Spring Beauty Looks

Even though spring is still quite a ways off, you can wear some of the trends seen during the Spring 2013 fashion shows now for winter. New York, London, Milan, and Paris all showed us some makeup and hair that is great to start wearing now and through Spring. We saw smudged eyes, matte and bright lips and ponytails as long as that drop-waist dress that's hiding in your closet. We can't wait to try some of these trends and we're sure you can't either, so why wait?

The Smudged Eye

The heavy smudged eye seen in Paris like the one above at Guy Laroche is easy to wear now for winter as well as in Spring for those nights out. Make sure you use black or a dark grey to line all around your eyes and apply a little more mascara than you usually would to achieve this look.

Low Ponytails
Ponytails come in all different ways but spotted at Alexander Wang was the low, dropped down to the base of your neck. This look is easy to achieve whether you are running late or not because of its level of chicness.

Bold Brows + Bright Lips
Bold eyebrows and loud lips made a huge statement during New York Fashion week and have been trending for a while, which is great for transitioning from winter to spring. Jason Wu made Cara Delevingne's statement brows even more bold and added a bright red lip to polish off the look.

All photos courtesy of Beauty High

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Hair Trends: 2013

This year the hair trends are all about texture and braiding. Two things that are easily done with just a little bit of practice. Try some of these styles out for change from the daily hair routine!

1. Braided updo: Texture and hanging pieces around the face are key parts of this style

2. Voluminous straight hair: Back comb hair on each side of the part for extra volume

3. Rounded bangs: blow-dry with a round brush for the perfect fringe

4. Hairline braid: Braided and tucked behind the ear. Topped off with waves for a boho look

5. Hidden braid: An unexpected detail to a straight hairstyle 

6. Messy bun + headband: Textured hair and a headband set 2 inches from hairline give this look a messy yet put together edge.

7. Braided Chignon: Inside our french braid tucked inside a textured chignon is perfect for a special night out

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Holiday Beauty

Make sure you look your best this holiday season with some of our favorite beauty picks! 

Get the Holiday Look:

Liz Earle Limited Edition Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser // Ciate Treasured Posessions Nail Paint Pot // Philosophy Christmas Morningbarely Set // NARS Monoi Body Glow

Cle De Peau Extra Rich Lip Color // Deporah Lippmann 'Cleopatra in New York' Nail Color

MAC Warm Eye Pallette // Lancome 'l'absolu Golden Hat Edition Rouge Lip Color

Butter London Autumn/Winter Collection

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Pretty in Nude

This winter season, change things up a bit and go for a nude face with your holiday attire. Going "au naturale" will add something new, fresh and pretty to your beauty routine. Go for a pink cheek and dark mascara if you want something a little more girly. Get the look with some of our favorite "nude" products! 

Get the Look

1. Bobbi Brown Blush in Nude Peach  2. Jane Iredale Perfectly Nude Eyeshadow Kit  

3. Burberry Beauty Nude Glow No.3  4. NARS Illuminator in Orgasm

5. Dior Vernis Nude Collection  6. Bobbi Brown Lip Balm

7. Dior Beauty Nude Foundation

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Beauty: Holiday Glamour

This holiday season pump up the glamour effect with these bold beauty trends!

1. A thick braid, and rough smokey eye: A fishtail braid, or a pumped up version of a regular braid, and smudged brown and grey shadow with black liner give the perfect amount of undone glamour.

2. Waves and red lips: A large barrel curling iron and the perfect shade of red is a classic, go-to look.

3. A puffy bun and nude lip: The perfect day to night look, tease hair at the crown, and add a headband. Add a layer of peach lipstick or tinted gloss to complete the look.

4. Teased hair and sleek, blog eyes: Tease hair from front to back, shade eyes with a dark shadow and finish off by lining with a pop of color.

5. Sleek Bun, with jewels and black liner: Accentuate a heavy middle part with bold eyeliner. Finish off with a jeweled headband or barette. Tweet

Red Hot

This fall season, spice things up a bit with a hot red. Whether on your lips, cheeks or nails, this color is sure to make you stand out. If you don't want to bring out the bold lip, try a brighter cheek or paint your nails bright red. Be on trend with some of our favorite red picks!

Get The Look

1. Armani Rogue Sheer d'Armani Lipstick 2. NARS Blush in Exhibit A 3. Yves Saint Laurent 'La Laque Couture' Nail Set 4. Steps to a Vampy Lip 5. Armani Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow in Lust Red 6. Yves Saint Laurent 'Rouge Volupte' Lipstick in Rose Culte 7. Butter LONDON '3 Free' Nail Lacquer All Hail The Queen

Image Courtesy of Burberry

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HOL Beauty Trend: Fresh Faced

Another great beauty trend from the fall runways that is a definite favorite of ours around House of Lavande is the fresh, clean look of neutral colors and flawless skin. Achieving this look begins with a steady routine of cleansing and moisturizing, and is completed using simple colors and minimal application. 

