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STICKY SITUATION. Photos + design by Kristin Ess It’s really hard to get clean lines when it comes to putting stripes on manicures. I’m going to share a little DIY secret– nail polish on scotch tape. You can cut a perfect line or triangle and get a fun geometric mani. Here’s how it’s done: You’ll need polish, scissors + scotch tape.Apply polish to your tape. When you’re done, apply them to a pre-polished nail with the sticky side down. Tags: DIY, do it yourself, geometric, how to, kristin ess, mani, mani monday, manicure, nail, neon, stickers, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com Related posts:

Summer Hair Braid Trends. Braids, pleats, or plaits—whatever you call them, we're absolutely loving all things twisted in hair this season. Beautylish brings you the three hottest braid trends this season and three easy braid DIY tutorials to replicate the look yourself. Who needs a headband when you can make one from your hair! We're loving this European, Heidi-inspired front braid that you can style into an updo or wear with your hair down.

See how easy it is to give yourself a plait with Imogen's tutorial. It's easy to give your braids a little extra something with ribbons, flowers, bows, and any other accessories you can think of. The fishtail braid (or Herringbone braid) became a popular trend among celebrities and fashion mavens this year, and we too adore the sea-inspired style. BREAKING IN. All About Owl Nails. Owl nail design alert! This cute bird has secretly been swooping in on the world of nail art. From multicolored polka-dots to neon tribal patterns, the avian trend just keeps on going. There are myriad ways to sport these birds on your fingertips, so get inspired by these owl designs and learn how to do your own owl nail design.

It’s a hoot! Tribal Neon The opaque black base and bright neon elements of this owl manicure produce a distinctive graphic effect. Subtle Sweets The pastel color palette on these tips creates an undeniably sweet-as-candy finish. Rainbow Dots Saturated colors, polka-dots, and flawless lines make this ultra-glossy manicure almost cartoon-like. Autumn Statement Nail With this simple manicure, your focus stays on the feathered ring finger. The Naturalist This design pairs neutral shades with a basic silhouette for a true-to-the-bird motif. Iridescent Illustrations Precise line drawing over a holographic base gives a slightly futuristic spin on our wise old friend. Doubledutch Boutique. From Me To You | Fashion, Lifestyle, Cinemagraphs, Travel, Food, New York City.

Braided Headband DIY from A Beautiful Mess. The stolen orchid. Thebeautydepartment.com - Fashion Served :: Gallery. Beauty Tips, Hairstyles, Makeup Tutorials and Reviews - Beautylish. Newport Beach, California Wedding. Posted on October 13th, 2011. By Dessy Group. In: DIY Wedding,Real Wedding. With: 1 Comment A luggage tag guest book, fabulously flowing bridesmaid dresses, gorgeous wedding bouquets and a french fry bar – yes, holy greasy tasty goodness of a french fry bar – all make this one great wedding day. Images by Jill Thomas Photography. Get Out of My Hair. Gal Meets Glam. Triple Max Tons: Easy Holiday Hair.

My New Hair – Your Favorite New Hair Style Gallery. Crazy/Sexy/Cool? A Swimming Pool in the Living Room. BRIDE CHIC. Boho-braids.jpg (JPEG Image, 450x350 pixels) Out of the ordinary Beauty Tips that work | Cher Cabula's Mindbox. Use toothpaste on yellow nails. This usually happens when you let nail polish stay on your nails for very long and when you’ve used cheap nail polish. Whiten them all up by rubbing toothpaste to remove the stains.

You can also add a few drops of lemon for extra whitening, it’s a natural bleaching agent. See other uses of lemon with this POST. Use suntan oil to treat damaged hair. Here’s another use for that coconut suntan oil you love so much. If your tresses have been damaged from over styling or coloring, you can use this oil to treat it. Treat burns with milk. Powder Your Roots If by any chance you have no chance to jump into the shower and you need to look your best. Cure Calluses with Vaseline or petroleum jelly It’s very unsightly to see hard calluses on your feet especially when you’ve been wearing closed shoes for a long time. Spot-Treat Smudges I find cotton tips very usual for this. Super-Glue a Nail Yikes! Use Toothpaste on a Zit Use just a pea-size amount. Seven Surprising Uses for Baking Soda - Health. The Stylist Hair 100: The Hottest New Hair Styles Right Now / Beauty / Stylist Magazine.

