Your Glamour Report

Leopard Print Races Into 2012

2012-01-05T01:46:00.000-05:00

In 2011, Leopard print was spotted on nearly everything and everybody from the pregnant Beyonce's leggings to Lindsay Lohan's bikini. This racy big cat trend continues into 2012. Get glamorous with sexy platforms, an attention grabbing scarf or a bold bangle. Whether you are on the beach, in the boardroom or in the bedroom, leopard print works. Here is a collection of my favorite leopard printed shoes, bags, skirts, and accessories.

Neutrals Gone Wild | Fashiolista

Animal Print: Wild Neutral Trend for 2012

2012-01-02T02:04:00.001-05:00

Purrrrfect Animal Prints are timeless and classic, but you may not know that many of the glamorous consider these sultry prints as neutral as black. Add a touch of leopard or cheetah print with almost any color for instant chic. Jewelry, handbags, scarfs, shoes and home decor in animal print will inspire your inner feline to Meow!

The Glamour Alphabet: C is for Cheek Bones

2011-05-08T07:16:00.000-04:00

Few things define a glamorous look better than beautifully defined cheek bones. No matter how dramatic your bone structure, sculpted cheek bones are easily achieved with carefully placed contours and highlights.

First to contour, choose a powder foundation or bronzing powder that is a half to one shade darker than your natural skin tone. Suck your cheeks in and apply this dark shade to the hollows below the cheek bones. Apply in upward diagonal strokes with a light touch.

Next, use a shimmery light shade to add the highlight. Powder, liquid or stick Highlighters come in powders, liquids and sticks. Any of these will work. Blend highlighter from the midpoint of the cheek bone back to the temple.

Finally, use powder or cream blush for a touch of color. Apply blush to the apple of your cheeks. Choose blush that blends well with the contour and highlight shades you selected.

Blending is critical. Check your chiseled cheek bones carefully and blend in any hard lines of smudged areas.

Try the NARS Blush/Bronzer Trio. It is a glamorous limited edition cheek pallet in a chic zippered compact. Perfect for creating sculpted cheek bones, featuring iconic NARS shades peachy pink shimmering Orgasm blush, sheer golden highlighting Albatross powder and gold shimmering Laguna bronzing powder.

The Glamour Alphabet: B is for Bee

2011-05-01T08:43:00.000-04:00

The Queen Bee holds the secret to youth and longevity. Her loyal subjects, worker bees, live only seven weeks incessantly working till death. But, the Queen Bee lives for seven years; outliving her subjects more than forty times over. Her longevity is not genetically determined; the Queen Bee’s miraculous fountain of youth is the most coveted glamour secret on Earth.

Queen Bees, not only lavish in incredible longevity, but also can lay three thousand eggs a day for fives years. Naturally, Queen Bees are adored for their fertility and bodacious Botticelli curves. The fabulous Queens become 42% larger and 60% heavier more than other female bees.

Like any girl living the glamorous life, Queen Bees are obsessed with their diet. Eating only, royal jelly, the magic elixir derived from pollen and secreted from glands atop young nurse bees’ heads. Royal Jelly is an incredibly rich nutrient concentrated with massive amounts of proteins, vitamins, hormones and minerals.

After more than 100 years of searching, recent experiments have isolated active component of Royal Jelly. Royalactin, a protein, is the active ingredient in Royal Jelly and accounts for the incredible size, vitality and longevity of Queen Bees.

For thousands of years, people have looked to Royal Jelly as a fountain of youth. Used to boost sexual desire, to prevent aging and as a remedy for exhaustion, anxiety, and insomnia. Royal jelly has also been reported to stimulate the growth of glial cells and neural stem cells in the brain. Preliminary evidence indicates Royal Jelly may have cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and antibiotic effects.

The first time I indulged in Royal Jelly I consumed the recommended tablespoon, and then attempted to go to sleep for the night. Suddenly, all I could think about was licking more of the imperial elixir. Before sunrise most of it was gone teaspoon after glorious teaspoon.

Royal jelly may cause allergic reactions in humans ranging from hives to death. Partake in it at your own risk.

The Glamour Alphabet: A is for Accessories

2011-04-25T01:33:00.000-04:00

Carefully selected accessories -hats, hair adornments including barrettes, clips, combs, headbands, scarves, gloves belts, gloves, and umbrellas are the easiest way to look chic. Quality always wins over quality, so avoid wearing too many at once along with grabbing handfuls of them at the dollar store.

