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Get The Look: Shay Mitchell

Brittany — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:33:58 +0000

Shay Mitchell of Pretty Little Liars fame earns major style points every time she struts the red carpet. Not only are her ensembles something to covet, but her makeup always looks flawless. We broke down the look highlighting her beautiful features.

Want to get this look? Check out these new beauty items from LuLu*s!

NYX Smokey Eye Shadow Kit
Daliia Herbal Kohl Eyeliner in Cleopatra Black
NYX Terra Cotta Powder Blush
NYX Black Label Heiress Blush Pink Lipstick

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Manicure Monday: Black and White Nail Tutorial

LuLu*s — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:59:50 +0000

Inspired by the Lucca Couture Feeling Fine Ivory Print Dress, this trendy black and white mani is ultra-versatile and goes with just about any outfit. Try it with different hues for a bright pop of color.

The Look:

What you’ll need:

- Your favorite black and white nail polish
- Striping Tape
- Detail nail art brush

Before you begin, cut segments of your striping tape into 1/2 inch segments. Stick them to the lid of a nail polish you’re not using or the edge of a table for easy access.

Step 1 – Base Color

Paint your nails with the white polish you’ve chosen. Wait until your nails are completely dry before you begin taping. I like to use a fast dry top coat to help speed things up.

Step 2 – Taping

Place two segments of tape near the tip of your nail, leaving a slight gap between them. Add another strip of tape near your cuticle. When we remove this tape later it will create the empty white space between the black shapes.

Step 3 – Triangles

Using your black polish and detail brush, paint tiny triangles along the edge of the tape near the tip of your nail.

Step 4 – Arrows

Add arrows between the middle and top piece of tape. Keep them going the same direction on all your nails, or change direction on each nail to add some extra interest.

Step 5 – Lines

Finally, paint thick vertical lines above the tape near your cuticle. Match the lines up with the edge of the arrows your created in Step 4. Carefully remove the striping tape to reveal the final look.

Wait several minutes before adding a top coat to avoid smearing your polish. And that’s it! You’ll have a funky and fun look that will keep you staring.

xoxo, Lindsey @ Wondrously Polished

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Manicure Monday: Chevron Nail Tutorial

LuLu*s — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:59:20 +0000

Chevron and mint are everywhere this spring and I love creating a mani that matches my outfits. This is a great nail DIY to try with any bright colors that you love. I was inspired by the Line by Line dress and chose mint and black for this version.
Here’s the look we’ll be creating:

Before you begin any nail art, make sure you have the necessary supplies and tools on hand. For this look, you’ll need the following:

Materials:
- 3 different colored polishes (white, black and mint for this look)
- Striping Tape

Helpful Items:
- Fast Dry top coat
- Detail brush
- Tweezers
-Angled brush for cleanup
- Dish for acetone (to clean your brushes)

Begin by painting your nails a solid base color. I chose OPI’s My Boyfriend Scales Walls. Wait for the polish to dry completely. **Important** If your nails are not completely dry, the tape will pull up your polish and you will have to start over! Go have dinner or catch up on a TV show before you begin your taping to ensure your polish is completely dry.

Next, cut short segments of your striping tape. Stick them to the edge of your workspace for easy access. Using tweezers or your fingers, create a ‘V’ at the end and middle of your nail with the striping tape. Repeat this process over your entire nail, stopping once you have created a triangle near your cuticle.

Before you begin the next step, make sure that the tape is pushed down completely to your nail, especially around your cuticles and the edge of your nail. This will minimize polish bleeding under the tape.

Using either the nail polish brush or a detail brush for more precision, paint all the ‘Vs’ with your black polish.

Then, carefully paint the triangle with your mint polish. You can use your detail brush or the polish brush. I used Sephora by OPI’s Read My Palm.
Slowly remove the striping tape with your tweezers or fingers. Use a q-tip or an angled brush dipped in acetone to clean up around your cuticles.

Finally, apply your favorite top coat to protect your hard work. Wait at least 10-15 minutes (or longer) before adding your top coat! You don’t want your hard work to smear.

**Pro tip** Use a fast dry top coat between your base color and your striping nail art. This will provide a protective layer between the two that allows you to fix minor errors that may occur during your taping. If the black polish bleeds under the tape, take a small brush dipped in acetone to carefully remove the polish that has bled. The top coat you previously added will protect your white base coat, but allow you to remove any errors.

