DIVAlicious
...since 2007, where the beauty badasses come to play...
Get a Grip
There can be no better time to test a dry shampoo/mattifying hair product than post-spin-class.
Which is exactly when I popped open the Redken Powder Grip 03.
And I was super skeptical.
A lot of dry shampoos/mattifiers that are powder-based look ashy and chalky – which, in my opinion, isn’t a solution but a new problem.
So I often just go old-school with the Johnson’s Baby Powder.
This week, after 45 minutes of killer cardio synced up to a power playlist, I sprinkled a little Powder Grip 03 in my hands from a sample that was sent to me and I immediately noticed it’s unusual texture — it’s instantly drying and mattifying even on the hands, with little slip to it. It was almost hard to rub it around in my palms. I worked it through my roots at the crown.
My hair was instantly lifted (amazing volume and texture) and shine-free. Pretty impressive. “Pretty pretty pretty pretty good” as my boyfriend Larry David would say.
And it wasn’t just a quick boost – which is usually the case with powders. The texture lasted all night into the morning too. Serious staying power.
SOLD.
Here’s the catch: I no longer have the excuse of ‘just got a blowout’ or ‘having a great hair day’ to keep me from bike #3 or #8 at Equinox. I’ll have to give up my lazy-girl workout days where I feel good just for having stepped inside the club.
But if the byproduct of this awesome silica-based matte powder is a tighter ass, stronger thighs and a slimmer waistline, guess I’m not complaining. I’ll take my beauty products with a side of hot bod any day.
Musings on Questionable Spring 2012 Footwear
In our favorite six words or less style :)
Brian Atwood Alesha Platform Pump in Cappuccino: Cuter than stilts. Kind of??
Christian Louboutin Cage Ankle Boots: Whaaaaaa happened? Undeserving of red bottom.
Tory Burch Petra Wedge Sandal: In knots. No, my stomach.
3.1 Philip Lim Clear D’Orsay Sandal: Bi-Polar – Part stripper. Part geriatric.
Ash Thelma Buckle-Up High-Top: So ugly it’s actually… still ugly.
Costume National Slingback Cork Wedge Mule: Only $1000 to look a fool!
Ellie Tahari Giada Suede Wedge Ankle Boot: 6 words? There are no words.
Givenchy Corinne Leather and Suede Wedge Sandal: This gladiator must die.
Ralph Lauren Umeeda Tie-Up Espadrille Wedge Sandal: Let’s make it hideous AND tangerine…
Reed Krakoff Raffia Oxfords: Why? Why why why why why??
Girl Tribe Beauty
Today was far from an easy day – but even in the face of inconsolable grief and incomprehensible tragedy, there was beauty.
There was beauty in remembrance, beauty in an outpouring of love and, most notably, beauty in the words of a mother honoring her three little daughters.
So I’d like to take this opportunity and this platform to share the words of Madonna Badger – a woman I have respected, admired and loved for years – in hopes of keeping her daughters’ memory alive and in hopes that we all spread love… There couldn’t be a more beautiful cause.
Glitterati
I’m like a 12 year old with a crush.
Obsessed, infatuated, in love with this eye-candy of a palette from NYX.
It’s 21 cream glitters with virtually no fallout in gorgeous shades for face or body. For thirteen dollars. THIRTEEN!!
I used the navy on Miss Nicole Siobal from Mode A La Nix in my Makeup.com story (see pics in the second look) and even the fashionista, who hasn’t worn glitter since her teen years, felt her heart flutter.
When layered over shadows, this glitter gel actually gives sophisticated sparkle. Read: Not for little girls, this palette is appropriate for the 20+, 30+, 40+ set.
Perfect for New Years Eve. Or really any party night. Or really any night. Seriously.
And no skill required. Just press with a finger and pat on.
SO. FUN.
Take It All Off
Forget hips and thighs, don’t let party season wreak havoc on your face.
So if you’re gonna wear serious makeup to the office party, the funday brunch or the ball drop (and believe me, this is something I fully support this time of year), do yourself a favor and no matter how many how tired or tipsy – make sure to remove it all (and believe me this is something I fully believe in but don’t always do).
Without further adieu, introducing my new favorite makeup remover and pre-cleanser. For when I have at least 5 minutes before I crash.
This Erno Laszlo Active pHelityl Oil is $40 and a drop or two works the whole face. Even the most stubborn waterproofs and longwears stand no chance. Everything dissolves. Plus botanicals and Indian Chaulmoogra Oil nourish and calm the skin. And myth-buster, no it won’t clog pores (quality oils never do).
But wait, there’s more….(drumroll)…. my new favorite makeup remover wipes. For when I have just 30 seconds til I’m dreaming.
These Victoria’s Secret Makeup Remover Wipes are just 2 for $12 or 4 for $20 (15 wipes per package) and sit out on my counter so I have no excuses, no regrets. Cause at the end of the night (which usually is the beginning of the morning) it’s time to take it all off.
