Yesterday I learned that if I'd like to ride the mechanical bull in Downtown Durham I need to have my shirt tails tucked in. Today I learned what "Diversion" is to the beauty-set. I'm learning a lot these days."Diversion – the sale of professional haircare products in unauthorized non-salon retailers including drugstores and online retailers." It's about time we girls had our own dictionary, no?Here are the Top Five Reasons to Buy Professional Haircare Products ONLY in Salons:-Products cost up to 15% less in salons than at unauthorized retailers.-Products are only guaranteed to be 100% authen
Organic Product RAVE: Tammy Fender Cleansing Milk
Serums are big right now. I have a herd of them on the top shelf of my etagere begging for my attention. Honestly, they confuse me. So does their popularity. At a time when women are pairing down their beauty budgets, why push serums? Most importantly with cleansers like Tammy Fender's Lavender & Fo-ti Formula No. c-129 cleansing milk on the, why buy anything else at all?Tammy claims to addre
Tammy Fender Holistic Facial Now at The Breakers!
Recognized as one of the top five hotel/resort spas in North America, the legendary Spa at The Breakers now adds Tammy Fender's Signature Holistic Facial to its spectacular spa menu. Available as a 50 or 80 minute treatment, Tammy's facial features her 100% organic, custom-blended products. And her products are to die for. Her Cleansing Milk Lavender & Fo-TiFormula No. C-129 is currently chan
Support Oceana with a Limited Edition "World Oceans Day" Crème de la Mer
In honor of La Mer’s sea heritage and continued support of Oceana, the world’s leading international ocean advocacy organization, La Mer proudly announces a limited-edition “World Oceans Day” Crème, with 100% of net proceeds going to Oceana. With 2009 marking the first official, U.N.-designated World Oceans Day (June 8th ) this limited edition Crème de la Mer will be sold in May and June at Saks
The Pine Salt Scrub at Pinehurst
A dear friend of mine said to me last week, "You seem so happy and relaxed!" Only momentarily stumped as to the cause of this elation, he followed this declaration with a quick, "When was the last time you went to Pinehurst?" I laughed and confessed it had been only two days earlier. When it's big decision time I believe there is a historical precedent for retreating to a quiet, peaceful place so
Estee Lauder's New Pure White Linen Pink Coral
Launching in June, Pure White Linen Pink Coral is Estee's take on summers at the beach. Top Notes: A gentle mist of Chinese Berry and Pink Peppercorns combined with juicyApple Blossom, Waterfruits and Clear Aldehydes, a sparkling crisp wetness and a dreamy brightfloralcy.Mid Notes: A perfect floral fusion that lingers with the pure innocence of Jasmine, CamelliaFlower and a perfect accent of Hone
The Winner is.....
Mary! Congratulations to Rebecca who commented to win the beautiful Tolani scarf! She says she has never won anything before and I'm glad to know Beauty's SPOT will be putting Tolani scarves on the streets of LA!
Clarisonic's Dr. Robb Donates $200K to Revlon
Clarisonic does more than reduce pore size, blackheads and keep our skin looking youthful and bright. I know, you say "How could Clarisonic do more for me than that?" But Dr. Rob just keeps on supporting women's beauty and health! His ingenuous Clarisonic donated $200,000 to the fight against breast cancer during the 16th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles this past Saturday, May
An End to the "When Will Stila be Back?" Dramz!
Thank God Stila is back. Please I beg you, keep the old formulas!
Dr. Zong’s Tips for a Healthy Home Spa Experience
Dr. Zong just sent us these most fabulous and practical pedicure tips. After a year (yes a full 365 days) with consistently colored nails, I have finally let my fingernails breath and they are so thankful. I'll consider giving the same relief to my toes...in the fall. A Southern girl simply can not have bare toes in the Summa'. Let's see what else we can learn from Dr. Zong, Manhattan's foot guru
Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo
When Oscar Blandi launched Pronto Dry Shampoo and Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray, we knew it would become a cult-favorite. Even a year after the debut, it remains the number one selling hair product at Sephora nationwide. The girls at Allure also gave it their seal of approval and today it saved my hair-life. Simply distribute a bit of the dry powder evenly in your palm and apply to greasy or over sty
Anne Hathaway's New Lancome Commercial
Direct from the Magnifique girls at Lancome, arrives the sweetly scented details on Ms. Hathaway's latest Lancome commercial. The new commercial was filmed in March at New York ’s most buzzed about nightclub – The Box. The ad reveals a sexy, confident and dynamic Magnifique woman (Anne!). She looks absolutely enchanting in the opening sequence! The Lancome Ambassador was styled by fashion maven R
Balinese Beauty Booty
I've got Bali on the brain lately and my beauty products seem to be falling in line accordingly. Though I have no trips planned for the immediate future Em and I are tossing about ideas of a Balinese Birthday celebration for the big 3-0. (Still way more than a year away.) In the meantime let's all take a sensory flight from reality and immerse ourselves in the beautiful bounty of Balinese beauty
Comment to Win This Tolani Silk Scarf!