For more nail art and tutorials, visit Wondrously Polished!

xoxo, Lindsey

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Spring Eyeshadow Tutorial

LuLu*s — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:51:49 +0000

Brighten up your beauty routine with some fresh new shadows that will give your eyes the perfect pop of color. We used three Ka’oir shadows in three easy steps for this spring-y eyeshadow tutorial.

Step by Step

1. Apply a Ka’oir shadow in Milky Way (neutral/white) to the inner corner of the eyes blending into your upper lid.

2. Pat Ka’oir shadow in Pink Slip (pink) into the outer corners of your lid and blend it inward.

3. Line upper and lower lash line with Ka’oir shadow in Party Time (aqua).

Finish with some black liner in the water line and a few coats of mascara for eyes that POP!

xoxo

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DIY Eye Gloss – Two Methods!

Sienna — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:00:24 +0000

DIY Eye Gloss

Eye gloss (also known as liquid eye shadow) was all over the fall 2013 runways, yet some of the brands used like MAC are not even released yet! Before you go out and buy that expensive new eye gloss, try making it home with this easy tutorial. After researching methods that used everything from glycerin to petroleum jelly, we narrowed it down to the two easiest and least expensive methods that use materials you probably already have lying around. You can literally use any eye shadow or body glitter you have – especially a broken palette! – just crush it up and mix.

Materials Used: Milani Powder Eye Shadow in Gold Dust, Baby Oil Gel, Max Clear Lip Gloss.

Baby Oil Gel Method

Pros:

- You can use regular baby oil for a subtle, sheer look, or kick it up a notch with baby oil gel. The gel creates a slightly thicker application that is still thinner than the lip gloss method.

- Baby oil is safe enough for a baby and easy on your skin. It’s also widely available.

- Resists creasing.

- Inexpensive.

Cons:

- Coverage is more subtle than the lip gloss method.

Lip Gloss Method:

Pros:

- Thicker, dramatic, editorial-worthy coverage.

- Inexpensive.

Cons:

- Tends to be very sticky.

- Can be difficult to remove.

- Creasing.

Overall, we found baby oil gel to be the best mixing medium, but feel free to experiment and tell us your favorite in the comments below!

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Blogger Picks: Beauty Essentials

Stephanie — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:30:34 +0000

As usual, our bloggers have the best recommendations when it comes to beauty and makeup! I checked in with some of our favorite ladies to see what they are currently loving and unable to live without! Take a look below to see how Katie of Skunk Boy Blog, The Dressy Chick, and Emily of The Freckled Fox keep it gorgeous!

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Beauty Tips: Chanel Iman

Stephanie — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:00:51 +0000

Chanel Iman always looks flawless and well put together. We are totally coveting her look below. Try it out for your next special occasion!

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Staff Picks: Butter London Nail Lacquer!

Sienna — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:37:40 +0000

Shop all Butter London Colors Here!

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Mani Monday: Angled French Nails by Katy of Nailed It

LuLu*s — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:50:52 +0000

This week’s gorgeous edition of Mani Monday is inspired by the ever-so-popular French manicure. This angled French manicure is an updated version of the classic that uses black and gold to give your nails a hint of sophistication and shine. The best part about this mani is that it goes with just about any outfit, and will leave your nails looking pretty and polished from day to date.

More tutorials and nail art are available on my blog, Nailed It. You can also follow my posts on Twitter and Facebook!

xoxo, Katy @ Nailed It

Want to try this look? Shop the nude and black Butter London polishes on Lulus.com!

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Win the Beauty Look: Adele!

LuLu*s — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:22:49 +0000

Adele’s signature look is classic chic meets modern maven. With a sleek cat-eye, neutral shadow, and ravishing red lip, the stunning songstress is always red carpet ready! We don’t know about you, but we just cannot get enough of how flawless this diva always looks!

Love Adele’s glamorous appearance as much as we do? You can win the fabulous beauty products below to recreate her signature look!

Enter by following the instructions above!

What you’ll win:

Ka’oir Lipstick in Red Roses

Pop Beauty Cat Eyes Eye Liner in Black Onyx

Pop Beauty Lid Bronzer

and a $50 gift card to Lulus.com!

Contest open to residents of the USA only. Winner will be chosen at random. Limit one entry per person.
Contest ends Friday 3/29 at 4pm PST. Winner will be announced Monday 4/1 at 2pm PST.

Good luck, lovelies!

(image courtesy of usmagazine.com)

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