La Mer Archives - fiftytwothursdays

Spring Beauty Week at Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:08:00 +0000

Spring Beauty Week at Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria NYFW may be wrapping up but Saks Beauty week at Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria is just getting started! The best part is you get front row seats to all the shows! We are talking about heavy hitters like Chanel, La Mer, Dior, La Prairie, YSL, Tom Ford and more. While dressing up in your finest duds during blizzard-like conditions to see the newest trends walk down the runway is always thrilling, getting pampered in your the comfort of your local Saks store is just so much better. I was lucky enough to get a preview of what’s to come during Saks Beauty week and oh my god are you guys in for a treat. We are talking FREE facials by La Mer, master makeup classes by La Prairie, Tom Ford, Chanel and more, and luxurious hand massages by Jo Malone. I tried out a facial from La Prarie and OH MY GOD my skin was glowing for days after. I had no idea that Saks had facial treatment rooms in their stores, so this was totally new to me but it felt like I walked out of the beauty department and […]

The post Spring Beauty Week at Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria appeared first on fiftytwothursdays.

Tips from Sephora Pro MakeUp Artist Helen Phillips

Sarah Phillips — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 08:53:16 +0000

We love beauty products as much as the next girl but sometimes we just feel lost when it comes to picking out the right moisturizer or foundation. There are so many choices out there that claim to do it all, so how would you know what actually does what it says? We decided to stop guessing and went straight to the source to get the answers. We tracked down our long time friend and Sephora Pro Makeup Artist, Helen Phillips, and asked her a few questions about what products she loves and how in just a few short years she is at the top of her industry. 1. Becoming a Sephora Pro MakeUp artist must be difficult to achieve, can you tell us what the process is like and how long it took you to get to where you are now? Every two years Sephora hosted an artistry competition where you could try-out to be on the Sephora PRO Team, Sephora’s top makeup artists selected for their skill, creativity, and ability to inspire through education. Of my 5 years with Sephora, I’m proud to say that I’ve tried out for the team and made it all three times! This past […]

The post Tips from Sephora Pro MakeUp Artist Helen Phillips appeared first on fiftytwothursdays.

Get Glowing with our top 10 Self Tanners

Michelle Martin — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:00:06 +0000

Alright ladies, Summer is upon us and it’s time to get glowing! The safest and most cost efficient way to do so can conveniently be achieved in the comfort of your own home. After the long winter I’m sure all of our legs could use a little shimmer before they make their appearance. To help with that, we rounded up our top 10 picks for the best self tanning products out there to help you guys explore your options! From Left to Right… LA ROCHE-POSAY: This is perfect for sensitive and fair skin and works great on the face too if you break out easily. If you are looking for a natural, light sun-kiss tan this is the way to go. $45 ST. TROPEZ MOUSSE: The mousse goes on effortlessly and results in an even, warm tan. It has a nice fragrance which helps eliminate that tell-tale self tanner odor. $32 TARTE BRAZILLIANCE: This tanner kills two birds with one stone. It helps hydrate your skin because its packed with maraca oil and sunflower seed oil while boosting your glow leaving your skin feeling silky to the touch. $37 SHISEIDO GEL: Another great tanner for a sheer, natural tan. It’s super easy and convenient to apply and dries instantly. $36 SUPERGOOP! :This gradual self […]

The post Get Glowing with our top 10 Self Tanners appeared first on fiftytwothursdays.