It's not often we see Kate's locks up, but in that amazing Jenny Packham dress that she wore to the Olympic Concert it had to be done. Here's how to get the look: Apply some Nicky Clarke Hair Raising Spray to the roots and mid-lengths of the hair. Dry with a vent brush lifting the hair in an upwards motion or, tip your head upside down to create lift at the roots.When hair is 95% dry, set in large Velcro rollers all over to add volume and movement. Take the rollers out once hair is completely dry and has a slight bend to it, this will help create the bun later.Then, taking a section from top of the ears straight across, put into a low slung ponytail.

Use a bungee cord or a cover band to secure, then wrap and pin into a large bun. The rest of the hair should then be divided into 4 sections, one large section on the crown area. A smaller front section (which will become part of one of the side sections without braids), and the other side which will be the braided side. Related Reading. Hair Trends – Fashion 360 Magazine. By: Stacionne Bradley Easy Summer Looks To a majority of women, hair is one of the most important aspects of beauty.

Hair contributes to a woman’s confidence and sexuality. Two women who have set trends that changed the hair scene frequently would be actress Jennifer Aniston and pop singer Cassie. Jennifer Aniston has gone through a variety of trendsetting hairstyles. One simple hairstyle that we will go over today is her Sleek Bone straight look. Things you’ll need: Flat Iron (I suggest T3 micro ManeTamer- it’s perfect for all hair types) Comb (T3 Carbon Tourmaline Combs eliminates static electricity and creates a sleek and shiny look) Brush Make a part where ever you desire.Take small portions of hair and take iron from the root, to the end of your hair at a slow but steady pace.Continue to straighten small portions until all of the hair is bone straight (Some portions of hair might require more than one stroke of the iron.)

Congratulations, you’re finished. Product. P2134760.jpg (JPEG Image, 1280x960 pixels) Dashing-diva1.jpg (JPEG Image, 1280x960 pixels) Project Wedding Blog. It’s that time of week again! Here are some of our editor’s favorite boards and ideas that you may have missed: 13 Family and Friend Poses – Because every bride needs a photo sharing a kiss with her dad, hugging her mom, in between her best friends or siblings, and with the entire group of guests from above. DIY Spring Boutonnieres – Do not fear — making these rose, solidago, and monte carlo boutonnieres are actually one of the easiest do-it-yourself projects to tackle for a fraction of the price.

Bonus! Photo: Brittni Mehlhoff 10 Ways to Decorate With Silhouettes – Add these Victorian portraits to your vintage aesthetic. Art Deco Wedding Invitations – Who says you can’t copy cat F. Tags: 10 ways to decorate with silhouettes, art deco wedding invitations, diy spring boutonnieres, family and friend poses, flower alternatives, Kings + Queens, Morrissey Photo, onelove photography, silhouette decor, This Modern Romance.

Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero. Snippet & Ink :: Daily Wedding Inspirations. Glass Jar Photography. Cupcake's Clothes. Parlour. Pin Ups – Antes e Depois | Pristina.org | Everything Design. Algumas fotos que ajudaram na criação de todos aqueles desenhos de Pin-Ups que vocês tanto gostam. Aqui dá para ver o Antes e Depois dessas ilustrações de um jeito bem legal. Veja mais no: pin ups before and after – Imgur via Quipsologies: Vol. 52 | No. 50 Comentários. Style Me Pretty - The Ultimate Wedding Blog. Fashion 2011 | How To Wear Bright Eye Makeup & Rock It Hard. Edited by Amanda Gabriele on You’ve seen it all over the spring runways, and you can’t hit the beauty counter without lusting over these highly-pigmented hues.

