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Sweater Dresses from Karina Dress – Snuggle Up and Save!

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Have I ever mentioned how much I love sweater dresses! Living in the COOOOOOOLD climate of Minnesota, it is a great way to stay warm, but still look good! When it is so cold outside almost all you want to do is cuddle up inside. Karina Dresses are the fashion equivalent of a cuddle, and from 1/6 to 1/7, they are putting their coziest fabrics on sale for only $88.

So head over to their Karina Classics Collection and grab a dress in their ponte or sweater fabrics. Because sometimes we do have to brave the cold after all, and you might as well look good doing it!

Karina Dresses was founded in 2007, based upon fashion industry veteran, Karina Cousineau’s, vision of creating dresses for every woman. She knew there was a real need for a fashion line that makes every body (and everybody) feel and look great no matter what shape or size. A line that made every woman feel like a Frockstar™. Handmade in New York from limited edition fabrics, Karina Dresses creates a custom collection that is both classic and fashion-forward. Through a deep dialogue with retailers and direct clients, Karina takes a “slow fashion” approach, patiently nurturing dresses with artisanal attention to fit, fabric and construction.

Braid Tutorials – Learn How to Make a Plethora of Plaits!

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Braids are all the rage and Miami based Master Stylist Raphael Reboh, owner of Femme Coiffure Salon, is providing us with the simple steps necessary to add a spin to your everyday hair styling with a plethora of plaits. Reboh has styled a-list tresses including Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Joan Collins, Adriana Lima, Bianca Jagger and even the late Joan Rivers.

Fishtail French Braid –
This look is also called the new Dutch Braid and it’s a fresh departure from the traditional French Braid. This style is easy to do and great on both thick and thin hair. Naturally, you just need length to for this style.

1. Start by taking a section of the hair near the part on the heavy side
2. Divide that into two halves
3. Now take a small piece from the edge of the right side, cross it over the top and add it to the left side.
4. Do the same from the left side, crossing it over the top and addition it to the right side.
5. Now repeat step three but after crossing the strand over the top, add in a section of hair from that side of the head.
6. Repeat these steps until you reach the top of the ear then begin pulling in hair from the opposite side of the head, stretching it around the back, and adding it into the braid.
7. When all the hair is pulled in, finish with a basic fishtail braid and gently loosen the braid by pulling out the edges. 8. Tie off the end with a clear plastic band and add a pretty hair clip to finish it off.

Side French Braid –
1. Part slightly damp hair on the right side. Optional: add a little mousse or gel to keep hair intact and to prevent fly-aways. Next, take about a two-inch chunk of hair from the front of the right hairline, and begin a French braid
2. To start a French braid, section this portion of hair into three even strands, keeping them separated with your fingers (whichever ones feel most comfortable to you). Now, start a normal braid; take the right strand and cross it over the middle strand. Next, take the left strand and cross it over the middle strand.
3. Once you have this small foundation braid, begin adding more hair with each crossover. To do this, gather a small bit of hair from the hairline, add it to the rightmost strand, and then cross it over the middle strand. Pull it tight, but keep the strands separated at all times. Repeat on the other side by gathering a small bit of hair closest to the side part (away from the hairline), adding it to the leftmost strand, and then crossing it over the middle strand.
4. Continue this braiding pattern until you are about one inch away from the right neckline. At this point, start to braid horizontally across to the left neckline. Tip: keeping the braid tight and separating the three sections of hair at all times will help you control the direction of the braid.
5. Try to gather all the hair into the French braid by the time you hit the bottom of the left ear. Once all the hair is incorporated, finish braiding traditionally. Secure with an elastic band.

Half French Braid Wrapped Ponytail –

1. Begin by parting the hair off center on the right. Part further back on the top of the head.
2. Part it down to the ear and secure all the rest of the hair hanging down in the back for now.
3. At the top on the left side of your part, start plaiting a braid.
4. Once you’ve plaited one round of the braid, grab some hair from the top & add it in, like you’re French braiding.
5. Only add hair in from the top as you’re plaiting the braid.
6. Once you run out of hair to add & have reached that back part …
7. Stop adding hair but continue doing a regular braid down to the end of the hair. Secure temporarily with a clip.
8. Flip that braid up out of the way and smooth all remaining hair around to the left side of the head.
9. Make a low side ponytail and flip your braid back down.
10. Wrap the braid under your ponytail and bring it back around the top. *If you wrap it over the top it tends to make your French braided part pucker so I have more luck putting it under the ponytail.*
11. Loop the end of your braid back around and under itself so it’s close to the head. I’ve done it the other way too, but this is the way I did it when I documented it all!
12. Wrap it as much as want, but I just do 1 full wrap at the base of the ponytail. Secure the braid to the ponytail with a clear rubber band.
13. Cinch the rubber band up and it’ll disappear under the braid.
14. Unbraid any leftover braid that is hanging down into the ponytail below that clear rubber band.

