BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Review: Kitsch Hair Ties

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Much to Dave’s dismay, I wear my hair up a lot. My hair just can’t retain body without the help of a curling iron, Velcro rollers and a miracle. It’s precisely why I can’t leave the house without a hair elastic slipped around my wrist or a dozen tucked into my bag and my car (in lieu of money in the change drawer). These hair ties from Kitsch are so much prettier than the standard elastic and make a midday ponytail look like an intentional beauty choice. (I’m partial to the glittery “Berry Bling” set.)

Stay tuned for information on how to win a set of your own during the 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways! It all starts Friday.

Sartorial Summary
Clutch: Diane von Furstenberg // Earrings: Kate Spade (check eBay) // Top: J.Crew // Hair Elastics: c/o Kitsch 

Beauty Essentials for After-Work Events

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As an event planner for a local business magazine, I don’t often have time to prep right before an after-work gathering. (In fact, I’ve become accustomed to changing clothes in the confines of a small bathroom stall!) Keeping my makeup and hair looking picture-perfect throughout the day takes some effort in the morning, but it’s worth getting up early. Here are a few beauty essentials I rely on:

  • Pretty Cosmetic Case – It’s a chic way to tote mascara and lipstick to the ladies room minutes before the guests arrive.
  • Velcro Rollers – Curling my hair and setting it in Velcro rollers helps retain body throughout the day. (Visit Elle’s blog for a great tutorial.)
  • Concealer – A little extra concealer keeps me looking bright eyed even if I’m running ragged!
  • Dry Shampoo – I have fine hair that lies flat and listless by the time 5 o’clock rolls around, but this dry shampoo gives it extra oomph.
  • Eye Shadow Primer – Creased eye shadow tops my list of beauty annoyances. I’ve found that this primer eliminates them completely.
  • Travel-Size Fragrance – Just a little spritz puts you in the party spirit.
  • Bright Lipstick – Even if the rest of your makeup fades, lipstick in a punchy color transforms your look.
  • Foundation Primer – I’m a recent primer advocate. It really does keep your makeup smooth and fresh longer than going without.

Snapshot

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Few things are more fun than coming home to a package full of beauty supplies c/o Apothica. I’m particularly fond of the Tocca candle in “Stella,” a sweet blood orange fragrance.

The Essie polish in “Cascade Cool” is a fairly close substitute for Revlon’s “Pink Lingerie.” Since I use Revlon’s quick-drying formula so often, it doesn’t take long for the polish to become thick and unusable.

It’s the Little Things

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OrangeLipstick

My go-to lipcolor this spring: Revlon’s Colorburst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti.

PhotoBooth

A souvenir from last weekend’s wedding and a new pair of Kenneth Jay Lane earrings via Gilt.

PinkSandals

Hot pink sandals. Unfortunately, ASOS sent the wrong size and now they’re sold out. (I ordered this pair as a replacement.)