My upcoming Review of Bobbi Brown's 'Buffing Grains For Face'

I love a great exfoliator! I feel so much cleaner and my skin feels and look rejuvenated!

I have come across alot of different exfoliators I have liked for my body but not many for my face.
For my body I prefer a blend of coconut butter and exfoliator beads, but one of my favorites has been the sea salt from The Sanctuary.

I have heard so many great things about The Buffing Grains from Bobbi Brown. Its designed for your face, and you can either mix it with water or favorite Bobbi Brown cleanser and get a 2-in-1 face wash.. What a BEAUTY BONUS (as they call it on the website).

If you have tried this exfoliator or have one of your own that you love and swear by.. Let me know!

Stay tuned for my upcoming review of The Buffing Grains!

<3 BritDoll

A Touch of Color for Summer

Hey Dolls!

So even though its June gloom right now the sunshine will be here before we know it, and keeping up with our Mani-Pedi's this season is crucial! Our hands and feet are on display more than any other time of the year.

So if you are like me and try and consider every one of the hundred colors on the wall when your asked to "pick a color", and then in no time they are ready and you just grab one of the colors you typically go for (for me it's always a dark color, like a deep Purple or rich Brown). Now we are going to get more chances to try out different colors, for me it's all about pastels and brights!

I love pastel color nails with a white outfit!
Adding some bright and neon colors to your nails is great way brighten up any outfit.
Caviar nails are another popular trend this year. I like this look for a night on the town or an event!

Check out some of my favorite nail colors and trends for this season!

<3 BritDoll

My Nicholas Kirkwood Obsession

Typically London-based, before he crossed the 'pond' to open a store in New York City, shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood knows just how to add a bit of sexy glam to women's feet, but ladies don't expect to be comfortable in these heels, comfort was not a topic of concern when designing these pieces of art!

His shoes are typically expensive, but every girl can dream and hey that's what a savings account is for, right!

Kirkwood really shows his creative side in his shoes. By using various colors, fabrics and materials in his designs, he is able to create a real masterpiece, and drawn attention to a woman's feet!

The new store in New York is all white with each pair of shoes on display, almost making you afraid to even touch them! The first US store in New York opened earlier this year.

Check out his website at Nicholaskirkwood.com


<3 BritDoll

My BEST DRESSED Picks from MTV Movie Awards!

Last night hosted the MTV Movie Awards for 2012. Some of my favorite fashions from this season made it on this Red Carpet Event!!

The MTV Movie Awards is one of the few red carpet events of the season that is not a 'black tie' event. So men can come slightly more casual, and women can raise their hemlines.

Here are some of my FAVORITES from the award show:

MILA KUNIS- ''Legs, Legs, Legs!'' Mila looks stunning in this Fendi mini dress matched with Jimmy Choo peep-toe heels that just show off her amazing pins!

KRISTEN STEWART- I love this Guishem dress for Kristen. The crazy print with her hair scrunched and put to the side is a perfect match for her personality!

LEIGHTON MEESTER- Dressed in Christian Cota, the combination of her neutral outfit and make-up and simple hair-do looks just beautiful on her.

EMMA STONE- Flawless in Martin Grant ivory bubble skirt and peplum black top with some always gorgeous Brian Atwood heels.

JENNA DEWAN- This sexy Lublu cocktail dress is something I would expect at this event, I love everything about this dress, and Jenna looks stunning in it!

ELIZABETH BANKS- This sexy cutout jumpsuit by Ellie Saab looks fantastic on Elizabeth! I love that she kept it simple with black heels and clutch!

KATE BECKINSALE- Kate is one of my all-time favorite fashion icons! This Brit looks fabulous in a nude Christian Dior dress matched with purple Salvatore Ferragamo pumps.

JANELLE MONAE- The masculine Chanel tuxedo combined with the feminine splash of pink lips and simple jewelry creates the perfect look for Janelle!

