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If times were normal, this weekend would be the time when celebrity stylists, manicurists, colorists and glam teams everywhere would be scrambling to plan for Monday’s Met Gala. But this year, the exhibition has been postponed and the party canceled. That means, no gowns, no fancy updos and no killer nails. Unless you decide to have some fun on your own, of course. While there are more important things during this tough time, it might be nice to take a break from the news and treat yourself to a little glam. Rebecca Minkoff’s Impress Nails collab is perfect for the occasion. If you’re missing your acrylics right about now, you’ll want to keep reading.

With nail salons closed for the distant future, new nail polish colors and press-on nails couldn’t come at a better time. Designer Rebecca Minkoff teamed up with Kiss Impress Nails for a collection of trendy faux nails with designs inspired by her Spring/Summer 2020 collection. Styles include negative space, ombré and even the skittles mani trend.

“My inspiration behind the Impress Press-On Manicure Collection is really this idea of Wanderlust,” Minkoff said in a statement. “I feel as humans we always have somewhere that we want to go, a place we want to see or be and it was really tapping into the ethos of many different women and how to give them nails that really speak to the different locations they might be inspired by.”

Image: Kiss.

In addition to being inspired by her own collection, Minkoff also designed the style Skinny Dipping to resemble Kim Kardashian’s 2019 Met Gala dress. Remember the nude with crystals on top? Yup, that one.

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Be your own glam team and try one of the limited-edition styles, below.

Image: Kiss.

Kiss Rebecca Minkoff x Impress Nails in Skinny Dip

Blush pink with sparkles.

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Kiss Rebecca Minkoff x Impress Nails in Ibiza Nights

In black and white chevron.

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Kiss Rebecca Minkoff x Impress Nails in Desert Glow

A translucent jelly effect design in bold orange.

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Kiss Rebecca Minkoff x Impress Nails in Blue Haze

A powder blue matte with chrome finish.

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Kiss Rebecca Minkoff x Impress Nails in Le French Pop

With negative nail art designs.

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Kiss Rebecca Minkoff x Impress Nails in Sunset Beach

With multi shades of orange.

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Wig innovation has truly elevated in recent years. Furthermore, wig wearers have gotten more creative when applying their units to make them look more realistic—this includes using glue and super hold hairspray to make lace look more skin-like. Though wigs can be great protective styles, the use of glue and other adhesives can be potentially damaging to your hairline. So much so, that wig wearers often find themselves choosing between realistic wigs and true protective styling. However, glueless wigs are an option that provides the best of both worlds.

Almost everyone who wears a wig strives for it to look as natural as possible. Though glue and adhesives do a tremendous job of making your wig mimic real hair, they’re not completely necessary. Glueless wigs do the same thing without using anything more than a wig comb and adjustable straps (preinstalled on the wig).

If you’re looking for a glueless wig to help you slay without compromising your edges, here are some of the best options. 

Mayvenn.

Mayvenn Edgy Edna Straight Top Lace Short Bob With Bangs Wig

The best thing about wearing a bang wig is that there’s no need to use glue for it to look natural. The addition of the small lace closure at the top of the wig is one minor detail that helps this wig look even more realistic.

HC Italian.

HC Italian Yaki Glueless Lace Wig

Textured wigs are slowly but surely becoming the most popular options. What wig wearers love most about this particular wig, besides its glueless nature, is its natural movement and minimal shedding.

Buy: HC Italian Yaki Glueless Lace Wig $70.90

LuvMe Hair.

LuvMe Hair Blonde 613 Bob Side Part Lace Frontal Wig

When it comes to slaying a platinum blonde wig, less is more. Going glueless with a blonde unit means you don’t have to worry about manipulating the lace with makeup or adhesive, which may potentially stain your blonde tresses.

BeautyForever.

BeautyForever 13×4 Pre-Plucked Lace Frontal Wigs Jerry Curl

From the color of the lace to hair density, this glueless unit from BeautyForever is fully customizable. The lace frontal on this wig allows you to part the wig however you want without ever needing a dab of glue or adhesive.

Buy: BeautyForever 13×4 Pre-Plucked Lace Frontal Wigs Jerry Curl $88.48

Ali Pearl.

Ali Pearl Glueless Brazilian Body Wave Lace Front With Natural Baby Hair

Every true wig enthusiast will tell you that Ali Pearl is at the top of their list for affordable hair vendors. I encourage you to watch the mini-review videos on Amazon to see this wig in real-time from their customers. The way their wigs mimic the scalp is impeccable.

