Would you wear these temporary lip tattoos?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

Check out the below pics of me and my intern Cody, who’s wearing the pink tiger style. P.S. The tattoos come 3 in a pack.

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Giveaway: Win Make Up For Ever Cosmetics valued over $100!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

Want to get the makeup looks shown on models at last week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami? I’m giving 2 people the chance to win a suite of the exact Make Up For Ever products (valued at $107) worn at shows including Diesel, Mara Hoffman and Beach Bunny, among others.

Get yourself a whole new set of makeup for free! To enter to win, comment on this post, follow me on twitter (twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl) and RT this message. Good luck!

Here’s what’s up for grabs:

Make Up For Ever HD BlushHD Microfinish Blush #13, a sheer petal pink blush (shown on the model in above photo) used to give skin a glow at Luxe By Lisa Vogel

Khol Pencil #7 in gold, which was used to line the eyes at DieselMake Up For Ever Kohl eye liner

Rouge Artist Intense #36, a gorgeous hot pink lipstick featured at NicolitaMake Up For Ever lipstick

Make Up For Ever Aqua LinerAqua Liner #13 in black that was applied to eyes at Beach Bunny to create a modern pin-up girl look

Smoky Lash Mascara worn at Mara HoffmanMake Up For Ever mascara

 

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The Beauty Girl Bachelorette Party

Posted on July 25, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

Saturday night I had the pleasure of entertaining a bubbly group of women to celebrate their BFF’s bachelorette party. P.S. A Beauty Girl Party is never without an awesome gift bag. For this event, I hooked the ladies up with adorable summer totes (shown in the above photo) loaded with all kinds of goodies including lipstick, tank tops and skincare. As they munched on apps and cocktails, I filled everyone in on red-carpet beauty tricks, my favorite products, fun trends and of course the essential beauty and style tips to look incredible on your wedding day and in the pictures that will last a lifetime. Plus, I brought one of my go-to makeup artists Rommy to glam up the girls with makeup touchups before they hit the town. Want in on the action? If you’re looking for a fresh way to celebrate an occasion or are interested in a one-on-one personal consultation, shoot me an email at info@thebeautygirl.com or call 773-698-8103.

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Plan Your Wedding At Costco

Posted on July 21, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

diamond ringHave you heard the latest trend? Guys (actually, well-to-do men) are gifting their girls diamonds from Costco!

Before you huff and snuff, listen to this.

I know of a guy who bought a diamond ring for his wife on Costco.com. He’s not a cheap dude. In fact, he has a great job. He paid $1900 for the ring. Then took it to a jeweler, and it was appraised at $3400. Not a bad deal! The best part is that his wife is obsessed with it and says the new bauble sparkles even more than her engagement ring. Warming up to the idea yet? Just wait until you read this:

My very good friend was debating on what to do for his wife for her birthday, which also happens to be on Mother’s Day. This year, flowers just weren’t going to cut it. After hearing about the great experience our mutual friend had with the diamond ring (see above story), he decided to check out the jewelry on Costco.com. He expected to find cheesy options that would not meet his wife’s expensive taste. To his surprise, the designs were impressive, and a diamond tennis bracelet caught his eye. Usually a thorough researcher when it comes to purchasing a big-ticket item, he found the website incredibly easy to shop. All he had to do was select the stone cut, bracelet length and overall carat size, and he was able to pick out exactly what he wanted in minutes. He entered his credit card info, hit send and 2 days later the impulse buy arrived complete with stone certification papers. I’ve personally seen the bracelet, and it’s truly beautiful. He got extra points for this gift, and she’s been showing off her new bling.

If the idea of buying diamonds and toilet paper at the same store still doesn’t sit right, Costco says they do not compromise quality of the stones for the great price: they have gemologists that check every diamond to guarantee the clarity to be VS-2 (Very Slightly Included) and color to be I (Near Colorless) or better.

And it gets better. Once you say “yes” to your man, you can say “I do” with Costco.

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Easy Eye Shadow Application Tip plus Beauty Giveaway

Posted on July 19, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

P.S. I’m giving 3 peeps the chance to win a box of Shadow Shields! To enter to win, comment on this post, follow me on twitter (twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl) and RT this message. Good luck!