EMMA WATSON- Another Brit does me proud! Emma looks like a piece of art in this major Brood print dress and Tabitha Simmons gothic sandals. The use of black throughout her outfit was a great choice and didn't 'over-do' her look. Keeping her hair simple with loose waves and slightly pinned back keeps the focus on the dress.. Great choice for this fashion 'it girl'!

JESSICA BIEL- I almost chose Jessica to be my Best Dressed pick because this is definitely one of my favorite looks I've seen her in, in a while! She looks oh-so chic in this white Chanel dress paired with the white and green Barbara Bui biker ankle strap heels! The sleek straight hair and solid fringe (bangs) is a great look on Jessica!

CHARLIZE THERON- Charlize looks like a Classic Beauty in this beautiful red Lanvin dress with a dash of metallic in her Jimmy Choo strappy heels, just brings the outfit together so well!

MY BEST DRESSED CHOICE:
SHAILENE WOODLEY (in head-to-toe Stella McCartney)
I love an all black moment on the Red Carpet, and Shailene looks sexy and chic in this stunning Stella McCartney 2-piece! There is sexy and conservative in this outfit, and in my opinion, it's just perfect for the 'breakthrough performance' winner! The low back in the vest shows her gorgeous fish-tail braid that completes this stunning look!

What were your favorite outfits from last night??


<3 BritDoll






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Summer Lovin'

Hey Dolls,
Summer is here!!

So it's time to switch over our wardrobes.
This season, like spring will be about *PRINTS
*COLOR BLOCKING
*NEUTRALS
*STATEMENT JEWELRY

Designers such as Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, Marc Jacobs and Steve Madden have come out with some stunning accessories for this season! Check it out and see if you find anything you love!

Here are my Summer Accessory Obsessions!

What are you lovin' this Summer?

<3 BritDoll

Bronze Up For Summer!

I can't believe it ..summer is pretty much here, but if you're like me and have spent very little time in the 'Spring' sun, then it's time we discussed the pre-Summer Bronze!

The pre-Summer glow is all about feeling like a bronzed goddess by getting that faux glow, before laying out in the hot summer sun.

Here's a few of my TIPS and the PRODUCTS that help you get the look:
* To avoid getting the orange look or just going over the top, you need to think about what your tan in levels. Determine what level your skin is at right now, and where you want to be. To achieve a natural looking tan you shouldn't go up more than 2/3 levels.
* If you want an all over bronzing there are two products that I love:
-Jergens Natural Glow (a lotion that goes on clear and gives you a gradual tan. Check that the product says the level you are at right now, NOT the one you want to be at!)
-Tan Towels (Wipes that you wipe over every inch of your body, to avoid a patchy look, start on the part of the body you want the most tanned. When buying the product you have the option to buy full body or half body towels)
Both these products are reasonably priced and last a while if used correctly!
* If you want to bronze up your face, for the most natural finish, use a matte-finish bronzer for the day and leave the shimmer for night. Apply the matte bronzer to places the sun would normally hit your face (top of your forehead, down your nose, and across your cheeks)
* Make sure to keep the rest of your make-up warm to keep your glow more consistent (warm gold and golden brown eyeshadows, peach blush and clear, nude, golden glosses!) Bobbi Brown has some amazing colors!!

What bronzers do you like? Do you prefer cream or powder bronzer?

<3 BritDoll

Best Dresses From The Best Events of The Season!

I love this time of year, with amazing events such as The Met Gala, and The Cannes Film Festival, its such an exciting time for the Fashion Industry, wondering who will wear who!

Celebrities and their stylist's are busy months prior getting together everything they need to look amazing at these events, targeting to get on the 'Best Dressed' list and try avoiding the raft of Joan Rivers on The Fashion Police!

