How To: Do Your Make-up for Work In 5 Minutes

You know that feeling when the big boss is holding a meeting in the early morning and you're rushing to get there on time? Well I do! Here is a way to keep it looking flawless, and make a great impression, because you'll get to work early using these quick and easy make-up tips!

 

First: Apply Tarte's Maracuja Creaseless Concealer under eyes, and to problem spots with the pad of your pointer finger.

Second: With a powder brush apply Cover Girls's Trublend mineral formula to the outer areas of your face. (The areas opposite your T section)

Third: For easy contouring in seconds use e.l.f's Essential Clarifying Pressed powder in a shade slightly lighter than your skin tone. Use this as a highlighter: dust down your nose, cheek bones, and middle of your forehead, and chin.



First: Using e.l.f's blush brush apply Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12- hour blush (I used doll face) to the apples of your cheeks.

Second: Using e.l.f's blush brush apply Tarte's Amazonian Clay Bronzer under your cheek bones and blush, to your temples, to your jaw line, to the sides of your nose, to add contour and shading. (This step slims down face as well as gives your look perfect balance.

Step 1: Apply e.l.f's shimmering whip to the arches underneath your eyebrows, down your nose, in the inner corner of your eyes to brighten and add a little glimmer to your day.

Step 1: Using your eyelash curler curl your eyelashes by pumping your curler multiple times. (Short quick squeezes are the key to sky high lashes!)

Step 2: Brush on Tarte's Lights Camera Action 4 in 1 Mascara.

Step 3: After your mascara dries curl your eyelashes once more for extra height!



Step 5: Sephora makes this amazing hydrating lip balm called Sugar and it comes in different shades. All smell delicious, and all leave your lips soft and shiny.

I have used all of these products and completely endorse their quality! They are available at:

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Try this look the next time you're in a hurry! And, let us know what you think in the comments below.

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D.R

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D&R's 5 Favorite Looks: Rihanna Gives Good Face

Our top 5 Favorite looks from our girl Ri-Ri.

1. Buff:

2. Red Carpet Worthy

3. Bold & Beautiful

4. Urban Princess

5. "We Can Do It"

Which look is your favorite? Leave a reply in the comment section below!

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D.R

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Fall In Love With Our 5 Favorite Fall Sweaters!

Who says sweaters have to be bulky, and shapeless? Definitely not me! Here are some of our fall favorites that can easily become one of your fall staple pieces.

1. Sweater by: Lisa Todd

"The Dot" Grey Gold Sweater

Grab your girlfriends; grab a mimosa. It is time for brunch.

2. Sweater is by: Paperwhite

Amethyst Stripe Sleeve Sweater

Hang with the boys, or stroll the town with this easy breezy sweater.

3. By: Paperwhite

Winter White Draped Sweater





Dark haired beauties
will look especially vibrant in this sweater.



4. By: Paperwhite

Sapphire Sapphire Sheer Sleeve Sweater

This is THE night out sweater! Flirty & Fun.

 5. By: Tyler Boe

Caper Acid Wash Sweater



High waisted denim and

a cropped sweater is great way to look leggy!



When trying to find the right sweater for you, remember you are looking for a good fit. You don't want anything too big or too bulky. Slouchy is okay, but looking at the pictures above we can see that this year is all about sweaters that look almost tailored, sweaters that are thinner, but longer (hitting below the hips), and in jewel tones!

Stay Lovely...and warm!

D.R

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The Finale Of The 2013 Summer Book Club

Hey Lovelies! It's a new season, and that means it is time to move on to some new books. But wait, not so fast. We still have to recap which books were a great summer read. Here are a few more mentionable titles I read over the summer:

1. ASTOR PLACE VINTAGE By STEPHANIE LEHMANN

 

 

As stylish and sophisticated as its cover, this novel will wow and surprise those who are interested in both New York City's: history, architecture, and design. I learned so much from this novel about our great and enchanting city, as well as fell in love with the books characters.

 

Buy it here.

 

2. THE WEEK BEFORE THE WEDDING By BETH KENDRICK

 

 

 

Funny enough, I read this novel the week before a wedding I was attending. Even more peculiar the main characters had some of the same names as people in the wedding party! This novel was a fun, easy read that really understands the dynamics of family, the distress of having too much family all in one place, and what true love really is. (Plus, you're going to fall for the hunk...and you're not going to want to!)

 

Buy it here.

 

3. THERE'S CAKE IN MY FUTURE By KIM GRUENENFELDER

 

 

Amazing how the entire lives of three women end up revolving around a cake pull. What's a cake pull you ask? Well, a cake pull is the tradition where you attach small charms to ribbon, and place them inside a cake. This cake is usually served at bridal showers, and each woman attending has the chance to pull on a ribbon and find a charm. These charms are supposed to be telling of your future! Dangerous, and possibly life-threatening? Yes. Completely hilarious to watch unfold? That would be a yes too!

 

You can buy it here.

