New L"Oreal Mascara and Lip GlossL"Oreal Voluminous, one of our long-time favorite mascaras, needs to move over to make room for one that"s better, the new L"Oreal Voluminous Million Lash Mascara. It gives lashes the same volume and coats them individually so there"s no clumping. Each lash gets its own little helping of love. It"s now available in a waterproof and carbon black for extra intensity. $8.99 at drugstores.
Another new fave from the L"Oreal fall line is the L"Oreal Colour Riche Le Gloss. Though it looks like a candy-flavored kiddie gloss in the tube, it"s strictly for grown ups. The gloss packs serious color punch, with less tackiness than other glosses. Plus it contains Argan oil, omega 3 and conditioning Vitamin to keep lips super smooth and kissable. Available in 16 shades. $7.95 at drugstores.
Review: Clinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye ColourClinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Colour is a great new product for gals on the go. Whether it"s before a big meeting or a night out with the girls, we need makeup that"s easy to apply and long lasting. These cream shadows blend fabulously together using ones fingertip, and with 12 energizing colours the possibilities are endless.
My personal favorite is combining Bit O" Honey with Currant Affair for a shimmery smokey effect. The product leaves the eye lid with a soft and powdery finish. Also, knowing that the makeup I"m wearing on my face is good-for-the-skin (the shadows contain an antioxident rich blend of vitamin E, broccoli, blueberry, cucumber and spinach extracts) is an added bonus.
Available at Clinique counters and Clinique.com for $19.50.
Bobbi Brown Party to Go PaletteThe Party to Go Palette is perfect for daily touchups, your gym bag, girls" night out, or your travel bag. Its three eye shadows, two lip colors and mini lipgloss are deeper shades that will transition to fall and winter well. Leave it to Bobbi to create another palette we just can"t live without.
Marc Jacobs Lola Purse Spray SetSmall size fragrances are so clever we think they"re worthy of collecting. Lovers of Marc Jacobs" Lola frangrance will want this pocket purse spray and matching pouch. Its compact size is perfect for air travel or just a night out.
New John Frieda Styling ToolsConair partnered with John Frieda stylists to produce a first-ever line of styling tools. I tried the hair dryer this week and was impressed. The hair dryer has two heat settings and three temperatures. While the directions recommend starting on a low heat, I cranked up the speed and the heat; because I wanted a speedy job. Considering the oppressive heat and humidity, which makes drying my hair a marathon chore, I finished in record time. The dryer has ionic technology which helps with frizz and my hair is significantly shinier and smoother than normal. While I have girlfriends who are particularly attached to their dryers, so much so they"ll pack them on a vacay; I"ve never been choosing. Now that I"ve used the John Frieda, I just may be sacrificing a pair of shoes to make room for this one in my suitcase.
John Frieda styling tools are available at Ulta, CVS, Best Buy, and Meijer. The hair dryer retails for $49.99. Also available are curling irons in three sizes and a straightener.
Tokidoki Rollerball CollectionThe Tokidoki Rollerball perfume collection at Sephora is the "criminally cute" option for Barbie Girls who don"t want to check bags. Each one is only 0.33 oz. and costs $18. Sandy is our favorite; but picking yours is going to be hard!
Here"s how they shake down:
Adieu: Black Berry, Strawberry, Juicy Orange, Tiare Flower, Water Lotus, Creamy Vanilla, Cashmere Woods. Adios: Lemon Leaves, Pink Grapefruit, Cyclamen, Day Lilies, Pink Orchid, Lotus Blossom, White Musk, Peach Skin, Crystallized Woods. Ciao Ciao: Water Hyacinth, Out of the Shower Accord, Muguet, Day Lily, Sheer Jasmine Petals, Musk, Sun-Drenched Woods. Donutella: Raspberry, Bright Bergamot, Muguet, Jasmine Sambac, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk. Sandy: Pear Blossom, Freesia, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Hint of Vanilla, Amber Musk. Siberia: Cool Aldehydes, Muguet Petals, Night Blooming Jasmine, White Orchid, White Musk, Soft Woods.
Get the Mally Glow - ReviewI recently did something I never thought I would do the other day: contoured my face. I was inspired to try it on my own, after serving as a model for the Get the Mally Glow kit at a blogger breakfast with Mally last week. (That"s Mally working her magic on me. Thanks to OlderGirlBeauty for the photo!)
