Posts Tagged: fashion


30
May 12

Sneak Peak: Style File

Summer has crept upon us, wedding season is in full swing. Been a little behind on the blog lately, but back at it!

In between cuts, colors, and bridal trials galore, we’ve been working on another segment of the style file collaboration with my friend and photographer, Erin McGinn!

The rain held off in downtown Newport long enough for us to gallivant amongst tourists in colorful getups and sparkling jewels from Francesca’s Collection Newport

Here’s a peek at one of today’s shots!

www.erinmcginn.com

Photo cred: Erin McGinn Photography; www.erinmcginn.com

…& of course a few instagram pics! 

More to come soon, stay tuned!

-JKBP

 


2
May 12

For the love of…Caviar

So since we’re on the roll of showing you guys some bright and outrageous trends of the spring and summer, we figured we’d share one of the most recent; the caviar manicure. Now we know what you may be thinking, fish eggs?! nails?!

Featured: Ciate Caviar Mani Kit

The caviar mani is named because it is a process of polishing your nails and adding micro-beads to your wet nail, thus giving the appearance of a caviar, textured layer across your nails.

Currently, the caviar nail kits run for around $25 and was brought to Sephora last month, however, they’ve run low on stock and it’s become quite hard to find.

Because we love our blog followers, we’ve decided to share a little secret with you guys on how to DIY caviar mani for a fraction of the price!

All you’ll need:

* Martha Stewart Microbeads (can be found at your local Michael’s Craft) — there is also a brand called “Reflections” which has these microbeads as well!

* Your favorite colored polish — either a complimenting color, matching color, or something completely random depending on the look you’re going for

* Clear Top coat

* A tray/bowl- to catch the excess beads

The process is simple:

Please note, for this caviar method, you will do each nail through the process one at a time. 

1st: Place one coat of colored polish on all ten of your fingers. This will serve as a base coat for your second coat of color

2nd: One finger at a time, polish a second coat of polish. 

3rd: On that same polished finger, hold it over the tray or bowl and gently sprinkle and coat the nail with microbeads.

4th: After coating nail with beads, gently push down on the beads to form a uniform and flattened surface and to ensure a better stick of the beads to the nail.

5th: Take a top coat and simply add it to just the tip/edge of the top of your nail to prevent chipping. 

6th: Repeat for the rest of your fingers!

Voila! You have an expensive looking but cheap caviar mani! :)

Be sure to pour the excess beads from the bowl back into your container to use again. You can also use the caviar mani to accent your current manicure by doing it to your ring finger on each hand.

We love this trend :)

-JKBP

 


2
May 12

Dip Dyed Fashion?!

To follow up with the recent ombre and dip dyed hair trend, we are seeing more of this trend in fashion as well.

Think dip-dyed clothing, and manicures. Slightly reminiscent of acid-wash jeans of the 80s…with a modern, punk-glam, or even chic look.

Some more drastic than others…

Would you incorporate a dip dyed piece into your closet or your manicure regimen??

-JKBP


30
Apr 12

Dip Dying & Colored Ombre

Okay so we may have discussed this before, however, it seems to be coming up a lot in magazines and websites; the craze for dip-dying hair and rainbow colored ombre hair.

Think my little pony meets modern, chic, fashionista!

Cotton candy, pastels, and vibrant and bold rainbow tones…possibilities are endless.

There are subtle or vibrant ways to embrace this trend, one that could easily be hidden by tucking hair into a bun at work, or a simple trim could remove unwanted color. At the beauty parlour, we have dip-dyed extensions as a lasting but not-permanant alternative. There are also semi-permanant or wash-out treatments being offered as well.

We are loving this colored trend, what do you guys think!?

