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Must-Have: They’re Real Mascara
on February 12, 2013
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I’m the first to admit that I am eyelash obsessed. I had eyelash extensions for nearly a year and was in love with them Neil I developed an allergic reaction to them and had to go back to au natural. I’ve missed my extensions ever since and have toyed with a number of mascaras and [...]
Champneys Spa closer to Home
on December 20, 2012
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I’ve always had a love for all things British, but in the last year that’s been amplified by my trip to England. While on a trip this summer, I heard about Champneys Spa, a high-end spa in Bath frequented by David Beckham, Kate Moss, Simon Cowell and the like. Unfortunately, our trip didn’t take us [...]
Boots, My UK Obsession, Comes Stateside
on October 8, 2012
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On a recent trip to England (don’t worry, I will have a full-blown fashion recap on the blog soon) I was not only impressed by what they call their “high street” but I fell head over heels in love with their pharmacy store, Boots. I know, you hear “pharmacy store” and you think bad lighting, [...]
Beauty Must Have: Essie Luxeffects
on August 3, 2012
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Call it the summer of the nail. Creative manicures are back in a big way. From the accent nail, to crackle, to intricate designs, there’s tons of nail candy out there. Recently over dinner, a girlfriend of mine told me the perfect addition to your beauty arsenal: Essie Luxeffects. This sparkly polish looks like [...]
What You Need Now: Bright Lips
on April 5, 2012
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The biggest trend for this spring and summer is a bright lip, all the time. Think bold oranges and hot pinks, regardless of what you’re wearing. I’ve compiled a collection of my favorites below. Here’s a trick of mine that I use to make the trend work for me. I mix a bold color with [...]
Run, Don’t Walk: ghd Peacock Collection
on March 23, 2012
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The weather is getting warmer and that means it’s time to play up the beach waves. ghd just launched its newest collection of stylers, the Peacock Collection, and it’s a perfect addition to your beauty arsenal. I’m loving the jewel-toned plates in blue sapphire, purple amethyst and emerald green, which are right on trend [...]
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
on February 2, 2012
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It’s that time of year where women get pampered and spoiled for putting up with the men in their lives. Well, we’ve been compiling some gift ideas to ask for from your beau for dealing with all his aggravation. One product I came across and truly love is the Luxe Bag, a spa bag filled [...]
THINK PINK!
on October 6, 2011
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By Emily Paragallo Let’s put on some pink and support breast cancer awareness this October. With so many fashion and beauty products out there, its hard not to be sporting some pink. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. But us fashionistas CAN [...]
Inspired By The Runway: New GHD Pink Orchid Styler
on August 31, 2011
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Let’s face it ladies – our hair styling tools are an extension of ourselves. My friends joke about me carrying my hair straightener and curling iron in my purse, but you never know when you’ll need that touch up. Now, you can look good while doing it. GHD’s new Pink Orchard Limited Edition styler took [...]
In Our Makeup Bag: Ferro Cosmetics
on August 29, 2011
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While I’m a cosmetics junkie, it’s kind of scary when you consider the amount of toxins our skin absorbs each day from our favorite makeups. The chemicals in them seep into our skin and can have adverse effects, so, I’ve been leaning more toward natural and mineral makeups. I recently came across Ferro Cosmetics — [...]
New For Fall: Chanel Nail Polish
on July 19, 2011
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By Francesca Claybrook Chanel has released three colors for its fall additions to its nail polish collection, and all three are sure to be standout shades come September. According to Chanel’s beauty gurus the metallic trend is going to extend to your nails (which means that really, it’s guaranteed to extend to your nails); each of [...]
Jet Setter Must-Have: Spongelle
on June 21, 2011
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I’ve been on the road a lot and if there’s one thing I know it’s that hotel washcloths just don’t cut it. Luckily I’ve come across an easy solution that’s perfectly packable. Spongelle is a foamy sponge infused with body wash, so you dont have to pack separate body washes and loofahs while you travel. [...]
Nail Polish Must-Haves
on May 24, 2011
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By Lauren Ashley One of the most therapeutic things for me is painting my nails, and being able to wipe off the polish on my hands and choose a new color depending on my mood or where I’m going. There used to be a time when I stuck to french manicures and colors that I [...]
Apothica Gift Card Contest!
on May 11, 2011
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With the summer months just around the corner, now’s the time to update that makeup bag and fill it with summer hues. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is just the place to start looking for your summer essentials, from pink cheeks, to bronze skin, and this season’s must-have – coral lips. Bobbi’s line is a celebrity favorite, [...]
OPI’s Newest Collection: Pirates!
on May 5, 2011
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OPI’s newest collection of polishes is based on Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and we at BVS, who are stern advocates of the pirate lifestyle, couldn’t be more thrilled. The colors are perfect for spring with pale pinks and sages and lavenders, plus their new crackled polish that creates a fun effect on the [...]
Beauty Bar, Parisian Style
on April 13, 2011
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By Francesca Claybrook Picture this: you’re strolling along the Champs-Elysees when you look down and realize, zut! Your nail polish is chipped. How can you fix it? The Pavillon de la Reine, one of Paris’s poshest hotels located in the Place des Vosages, has the answer for the jet-setting girl in need of some beauty [...]
