New Product Du Jour 3.4.12

I have been trying out some really amazing new products. This week on my blog I am going to feature a new product review per day.




First review will be up tonight. Get ready, get set, Go!

Xx

Ps: Have you tried anything from the Josie Maran range yet? I'm loving.

Changes Du Jour 2.29.12

Big changes over here!

First, you will notice all the design changes on my blog. How do you like? I tweaked a lot of things to make it easier to find things and obviously changed the design to reflect my aesthetic.

Additionally, now you can get to my blog easily by www.belledujournyc.com

Big things, big things!

Xx

Le Metier De Beaute Eyeliner Du Jour 2.27.12

So... I have a love/ hate relationship with liquid liners. Why you may ask? Not because they are hard to apply, but because sometimes I think it looks chic and other times I think it looks overdone and like I am trying too hard.

I was a Lancôme art liner devotee for years but something happened and I fell out of love. Hey! It happens. I still think its a great product. I just suppose the bloom is off the rose... That's the saying right?

Anyway so I had moved to pencil liner and was loving it, minus the terrible staying power for me.

I went to Bergdorfs to pick up Le Métier De Beaute's fresh creme tints ( that's for another review) and some how the LMDB's liquid liner in Noir wound up in my little bag and back home with me in my apartment.

I didn't unwrap it for a few days pondering if I should return it, it is pricey at $42. I decided to keep it and THANK GOD I did.



Wow is this product rave worthy! It comes in a tiny tube, but boy does it pack a punch. This liner is ready to go right out of the box and it can make the finest finest thin thinnest line ever. I am SO impressed. On top of it, it lasts all day. I am so sold. This is my new must have eye product for sure. You can do a thick bold cat eye or the most natural line that just makes your lashes thicker without giving your secret of using liner away!

If you are in the market I highly suggest you check out the liquid liner in Noir by Le Métier De Beaute! I am going to go back and see what other colors they have.

Have you tried? Thoughts?
Love? Hate?

Xx

Oscar Party du Jour 2.23.12

Fun news! I will be hosting a twitter party this Sunday starting at 7pm with NYC Fashion PR firm, Wunderlich Inc and on-air trends and style expert Brittney Levine. I will be tweeting about all beauty and obviously I will throw in some of my style comments as well. Its a really fun way to see what everyone is talking about and from an insider perspective of an on-air style expert and a NYC Public Relations Firm about what goes on at award shows.

The Oscars always are the most beautiful to watch as they are the most prestigious award to win!

Brittney is an on air trends and style expert, she has on segments for Fox, E! News and things like that. I will put her blog link below for anyone that wants to check it out. She will be pointing out upcoming spring and summer trends as well as talking about celeb styles! Fun! Britt's blog is IN HER SHOES...

Make sure to follow everyone @WunderlichInc @BrittneyHLevine and of course me, @belledujourNYC.

Xx

Arm Candy Du Jour 2.22.12

Okay I know I have been a bad blogger but please forgive me! I have been super busy but thinking of you guys.  I wanted to share the most amazing examples of accessory stacking. I love some good arm candy! These photo's made me drool. I posted a few on my twitter and instagram (follow me @DaraKaye and DaraKaye on Instagram) last week but these were too good to keep to myself!

Gold Stacking, love the unexpected turquoise thrown in. I love the pave cone bracelet, it is by Eddie Borgo and has been on my wish list forever!

Gunmetal stack in case you don't like Gold and get bored by the typical silver look. More Eddie Borgo.

And of course, the typical silver stack but opposite of typical with these gorgeous pieces. Again a lot of it is Eddie Borgo. I see his pyramids and cone bracelets. Love Love Love!

(All of these images were taken from www.NeimanMarcus.com ).

If you aren't in love with Eddie Borgo by now... I don't even know what to say. I am tempted to go on his site and order EVERYTHING.

I also found a great article on The Coveteur on a retrospective of Eddie Borgo. Check it out! http://www.thecoveteur.com/Eddie_Borgo

If you want to check it out it is, www.eddieborgo.com.


Thoughts? Love? Hate?

xx

Jewels Du Jour 2.4.12

Arm candy of the day.

Follow me on twitter @BelledujourNYC and on instagram, DaraKaye for daily style updates!

Go NY Giants!

Xx

Nail combo Du Jour 1.28.12

I'm am really loving this nail combo. I am pretty mesmerized by it actually. I couldn't stop staring at it during dinner. I bet my boyfriend thought I was quite annoying.