Bright eyes are in and here to stay for the season. But what is the correct way to master this look without looking like you’re in junior high and got your first blue eye pencil (we’ve all been there)? Check out our how to wear bright eye makeup lesson, and rock this look all spring and summer long. Spring 2011 brights: Derek Lam, Christian Dior & Nina Ricca Start with a primer : There are a few different ways to pull-off this cheery look, but always start with an eyelid primer before trying any of them. The Double Bright: Vivid colors on both the lips and eyes can work if done strategically. Mellow Yellow: If you wear yellow eyeshadow from lashes to brow bone, you could look like you have jaundice. What are your favorite eyeshadow hues for spring? Summer 2011 Messy Updo Trends. New season requires new trends! And there are so many interesting things happening when it comes to hairstyling that it is impossible not to take just a quick look.

Give your hair a boost with these awesome summer 2011 messy updo trends and get ready to enjoy the warm season in style! There is nothing sexier than a just-rolled-out-of-bed hairstyle during hot summer days. And since the messier the better seems to be the right attitude for the forthcoming season, turn heads with some of the hottest tousled updo trends. Effortless yet attentively studied, a messy updo can be very glamorous indeed, creating a beautiful, elegant feel. From lighter versions as seen at Nina Ricci or Dsquared2 to utterly disheveled as spotted at Michael Kors and Proenza Schouler, messy updos are making a strong come back for summer 2011. Proenza Schouler Nina Ricci Dsquared2 You can rock a messy updo and leave a few waves to frame your face.

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Casey’s Elegant Musings. Personal style, sewing, fashion and fabric — insatiable need. I don’t mind telling you I failed spectacularly at keeping my 2013 resolutions, especially the ones about healthy eating. Oops! But I shall persevere for 2014 nevertheless. Thus, I have vowed to commit to brown bag lunches on the days I teach at the studio. As with all things in my life, my new resolutions have somehow all managed to relate back to sewing. I made this little fabric utensil roll so when I make my salad-in-a-jar (I saw it on Pinterest!) I have something to eat it with. A missing fork is all I’d need as an excuse to buy (delicious, fatty, expensive) takeout instead.

It’s pretty, eco-friendly, and ridiculously easy and fast to make. Step one: gather materials I used a lightweight denim for the self (the outside), a bright magenta cotton for the lining, and a pretty floral print for the pocket. For the self and lining, cut two rectangles 9.75″ x 14.75″ For the pocket, cut one rectangle 9.75″ x 13.75″ For the strap, cut one strip of fabric 22″ x 3″ step four: sew it all together! Hairstyles finder - find your perfect haircut or hairstyle for 2011. Guest Bloggers | Free People Clothing Boutique Blog. Cooperative Full Picnic Skirt. 1246 rue Sainte-Catherine O. Montréal H3G 1P1 (514) 874-0063 HEURES D'OUVERTURE: 10h00 - 21h00 Lundi au vendredi 10h00 - 19h00 Samedi 11h00 - 18h00 Dimanche 509 rue Saint-Joseph E. Québec G1K 3B7 (418) 529-2647 HEURES D'OUVERTURE: 10h00 - 21h00 Lundi au vendredi 10h00 - 20h00 Samedi 11h00 - 19h00 Dimanche 4301 rue Saint-Denis Montréal H2J 2K9 (514) 844-5944 HEURES D'OUVERTURE: 10h00 - 20h00 Lundi au mercredi 10h00 - 21h00 Jeudi et vendredi 10h00 - 17h00 Samedi 11h00 - 17h00 Dimanche 9200 Boulevard Leduc S-3 Quartiers Dix Broussard, QC J4Y-0B3 (450) 656-1197 HEURES D'OUVERTURE: 10h00 - 21h00 Lundi au vendredi 9h00 - 17h00 Samedi 10h00 - 17h00 Dimanche Des contraintes linguistiques nous obligent présentement à fermer notre site Internet au Québec.

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