New Trend Alert: Feathered Hair Extensions
on April 11, 2011
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By Lauren Ashley What’s the latest hair trend you may wonder? Get this, feathered hair extensions – thank you Steven Tyler. Just think, one simple feather has the ability to add some pizzazz to that look you may be a little bored with (let’s be honest, it happens), and who says you have to stop [...]
Anti-Aging at 26 with Glytone
on March 18, 2011
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As much as I hate to admit that I’m growing up, there are some facts you have to come face to face with. Yes, I’m only 26, but years of sun worshiping will likely take its toll on my skin at some point, so I’ve (reluctantly) begun an anti-aging regimen that I’ll share with you. [...]
Fashion Month Recap: Hair and Makeup Trends
on March 14, 2011
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By Alex Valenzuela Fashion month is not only my favorite time of year for fashion, but its also my favorite time of year for beauty trends. This is when all the latest nail polish, hair, and makeup trends are shown and trends start to appear. This year’s fashion week was no different with beauty trends [...]
New Obsession: OPI “Queen of Everything”
on March 7, 2011
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So as I’ve chronicled before, I’ve been on a grey nailpolish kick. Charcoal grey, puppy gray, navy gray, you name it. I practically lived in Essie’s Chinchilly for the months of November, December, January and February — to the point where my friends were begging me to switch it up. I didn’t abide, until a [...]
Backstage at Fashion Week: Q&A with Jessica Nails
on February 16, 2011
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By Francesca Claybrook TJ Kelly, a nail stylist with Jessica Nails, was working on the models’ nails backstage at the Kaelen presentation. Check out what he had to say about what he was putting on the models’ nails, and the nail trends for the season: BellaVitaStyle: What color are you putting on the models? TJK: [...]
Backstage At Fashion Week: Napolen Perdis Makeup Q&A
on February 15, 2011
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By Francesca Claybrook Backstage at the Kaelen show we had the chance to interview Rebecca Prior, Chief of Makeup Services for Napoleon Perdis, who was in charge of the makeup for the show (which was absolutely gorgeous). Besides being incredibly talented, Ms. Prior was also incredibly nice! BellaVitaStyle: What was the inspiration behind the makeup [...]
Gift Guide 2010: The Beauty Junkie
on December 7, 2010
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By Alex Valenzuela So we all have that one friend, who is obsessed with beauty products. Whether its makeup, hair products, nail polish, or even perfume this person has it all. I happen to be this person, so my friends and family know that anything beauty, specifically NAIL POLISH, is what I want. So you [...]
Holiday Must Have: Burlesque Collection by OPI
on November 23, 2010
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By Alex Valenzuela OPI has done it once again! They have partnered with the upcoming movie Burlesque and have created their holiday collection inspired by this movie starring Cher and Christina Aguilera. This marks the third film collaboration this year alone, with many more to follow! While normally OPI’s holiday collection features shimmery holiday reds, [...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Girly Girls
on November 18, 2010
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By Chevaun Jackson We’re here for you this holiday season, scoping out the hottest products for the most important people in your life. This edition we focus on those high-maintenance, girly girls in your life. You know, the ones that take forever to get ready before going out, spend way too much time in Sephora [...]
Contest: Win Jennifer Lopez’s Fragrance Love & Glamour
on November 15, 2010
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We’re excited to announce a contest to win Jennfier Lopez’s perfume, Love & Glamour. The scent includes topnotes of Italian Mandarin and Guava with traces of coconut orchid and jasmine. I also love the bottle, resembling the curves of a female body that Ms. Lopez is known for. Here’s how to win: Follow BellaVitaStyle on [...]
Holiday Must: MAC Tartan Tale
on November 8, 2010
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By Chevaun Jackson For the 2010 holiday season the make-up guru known as MAC is offering a 96-piece-strong Tartan Tale collection. Inspired, seemingly, by the kilts and plaids of Scotland, the collection is a mix of blues, reds and greens with an edgy Scottish feel — think kilts and tattoos. Included among the offerings are [...]
Go wild with your locks for 2011
on October 27, 2010
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Every year an array of hairstyles are revealed to the public, some prim and proper and others ultra modern and most definitely over the top. If you operate a more sophisticated style then working any one of the handful of hair experimentations may not be for you, however, if you are not one that is [...]
Smells of the Season
on October 27, 2010
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By Alex Valenzuela Starbucks isn’t the only one who is seeking inspiration from seasonal scents and holiday aromas. Beauty companies are jumping on the bandwagon and creating products with these scents in them. For example, everyone knows Philosophy for their amazing scented body washes and lotions and their “I Love Candy Corn” scented body wash [...]
Tokyo Fashion Week Hair and Makeup Roundup
on October 27, 2010
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By Chevaun Jackson The hair and makeup at Tokyo Fashion Week was as diverse as the designers. However, the hair had more variety than the makeup. When it came to the models’ faces, designers either opted for the lips of the models to be a dramatic dark red with simplistic makeup for the rest of [...]