 

4. MR. MAYBE By JANE GREEN

 

 

Now, I usually discourage people from judging a book by its cover, but if you were, now would be the time to start. Jane Green is a fantastic British writer who knows how to navigate her readers through the real people in real relationships that she creates on every page. I think a lot of women would feel they shared a common bond with her main character Libby Mason; I know I did!

 

Buy it here.

 

5. JEMIMA J By JANE GREEN

 

 

Another novel written by the talented Jane Green is about a woman who goes through a major evolution in her life. If you're a fan of those makeover segments on any day time show, or magazine. This transformation is going to rock your world! You'll be saying, "And I thought Anne Hathaway's Devil Wears Prada transformation was amazing". We can all learn a lot about self-love, body image, and self respect through Jemima J, and she'll make you laugh out loud along the way.

 

Buy it here.

 

So that sadly ends my Summer Book Club chapter, and I do have a few overdue library dues to pay. But with a new season, comes a new handbag, new boots, and some new hot reads!

 

Have a hot read you're just dying to discuss? E-mail us or message us on facebook, and we'll start up the conversation!

 

Stay Lovely,

 

D.R

 

Editor and Curator of

 

Dusk & Rubies
 



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5 Ways To Organize & Add Style To Your Bedroom

Your bedroom. It should be your oasis, your little piece of paradise after a long day at work, and it should be a reflection of who you are. Well for the last week my room as been in disarray! You know the usual: pile of clothes on my director's chair, jewelry boxes overflowing and unorganized, craft center a mess, and laundry to do.  My inspiration for this post came from my decision to not only do some much needed tidying up, but a little redecorating as well!

 

 

 

If you know me un petit peu you may remember I worked at Pier 1, and if you know me really well then you know that I am always redecorating my room (I have been since elementary school). Cleaning has always been a way to decompress...I was, and continue to be a weird child. Anyways the few people who know me very well love hanging out in my bedroom because every time they do it is completely different.

 

I do not mean I just bought a new sconce and hung it on the wall, or re-organized my bookshelf lovelies. I mean I hang mirrors, take down mirrors, hang art, take down art, move heavy furniture across the room and back, until I am happy with the way the lighting hits everything. That kind of redecorating. I build things, and I break things down. I'm using power tools; I'm sweating, and I am installing my own handmade ikea inspired closet organizer. It is dangerous, and time-consuming, but completely worth it...until I want to change it again.

 

Today my objective was to create a foyer type entrance for my bedroom. I wanted  the entrance into my room to be neat, all clean lines, with nods to cultural pursuits, and give off that wow-effect . This is also the first way you can add style and/or organize your bedroom. Check out my "foyer" to my bedroom below. Tell me what you think in the comments below, and I hope you find these 5 Ways To Organize & Add Style To Your Bedroom helpful!

 

1. Don't be afraid to mix your Modern with your Ming!



 

2. Do invest in some fun light fixtures that play with texture.





 

 

 

 

 

 

3. If you can't see the clutter, then it's not really there, right?

 

 

 

 

4. Don't be afraid to turn your room into a gallery! A large piece of artwork, placed correctly, can draw the eye up and make your space look larger. 

5. Design Basics 101: Use the rule of 3. While working at Pier 1 I learned about creating displays, and how information and objects that appear in threes are more appealing, memorable, and effective than other numbers of objects. By grouping objects in sets of three you build progression, and drama with spacing. Also the middle of the group of three then becomes the focal point.

Tell us how you incorporated these five easy ways to add style to your bedroom, or send us some pictures via twitter, facebook, or e-mail!

Stay Lovely, and start re-decorating.

D.R

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Get The Look: 1 Dress 5 Ways!

I recently purchased a Free People dress at Marshalls. It sells for $128 on their website, but I scored it for $49.99. You may remember seeing me wear it to the Pencils of Promise charity event in NYC, but I was shocked and amazed to see how versatile the dress really is! Check it out below:

1. Bohemian


2. Upper West Side


3. A Little Bit Country


4. Wedding Worthy:


5. Edgy


How sweet it is to have a dress that you could style differently for every weekday! See how I styled this dress by checking out my last post.

Ps. Don't forget to check out our review which Free People published to their site! Perfect For A Hot Night In NYC


Stay Lovely,

D.R

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5 Fun Ways to Workout This Summer Without Breaking the Bank

Think back to when you were a young kid. You probably didn't think to yourself: I have to get my thirty minutes of cardio in. Why? Because, when we were younger we wanted to be active. Being active was fun, and a way to socialize. Chances are you were in either soccer or dance, baseball or lacrosse, and you spent your summers swimming in the pool, or playing manhunt. These are all forms of exercise that as kids we never thought about as something we had to do, but rather something we wanted to do.

So, why is being active so difficult for some in our adult life? Well, I can think of a load of excuses: we work too hard, we don't have the time, people socialize now over cocktails not bike rides, we would rather do something relaxing like watch television, or read a book, we would even rather sleep. When it comes down to it most people have other activities they would rather do, or they no longer find being active fun. I have found to be successful with exercise you have to make it fun for yourself. To make sure you're getting your recommended sweat on three-four times a week it has to be enjoyable. Those gym rats who say: your workout shouldn't be fun it should be intense, and you should be crippled in pain; otherwise, you're not getting a good workout ...are completely wrong.

