Five Things and a Giveaway

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

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 {Hourglass Cosmetics Aura Sheer Lip Stain}
Do you love lip stains? Have you ever tried them out? I always love giving my pout a pop a color and Aura Sheer Lip Stain in Petal which is a peachy pink is my absolute favorite. I have a variety of lip stains and none compare to Hourglasses. This is definitely a must if you love lasting color on your lips all day.
{name plate necklaces inspired by Carrie Bradshaw}

I have always loved having my name on things from pens and notepads to necklaces. I recently discovered a site that offers some amazing name plate necklaces. If you are looking for a name plate necklace just like Carrie wore in Sex and the City or maybe one with your birth stone definitely check out My Name Necklace.

 {feather earrings like Gwyneth Paltrow\’s pink ones at the Grammy\’s}
Since I am basically obsessed with Pretty Little Liars and the fact Aria always wears feather earrings I was so excited to see Gwyneth in some hot pink ones.
{feather earrings at rue 21}
{braided hair}
{cute signs and notes}
xo What are you loving today?

Giveaway

 
What you can win: VIP coupon for a free can of Progresso soup, yoga mat, water bottle, a set of aerobic bands, sport headband and two sport wristbands. 



Here\’s how to enter
(you must be a follower of Fashion meets Food if you don`t have a blog please leave your email)
• What is your favorite soup?
• Add Fashion meets Food to your blogroll (3 extra entries)
• Blog or Tweet about this giveaway (3 extra entries)
Giveaway ends Tuesday February 21
Best of Luck
xo 
*disclosure the product, prize pack, information and giveaway were all provided by Progresso through MyBlogSpark.  

The manicures of Fall 2011 and how to create them

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

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 {\’Caviar\’ manicure}

Nail the \’Caviar\’ manicure As seen at the Cushnie et Ochs show

1.      Apply 2 coats of Dashing Diva’s Limo Service Polish
2.      Apply nail glue all over the nail
3.      Dip nails into black seed beads
4.      Sprinkle with black glitter
5.      Apply and activator spray to adhere
 {Cynthia Rowley blackberry bling}
 {Imitation nails by Dashing Diva in Date Night}
 {Jason Wu nails by CND}
 {Jeremy Scott Glitter Manicure by Dashing Diva}

Nail the Jeremy Scott \’Glitter\’ manicure at home
1.      Apply nail glue all over the nail
2.      Dip or sprinkle nails with glitter of your choice

3.      Top coat is optional, for a ‘rough-around the edges’ look like Jeremy Scott’s, do not apply!

 {Joy Cioci Nails by Zoya polished in Caitlin with a Dove for the french look}
 
{Nanette Lepore models nails were polished in clear and then a swipe of silver glitter was added to the tips}

{Ruffian revamps famous moon mani with a boy girl twist with CND\’s help}
 {Tibi neon pink nails by Dashing Diva}
 {minx nails at Katie Ermilio} 
 {Vena Cava nails and nail bands by Butter London}

Ahoy Matey! China Glaze Anchors Away

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

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China Glaze created a nautical themed collection for Spring 2011 called Anchors Away. Growing up in Michigan no matter where you were located within SIX MILES you could reach a body of water. Many days were spent beach side getting my tan on.

When I went away to collection spring, summer, winter, fall, rain, snow or shine the days were spent walking along the Lake Superior shoreline. That\’s why the minute I heard that China Glaze had a collection out called Anchors Away I was instantly excited.
 
The collection is divided into two groups.
• Sand & Sea is a six piece soft and intimate colors of Anchors Away
• Knotty Nauticals which is the bold side of the collection.

Sand & Sea
 {sunset Grand Haven Michigan}
 {Sunset Sail}

Sunset Sail is a nude peachy beige with a cream base. I have always loved walking along the shoreline collecting shells so as soon as I polished my nails in this color I immediately thought of the inside of a conch shell. Very gorgeous.

 {Pelican Gray}

Pelican Gray is a gorgeous cool gray with a touch of blue. While taupe is a popular color still I think this color is a great alternative.

{Ice heaves Upper Peninsula of Michigan}
{Sea Spray}

Sea Spray is a beautiful gray blue cream with a hint of pearl. This color is not your typical \”spring pastel\” however it\’s absolutely beautiful and I will be wearing often. The color kind of reminds me of the ice heaves that build up in the winter on Lake Superior.

 {Below Deck}

Below Deck is a gray purple cream taupe. From the bottle to my nails this color is absolutely gorgeous.

  {beach turtle lake superior michigan}
 {Knotty}

Knotty is a semi-sheer glassy champagne beige. It definitely reminds me of the beach of Lake Superior. This color is perfect for layering or for a new twist on nude polish.

{white caps houghton michigan}
{White Cap}

White Cap is a sheer white based glassy polish with flecks of gold. This color is extremely sheer which makes it best for layering. However when polished on my nails I did think of a white cap which immeditely made me think layering creme colors such as tan, navy or orange would look gorgeous. Also mixing White Cap with a cool shade would look beautiful as well.

Knotty Nauticals

 {Ahoy!}

Ahoy! is a raspberry pink that contains subtle ruby and gold flecks of sparkle. 

{First Mate}

First Mate is rich and fabulous navy blue cream. This is the perfect Fourth of July Americana blue.

{Hey Sailor} 

Hey Sailor is a red cream that definitely creams the Fourth of July. Paired with First Mate you have a match made in heaven.

 {Starboard}

Starboard is a grass green cream.