Buy: Ali Pearl Glueless Brazilian Body Wave Lace Front With Natural Baby Hair $121.99

BEEOS.

BEEOS Pre-Plucked Brazilian Virgin Lace Front Glueless Wig

As the weather finally warms up, it’s time to start thinking about adding a short, wavy unit to your collection. There’s something about short hair that can spice up your look in the blink of an eye. What better way to try out the look than with a simple, glueless unit?

Buy: BEEOS Pre-Plucked Brazilian Virgin Lace Front Glueless Wig $89.99

New Star.

New Star Virgin Hair Straight 4*4 Closure Wig Glueless Lace Front Wig

Long before wigs were popular amongst everyday women like myself, New Star Hair was my go-to place for affordable bundles in college. The quality and affordability were unmatched—I’m happy to see that they’re putting the same energy into wigs, including glueless units. I mean, look at this quality in action! 

K’ryssma.

K’ryssma Long Brown Synthetic Glueless Lace Front Wig

If you’re curious about the glueless wig life, this affordable unit is a great starting point. Adjustable straps are your best friend when it comes to slaying a glueless unit, and this wig comes fully equipped. 

Buy: K’ryssma Long Brown Synthetic Glueless Lace Front Wig $38.99

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The most popular brand in Deciem’s portfolio is most definitely The Ordinary. It’s the non-drugstore brand with drugstore prices and elevated formulas we can’t get enough of. However, when it comes to all of the secretly amazing The Ordinary hacks, that’s just the beginning of the gamut.

Its sister brands are also the key to achieving some of the most common beauty goals and avoiding some unfortunate setbacks; a natural-looking tan, makeup with a firm grip and dry patch-free skin, to name a few. If you aren’t familiar with Niod, Hylamide, The Chemistry Brand, or Anamoly, here are plenty of ways to get more bang for your buck according to Deciem insiders.

For Body Exfoliation…

Deciem.

“Try using the AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution on arms and legs to exfoliate. Apply it, leave it for 10 mins and then shower it off.” -Jack Wardlaw, UK Deciem Education Manager 

For Smoothing Flyaways…

Deciem.

“The Hemi-Squalane is brilliant for taming frizz, so if you take about 2-3 drops into the palm of your hand, you can run it through the ends of the hair to smooth flyaways and the hair shaft.” -Jack Wardlaw, UK Deciem Education Manager

For a Natural-Looking Contour…

Deciem.

“You can use the Photography Fluids from NIOD as a highlight and contour duo which is also really effective. Apply 12% to the high points of the face, and the 8% to the low points and around the jawline.” -Jack Wardlaw, UK Deciem Education Manager

For an Even Glow…

Deciem.

“Photography Fluid can at times be a bit difficult to apply, as the formula sets upon application to make the product stay put. To combat this, add 1-2 pumps (or 4-5 drops of PF) to 3 pumps of Survival 10 to give an absolutely stunning finish!

It provides the most beautiful natural glow. You can also use a few drops of Hemi-Squalane to increase the slip of the formula and help with its spreadability.” -Joe Basham, UK + Europe Deciem Education Associate

For Non-Sticky Brightening…

Deciem.

“Do you ever struggle to find a form of pure ascorbic acid that isn’t sticky, greasy, or oxidizing within 5 minutes of application? You’ll get really great immediate brightening, as well as long term anti-aging results when mixing The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser and 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder.

Mix one half to a full scoop of the Vitamin C Powder with a 5p size of cleanser. Apply to a dry face and massage with moist fingers to activate, continue for 2-3 minutes, or leave as a mask for up to 10. Rinse off and glow.” -Joe Basham, UK + Europe Deciem Education Associate

For Better Makeup Grip…

Deciem.

“Most people hate the texture of these formulas. However, in particular, 2-3 drops of C25 underneath a moisturizer gives an amazing ‘grip’ to the skin for subsequent products. Try this underneath a light bit of concealer and powder. It’ll hold really well plus, you also get a hit of antioxidants for your skin.” -Joe Basham, UK + Europe Deciem Education Associate

For Boosting Your Vitamin C…

Deciem.

