Grammy Glam Squad comes to “damali nyc”

Our suggested skincare products for at home eye treatments are: For exfoliating the eye, Naseberry Eye Exfoliant by EMINENCE Oraganic Skin Care, Wild Plum Eye Cream also by EMINENCE Organic Skin Care and concealer, Sand from bilkerdijk Cosmetics.

*All products sold at damali nyc studio.

Eyelash extensions are a great way to open up the eyes and really make your makeup pop. The doe eyed look is quite alluring when done correctly, but when done wrong…girl, they are all wrong.

So here’s a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to eyelash extensions:

Do wear makeup when wearing eyelash extensions. A completely bare face with a dramatic set of lash extensions draws attention to any flaws on the face that makeup could have covered. It’s similar to putting flashy rims on a Pinto.

Don’t let your lashes overpower your eyes. Be sure they’re cut to fit your eye. Anything too big will make your eyes appear smaller and off-balance.

Do go to have them done in a reputable salon. If the place offering lash extensions also sells hot wings, as convenient (and delicious) as it sounds, run. Be sure to Google for any reviews and ask ladies in your area where they go.

Do make sure your lashes are secured. Some lashes last longer than others so be sure you only wear them for the duration recommended by the salon.

Want to try lashes just for a single night on the town? Here’s some tips on how to do the look at home:

Falsies only look hard to apply. With a little bit of glue and steady fingers, you can have beautiful lashes.

1. First apply mascara to your lashes.

2. Take your fake lashes out of their box and wrap them around your middle finger–this helps to give the band of the lash a bit of a curve similar to your eyelid. You may need to measure the lashes to make sure they aren’t too long for you and cut them as needed.

3. Apply a thin layer of lash glue (I love Duo Lash Adhesive in Dark for dark lashes, Duo Lash Adhesive in White for blonde and lighter colored lashes). Allow the glue a few seconds to get tacky, but not dry. If your hands are a little shaky, use a pair of tweezers to grip the end of the lashes. You want to make sure the band of the lashes (where you applied the glue) fits in the area where your own lashes meet your eyelid. Smooth the lash down with the flat end of your tweezers and allow the lashes a few minutes to dry.

4. Take an eyelash curler (like Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler), and gently press down where your fake lashes meet your real lashes and slowly work your way up. This helps to blend the lashes together.

You can apply fake lashes before or after you apply your eye makeup depending on what’s easier for you.

For individual lashes, get a lash adhesive like Ardell LashTite Eyelash Adhesive. Then:

1. Clean your own lashes with non-oily make-up remover or soap and water.
2. Place a drop of adhesive on a piece of foil. Dip end of lash in adhesive, then place onto your own lashes, close to eyelid. Press gently for a few seconds.
3. Continue same method for each lash used.

Lashes to try:

More M·A·C…

Want something that lasts longer? With regular touch-ups every 2-4 weeks done by a certified trained professional, you can get a pair of Xtreme Lashes® that last indefinitely.

Xtreme Lashes® is a process where single synthetic strands of eyelashes are applied one by one directly to your individual eyelashes with a medical grade adhesive by a certified Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions Stylist for a natural look and feel. Many of our favorite celebrities have this procedure done and rave about it because of the way it opens the eyes and shaves time off makeup prep time.

Check out some celeb fans and where they get theirs done:

“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Sheree Whitfield gets hers done by Atlanta Directory Certified Lash Stylist Jeffrey Steibel of Style Eyes.

Grammy Award-winning singer Estelle has hers done by New York City Advanced Certified Lash Stylist Heidi Evora-Santiago of Damali NYC.

R&B sensation Kelly Rowland had her lashes styled by Xtreme Lashes® Master Stylist, Noor Daoudi.

Star of “What Chilli Wants” Chilli gets hers done by Advanced Certified Lash Stylist Trish Redding from Atlanta Eye Candy in Roswell, GA.

Rapper Trina had her Xtreme Lashes styled by Certified Professional, A.J. Gurerrero at Miami Lashes in Miami, FL.

This is the real deal, ladies! A salon professional must go through extensive training and certification before being able to offer Xtreme Lashes® and since they can last so long expect to dish out a pretty penny for them. Prices for the initial application can range from $250-$550 with touch-ups about $125.