The kit comes with Perfect Prep Primer in Glow and the Shimmer Shape and Glow compact. One of the things I love best about it is that it comes with foolproof instructions, so even if you don"t have Mally there to demonstrate personally how to use the product, it"s still like she"s there whispering in your ear. The Perfect Prep Primer in Glow gives you that flawless canvas for your foundation. Word of warning: a little goes a long way. I would actually prefer if this came in a tube instead of the jar, because I think that would help me use less and keep the product more sanitary.
On to the Shimmer, Shape and Glow. As Mally says in her instructions, apply the shimmer on the tips of your cheekbones to just under your temples for an "Instant eye lift!" Next, use the shape to contour your cheekbones. To figure out where, make a kissy face and brush it under your cheekbones. Finish with a pop of blush so you look like you "Just got busy with Johnny Depp," according to Mally.
Having never had the pleasure of getting busy with Johnny and not knowing anyone who has, I can"t vouch for that last part. But I can tell you, the kit did give my face more definition, my skin looked flawless and it"s super easy to use. Thanks, Mally!
The Get the Mally Glow kit is available at TryMallyBeauty.com. It comes in two shades Life is Lighter or Love is Deeper for $39.95,
Time is now growing worldwide popularity of so-called a rain chains, which are much more beautiful option for accumulation rainwater than conventional gutters. Among the many original ideas for the house, they are quite ancient, their motherland is Japan.
Usual Chain, but Unusual Look
The rain chains are spread all over the world, presenting an opportunity for all people to use the unusual design of the usual things. Such chains rain — offer many opportunities for developing imagination and realization of creative ideas. It can be like a normal chain of traditional weaving, mounted directly below a roof of house.
Also, the accumulated rainwater can be used for watering house plants. Functional and beautiful rain chains will be real gem of country house and garden plot. They will help make the exterior of house as something incredible.
Simple mounting makes easy fixing to any system for effective rainwater accumulation. And sending the water directly into beautiful bowls, vessels, bright colorful barrels for water will be directly to the target.
The rain chain may consist of a variety elements in the form of funnels, bells, fish, tea cups and saucers, teapots, umbrellas, flowers, flowery different weaves, etc. Just look what a beauty!
Get the Hair and Makeup Look from Mara Hoffman SwimOne of the highlights of Miami Swim was the MaraHoffman collection, which, "celebrates life and spirituality and the hair and make up reflects this ideal," says the press release from the show. "These are women who are not afraid to be strong and feminine all at once and can show their individuality."
For the hair, TRESemmé Stylist Elsa Canedo, the lead stylist for the show, created earthy fishtail braids to match the inspiration. The overall style is meant to have lots of texture and to look effortless without being too polished. See below for steps on how to recreate the look:
Step 1: Create a middle part and divide hair into sections Step 2: Prep each section with TRESemmé Thermal Creations Curl Activator Spray, then curl using a 1" barrel curling iron and pin to the head Step 3: Once all sections are completed, take out the pins and brush the curls with a paddle brush Step 4: Flip your head upside down and spray TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo throughout hair for added texture, lightly combing the product through with your fingers Step 5: Flipping your head upright, divide hair into two sections down the middle of the head, and begin to create two French braids, starting at the top of the head to the base of the neck Step 6: From the base of the neck, create two fishtails braids, and secure them with clear elastics, leaving some length on the ends loose Step 7: Lightly rough up hair at the top of the head, pulling a few pieces loose with your fingers, and finish by lightly applying TRESemmé No-Frizz Secret Smoothing Créme in a backwards motion
Make Up For Ever alliance artist, Lottie, key make up artist for the Mara Hoffman show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami created the makeup look with:
Cheeks: The skin was modern with a glowing complexion. Lottie applied MUFE HD Invisible Cover Foundation to give the models a flawless canvas. Next, Lottie created beautiful flushed cheeks using MUFE HD Microfinish Blush and MUFE Mat Bronze.
Eyes: Lottie created a "blessing" like smudge between the eyes using neon orange MUFE Wet Make Up for a strong look. The brows were sculpted straight, almost masculine in shape, and the eyes were lined with heavy black using MUFE Khol Pencil #1K. She also added a thick coat of MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara.
