FLORAL FINDS: 7 NEW WAYS TO EMBRACE FLOWER POWER
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Flowers. They’re gorgeous to look at, intoxicating to breathe in, and have many major benefits when used in beauty products. They can affect your mood and you can expect to get everything from anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties from them. And don’t get me started on floral packaging — It can easily elevate a product from something you shove in a drawer to something you prominently display on your vanity.
If flowers make you as happy as they make me, get ready to be giddy. Here’s a sampling of some of the latest and greatest floral offerings:
Miu Miu Hair Mist ($49) combines lily of the valley, jasmine, rose, greens and earthy notes for a fresh, sophisticated,
GET GLOSSY: THE MUST-TRY LID LOOK
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If you’ve never done the “glossy lid” now might be the time for you to give it a shot. After all, it is trending this season and will have your eyes glistening with a fresh, dewy look that you’re sure to love. The beauty of it is that it enables you to add some sheen without having to resort to super shimmery powder shadows to get the job done. Though it can be done with any eyeshadow color as your first layer, you can also pull off a neutral look by doing it sans color. Be forewarned though, this look does have its downsides:
Gloss on the lid feels sticky, but you can prevent it from feeling uncomfortable by applying the gloss to the lid only, while avoiding the crease.
When you apply
MEET DAMIEN CARNEY: CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST and SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL NORTH AMERICAN CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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When you think of hairstyling as an art form, you think of Damien Carney, celebrity hairstylist and North American Creative Director of Schwarzkopf Professional. Carney’s impressive body of work with the who’s who of fashion and beauty has made him one of the top names in the industry. With over 20 years experience, Carey’s work has graced the pages of international publications such as ELLE, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, W, Cosmopolitan and GQ.
BITB spoke with Damien about the best parts of his job, upcoming hairstyle trends and the thrill of the unknown that compels his amazing work.
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1. As North American Creative Director of Schwarzkopf Professional,
GOT SOMETHING TO HIDE? HOW TO CONCEAL A BRUISE
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No matter how skilled your injector is, sometimes bruises happen. Whether you’ve bitten the bullet and decided to get Botox, facial fillers or undergone another procedure that’s left you with an unsightly bruise, you don’t have to grin and bear it. In fact, you don’t have to bare it at all.
The face is quite vascular. When a needle is inserted under the skin, small blood vessels can be broken causing a purple or blue bruise to form. Of course it will fade to nothing over time but you don’t have to advertise that you’ve had something done while you’re waiting for it to disappear. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to cover a bruise up with your usual concealer/foundation combo but