{life preserver on a break wall, grand haven michigan}
{Life Preserver}

Life Preserver is the perfect rusted orange cream exactly like the color of a life preserver that you would find hanging on a break wall that the sun has kissed.

{lighthouse on Lake Superior}
{Lighthouse}

Lighthouse is a bright sunshine yellow that contains flecks of gold. The color is very rich and extremely vibrant. Traditionally lighthouse\’s were used to help boats find their way to shore. Well this nail color will definitely help draw some serious attention. 
Which colors do you like from this collection?

Fashionable and Reasonable Jewerly and nails straight from the runway.

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

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As you know one of my favorite things is jewelry from Tiffany & Company to the jeweler at the craft show. I recently discovered a jeweler who not only has absolutely gorgeous jewelry, but it\’s at a very affordable price. Dream Weaver Designs is owned by the ever so talented and sweet Alison. Everything on her site is created and designed by her which has come to be a very rare trait in jewelry designers.

While I am a self proclaimed shop-a-holic. Alison is a self proclaimed bead-a-holic who\’s favorite items to sell are crystal bracelets and why is that? \”Who doesn\’t LOVE sparkle!\” said Alison. How true is that and how many of us can relate to that statement? Most right?

Let\’s get to know Alison a little better…
Favorite Color? Purple
What essential piece of jewelry should a girl own? A ring… something sparkly and something you would always wear and never want to remove.
Favorite place to shop? JCPenny …. oh and she also loves Forever 21 and is a savvy shopper… maybe I need to take some advice from her hey.

Here are some of my absolute favorite items from Alison\’s store Dream Weaver Designs


What do you think of Alison\’s designs/what is your favorite item?? 

Some Fashion Week Nail Looks 

 {Betsey Johnson}

Nail this look: Butter London Wallis

 {Tory Burch}

Nail this look: Helen by Zoya will give you a nude look

 {Victoria Beckham}

Nail this look: Nonie created Butter London nail lacquers that would match each models skin tone.

 {pretty neat right?}
{Erin Fetherston}
Nail this look: Apply two coats of Dashing Diva\’s Picnic in the Park and a topcoat

nails, makeup, hair and finger bands oh my!

Posted on February 12, 2011 by

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Costello Tagliapietra
  
{Nails by CND}
To nail this look: Mix equal parts of CND Brilliant White with CND Silver Chrome, add a few drops of CND Bicyle Yellow and add half as few drops of CND Green Scene. Apple the mixed shade in one coat followed by CND Super Matte which will add a fun textured finish. 

 {Makeup by MAC}
To create the look: You will want to create the dewy look by evening out skin with a cream foundation and highlighting the very top of your cheekbones with a pearl. Blend Shimmermoss eye shadow on the lid up into the crease and then outward. Smudge over the bottom lash line. Use Opulash Mascara and really build it up on the bottom and top lashes three coats should do. Use a bright reddish orange lip liner along with Lady Danger Lipstick and of course a dab of clear gloss on the center of the bottom lip.
Jason Wu
 {Makeup by MAC}
To create this look: On the lower lash line as well as the crease, apply Marine Ultra Eye Pencil followed by Thru the Night Eyeshadow which you will blend outward then use Carbon Eyeshadow to blend downward. Highlight the center of the lid with Gold Glitter which you will then finish with Blacktrack Fluidline at the top lash line. The mascara that was used in Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara. The lips are  meant to be very neutral so remove any redness on the lip with foundation and then add Cream Color Base in Shell. Sweet your cheeks with a neutral blush.

 {Nails by: CND}
 {Nails by CND}

To nail this look: Shape your nails into a long oval and apply CND Dark Ruby as a base, followed by CND Blood Line. Then you\’ll want to apply one coat of CND Air Dry which will allow for more control over. Finally finish with CND Gold Chrome French tip you\’ll paint on to complete the look.

Peter Som 
 {Hair create by Wella}
To create this look: You will want to part your hair slightly off-center and pull the front side pieces tightly back into a half ponytail. You\’ll want to tease the front midsection for some volume. Then the hair gets rolled into a semi-bouffant twist and is securely pinned.

 {Nails by: Zoya}
To nail this look: Simply apply Zoya Sally which is a nude pinky beige with a hint of shimmer. 

Rebecca Minkoff
 {Makeup by: Stila}

Rebecca Taylor
 {Nails by: OPI}
To nail this look: The OPI team used OPI Suzi Love Cowboys a chocolate brown from the OPI Texas Collection.

Ruffian
Known takes their Ruffian half moon manicure to the next level with a boy meets girl twist.

 {Nails by CND}
To nail this look: Apply a thin dry brush layer of CND Asphalt and top with CND Ice Blue Shimmer. CND Black Jack was used to create the tuxedo details and CND Super Shiny completed the look.

Tadashi Shoji
{Nails by: China Glaze)

To nail this look: Apply one coat of China Glaze Innocence a sheer pink followed by Fast Forward topcoat.

Vena Cava

 {Makeup by MAC}
 {Nails and Nail Bands created by Butter LONDON}


 How to nail this look: Butter LONDON\’s Nonie Creme used pops of color to complement the clothes. This includes the polish \”Finger Bands\” that were present on the nails. Creme used existing Butter LONDON shades including, Union Jack Black, Tramp Stamp, Scoundrel, Flouro Orange as well as Royal Navy.


 Wes Gordon
 {Nails by: Dashing Diva}

To nail this look Dashing Diva created a custom graphite grey color at the designer\’s request

 Are you loving any of the nail or makeup trends that have emerged so far? There are so many more to come!

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