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Fashion· Makeup

Staying Power



When I was in NYC for fashion week, my blogger friends reminded me that I needed to do a post about my beauty tips.  While I’ve shared some in the past (here), including my own personal routine (here & here), I wanted to focus this time on how to make the products you use on a daily basis last for as long as possible.  No one likes it when a fresh manicure gets chipped within a matter of days or when their bold red lip starts to feather & fade by lunchtime. So, today I’m sharing my secrets with you – these are tried & true methods I’ve been using for years, but I’d also love to hear your suggestions in the comments below!



LIPS

1) First apply a primer around the rim of your lips to keep lipstick from feathering or bleeding (I swear by this one) 
2) Trace around the edge of lips with lip liner and then fill in lips completely with a liner that matches the color of lipstick you’ll be using
3) Using a lip brush, apply your lipstick color of choice
4) Blot with a one-ply sheet of tissue & dust with translucent powder to set
5) Reapply a second coat of lipstick
*If you’re not a fan of lipstick, this product will also last throughout the day and doesn’t dry your lips out.

NAILS

1) Before starting, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball & swipe across each nail to remove any oils or residues that will prevent lacquer from adhering properly


2) Always use a base coat & top coat (my favorites here & here)
3) The thinner the coats, the less chipping/peeling will occur
4) Nails will chip at the tip first…so when applying lacquer, first do a horizontal swipe across the edge of the nail and then continue with your usual vertical strokes
5) Things that cause polish to chip more quickly than it should – pressure (typing, texting) & heat (folding laundry straight out of the dryer, stirring a steaming pot over the stove)

10.18.12 Kimberly

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Comments

  1. Britt+Whit says

    October 18, 2012 at 4:09 am

    love these tips and that lip color!

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

  2. dreamingincashmere says

    October 18, 2012 at 4:16 am

    I love your tips! I am going to start trying them. This was so helpful, thanks for sharing:)
    xx, amy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

  3. glitzyblues.com says

    October 18, 2012 at 4:17 am

    Those tips are so helpful! I never thought about heat affecting my manicure

    Xo, Rachel
    Glitzy Blues

  4. jules says

    October 18, 2012 at 5:19 am

    thanks for the tips!

    xo julesinflats.com

  5. dipitblack.com says

    October 18, 2012 at 7:01 am

    Gorgeous lips!
    Defenitely gonna try it!
    Great post!

    X
    http://dipitblack.com

  6. For All Things Lovely says

    October 18, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Great tips–Love this post! Have a great Thursday! xx.
    Megan

    http://www.forallthingslovelymr.blogspot.com

  7. A J says

    October 18, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Love the nail tips! And I never would have thought to brush powder on my lips and apply a second coat!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

  8. Sofia Donatelli says

    October 18, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Good morning Kim,

    Thank you for the wonderful tips. I'm going to try it out.

    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  9. Amberly D'Anna says

    October 18, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    These are great tips! Thanks!

    Amberly
    http://www.asliceofglam.com

  10. Lotus Blossom Design says

    October 18, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    great tips! xo

  11. sarahsreallife says

    October 18, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    I don't think I want to spend that much effort on the lipstick 🙂 but the horizontal swipe of nail polish is a good idea! My poor naked nails need some polish soon so I'll have to try that.

    Sarah's Real Life

  12. Nadia Cohen says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Saw you in the Lucky November issue, congrats 🙂

  13. Style Journey says

    October 18, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Love tip #4 in your nail part. I never knew that! Heather

  14. Alyson says

    October 18, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Love great tips… all your beauty has great staying power so I'm taking this to heart.

  15. FierceandFashionable says

    October 18, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Great tips, thanks! My lipstick never stays all day so I will try out your ideas! 🙂

    Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

  16. Nancy says

    October 18, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    great tips! =)
    xo,
    nancy

    http://adoretoadorn.blogspot.com

  17. Libby says

    October 18, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Great tips! Can't wait to try them out 🙂
    -XOXO-
    Libby at http://libbysoutlook.blogspot.com/

  18. Libby says

    October 18, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Great tips! Can't wait to try them out 🙂
    -XOXO-
    Libby at http://libbysoutlook.blogspot.com/

  19. Kacie says

    October 19, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Thanks so much for the tips!

    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com
    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

  20. alongobucco says

    October 19, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Awesome tips! I end up reapplying my lipstick numerous times a day to the point where it's annoying, so I'll definitely be trying some of these out!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

  21. silvergirl says

    October 19, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    thanks for the tip about painting a horizontal stripe across nail
    never heard that before, but will trying it asap
    brett

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