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J.Crew Shows Love for JMC Lip Stain!

J.Crew is showing some serious love for our Lip Stain!  To check out our Lip Stain love from J.Crew and to view their amazin' handbags click here 

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Do You Tee-Tote?

The tee-tote is an awesome, multi-purpose, eco-fashion statement. It is a handmade shirt made from renewable and/or organic fabrics that transforms into a bag you can use rather than going the plastic route. 

It's a tee and a tote! It was designed by Molly de Vries of Ambatalia, who had this to say about her creation:  

"I created tee-totes to be an inspiring force in replacing plastic and paper bags. Consider cloth shopping bags as a positive life style choice. Tee-tote was created for people who love fashion and also love and want to take care of our earth. More and more I see people bringing their own cloth bags to the market yet I find it rare seeing shoppers buying clothes or gifts with reusable bags in our neighborhood shopping centers, streets and malls.

Tee-tote is my best effort towards this end. I hope you have fun with this and see what kind of changes you can make in simple ways each day. I have found taking challenges, whether it's not using my car that week, taking a plastic bag tally or even just bringing a cup with me in my purse for a coffee or tea out. I notice a few changes in my habits can bring BIG awareness. It's pretty awesome. I hope my idea of a great looking, handmade, sustainably sourced, classic teeshirt that turns into a shopping bag inspires you and your friends to rethink how you shop."

Click here to get your very own tee-tote! So chicological....

 

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Love the Looks from Chris Benz (@cmbenz)

I am absolutely in love with Chris Benz's S/S '11 collection. The pieces are whimsical and feminine with just the right touch of retro flair.

I'd pair these looks with the Eye Love You Too Palette (with a little Limited Edition Argan Eyeshadow Quad), Argan Cream Blush in Sunset, and the Argan Natural Volume Lip Gloss in Daring. You?

Fashion Never Goes Out of Style

Accessory Trend: Bunches of Bangles!

With the recent Fall 2011 fashion weeks taking place around the world, impeccable style was on display from Paris and Milan to New York and London. Almost as impressive as the stuff on the runways, the streets around of these cities have a bevy of savvy fashionistas and fashionistos wearing amazing ensembles, accessories, and beauty looks. And who better to capture this walking art than my personal fave, photographer Tommy Ton? A huge trend that Tommy snapped was the bauble-y bracelet bonanza. Wearing one bracelet is a thing of the past. What's in now is wearing multiple bracelets on one arm.  Of course, they all should work and pair well with each other, but pairing different types adds depth to your accessorized wrist.

Speaking of more bang(le) for your buck - have you tried the Eye Love You Too Palette? The colors are perfectly on trend for spring and summer, but are timeless as well. (Super hot fashionista tip: match your eye color to the colors in your baubles!)

Photos by Tommy Ton, Post by Taunia

Shoes with an Eco-Afterlife

Check out these awesome green sneakers that are entirely made from biodegradable materials!

Not only are they extremely stylish, but they leave no mark on the environment when you're done with them.

According to OATShoes.com, you can bury them in the garden, woods, or compost, and when you water them regularly, flowers will bloom from your old sneakers!

Amazing! 

Unfortunately, OAT Shoes are not for sale in the U.S. yet, but maybe if they get enough love on their facebook page, they will make the move! www.facebook.com/OATShoes

-Posted by Nicole, JMC Social Media Intern

Photo via www.treehugger.com

Guide to Spring Outerwear

I love this Spring Outerwear Guide that Refinery29 has to put together! Spring is my favorite season so I'm always excited to see the newest spring fashion & beauty trends.

According to Refinery29 here is what we can look forward to for spring:

• Sexy Trenchcoats
• Military Jackets
• Collarless Jackets
• Parkas
• Capes & Ponchos
• Kimono's and more!

Click here to see the complete guide and pictures.

The best part about all these looks? They go perfectly with Josie's Argan Eye Love You Too Palette! Every shade is perfectly on trend to match spring's color schemes. It's your time to bloom! 

-Posted by Nicole, JMC Social Media Intern

Photos and Guide via www.refinery29.com

What Would Josie Wear? The Taunia Edition

For this edition of What Would Josie Wear? I present to you the lovely Miss Taunia Fox. Not only does Taunia work full time at Josie Maran Cosmetics, she is a full time student at FIDM (the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) here in Los Angeles. Needless to say, Taunia's got fashion and beauty on lock. 

With Josie so busy - Taunia was gracious enough to step in for a long overdue edition of What Would Josie Wear? Behold the Taunia Edition...

The Makeup:

The Argan REM Pen in Black/Brown for shadow and liner. GOGO Mascara for luscious lashes. The new Argan Blend Concealer for under eye correction and coverup. Argan Cream Blush in Sun Kissed for a natural glow. Argan Pressed Powder to set. Magic Marker Lip Stain in Jive for the perfect pout. 

The Clothes:

Faux leather jacket from Forever 21 with customizations by Taunia. Thrifted black shirt. Linen pants from Zara. Hot wedges are Steven by Steve Madden. 

Highlight Your Life!

Marc Jacobs S/S '11

Prada S/S '11

Missoni S/S '11

Christopher Kane S/S '11

Dior S/S '11

Trend alert! Spring and summer 2011 fashion has neon colors splashed all over - but this time in a fashion-forward, sophisticated approach. This isn't your '80s neon wardrobe, ladies. Highlighter colors are the perfect way to brighten your sartorial outlook, whether you want to be funky and fun during the day or splashy and chic at night.

Want to go all out? Try lighting up the room at a dinner party with the Marc Jacobs' gown. Or maybe you're a little more conservative with your fashion but secretly want to sport bold color? Try something like Christopher Kane's silhouette - it's perfect to display the glowing trend while maintaing your cool.  

Of course, an outfit with a punch of color like this requires a polished application of makeup. Go for more neutral tones on the eyes with the shades Bunny, Campfire and Chirp from the Eye Love You Too Palette. For the lips, a nude hue like the Argan Natural Volume Lip Gloss in Daring will add a little sparkle, but keep most of the attention on your attire.

Posted by Taunia, JMC's resident fashionista!