Never buy an accessory on impulse if you are not sure about it. These spontaneous purchases are the clutter in so many closets.

Choosing a signature color is a glamorous way to approach accessories. If you love green, choose close, but never matching shades of green accessories. Any color can be worn of as neutral if it is incorporated thoughtfully.

Sixteen Sweet Unique Gifts For Valentine's Day

2011-02-07T00:46:00.001-05:00

When giving gifts it really is the though that counts, but no matter how good the intentions behind it, misses the mark with your Sweetheart on Valentine's Day can be horrible. Consider giving a one of a kind gift handmade by an artist. This is a thoughtful way to say, "You are one in a million and I am glad you are in my life."

Which of these sixteen sweet unique gifts will you give this Valentine's Day?

Five Most Memorable 2010 Shoe And Bag Trends

2010-10-27T19:15:00.001-04:00

Five most memorable 2010 shoe and bag trends are flamboyant, edgy, and sexy.

Alien Footwear
Alexander McQueen set the bar high for outlandish shoes in 2010. Few dared to wear the most otherworldly Alexander McQueen footwear designs, other than Lady Gaga.

Get Booted
Thigh-high boots in sleek styles sexed up the style of Victoria Beckham and Khloe Kardashian. Invest in this edgy look and be forever chic.

Maniac Pumps
Brian Atwood made a lasting first impression with his winning Maniac pump. Stars loved the shoe's classic silhouette kicked up a notch for maximum impact and height height. The fabulous Victoria Beckham wore her maniac pumps for day and night.

Wang Wanted
The leather is buffalo, and the studs are lined up on the bottom of the Alexander Wang Coco Duffel Bag. This 2010 Celebrity must-have bag was for only the most stylish, like Miss. Olsen.

Bagging Birkin
The Birkin is so much more than a bag. Hermes is chic style and a status symbol that never goes out of fashion. Victoria Beckham brought out her rainbow of Birkins in 2010 including pink, white, red, orange, black and aqua. It's good to be Mrs. Beckham.

Miley Cyrus Has Added Inches To Her Legs! Get Her Glamour Secret!

2010-08-28T23:00:00.000-04:00

Miley Cyrus has added inches to her already long legs! How did Miley unlocked the secret to longer legs?

Her additional glamorous inches are in her shoes. looked especially long and lean After a BBC Radio One interview in London. Miss. Miley was wearing her Fall 2010 Ruthie Davis Angelina Open Toe Pump. Miley's Ruthie Davis Pumps have a lovely silhouette and glitter with a steel rod in the stiletto.

The hidden platform in these fabulous pumps is the secret to Miley's longer leg look. Shoes for fall 2010 are full of hidden platforms including the delectable styles from Yves Saint Laurent. Get the long leg Miley style for less with Report Signature Remsen Open Toe Pumps. The Remsen Pump has a hidden platform, stiletto heel, and a bow in the back.

Glamorize Your Look In A Flash With Bold Statement Bracelets

2010-07-20T15:08:00.003-04:00

There are a few things that can glamorize your look and your mindset in a flash. Wearing a new piece of jewelry always does the trick. The easiest way to get a glamorous look is to wear bold statement jewelry. If you usually wear more subdued jewelry it is time to step outside of your comfort zone. Statement jewelry is available to suit your style and at every price point.

The beauty of bold jewelry is that you only need to wear one fabulous piece at a time. Wearing too much jewelry at once is distracting. With one piece of bold jewelry you will look elegant and glamorous. Be prepared to be showered with compliments when you step out wearing your new jewelry.

Bold bracelets can be worn everyday and add an instant touch of glamour. This is a selection of statement bracelets that look incredible. All of these expensive looking bracelets are priced under sixteen dollars. No one will believe the price.

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Elastic Metal Disc Bracelet
$12.00

A beautiful expandable bracelet with antiqued discs. Shown here in gold and also available in silver.

Suede Snakeskin Bangles
$14.00

Add some pizazz to your look with this set of 3 faux suede snakeskin gold bangles.

Friday Night Bangle
$16.00

What to wear, what to wear...when you are all out of options for Friday night, put this on and you're set! This etched shiny gold bracelet is sure to make your outfit new again. Also available in shiny sliver.

