La Mer SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid (or My Skincare is Smarter Than Me.)

Girls, I'll be honest. I used to love La Mer because it's from the ocean. With the launch of their new gemstone-packed, particle physics-lovin' fluid in March I now also love La Mer because it's brilliant.La Mer founder Dr. Max Huber firmly believed that there are energies within the light spectrum necessary for our well being. The Max Huber Research Labs have built on this principle to engineer

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Beauty. By Dooney and Bourke.

Next to my desk is a three tiered metal sheet holder. For a few months now a fairly harmless page, torn from the Nordstrom's Catalogue, has occupied the second shelf. Not urgent business, just a red bag and an inkling that this was possibly the One. Made for me. Perfect. The stuff of fairy tales. Upon visiting the local Nordie's there were no samples of this specific model in the large size. Th

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Estee Lauder's New Vivid Garden Summer Color Collection

Estée Lauder introduces Vivid Garden - a fairytale-like limited edition color collection for summer 2009. Warm temperatures and sunny days call for a festive garden tea party. Set in a delightfully feminine garden of blooming flowers in shades of pinks and purples, delectable petit-fours and decadent layer cakes iced in fanciful butterfly and bloom designs are passed on shining silver trays as gu

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Superskin Moisturiser by Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare

Liz Earle and her naturally active skincare products landed on American shores in late 2008 with relatively little fanfare, though clearly some celebs who'd been introduced to her brilliance across the pond did take note. While I delighted in the Tiffany-blue packaging at first, I soon lost the beauty butterflies when I cut myself quite badly on the moisturiser's weapons-grade plastic container a

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Love Despite Basketball at Bliss

Already sick of your BF's Final Four Fantasizing? Grab the girls and head for free Bliss during their 1st annual Arch Madness event. While you're there why not go for a full eye makeover? The ever adorable Johnny Lavoy details his favorite eye-saving tips. (The man hides model hangovers. He's worth listening to.)

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Angelina Jolie at The Oscars - Hair by David Babaii

David Babaii himself took the time to detail how he created Angelina's look at the Oscars last night. Full text of his interview below.To achieve this romantic cascade of curls, I sprayed her entire head with David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and scrunched it into the hair. This gives just the right texture and hold. Next, I dried her hair by dividing her tresses into 3 sections: top,

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Kevin Mancuso Creates Natalie Portman's Look at the Oscars

Kevin Mancuso, Creative Director for Nexxus® Salon Hair Care, created the modern and romantic updo worn by presenter Natalie Portman. With a sweeping side part and soft curl, pinned into a beautiful knot at the nape of her neck, the look was deceptively easy to create. Kevin described how to get the look below in a few simple steps.Get the Look:Step 1: Apply a volumizing styler to the roots, lik

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J'Adore L'Oreal EverPure: Go Ahead Say it En France

Sounds better in French, no? Still in English or French L'Oreal's EverPure, a completely sulfate-free color care system that frees your hair from harsh sulfates is, universally, to die for. This coming from a woman who only let organics touch her hair for three whole years. I've been testing EverPure Moisture Rich Shampoo and Conditioner for a month now and I honestly LOVE them EverPure has seen

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Gillette's Venus Embrace: Not the Best a Woman Can Get.

When the beauty gods delivered the Schick Quattro to my doorstep, I gladly surrendered my trusty Intuition razor in the name of beauty editing duty. Having been fondly surprised by the former arrival, I now alternate between the two, depending on if I need to lather some extra love on my legs (Intuition) or if I'm going for pure and simple hotness (Quattro). I was equally as hopeful about the Em

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Catherine Malandrino's Escapism at Fashion Week

While the beauty look at the Catherine Malandrino Fall 2009 fashion show isn’t what you’d want to whip up for a Saturday night, the inspiration behind it is, well, inspirational.“Her clothes this season are based on the Surrealist movement,” explains makeup artist Tom Pecheux. It was an era of escapism, fantasy, optimism, newness and the unexpected, and while we are all caught up in our own econo

