TJC: The Guide ~ How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Neki Bosh — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:05 +0000

I have been wearing makeup since the age of twelve. Well, at twelve black eyeliner and a green lipstick that turned red (I can’t remember the brand) were all the rave to me. I did not have my mother’s permission to wear makeup, so I would wait until I got to school and put makeup on. Or, I would put on very little hoping she didn’t notice, but she always noticed. At the age of fifteen I discovered my love for eyeshadow. Over the years, my makeup collection has become a bit more widespread, and I now wear everything from foundation to illuminators. My favorite brands include MAC, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. I have tried multiple brands of brushes, but I am partial to the brushes by MAC. I (like so many of you) had not mastered the art of cleaning my brushes (without destroying them). That was until I found this wonderful how-to article. I tried the steps below using the product recommended, and needless to say my brushes are clean and still in tip-top shape. I hope the article helps you as well. Enjoy ~ xxxooo

Written and photographed by Erin Gerlach of The Sparkle

1. Don’t be afraid to get your brushes wet. Start by running the bristles under a tap, ensuring they face downwards at all times during the cleaning process.

2. Once the brush is damp, lather with clarifying shampoo, working the soap deep into the bristles with gentle circular motions. Reapply the shampoo until the water runs clean when squeezed out of the brush. We like Neutrogena’s Anti-Residue Shampoo ($5.59).

3. Rinse the brush and squeeze out any excess water, shaping the brush into its natural form.

4. Lay the brushes flat to dry overnight. Laying them flat ensures water doesn’t leak into the handle of the brush, which can loosen the glue over time causing the brush to deteriorate and eventually break.

TJC: Focus ~ Met Gala 2013

Neki Bosh — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:30:27 +0000

To say the least, I am completely disappointed in the lack of execution displayed at the Met Gala 2013! I completely understand themes and they are just clothes, however it’s the Met Gala for God’s sake! While some completely rocked the “Punk: Chaos to Couture” theme, others failed miserably. I desperately wanted to see more fashion that I actually could appreciate. I don’t typically write articles based solely on the negative side of fashion, so I’ll keep this one short. I have compiled my top 25 likes and dislikes combined. To be quite honest, it was painful to scroll through the pictures. It was über disappointing for the heavy hitters to miss the mark. But, I guess everyone is entitled to a famous “fashion don’t” moment. From the many posts I viewed on Twitter and Instagram, I assume I won’t have too many of you disagree with this one. I truly hope you guys enjoyed the Met Gala red carpet. Me….not-so-much! ~ xxxooo

ROCKED IT OUT!!!!!!

Jaime King ~ Topshop

Gwen Stefani ~ Maison Martin Margiela dress and Fred Leighton jewelry

Minka Kelly ~ Carolina Herrera

Solange Knowles ~ Kenzo

Jennifer Lopez

Taylor Swift ~ J. Mendel gown and clutch and Givenchy heels.

Sarah Jessica Parker ~ headpiece by Phillip Treacy and dress by Giles Deacon

Supermodel Joan Smalls and designer Tom Ford

Miley Cyrus ~ Marc Jacobs

CLASSICS I LOVED!!!!!

Uma Thurman ~ Zac Posen

La La Anthony ~ Dimitrios Kambouris

Model Heidi Klum ~ Harry Winston jewels

Emmy Rossum ~ Donna Karan Atelier gown, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, Iritdesign jewelry

NOT-SO-MUCH!!!!

Nicole Richie ~ Topshop

Alicia Keys

Kim Kardashian ~ Riccardo Tisci

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

Madonna ~ Givenchy

Nicki Minaj

Kristen Stewart ~ Stella McCartney

AND THIS ONE HURT ME……The dress was definitely chaotic, but the matching boot didn’t do it for me….

Beyoncé ~ Givenchy

TJC: Quotes ~ Monday Motivation

Neki Bosh — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:08:25 +0000

Confidence is key! ~ xxxooo

TJC: Monday Madness ~ Haute Fun In The Sunnies Time

Neki Bosh — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:30:56 +0000

Spring is officially here, and it is high time for sunnies! Below are all the HAUTEST, and I must say I am in love with all of them. I truly hope you enjoy! ~ xxxooo

Tom Ford

Roberto Cavalli

Prabal Gurung

Miu Miu

Louis Vuitton

Lanvin

Henry Holland

Dolce Gabbana

Chanel

Bvlgari