Headband Braids –
Headbands and braids are two hair trends that never go out of style. This boho chic hairstyle is great because it will keep hair out of your face and doesn’t give you that horrible headband headache. Begin by making two parts, one of each side of the head near the ear. Comb the remaining hair backwards into a ponytail. Then take the right side of the hair and braid, lifting it around the head. Wrap a hair elastic at the bottom of the right braid and repeat on the left. Lift both braids and wrap them around your head, positioning them toward the front. Secure both braids along the bottom of the head with a bobby pin. Release the hair in the back. This look is versatile enough to go from everyday errands to a glam night out.

Loose Headband Braid –
Braided headbands continue to be one of the most stylish ways to hide the effects of humidity, frizz and winter hat head all year long.
Start by taking a 2-inch wide section of hair from right behind of your right ear. Tie the rest of your hair back with a hair tie in order to keep it out of the way – we’ll come back to this part later!
Comb the 2-inch section of hair towards the left ear, over the top of your head so that it’s primed to go in the direction you will be braiding. If needed, use a blow dryer or hair spray to help pull hair in the right direction.
Divide the 2-iinch section into 3 pieces and begin braiding a simple braid, going over your head to form a headband. Aim for the headband to rest between 1 and 1.5 inches back from your hairline. Having it loose or tight is your choice. When you reach the end of your braid, secure the braided section behind the left ear with either just a hair pin or both a hair elastic and hair pin.
For a more polished look, use booby pins to tuck-in loose hair around the braid. For a boho vibe, keep the loose pieces as is. Spray the braided headband with hair spray before untying the non-braided portion of your hair and styling as desired.

About Raphael Reboh, Femme Coiffure
Raphael Reboh, Owner of Femme Coiffure in Miami Beach moved from Paris, France to Montreal Canada with his siblings to open their first salon. All of the brothers had a special knack for hairstyling. About 20 years ago, Reboh saw an opportunity to open a salon in prestigious Bal Harbor, Fl and later Miami beach. Years of talented styling have granted to the hair expert an A-list clientele with stars including Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz. Femme Coiffure boasts a modern interior design approach with a monochromatic white color scheme and hints of baby blue furnishings. Femme Coiffure offers a range of services including cuts, blow-outs, color and special offerings like Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Treatments. For more information about Raphael Reboh and Femme Coiffure, please visit www.femmecoiffure.com

Weekend Skin Detox – Follow these 4 Steps

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Have you ever tried a weekend skin detox? If it’s on your to-do list for the new year, but you don’t know where to start, just follow these four steps:

Step #1 Sweat – Getting yourself moving is a very effective way to eliminate toxins and poisons through the skin. Walk, run, do Pilates or hot yoga – work up a sweat on both Saturday and Sunday to purge those toxins.

Step #2 Exfoliation and Dry Skin Brushing – By removing dead skin cells, you can allow your pores to breathe and detoxify more effectively. Do this step on Saturday to help stimulate the lymph system to clean itself and purge the toxins and poisons. This Loofah Package is a great way to help jumpstart the process.

Step #3 Detox Bath – Detoxing through bathing is considered an ancient remedy and it can be done in the comfort of your own home on Sunday. A detox bath helps the body eliminate toxins as well as absorbing the minerals and nutrients in the water. Common ingredients used in a detox bath are Epsom salt, baking soda, and essential oils.

Step #4 Organic Skin Care and Organic Cosmetics – Decreasing the number of synthetic substances entering the body is another way to help detoxify the skin. Let’s face it, our skin is constantly exposed to environmental pollutants and toxins. Why add more with the use of cosmetics containing harmful ingredients such as parabens, petrochemicals, and synthetic fragrances? Instead, use certified organic skin care and cosmetics as an ongoing detoxifying treatment for your skin.

New Year, New Isaac Mizrahi Handbag – Reader Giveaway

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It’s a new year and that means lots of NEW things. Shouldn’t a new handbag be one of them? I am absolutely loving ringing in the new year with the Patsy Small Hobo in Black from Isaac Mizrahi. I actually started the year a bit early by taking the bag with me to LA for the Into the Woods press event. (Yes, I got to interview Meryl Streep!) I thought the blend of simple elegance and on-trend style was just perfect for the occasion.

I also can’t forget to mention how much I love the Isaac Mizrahi packaging. It is so much more fun to get something new when it is wrapped and presented so beautifully!

The Patsy Small Hobo is an update to Isaac Mizrahi’s bestselling Patsy Collection. It is right on trend with its modified bucket shape and mix of materials – both leather and suede. The top features oversized perforations threaded by a leather drawstring to add sophistication and style. The nylon twill-lined interior has an inside zipper pocket as well as two open pockets.

This is only one of the many, many, many amazing handbags available from Isaac Mizrahi. Be sure to head over and browse their whole collection of shoulder bags, satchels, totes, clutches and more. There is a lot to love!

