It looks like everyone is jumping on the same bandwagon! Scarlett Johansson’s bob, cut by Oribe, is subtle, sexy and manages to be retro and yet modern all at the same time.  Though her hair is very straight, Oribe added texture by letting it air dry and adding a bit of texturizing spray (I’m sure he used Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray but you can use Bb. Surf Spray), he then curled the mid shaft and left the roots and ends straight….and viola!

I like it. She looks glowy and pretty, not painfully awkward and miserable. Maybe it’s the dress or the fact that she’s smiling in this photo, but I think it’s the hair and she looks hot.

Well Done Brows and Lashes

I feel like if your brows and lashes are looking good, the rest of you does too. When your brows are shaped nicely, it doesn’t matter if they’re filled in or not. I recommend getting them professionally shaped before you go on your trip, if you are allergic to wax, try brow treading. On your trip if you want to fill them in, bring a small little kit with you. I also recommend a highlighter. I use Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eyelights in Camille….AMAZING! It’s a super simple pencil that you sweep under your brow and smudge slightly with your finger. It makes your brows look crisper and hides new hairs that are growing in so you don’t have to pluck them. It makes a world of a difference.

Lashes are something that makes a huge difference. Get a good waterproof mascara, if you intend on being in the water a lot and have lighter lashes I highly recommend getting your lashes tinted. It’s easy and the results are dramatic, especially on blondes! If you really want to go all out Lash extensions are amazing, even just a few make the biggest difference.

For more info on Brow Threading , Lash Tinting and Lash Extensions check out Cinta Salon ( here and here )

Evian Facial Spray

I couldn’t have live without this. A spritz of this after applying my make up to set it, kept it lasting all day long. I carried it with me to cool myself off and refresh my make up throughout the day (we were in the middle of a heatwave at Disneyland…super hot). It’s small and even fits in a clutch! Find some at Sephora

Reliable Lip Balm

Yes, lip gloss is pretty, but doesn’t do much for you. I layer some of this under my gloss and it is amazing. It keeps your lips hydrated all day, lasting longer than Burt’s Bee’s in my opinion. Not to mention it comes in this super cute shell. Find some here.

]]> http://bangbangtheblog.com/beauty/staying-pretty-while-on-vacation/feed/ 0 http://bangbangtheblog.com/hair-trends/wedding-day-hairstyles/ http://bangbangtheblog.com/hair-trends/wedding-day-hairstyles/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:00:51 +0000 Jen http://bangbangtheblog.com/?p=745 I’ve gone from super freaking busy to sitting around at home sick. So, therefore, Bang Bang gets a little more attention today because I’ve been neglecting her. My one year anniversary is on Saturday so in honor of that here are my favorite wedding day hairstyles. I personally wore my hair down because my dress was slightly to fancy for the venue and it really balanced it out.

Summer often does quite a number on your tresses. Use a conditioning masque to give you hair the extra TLC it needs. I like using Bb. Creme De Coco Masque because it smells like heaven. Towel dry and apply a thermal protector such as Nectar Thermique from Kerestase.

Dry hair and make sure it is 100% dry. Use a 1.5 inch curling iron or bigger to curl entire head, being careful to use the same size sections as the iron. Run fingers through hair to relax the curl and spritz on a little Bb. Surf Spray to give it that beachy bed head look.

Maybe I’m obsessed, but it’s the perfect time of year for Coral! It goes so well with a tan and a tank top!

M.A.C. Vegas Volt Lipstick – Blot for a subtle look or layer with some lip gloss for an electric feel

Benefit Coralista Blush – Dust on cheeks for a flushed look

Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Polish in Destiny – Sheer and pretty!

The past 3 months my skin has taken a turn for the worst. Lackluster and breaking out in the same spots I hunted down the best solution for my skin. What I did find was not only glowing skin, but a method of dealing with my whole body.

I switched everything up in my skin care routine, trying to rely on a combination of products to do the work for me. And while I love Bare Escentuals I mainly used it because it claimed to be so gentle I could sleep in it (ie not wash my face because I was too lazy some nights). I was still breaking out and I had no idea why. I was using the best products with no result.

Fast forward to two weeks ago. Despite my annoyance that Kim Kardashian was on the cover of Shape Magazine, I read it anyway and it all clicked.  Kim’s trainer Gunnar Peterson explained that with working out, nothing matters but consistency. That was what I was missing. I had a counter top of amazing products and no routine. I wasn’t consistent.

Not only has my skin improved but I also look better for keeping with a consistent work out routine. On top of that I drink a buttload of water, something I wasn’t doing very often.

My skincare line up:

Sonya Dakar Acai Clarifying Wash

Aveda Outer Peace Acne Relief Pads – Though I think it was the combo of products I credit my skin clearing up with these pads. They get the excess oil and dirt that you missed with your face wash. Kind of like the Noxema Cleaning Pads but much gentler and effective.

Aveda Outer Peace Acne Relief Lotion