I can still lose weight, get into shape, and have fun all at the same time sans the pain I felt from trying P90X, and you can too. Here are 5 fun workouts that don't necessarily feel like working out at all.

1. Rollerblading: Do you remember a Roller Rinks by your house growing up? If you are a 90's kid, then you sure do. For some reason rollerblading to music with your friends while strobe lights were going was one of the most fun things to do for birthday parties. This still sounds fun to me, and still continues to be one of my favorite summer activities. Plus, if you have a pair of roller blades this workout is free of charge!

2. Hiking: Another wonderful way to get into shape, but without feeling like you are doing required exercise is to go for a hike. There are some beautiful parks on Long Island and all over the United States. Just bring a camera and soak in the nature. Meanwhile your legs and glutes will be doing tons of work!

3. Hula Hooping: Play some jams, and swirl your hips and you have a dance party! Oh no- wait, you're working out your abs. Can't believe it? It is true! Have fun with the hula hoop with friends, and whittle your middle all at the same time. What's better is it won't hurt your back, and you won't have to keep count of how many crunches you're doing. Just hit play and sway!

4. Yoga: Do it on the beach, do it in a field, or do it in your room on a rainy day. Yoga is a great workout and you can do it for free just about anywhere. Don't know the first thing about yoga? You can find videos and tutorials on youtube!

5. Bike Riding: I can't help but think of the movie Now and Then and how the four girlfriends would ride their bikes all Summer long, listen to the radio attached to their handle bars, and discuss the issues they faced with coming of age. This throwback movie reminds me of my childhood, where my sister, cousins and I would constantly ride our bikes everywhere listening to our i-pods. So get your bike, get your friends, and enjoy the ride!

Stay Lovely...

...and get your funfit on!

D.R

Editor and Curator of

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5 Strange, Yet Completely Entertaining Movies...To Watch On Netflix

I'm a huge fan of the movies. I think a movie, similar to a good book can serve as a great escape from life, the perfect activity for a rainy day, or a way to relax before bed. That's just some of the reasons why I indulge myself with movies. After seeing the constant commercials, and the great deal of just $7.99 a month it just felt natural to sign up for Netflix.

I have had Netflix for about a year now, and while it is not always up to date with the newest releases it does provide me with movies I would never have found on my own. I am really open to all different types of movies, because although I prefer movies like Casino Royal over the newest romantic comedy, and have watched classics like The Sound of Music more times than the Notebook (I own the collectors box set of The Sound of Music, and do not own the Notebook- although The Notebook, and Nights at Rodanthe are the only Nicholas Sparks movies I truly like). I am a big fan of anything from the Turner Classic Movie Collection, anything that is Film Noir, Tarantino, or featuring Joseph Gordon Levitt (huge crush alert).

Pause to gawk at his perfection:

Okay I am back...

Anyway...here are the 5 surprisingly intriguing, bizarre, and completely entertaining movies I found on Netflix. In no specific order:

1. The Pill: Genre- Drama, Romantic Comedy. About- Those of you, like my boyfriend, that take a lot of stock in what Rotten Tomatoes Critics say this movie earned a 70% by critics on the tomatometer. I don't want to give too much away, but this movie would be great to see with the girlfriends just add wine and you have the perfect night in! This movie is unrated.

2. Hick: Genre- Drama, About- Big names like Chloe Grace Mortez (Remember her as the kid sister wise beyond her years in 360 Days of Summer?), and Blake lively bring this completely bizarre story to life. It truly is one of those films that is completely off the beaten track. I thought it was great because it was thought-provoking. This movie did not fare well on Rotten Tomatoes with a 5%, but I think it is because it is not for mainstream audiences. So, if you're feeling brave and dare to tread in movie waters unknown cue it up! This movie is Rated R.

3. Butter: Genre- Drama, Comedy About- With a 35% rating on Rotten Tomatoes this movie also delves into a strange world, one about carving butter-which may seem as ridiculous as it sounds. I watched this with the boyfriend, and it kept us completely entertained one laid back Saturday night. This movie does place its audience into awkward situations so be wary of who you choose to view it with. Rated R for sexual content, and language.

4. The Witness: Genre- Drama, Mystery & Suspense. About- Don't let the fact that the movie came out in 1985 stop you. This movie earned a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and if you don't already love Harrison Ford you will have to admire him after this movie. This movie is great to watch with your family, friends, or the significant other. It is a true crowd pleaser. It is rated R for strong language, and scenes of violence. 

 


5. All Good Things Genre- Mystery & Suspense About- This movie earned a 35% rating on rotten tomatoes, but is truly a fascinating story. It is based on the true life events surrounding a missing persons case that is still, to this day, unresolved...in the eyes of the law. Those who watch the movie may have a different perspective. Ryan Gosling gives an incredibly believable performance. This movie is rated R.

Happy Viewing!

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

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