LUXECOAT Monthly Nail Care Membership Program

I just found out about this new monthly nail care membership service called LUXECOAT and wanted to share in case any of you lovely ladies were interested!

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Members receive everything they need to create a spa-quality manicure and pedicure. In your monthly box is three vegan nail-polishes reflecting the hottest colors of that month along with all the tools and products you need to have perfect nails.

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Watch the video:

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In honor of their launch, LUXECOAT is running a two week contest on Instagram, inviting fans to post photos of their best, most unique manicures or pedicures with the Hashtag #LuxeCoatStyle for a chance to win! 50 lucky ladies will be selected at random to win three polishes of their choice!!! Don’t forget that contestants must follow @Luxecoat on Instagram to be eligible.

Mother’s Day Beauty Look: Pretty In Pink

Get pretty in pink this Mother’s Day with CoverGirl’s latest beauty products that we’re gushing over!

I’m obsessed with CoverGirl Lipperfection Jumbo Gloss Balm right now! So many gorgeous spring colors to choose from, easy application and a creamy finish that lasts. I’ve been wearing “Rose Twist” and “Radiant Rose” all week. They are the perfect girly, spring shade of pink!

Don’t forget to polish those nails in the perfect shade of pink like Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Peek A Boo Pink. Do an accent nail with one shade darker like Tickled Pink for an on-trend look. Or try some cool nail art like this pretty manicure…

Stay tuned for more of our favorite mother’s day products and meanwhile…

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Tips & Tricks on How To Get Noticed


I’m really getting the hang of wearing red lipstick now. Ever since I did my Bold Red Lips video for Mary Kay I’ve been a lot braver and have been wearing red lipstick a lot more often. I think I kinda like how it looks with my red hair!

It’s easier than ever for me to get the perfect red lips with Mally’s Perfect Red Lips kit. It’s the 3 piece solution to perfect red lips for any skin tone. I don’t have to fuss around with shopping for the right shade of lipstick and the right liner to go with it so having a bold red lip can be part of my 15 minute beauty routine now.

Mally Red Lips

Wearing red lipstick can be really overwhelming and scary for many women. But when it’s done right, it’s super fierce! This fool-proof lip system allows you to get the perfect, bright, stay-put lip! The primer helps prevent the lipstick from traveling, feathering, staining your lips, and fading. Infused with vitamin E, the lipstick is comforting and super hydrating while still being long wearing. The lip liner is creamy and easy to apply, and it lays down a beautiful, puffy line that really helps make your lips look fuller.

I always recommend doing the rest of your makeup subtle and classy so you can get noticed for the right reasons instead of looking like a tramp. Perfect red lips are a great “accessory” and a nice pop of color to any outfit.

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red lipstick

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I’ve always been a little self conscious about the shape of my lips, so I never wanted to highlight them with bright red lipstick because I didn’t really want people looking at my lips! But my husband says I have very nice lips and he loves the shape of them, so hear that for 10+ years has given me the strength to be more adventurous with my lip color choices.

GET THE LOOK

To get this “get noticed look”, remember less is more. Keep simple with a flawless foundation, basic neutrals for eye shades, brown or black eyeliner and mascara. Click here to check out my 15 minute everyday makeup routine for a detailed breakdown.

For getting that perfect, get noticed lip, I use Mally’s Perfect Red Lips kit. The kit comes with the perfect shade of red lipstick, a matching red lip liner and a lip primer that makes lipstick application perfect every single time.

Statement necklaces are a huge trend for spring and will get you noticed in a good way! The bigger, the better when it comes to statement necklaces. Look for colors like mint, coral, yellow, neon pink, creamy orange and any shade of blue.

This is my favorite statement necklace…

mint necklace

Don’t forget that if you are getting noticed, you’ll want to smell fresh and clean! Scrub down with a great body wash like Dial – a trusted brand that has outlasted all the fads.

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My 15 Minute Everday Makeup Routine

Sarah-Jean Ballard - Editor in Chief of The Fashionable Housewife

My go-to eyeshadow palette for the past few months has been Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette. It’s part of my 15 minute, everyday makeup routine and my results are always stellar. (At least I think so!)

If you follow me on Instagram and check out my outfits, you see I’m always always wearing a mix of at least 2-4 eyeshadow shades from the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette. It’s my go-to palette that has the best mix of colors for everyday wear. It’s easy to look classy with any of the neutral eyeshadows in this palette.

