The Summer Music Festival Twist

June 25, 2013

The Summer Music Festival Twist

There are tons of ways to wear headbands! Whether you use them traditionally to push hair back from your face or add them as an accessory, the possibilities are endless! (more…)

A Summer Ready Full Makeup Look

June 17, 2013

Kouturekiss - A Summer Ready Makeup Look

When I do my summer makeup I like to stick with a fresh faced look that says “I look good without trying”. Always remember to start off with a clean and moisturized face before putting on any makeup.

  1. Apply a very sheer coat of your favorite foundation and powder. (I used Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in Medium Beige and Rimmel Stay Matte Translucent Powder)
  2. Apply a cream highlighter with your fingers along the top of your cheekbone. (I used Benefit’s What’s Up)
  3. Now let’s add some “coraly” whipped blush. Always apply with your fingers to get the most natural looking application. (I used L’Oreal whipped blush in Angelic)  (more…)

The Brilliant Braid

June 12, 2013

The Brilliant Braid _ Kouturekiss
Braids. Braids. Braids! They are everywhere! With hundreds of versions to choose from, it can get a little overwhelming when trying out a new one. While the three strand, four strand and even five strand braids are intimidating, sometimes a braiding beginner may shy away from the challenge. Well, i’ve found a braid that is beautiful, unique and even first timer friendly! The ‘Brilliant Braid’! It’s a series of mini elastics strategically placed to give the illusion of a braid when complete! View the steps below!

Step 1 – Start with straight hair and gather to one side.

Step 2 – Secure with a thin elastic.

Step 3 – Separate the hair above your hands and put your fore finger and thumb through the hole.

Steps 4 & 5- Grab the bottom of your hair and flip it through the hole (This is the step you will repeat over and over until you reach the end of your ponytail!)

Steps 6-10 – Repeat Steps 4 & 5. After flipping each section, tug on the ends of hair to slide up the elastic. Feel free to adjust and loosen the ‘knots’ to get the braid to look as tight or loose as you desire.

Voila! This is a perfect style to add to your ‘last minute’ hair style stash! This braid looks fun and different, yet is so simple to create! Finally a braid that will steal attention without robbing all of your time! If you ask me, that’s what makes this braid brilliant!

The Half Crown Braid

May 19, 2013

Kotuurekiss - The Half Crown Braid

Are you looking for a trendy hair style that will give you the best of both worlds and will take less than five minutes? (aren’t we all!) Well guess what, I found one! Today’s hair tutorial is quick, easy and very versatile: The Half Crown Braid! Follow the steps below to tackle this adorable ‘do’!

Steps 1, 2, & 3: Start by taking a 1-2 inch section of hair on one side of your head (a little above your ear). Split that section into 3 pieces and start making a traditional (plait) braid.

Steps 4, 5, & 6: While making your braid, angle it so that it wraps around the back of your head. Then secure the end with a small elastic. Repeat on the other side of your head.  (more…)