Lips: The lips boasted next to nothing color using MUFE Glossy Full Couleur #10, a sheer peach.
Get the Makeup Look from Diesel SwimMake Up For Ever alliance artist, James Vincent, key make up artist for the Diesel fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami, created a simple look with slightly bronzed skin for a healthy looking holiday tan. Here"s what he did:
Complexion & Cheeks: James used a combination of MUFE Sculpting Kit #1 and MUFE Mat Bronze, along with MUFE Uplight #31 (sparkling pink) and #33 (golden copper) to highlight cheeks and warm up the face.
Eyes: The eyes featured a soft, golden shimmer for a natural, open-eyed look. James applied MUFE Aqua Cream #11 (gold) and #12 (copper) to the lids, and then dusted MUFE Metal Powder #2 in maize gold on top for added sheen. He finished by lining the eyes with MUFE Khol Pencil #1K in black and #6K in gold.
Lips: The lips were shaped and sculpted with MUFE Aqua Lip #2C, and topped with MUFE Lab Shine #S6, a soft peach, for a glossy, polished finish.
Gretta Monahan"s Hair Tips for Travel — and Giveaway!Between dry air on the plane and the stress of getting to the airport, it can be a challenge to land with perfect looking hair. Dove hairstylist Gretta Monahan (above left) shares some of her top tips:
• To combat dry cabin air, be sure to pack a hydrating spray mist for your face and an oil-based serum for your hair. Dove Nourishing Oil Care Serum* instantly smoothes flyaways, without weighing hair down. Plus, it is less than 3.4 oz, so you can apply at 30,000 feet!
• If you are in a rush to get to the airport, one fail-safe option for long locks is to apply a smoothing cream. Then, twist hair into a high bun and secure with a loose elastic. When you land, take out the bun and rake your fingers through for loose, shiny waves.
• For a quick and easy style, pop into the airplane or airport bathroom to pull your hair into a low, slightly-to-the-side pony—simple, but also fresh and modern. Add a bit of volume to the roots by teasing with a small brush, gather hair low behind one ear, and secure with a clear elastic. This style looks best when it is a bit “undone,” so finish with a flexible hold hairspray for perfectly imperfect plane hair.
• For shorter ‘dos, a soft bandeau headband is a great fix. They are easy to pack and available in a variety of fabrics, colors, widths and price points to complement any look and budget.
*GIVEAWAY ALERT: JSG is giving away 10 bottles of the new Dove Nourishing Oil Care Serum so you can try it for yourself. Email us at contact info with Dove in the subject line and be sure to include your address. The giveaway ends on Sunday July 24 at 11:59 pm.
DryBar New York Finally! L.A"s famed Drybar is opening in New York tomorrow! The salon offers $40 blowouts—it doesn"t matter what length your hair is or if you curl it or flat iron it—it"s still gonna be $40.
I attended an editor"s preview earlier this week. The salon is gorgeous—clean and bright with accents of yellow. You chose from a photo menu of blowouts, including Straight Up (straight hair), Southern Comfort (lots of volume) and Mai Tai (beachy waves).
A few of the things I love about the salon:
It"s open at 7 a.m. on weekdays so you can get a day of blowout before an important meeting.
It"s open 7 days a week, so you"re not stuck on a Monday with bad hair.
It has iPod docking stations.
You can book appointments online.
They show fun movies. While I was there, Bride Wars and Mean Girls were on.
Packages are available. The more blowouts you buy, the bigger the discount.
You can purchase snacks like trail mix and Swedish fish.
My only complaint: While my stylist was adorable and sweet and gave me an amazing blowout, he was a bit inexperienced. The blowout took longer than an hour and he made small mistakes like getting the blow dryer cord tangled, but I"m sure with time those kinks will be worked out. After all, DryBar"s first official day open is tomorrow.
The Fashion Royalty are considered as the main glamor stinkers in the world of dolls — with the infinite clothes, intrigues, novels, gossips... The Fashion Royalty — the 1st fashion dolls of style Barbie for adults. Dolls of The Fashion Royalty is creating in the limited circulations. A limit in hundreds copies for a one unique doll — not a rarity.
Adults too love Barbie
Collections often is made thematic, each hero of The Fashion Royalty has a registered legend.