-JKBP


30
Apr 12

Jennie Kay’s Style File

I had the pleasure to collaborate with one of my besties Erin McGinn. The fabulous photographer, writer, stylist, & editor of the amazing Bliss Publications. Erin and I came up with a concept for my traveling beauty chair. It really came naturally to us. Erin said “hey can I take a few pics of you? I have an idea”, of course I said “yes can I bring my hair chair everywhere we go??” Erin laughed and said “yes, you can say ‘my chair goes everywhere!’” There you have it, my traveling beauty chair went from the private dock on bowens wharf, to Easton’s beach, to Sweet Berry Farm … my chair travels everywhere!

My favorite part of the day was when we set up camp in the wharf outside The Clark Cook House a woman started clapping and said yaaa! we are going to have a performance, and then she asked if I wanted to “borrow” her dog… Seriously there is never a dull moment when Erin and I get together!

Erin and I really love the hunt, that is the hunt for a great prices and a unique find. We are sequin hunters, TJ Maxx stalkers, and vintage store hoarders.

Fashion: Inspiration Brighter the better and colorblocking

Chair: Jennie Kay Beauty Traveling Chair

Orange Dress: Tj Maxx
Hat: TjMaxx
Skinny Belt:  Jcrew Outlet
Blue High Heels from DSW: Seychelles

For our first shoot. I went a bit natural. My hair was colored with a ombre effect. If you are unsure what ombre is I do it here at the beauty parlour and you can read about it here on my blog. I then went it with my favorite waving iron to create an effortless beachy tossled wave. (I waved my hair away from my face) Yes effortless quick hair! p.s. feathers were in when we shot this and yes I fully embraced the fad and I admit I miss them. They were so pretty! Check out my hair  below

Jennie Kay Hair:

Step 1: Split hair down the middle for a center part.

Step2: Grab you Curling Rod which you check out here if you do not have one to see my fav

Step 3: Section you hair into 3 sections and clip each section out of the way. This is so you make sure you don’t miss any hairs (section in layers and think of a tiered cake; top section, middle section, and bottom section)

Step 4: Wave the hair with the first wrap around the iron away from your face. Continue throughout your whole head

Step 5: Spray with A light hairspray Osis Elastic Fix then cocktail Osis Dust it an Osis 4-play mix both between hands start at the nape of your neck and finger through hair

 

Makeup Makeup Makeu: Now if I haven’t mentioned this shot was for my ads in some publications. I wanted the pictures to really look like me. I love natural makeup, its just my thing, so the makeup I used was very clean and simple.

For this shoot Specifically I used:concealor

Ps. The above photo I took in my salon :)

Step 1: Moisturize!!

Step 2: You can do this in your car like me :)

Step 3: Conceal under eyes and Blemish with Cargo Cosmetics One base concealor + foundation in one (must have!)

Step 4: Too Face Aqua Bunny Bronzer is applied all over the face you can see my video here on how to apply bronzer

Step 5:Makeup Forever Uplight  is your highligher you want to place that on high points of your face also in video here

Step 6: Apply Stila Prime Pot taffy all over lid (use finger works great less is more!) An dab some Stila Kitten eyeshadow on the lid over the taffy (not shown in pic)

Step 7: Curl lashes first then apply Loreal voluminous mascara start at root and wiglle wiglle wiglle towards tips

Step 8: Smile and add Stila convertible color in gladiola to apples of your cheeks and lightly put on lips

Step 9: Finish with JENNIE KAY gloss in Patty cakes (available for purchase at the beauty parlour)

(You can watch an application of a similar look on our Tune In Tuesday Video’s on the JKBP Facebook fan page! https://www.facebook.com/Jenniekaybeauty)

Voila! There you have it the how to makeup and hair for our first style file shoot!

-JKBP

 


20
Apr 12

Ballet Flats

I have a love affair with ballet flats — I love flat shoes! Don’t get me wrong heels are amazing. This girl, simply, cannot walk in them :)

You would think being a gymnast for all those years I would be able to balance in 5 inch stilettos, yeah… not so much!

SO… here are a few Spring shoe trends that are right up my alley!

Pointed Ballet Flats


Ballet Flats

T-Strap Ballet Flats

Ankle Strap Ballet Flats

Ankle Strap Ballet FlatThere are so many options for flats, various colors, prints, ankle straps, heel height, and etcetera.

