Tuesday, May 21, 2013

{beauty board} lift those locks!

Score va-va voom tresses with these 5 products guaranteed
to lift locks and restore life to limp strands.

lift those locks!

1} Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Thickening & Strengthening Mousse A teeny tiny dollop inflates hair {in all the right places} giving you a full, thick feel. Want more lift? Style with a round brush and blowdryer after application.

2} Ojon Volume Advance Thickening Spray 8 - 10 spritzes pumps up the volume of flat hair, while adding touchable, bouncy texture and shine!

3} Bumble and bumble. Thickening Full Form Mousse Towel-dry hair, run a wide-tooth comb through, rub a quarter-size amount on your roots, blow dry, and voila! Perfect, straight-from-the-salon volume. Bonus: Massage a nickel-sized amount into roots, and finger comb to create volumized updos on dry hair or second-day strands.

4} Living Proof 'Full' Body Boosting Root Lifting Spray for All Hair Types Effortlessly lifts hair at the roots, and keeps it looking beauty queen beautiful {never frizzy} in rain, shine, or the dreaded by hair the world over...humidity!

5} ALTERNA Bamboo Volume Uplifting Root Blast 3 - 4 sprays coupled with a few mosh-worthy back and forth hair flips creates an insane amount of volume for days {yes, days}. Bonus: Out of dry shampoo? No problem. This product is just as effective at absorbing oil and giving lift.

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FTC Disclosure: Oscar Blandi's Hair Lift Thickening & Strengthening Mousse was provided to me for review. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

Monday, May 20, 2013

NOTD: Essie Cascade Cool

Two coats of Essie Cascade Cool. A Creamy, Sweet Dusty Pink.

I feel as if I’m on a never-ending hunt for the perfect Barbie pink {as are a number of my friends}, but the search is over because this. is. it.

Lighter than Revlon's Flirt, and more pink-toned than mark's Cupcake, Cascade Cool is a blue-based pink that morphs seamlessly from spring-perfect pastel to beach-ready bright.

Like Bikini So Teeny {its collection sibling}, application for Cascade Cool was incredible - two perfectly opaque coats with no streaking, no pooling, and no bubbling. This color earned me countless inquiries from strangers - definitely a conversation-starter.


What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?

Follow me on Instagram @cafefashionista to see more of my favorite nail colors / art.


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Sunday, May 19, 2013

{beauty board} ballerina nails

Let your fingers do the dancing with elegant nail colors
inspired by the beauty of ballet.

ballerina nails
Clockwise from left
.

Layla Caviar Effect Nail Polish in Ballet
Essie Ballet Slippers
ELLE Cosmetics Nail Lacquer in Tutu
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in 167 Ballerina
Forever 21 Ballet Shoes Nail Polish
Rescue Beauty Lounge Plie
NARS Arabesque
OPI My Pointe Exactly
Venique Nail Lacquer Pointe to Ballet
SEPHORA by OPI Nail Colour Let's Plie

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

get fit fashion {albionfit review + giveaway}!

Not a single day goes by where I don't dance or workout {usually both},
so, while I do love my heels and skinny jeans, I tend to incorporate
fitnesswear into my daily wardrobe - yoga pants, fitted racerbacks, lightweight
off-the-shoulder tops
; thus, when I'm shopping for workout clothing,
I try to make cute choices that allow me to show off both sides of my personality...
the fashionista and the dancer / semi-fitness freak lover.
So my introduction to ALBION, a company that specializes in women's
fitness and swimwear
, has been all sorts of epic.

ALBION manages to bridge the gap between sporty and chic, delivering a
wide array of colors {ballet pink, anyone?} and styles that look
just as glam in a dance studio or at the gym, as they do at a chic
bistro for Sunday brunch.

26.2 jacket

I was lucky enough to receive the 26.2 Jacket in Coral {P.S. gorgeous color},
and in the last week alone, it has been styled as the topper for my leotard
{ballet}; kept me looking long and lean during countless cardio sessions;
and served as my stylish cha cha partner. The slim fit is
ultra-flattering; but what I love the most is the bright color and
resiliency which makes movement incredibly comfortable.

And now for what I think all of you will love...the chance to
win a 26.2 Jacket of your own!

Cafe Fashionista has partnered with ALBION to bring one {1} lucky
reader their own 26.2 Jacket {in Coral, White, Teal, or Black} -
a $98.00 Value!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Good luck everyone!

In the meantime...if you want to do a little shopping, now through 5/22/13,
save $15.00 on all orders of $50.00 or more with
coupon code CAFEFASHIONISTA15
.


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FTC Disclosure: This product was provided to me for review by ALBION. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

Friday, May 17, 2013

kick-start your summer with keds!

I don't think it's possible to get more All-American than Keds.
They are, essentially, the footwear version of Apple Pie. And, like apple pie,
they basically go with everything - especially during
the spring / summer months {mine tend to spend
a lot of time hanging out with cutoff denim shorts,
simple dresses, and cotton rompers}.
So, of course, the new Champion Summer collection, has left me
a bit obsessed. After all, Memorial Day is a week away,
and each and every one of these styles would be so. perfect
to celebrate in!
keds 2

Champion Summer {clockwise from top}: Champion Summer in Lavender + Champion Summer in Light Yellow + Champion Summer in Cherry Pink + Champion Summer in Cloud Blue + Champion Summer in Peach + Champion Summer in Lemon Lime


Are you a fan of Keds? Which color would you wear for Memorial Day?


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Thursday, May 16, 2013

{fashion folio} bohemian beach

glam beach
Ancient Greek Sandals Alethea Flat Sandals in Natural + Citrine By the Stones Varo Ring + Melissa Odabash Coleene Knitted Cotton-Blend Top + Essie Sand Tropez + Wouters & Hendrix 14 Stack Bracelet Set in Gold / Horn + Gucci Snake-Print Triangle Bikini

The sandy shore of the beach is just as much a catwalk come summertime as it is a location for catching a few rays. As such, it requires C-H-I-C. Chic. We’re talking fringe, tatters, and sandy hues a la a knit top that allows your swimsuit to peek through, with a hemline that hits just below the bum to show off a little leg. Think Brooke Shields as Emmeline Lestrange in Blue Lagoon.

Keep the earthy, beachy vibe going with a neutral suit in a subtle print {snakeskin is my go to}, coupled with strappy, crisscross flat sandals {in Natural, of course}. A hodgepodge of stackable bracelets ranging from gold to horn hues paired with a chunky, conversation-worthy asymmetrical ring boost the bohemian factor of your look; while a nude polish on tips and toes serves as the perfect finishing touch to your sandy style.


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

there's a {fashion + beauty} app for that!

My iPhone? Yeah, it basically never. leaves. my. side.
We're talking take-it-everywhere-I-go-and-
sneak-peeks-at-the-screen-as-often-as-possible
status here.
One of the main reasons I have such a strong connection to
my phone {http://www.phones4u.co.uk/}?
Apps.

Instagram is my virtual home-away-from-home; Twitter
is like my lifeline; and Facebook? Not gonna lie...
I check it daily. But some of my favorite apps fall into the category of
fashion and beauty {no surprise there, right?}.
And...I'm about to introduce you to them.
You. Will. Love. Trust.

BERGDORF GOODMAN Today's Shoe App

POSE Fashion + Beauty App


MANI DIARIES Nail App


STYLEBOOK Closet + Wardrobe Fashion App


FOREVER 21 Shopping + Fashion App


What are some of your favorite fashion + beauty apps?


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FTC Disclosure: This post was written in partnership with phones4u. All opinions expressed herein are my own.