Girls, on Thursday I went to Nordie's to buy shoes and was held against my will by the summer-weight scarves in the accessories department. Arriving daily in a fabulous variety of textures, colors, and cuts these neck nuzzlers left me physically incapable of moving past their perimeter of pashminas, sunglasses, and belts. I paid my own ransom in the form of the two most fabulous pieces of fabric
Juara's First Commercial!
Juara is one of my top brands because it combines my two biggest passions in life, beauty and Indonesia. The exotic ingredients (the spice islands!) and ancient beauty secrets (Jamu!) available to Indonesian CEO Metta Murdaya surpass those of even the finest, most well established European brands. Though the brand is relatively new it is already available at exclusive beauty outposts like Bendel's and Bliss. You can read up on my love for all things Juara here. In the mean time, let's enjoy the brand's very first commercial!
Gossip Girl in The Beauty Department
Spotted! Jessica Szohr of Gossip Girl sampling fragrances from Michael Kors and DKNY at Bloomingdale’s in Los Angeles. By our guess Jessica is trying out DKNY Be Delicious EDP Spray and Island Michael Kors Bermuda EDP Spray. Deets below!DKNY Be Delicious EDP Spray (1.7 Fl. Oz. / $55.00)A modern feast for the senses. Served in a sleek metal and glass apple bottle, this juicy fragrance combines the
Anne Hathaway's Magnifique Makeup at The Costume Institute Gala
As the face of the brand's Magnifique perfume we'd expect Hathaway to look stunning in her Lancome-created look. (Though we're really not thrilled with what's going on below the knees.)Celebrity makeup artist Leslie Lopez gave Hathaway her ultra-glamorous, ultra-dramatic look, with smokey eyes as the focal point. Leslie swept Lancôme Color Design Eyeshadow in Statuesque over the entire eyelid, da
Kate Walsh in BeingTrue at the 2009 GLAAD Awards
Kate Walsh looked stunning at the 2009 GLAAD awards with a fresh peach palette created by Makeup Artist, Elaine Offers. To compliment Kate’s slick back hair, Elaine’s goal was to add a pop color to enhance Kate’s natural beauty while creating a memorable look. This meant “a very chic, springtime evening look built around strong eyes with healthy glowing cheeks, and a soft glossy lip.”Elaine selec
Organically Happy Mother's Day
Remember when I first declared Jurlique one of my favorite brands? (I still blush thinking of my conference call with their CEO Eli!) With the highest quality ingredients harvested from their own biodynamic farms Jurlique makes the perfect gift for Mother's day. Since our mothers did in fact give up their vanity, alcohol, and sole ownership of their bodies for nine months to birth us, it's only a
Exhilarating from Prescriptives
Though most of us can't pull off eyeshadow the color of star fruit the color pallet on this face is stunning. With step by step instructions for both warm and cool skin types and promotional sweepstakes offering the entire tropical fruit colored collection, this Calyx fragrance - inspired collection is growing on me. My favorite item is the guava-flavored, limited edition lip gloss, pictured belo
Lancome's Pink Lady: Alex is a Girl.
Celebrity makeup artist Oslyn Holder worked with supermodel Alek Wek. First, Oslyn lined the upper lash line with Le Stylo Waterproof in Noir and blended Color Design Eyeshadow in Statuesque and Backstage Pass on the eyelid. To make Alek’s eyes pop, she applied several coats of Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara in Deep Black. Next, Oslyn added some color to the cheeks using Color Design Cream Blush in Chic
Lancome Primps Naturally Pretty Michelle Alves
I can't yet confirm who the pretty face is on Michelle's arm, what with the "Brazilians and their baby-daddy dramz" as of late, but I can tell you about Michelle'e pretty face. (UPdate it's Jesus Luz?!?) Celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin did supermodel Michelle Alves’ pretty, natural makeup. He accentuated the eyes with Lancôme Color Design Eyeshadow Quad in Haute Sunset, a palette of neutra
Audrey Tautou is Chanel No. 5
Though Audrey Tautou made her debut as Coco Chanel to French-speaking audiences in Coco Avant Chanel during the movie's French premiere on April 22 Americans will have to settle for the May 5 debut of her new No. 5 commercial. There is no stateside release date for Coco Avant Chanel yet (though I've been anticipating it for over a year!) I'd consider a trip to Paris to watch the film but I'd have to learn french on the way over. Until then we'll have to settle for this behind the scenes of the new No 5 commercial, debuting on Chanel.com in three short days (May 5, but of course!) You can also
