Posts Tagged ‘beauty’
Sunday, May 1st, 2011
by Kori Ellis
On Saturday, April 30, 2011, Katy Perry launched Purr by Katy Perry in Melbourne, Australia. Katy headed over to Mural Hall for a press conference where invited media learned about Katy’s inspiration and her involvement with the fragrance. Following the press conference, she greeted her fans, signed autographs, and officially introduced Australia to Purr by Katy Perry.
Available in the U.S. at Nordstrom for $45-65, the fruity-floral fragrance features notes of peach nectar, forbidden apple, Bulgarian rose, vanilla orchid, musk and sandalwood.
Tags: beauty, celebrity fragrances, fragrance, katy perry, katy perry perfume, purr by katy perry
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
By Aly Walansky
All brides want flawless and glowing skin on their wedding day. But in an effort to look and feel especially beautiful, soon-to-be brides often splurge on beauty treatments that they haven’t done before, says Mike Sendogan, Clinical Director of LaserTouch Aesthetics, a luxury medspa in SoHo and Midtown Manhattan: www.lasertouchsoho.com.
 Any beauty treatment that you’re trying for the first time should be done a minimum of two weeks before your wedding day to give any unexpected reactions or irritations time to fade. Below are four wedding-week DON’TS:
1. Botox. Botox takes four to five days to kick in, and you wouldn’t want to discover one day before the wedding that a brow has dropped or elevated unattractively.
2. Chemical Peels. This type of facial is designed to dissolve dead skin cells and reveal brighter skin. It also helps erase fine lines and lighten dark blotches for a more even-toned complexion. Do this at least two weeks before your wedding day because even a gentle chemical peel can cause drying that may be annoying to apply makeup over.
3. Fillers. Lip plumping is popular with brides, but filler in the lips can look swollen initially—which is not very photogenic. All fillers can also cause bruising that may last up to two weeks, so be sure to give yourself time to heal.
4. Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion, which uses a machine to buff skin, is also a commonly sought-after pre wedding beauty treatment. Mike suggests not going the week before your wedding day because side effects may include redness, sensitivity, and breakouts. Avoid that stress by consulting with a professional three months before your wedding day to come up with a personalized routine.
Tags: beauty, botox, cosemtic, fillers, kate, microderm, mike sendogan, regal, Royal wedding, treatment, wedding day, william
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Monday, April 18th, 2011
By: Erin Brady
If it’s chilly and not quite spring-like in your neck of the woods, don’t fret, spring will be here eventually and when it does arrive, you’ll want to be ready! “Ready” means willing and able to shed those tights, boots, long sleeves and so on. For me, it’s always liberating on that first sunny day when you can loose the tights and your legs can breathe again. While self-tanner pre-Memorial Day may seem aggressive, a subtle glow never hurt anyone! 
Enter St. Tropez Skin Illuminator, the pocket-size product that was all the rage at London Fashion Week. It finishes the skin with a gorgeous iridescent sheen, can be worn alone or to complement a tan. Now available in Rose Gold, Gold and Violet, each shade contours and highlights, whether you want that 70′s deep golden glow, flushed/flirty polish of rose, or the best-selling illumination magic of Violet, this collection has you covered. Finally a product you can use both before AND after spending time in the sun, a must for sure!
Another personal favorite is L’Oreal’s Sublime Bronze One Day Tinted Gel. This bronze colored gel provides a sheer, buildable tint of color that lasts for one day! Maple extract and caramel are natural colorants that give a totally natural glow, so it blends well on even the palest of legs. The color makes it easy to rub the gel on evenly and i dries in a matter of seconds without a chemical smell. I used it recently and loved how it gave my legs the perfect glow and even though I was worried it might streak if I went to the gym that night, it did no such thing, it stayed put until I scrubbed it off in the shower. Glowing perfection!
Tags: beauty, finish, glow, gold, highlighters, L, l'oreal, l'oreal paris, rose, self tanner, skin, Skin Illuminators, skincare, St. Tropez, Sublime Bronze One Day Tinted Gel, summer, sun, sun-kissed, sunless tanner, tan, Violet
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Monday, April 18th, 2011
by Kori Ellis
Stop wrinkles and fine lines before they start with these anti-wrinkle tips and tricks.
 Put on oversized sunglasses
A pair of giant, glamorous sunglasses will not only hide tired eyes, they’ll also help fight wrinkles in two ways. First of all, big sunglasses stop you from squinting — which can lead to crow’s feet over time. And secondly, they’ll protect the sensitive skin around your eye area from the sun’s harmful rays and their anti-aging effects.
Workout every day
Exercise isn’t just good for your body, it’s essential for your skin. Exercise increases oxygen production and the release of damaging toxins. If you allow toxins to build up in your skin, even your best anti-aging creams won’t do their job. Exercise will also help reduce stress — another cause of wrinkles.
Stop smoking
Are you still smoking? Quit today. Cigarette smoke does serious damage to you skin — as if causing cancer isn’t enough. Reduce your alcohol consumption too. Overindulging in alcoholic beverages puts a strain on your body, dehydrating your skin and accelerating wrinkles.
