My Top 5 Travel Essential for Summer Jetsetting

Ouidad Sun Shield Sun & Sport Spray, Nuun Vitamin Tabs, Nars Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30+, Kai Perfume Oil in Travel Size Vial, Dove Clear Tone Deodorant.

When I travel to a hot place, I can't live without the following. And I highly recommend them for you!
As they are tried and true!

1) Light Sun Hair Protection: Ouidad Sun Shield Sun & Sport Spray
2) Optimum, Lo-cal Hydration that's Green: Nuun Active Hydration Tablets
3) Light Skin Coverage w/ SPF: Nars Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30
4) Heavenly Paradise Portable Fragrance: Kai Perfume Oil in Travel Size Vial
5) Awesome sweat protection that doesn't rub off on clothes and helps restore skin to its natural skin tone: Dove Clear Tone Deodorant

--N.C.

Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.

Boys to Men: Styling them for Deep Summer

When we look at men, boys, dudes, guys, not only do we look at their faces and bodies, we look at their clothes and style. It's important. We make judgments about them (admit it!), and just like for us women, it says a lot about their character. Dressing well is supreme. I recently did a story for StyleUnited. on 7 stylish looks for MEN and would love you to take a look -- using two lovely young males. The outfits ranged from streetwear to ultra classy:

7 Stylish Ways to Dress Your Man on StyleUnited.com

OUTTAKE FUN!

Also, I thought it'd be fun to give you some outtakes and detail shots from this super fun LES, NYC shoot, where my team, style assistant Kristen King, and intern Alyssa Parsons were awesome in helping to pull the whole indoor/outdoor experience together. Thanks girls! Enjoy the fashion scenery and have fun mixing and matching the styles to help put together your next looks for your boys to men. Shopping for them, dressing them is truly a fun experience when you get in on it with them, and match their tastes (TIP: meet them halfway, just like in a relationship ;-), if you have a fashion disagreement!)

Matt is wearing Moscot Nebb Sunglasses by Moscot

Bogdan is sporting a hat and Lannon Chino Pants by DQM, Old Skool Skateboarder shoes by Vans, DQM New York, Shirt, Vintage Theory button down shirt courtesy of Buffalo Exchange NYC.

Vans Classic Checkerboard slip-ons (left) and Vans OG Palm Leaf Hi Tops, DQM NewYork

Bogdan's cashmere hoodie is by Marc Jacobs Collection, a Vans tank, at DQMNewYork.com, and Moscot Drew shades.

Matt is wearing a Vans Striped Tank and Palm Leaf Hi Tops, DQM Malto Canvas Shorts, a Vintage Rooster Patterned hoodie courtesy of Buffalo Exchange NYC, and Moscot Cassius shades.

The Crew taking a break on the LES, NYC: Top- Left to Right: Intern Alyssa Parsons Models, Matthew Kruszelnicki and Bogdan, Style Assistant, Kristen King; Bottom - Fr Left to Right: Matt, me, Bogdan and Kristen.

Special thanks to Buffalo Exchange NYC Steven Harvey Fine Art Projects.

--N.C.

Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.

Men's Summer Giveaway: Marc Jacobs T-Shirt

Marc Jacobs Marc Jackass T, Size L, Navy - Who's the Lucky Winner? :-)

Happy Friday! So as the NuyBeauty Summer Seaside Giveaway wraps up tonight, I decided that I really shouldn't ignore my wonderful male readers, fans, husbands, partners, boyfriends, and the like. Men need attention in the gifting and prezzie department too! And a fashion gift? What's not to love ?

So, again, for to win this super fun Marc Jacobs Jackass t-shirt, which I think is a classic for fans of the brand, just Like my Facebook Page by next Wednesday, August 1. And if you also follow me on Twitter and / or Instagram, you'll receive a nice surprise treat!

Have an awesome weekend! Xoxo

Congratulations to Ed Oshiro for winning the T-shirt! Please contact me or my lovely intern alyssa@nuybeauty.com to get your gift!

