Win and celebrate winter whites with make-up from Shu Uemura and Make Up For Ever.
Hi! Keeping my promise to ride the holiday season out with festive, fun holiday giveaways, here's one I've been saving eagerly for the end of December because it symbolizes my favorite color, or maybe I should say non-color: WHITE! I've loved white everything forever. White clothes, furniture -- and white make-up is actually a ton of fun, and actually quite versatile.
For example you can use the above white eyeshadow (a hard to get one from Shu Uemura!) as a highlighter to bring out your bone structure. Use your fingers to gently dab a little on your brow-bones, the bridge of your nose, the point of your chin, and your cheekbones. You can also use a small, pointed eye makeup brush to apply a tiny bit of the white eyeshadow to the inner and outer corner of your eyes to brighten them. The results may surprise you :-).
To have a chance to win the goodies just tell me how you feel about white make-up, in the comment form below. Winner will be announced next week!
--N.C.
*And the winner is Cindy-y! Thanks for commenting!
A giveaway with sparkly items from Nars, MAC, Orly, C.O. Bigelow, CoverGirl, and more!
Hi there! Sorry it's been awhile everyone! This busy mama has been having a whirlwind of a month (I moved houses/home offices among other things), but I'm back and the holiday giveaways are happening strong -- no worries. Here's one full of sparkle and glimmer, and there's even a little scent in there to please you. Have fun with this! Just comment below and tell me how you feel about make-up with shimmer, and you'll be entered to win! Have a great day.
The lucky winner will be announced next week.
-- N.C.
*And the winner is Danielle: thanks for the fabulous and funny comment!
Have fun with this Nail Color Giveaway: with polishes and fun effects by Zoya, Essie, Milani and Sally Hansen.
With the holidays abound, I figured it was a great time to do a bunch of giveaways. I haven't been doing enough and the NuyBeauty closet is chock full of pampering products to gift to all of of you -- my thoughtful, deserving, loyal viewers and readers! Here's one for all your manicures and pedicures. Just comment on the post below, and I'll announce the winner next week!
-N.C.
*And the winner is Katy! - thanks for the wonderful comment! Yay!
NuyBeauty.com Halloween Beauty Giveaway: Comment on this post to have a chance at the fun, products that could be yours!
Halloween is a time when our kids get to go buck wild in pure sugar-highs and smile in their cool costumes while we admire, gush, and snap away with our cameras and smartphones. And, I thought on this day, when we mothers pour our energies and hearts into our children, their festivities and costuming -- that I should give away a special treat bag full of beauty and pampering items just for us Mamas.
Because we deserve it! Just comment on this post to have a chance at winning the surprise giveaway bag. The winner will be announced next week. Have a great Halloween!
THE LUCKY WINNER IS MARY! YAY! xxxxxx - NUY
-N.C.
Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.
Who doesn't want to look fabulous quickly? The clock is usually never on my side when I'm running to an event or an evening out and have to switch from mom-work mode and get into high-glam mode. But, I get it done, and you can too with a few simple tips. And I'm talking about getting your entire look done, from hair and make-up to wardrobe in all of fifteen minutes. Yes, I'm serious!
I decided to bring in a very special guest and expert to help me break down the best way to get glamour done on the fly -- Alicia Quarles, global entertainment editor for the Associated Press.
Alicia Quarles gives us her stellar tips for looking good on the run.
As someone who always needs to be camera-ready at the drop of a hat for on-air reporting when she interviews the likes of say Madonna or Oprah Winfrey, I knew that Alicia was just the one for this piece.
So, sit back, watch, and let the glamming begin:
A ton of thanks to Alicia for her dazzling advice! You can find out how multi-faceted she is here!
Your 15 min. Glamour 1-2-3:
1) Hair: Work with a hairstyle that's always been your trustiest and most rock solid. Don't rock the boat. Then just use a little bit of product, and the necessary tool whether it's a comb or blow dryer when you're in a rush, to add some polish.
2) Make-up: Focus on a feature that you like and emphasize it, and keep all the others minimal. For example, I like my lips, so many times I'll just throw on a bold lip color (like a nice hot pink or orange-red) and some bronzer and head out the door.
3) Wardrobe: One-piece outfits like dresses and jumpsuits make quick glamour stress-free. You don't have to think about matching a top and bottom and furthermore they're feminine, sophisticated and comfortable too. Alicia mentioned Diane von Furstenberg wrap dresses as a favorite, and here's a silk one I found that is fantastic. Take a look:
You wake up and look in the mirror and groan -- staring back at you are those awful, ornery red lumps that still cause you grief, despite the fact that you're all grown up! Yes.... PIMPLES!
And yes, they suck. They're annoying. But, like anything else in life, like traffic, bills, spilled milk and cereal, they happen. But there are some easy enough steps you can take to help take care of them well.
Here's my simple guide for treating the Evil Pimple. So here's to speedy healing, and to ever beautiful skin! Enjoy!
Here finally is a post inspired by reader Melissa, who back in April asked me to make a video on a homemade beauty product when I ran my video ideas contest. Being a busy mom, I wanted to make something using only what I had in my kitchen, and *it* finally came to me: a disposable face mask made with only a paper towel, rice milk (great for sensitive skin) -- and if you wanted to, a dollop of honey.
Thank You Melissa :-)!
Check out how to make the mask in this quick video:
Homemade Face Mask Recipe 1-2-3:
1) 1/8 cup rice milk. Cold milk feels fantastic and restorative on the face.
2) One thick paper towel cut out into a face shape (cut holes for eyes, nose and mouth).
3) Option to add 1/4 teaspoon honey. Remember to microwave the mixture for 20 seconds so it can fully blend, and stir well with a spoon. Let the honey milk cool off for a refreshing effect. Or keep it warm if you need it to soothe.
-N.C.
Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.
Welcome to NuyBeauty! During the school year I live in Inwood, NY, where my daughter attends school, and then we summer in my hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii. I provide beauty & makeup education online so you can live beautifully! I also consult privately, so contact me if you have any needs you'd like me to address -- whether you live in NYC or Hawaii! See me on Clinique.com, iVillage.com, Today.com, RealBeauty.com, Parents and Redbook mag and more!
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