Get the look

1. Yves Saint Laurent Radient touch luminizing pen 2. Nars Ramatuelle eyeshadow trio

3. Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker serum 4. Lancome Juicy Tubes 5. Tarte pure maracuja oil 

6. Benefit They're Real! mascara 7. Tarte cheek stain

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Ocean Blues

This season, bring out your inner sea mermaid with anything blue in your beauty routine. Whether it is a bright cobalt blue, a dark and mysterious navy or a sea foam shade, this color is sure to be fall's coolest hue. Be on trend with some of our favorite blue beauty picks!

Get The Look

1. Stila Jewel Eyeshadow in Aquamarine & Blue Sapphire  2. Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Blue Bell

3. NARS Cosmetics Cap Ferret Trio  4. Yves Saint Laurent Waterproof Faux Cils Mascara in Majorelle Blue
5. Essie Nail Laquer in Midnight Cami & Mesmerize   6. By Terry Powder Eyeshadow in Milky Marshmellow
7. Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilee

Image Courtesy of Stella McCartney

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Fashion Week: Beauty Trends

This runway season the catwalks were filled with a similar trend: au naturale. Showcasing natural hair to natural makeup, almost each designer incorporated this look into their show.

DVF changed things up a bit with a dark brow. This natural makeup with a slightly darker brow is, in our opinion (again), the way to go for a natural look. It doesn't look like you tried too hard but it makes it look like you put some effort into getting ready in the morning.
Alexander Wang tried out the natural makeup but put in a twist: slick hair. This "just got out of the pool" look is perfect for summer, especially if you are going from the pool to anywhere else. Just make sure to add a pop of color to your cheeks to offset the rest of the look.

Derek Lam went for natural everything with a tiny bit of color around the eyes. Another great look for night as the pop of color turns this natural look into something a little more upscale.

photos: harper's bazaar

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Beauty Trend: Fall Must Haves

We have all, by now been through our September issues over and over. Aside from all of the beautiful fashions, there were some major makeup moments that caught our eye as well. We talked about a few of our favorite fall beauty trends a few weeks ago, now it's time to share those essential items that are on the top of the list to get these fall trends in motion! 

Eyes: Lancome Violet Magnetique Eye Palette
Aerin Beauty Weekend Style Palette 

Lips: Nars Autumn Leaves sheer lipstick
Stila Lip/Cheek Glaze

Hair: Phyto Phytonectar Nourishing Shampoo
Bumble & Bumble Hairdressers invisible oil

Skin: Ren Bio Retinoid Anti- Ageing Concentrate
Origins Checks and Balances frothy face wash  

Nails: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color in Frenzy
Essie nail polish in Head Mistress

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The Look To Get: The Adele

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Intense 148 Eyelashes from eylure
Ombre Solo Midnight Black Eyeshadow from Yves Saint Laurent
Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils Bold Felt-Tip Pen from Yves Saint Laurent
Soft Lacquer Hair Spray from Oribe

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Fall Beauty Trends: Our Favorites

The runway shows for fall and winter 2013 and resort 2013 were filled with gorgeous beauty trends and we've put together some of our favorites for you.

BRIGHT + COLORED LIPS

The runway shows for spring 2012 were full of bright colored lips and it seems that this trend is here to stay. Fall/Winter 2013 and Resort 2013 were full of bright and colored lips ranging from bright corals and pinks to purples and reds.

Try:

Le Metier de Beaute Limited Edition Spring Haute House Lip Creme Set or YSL Rouge Volupte

PASTEL EYES + NUDE LIPS

On the contrast, nude lips also made a big presence in the shows and will be quite the beauty trend this fall. Pair this with a pastel eye color like lavender and you'll have a gorgeous, chic look.

Try:

NARS Shimmer Eyeshadow in Strada with Tom Ford Lip Color in Blush Nude

BIG HAIR + DARK EYELASHES

Bring back the beehives and the fake eyelashes! We love this trend and can't wait to pull out our best glam looks this fall. Something about big hair and long eyelashes really makes your whole outfit and attitude feel glam and classic.

Try:

Frederic Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray and Dior Diorshow New Look Mascara

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Beauty Trend: The Bun

You don't have to be a ballerina to sport the bun these days. The "bun" has been a popular choice when it comes to hairstyles because of how super quick and easy it is to put together. (Not to mention it keeps the hair out of your face on a hot summer day.) 

Celebrities, socialites and fashionistas have been showing us all the different ways to wear this trend, from a messy bun to a perfect top knot. We've put together some photos of our favorite ways to wear this trend and definitely will be trying these on our hair!

