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TOP 7 HOLIDAY MAKEUP TIPS
Check out these holiday makeup tips from Katey Denno, celebrity makeup artist. They're wallet-friendly, all natural and will leave you looking perfectly polished and radiant.
Right as Red'Tis the season to wear a red lip! Remember: A red lip can mean the most sheer wash of a rosy tinted lip balm, a slightly stained red pout, a cherry pop of gloss or an intensely bright red — or even mulberry — smile.
Let it Glow, Let it Glow, Let it GlowMy favorite look, regardless of age, skin color and style is always healthy, glowing skin. This generally means raising the stakes when it comes to adding to your moisturizing routine, particularly if you're noticing a little dryness or lack of radiance. There are countless oils and rich face creams on the market at a variety of price points with different scents, boasting a variety of features: anti-sagging, wrinkle-removing, dark spot busting.
Shimmer & Shine!In addition to adding moisture, you may also want to invest in a good luminizing product. These come in a variety of forms, from cream to liquid and even powder. The trick is to find one that is either sheer enough that it dissolves into your skin, or one that has a little warmth to it to give your skin a healthy, warmed-up glow. Swirl it on the tops of cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose and in the inner corners of your eyes ... and even atop your cupid's bow.
Ash Be GoneDry winter air can also wreak havoc on your skin, which is especially important to note if you're going to be wearing any sleeveless party tanks or showing off a little leg. Finding a rich body moisturizer or oil and adding it to your post-shower routine will give you the limbs you love to show off.
Nail It!If you want to add a pop of color to your look that is super simple and requires no upkeep throughout the evening, don't neglect your nails! Adding a bright red polish, a sparkly gold or silver glitter-filled varnish or even a sheer wash of clear for a reflective effect, can be just the thing to bring your look into the holiday spirit.
It's in the EyesAdding sparkle and glimmer to your eyelids or lash line can really make you feel glamorous and party ready — and can be extremely simple. Pick a shadow with some reflective component in a neutral shade and dust it along your lid and under your lash line. Add a few coats of black mascara and you're ready to party! A deep shade with shimmer in it can be applied as a liner if you wet a small brush with water, press it into the shadow and swipe it along your lash line. Voila: instant liner!
Scents of the SeasonFinally, you may want to experiment with adding a slightly more wintery fragrance to really get you into a joyous mood. Think deeper, musky, woodsy or, on the flip side, clean, crisp and white. Either way, you can't go wrong with a little dab on the wrists, behind the ears and the backs of your knees!
Great news! Abe's Market has teamed up with chef Stephanie Izard, the Chicago-based James Beard Award winner! We are now the exclusive online distributors of her new line of gourmet sauces and rubs, called "The Flavor, by Stephanie Izard." This new line is a mouthwatering collection of all-natural sautés, sauces, marinades and rubs that focus on bringing Izard’s “make your whole mouth happy.”
Who doesn't want a little more flavor in their life? Whether that's at work, play, sex, fun or food, having more flavor is always welcome. Abe's is thrilled to announce that celeb chef Stephanie Izard, who won season four of Top Chef, is launching her line of sauces and rubs, The Flavor, exclusively with us. Izard uses layers of bold flavors at her two hugely successful Chicago restaurants, Girl & The Goat and Little Goat Diner, where people can sometimes book up to three months in advance to get a table at Girl & The Goat. It's that popular and that good!
The Flavor, which includes three sauces — The Marinade, The Chee and The Sauté — and three rubs — simply numbered 1, 2 and 3 — let Izard's popular flavors come home with you. The line is superbly versatile and can be used with various meats, seafood, tofu, vegetables and more.
To get things going, Izard gave us three delicious and easy recipes: heirloom tomato and stonefruit salad; grilled broccoli with spice krispies; and spicy and cheesy corn on the cob.
Q&A WITH CHEF STEPHANIE IZARD
Abe's Market: What inspired you to create this line of sauces and rubs?
Stephanie Izard: Our style is always to have as many layers of flavors in dishes and I wanted to take that and put it in a bottle … you can take a splash and there's your flavor. We take away having to add in the different layers of flavors. We put it all in a bottle!
Abe's: What are some of your favorite ways to suggest to people to use the different products?
Izard: It's about keeping things simple: Start with fresh ingredients, maybe from the farmers market, like your meat and produce. The Marinade and the Sauté are great with meats, but they can be used for various things. Just because it's a marinade doesn't mean you can't use it as a dressing.
Abe's: What, in your mind, sets The Flavor apart from other products people can get?
Izard: A lot of times if I buy something in the bottle, I doctor it up with more flavor. If it's a marinara, I'll add in onions or balsamic or whatever it's lacking. I think these sauces are the opposite – there's plenty of flavor in The Flavor.
Abe's: What inspires you to be more eco-friendly in your cooking, restaurants and products?
Izard: It started with meeting farmers and going to farms and getting a better appreciation of what goes into growing the food we eat. It's also about the benefits of the nutrients from food raised properly in comparison to other foods.
Abe's: Why did you want to team up with Abe's as your first ecommerce partner?
Izard: It's important to partner with companies that have similar beliefs, likeStumptown Coffee, who take time to visit their famers. As I learn more about Abe's, it aligns with our brand and it's important to be in the right places that make sense with our stuff.
 The Marinade The Flavor, by Stephanie Izard (16 oz.) Give whatever you're cooking a good long bath in this marinade. Fish, turkey, tofu... doesn't matter. Soak them all! Give it at least a few minutes though. An hour to a day works great, too.**contains wheat & soy. |
 The Saute The Flavor, by Stephanie Izard (16 oz.) Wondering how to add a little flavor to those everyday veggies? Heat up a pan, throw in a little saute sauce and add them in. If you're feeling like a pro, give the pan a quick toss to coat.**contains fish, soy, & wheat |
 The Chee The Flavor, by Stephanie Izard (16 oz.) What's in this bottle can be your best new friend. Add it to veggies for a quick kimchee, make a spicy mayo, add a little kick to your BBQ sauce or just marinate whatever is on hand to add a deep asian flavor.**Contains Soy, Wheat, & Fish |
 Rub #3 with Cheese, The Flavor by Stephanie Izard Like a sunburn from a tanning bed, this rub brings the cheesy heat. Perfect on everything from pasta to popcorn, this is the one rub that we can cop to eating straight from the packet. |
 Rub #1, The Flavor by Stephanie Izard This is the duct-tape of all rubs. Think of the all-time-best chip seasoning and you're in the ballpark for how this tastes. Seriously addictive and great on everything. Yes, everything. |
 Rub #2, The Flavor by Stephanie Izard When you need a little kick and want to add a fantastic blend of exotic flavors, don't hesitate to rub this in. Sure, we could use worlds like masala or other fancy spice names. But the reality is: who cares when it tastes this good? |
