5 New Years Beauty Resolutions

Are you the girl who makes New Years resolutions? Most of us in the waning hours of the current year resolve to do things such as lose weight, exercise more, or give up a vice or two. However we do tend to be back at square one 365 days later, resolving to do the exact same things we didn't quite get around to the previous year.

So in an effort to end the revolving resolving roundabout, I've come up with a list of 5 New Years Beauty Resolutions for you! 5 Lovely New Year Steps To Fabulous.

1. Facials.
Make getting a regular facial part of your routine. Whether its every month, every other month or even every 3 months, treat yourself to a facial. Not only do you deserve the pampering, but seeing a facialist on a regular basis will help you to stay on top of the changes in your skin, and which products you should or shouldn't be using.

Not in your budget? No problem! Check out the aesthetics schools in your area. Most offer drastically reduced prices on services as their students have to build their clinic hours before graduating.

2. Skin Care.

Make the commitment to sorting through your skin care products, eliminating products that don't work or have passed their best by date, make lists of the products you need to add into your daily and weekly regimens, and commit to both getting, and using them!

3. Makeup.
Make the resolution to inventory your makeup.

Sort through the products you have, clean them, organize them, clean your makeup drawer, and clean your brushes.
Try something new - add a colored mascara, a new formulation of foundation or a bright new lipstick to your makeup arsenal.

Katie Holmes' look came alive when she cut her hair

4. Hair.
Change up your hairstyle. Maybe you're due for a big change, or maybe your current hairstyle just needs a little tweeking.

Getting highlights or side swept bangs, or maybe just modifying your color a little, a change in hairdo can lighten, brighten and revive your look. And there's no time like a brand new year to make the change!

Try Chanel Pulsion for a fun, vibrant change

5. Nails
After years of french manicures its time to explore color again! Try something bold and fun and new. If you wear it around for a few days and don't feel the magic try something more subdued. The main thing is that you at least try!

Leighton Meester Allure Cover

Check out Leighton Meester on This month's Allure cover, shot by Michael Thompson in NYC

Beautious, non?

Here's the behind the scenes video from the shoot

Party Shoes

Few things get me as excited as messages in my inbox telling me there's a sale on at Jimmy Choo. When its followed up by a phone call from my favorite Choo-girl, Sloane, in the Dallas store telling me which of my favorites are on sale, I just know its going to be a super good day!

And now that the biggest party night of the year is upon us there is no time like the present to plan out the fab footwear you'll be strutting on New Years eve.

New Years parties call for a strappy sandal with height and shine, and Jimmy has got you covered. 
The shoe above is the Lance, a mirrored pewter with a 4.5 inch heel.

Option #2 is the ever gorgeous, ultra luxe Glenys, a 4.7 inch heeled permanent style in the Jimmy Choo collection, this time in metallic elaph snake. I would give my right arm for this super glam evening shoe, which costs the same amount as the average mortgage payment.

Lancer (not to be confused with 'Lance') is a 4.8 inch silver metallic suede evening shoe with Swarovski studs.

Newcomer Jigsaw is a 4.8 inch star studded evening decadent disco shoe. Metallic suede and Swarovski crystals guarantee sparkle! Extra beautiful when paired with a moody, dark nail polish.

This year marks Jimmy Choo's 15th anniversary.

The traditional 15th Anniversary gift is Crystal. And, what better way to celebrate 15 years than with a CRYSTAL COLLECTION of high-voltage evening shoes?
Inspired by the original jeweled shoes that made Jimmy Choo a red carpet favourite and Tamara Mellon’s personal collection of vintage jewels, this anniversary offering presents iconic Jimmy Choo skyscraper heels and chic flats bedecked in sparkle; from pavé-style tiny twinkling crystals,to deco-like bagettes, and glittering multifaceted rocks, all promise timeless evening glamour.

Ciara

 

 

Marine and Lana

Niagra and Candy

More like Viagra foot candy! I think I would die if any of my Choos got anywhere near water...

If you're in the mood for a new pair of Choos, call Sloane at the Highland Park/ Dallas Jimmy Choo store (214) 528-6801.
Sloane will track down any shoe you want, anywhere in the country and have it shipped to you wherever you are.

The Luxe Life

Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?
I couldn't help but notice the glaring omission of the Keurig coffee maker that I wanted so badly, but that was so markedly absent under the tree. Maybe Santa was drunk? or just forgot? - he is old afterall.