What are some of your girls’ favorite flats?

-JKBP


1
Apr 12

STYLE FILE

http://www.erinmcginn.com/category/style-file/

Just wanted to share with all of our loyal and fabulous followers :) , the first segment of the STYLE FILE, that Jennie has collaborated with the amazing photographer Erin McGinn, is available for your viewing pleasure :) ! It was a blast to do and we can’t wait to share more with you in the upcoming months. Be sure to check out Erin’s talents on ErinMcGinn.com

Let us know what you think!!

-JKBP


27
Mar 12

The Art of Mixing Prints

Have any of you been daring enough to try the trend of mixing prints? This seemingly mish-mashed-mix-matched sounding look can actually achieve quite a chic and fashionable look if done correctly.

Rules of thumb?
Although we’re mixing patterns, try and stick within the same family.
Following the color wheel also directs us to which colors can work quite well together. We’ve included a quite simple one, where the colors on either side of one another complement each others tones, as well as those across. Don’t use this as an actual ‘rule‘ per say, rather, play around with the colors, textures and tones.

Some patterns that go great together are:
polka dots & stripes
polka dots with leopard
color blocking & corresponding prints
florals with florals
large florals with leopard… the list is endless!

Here are some fun looks we love!

vogue.com; runningonhappiness.blogspot.com; rikshawdesign.blogspot.com

becauseimaddicted.net; pinterest

Left: Polka dots, stripes, matching pink tones, a neutral clutch with gold tones & matching gold accessories.
Top Right: Stripes & Aztec, blacks and whites bring it together, as well as colorful accessories?
Bottom: Ferragamo Spring ’12

Another fun way to spice up your outfit is by adding a bright lip color to highlight the tones in your outfit. A thick cat eye liner can also incorporate a fun mod-look to a polka dot ensemble, or any for that matter.

You can also try this trend in the home, subtlety or more pronounced. The key is the color scheme.

Mixing prints shouldn’t be intimidating, it’s fun, busy, exciting, loud, and yet at the same time it all falls together nicely…
Have you or would any of you try mixing prints? Please Share :)

-JKBP

 


21
Mar 12

Tangerine Tango

What better way to channel Summer (with recent 70+ degrees in New England, it happens to be closer than we think!) than with a bright, cheery, loud and playful ensemble or makeup look? A color you’ll see this year worldwide is the Pantone color of the year, ‘Tangerine Tango’. What is a Pantone color of the year? It is a color shade declared by the Pantone company which is mass-adopted by various industries (print, textiles, paint, and etcetera).

Tangerine Tango Fabric Palate

This attention grabbing color is sure to stand out against the rest, offering a wide spectrum of oranges, corals, and subtly neon.

Check out some of the spring runways’ and designers’ use of Tangerine tones!

Some Spring 2012 Looks

Fashionologie.com; nymag.com

Not daring enough to sport a bright orange frock? The thing is, you can incorporate this bright color in minor details, whether it be a simple accessory or lipstick color. Try a slightly more subtle grab at it, with tangerine nail polishes, and makeup hues…

Photo Creds: lovingyou.com; makeup.com; trend911.com; glamour.com

Accessorize with tangerine hues!

Kate Spade Tangerine Bib Necklace, Tarte Blush in Tangerine, Essie Polish in Tangerine, Kate Spade tote in Tangerine & Hot Pink

Love Tangerine :)

Spring is here, bring on the colors!

-JKBP


12
Mar 12

Stiletto Nails..Love em or Leave em?

Stiletto Nails are showing up everywhere. A trend I am not sure I would try…but here at on the JKBP blog we like to discuss it all! I personally prefer my nails short & squared, a bit more practical and classic. However, some fashion fads seem to be more about being adventurous and crazy  than practical. Stars such as Lana Del Ray, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, & Beyonce, have been spotted with these daggers. Some more drastic and claw-like than others…

Lana Del Ray

It’s definitely a wild trend to try. What do you guys think?!

-JKBP