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21
Apr 13

Giveaway: L.Erickson/France Luxe Hair Accessories!

Thrilled to announce that Jennie Kay Beauty is hosting their very first giveaway with The Finest Accessories, Inc. L.Erickson hair accessories! By now, you’ve seen many of The Finest Accessories, Inc.’s products: L.Erickson, France Luxe, & L.Erickson USA: at salons, Nordstrom, & other well known stores. If you have yet to hear about them, you are sure in for a treat!

The company carries items such as barrettes, claw clips, hair ties, headbands, turbans, combs & hair sticks, ponytail holders, and even select jewelry. Their products are recognizable for their quality & appearance — they are like no other. With bright jewels, Swarovski crystal embellishments, colorful toned accessories, and tortoise colored pieces, they are strong and sturdy to hold all types of hair — curly, straight, thick, thin, long and short. They also have a wide range of styles and fashions — rocker, classic, edgy, girly, chic, and more.

Take a look at a fraction of some of their amazing accessories!



Their products feature a wide range of prices, making them affordable for anyone and everyone. They have simple everyday pieces, and high fashion couture-like pieces for nights out or big events as well. The Finest Accessories, Inc. features 3 brands within itself: France Luxe, L.Erickson, & L.Erickson USA.  Each brand features its own personality & styles of pieces.

The 2 items that we have up for grabs is this gorgeous
L.Erickson 1/2″ Pave Crystal Headband, valued at $118,

& this awesome L.Erickson ‘Atelier’ Red & Gold  Enamel Ponytail Holder, valued at $22.

To Enter:

Visit & “like” the Jennie Kay a Beauty Parlour Facebook & France Luxe Facebook
Comment on our giveaway status with your absolute favorite piece from the France Luxe site!
Then tell us which piece you’d like to win out of the Crystal Headband or Pony Cuff!

*BONUS* Share Our giveaway status for an additional entry to win!

Contest Ends Sunday April 28th @ MIDNIGHT!

GOOD LUCK! xox


8
Apr 13

Spring Lip

Tuck your oxblood fall lipsticks away in your makeup drawers…Spring has arrived!

I highly doubt I’m the only one who thinks that us New Englanders have had an awfully long winter. Couldn’t be more ready for flip flops, sun tans, and fabulous summer makeup looks.

In lieu of the beautiful weather today, we urge you to dig out your pretty pinks, corals, and nude lip colors and share with us which colors are your go-to’s for Spring.

Here are some fabulous hues others have chosen:

Matte is the continuing trend of 2012-2013, try a glossy look for daytime and a matte look in the evening. 

Looking for tips on how to spice up your makeup routine? Take a look at our 6 most requested makeup looks we created for you, our readers!


24
Mar 13

Just when you thought Kate Spade couldn’t get any better…

They’ve done it again. Kate Spade has recently launched their new brand ‘Saturday’ to the general public and we couldn’t be more excited. They feature products such as home & entertainment goods, travel accessories, clothing, shoes, jewels, sunglasses — you name it. Their products are just as fabulous, but with an even more fabulous price range; much more affordable for the everyday chick.

There is definitely a minimal range of colors and patterns at the moment, but we cant wait to see what else Saturday has in store as the brand expands!

Fabulous Kate Spade Saturday Necklace

One of the most exciting news (except for the fact that we can now buy fabulous items whenever we want without breaking the bank) but they have created a portion of the site where you are able to design your own weekender bag. This project was so fun to create. For the upper $200 range, you can color coordinate, personalize, and design your canvas bag in fabulous colors. I know what I’ll be putting on my Christmas list to my guy this year!! Check out my weekender!

Saturday also gives you the option to be surprised; you are able to click the ‘surprise me’ button to reveal various color combinations if you’re unable to make such a difficult decision :)

How fabulous is this new brand of Kate Spade?!


22
Mar 13

Jennie Kay Spring Makeup Shoot

By popular demand, we recently produced a photoshoot that showcased six of the most popularly requested makeup-looks, for both day and night. These looks are quite simple to achieve and can be a staple to any outfit or look.