“Vitamin C is a very potent antioxidant, but unlike Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) or Catalase, it is used up throughout the day and cannot be recycled in the same way. This is why we use high levels of vitamin C in formulas, but low levels of SOD. But, when you combine vitamin C with other antioxidants, it boosts its efficacy and helps in ‘recycling’ vitamin C to use all over again. Combining a Vitamin C with other antioxidants can boost its efficacy by 100s of times.

Mix a 1/4 scoop of Vitamin C Powder with 3 drops of Pycnogenol or Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% (approx 25% formula).” -Joe Basham, UK + Europe Deciem Education Associate

For Head-to-Toe Moisture…

Deciem.

“An effective and affordable body product is The Ordinary’s Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA. It is a better formula than most body creams, and when you think of it, what’s the difference between the skin on your face and your legs? In fact, this applies to all skincare. Your skin on your body has the same physiological function as your face. Anything that you apply to your face can also go on the body.” -Joe Basham, UK + Europe Deciem Education Associate

For Boosting Moisture Retention…

Deciem.

“Amino Acids are great, but all Hydrators are fantastic for increasing penetration of subsequent products. If you want to maximize results, apply a few drops of any Hydrator first to ensure optimal penetration of your actives. Humectants (hydrators) will initially reduce the barrier integrity of the skin as it is drawing the water inside.

This temporary disruption means that this is the optimal time to get any other actives in. As these products are working to restore barrier function in the long term, there should not be any long term upset to the skin, but instead, beautifully plumped hydrated skin.” -Joe Basham, UK + Europe Deciem Education Associate

For a Second-Skin Makeup Finish…

Deciem.

“If you have a foundation that’s too heavy, or you just want lighter coverage, Hemi-Squalane is amazing for mixing into the formula as it will eventually evaporate and leave behind no oily residue. It makes it great to help increase the spreadability of pigments and make-up products. Just add a drop at a time to achieve desired results; one is probably plenty.” -Joe Basham, UK + Europe Deciem Education Associate

For a Natural-Looking Tan…

Deciem.

“When you don’t have time to fake tan, blend a few drops of Hylamide’s Photography Foundation in Dark Tan onto the body. It will give a smooth bronze glow that will look natural and never faux.” -Minh Lawton, Australia Deciem Education Associate

For Targeting Body Blemishes…

Deciem.

“Got some texture on the body? Bumps? Dry patches? Fake tan buildup? Pop some glycolic acid on a large cotton round and swipe right. Our glycolic acid is at an ideal pH to exfoliate and the formula has aloe vera, ginseng, and amino acids to give the skin some extra radiance.” -Minh Lawton, Australia Deciem Education Associate

For Non-Greasy Cuticle Care…

Deciem.

“This petroleum-free balm is super versatile; not only great for lips, but you can use it as a cuticle treatment. The formula is unique as it’s a lightweight gel consistency but dries down matte so no sticky or slippery fingers.” -Minh Lawton, Australia Deciem Education Associate

For Elevated Sun Protection…

Deciem.

“Not all regions can get their mitts on the Survival range with SPF so I love to mix our Survival 0 with my regular sunscreen for the daytime. I’m getting sun and antioxidant protection which is so important now that it’s summer here in Australia. -Minh Lawton, Australia Deciem Education Associate

For TLC After Sun Exposure…

Deciem.

“Pop our HA concentrate in a tub in the fridge, and you have a cooling and hydrating gel for the hands and body, making it fantastic for after sun exposure and windburn.” -Minh Lawton, Australia Deciem Education Associate

For the “Glass Skin” Finish…

Deciem.

“A makeup artist friend of mine loves to mix a drop of our The Ordinary Rosehip Seed Oil into cream foundation to give that glass skin look to her clients. It looks fantastic under studio lighting as there is no metallic or frosty finish that you can get with traditional highlighters and works a charm on smoothing out pigment on drier skin types.” -Minh Lawton, Australia Deciem Education Associate

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Leah McSweeney’s Blue Sunglasses at Lunch

Real Housewives of New York Season 12 Episode 5 Fashion

Leah McSweeney was totally serving up 90s fash-un vibes on last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of New York with her lil’ Kim mugshot dress blue sunglasses that she wore while meeting the ladies for lunch during NYFW. Which lucky enough we found still available for purchase, so you don’t need to travel back to 1985 with Sonja on the Morgan yacht 1995 to get them.

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Originally posted at: Leah McSweeney’s Blue Sunglasses