BOLD BROW TREND 2012-Plus Helpful Styling Tips

BOLD BROW DRAMA

HAPPY FRIDAY GORGEOUS READERS!

This is a trend we like, we likey very much...This mega bold brow trend is popular with celebs, models, fashionista's and trendy jet setters alike. You don't have to over think this look or put that much work into it. With just a little tweaking you can add a punch and kick to your brows that will make you a knockout standout beauty.

Why do I love this look so much? Well let's just say I have bushy dark brow's and never loved the tweezey look. I used to get teased when I was younger for my lush brow's mostly by women who had no brow hair left of their own. And I hated people telling me I was too ethnic looking. You say ethnic, I preferred exotic beauty... Those insulting comments just made me rebel even more and purposely grow my brows out like Frida Kahlo. Well, until they started creeping me out a bit, at which point I learned to tweeze them in a way that they were clean and groomed yet still bold and fierce. Plus I have a  round face that can carry this look.

How To Wear This Trend:

The darker, bolder, messed up, brushed up, not perfect the brow the better.

Try not to shape the brows too arched up because an arched brow shape ages a woman 

If you feel your face is too small framed, skip the messy brow and apply a heavy layer of a brow pencil keeping your brows neatly brushed instead of unruly

You can wear them in two striking ways-

one by using a brow comb and teasing them up then filling it all in with a dark brow pencil 

or secondly by coloring in your brows in a thick dark pencil with a more neatly brushed brow

a brow pencil is the key to this look as it boldly defines your brow

After styling and coloring your brows, apply brow gel to lock down the hairs. 

I find that Anastasia Brow Gel works the best (image below)

 

While you want brow hairs to look unkempt do tweeze the excess hairs above, along the brow line and under your lid. You want a clean fresh look.

Feeling edgy? Finish off your brows with a dusting of gold metallic powder

You can spice up your look from blah to wow in a matter of seconds with an easily styled brow defining application. As long as you keep the area around the brows groomed and clean you'll get noticed as your face will definitely stand out more while you will instantly look younger as thick eyebrows radiates youthfulness. This look depends on each person individually, some women might not enjoy this look or find it too overpowering for their face frame in which case don't worry because a thin sparse brow was also spotted on the runway's. Does that mean this bold look will soon be replaced? It's been a crazy season of too many trends drowning each other out. At least you have multiple choices to pick and choose from. What say you to this brow look, yay or nay? And a quick reminder, my Lulu's Jewelry Giveaway ends this weekend so enter if you haven't yet. Have a fantabulous safe weekend. Stay beautiful! XOXO

VENUS LOVES VIRGO

Illamsqua Naked Strangers Collection + Nail Tutorial

HAPPY FRIDAY GORGEOUS READERS! 

Illmasqua's The Naked Strangers Collection is now available to purchase on the website. The collection consists of gorgeous metallic's and colorful nude base tones as well as rich metallic jewels. Included in this set you get lip gloss, liquid metallic all purpose cremes, nail polish, quad palettes, and powder blushes. My favorite so far is the liquid metal cremes.

Uncover the Naked Strangers collection, a place where alter egos are laid bare and naked flesh is a source of unashamed inspiration.

Video Tutorial For This Naked Stranger Manicure Below

Video source: Illamsqua YouTube Channel

What do you guy's think of this collection? Anything in particular inspire you? How do you like the manicure? I think it looks fabulous on the models hand but if I were to try it myself it would look weird on my short square nails. Have a great weekend. Don't forget my Lulu's Jewelry Giveaway ends this weekend. Stay beautiful! XOXO

VENUS LOVES VIRGO

White Hot Trend: Summer White Pumps

Hmmm, yet another trend closely related to the Mod fashion genre this season. It's all about Mod in the subtlest way.

Kick off those black stiletto's because this summer it's all about the white pumps! I can't even remember the last time I wore a pair of white shoes or an entirely white outfit for that matter. Apparently this look is showing up everywhere on runways, in magazine editorials and at red carpet events. All the celebs are opting to wear white pumps even with brightly colored dresses. You don't have to go all matchy matchy and wear white on white exclusively, be bold and pair this look with lush colors, nudes and especially metallic. White and metallic shades are sizzling hot this summer plus both the combination of these two shades will enhance your newly acquired summer tan.

Personally white shoes always reminds me of  my childhood when getting dressed up for the holidays in a pretty frock always matched with white patent shoes. Remember your little girl outfits? And I was never allowed to wear them outside to play. Aren't you glad this look is not just for little girls and you don't have to get all dressed up for the evening to wear them either. Apparently white pumps are perfect for casual out and about excursions to the stores. Many celebs are pairing them with jeans and simple leggings as well as elegant gowns.

There is just something about a pair of white pumps that hint a certain demure, ladylike and deliciously sweet feminine elegance. So whether your in sandals, stiletto's, platforms or flats this summer make sure to have a few pairs in the brightest purest white. Who loves the white pumps? How many of you actually have white shoes in your wardrobe now? I think I might have only one pair, time to go shopping. Stay beautiful! XOXO

VENUS LOVES VIRGO

HSN Snow White Collection Sold Out! + My Purchase

As reported by me a few weeks back, the HSN Network Premiere of Snow White And The Huntsman Collection one day event is now over. If you were watching the live on air show's or checking the items through the website yesterday then you know most of the SW products are sold out. I thought I would list a few of the pieces here, you can check the entire collection on the site as most are still listed. Snow White And The Huntsman movie opens nationwide tomorrow June 1, 2012. Who's excited!

