BEAUTY

BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE

There’s no time to fall behind!

It’s time for training 101 on how to shop for your favorite beauty products this Black Friday. If you don’t know what this special day consists of, here is some context: Black Friday is held the day after Thanksgiving and it is the biggest shopping day of the year. Think about that one beauty product you’ve been wanting this fall season. Now eliminate a few bucks off the original price. Envision yourself with extra tips and tricks on how to score the deal. You have success! Here we provide the best ways to tackle November 24th, 2017 and just about any Black Friday afterwards.

1. Stay Updated

Research. Research. Research. Best of all, sign up for email newsletters from your favorite brands for early access to discounts. Make a game plan and download shopping apps, follow your favorite retailers on social media, and search for ads online.

2. Don’t Be Fooled

Some stores increase prices weeks before Black Friday comes around which makes discounts appear higher. Take a look at their original prices beforehand so you don’t get tricked into buying an item that is not as significantly cheaper.

3. Plan Ahead

If you are trying to stick to a budget, make a list and decide how much you want to spend on each person. Yes, this even includes a price range for yourself. This will ensure your hidden lunatic persona won’t make a grand appearance on Black Friday — especially when you see that $400 Marc Jacobs purse you’ve been dying to buy for the past three months but still can’t afford to.

4. Bring a Buddy

It’s safe to say Black Friday can bring out a double personality from anyone. It can bring out your best but it can also bring out your worst. The environment is hectic. Shoving, sweating, running, grabbing — it can make you tense and sometimes you might just end up picking items you don’t really need. I mean, do you really need another expensive pair of heels? Running deals through your friend will ensure neither of you go overboard on shopping.

Walk with style

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Santia Botta Mixed Leather Red Sole Boots $2195 / Niemanmarcus.com

BALMAIN

Romy Jacquard Monogram Ranger Boots $1450 / Balmain.com

RALPH LAUREN

Reese Bicolor Square-Toe Stiletto Boots $1500 / Ralphlauren.com

STUART WEITZMAN

Ultrastuart Over-The-Knee Boots $950 / Niemanmarcus.com

BOTTEGA VENETA

The Tire Boots $1450 / Bottegaveneta.com

BEAUTY

FAUX LIP JOB?

LIP BLUSHING IS THE ANSWER

Lip blushing is semipermanent, tattooed makeup that tints your lips using a cosmetic tattoo gun (on a low setting) and water-based inks. The result is kind of similar to lip fillers—in that your lips will look a little fuller simply by being defined and enhanced with pigment—but lip blushing won’t actually change the shape or feeling of your lips. Instead, it’ll just leave you with a soft, shaded-in color that can enhance your lip symmetry, cover uneven pigmentation or scars, and give you the illusion of bigger, fuller lips. Typically, lip blushing lasts between two to three years and will gradually lighten and fade over time, until your lips slowly return to their natural hue. So your lips will look far lighter after two years than they will after six months, which is why many tattoo artists recommend yearly refresh sessions to prolong the lip shade you want.

WHAT THE FLUFF

Brow Lamination, the Microblading Alternative

Brow lamination is essentially a brow hair texturizing treatment. It refers to a process in which a brow specialist softens the hair follicle using a chemical solution and then re-shapes, or sets, it into a more refined, lifted, smoother shape. The result? Perfect brushed up brows that give a fuller, more uniform and defined look. When done correctly the brow will lay in a more aesthetically pleasing shape. In addition to smoothing the hairs out, you can also re-shape the brows a little during lamination; for example raising the arch or lowering the tail to get your desired shape. Unlike microblading, this treatment is non-invasive and isn’t permanent, making it a great option for a lot of people who don’t want to make the commitment to other brow services.

LASHES

Get fuller, longer lashes with lash lamination!

Lash lamination is a lash enhancement option that gives semi-permanent results. It’s a chemical treatment that lifts and curls your natural lashes to make them look longer and give them an attractive shape that will open up your eyes. We’re talking about the level of curl no lash curler can give you!

The lash lamination is often combined with a lash tint for people whose lashes are not totally black. Darkening them up even just a few shades makes them look a lot thicker, so you won’t need any mascara, although you can wear it if you want to. The fact that lash lamination works with your natural lashes means it looks very natural, not overdone. There are no extra fibers, like with lash extensions, and there’s virtually no maintenance involved.

The treatment is done by applying several products to your natural lashes. These formulas lift up the lashes into an attractive upward curl, and optionally, darken them. The products penetrate the lashes, so the effects are achieved from within. They can’t be washed off and the curl doesn’t get relaxed for the length of the eyelash growth cycle.

SLIP

Super Bloom Mega Pure Silk Scrunchies Set $49 / Slip.com

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Les Yeux Noirs Lash Amplifying Mascara $70 / Christianlouboutin.com

Beauty Gifts

DIOR

Forever Natural Bronze Powder Bronzer - Dioriviera Limited Edition $54 / dior.com

HERMÈS

Les Mains Hermes Nail Enamel $45 / Niemanmarcus.com

DIOR

Addict Lip Glow Balm $38 / Dior.com

MEN’S STYLE

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

LEATHER BELT A charming double Gancio buckle secures a smart reversible belt crafted in Italy from premium calfskin leather. $395 / Nordstrom.com

TED BAKER LONDON

KINGCOL FAUX LEATHER MESSENGER BAG Richly textured faux leather defines a classic messenger bag built for versatile utility. 15”w x 13”h x 4 1/2”d. 10”-25” strap drop. $119 / Nordstrom.com

CALVIN KLEIN

STRIPE SLIM SILK TIE Fashion a contemporary look with the tonal stripe design and slim profile of Calvin Klein’s silk Seasonal Stripe tie. $70 / Macys.com

TIPS FOR A PERFECT HAIRCUT

Never get a bad cut again!

