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Custom Wedding Favor Design by Carli Windsor

christy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:38:00 GMT

For all you beauty product lovers out there, how fun are these? New York based packaging designer Carli Windsor created pretty custom lip gloss palettes to give as favors at her own wedding, and after rave reviews and orders from her guests, a business was born! Custom made with colors, fabrics and creative details to match your wedding day design, Carli loves to pair these feminine favors with gifts of cigars for the men. (With nicely color coordinated cigar labels of course!) So sweet! Check out the Carli Windsor Custom Favor Design website for more information and lovely design examples, and then work with her one-on-one to design a gift your guests will love! Even better, tell her you saw her on Junebug and receive 10% off your order! Thanks Carli!

Winter Beauty Products and Advice from Poppy Artistry

christy — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:22:00 GMT

What's going on, it's Tuesday and there's a new What Junebug Loves Post? That's right, this week there are just so many exciting things going on, and so much to report from our trip to L.A. that we're blogging every day! Woo-hoo! Can't wait to show you what we've got!

For any of you readers deciding on your wedding day makeup, or just looking to update your winter makeup look, the lovely Margaret Dybash of Poppy Artistry has got a fantastic new way for you to pull from her years of experience and get personalized beauty advice! On Wednesday, November 19th at 6pm (Pacific time) Margaret is teaming up with personal stylist Darcy Howard of Lifestyled for an "Ask the Expert" teleseminar. Just RSVP to tammara@getlifestyled.com to receive call-in information, and then, call in! It's absolutely free and you can ask questions about anything to do with makeup, beauty or style. These girls are true experts and love what they do, so don't miss this fun chance to chat with them one-on-one!

To get the ball rolling, Margaret put together a little advice about winter makeup looks and her favorite easy to use products. Thanks Margaret! Read on to learn her tricks of the trade and see why I'm so inspired to rock a luscious red lip this holiday season!

Images from HarpersBazaar.com

Winter is the perfect time to turn up the heat. Instead of mourning your summer tan or trying to get it back by hitting the tanning booth and loading on the bronzer, take advantage of that porcelain skin! Go out on a limb and try a smoky chocolate on the eye or a deep red lip. When you choose eye colors such as rich burgundy, plum, or wine instead of your classic charcoal you’ll warm up your complexion as well as add drama, so you won’t risk looking too fair.

This season is also the perfect time to purchase new colors as many makeup lines release holiday sets at great prices! Not only will you save money but sets take the guess work out of combining colors. Here are some of my favorites (available at Sephora):

Vincent Longo “Sexy Things Kit”

Stila “Step Out and Shine”

Nars "Artist Palette"

Spring Makeup and Pampering Pick-me-ups

christy — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:48:00 GMT

Up popped an e-mail in my inbox last night from Beauty.com. A newsletter exclusive luring me with an offer of free mascara (always a sure fire way to win me over!) to peruse the lovely new products on their site. Suddenly I saw clear visions of the state of my bathroom cabinet; my sad old blush compact with only a scrap of pink left in the palette, my beloved night time moisturizer that's dangerously close to the bottom of the jar, my empty tube of mascara that I've been trying to convince myself is not quite empty. I just had to click. I just had to have some fresh new products to carry me through these last weeks of winter and get me excited for sunny, lovely, energy renewing spring.

Here are the items I dreamed of last night, and that I will be awaiting in the mail with glee...

Philosophy Microdelivery Peel Treatment Wash
I love a face wash that washes makeup clean away and gently exfoliates at the same time. You can use this with Philosophy's Microdelivery Exfoliating Cloths for extra smooth results.

DuWop Doubleglow7 Luminous Face Balm
Made with loads of vitamins, this could be a great light concealor or tinted moisturizer alternative. They say it gives "instant radiance and clarity to the skin". Sign me up!

NARS The Multiple Multi-Purpose Stick in Orgasm
I can't wait to try this creamy version of Nars' best selling powder blush color, Orgasm. It's a peachy pink with a hint of sparkle that looks great on everyone, and that I personally L-O-V-E. (Remember the barely alive blush compact I mentioned earlier? This is it!)

Tarte Lip Balm Slide Tin in Mouth Off
This time of year I'm a lip balm addict and am never, ever without one lovely lip product or another. This Tarte lip balm tin makes me so happy with it's old-school shape that reminds me of middle school, and I love that it has both a glossy pink color and skin nourishing ingredients.

Now I'm inspired to do all sorts of energy renewing activities- clean out my closet, scrub my apartment clean, buy extra fresh foods at the local farmers market, play outside the next time the sun in shining. With all of the busy wedding planning you're doing, do you need a pick me up before spring? Tell us what you love to do to stay feeling great!