I have to say, the jewelry was the best out of the entire collection while the clothing was extremely tacky. And the bedspreads were just dumb, nothing but a white satin quilt with the Snow White brand as a marketing ploy attached to it. What I couldn't believe was the high cost of most of the accessories especially that Swarvovski crystal candle pictured above. It retailed for about $450! And it actually sold out! Who has $450 to spend on a tiny candle? So much for a bad economy...

I did manage to snag a little treat for myself as it was a reasonable amount and I was lucky in the process because there were just 2 left in stock. What is it you ask? You'll have to wait and see when it arrives and I review it. The suspense... the suspense.... Did anyone have the chance to buy anything from the collection? Stay beautiful! XOXO

VENUS LOVES VIRGO

Under The Sea Modern Day Mermaid Trend + Wear Tips

UNDER THE SEA

Enjoy the video from Disney's The Little Mermaid

Sing along...you know you want to.

I'm completely in love with this Under The Sea trend! After all it was the foaming sea that gave birth to Venus. I love everything about it. The pale glittering ocean palette of creamy blues and greens, the delicate ethereal appeal, the fantastical element and most importantly the seashell motifs. I have an entire collection of sea inspired jewelry and should I mention I have a giant mermaid pinata hanging somewhere in my closet? A relic from my childhood. Or is that too weird?  I may have been a mermaid in some past life, I'm just saying...

The under the sea trend was spotted everywhere on this year's runways showcasing spectacularly dreamy looks and accessories. Versace lead the pack with stunning ocean motifs and brilliant bedazzled gown's.  And what better time to wear this look than right now. If your not a fan of the full dress look you can just simply add a bold shell necklace or handbag to your summer wardrobe.

How to wear the look:

Anything that glitters and beams is perfect for this trend

Do wear the palest colors of the ocean such as icy blue, pale green, creamy pinks, bright corals, light sand nudes, gleaming golds and shiny silver.

Opt for gowns that are constructed of breezy, lacy and embellished materials that are higher quality fabrics which mimic sea netting/fish scales. Sequins work best when mimicking fish scales.

Choose fabrics that have delicate sea motif inspired patterns and prints that aren't too heavy

Try not to overdo the trend with a sea motif print dress, sea inspired jewelry and sea shell trim shoes all in one look. You don't want your look to appear heavy or drowning in the trend.

You can choose to wear just one piece of jewelry or accessory and keep the rest of your outfit simple.

For a modern hair mermaid look, wear your locks long and wavy. If you have short hair have fun with this look by adding some easy clip on extensions. The ones that don't damage your hair.

Wear the same color palette when choosing a manicure/pedicure color. Apply a top coat of clear glitter to finish it off.

Throw a shell, starfish or conch hair clip on the side of this season's over the top bun hair style.

Apply icy blue/green's or either color with a pale golden/silvery highlighter on your lids and wear with a nude or light coral glossy lip color. Keep your make-up fresh faced

Do dust shimmery body powder all over your decollete, apply shimmery body oil on your arms and legs and a light dusting of golden glow highlighters all over you face. Don't be heavy handed. It's all about casting a soft glow and magical shimmering skin.

Who else is hypnotized with this gorgeous modern mermaid look? Will you be wearing the trend this summer? If so, try not to trip on your gorgeous fishtails with your fabulous pumps. Stay beautiful my little sea urchins! XOXO

VENUS LOVES VIRGO

Chanel "BOY" Handbag Campaign Featuring Alice Dellal

Alice Dellal and her BOY

WELCOME BACK GORGEOUS READERS!

I hope everyone had a fabulous three day holiday break, it wasn't long enough though if you ask me but I'm grateful for the much needed mini vacay. I'm still somewhat tired and running on fumes right now but stay tuned all week for more product reviews and trend reports. Plus don't forget to enter my Lulu's Jewelry Giveaway which ends this week, click the image link either below this post or under the header. Now back to fashion...

I'm probably going to get hammered for this statement but so be it, it's my personal opinion. I have never really been a fan of Chanel bag's (listening for the sounds of women gasping everywhere) or more precisely the traditional quilted Chanel purse. The quilt was never the problem rather the styling. It seemed slightly matronly and grandmaish looking for my taste, sorry but still love ya nanna...

So when the 2012 Chanel "Boy" Campaign was released with featuring Alice Dellal as the muse the boy bag captured my heart. Now this is a Chanel bag I can drool over. Particularly the one Alice D. chose herself in a fashion shoot (last photo). I could die! I want this bag, loves it!

The bag is named for Arthur Edward "Boy" Capel who was the love of Coco's life who was tragically killed in a car accident. The bag is meant to mimic a sort of hunting/sporting bag of sorts. Possibly even a utility bag. It's more masculine and edgy with thick chains, wide straps and large metal hardware.

My favorite is the one that personally belongs to Alice D (last photo) and I'm in love with the pink and white one as well. What do you think of the BOY bag's? You likey? Which one would you purchase if you had the chance. My birthday is coming up soon if anyone want's to surprise me. Stay beautiful! XOXO

VENUS LOVES VIRGO