Pick the right skin care products
Use facial moisturizer and eye cream twice daily. Look for products that contain antioxidants and hyaluronic acid. Read more about the top skin anti-aging ingredients and find out which anti-wrinkle ingredients work best.
More Anti-Aging Advice
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Tags: anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, beauty, beauty tips, fight wrinkles, skin care, skincare tips, stop wrinkles, wrinkle fighters
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Sunday, April 17th, 2011
by Kori Ellis
Everyone can use a little makeover. QVC is helping shoppers accentuate the positive in their lives and make a difference in how they feel about themselves during National Makeover Day on Friday, April 22.
The day will features plenty of fabulous products and expert advice from some of QVC personalities such as Josie Maran (beauty cosmetic expert), Suze Orman (finance maven) and Dennis Basso (iconic fashion designer).
Visit QVC.com all day on Friday and tune in to QVC from 10 to midnight.
Check out some of the products available below.
 Shoshanna Cabochon and Crystal Statement Necklace
QVC Item #J156996, Approximately $99.75
 Muxo by Camila Alves Lamb Leather Shoulder Bag with Fringe Detail
QVC Item #A214888, Approximately $215.00
 Kelly by Clinton Kelly Notch Collar Belted Jacket
QVC Item #A212627, Approximately $65.00
Spring trends
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Makeup for a Spring Party
Floral Accessories for Spring
Kori Ellis is an editor and writer based in San Antonio, TX, where she lives with her husband and three children. Kori has been published in dozens of magazines, newspapers and websites worldwide, writing about everything from fashion to fantasy sports.
Tags: apparel, beauty, dennis basso, Fashion, jewelry, Josie Maran, makeover, makeover day, makeup, qvc, suze orman
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
by Kori Ellis
Every three minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s why it’s so important that we support organizations that benefit breast cancer research and treatment.
We all know that every October, many fashion and beauty companies think pink and create special products to raise awareness and benefit the cause. But numerous organizations contribute through other events throughout the year. One of those companies is Avon.
Funds raised by the Avon Walks for Breast Cancer provide women and men with the breast cancer screening, support and treatment they need regardless of their ability to pay, and funds leading-edge breast cancer research across the country.
Reese Witherspoon, Honorary Chair of the Avon Foundation for Women, recently kicked off registration for the 2011 Avon Walks for Breast Cancer. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer raises both awareness and life-saving funds to fight breast cancer through a series of nine fundraising walks throughout the year. Each Avon Walk is a 2-day, 39-mile, life-changing weekend.
In a new online video, Reese invites viewers to register for the walks, providing them with a $25 registration discount and a chance to win free tickets to the premiere of Reese’s new movie, Water for Elephants. Contestants will be entered when they share the video among their social networks. The premiere will take place on Sunday, April 17th in New York City at the Ziegfeld.
You can spread the word by sharing the Avon Walks Facebook page or Twitter feed, or you can simply watch the video and click to share it via email, a post to Facebook, or a Tweet.
To register for an Avon Walk, please visit: avonwalk.org.
Learn more about Breast Cancer Awareness at SheKnows.com >>
Kori Ellis is an editor and writer based in San Antonio, TX, where she lives with her husband and three children. Kori has been published in dozens of magazines, newspapers and websites worldwide, writing about everything from fashion to fantasy sports.
Tags: Avon, avon walks, beauty, beauty companies, breast cancer, breast cancer charities, cosmetics, cosmetics companies
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Monday, March 21st, 2011
By: Erin Brady
The newest makeup line to hit your local Sephora is called Bite Beauty, founded by Susanne Langmuir. This new, all-natural line offers a variety of products solely for the lips, all infused with the powerful antioxidant resveratol. This line marks the first time that resveratol has been used in lip stains or lipsticks. Resveratol is naturally present in grapes and red wine and it’s both an antioxidant and a potent anti-inflammatory agent all in one. Therefore, these products will protect the delicate lip skin from free radical damage due to sun exposure and pollution, helping with premature aging. You may not think your lips age, but without proper protection they can certainly dry out and get wrinkly, making it hard to use some of your favorite lipsticks, who wants that?! Bite’s products come in hues that range from nude, to plum to vibrant fuchsia and coral and they use only organic shea and fruit butters. Their highly pigmented, long-lasting shades were designed by industry-leading makeup artists. With prices ranging from $18-$36, Bite Beauty offers good-for-you products that are good for your wallet, too. Here are some of the lines best-sellers:
- Luminous Crème Lipstick ($24): Get long-lasting, lush-colored lips with this creamy, antioxidant-rich lipstick—available in 24 shades.
- Lip Shine ($20): Hydrate, illuminate, and condition your lips with this translucent gloss, infused with nourishing jojoba beads.
- Superfruit Butter ($18): This multipurpose mixture contains superfoods that protect, nourish, and moisturize skin, lips, and cuticles
- Vitamin Gel ($18): Give your lips a dose of essential oils and vitamin C with this sheer lip gel, loaded with micronized multivitamins and organic fruit juices.