Wedding Fashion Inspiration from the Spring 2008 Runways

christy — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:28:00 GMT

New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is coming to an end after a week packed with gorgeous designs for Fall 2008. I dream of the day I'll get to attend such inspirational shows, but until then I'm quite happy to pour over the amazing images and descriptions from Style.com and my favorite fashion blogs. Since fall 08 seems like an awfully long way off, and at the moment I am seriously craving some sunshine and spring time, I looked back at the big trends that Style.com reported from the Spring 2008 collections and saw a few that directly relate to wedding and bridal party fashion. I can't wait to see how these striking looks are incorporated into wedding styles this spring and summer by all the creative brides out there! Which one is your favorite?

Rich, bold, saturated colors...

Top row: Dark pink strapless dress by Martin Grant, Emerald green flowing one shoulder gown by Lanvin
Second row: Yellow and black one shoulder mini dress by Andrew Gn, Orange ruffled dress by Zac Posen
Bottom row: Rich red off the shoulder gown by Christian Dior, Teal and navy gown by Elie Saab

Sheer fabrics and peek-a-boo cutouts...

Top row: Sheer white organza dress by Jill Stuart, Navy cut-out cap sleeve dress by Doo.Ri
Second row: Translucent layered chiffon gown by Nina Ricci, Short metallic white one shoulder dress by Erin Fetherston
Bottom row: Sheer black embroidered wrap dress by Christian Dior, Cream ribbon and floral embroidered gown by Valentino

Pretty floral prints of every color, shape and style...

Top row: Romantic floral print dress by Luisa Beccaria, Large yellow and black floral print dress by Gucci
Second row: Floral and tulle ball gown by Dolce and Gabbana, Modern floral mini dress by Daks by Giles Deacon
Bottom row: Silver and white floral party dress by Peter Som, Floral painted and belted dress by Anne Klein

For a Wedding That Shines!

christy — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:15:00 GMT

It's New Year's Eve, a night to shine bright and celebrate all the things you're grateful for from the past year, and all the amazing things yet to come! I've got glitter on my mind as I prepare for a night on the town, so I've gathered up an assortment of all things sparkly, perfect for a party, or for adding a bit of shimmer to your wedding day. Happy New Year!!!

For fashion that shines:
Alice + Olivia Beaded Baby Doll Dress
Dolce Vita Carmen Platform Pump
Lee Angel Jewelry Silver Rectangular Stone Bracelet
What Goes Around Comes Around Claudine Dress

For shimmering hair:
Fekkai Sparkling Shimmer Spray
Fekkai 'Hi-Lights' Hair Mascara

For glittering lips:
Yves Saint Laurent 'Touche Brillance' Sparkling Touch for Lips
Guerlain 'Kiss Kiss' Gloss
Dior Addict Ultra-Shine Lipstick
Lancome 'Precious Carat' Lip Gloss Jewel

For a bright white smile:
GoSMILE GoALL OUT- The Complete Whitening and Maintenance Starter Kit

For wedding decor with a metallic touch:
Chilewich: Woven Lattice Table Runners
notNeutral: Designers' Gilt - 22K Gold on Porcelain Small Plate Set
Thomas Paul Linen and Silk Screened Pillows

Thankful for the Little Things

christy — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:21:00 GMT

It's almost Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday of the year! Usually I host a big meal, cook way, way, way too much food and make my guests go around the table one by one and tell us all what they're most thankful for. I love it! This year I'm not playing hostess, so I was giving the "what am I thankful for" question some thought a little early. Just in case I'm not required to answer it out loud, at least I've done the job of remembering all the wonderful things in my life, and now, telling you all about it...

This year I have, of course, been thankful for my family, my friends, my health, and my happiness, but lately it seems to be the little things in life that really add some sparkle to the everyday and win my heart with their simplicity.

I am thankful for the wonderful products by Fresh that feel like decadent treats every single day. The Fresh Sugar Body Lotion in Lychee, the Fresh Scented Candle in Sugar, the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment and the Fresh Pure Vegetable Soap in Verbena are my current favs...

I am thankful for the recent albums by Feist, The Blow , Joanna Newsom and Mates of State...

I am thankful for the lovely Hanky Panky low rise thongs and the Eberjey India lace retro bralets that make me feel pretty no matter what...

I am thankful for the podcasts and streaming online episodes of This American Life that keep me company while I work. They make my heart swell every single time...

And I'm thankful for all the wonderful notes I receive from you readers! Whether you're raving about Junebug, sharing your creative ideas, telling us your stories, or just saying hi, it means the world to know you're there, and that we're all in this lovely community together. We appreciate you so!

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year?