Another thing that clearly wasn't there, hadn't actually been on my list anyway, but nevertheless intrigues me no end, is the ultimate statement of the luxe life, the Hermes Birkin Bag

 This 35cm fuchia crocodile gem of a Birkin is actually on ebay right now for a mere $43, 999.00
Bargain.
If you're in the market for one I guess. I have clients and friends who own Birkins, and they are fun to walk around the house with, but I have a hard time seeing the value in them, much as I try.
If you look on the Createurs Deluxe website you'll see exotic Birkins for $75,000.

I wonder if any of my blog readers anywhere in the world got a Birkin for Christmas?

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One of my favorite blogs dedicated to the Hermes phenom is Ladyhermezz. You can read all kinds of fun things about the Birkin here.

The luxe perfection that is Victoria Beckham is frequently spotted with Birkins.
Could she even look more fabulous???
(and what on earth is the white stuff on the side of that dude's face? Something About Mary? Looks like he's got new shoes on too)

 Marc Jacobs takes his white Birkin to the beach, at the same time taking decadence to a whole new level.

But if you are in the market for a new Birkin, this one I found on the Createurs Deluxe website certainly does have a spring/summer feel to it, and could no doubt take a girl any place she felt she needed to go.

I do enjoy Mykonos too...

Sparkling Pear and Cranberry Cocktail

 I was looking around for some fabulous drink to serve this weekend, and found this one. I  haven't tried it yet, but doesn't it look lovely?? And, of course, Martha has the coolest glasses!

Sparkling Pear and Cranberry Cocktail

From Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

This cocktail is made with icy Moscato d'Asti, which is sweeter than champagne but much lighter than the rich dessert wine also made from Italian moscato grapes. Just the right medium for this fizzy drink, it adds flavor to the silky pear and tart cranberries.

 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) dry cranberries
• 1/2 cup(s) organic pear nectar
• 32 ounce(s) Moscato d'Asti wine
• 8 small sprigs fresh rosemary

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Directions

1. Put cranberries in a small bowl; add 2 tablespoons warm water. Soak until cool, about 15 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and refrigerate until serving.
2. Divide pear nectar evenly among eight tall champagne glasses. Add cranberries, and then gently pour the Moscato d'Asti into the glasses. Garnish each with a rosemary sprig.

Cham Pale!

We all know that December 26th is the big day for returning gifts you don't really care for - well in countries that don't celebrate Boxing Day that is, so a girl's gotta have a plan for what she is going to exchange said items for.

Cosmetics giant MAC is on top of the sitch, with a fabulous new collection hitting the stores on December 26th, just in time for you to get your New Years Eve party look put together.

The Collection is called Cham Pale, and will only be available through February 2011.

Only the finest will do for a M∙A∙C toast to the New Year! Cham Pale is a cuvée colour collection that’s cause for celebration – a Champagne smash, shimmering with all the bubbly optimism and golden glow of the best that’s yet to be, in Eye Shadow, from Brule to Et tu, Bouquet?; Paint Pots in Chilled on Ice and Let Me Pop, Lipstick in four shades, especially Quiet Please, and Flustered; Lipgelée from Bubble Lounge to Straight to the Head; two Chromagraphic Pencils (NC15/NW20 and NW25/NC30); Eye Kohl in I Get No Kick; Kohl Power in Feline; Nail Lacquer we call Very Important Platinum!; Studio Fix Mascara, and new Special Reserve Highlight Powder in four shades ending perfectly elegantly in everyone’s favourite: Rosé Olé. All, for every skin tone. To us!

Fabulous champagne shades that are
both timeless and exquisite

Make sure you pick up lashes while you're there! 

There are new lash styles moving into their permanent collection On December 26th.

6 Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

Here are some fun last minute stocking stuffer ideas...

Nars luscious red lip pencil in Cruella.
Velvet matte lipstick, this color is a classic

Chanel Mascara in Rouge Noir
Very beautiful, softer than black
but more alluring than brown.

Essie Nail Polish in Masquerade Belle

Clio Palmperfect Electric Razor
Ideal for sensitive skin, this razor needs
no shaving foam or gel.
And its kinda cute looking.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Perfume
For Daisy fans this one is a must!
Solid perfumes last much longer on the skin.

Trader Joes Swiss Chocolate.
No fat, no sugar, no calories.
OK. So I lied...