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Frederic Fekkai Partners With Dennis Basso for Truely DIY-Friendly Hair

Andre Rodman, lead stylist for Frédéric Fekkai was inspired by a young Carine Roitfeld – sophisticated and confident, yet care free - at the Dennis Basso show this year. Rodman created easy, messy, sexy waves using the Fekkai Full Volume Mousse. “I wanted to give the hair some guts” Rodman said. The look is easily mimicked at home. Rodman created a center part and then scrunched the hair dry with

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Stephanie Flor's Bold Eyes at Geren Ford

Makeup artist extraordinaire Stephanie Flor used OCC Cosmetics Makeup to create the look at Geren Ford's FW09 presentation. (Check out these AMAZING photos from the Milk Studios location at WWD) Stephanie generously divulged all the details on how she created this bold look and a DIY below!"The makeup was very smoked out on the lid. We wanted to add depth and inner darkness to the flawless face.

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NARS - Soft & Smoky at Thakoon

The clothes at the Fall 2009 Thakoon fashion show were a mix of fanciful and sophisticated, words that also perfectly describe the hair and makeup backstage. Nars makeup artist Diane Kendal created a look "that felt of ease but that also was a little bit rock 'n roll." Eyes were done using a reddish-brown pencil all around that was then smudged out. Black liner was applied close to the upper and

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Backstage with Frederic Fekkai at Alice + Olivia Fashion Show - Get The Look

Elie Camporo, lead stylist for Frédéric Fekkai created a neat and minimalistic look for the Alice & Olivia show this year. Camporo pulled all the hair back into a sleek low bun six inches from the nape of the neck. “It was important for the look to be smooth but not greasy, so my secret ingredient is the Fekkai Coiff™ Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Crème. Its non-oil base keeps the hair sle

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Vena Cava. Ted Gibson. Vincent Longo. beauty.com. Amazing

Celebrated hairstylist Ted Gibson and makeup artist Vincent Longo created eye catching hair and makeup looks for the models on behalf of Beauty.com. HAIR – Gibson wanted the hair to look like the models’ had gone out dancing the night before and then woke up the next morning, effortlessly slicking back the sides with gel to create a slightly messy but cool rocker chic style. Ted used Ted Gibson F

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MAC at Nicole Miller!

Eyes were the focus of the beauty look for Nicole Miller. "I wanted to show you can do a colored smokey eye and it can be very wearable and not look weird," says makeup artist James Kaliardos for MAC who chose to work with dreamy shades of blue. First, Marine Ultra Paint Stick was applied all over the the lid and up into creases. Next, a lighter Freshwater Eye Shadow was placed on the center of

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United Bamboo. Shiseido. Fashion Week.

For the United Bamboo show Shiseido The Makeup Artistic Director Dick Page combined pretty, natural skin and lips with a gleaming green and gold eye that was right on the money. To create the smoldering rich-girl gaze, Page blended gold cream shadow all around the eye, then added brown liner close to the lashline. He then traced over the gold with a dark green shadow, creating a multi-faceted smo

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Exploding Ponytails @ Herve Leger

For anyone who ever thought ponytails are dull and drab, this hairstyle at the Herve Leger Fall 2009 Fashion Show will prove you wrong. "This look is very sleek and polished in front, but in back the ponytail is full of incredible volume. It's almost like it is exploding," explains lead hairstylist Dennis Lanni for Bumble and bumble. To create this amazing body, he pulled hair back then secured i

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Celebrities' Super Short Hairstyles Stars like Rihanna and Paris Hilton take it all off -- their hair that is It's no surprise that so many stars opt for super short bobs and pixie cuts. Aside from being low-maintenance, a short style puts more focus on the face and adds more attitude to their overall look. Check out which celebrities make cropped hair look gorgeous... and tempting. (If you feel

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New York FW 09 Fashion Week Schedule - Tuesday Feb 17