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Are You Digging Lauren Conrad’s Tie-Dyed Hair?

Posted on July 15, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

This isn’t the first time we’re seeing tie-dyed tips (Niki Minaj turned her mane into a rainbow of colors earlier this year), but Lauren’s take is much more subtle and wearable. Plus, the color is temporary and gets even prettier as it fades out. To create this look, I heard Lauren used Paul Mitchell’s INKWORKS (a professional, semi-permanent color treatment available in 10 shades) to achieve the blue-colored highlights. If you’re interested in giving this trend a try, here are some how-to tips from colorist and Paul Mitchell Artistic Director Lucie Doughty to pass on to your stylist:

1. To get the full effect, have your stylist pre-lighten the hair to a pale blonde by using Paul Mitchell’s Dual Purpose Lightener and then the colorist can apply Paul Mitchell INKWORKS over the top

2. Ask to have INKWORKS painted all the way through the strand or just on the tips like Lauren’s and then isolate each section in foil

3. Countless colors can be created from the Paul Mitchell INKWORKS color collection, so you can decide which color combinations work for you (to get LC’s look ask for Hot Pink, Green and Blue)

4. Your stylist can dilute them with any of Paul Mitchell’s daily conditioners to create beautiful pastel tones (like LC’s!)

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What I’m Writing about in the Summer issue of Michigan Avenue magazine

Posted on July 14, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

I write the beauty page for Michigan Avenue magazine every month. Here’s my latest roundup of beauty happenings in Chicago.

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Giveaway: Victoria’s Secret Airbrush FX Face Primer SPF 20

Posted on July 12, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

makeup primerCall them your biggest nightmare or a godsend. Wherever you stand, there’s no denying that Victoria’s Secret models are a vision. So, when I found out about one of their top makeup must-haves, I became a sucker, reached into that proverbial stash of famous movie quotes and said, “I’ll have what she’s having.”

Angels including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Erin Heatherton all use Victoria’s Secret Airbrush FX Face Primer SPF 20. Now you can too!

I’m giving 3 readers the chance to win this VS face primer! To enter to win, comment on this post, follow me on twitter (twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl) and RT this message. Good Luck!

FYI: Primers, like this best-selling formula, are especially handy for maintaining your makeup in the heat and are an overall good idea for peeps with mature skin. This one is a silicone-based gel cream with a hint of iridescence that feels weightless, absorbs fast and creates a smoother surface on your skin so all of your products from your tinted moisturizer to your bright shadow go on more easily, evenly and last longer.

 

 

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Road Test: Stylish Odor Eaters That Work

Posted on July 11, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

While we may be in the dog days of summer, you don’t have to smell like one. I’ve already offered suggestions on how to keep your body parts above the belt and below the belt as squeaky clean as June Cleaver. Now, I’m going to tackle the last potential summer hazard that could make your day less than picture-perfect – stinky feet.

Silver Linings shoe insertsBeing that I’m preggo and have to stay off my tootsies, I enlisted my dedicated intern Cody with the task of testing out Silver Linings, shoe inserts that claim to absorb odor and moisture. While they’ve got a cute name and they look more stylish than other odor eaters that have been around for ages, this is a case where fashion must meet function.

So, to see if the technology in these soles really worked, Cody slipped the liners into her ballet flats before leaving her house in the morning. Her initial findings: “They felt so discreet, I forgot I had them on until I wiggled my toes during lunch and realized how dry and odor-free my feet were. Usually, after just a couple hours of being sockless in my shoes I feel like I need to douse my toes in baby powder.”

It’s been a few weeks since Cody first started using the ultra-thin inserts (three come in a pack, each pair should last two-three weeks), and she calls this trial a success. Er, I should say, a step in the right direction.

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Makeup Bag Giveaway Winners Announced

Posted on July 9, 2011 by NicolePearlTBG

Congrats to Cynthia and Aleya, winners of the Vemayca cosmetic case. Stay tuned for my next great giveaway. Hint: it’s a best-selling makeup must-have you’ll want this summer!

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