A fresh men’s hairstyle can do wonders on him, but a bad cut can make him look a bit off. When you’re trying to enhance certain facial features or give your hair more volume, one fact remains: choosing the right haircut can be tough. It’s safe to say that your hair is a bold extension of your style. It’s not a part of the body that you can necessarily cover up or hide. There’s pressure to look good while remaining confident, so these decisions don’t get any easier as time goes by. Question is, how do you choose the perfect haircut? Check out how we lay out our advice in three easy steps.

1. Choose the right barber

The best way to find your ideal hair stylist is through personal recommendation. If you see a co-worker or a friend with a fresh cut, ask him where he got it done. Having a regular barber will ensure that you receive a consistent, sharp haircut each time.

The best part of it all is that he or she can always guide you to the right hairstyles and suitable lengths. The ideal barber will also learn the shape of your hair texture and give you advice on the best products for your hair. (Tip: make sure to always book appointments ahead of time so you don’t have to run somewhere else.)

2. Don’t fear the blow-dry

In order to receive the silky, smooth look, it’s essential that you blow-dry your hair from the roots to tips. Rubbing your hair with a towel after it has been washed is not enough. Every man should carry a good quality hairdryer unless the final look includes water and gel.

3. Pick the right products

Everybody’s hair is different, so what may work for your friends’ hair may not work for yours. Specialized products, such as sea-salt spray, wax and texture dust serve as a general rule. The best idea would be to ask your barber for advice because he or she will already know the ins and outs of your hair.

GROOMING

The Groomster Manicure Set

Mini-manicure set packaged in a convenient embossed leather-like case is perfect for taking care of the hand’s needs, whether at home or on the road. Comes complete with all the tools a guy would need to clean, file, cut and maintain his nails. Even includes an ear cleaner, and were still trying to figure out why. $15 / Groominglounge.com

CLEAN TOES

LUSH

T FOR TOES Stop stinky feet before they happen by soaking up moisture with absorbent powders and staying fresh with powerful tea tree and lime essential oils. Get some T for Toes and sprinkle into shoes, or directly on your feet before you put your socks on. $8 / Lushusa.com

MOST COMMON PROCEDURES

For Men!

1. Liposuction

Liposuction is consistently one of the top cosmetic procedures across the board, according to the ASPS, so it’s not surprising that it lands in the top spot for men as well. But that doesn’t mean that men and women are getting the same type of liposuction or looking for the same results. Typically men don’t want to be thin, they want to be defined. They want to get rid of the pudge at their waist, but they also want obliques and the manly contours that make them look stronger. For men, it’s not just about getting rid of unwanted fat, but augmenting and enhancing muscle. To meet the desires of the male clients, many surgeons are using body contouring techniques with their liposuction. More like definition liposuction. That means not only removing fat, but doing it with the purpose of enhancing or creating muscle contours.

2. Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) Gynecomastia surgery, or male breast reduction, is one of the other most common cosmetic procedures among men year over year. That’s partially because only men get it. Gynecomastia is the medical term for enlarged or feminized breasts in men and the surgical procedure usually involves removing the tissue in combination with liposuction to contour the area. Gynecomastia as a condition is common and affects about half of males at birth and one in four men age 50 to 69, according to the Mayo Clinic. No matter how you slice it, whether these men are getting true gynecomastia surgery or not, it’s clear that procedures to augment and contour the chest are increasingly popular.

3. Blepharoplasty (a.k.a. Eyelid Surgery) Men with lines, wrinkles will see a doctor wanting a “face lift.” The solution, an eye lift. Most men first notice signs of aging around their eyes and typically complain about eye bags or excess eyelid skin that they feel makes them look older. It’s expected, then, that blepharoplasty is consistently among the most popular procedures for men.

Eye lifts are performed on either the upper or lower lids (often both) and remove excess skin to smooth wrinkles and make the eye area appear smoother and more youthful. They’re popular among male patients, because they are relatively simple procedures that offer big results with little down time. The recovery is easy and there is little to no evidence that you’ve had anything done.

4. Hair Transplant

Hair transplants are becoming very popular. According to the American Hair Loss Association, about two-thirds of men experience hair loss by the time they are 35 years old. That number climbs to 85 percent by the time they reach 50. The main culprit is androgenic alopecia (commonly referred to as male pattern baldness), and, as the name suggests, it is one of the issues men deal with most. It’s understandable that hair transplants would be among the most popular cosmetic procedures for men, but one of the reasons that more men are seeking them out these days is that there have been technological advances that allow them to work better and leave less scarring.

While the procedure is time consuming, the success rate is high with these techniques because you’re transplanting from your own body and you don’t have to worry that you’re going to reject yourself. These new techniques are also effective treatments for facial hair and eyebrow hair.

Gifts for him.

ROLEX

SUBMARINER Oyster, 41 mm, Oystersteel $8,950 / Rolex.com

INITIO PARFUMS PRIVES

3.0 oz. Oud For Greatness Eau de Parfum Spray $385 / Niemanmarcus.com

BURBERRY

Men's Vintage Check Leather Crossbody Bag $1050 / Burberry.com

COACH

Signature Card Case $75 / Coach.com

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Men's Dandyrocks Spiked Heel Velvet Loafers $995 / Niemanmarcus.com

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

Men's Reversible Adjustable Leather Gancini Belt $530 / Niemanmarcus.com