclable plastic containers. Our unit cartons contain recycled and post consumer materials and are printed with soy ink. Stript applicators have wooden handles made from sustainable forestry trees. We also use biodegradable packing materials.

FAIR TRADE Stript advocates standards for equitable international labor practices and strives to obtain ingredients from fair trade sources.

CAUSE MARKETED Stript supports numerous charities including ASPCA, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.

We LOVE Stript for their packaging and the products!  Their Kabuki brushes are incredible.  Also check out their Face Makeup, Lip Makeup and Eye Makeup.

Stript has been featured in many publications including Shape, Launchpad, American Spa, Cosmopolitan and Women’s World.

Give it a try, We’re sure you’ll love it too!

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How To: Smokey Eyes

According to AOL.com, Smokey Eyes is considered “cool” by 77% of young women.  While 77% of young women consider this trend to be “cool”, many of them do not know how to achieve Smokey Eyes themselves. 

We found a tutorial of Too Faced Makeup Designer Jerrod that will take you step-by-step on how to create  a smokey eye look using the “Too Faced Smokey Eye Palette“.

New! Ed Hardy Compact Make-Up Sets

The makers of Ed Hardy have done it again.  Honestly, is there anything that they can’t do?  From their extensive clothing line, fragrances, accessories and now cosmetics, Ed Hardy is always at the forefront of everything fashion. 

Introducing Ed Hardy Geisha Color Kit and Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly Color Kit.

$49.49 each

These kits have everything for your makeup needs.  Each Set Contains:

- 3 x 0.12 oz Eyeshadows
- 3 x 0.07 oz Lip Color/Gloss
- 0.3 oz Bronzer
- 0.25 oz Love Kills Slowly Solid Perfume
- 0.25 oz Love & Luck Solid Perfume
- Application brushes

“With its built-in mirror and stage makeup lights, this portable palette is sure to grab your attention and help you create a to-die-for look.”

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