Kate Somerville Lash-Enhancing Eye-Makeup RemoverWho doesn"t want longer, fuller lashes? However, the thought of adding another step to our routine in the morning, stops us from using a lash enhancer every day. Try Kate Somerville"s Lash-Enhancing Eye-Makeup Remover. It takes off even the trickiest waterproof mascara, leaves behind a lash enhancer, and isn"t oily. It even has a special ingredient to combat dark circles and puffiness. Now that"s a multi-tasker we can get behind!
My friends at Olay, who know I’m a Botox user, asked me to test out and review the new Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex. Like Botox, the product softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike Botox, you don’t need a doctor’s appointment or a needle to use Wrinkle Revolution Complex. I’ve used Botox for about five years and my last injection was in February, so this is right around the time I’m really starting to notice my wrinkles. I couldn’t wait to test it out.
Watch the video to learn more about my Botox use and see the Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex in action. My hubby, who recorded the video, said at the end, "Wow! That really works!" I wish we had it on tape, but he was being a good cameraman and keeping his lips zipped while the camera was rolling. Here"s a sneak peek at my before and after. Click on the picture to get a closeup view: The new Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex is available in stores and online.
Now that you’ve seen the results, why not transform your own look with Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex and show it off on your Facebook profile.
VPL Travel Bag for Beauty.comSpend $100 on Beauty.com and this VPL travel bag filled with goodies is yours! VPL designer Victoria Bartlett said, “I wanted the design to be very functional,” she said. “The closures keep items separated and secure to avoid shifts in transit. The elastic strap allows you to hang the bag on the bathroom door, keeping everything within arm’s reach without adding clutter.” With 16 compartments and a detachable pouch, this baby is made for traveling. Here"s what"s in it:
1. NUXE™ Crème Fraiche
2. bliss® Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask
3. Caudalíe® Pulpe Vitaminée Eye and Lip Cream
4. bareMinerals® Foundation in Medium Beige
5. Jane Iredale Tantasia™ Self Tanner
6. Murad® Hybrids™ Skin Perfecting Primer Dewy Finish
7. Jurlique Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer
8. Urban Decay® Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Greed
9. Jouer Essential Lip Enhancer
10. Amika Obliphica Oil Treatment
11. dr. Brandt Dark Circles Away
12. Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Duo—Repair Moisturizer & Eye Treatment
13. Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Plump ‘N Thick Thickening Hair Spray
New Mascara WatchWe tried the most fabulous new mascara a few weeks ago, but had signed an embargo so we couldn"t tell you about it...until today! The new Lancome Hypnôse Doll Lashes promises lashes worthy of a Madame Alexander doll. It has an ingenious cone-shaped wand that lets you concentrate where you want the mascara--from the the inner corners to the tips of lashes. The result are show-stopping glam lashes. Our only complaint is that the formula smudged a bit when we wore concealer. Waiting a few minutes for the concealer to dry or a quick dusting of powder remedies the problem.
The new Lancome Hypnôse Doll Lashes is available for $25 at Dillards and will roll out to other stores in September.
Bobbi Brown Marrakesh ChicBobbi Brown is the latest to be influenced by the Moroccan resurgence—she created her fall line Marrakesh Chic after a trip to the country with her husband a few years ago. "It was such an amazing trip and I was so inspired by so much that I saw there, especially the incredible rich earthy colors that dominated the cityscapes and the rural vistas that we traveled through," she said in a press release. "As soon as I got home, I started developing ideas for a seasonal collection featuring a new eye shadow, based on what I had seen and experienced there." That new shadow, the Rich Color Eye Shadow, is an intensely pigmented hybrid of a powder to cream. Bobbi recommend applying it like a traditional shadow, using a brush. The shadow comes in 8 colors, $24 each, available on BobbiBrown.com.
Les Jeans de Chanel Nail PolishesThe latest must-have nail polishes from Chanel are its collection Les Jeans de Chanel. Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel developed a trio of blue lacquers, inspired by denim. According to the press release: A gradation of three shades, the colours range from deep to medium to very pale blue, evocative of the different styles and shades of one of the world’s largest wardrobe staples.
Les Jeans de Chanel comes in three shades Blue Rebel, Blue Boy and Coco Blue.
Available this month at Chanel stores and online this month.