Photos:

One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven

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Love Your Skin

Skincare is an essential part of beauty and should be apart of every woman's daily regime. With so many options out there it's hard to choose what is best for your skin. We've put together some of our favorite skin care products and the little secrets on the best ways to use them. 

1. Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream: The best for dry, chapped skin as well as burns, cuts and scrapes. Put on before bed and let it work it's magic overnight! Comes in fragrance and fragrance-free.


2. Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment: An anti-aging lip treatment proven to repair, nourish, plump, and smooth wrinkles around the lip area. After all, you have to treat your lips the same way you treat your eyes! 


3. Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic: This heavenly floral-scented, non-drying toner refreshes, soothers and brightens your skin. Alcohol-free, it adds a fine layer of moisture so it's great to spritz on at any time of the day, especially if you are traveling! 


4. Josie Maran Argan Oil: A lightweight oil that can be used as a daily moisturizer or treatment for skin, hair and nails. If you use argan oil for your hair, use the excess on your hands to moisturize your skin or put a small amount on your face before you start your makeup.


5. Chantecaille Nano Gold Energizing Cream: A powerful healing cream, it consistently replenishes skin's energy using nanotechnology to safely deliver the power of pure gold. 


6. Chanel Ultra Correction and Firming Night Cream: Great to put on your face before bed, this moisturizer goes beyond surface action and offers a firming approach based on a natural lifting effect at 
the heart of the skin.


7. Creme de la Mer The Eye Balm Intense: The appearance of puffiness, irritation and other signs of fatigue begin to fade as the eye area is renewed, creating a look of life and youthfulness. Use with the   
sterling silver applicator day and night to achieve the best results.





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Beauty Trend: Braids

Braids have been making a comeback from "Lauren Conrad" bang braids to the Swedish style, crown braids worn by Nicole Richie. Whether they are french or fishtail, in ponytails or on the side, these photos of beautiful braids will inspire no-fuss and easy hairstyles all summer long.

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Spring Beauty

Spring is here and that means it's time to revamp the makeup routine now that the cold winter months are behind us. Taking notes from Harper's Bazaar, it really seems to be all about the eyes this Spring.  Here are some of the looks we love!

Red Lips

 A Fresh Face

A light moisterizer and light reflecting, hydrating foundation are great for this look

Dramatic Lashes

From feathers, to colors, to beautiful long lashes, you can get creative here!

 Extra Smokey Eyes

smudged and bold, the extreme smokey eye is the perfect dramatic addition 

Glittery Shades

another moment for bringing out the creativity- decorating the eyes

 Cat Eyes

Try adding a twist the the classic cat eye

 Pops of Color

Blod, yet totally wearable additions to an otherwise simple look

Bold Brows

Reminiscent of 1960's glam, bold shaped brows add a feminine touch

Rosy Lips

Paired nicely with the rosy cheeks, blot on a soft color that will go well with all skintones

 Rosy Cheeks

 A touch of color to add a sun kissed glow

Shining Metallics

Cream based metallics or whites add a bold yet somehow still subtle shine

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Beauty In The New Year

Throughout the year it's very easy to get lazy in our routines and daily beauty upkeep, so the beginning of the year is a perfect time to get back into the swing of things and try out some new products and get creative in your daily makeup routine as well! Here are a few great products that we suggest to get you in that beautifying mood that we all love so much! 

Skincare:

1. Clairsonic skincare set

2. Murad Serum to even out skin tone

3. Clarins nightly repair cream

4. Laura Mercier tinted SPF moisturizer 

 Hair:

1. Ojon restorative hair treatment

2. Oscar Blandi dry shampoo

3. L'anza thermal defense flat ironing spray

Makeup:

1. Nails Inc. Wyndham Collection, nail effects

2. Smashbox Legendary lipstick

3. Urban Decay Urban Ammo eye pallete

4. Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes

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Beautifully Inspired

We are always on the lookout for things that inspire us here at House of Lavande, and as we have mentioned before, one of our go-to destinations for all things beautiful is Anthropologie. A catalog team has recently returned from a trip to  Southeastern Peru, where they captured absolutely stunning images of the land, the people, and the towns. All of these images are featured in the just released November catalog (you can See an online version of the catalog here.) Bright colors, beautiful scenery and the creative touch that only Anthro can provide make this another inspiration filled catalog for all of us to enjoy.

Women of this region in Peru wear colorful woven skirts with petticoat underneath. Almost always paired with a wool sweater and a hat, you can often tell what region a woman is from by the type of hat she is wearing. 

Sunshine through the mountains

The Islands of Los Uros in Lake Titicaca. Islands that are made of reeds by people who preceeded the Incas. The current residents maintain the islands by constantly piling on additional reeds. 

Fall color inspiration

Up close with treasure at the Pisac market

Islands and boats made of reeds, and bright beautiful colors

Cover shot location

More inspiring fall colors from the Pisac market 

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