Here are our favorite six go-to makeup looks of the moment:

Note: Livia’s face was prepped and primed with Laura Mercier primer, then we applied Armani Silk Foundation followed by  Stila all over shimmer liquid luminizer in kitten shimmer above her cheek bones and on her brow bone to highlight her beautiful features. Her brows were filled in with Givenchy Eyebrow Show Powdery Eyebrow Pencil in Brunette

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Dust MACPrism’ blush on apples of cheeks and blend into hairline softly.  Jennie Kay used MAC Subculture lipliner, followed by Makeup Forever Nude lip color in ‘N23‘. Apply a coat or two of your favorite mascara; used here, Maybelline Falsies in Blackest Black

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Making a ‘kiss face’, dust MAC Fleur Power to apples of cheeks, contouring along your cheek bone, blending outward but not exceeding the cheek bones. Apply a coat or two of mascara, used here, Maybelline Falsies mascara in Blackest Black. Using a lip blush, apply Stila lip color in Betsey, for a fun and flirty dimension to your look.

 To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Dust MAC Dame’ on the cheeks for a blushed look. Apply a coat or two of mascara, used here, Maybelline Falsies mascara in Blackest Black. Using a lip blush, apply NARSCruella‘ to the lips.

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. This look is the same as above, however, we added a new dimension with a winged wedge liner. We used Jennie Kay Beauty Brand Cake wedge liner, and NARS ‘Cruella‘ on her lips. This liner adds instant drama to her eyes, balancing with her dramatic red lip. Be bold and wear this as a casual day look, or wear as a fun nighttime look that calls attention to the eyes and lips.

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Jennie Kay used Makeup Forever Aqua Cream base in ‘N23′. She then applied and smudged Jennie Kay Brand Cake eyeliner to Livia’s top and bottom lid. Using the Makeup ForeverTechnicolor Palate’ Black, she applied and blended just below her outer brow bone, creating a subdued and traditional smokey eye.

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Jennie Kay used the Makeup Forever Aqua Cream as a base in ‘#15′ Taupe. Livia was bronzed using a favorite of the beauty parlour, Too FacedAqua Bunny’ bronzer. Jennie Kay then applied Stila ‘Convertible Color’ in Stone on the lids, top and bottom. Tarte  Amazonian Clay 12h Blush was dusted to her cheeks in ‘Tipsy’. Finally, the look was finished with Jennie Kay Brand lipgloss in ‘Hello Dolly‘.

These looks are extremely convertible, wear one look during the day and add a dramatic liner and lip to create a night look! We hope you love this shoot as much as we did!

*Photography by: Erin McGinn Photography 


8
Mar 13

Fabulous Finds: Chloe & Isabel

Chloe & Isabel Jewelry

I recently discovered the fabulous jewelry line of Chloe & Isabel. Their jewelry pieces are the perfect mix of modern and vintage, acceptable for everyday casual or even formal wear. There is truly something for everyone. *JENNIE KAY BRIDES: definitely take a look at some of their formal pieces, amazing! *As I tried to pull just a few images from their site to feature here, I realized I quickly filled my entire desktop with their pieces — it’s so hard to only select a few!!! Here are a few of our favorite picks:

Trendy, to-the-minute fashions:

Chloe & Isabel "Stone Embellished Collar Necklace"

"Knots & Bolts" Bracelet

"Spike & Pyramid" Earrings

"Pave Initial Bracelet"

Boho-Chic/Art Deco/Retro Inspired pieces:

"Stone Embellished Bracelet"

"Art Deco" Necklace

"Stone & Strands Mix & Match Bracelet"

Sparkly & Formal/Vintage Inspired:

"Filigree & Pearl Chandelier Earrings"

"Vintage Inspired Brilliant Crystal Necklace"

"Petite Round Stone Necklace"

"Rhinestone & Bold Chain Drama Necklace"