Anyway it is Revlon's Sparkling ( which I am so impressed with alone- I have worn three coats on my nails for about a week now and am smitten) and Deborah Lippmann's Shake Your Groove Thing. I believe Sparkling is a DL dupe too! Honestly though, $20 for DL vs. $6 for Revlon, I can't lie, I live you Deborah Lippman, but I will go for the Revlon! I have over 10 DL's and I love love love but for $6 and great quality it's a no brainer.

Soooo... This is 3 coats of Sparkling with 1 coat of the DL over it. The DL gives a metallic finish to it, like gold pailletes. I believe Milani has a gold dupe for this as well if you don't want to splurge.

Thoughts? Comments?
Xx

Revlon Lip Butters Du Jour 1.24.12

So this isn't a review yet because I just wanted to share something quickly. I know you are probably sick and tired of hearing about these suckers but i wanted to share a juicy online tidbit I found! I was on the hunt for these FOREVER. I finally found a few at my CVS back home by families house on Long Island. I picked up Cupcake and Tutti Frutti, they weren't my first choice but I love them so much. Cupcake is HG material for me, perfect baby pink! You can see quick swatches on my hand below and cupcake on my lips. Naturally, I went on the hunt for more. They are non-existent in NYC.

Anyway, lo and behold, you can order them on www.CVS.com. I don't know why no one has spoken about this yet! Go order! Hurry! That was the juicy tidbit, by the way.

I just placed my order for Sugar Frosting, Creamsicle and Gumdrop.

Do any of you have? Do you love/hate?

Xx

Studs an Stones Du Jour 1.23.12

Scenery Du Jour 1.21.12

Wanted to share some Long Island scenery with you...

And some Riley!

Enjoy.

Xx

Drugstore Products Du Jour 1.18.12

My go to mascara all the time, have been trying out Armani's Eyes To Kill... Eh! Not impressed, back to L'Oreal for $7.99 vs $30.

Now, let's talk a new found Love for $13.99, Sally Hershberger's hyper hydration! Beyond loving, if you have dry hair, go get this. It smells fab and softens hair immediately. It's tag line is "rehab for stressed hair", hello, that's mine. I have very long, dry, highlighted hair. It totally needs rehab! It also contains keratin which I love!

Anyway have you tried either? Love/hate? Tell me!

Xx

Coats +OOTD Du Jour 1.15.12

It is beyond frightful outside in NYC. Coats almost just don't do enough. Might need to invest in a mega space heater that someone follows me around with... Kidding. Kinda.

Anyway, in honor of the cold please see my Recent OOTD's including coats!

I love outerwear abnormally!

Xx

Instagram Du Jour 1.14.12

Love instagram! Follow me at DaraKaye to get daily pics. Addicted.

Xx

PS: leave your name so I can follow you guys too.

Cheap Jewels Du Jour 1.12.12

Proving you don't need to spend a lot anymore to find great jewelry pieces!

Forever 21, $6.99

Xx

Home sweet Home Du Jour 1.5.12

Madison Ave. NYC.
Beautiful but cold.

Photo du Jour 1.4.12

Love this photo.

Xx
Dara

New years outfit du jour 1.4.12

Wanted to share my new years outfit as so many of you had asked. I don't really like to dress up. As you know my style is pretty much plain, neutrals with lots of accessories! I basically wear leather leggings and a white T or Tank every day. That being said, I stayed true to form and went with that, with a fur vest thrown over ( courtesy of my boyfriend for my birthday- best present- so me )

What did you wear on new years? Did you stay true to your style or venture out!?

Xx
Dara

Ps: sorry for the blurry shots. Couldn't stand still clearly!

Dior Du Jour 1.3.12

Sharing a pic along 57th Street in NYC.

Vintage Rings Du jour 1.2.12

A shot of my rings for the day. Rings are my favorite accessory. I will always chose a ring over necklaces or earrings.

All rings in the photo are vintage (grandmothers wedding bands from both sides and my mom's pass me downs) except the rose gold Cartier love band on the bottom right.

Would love to see the rings you wear daily! Tweet me pics @belledujournyc

Xx
Dara

New Year Du Jour 1.1.12

Happy new year everyone! I can't believe it 2012 and I still have this blog! It's been long journey and I want to thank you all.

Every year I make stupid resolutions that I never keep. This year is different. I'm making small resolutions that I can keep. What are yours?

Mine are:
#1 blog everyday for Jan and 5 times per week thereafter (even only if a picture).
#2 Drink green tea every morning.
#3 Try to see the positivity in all situations!
#4 Be open to new experiences.
#5 Start to like to run! Hint to myself: strategically plan to run before a more enjoyable exercise like Pilates!
#6 Remember to find the joy in everyday.
#7 Think in abundance!

Here is to a fabulous 2012!
Please share yours!

xx
Dara