Bite Beauty products are available exclusively at Sephora.
Tags: antioxidant, beauty, Bite beauty, essential oils, hydrate, lip products, lip shine, lipstick, makeup, moisturize, Resveratol, Shea Butter, superfoods, superfruit butter, Vitamin C, vitamin gel
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Sunday, March 20th, 2011
by Kori Ellis
Beautiful colors are blooming in fashion and makeup for spring — pinks, purples and oranges. Therefore, you might be surprised that one of the hottest colors in nail polish for the season is gray.
Here are three gray nail colors that we really love. You can coordinate them with gray eye shadow, along with pink lips and cheeks.
 Dior Vernis Nail Enamel in Gris Montaigne (pictured right)
From the Dior Spring 2011 makeup collection, you’ll adore this gray nail enamel. This soft medium gray goes on beautifully with a slightly glossy finish. This limited edition color is available at Nordstrom and priced at $21.00. If you like a gray that is a little blue, check out Dior’s Bond Street and if you want a little shimmer, their NY 57th is a hot choice.
Sephora by OPI Nail Polish in Shiny Dancer
From the Urban Ballerina Collection, this color is an opaque slate gray with just a touch of iridescent glitter. At $9.50, you can’t beat the price on this fabulous color. Check out the whole collection at Sephora.com — you’ll also love Break A Leg-Warmer, which is an opaque charcoal gray.
China Glaze Anchors Away Polish in Pelican Gray
From the Spring 2011 Anchors Away collection, Pelican Gray is a lighter shade that the others. This light dove gray is one of 12 new colors for spring from China Glaze. Whether you like brights, metallics or soft hues, you’ll love this collection. And at just $3.99 a bottle at Amazon, you’ll want them all.
Spring beauty tips
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Spring Makeup: Plum Mascara
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Tags: beauty, china glaze, dior, gray nail polish, nail color, nail lacquer, nail polish, nail trends, sephora by opi, spring beauty, spring makeup, spring nail polish
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Sunday, March 20th, 2011
by Kori Ellis
Women’s Health magazine has Emma Roberts on their April 2011 Beauty Flip Cover. Emma, who is starring in the upcoming movie, “Scream 4,” offers a selection of pointers and insight into her own beauty routine.
Emma’s feel-pretty pointers…
- “Even if I get home late and I’m tired, I always wash my face [before going to bed]. There’s nothing worse than waking up with makeup on!”
- “I put a little hair spray on a toothbrush and brush my eyebrows so they stay upright.”
- “I also wear a moisturizer with SPF and do a deep-cleansing mask once or twice a week.”
- “If I had to use only one makeup product, it would be mascara. I pile it on. I also love fake lashes. I buy individual lashes at the drugstore and use tweezers to apply them myself. It’s hard to do but so worth it.”
- “I almost always have color on my fingers and toes. At the moment, I’m loving navy blue and gray—colors that are fun but also classy.”
Their third annual, special 24-page Beauty Bonus in the April 2011 issue (which is on sale now) is packed with hundreds of amazing hair, skin, and makeup tips and tricks.
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Kori Ellis is an editor and writer based in San Antonio, TX, where she lives with her husband and three children. Kori has been published in dozens of magazines, newspapers and websites worldwide, writing about everything from fashion to fantasy sports.
Tags: beauty, beauty advice, beauty tips, emma roberts, makeup tips, women's health, women's health magazine
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Friday, March 18th, 2011
By: Lianne Farbes
Looking for something that will give you that sexy glow? Unless you are near a beach, you may be feeling a bit pale, so now that it’s getting warmer you will need one thing in your life, a luminizer/illuminator. One of my FAVORITES comes from NARS, their Orgasm Illuminator is an incredible multi-use product that will have your skin looking glowy and fabulous now AND by the time you hit the beach this summer.
Luminizers are the fastest way to achieve a very subtle glow. Used alone or with a foundation or tinted moisturizer the effects can range from very subtle to all out dazzling. The great thing about the NARS illuminator is consistency and color. Now, if you find that Orgasm is the wrong shade for you guess what? NARS makes them in four shades just in case. If you use this with a moisturizer/tinted moisturizer the effect will be very subtle (if you are used to something more natural then this is the way for you). If heavier coverage is needed, this mixes beautifully with foundation as well. My favorite look is alone or with moisturizer.
Here are some tips for working with the product:
- Make sure you start with clean hands Don’t laugh! It’s a common mistake people make when applying things on their faces.
- Start with a small amount of product You can always add more but can’t take any away.
- When mixing with foundation or tinted moisturizer make sure you blend everything well before applying to your face, this way you avoid having spots where the product is more concentrated than others.
- Blend blend blend If you use a sponge I recommend a beauty blender if not use your fingers and work quickly to blend well before it dries.
Tags: beauty, beauty advice, illuminating, makeup, NARS, orgasm
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