New York City Wedding by Christian Oth Studios

If ever there was a studio that so embodied everything we love about wedding photography, it would surely be Christian Oth Studios. Image after image is pure wedding insanity and it never fails, we fall madly, madly in love every single time. This particular gem was held at the luxurious Bowery Hotel in New York City. The AMAZING Carrie Sartor with Lyndsey Hamilton Events planned the entire wedding, while Belle Fleur did the breathtaking florals and Jake McBride for Christian Oth photographed the story. It is romantic, dramatic, and a total lesson in sheer and utter gorgeousness. We seriously could go on and on but instead, we will leave you to the beautiful photos. See the full wedding here.

click here to see the full wedding gallery!

The bride wanted a New York themed wedding, as many guests were traveling. The couple arrived at the Bowery in a classic yellow cab. The gift bags were NYC themed with Dean & Deluca snacks, Dylan’s Candy Bar treats, a donation to the Central Park Conservatory, and a DVD of Sex & the City, as the bride works for HBO. Gift bags were created by Melangerie. The meal was served family style with a selection of wines based on the couple’s personal favorites. Each wine had it’s own story relating to the couple and their travels. We had Mr Boddington create cards at each table to explain the significance of each wine.

We obviously wanted to incorporate the beauty and uniqueness of the space. We hired a sexy, vintage music trio, Bon Musique, for the cocktail hour. Because the meal was catered by the hotels’ restaurant Gemma, the bride wanted to infuse Tuscan-rustic elements into the evening. One of the ways we did so was sourcing an antique gelato cart from a prop house in Manhattan. The couple opted not to have a wedding cake, but rather passed mini-desserts and cookies in the shape of wedding cakes from Eleni’s.

The decor was complimentary of the rich, romantic space and Fall season. The color palette was a mixture of rich, deep burgundy and purples, with accents of green. Belle Fleur created the amazing florals. We chose rich wine-colored Dupioni silk linens. To complete the menu and table, we placed rosemary sprigs at each setting. We used colored water goblets to compliment the color palette. To incorporate the season, we used green suckling pears as place card holders.

Photography: Jake McBride of Christian Oth Studios / Venue and Caterer: The Bowery Hotel / Planner: Carrie Sartor with Lyndsey Hamilton Events / Florist: Belle Fleur / Hair and Makeup: Nikki & Heidi at Damali / Band and DJ: cocktail hour – Bon Musique, reception – Soulsystem / Invitations: Mr. Boddington’s Studio

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Make your eyes pop with new arches that are perfectly shaped.

-The Betty Editors

Welcome to Day 29 of your SEXIEST year ever! Click here to catch up on Day 28: What Makes Frenchwomen So Sexy?

When your eyebrows are shaped and groomed correctly, they can give your face a whole new, sexier look. Not to mention, they draw attention to your eyes – which will come in handy when you’re winking at a cute guy!

To get your eyebrows just right, we suggest going to a professional who will know what shape is best for you. We recently went to brow expert Heidi Evora-Santiago of Damali NYC, whose clients include Estelle, Katherine Heigl, Eva Longoria, and Evangeline Lilly. In less than 15 minutes, she transformed our brows from unkempt messes to sculpted perfection. We instantly felt more polished and confident – funny how such a small change can do that.

If you can’t find a professional like Heidi in your area, you can always try grooming your own eyebrows at home using a kit such as Anastasia The Kit for Perfect Brows and Eyes (left, $75, sephora.com) or Too Faced Brow Envy Shaping and Defining Kit (right, $35, toofaced.com). These have all the stencils and tools you need to do one heck of a grooming job yourself.

If you happen to mess up—or even worse, if you go to a “professional” and she messes up—all is not lost! Get your arches back to normal fast with NeuveauBrow ($100, sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue and saksfifthavenue.com). It’s a new product that promotes brow hair growth – just brush the formula on twice a day, and in four weeks, you’ll have thicker, fuller brows. All traces of over-plucking or hair loss will be gone, and you’ll be back to looking like your fabulous, groomed self.