Reader Giveaway: One very lucky Jinxy Beauty reader will an Isaac Mizrahi Abigail Crossbody bag in your choice of color (dependent on availability). To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59pm ET on 1/16/15. Good luck!

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Look Fabulous on NYE with a $20.15 Rental from Rent the Runway

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If a winter landscape can do it, why can’t you? Whoever said you can’t wear white after Labor Day has not seen the gorgeous winter white dresses available from Rent The Runway. Choose one and look white hot on New Year’s Eve – for less!

If you shop between 12/22-12/31 and choose a rental start date between 12/26-12/31, you can get a fabulous New Years Eve look for only $20.15! Don’t worry about ordering the wrong size either. With Rent The Runway you can even select an additional backup size to be shipped at no extra cost. Here are some of our favorite White Hot New Year’s Eve looks:

White Shockwave Dress

White Hot Sequin Dress

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Holiday Gift Guide: Gavée Gold Holiday Travel Kit

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Looking for the perfect gift for a beauty lover? (Or maybe just to treat yourself?) You definitely need to check out the Gavée Gold Holiday Travel Kit. Gavée Gold is a new anti-aging skincare line made with purified liquid 24K gold.

Gorgeously packaged and cinched up in a gold mesh bag, the 7-piece Gavée Gold Holiday Travel Kit contains travel sizes of all seven products in the new, hyper-effective, toxin-free Gavée Gold Collection made with purified 24K liquid gold aged like a fine wine. Regularly priced at $95, the Gavée Gold 7-piece Travel Kit is just $49.99 through December 31, 2014 when you enter coupon code “HOLIDAYGOLD” at www.gaveegold.com. This special Holiday Travel Kit contains a coupon for 30% off any other purchases from the entire inventory through the end of the year.

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The use of gold as a beauty treatment dates back to Cleopatra who was known to sleep in a 24K gold face mask. Now, Las Vegas-based medical aesthetician Tiffany Andersen is introducing the Gavée Gold Collection, a toxin-free skincare line that combines ancient technology with the rarest and most effective of anti-aging ingredients: “spagyrically” purified 24K liquid gold aged for 20-30 years, homeopathic Mineral Cell Salts and a new form of organic Oil of Egg that have patents pending worldwide. Andersen, a survivor of Stage IV cancer, developed Gavée Gold (pronounced “JAH-vay gold”) with the help of her biochemist and toxicology pharmacist after learning that her body could no longer filter toxins. The collection has been featured on Hallmark Home and Family, and is slated to soon appear on The Doctors TV show.

Try the Gavée Gold Holiday Travel Kit for yourself, or gift it to a beauty lover!

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An Interview with Handbag Designer Patricia Nash

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Last week, handbag designer Patricia Nash visited Macy’s locations in Minnesota to premiere her new fall collection. I had the opportunity to speak with her for a few minutes and get some background about her and her bags.

How did you get started with your own line of handbags?

I always said when I came up with something really meaningful or unique that I would. I always collected vintage bags. I have always liked bags, but it was just like the light went off when I was in my mom’s closet and found an old bag she had for 50 years – an Italian tooled bag, that was falling apart, but the way it had aged was so beautiful. I have always gone to Italy and Europe, my husband is from London and I said “That’s it.” If I could reproduce this old world craft feeling I think it would make a girl who is 25 reminisce – “oh I remember my grandmother” or a woman my age can remember it from her mother – it looks cool and retro and vintage.

When you see it with a young woman to her it’s really boho and almost kind of casual chic and then you’ll see it on an older woman who remembers that handbag from where she has been.

How long ago did you start?

This vision was about 4 ½ years ago. This is my fourth fall season. It took me until I was 50 years old to finally get it. I think that also inspires a lot of women who say “oh, that’s so cool you started your real career when you were 50!”

What do you think about Trends vs. Timeless or is there a balance between the two?

I like to say this is old world crafted for today’s woman. For one thing, it has to have all the bells and whistles we need. It has to have the strap that is long enough, the pockets and all that kind of thing and the functionality. Whether it is fashion right or fashion forward, that just seems to be interpreted by everyone a little bit differently. If you look at all the big classic brands like Coach or a Dooney, we all can’t say that they are fashionable. They might be trendy. People really appreciate them for the brand – maybe like Coach has amazing leather and it’s a brand that has been around 75 years so you love that brand. You wouldn’t go and say that’s such a trendy looking bag.

Where do your designs come from?

Every single bag is designed by me. It usually comes from inspiration. It could be a flour bag. It could be an old hat box or something I find in Italy or France. Or it could be a really old vintage bag that I almost basically duplicate, but then make it my own with my own hardware or own revised shape. They all have a history to them. They come from some vintage piece. All the prints are from vintage garments that I bought in shops in Paris or London or Milan. I take them to a tannery in Italy and they will reproduce them. They are all unique in that the