mark. shares easy beauty plan for valentine's day

for this valentine's day, mark. {@markgirl} has shared an inspiring 4-step plan for all you beauties to help you look and feel amazing. whether you have plans for a romantic date, exciting girls night out {or in}, or a simple, quiet evening at home, these brand new beauty and fashion products are quite lovely…


take a look!

 step 1: 

so fresh and so clean!
smelling great means feeling great with mark.  bath, body, and fragrance products. i think the body butters are fabulous!

step 2:
create a flawless face.
most guys prefer a more natural look; highlight your own natural beauty with the right products. try the Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes All Over Face Palette to add a perfect touch of luminous shimmer to your skin.

step 3:
emergency touch-ups at-the-ready!
be prepared with touch-up concealer, a small compact mirror and lipstick, and fragrance pencils to keep you looking and smelling great.

step 4:
get dressed and out the door!
mark. has some fun, chic apparel and accessories for your Valentine's Day outfits. they're always on trend, and easy on the wallet.



visit meetmark.com for more ideas, inspiration and products to create your perfect valentine's day {or any other day for that matter} look!

info and images courtesy of mark.

Create a Fab Date Night Look with Stila

Stila has made it so easy to create a gorgeous look for valentine's day (and beyond) with their exclusive Valentine's Day Set. with the products included you can create a beautiful and uber-feminine look-- eyes will sparkle, skin will look radiant and cheeks and lips will be perfectly flushed.

included in this kit:

Stila Black Diamond Mascara

Eye Shadow in Kitten

Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain

All Over Shimmer *1


check out this video featuring Stila pro artist Sarah Lucero sharing her secrets for creating the date night look that's really perfect for any night out.




this set retails for less than half of what you would pay for each product separately-- an amazing deal, if you ask me! since these are all best-sellers, it's definitely worth it. visit stilacosmetics.com for more info.

xo

Valentine's Day Beauty: Soft Lips

whether or not to plan to kiss someone on valentine's day, having soft lips is always a must-have in my book. check out three of my personal faves for getting and keeping lips kiss-ready...




Motives by Loren Ridinger Lip Pumice-- to get rid of those dry, chapped lips, start with exfoliation. this little goodie contains pumice pebbles to gently exfoliate lips and comes in the form of a lipstick, so it's not super messy.




Pur~lisse Pur~Lip Comfort Daily Lip Nourisher-- once lips are properly exfoliated, moisturizing them is key. perfect for applying anytime of day, this fabulous lip conditioner contains mango and shea butters as well as vitamin E to hydrate and pamper lips.




CG Continuous Color Lipsticks in Golden Apricot and Rose Quartz

to add a bit of color without sacrificing a newly smooth pout, i love CoverGirl's Continuous Color Lipsticks. not only does the range have a really good selection of colors to choose from, but the lipstick themselves are uber-moisturizing.


tell me: what are your favorite lips products for keeping your lips feeling and looking smooth?

xo
products featured sent to me by their respected brands for consideration of review.

Happy Valentine's Day!

xo

Valentine's Day Gift Idea: Sean John Unforgivable and Unforgivable Woman Gift Sets

thinking of giving a gift this Valentine's Day? consider uber-sexy fragrances by Sean John. packaged in classic, sleek boxes, Sean John Unforgivable Valentine’s Day Sets each contain an eau de toilette and shower gel that will leave your skin feeling clean and smelling amazing all day.


one of my favorite scents, Unforgivable is a great fragrance for him. it's sophisticated and something you will love smelling on him. the citrus blend of italian bergamot, lavender, sicilian lemon, moroccan tangerine, grapefruit, juniper and clary sage, make Unforgivable an undeniably unique and unapologetically sexy scent.




Unforgivable Woman is a sensual, creamy floral created with a tonality of femininity that has never before been expressed in a women's fragrance. soft and oh-so sophisticated, luxurious layers of scent are created through a delicate fusion of the rarest ingredients. the blend of cool citrus and florals, inspired by the sun-drenched seychelles islands, and soft notes of bergamot, orange, neroli, cassis, grapefruit, apple, cucumber, piña colada and orange flower keep this fragrance delicate and beautiful.



for a fun, low-cost gift, give an Unforgivable or Unforgivable Woman Champagne Bubble Bath! these bottles contain ingredients to help you enjoy relaxation with the alluring scent of Unforgivable and Unforgivable Woman.

Sean John fragrances are sold at Macy's, Dillards and Sak's Fifth Avenue. to buy online, visit shopseanjohnfragrances.com

xo

Valentine's Day Gift Idea for Him from LabSeries

don't leave to boys out this Valentine's day! give your man a little something to pamper himself. LabSeries Active Body Wash and Hand Cream would make great practical gifts and he'll be treating his skin well in the process.