--N.C.

Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.

DIY Nail Art: From Feathered to Bejeweled

Nail Art is the latest accessory craze. Every day we see new materials, patterns, 3-D sculptural effects on fingers of women -- so much that it's dizzying. I'm a big fan of DIY-ing just as a creative project, as long as it's not a headache, and hey - sometimes it does save you some money. So here are two ways to simple translate some of the more intense design nails into your everyday home nail routine: one using jewels, and the other just playing with brush strokes and color, that I did for StyleUnited. Happy Results!

A Quide to DIY Nail Art: Opalescent Tip Effect & Ombre/Feathered Effect

5 Steps to Bejeweled Nails

--N.C.

Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.

4 Steps to the Perfect DIY Jean Cutoffs

DIY Jean Cutoff in 4 Steps

Don't know what to do with your old hole-y jeans? Have piles of them lying around that are too annoying to get to your local GoodWill? Well just grab a pair of scissors and cut the legs off. Jean cutoffs are something that will never cease to go out of style. But there is an art to creating them to look good on your body. Here's a quick piece I did for StyleUnited that'll make it easy in four quick steps to make it happen for you. Your legs and bum will look hot for the peak of summer!

In just 10 minutes, you will have the perfect cutoffs.  


STYLE TIP:
Wear with flats and a fitted top, or go a little sexier with a looser, flowing top, and a more statement shoe. The blousier top, that should come below the waistline will balance out the leggy factor added by the heel or platform.

Model Sara wears a loose top to balance out nude statement wedges with her newly cut jeans.  

BONUS BEAUTY TIP:

Add bronzer or self tanner if your legs are pale, plus even baby oil to up the leg appeal if your are pale! It works!

--N.C.

Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.

Dress for Destiny: My Love for Coco Chanel

 Gabrielle Chanel and her friend from her younger days, opera singer Marthe Davelli (left) on a yacht
193, photo Denise Tual in, Chanel and her World by Edmonde Charles-Rou. Fashion Tip: Notice the bold, gold bracelets in triplicate. Simple, minimal but repetitious. The slacks were probably Chanel's most significant contribution to female style in the 20th century. Women were, because of her designs, able to wear pants and be sexy, sophisticated and modern.

My motto: never leave the house without being dressed to impress, because who knows who you might meet -- the President, a rock star, a person that could change your life? I was taught this by my mother, and then my maternal grandmother made sure this was ironed into me -- she was never seen wearing a sneaker in her life despite having fled North Korea during the split! Who knew, one of my most favorite designers of all time had a great quote on this:

"I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny." 

Ahhhh, Gabrielle Chanel. Thank you. :-)

--N.C.

Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.

Summer Seaside Beauty Giveaway

Swag includes conditioner, nail color, summer fragrance, eyeshadow, self-tanner, plus a bonus present! Brands include Revlon, Narciso Rodgriguez, CoverGirl, Zoya, L'Occitane, St. Tropez, and more -- Enjoy!

Inspired by the brilliant colors of the South Pacific ocean, here is a sweet little bundle of sea-colored treats to help you with your beauty regime. All you've got to do is like my Facebook Page by Friday, July 27. Then, I'll pick the lucky Liker and send you your seaside goodies. Swag includes conditioner, nail color, summer fragrance, eyeshadow, self-tanner, plus a bonus present! Brands include Revlon, Narciso Rodgriguez, CoverGirl, Zoya, L'Occitane, St. Tropez, and more -- Enjoy! You're a click away from beach-ready beauty! Xo!
If you follow me on Twitter/Instagram @nuybeauty too, I'll include bonus treats by Shu Uemura!
:-)!

Shu Uemura, impossible to get in the U.S. pastel shimmer sage green eyeshadow

Congrats to Emma Tuz for winning the Seaside Summer Giveaway!! Please contact my amazing intern alyssa@nuybeauty.com to receive your winnings! xoxo

--N.C.

Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.