Here is my 15 minute beauty routine…

  1. I start with a BB Cream (like UD Naked Skin or Miracle Skin Transformer) or a liquid foundation (like Covergirl)
  2. Next I dab Urban Decay eyshadow primer potion on my eyelids
  3. Then I use 2-4 colors from the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette on my eyelids
  4. I line my upper and lower lids with Tarte EmphasEYES™ Aqua-Gel Eyeliner or Line Fix Gel Eyeliner Pencil from Cailyn Cosmetics
  5. My favorite mascara is definitely Covergirl Lashblast Mascara although I have a few others I like too like Boots No7 Exquisite Curl Mascara in Black, CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara and Maybelline Volum’ Express Colossal Mascara.
  6. Finally, I finish with Mally’s Perfect Red Lips kit. If I’m going for a less dramatic look, I opt for a lip stain.

What does your everyday beauty routine consist of?

Enter To Win Dermelect ME Fearless Beauty Nail Polish Collection

Dermelect Me Fearless Beauty Polish Collection

In celebration of the Summer 2013 launch of the Dermelect Cosmeceuticals ME Fearless Beauty Collection, Dermelect and beauty blogger Karie Frost of Fear No Beauty (who created the Fearless Beauty Collection!) are kicking off Manicure Monday Mania TODAY. So excited!

Every Monday from now (April 22) through May 12, Karie Frost will be hosting a contest on her blog, FearNoBeauty.com where you can enter for a chance to win the Fearless Beauty Collection and other Dermelect beauty products by showing off your nail art skills!

Here’s how to participate:

Step 1: Go to FearNoBeauty.com and like Frost’s Facebook page (mandatory for participation). Click here to enter!

Step 2: Frost will post a new nail art look each week in which readers are encouraged to re-create the look and post a picture on her Facebook/Twitter page.

Out of those who post, one winner will be chosen per giveaway to receive the 4 colors in the Fearless Beauty Collection as well as another product. Karie Frost will announce each winner on her blog so be sure to check back often!

Promotion Period: Beginning midnight Monday April 22, 2013 and ending 11:59pm Sunday May 5, 2013

If you want to purchase the Fearless Beauty collection right now, use coupon code FEARLESS for 20% off your order on dermelect.com. (This offer code works April 22, 2013 through May 20, 2013.)

Nails: Duri Cosmetics ‘Dream Catcher’ Lavender Nail Polish Swatch

I polished my nails for #purplenailsforboston – a trend on instagram in the wake of the horrific terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Duri Cosmetics Dream Catcher purple nail polish

(Accent nail done with ORLY “Peaceful Opposition”)

This is my first time using Duri nail polish and it certainly won’t be my last. I absolutely love the brush, the application was easy, two coats were perfection and it didn’t chip before I got a top coat on! That’s a total win in my book.

Duri Dream Catcher nail polish

The shade I’m wearing is called “Dream Catcher” and it’s very Coachella-style as well as being perfect for spring. It’s one of the new colors from their Spring/Summer 2013 collection and probably my favorite.

I’ve only had it on for a little over 24 hours and no chips so far, so I’m quite pleased. Will update with any negative findings (if there are any!).

Get It: Duri.com and Amazon.com for $6.00

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Screwed Up Your Manicure? #Itsallgood

Normally, I’m pretty good at at-home manicures. If you follow me on instagram then you know I have a pretty good hand when it comes to polishing my nails. However, today… I’m a train wreck!

bad manicure
see it on instagram

For some reason, they are sloppy, got nicks, bangs, dents, I got it on my skin and my french tips are pretty uneven. I don’t know what’s with me today! But don’t worry, it’s all good!!! I totally saved the day with my Sharpie Metallic Fine Point Permanent Markers!

metallic sharpie marker manicure nails
see it on instagram

Certainly not my best work, but at least I don’t have to start all over from the beginning and can enjoy this manicure for a couple days. :-)

Products Used:

Silver Marker from Sharpie Metallic Fine Point Permanent Markers 3-pack

Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Tickled Pink and Go Go Mango.

TIP: Metallic Sharpie Markers wear off, so as soon as it dries, lightly spray with hairspray (hold can about a foot away), let dry and follow immediately with a thick layer of clear topcoat. Be careful not to use too many brushstrokes when applying the top coat because you could still smear the sharpie marker! The hairspray DOES help hold it down though.


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