The Met Gala is an annual ball that celebrates the opening of the Metropolitan Museum's fashion exhibit at the Costume Institute. This red-carpet event is a chance for celebrities and fashion lovers to dress like they typically wouldn't at any other event. I would expect them to go all out for this ball and dress like a piece of art.
I think for women going to The Met Gala, they should pick a Statement Dress, long or short this dress needs to stand out!
Some of my favorite dresses were:
-Diane Kruger- (purple Prada gown) I am in LOVE with this dress!! it's girly with a hint drama around the edge with the feathers, combined with delicate jewelry and small clutch.. Stunning!!
-Emma Stone- (red Lanvin dress) the shape and detail in this dress makes her look like a piece of art. I loved that she kept it simple with black heels and head piece. Even though Emma's end to the evening wasn't so great, when her dress ripped in the back, she came prepared with Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz on hand who got her to cover up with a maroon patent coat as she headed to the after parties.
-Eva Mendes- (orange Prada gown) even though I'm not completely sold on the detail on the top part of the dress, the shape and color of this dress looks phenomenal on Eva!
-Katherine McPhee- (orange Elie Saab gown) orange is very popular this season and like Eva, Katherine decides to sport this color and does so, so well. Her figure looks AMAZING in this dress.. Beautiful choice Katherine!
-Karolina Kurkova- (custom gold sequin Rachel Zoe) this dress is something I expect at the Met Gala! Make a statement and look like piece of art or in Karolina's case, an Oscar! At any other event I would think the headpiece would have been too much, and the dress alone would have been enough, but Rachel Zoe knows what she's doing, and did an amazing job dressing Karolina.
-Scarlette Johansen- (gold Dolce and Gabbana mermaid gown) Scarlette looks stunning! The simplicity of her hair and makeup, is a perfect choice to show off this gown and how well she carries it!
-Gisele Bundchen- (black studded Givenchy gown) this is an example of an already stunning gown because of its shape and neckline but the studs and sequins just make it perfect for this event!
-Amber Heard (burnt pink Zac Posen Gown) Amber looks fantastic. This was a great great choice! The lines and sculpture of the dress so off her amazing figure, and having the amazing designer on her arm was the perfect accessory!
-Victoria Justice (floral and lace Alexander McQueen) for her first Met Gala this dress is perfect. I love the detail with the flowers and matched with the black lace sleeves is just breath-taking design. Keeping her hair straight and smooth was definitely the best choice, her dress already has a lot going on that anything else would just take away from the dress.

What dresses did you like?

<3 BritDoll

British Fashion Takes Over The Royal Mail

British fashion may be stamped on your mail as of May 15th!! (if you live in the UK that is)

The Royal Mail celebrated British Fashion by releasing their set of 10 stamps, showcasing some of the top, most famous British fashion designers.

Renowned photographer, Solve Sundsbo took the photos. He used real models but decided to blank out their faces and hands.

The 10 designers whose pieces appear on the stamps are:
Vivienne Westwood
Alexander McQueen
Paul Smith
Hardy Amies
Norman Hartnell
Granny Takes A Trip
Jean Muir
Tommy Nutter
Zandra Rhodes
Ossie Clark with Celia Birtwell

Don't you just love them!!!

<3 BritDoll

Are you a MINKETTE?

Hey Dolls,
Last night I was doing some online shopping and I was checking out one of my FAVORITE designers..REBECCA MINKOFF!! I just love her bags!! She knows us girls so well! Below I have added some of my favorites!! (my blog is acting weird so they are all at the end of this post)
In order there are:
*Moonstruck Hobo
*Ostrich Embossed Covet
*Straw Affair
*Classic Morning After Bag
*Spectator Schoolboy Satchel
*Spectator M.A.C (morning after clutch) Bombe
I also follow her MINKETTE blog on her website it is for the 'Downtown Romantic'..so if u think that's you, then you will lovvveee it! Everything Fashion, Nails, Food, Drinks etc.

Also check out her apparel line.. She has some Gorgeous pieces?
http://rebeccaminkoff.com/

Let me know what you think!

<3 BritDoll

GIRLY yet DEADLY

So I found these amazinggg heels on pintrest the other day and I'm just OBSESSED with them!! All the little details are gorgeus!!
I'm trying to find out where they're from!! I want!..

