December 2009
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Getting Ready for the Holidays, Robin Erb Style
Prepping Tiffany of Boston Fab for her night on the town!
The holidays are a time for celebration with your friends and family. This year on December 11th, I had a a small get together at my studio on Newbury Street. I invited local bloggers and my marketing team. We all snacked on hummus, cheese and gorgeous desserts from Finale.
One blogger who came was Tiffany from Boston Fab. She blogs...
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Winter Months Mean Time for Vacation: Get Ready...
Afraid to wax? Don’t be!
As the weather gets colder and we are all thinking about our next fabulous vacation, remember: it all starts with a great wax. Although the word Brazilian brings immediate thoughts of pain, panic, and possibly passing out, relax!
When you have done anything for a long enough time you learn tricks of the trade, and I have learned quite a few that truly limit...
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My Sister's Up-Keeper
Christian (Right) and her band Bad Girlfriend, looking glam and stage-ready!
I love doing makeup, and I also love music, especially when it is my sister playing! That’s right, my sister Christian is in two bands, and sometimes as a special treat (for both of us) I get to do her makeup! The most important thing I have to remember about doing makeup for the stage is that it has to be long...
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Beautiful Solutions to Christmas Shopping
Credit: D Sharon Pruitt
It’s the time of year again! Time for Christmas trees, mistletoe and endless holiday parties. As Christmas approaches, we’re all met with the task of getting the perfect Christmas gift for our family and friends. So here’s my solution to shopping for the perfect gift for moms, aunts, sisters and best friends: gift certificates for spa treatments at Robin Erb Skincare!
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A Winter Gathering and Some Beauty Extras
The holidays are a time to celebrate, so what better way to ring in the holiday season this year than by celebrating beauty! On Friday, December 11th at 6:30pm, I will be hosting a party for the fabulous people of Boston at my Newbury St. studio. Please come and enjoy drinks, hor d’oeuvres, a make-up consultation, and other goodies to get you prepped for your holiday party circuit.To get...
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Robin's Secrets to a Smokey Eye
Smokey eyes — Robin Erb style
The smokey eye is a classic look that many women try to emulate. However, I have found that often times women don’t understand exactly the way to go about it. Before you even start, it is important to understand one word: blend. That is absolutely crucial when it comes to creating a sexy, smokey eye.
First do your eyes. Many women will do their foundation...
November 2009
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Newbury: A Street for Beauty
After refining your brows and rejuvenating your complexion, why call it a day? The Robin Erb Skincare establishment is lucky enough to be wedged between some of Boston’s most superb hidden gems and trendy shops. Located at the corner of Fairfield and Newbury Street, we are right in the middle of it all.
When your treatments are finished, take your new beautiful skin for a test-drive.A...
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Eyebrows: A DIY Danger (Getting Good Brows isn't...
This girl is in for a DIY disaster!
To get the perfect pair of eyebrows, I’ll offer you this advice: don’t do them yourself! The shape of your brows has a dramatic affect on your facial appearance, so it’s important to get them right. Achieving symmetrical eyebrows is a difficult task that should only be done by a skilled professional. Don’t believe me? Read on, and I’ll explain what’s wrong...
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Five Steps to a Five Minute Face
With a swipe of pink on your cheeks and lids, you can be fresh-faced and ready to go in five minutes!
Getting ready in the morning is tough for everyone. Your alarm goes off and all you are thinking is five more minutes mom! While the idea of looking beautiful is always nice, at 7:45 it is probably not your first priority. I have five quick steps that will allow you to savor your beauty sleep...
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Skincare Without the Parabens
One of my models sporting a timeless look: youthful, hydrated skin.
As an esthetician I believe that appropriate skincare is one of the most important aspects of maintaining your beautiful look. That is why I have developed three of my very own, original products that do not have any preservatives or parabens. Here are some of the highlights of each of my three products:
Dew-Maker: This...
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A Day for Beauty After a Night of Mayhem
A laid-back look after a hectic night. (Photo credit: McKenzie Lawton)
For most people, the day after Halloween isn’t as fun as the night before. People everywhere are tired from a full night of frights and fun – definitely not a day to feel beautiful. This year I decided to do things a bit differently. My marketing team and I organized a photo shoot to show off different makeup styles in my...
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Glamorous Reds & Mysterious Purples
Prepping a model for Glam Squad Tour with this season’s hottest lipcolor.
Summer was about subtle and natural lipstick, but as winter approaches, it’s time for dramatic, attention grabbing colors. The big colors for this fall and winter are bright, matte red and deep, dark purple. These colors create the perfect opportunity to pull off classic glamour or a bold and mysterious...
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The Eye of the Beholder
Giving my signature bridal eye look to a model.
(photo credit McKenzie Lawton)
So many places to go, and so many impressions to make! Courtesy 101 dictates that you should look people in the eye when meeting with them. So why not have a stunning look for them to see? Whether you are at an interview or going to a concert, there is a perfect eye look for you. Finding the perfect eye look...
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Fall into Autumn With Beautiful Skin
Photo by live-showtime via Flickr
Just as summer leaves begin to turn stunning shades of ruby and umber, your skin regime must also turn over a new leaf. Changes in skincare should happen with every seasonal shift, but it is most important to switch up your routine going into fall. The summer months leave our skin dry, dull, and prone to breakouts. Deciding what changes to make, however, can...
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Every Girl Wants to be a Size XL… in Lash Length
Before: After:
Photo: Vanity Rocks
How do celebrities such as Madonna and Jennifer Lopez get their eyelashes to extend to the heavens? Hint: the answer is in the question.
Eyelash extensions are sported by many of Hollywood’s leading ladies, but not exclusively. Eyelash extensions are available at many salons and spas, mine included. Eyelash...
October 2009
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The Beauty of Giving
While I’m introducing myself and you are all learning a little bit more about me, I thought I would tell you a little about one of my main goals for this year: getting involved with charities.
Last year I participated in Boston’s Belle of the Ball event. This is where underprivileged girls are given dresses and gift certificates so they get the prom experience they have always dreamed of...