Bam Bam Bangles
$12.00

A style first seen on the runways back in the Stone Age and equally as popular today. Bam Bam Bangles are deep purple and gold, come in a set of three and are made of bone.

Experiment with bold bangles. Try stacking them and wearing them on both wrists. Have fun and get glamorized!

Quick Easy Glamourous Eye Makeup: How To Get Metallic Smoky Eyes

2010-07-09T20:04:00.002-04:00

Sultry bedroom eyes are glamorous. Smoky eye makeup in dark shades has been the sexy go-to look for a while. Dark eye makeup is not easy to apply and can end up looking sooty or muddy. The new trend in smoky glamorous eye makeup is brighter, hotter and much easier to apply.

Forget using dark matte eye shadows. Glimmering shades flattering your eyes and skin to create the new metallic smoky eye. This eye makeup trend is hot for summer and fall 2010 and I think will be around long after. It is a strong goddess look will have you looking fabulous from sunlight to candlelight.

The Metallic Smoky Eye Look:

Rachel Blison looks lovely in with smoky eyes in metallic golds. This fresh look is sexy and works day or night.

Jessica Alba flatters her dark brown eyes with metallic brown and peach eye makeup. The brown eye shadow under her lower lashes creates a more dramatic look.

Glimmering gold metallic shades glow beautifully in this look. The eye shadow is blended seamlessly.

Rhianna in the July 2010 edition of Elle wears a dark metallic smokey eye.

How To Apply Metallic Smoky Eyes:

Choose eye shadows that flatter your eye color. If you have flecks in your eyes a matching shade is perfect. Blue eyes use pinks with golden undertones, brown and hazel use metallic golds and browns, and black and green eyes use metallic plum or violet shades.

Apply the darkest metallic eyeshadow all over the eye lid and blend it upward and outward toward the brow bone. Apply the eyeshadow with a brush wet or dry. Wet application will give you more control with the color as you paint it on. Blend upward with a clean damp brush or your finger.Use a lighter metallic shade to highlight your brow bone. Apply this color with a brush wet or dry. Blend the two metallic eye shadows together well with a clean damp brush or your finger.

A spark of glimmer under your bottom lashes finishes the look. You can use metallic close to your skin tone for a lighter look or get dramatic with the darker shade on your lid. Apply with a brush wet or dry. Make a line under your bottom lashes and soften the line with a clean damp brush or your finger.

A touch the lighter metallic shade on the inner corner of each eye is a lovely option. This is easy to do and adds a professional makeup artist touch to your look.

Apply several coats of mascara. Use a wet q-tip to remove any mascara on your skin and touch up your eyeshadow.

Get Metallic Smoky Eye For Less:

There are two all in one eye shadow compacts that include the must-have essentials you need for metallic smoky eyes. Twelve eye shadow shades, two cream eye shadow shades, one eyeliner, and one eye shadow brush are included in each small sleek compact. This is great for getting gorgeous on the go.

The price for these portable pallets is an unbelievable five dollars each.

How To Make Inexpensive Clothes Look More Stylish Easily

2010-07-06T06:48:00.002-04:00

Inexpensive clothes can become more stylish easily. Use following four tips for future additions to your wardrobe and to update the clothes you already have.

Take Off The Buttons:

When a garment costs less so do the buttons. Change the buttons. New buttons can create a dramatically different look. Do something that improves the look of the piece and reflects your personal style. You could use several buttons on one shirt. Vintage buttons are nice.Play with different colors and styles, just be sure the buttons are the right size for the buttonholes.

Loose The Belt Loops:

Remove attached belt loops from any inexpensive garment. These belt loops are usually nonfunctional placeholders for inadequate belts. Carefully remove them and instantly see a style improvement.

Bring Out Better Belts:

If a belt came with the belt loops you just removed, do not use it. These belts are usually plastic and poor quality. Wear a good quality belt or belt with a scarf.

Tighten Up Gaping Fabric:

This will require sewing. You will need to find a tailor if you have yet to mastered sewing. Gaping fabric makes the garment unwearable until it is altered. This happens in sleeveless dresses and tops under the arms. It can also happen in the back, usually at a zipper. These are usually easy fixes.The alterations will add to the cost of the piece, so consider this before you buy something with this issue.

Use these tips. Look more polished and add personal style touches to your look with your choice of buttons and belts. Glamour is not about spending money.

Glamour is using what you have and making it the best it can be.