Active Body Wash is a refreshing gel based cleanser formulated with electrolytes and concentrated aloe to refresh, recharge and renew skin's appearance. it features a dual exfoliating system, and is mild enough to use as a daily wash. your guy will appreciate that it cleans his skin and keeps it moisturized right out of the shower.

if your man needs some moisture for his dried-out hands, Active Hand Cream isn't greasy, and will smooth and condition his skin without the fear of smelling "frou-frou". he may not want to admit it, but he'll be happy for smoother, healthier looking hands!

find LabSeries products online at labseries.com

xo

How To Create A Gorgeous Valentine's Day Look

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and since i know you beauty gals love tips and how-to's (i know i do!), i asked my new friend and celebrity makeup artist Melissa Walsh to put together a fabulous V-Day look (complete with tips and product suggestions) that will have you looking flawless in 30 minutes! take a look...




for the best looking skin, prepping it first is key.




Melissa says, "start by cleansing your face thoroughly. i love the Clarisonic Brush and combine this with a good face wash by Murad (i use the clarifying wash as i have oily skin but there are many different types to suit every skin type). the brush not only gets rid of any dull dry skin but also gets the circulation going and gives it an instant healthy glow!"








"next, moisturize with a good moisturiser. as anyone who has read any of my previous features will know, i adore Alpha Derma CE by Janson Beckett as it creates a tight smooth base, just perfect for putting makeup on."







"now that your skin is prepped you can start your makeup. i love Hourglass Fluid Veil foundation and use this on all my celebrity clients as it creates a perfectly even, flawless base that doesn't look at all heavy. blend this well with a sponge and then apply an undereye concealer- Jouer Age Repairing Brightener is amazing. cover any blemishes with a concealer that is perfectly designed for the job - Murad Acne Treatment Concealer hides and treats at the same time."









"for a really romantic glow, use cream blusher and blend onto the apples of the cheeks (Josie Maran make some lovely natural colors). finish with a light dusting of powder over the t-zone, omitting the cheeks so as not to dull the natural sheen of the blush."





"for your eyes, a light look with some definition is all that is needed. i really like cream eyeshadows for this as they are easy to apply and the right ones stay put all night. i really like Tarte Lock and Roll. just use the cream for this look (there is a powder on the other end). smooth the cream eyeshadow over the lid and into the crease, making sure it feathers out and doesn't have a hard edge. then, taking Laura Mercier's Smoky Eye Brush, dip the tip of it into a dark matte powder eyeshadow (dark brown or black preferably) and lightly line your top lashline."







"line your lower lids with a metallic eyeliner in gold or silver for a bright eyed look. once again a light hand is essential - Urban Decay has a great selection and they stay on all night! now, a few coats of mascara- Lash Venom by DuWop is my choice of the moment - and your eyes are done."






"for a soft kissable mouth use a rosy tinted stain- Benefit Benetint is the original and still one of the best. finally, top with Beautifull Lips by Janson Beckett; it plumps up the mouth instantly and makes your lips rosier without leaving gloopy lipgloss on your man!"



thanks Melissa!

want to create a look in 15 minutes or less? check out my feature that Melissa helped me out with for a Style Bakery Beauty feature by clicking here.

xo

Valentine's Day Gift Idea: NARS Love Set

exclusively at Sephora, the Nars Love Set will help you create the ultimate look for a recipe of pure romance. because whoever said Valentine's Day was all about flowers and chocolates obviously wasn't a beauty lover. i mean, i dont' know about you, but i would rather get this on saturday!
included in this set:



Pillow Talk Lip Gloss
the unique, semi-sheer formulation provides serious shine and imparts a warm azalea pink hue. wear it alone or over any lipstick for a perfectly sexy pout.

Sex Machine Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
combining the convenience of a pencil with the application of a lipstick, this rich, pink-mauve lip pencil provides a matte, creamy finish that will last for hours.

Orgasm Blush
the cult classic makes cheeks blush a perfect pinky-peach flush and subtly highlights with accents of golden shimmer.

Nars Love Set is in Sephora stores and online at sephora.com

xo

Valentine's Day Gift Idea: Jouer Eye Candy Collection

you may have a BFF (or two) who loves makeup, and i think this eyeshadow collection from Jouer Cosmetics would make a fabulous gift for Valentine's Day (you might even consider buying it for yourself). it comes complete with four deliciously beautiful, best-selling powder eyeshadows and includes the following shades (yes, these are full size):

*Buttercream- a soft pearly vanilla shade, to instantly illuminate the eye
*Caramel- a shimmering soft copper- a fabulous everyday must-have
*Truffle- a matte platinum grey, to offer a softer spin on a smoky eye
*Chocolat- a stunning, shimmering bronzed brown- the perfect rich shade to naturally define the eye

sold separately, these are each $20, but as a collection is being sold at a fabulous price of $45. you could buy a couple, divide them up, add a couple of pieces of decadent chocolate, and tie them up in a bow for your friends-- who wouldn't love that?

the Jouer Eye Candy Collection is being sold exclusively at Henry Bendel and online at jouercosmetics.com

xo