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BEAUTY: BORDEAUX NAIL POLISH AND LIPS

I discovered this dark red varnish by Gabriel Cosmetics at Whole Foods and fell in love instantly-so sophisticated and perfect for fall! For a matching beauty look, try dark purple eyeshadow and lipstick by Aveda: 

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BEAUTY: NATURAL COSMETICS FINDS My latest beauty discoveries came to me by surprise. In addition to running the MISSQA blog and store, I consult on and create fashion and beauty video and social media strategies for a major publishing house in New York. One of the magazines was cleaning its beauty closet and…. I ended up with some products I’m very excited to sample!  * The luxurious John Masters Organics Sweet Orange & Silk Protein Styling Gel provides shine, texture and volume and has rave reviews even by those with fine strands. * The Mandarin Maximum Moisture cream promises to provide immediate revitalization, is anti-aging and reduces sunspots which means this might be a cure for stress and sun! (Both are PETA cruelty-free certified and made mostly of organic ingredients). * Holistic Dr. Hauschka bronzing powder is ultra-fine and has hydrating jojoba oil so it’s looks flawless even on dry skin; ideal for dehydrated summer skin. * Dr Hauschka eyeshadow duo has the perfect brown/gray colors – I used them for my DMV photo today; let’s see how it turns out!  (Palette that includes these colors here) -Annabella, New York 

BEAUTY: NATURAL COSMETICS FINDS

My latest beauty discoveries came to me by surprise. In addition to running the MISSQA blog and store, I consult on and create fashion and beauty video and social media strategies for a major publishing house in New York. One of the magazines was cleaning its beauty closet and…. I ended up with some products I’m very excited to sample! 

* The luxurious John Masters Organics Sweet Orange & Silk Protein Styling Gel provides shine, texture and volume and has rave reviews even by those with fine strands.

* The Mandarin Maximum Moisture cream promises to provide immediate revitalization, is anti-aging and reduces sunspots which means this might be a cure for stress and sun! (Both are PETA cruelty-free certified and made mostly of organic ingredients).

* Holistic Dr. Hauschka bronzing powder is ultra-fine and has hydrating jojoba oil so it’s looks flawless even on dry skin; ideal for dehydrated summer skin.

* Dr Hauschka eyeshadow duo has the perfect brown/gray colors – I used them for my DMV photo today; let’s see how it turns out!  (Palette that includes these colors here)

-Annabella, New York 

THE FIND: Sephora Natural Makeup and Skincare Preparing for my Finland trip, I decided to find the ultimate new products for the perfect summer radiance look. As I ended up working late, I missed ABC Carpet & Home which has a fantastic natural beauty section with exclusive brands like rms and a West Village apothecary C.O. Bigelow with Jane Iredale. I was left with Sephora (open till 9pm!). As luck would have it, I was assisted by an adorable makeup artist-in-training who talked me out of products I already knew and introduced me to the latest and greatest of natural cosmetics. See my finds in the picture above. I was so happy with the Hourglass concealer today, that I went back to buy the tinted moisturizer. This is everything you need for the full summer radiance look. Tutorial and photos coming soon!   ::Korres Magic Light Face Contouring Powder Trio in Santorini::Hourglass Hidden Corrective Concealer::Hourglass Aura Sheer Cheek Stain in Flush::Korres Evening Primrose Eye Cream:: - Annabella, New York

THE FIND: Sephora Natural Makeup and Skincare

Preparing for my Finland trip, I decided to find the ultimate new products for the perfect summer radiance look. As I ended up working late, I missed ABC Carpet & Home which has a fantastic natural beauty section with exclusive brands like rms and a West Village apothecary C.O. Bigelow with Jane Iredale. I was left with Sephora (open till 9pm!).

As luck would have it, I was assisted by an adorable makeup artist-in-training who talked me out of products I already knew and introduced me to the latest and greatest of natural cosmetics. See my finds in the picture above. I was so happy with the Hourglass concealer today, that I went back to buy the tinted moisturizer. This is everything you need for the full summer radiance look. Tutorial and photos coming soon!  

::Korres Magic Light Face Contouring Powder Trio in Santorini::Hourglass Hidden Corrective Concealer::Hourglass Aura Sheer Cheek Stain in Flush::Korres Evening Primrose Eye Cream::

- Annabella, New York

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THE FIND: Makeup with Diamonds

Created in my beautiful home country of Finland, these all-natural mineral highlighters have to be my most stunning beauty find of the summer. This collection that comes in luxe wooden compacts include a silver and gold shade, a shimmering bronzer and a light-reflecting blush with diamonds (59e at en.mschic.com; $85 at The Detox Market). Besides a concealer, blush, bronzer and a highlighter are a key to creating a glowing summer look. I hope to do a beauty tutorial soon!

Annabella, New York 


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BEAUTY: Natural Makeup Kit

My frequent travels and hosting gigs have made me realize that an easily portable, all inclusive makeup palette is an essential if you want to look chic on the go. The problem? Natural makeup palettes are nearly impossible to find. After searching for forever, we have finally found the Too Faced ($39; just add a mascara and lipgloss) & Tarte ($44; all in one) palettes that are perfect for the task. Get ready for take off!

- Annabella, New York

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STYLE: One Dress Many Ways

I turned this red Camilla Mikama snap-button dress into a sexy mini and accessorized it with chic and simple golden hoops. Just like the blue piece on Annabella yesterday, this eco dress can become as long as a midi and be buttoned up in multiple ways. 

I kept the makeup fresh and just added a golden eyeshadow, black mascara, pink blush and lipgloss: it’s my current favorite warm-weather look. 

What’s your most versatile summer piece? Let us know below!

-  Viola, Helsinki

BEAUTY: Bright, Bold Natural Lipsticks  Inspired by Viola’s look yesterday, I had to find the most exciting bright, bold lip colors for summer. These colors are ideal for a stand-out-in-the-crowd beauty statement! When putting on bright lipstick, skip the eyeliner or add it thinly line right at the lash line, and go light with the mascara. You’ll end up with a gorgeously fresh look. I chose carmine-free products, which means they are also vegan.  Coral: Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze in Vixen by 100% Pure.   Pink: Mineral Lipstick in Party Pink by e.l.f.  Rasberry: Double Dose Lip Gloss in Acai Boost by Tarte. Red: Creamy Lip Stain in Cosmopolitan by Christopher Drummond Beauty.

BEAUTY: Bright, Bold Natural Lipsticks 

Inspired by Viola’s look yesterday, I had to find the most exciting bright, bold lip colors for summer. These colors are ideal for a stand-out-in-the-crowd beauty statement! When putting on bright lipstick, skip the eyeliner or add it thinly line right at the lash line, and go light with the mascara. You’ll end up with a gorgeously fresh look. I chose carmine-free products, which means they are also vegan. 

Coral: Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze in Vixen by 100% Pure.  

Pink: Mineral Lipstick in Party Pink by e.l.f. 

Rasberry: Double Dose Lip Gloss in Acai Boost by Tarte.

Red: Creamy Lip Stain in Cosmopolitan by Christopher Drummond Beauty.