9am-6pmSears/Kmart Fall Fashion Previewsponsored byBryant Park Hotel (40 W 40th St), Floor 189amCynthia Steffe ShowThe Salon, Bryant Park9am-6pmTemperley London Presentation453 Broome Street, 2nd floor9am-7pmSpanx Fall Preview - Confessions of a Shape-aholicThe Bryant Park Hotel, 24th Fl 40 W. 40th St.10amBadgley Mischka ShowThe Tent, Bryant Park10amSophie Theallet ShowThe Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th/7th Ave.)11amAllison Parris ShowGreenhouse, 150 Varick (Spring/Vandam St.)11amMatthew Williamson ShowThe Promenade, Bryant Park11pmMulberry RTW & Accessories PresentationSoHo House

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Beauty.com's Tina Turnbow Uses Tarte at Abaete

Think 18th Century France - regal, rebellious, and rich designs paired with a soft, feminine touch...the look for Abaete's Fall 2009 collection as created by Tina Turnbow with Tarte started with fresh skin. Caudalie's beauty elixir and lip conditioner hydrated skin prior to makeup application. The makeup was natural, no makeup-makeup. Tarte's ReCreate gave even color and coverage to the face. Bro

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All Dolled Up - Stila Backstage at Barbie Fashion Show

The Stila Pro Artistry Team, lead by legendary makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury, brought the looks to life at the Barbie Fashion Show on Saturday, February 14th.Stila created three distinct makeup styles inspired by Barbie’s reinventions over the last 50 years as an icon.

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FW09 Sunday Schedule

9amVictoria Beckham Presentationsponsored by Waldorf Towers, 100 East 50th Street10amLela Rose ShowThe Salon, Bryant Park11amPreen by Thorton Bregazzi ShowThe Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th/7th Ave.)11amMara Hoffman, Nicholas K, Sergio Davila ShowThe Promenade, Bryant Park11am-1pmTom Scott Presentation25 W 37th St.11am-1pmReem Acra Presentation730 Fifth Avenue, Suite 205 (56th/57th)12pmWalter Show265 W. 37th St, 5th Fl12-1pmBand of Outsiders/Boy Presentation408 Broadway (Canal/Walker)1pmDKNY Show711 Greenwich (Charles/W. 10 St)1-3pmUnconditional InstallationGlass House, 545 W. 25th St.

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Fall Winter 09 New York Fashion Week

Girls, I hate that I'm not in NYC for Fashion Week. I'm following every show from afar and will bring you the best of. First, the MAC Key Artist Twitter Widget is already posted on the right. Second, Day 1 (tomorrow) schedule below. ThreeasFour was one of my favs at SS09 with Gordon Espinet and Ashley Javier on makeup and hair respectively. I can't wait to see what they do tomorrow.10amLacoste Showsponsored byThe Tent, Bryant Park11-12pmKoi Suwannagate PresentationMorgans Hotel, 237 Madison Ave. PH11amUnited Bamboo ShowThe Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th/7th Ave.)11amEdition by Georges

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Total Beauty Web Tour!

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog and Total Beauty give you the rundown on the 10 best breakthrough products for 2009.All the single ladies, Beauty's SPOT found a suitable replacement for men in Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Bath & Shower Cream.Continuing a month of weekly giveaways, head on over to Bare Budget Beauty for your chance to win a set of Kiss My Face Sheer Organic Shimmer or Shine pr

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Introducing Les Noirs De Chanel

I'm in love. No, make that Love.

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Frederic Fekkai Valentine's Day Pampering

At the moment I'm in bed with my Valentine, Elemis. If you too find yourself in need of a replacement for an actual human male boyfriend, perhaps you could give Frederic Fekkai a call? He is rolling out the red carpet for all the single ladies. Anytime in February visit a Frederic Fekkai salon and get pampered with a manicure, blowout and makeup application as a part of the Valentine’s Day Packa

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