Chloe & Isabel Products “Are hand-crafted, nickel-free, hypo-allergenic and lead safe. Includes surgical steel posts on earrings, 2” extenders on necklaces, and signature S+I closures.Includes a lifetime replacement guarantee and a 30-day money back guarantee” www.ChloeandIsabel.com
How many companies or products do you hear of today that provide these customer features? Slim to none…

Head on over to chloeandisabel.com, we can’t wait to purchase some pieces of our own and use them to style in our photoshoots! OH! almost forgot, they offer free shipping for orders over $100 :)

-JKBP


6
Mar 13

Calling All Small Businesses!

Rhode Island Silhouette from "Mereleemade" shop on Etsy.com

As a small, locally run Rhode Island business, we see the need to support those other local businesses around us!

We are currently looking for small businesses on & surrounding Aquidneck Island — even elsewhere in New England!heck, even ABROAD– to feature on our blog, facebook, twitter, and website! :)  Jennie Kay Beauty uses social media platforms to connect with our audiences, spread the word about current specials, our business, trends, fashions, beauty, tips and more, as a successful way to engage with our fans. We are looking for giveaway product donations ranging from $10-$50 in retail value, as fan prizes for participating in our online quizzes and contests. Items such as: photos, images, beauty products, skincare, clothing, tee shirts, bracelets, earrings, jewelry – to name a few.

Our contests have proven to be of great success in the past, giving us thousands of blog and social media hits. In donating and providing us with information to host your products, you will also allow us to promote and expand your name and product.

For more information, or to get started please email us at : jennie@jenniekaybeauty.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

-JKBP

*Image from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mereleemade — place the heart over the place you love –how perfect is this for our Newport,RI brides*


28
Jan 13

Holy Tuxedo!

HOLY TUXEDO!

 

One of the hottest trends to hit the runways and streets this season is the tuxedo pant. This versaitle trend features a refined street-chic yet a reformed look that can be worn nearly anywhere, anytime.

Whether you choose to wear the entire suit look — pants and jacket– or one or the other, these two items can transform your look completely. Throw in a pair of black stilettos and you’re golden.

They come in styles such as an ankle-hugging cigarette style, a flared bell bottom, wide leg, and more. As well as various textures and fabrics – leather and silk stripes, as well as cotton, silk, linen, denim, velvet, leather and more.

We love the romantic and androgynous look of the tuxedo pant. Designers have incorporated the seasons hottest prints and colors into the look as well, making it bolder and more statement-making then ever. Take a  look at some of our favorites:

There are LITERALLY so many ways to wear this look – pair with shorts, dresses, skirts, you name it. Throw on a tuxedo jacket and look superbly polished and fashionable — just how we like it

Stay Chic Beauty Parlourettes!

-JKBP

*jennie kay beauty does not own rights to these images. 


4
Jan 13

Celebrity Style Crush: Kristen Stewart

Where has she come from?! Kristen Stewart has really evolved and become quite the fashionista on the Red Carpet.

Though many of you may not be a fan of her, her style is something you need to check out!

Her stylist Tara Swennen has been dressing her since 2007 and I really am loving her look as of late. Stewart is no longer that awkward, shyly dressed girl. Though she still may be a bit shy, her outfits scream the opposite; Swennen and Stewart have pushed a more sexual and sensual style now that her Twilight movie days have come to and end.

What I love most about Stewart is that she is a tomboy at heart. She can be seen strutting her stuff in a pair of Louboutins on the red carpet and half way through changing into a pair of Chuck Taylors; it’s what makes her real. It seems as though has an alter ego like Beyoncé and Sasha Fierce. Let’s say K-Stew’s alter ego is Jennie Kay … right? Haha

While on the red carpet you can find her in Balenciaga, Zuhair Murad, Balmain, & Stella McCartney. She sports skirts and dresses with thigh-high slits and off the red carpet she sports tee shirts, skinny jeans, and a baseball cap – she is the essence of the best of both fashion worlds.

