The Beauty Girl’s Friday Five

May 24, 2013
Happy Friday! To celebrate, here are photographs documenting our favorite things from this past week. Enjoy :)  

1. My husband and I love the colors in this New Yorker cover and the illustration, which reminds us of us. So, we decided to frame it and hang in our bedroom. Never underestimate the potential of a magazine cover.  































2. Monday morning…downtown Chicago…what a city. 

























3. May Books Day Planner: it keeps life organized behind the absolute cutest cover. 































4. Living in a house with two son’s, baby blue has become a theme color. This baby blue Kate Spade satchel is the ideal spring accessory. 





















5. We love the new Victoria’s Secret PINK Racerback Bralette. It comes in popping hues with super cute lace detailing and will look cute under tanks this summer. 





























What are some of your favorite things from the week?

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Transform your Mani with Sephora by OPI UV Effects Top Coat

May 22, 2013
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Great Gatsby-Inspired Fashion and Beauty

May 21, 2013
We all have defining moments during our teenage years. For me, one I’ll never forget is when I saw Romeo and Juliet on the big screen. Not the classic, but the re-make with Leo DiCaprio. His golden locks, piercing blue eyes and pretty boy charm stole my heart…so much so that I cried from his overwhelming beauty in the movie. Leo became my dream guy. Over the past couple of decades, however, my infatuation with this leading man cooled. Tabloid reports about some of his antics in his personal life turned me off. Then, last week I saw The Great Gatsby. Leo was as enchanting as ever, and once again I became hooked.  Not only was Leo radiant, the entire movie was infatuating. The glitz and glamour of the roaring ’20s erupted on screen, and the decadent hair, makeup and fashion left me feeling inspired. If you, like me, are in the mood to dig through your grandma’s vintage wardrobe, here are some of our favorite ways to modernize Daisy Buchanan’s iconic style.


Drop it Low 
The drop waist dress is completely characteristic of the time period. Go casual for daytime with a short frock in a jersey material paired with sandals. Or, jazz it up at night with slinky silk, intricate beading, and stilettos. 

River Island Drop Waist Dress, $60


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A Natural Deodorant That Works!

May 17, 2013
Finding “natural” deodorants that actually work can be quite the challenge. Here at The Beauty Girl, we’re all for being conscious of harsh chemicals and parabens in anti-perspirants, but not when it leaves us smelling like a gym sock at the end of the day. In the past we’ve shared other natural deodorant options with you, and recently we’ve discovered another to add to your list. Read More
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The Beauty Girl Introduces Baby Jasper

May 15, 2013
I’ve been hunkered down the past 3 weeks as we’ve welcomed our second son Jasper (Jaz) into our family. 20-month-old Rex is a proud big brother and everyone is doing great.
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New Mess-Free Self Tanners

May 13, 2013
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Best Spring Beauty Buys for Moms Event

May 10, 2013
Last month we had our 4th annual Best Beauty Buys for Moms Event with Bump Club and Beyond, presented by Clarins, Phyto and Bath & Body Works. Moms and moms-to-be gathered at the Argent Restaurant for a night of beauty treatments (manicures, brow waxes, chair massages and micro-derm facials) powered by PrettyQuick, food, mocktails and cocktails, a presentation of my spring beauty must-haves, raffles prizes and gift bags galore. Everyone left with more than $200 worth of beauty products! To name a few: Cocktail Fragrance Bubble Bath, Jouer and Cargo lip glosses, Aveeno baby products, B. Kamins skincare, Rosebud lip salve, Bath & Body Works fragrance, Phyto hair de-frizzer, GoSwype antibacterial wipes, Clarins body oil and stretch mark control cream and the list goes on. Here are some photo highlights and a slideshow, courtesy of Tk Photography, showcasing the evening’s festivities.




HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
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Spring Trend: Hot Pink Eyeshadow As Seen At The Met Gala

May 9, 2013
 
























This year’s Met Gala, fashion’s big night out, did not fail to reveal designer styles ranging from classy to even a little bit crazy. Themed “Punk: Chaos to Couture,” A-listers showed off their best interpretation of the style, some exceeding expectations and others missing the mark. One head-turning makeup look we couldn’t ignore was pulled straight from the spring runways (Donna Karen pictured above right). The usually demure Emily Blunt went bold wearing electric pink eyeshadow. NARS makeup artist Jenn Streicher broke convention and used the line’s Jardin des Plantes satin lip pencil on Emily’s eyes and topped it with Desire powder blush. We appreciate that Emily took a beauty risk, but we’re not so sure it paid off.  



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From The Lab Beauty Product Giveaway

May 7, 2013
I’ve featured some cool online subscription clubs in a previous TODAY show appearance, and they continue to be a big trend. A new one called From The Lab sends you beauty products from different brands up to 18 months before they’re sold in stores. If you’d like the chance to win one of their beauty boxes, check out the giveaway below. beautygirl
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The Body Shop Chocomania Body Scrub Review

May 3, 2013
When it comes to beauty products, chocolate is not a new ingredient, but the Body Shop’s Chocomania Body Scrub ($14.25) really stands out as a favorite amongst all the other cocoa-scented products on the market. This scrub is an exfoliant made to slough away dead skin and leave behind a thin protective layer of moisture. Read More
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