Sashes and Crowns

GUILT.FREE.SHOPPING.

cristina — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:02:42 +0000

The Bargain Beauties sent fashion reporter, Jenn King to One Night Affair in West Los Angeles to rent looks hot off the runways of Paris & Milan. We love finding stores that do no break the bank. One of the best parts of renting is it does not fill up your closet since you have to return your designer duds. SCORE!

Take a look at Jenna’s fashion tips.

The Bargain Beauties: Fashion Finds!

Stay stylish!

Cristina Nardozzi & Tara Darby

DIY Salon Quality Coiffe: The Sock Bun!

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:28:40 +0000

We were teaching a walking class a couple weeks ago to our lovely assistant & friend Emily. She walked in the door looking like a top model with her perfectly coiffed bun. We asked her secret, and she spilled the beans. It’s a sock bun! We tried it & love it. The Bargain Beauties would never pay top dollar for a snobby salon style. And this one you can achieve on your own. All you need is a sock, a ponytail holder and maybe a few bobby pins for stray hairs. Give it a try! Perfect for bad hair days, if you need to spruce up your look, or to give you a lift!
JUST FOLLOW THESE STEPS!
1. Cut the toe out of a sock
2. Roll the sock down until you create a “sock donut”
4. Put your hair in a pony tail
3. Put the donut around the top of your pony
5. Roll the sock down the pony – tucking your hair inside as you roll
6. Keep rolling until you form the perfect bun
Photo Credit: www.beinglovelynow.com

How To: Create a Sock Bun

Love. Wear. Return.

cristina — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:35:07 +0000

As image consultants, one of our favorite tips to share with our clients is to rent designer duds! This is especially helpful when shopping for a gown or party dress since we rarely wear those items more than once or twice anyway. With bridal and prom seasons fast approaching, think about renting rather than buying. The Bargain Beauties hop at local rental shops all acrross the country, but if there isn’t one near you, or you’re seeking a specialty item, try RentTheRunway.com. We love their slogan, Love. Wear. Return.

TJ Love to the Maxx

cristina — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:11:13 +0000

It’s no secret that The Bargain Beauties ADORE TJ Maxx. We’ve often joked about naming our firstborn TJ and Maxx (wouldn’t that be cute!) but this couple really takes their TJ love to the MAXX!! They met in the shoe section, bonded over bargains and eventually that’s where they tied the knot. LOVE IT! We’ve certainly had our share of “first love” moments among the brightly lit aisles. But we’ve only pined over the product, never the customers. Just had to share this hilarious photo.

Model off Duty

cristina — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:46:02 +0000

Hey there! We found this awesome little video bite we wanted to share with everyone! It is a simple easy style that takes no time and creates an awesome look. Honestly, the messier this hair style gets, the better! There are those mornings when you just can’t find the energy and this style takes very little time and effort and can even be done the night before! Check it out and let us know what you think! We love hearing from you guys on our Sashes & Crowns Facebook Page as well as our New Bargain Beauties Facebook page! Spread the word! We want to make looking beautiful and feeling beautiful something every wallet can afford!

Check out the video right here!

Model Off Duty Hair with Joey Maalouff

All the best, Cristina Nardozzi and Tara Darby!

A Few Bargain Beauty Secrets!

cristina — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:20:38 +0000

A lot of makeup that we buy can be overpriced and often times disappointing. After Spending some time in the modeling industry and using every kind of makeup out there, we found it’s the drugstore buys that end up being our favorites! We love a bargain and we want to share an awesome article that supports our makeup secrets. We totally understand that it can be hard living in an expensive city! It’s time to save on the little things and spend money on what matters, like a model training session or a private coaching. We are here to help! We promise to reveal more secrets just like the one we shared in this blog at any private coaching session. Keep studying and keep training. E-mail us at sashesandcrowns@gmail.com to set up a private session. We can always be better then we were yesterday! Also, for more information on castings and modeling tips, visit our sashesandcrowns facebook page!

All the best! xxoo

Tara Darby & Cristina Nardozzi

Beach Waves Without the Beach!

cristina — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:09:29 +0000

Sometimes it’s nice to have that just got done to the beach hair. It can be a totally different relaxed look that is great day or night! We found an article published by US Weekly on how to achieve that look! Here, Zoey Deschanel wears it effortlessly! All it takes is a 1inch barrel curling iron, a little root-lifter and tiny bit of hairspray! And there you have it! Sometimes it’s nice to have versatility with your style! And that includes your hair. Remember to stay Beautiful.

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Have an inspired day!

Tara Darby & Cristina Nardozzi

Chapped Lips? Not this Winter!

cristina — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:45:28 +0000

It’s that time of year! Chapped lips can be a nightmare, especially when you need those lips to pout! Here is an awesome do it yourself at home remedy that we found! All it takes is a little Olive Oil, Honey, Sugar, and Lemon! It is a quick and easy way to get those lips back on track! Let us know what your thoughts are! And be sure and spread the word about our facebook page!

Tara Darby and Cristina Nardozzi!

Discounts=Bargains=Love!

cristina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:17:04 +0000

Today we came across a wonderful website that we just couldn’t wait to share with all of you! This website is an online beauty supplier that gives you all the top brands at…drum roll please… A huge discount! What more could you ask for?! Being Bargain Beauties this find was a perfect start to our day! Let us know if you find any great deals. We would love for you to share with us any new purchases on our facebook page! We want to spread the word that you don’t need to spend a fortune to achieve a great look or to own a great product! It can all be done for less.

Have a fantastic bargain filled day!

Xo Tara Darby & Cristina Nardozzi

Bring Out Your Best Features

cristina — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:55:28 +0000

Today is all about highlighting and contouring. A great technique to have in your makeup tool belt! This article that we found gives you a crash course on how to bring out your best features using a simple technique. Understanding this makeup application can give you a lot of versatility with your look. We love to hear from you! Let us know what you think and if you try the look out, share a picture of it on our facebook page!

Xxoo, Tara Darby & Cristina Nardozzi