In terms of her makeup, for such a tomboy her makeup artist does a phenomenal job of bringing out her eyes with a black smudged shadow and eyeliner or sometimes a nice gold/bronze smokey eye. Stewart also is able to wear the exact opposite and wear a very minimal looking makeup – natural and flawless. We think she looks fabulous either way and either style, and we happen to envy both!

 
-JKBP xx

29
Aug 12

Rockport Walkability

So lets be honest here…I am a lover of leopard, neon, glitz, bedazzling, sequins, and some things that many people may perceive as gaudy or tacky …but to JKP — its amazing and FAB!

Honestly, when I first thought of Rockport, style did not come to my mind. I always thought that they appealed to an older crowd, my  have times changed! Shoes are trendier, prettier and feet are happier. Rockport sent me some shoes to have and to hold! Free shoes –yaaaaaaaaa!!!

How it all unfolded: I receive a box in the mail from Rockport … the Hubby excitedly rips the package open, thinking I am getting some new addidas/Rockport Running shoes. To his surprise, he pulls out a pair of high heeled leopard booties. His response? “Uhhhh these are not sneakies!”.

Naturally my face lit up, I whipped off my flats and slid into the nearly 4 inch heels, and to my pleasant surprise the shoes were not only extremely comfortable but also surprisingly LIGHT.

Best part is I will actually wear these! The leopard booties, grrrrrr, or should I say Presia Zip Shootie in leopard pony, feature adiPRENE by addias from Rockport’s Walkability Line.

Shooties!? — I love that they are called shooties! Adi-what!?

Adiprene by addidas is a new technology where basically, sport meets fashion.

  1. Adiprene lies beneath the heel of the footbead to absorb shock
  2. Adiprene lies beneath the forefoot of the footbed and helps to provide energy and rebound

[adiprene by adidas + fashion & trendiness = Rockport Walkabilty  ... in other words, happy pretty feet!]

  Now all my friends know Jennie Kay is not a heel girl. Don’t get me wrong yes I do love heels and yes I do buy them (occasionally now, not as much as I did when I was single and still mingling) But I CANNOT, I repeat CANNOT walk in them…I am very awkward and there has been a few too many face plants, heel rolls, and tumbles in heels for this gal. Straight from the heart here it is….

Will I buy a pair? Absolutely, BUT, I will stick to Rockport flats unless I need them for an event, in which case you know I will be sporting these :)

The Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Comfortable
  • Still a nice heel (thin and slender) I am not into chunky clunky heels
  • Great with pants, skirts or shorts…very versatile.
  • Stylish

The Cons

  • My only concern is how the pony hair will hold up if I am caught in the rain one day with them on but I will be sure to keep you posted!

Interested in purchasing a pair of these babies?! Comment below and I will send along a coupon! :)

-JKBP


4
Aug 12

Sun Cushion-Trend Alert

I am so JELLY first the Asian skincare market had BB creams and didn’t share now the newest products are Sun Cushions. Asian women do have beautiful skin {so envious!} me want!

A sun Cushion reminds me of the old Stila foundation back in the day called Stila Pivotal Skin Liquid Makeup.{shown below} It was a compact that when you opened it it had a sponge that was built into the compact where a cream or powder would be. and you would us your fingers {or I would} and dab on the sponge to get the foundation out and apply it on your face with your fingers. { it was great for my extra dry  flakey skin hawt huh!}

Well a sun cushion looks very similar but it is an all in one product! And you don’t have to use your fingers they come with an antibacterial sponge {i can think of quite a few products that need this technology} not naming any named…eheeem MAC Blotting Powder

  1. Brightening
  2. UV protection
  3. Makeup
  4. Cooling effect to sooth skin
  5. Sweat-proof & Waterproof
  6. Light weight
  7. Quick application for on the go touchups
  8. Very natural application

Now lets just hope these products will arrive in the US a bit faster than the BB Creams because I’m dying to get my mitts on these bad boys!