<3 BritDoll

Cristalliste .. The Best Kept Secret For Long Hair

The brilliant French line Kerastase brought out their new line 'Cristalliste' a couple months ago, and the long-haired ladies have LOVED it ever since!! This line is directed towards women with longer hair (natural or extensions) to leave your hair with the 3 S's SOFT, SILKY and SHINY!

The line consists of two shampoos (one for fine hair, and one for thick) ,a conditioner and a serum.

The shampoos are AMAZING as they cater to your hair thickness AND they're able to achieve what other shampoos can't.. CONDITION your ends whilst CLEANSING your roots! Sometimes shampoos can leave our hair feeling dry but with Bain Cristal you won't have that problem anymore!

Lait Cristal (the conditioner), complements what the shampoo does for your hair to leave it feeling so silky and smooth!

Finish your CRISTALLISTE look with Lumiere Liquid, the shine serum that not only adds a great amount of shine but makes your hair feel incredibly soft!! This product is to be handled lightly.. A little goes a long way. Apply it to dry and styled hair, mid-lengths to ends. (REMEMBER: this is a serum so don't apply directly to roots, to avoid a greasy look!)

Keep in mind Kerastase can be expensive but there's a reason behind it... You see RESULTS!

If you've tried these products or have any questions let me know!!

Look for the CRISTALLISTE line only in salons that sell Kerastase.

<3 BritDoll

BA-NA-NAS For Zoe!!

I have followed Rachel Zoe's career for awhile now (well before 'The Rachel Zoe Project' started), she has always been a huge career influence for me. So of course when she decided to branch out into designing a couple years ago, I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for her collection to come out... And when it did I was instantly OBSESSED!!

One of my favorite things about fashion is the inspiration behind it. I love looking at designer's look books, and Rachel Zoe's was one of my favorites this Spring! http://www.thezoereport.com/collection/

This season Rachel's palette stayed pretty much netural with some splashes of primary colors. I definitely think going simple with the colors this season was a great decision for her as the garments excel by the design and lines themselves! I love her fabrics choices. Her use of sheer fabrics and lace are GORGEUS!! Some of my favorite pieces from this line include; the blue, belted jumpsuit, the black lace sleeve-less shirt, and of course her Maxi Dresses are to die for!!

I can't wait to see what else she has to come! I will be staying tuned and I will share with you some more of my favorite Rachel Zoe updates!

<3 BritDoll

She Wears It O So Well!!

Earlier I talked about two of the most popular trends this Season, Color Blocking and Statement Trousers, now check out how Olivia Palermo wears the trends!

Olivia is definitely one of today's fashion icons. She doesn't over-do it. Below are some of my favorite looks that she wore out during Fashion Week this season!

<3 BritDoll

Make Your Hair Come Alive With TEXTURE!

Whilst sitting in on a Bumble and Bumble PK class, alot of questions came up regarding one of Bumble's new 2011 products, Texture! How do you use it? Do you use it in wet or dry hair?

This product could be a potential nightmare if not used correctly.. But if used right Texture could give you the most gorgeus 2nd-day look.

I have fell in LOVE with TEXTURE!.. This product can do so much to your hair to make it come alive!

I love creating the undone, tossled curl look on my clients and this product is a must-have to achieve that look! TEXTURE also provides lift and some hold, and best of all it absorbs oil!! But keep in mind only use a dime-quarter size (for fine hair) & quarter + (for med-thick hair)

SO HOW DO YOU USE IT?

-Texture is to be used in WET hair.

-Apply to hair (Roots-Ends)

-For those going for a more natural, messy look let your hair air dry or diffuse

-If your looking for more loose curl look, blowdry hair (keeping in mind for enhanced volume at root, blowdry roots opposite ways), curl with curling iron (1 1/2'' approx)

-Run fingers through to seperate the curls

-If a Shine finish is wanted, remember to apply your shine spray/creme, because Texture has a Matte finish

So try out the product that is creating looks that are popular on Fashion Icons such as; Alexa Chung and Mary-Kate Olsen

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Let me know how it worked for you, or if you have any questions Email me at:  thebritdoll@gmail.com

<3 BritDoll