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[22 May 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
3 Top Beauty Foods To Combat Cellulite – Genetics, Lifestyle And Diet Impact Cellulite On Arms, Thighs, Legs, Stomach

Most women dread the dimply patches of cellulite on their legs, stomach or arms… especially during the summer months when our skin is more exposed. But don’t worry, there is something you can do about it. Genetics play a part, but so do the foods that you eat. Dr. David E. Bank, a leading dermatologist based in NY, says that cellulite can be…
“genetically related, in that it’s due to gender, race, slow metabolism, distribution of fat, and circulatory insufficiency. There are also hormonal factors, such as estrogen levels, degrees of insulin, …

Makeup »

[20 May 2013 | 7 Comments | ]
How To Get Kim Kardashian’s Eye Makeup Look If You Have Sensitive Eyes – Best To Avoid Eyelash Glue, Shimmery Eyeshadow, Lining Inner Eye Rim

I am fair-skinned, blue-eyed and a blonde, which is about as far from emulating the Kim Kardashian look as you can get. Although my look suits me just fine, there are times when I am trying to keep up — not with the Kardashian clan — with Kim’s makeup looks.
How does Kim wear so much eye makeup and not seem to be in pain? Not a grimace, nothing watering, no redness… It appears that she does have talent after all!
It is no secret that I have the world’s most sensitive …

Skincare »

[18 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
2013 Trends: CEW 19th Annual Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards: Best, Most Innovative Makeup, Skincare, Perfumes, Body Products

NEW YORK, NEW YORK May 17, 2013 — Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) celebrated this year’s breakthrough beauty products today at the 19th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards. This year, CEW awarded 36 products across 30 product categories, plus Best Seller Awards, the Indie Beauty Award, Eco Beauty Award, and QVC Beauty Quest Award. The award-winning products included bath and body care, cosmetics, hair care, skin care and the newly-added skincare tools and lip treatment categories. The full list of the winning products is included below.
The CEW Beauty Awards is …

Makeup »

[13 May 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Makeup Trends/Swatches 2013: The Best Orange, Coral, Red & Tangerine Lipstick, Gloss Shades For Every Skintone – Old Hollywood Inspired

I have always been obsessed with the ‘50s and ‘60s glamour icons Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly…The list goes on and on. I never quite felt comfortable with bright red lips.

Dorothy Dandridge
Since I’m not blonde, I didn’t quite like bright pinks either. Tomato reds, corals — that is where I found my comfort zone. When I discovered these glamour queens of old, I felt like I had acquired a different beauty look.

Grace Kelly

Marilyn Monroe
I’ve compiled a list of the ultimate glamazon-inspired lip shades! These shades range from the palest …

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[10 May 2013 | 6 Comments | ]
GIVEAWAY, Review, Swatches, Ingredients: vbeauté Lip Spread Anti-Age Hydrating Lip Gloss – 5 Of The Best Lip Plumping Shades

With names like Naked, Truth, Vain, Dare, Virgin and Vixen — how could one not want to try these newly launched lipglosses from vbeauté? I was so taken with founder, Julie Macklowe, that I reached out via to review her new Lip Spread Anti-Age Hydrating Lip Glosses ($28.00 each).
I started seeing ads for the brand in both Vogue and Allure Magazines, and was even more intrigued! The picture of her attending the 2013 Met Gala put me over the edge. She looked simply amazing! I had to know more about …

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[9 May 2013 | 214 Comments | ]
GIVEAWAY, Review, Swatches, Spring/Summer 2013 Nail Polish Trends: Zoya Intro’s 12 New Metallic, Neon Shades

Photo Courtesy of Art of Beauty Inc.
Summer brings the sunniest colors to nails! Including six super-shiny creams and six fresh foil metallics (compare them to MAC’s 2013 nail polish trends) to put all the focus on the brightest shining light in any room — YOU!

Shipping April 15, 2013, these ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are BIG5FREE — all formulas are completely free of harmful industrial chemicals such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects. Find over …

Hair »

[7 May 2013 | 7 Comments | ]
Punk Makeup/Hairstyle Trends: Met Gala Ball 2013 – Anne Hathaway Goes Blonde, Nicole Richie Goes Platinum, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Sarah Jessica Parker – Best Looks

This year’s 2013 Meta Gala was all about the PUNK! Sooty black eyeliner and red lips took over the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute event! Last night was not only the summer’s unofficial kick-off of hot, seasonal fashion trends, but makeup and hair as well!
Read on below to see some of your favorite stars rocking some pretty hardcore beauty and hair looks. From Emily Blunt‘s rockstar pink eyeshadow, Nicole Richie‘s stark white hair to Miley Cyrus‘ gel-crazed dirty blonde spikes and Solange Knowles letting her ‘fro do the talking. …

Hair »

[4 May 2013 | 4 Comments | ]
Review, Ingredients, Before/After Photos: Carol’s Daughter New Monoi Oil Sacred Strengthening Serum, Lisa’s Hair Elixir & Health Collection – Harlem Salon

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the first brick and mortar salon by Carol’s Daughter called MIRROR, located in Harlem, NY!

We’ve all heard about Carol’s Daughter (the #1 seller on HSN),well, founder Lisa Price (who in the ‘90s worked as a writer’s assistant on the legendary sitcom The Cosby Show) started this business in her Brooklyn kitchen mixing fragrances and creams.
Naming the line after her mother, Carol, Lisa launched a humble business, which turned into an empire as her collection spread via word of mouth like wildfire.

Evelyn …

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[2 May 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadows – Glittery, Cream To Powder Finish 2013

Gorgeous, glittery and dazzling are just a few words to describe the new Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadows ($20.00 each). Moondust is like no other shadow. Microfine bits of iridescent sparkle are infused with intense hues and lush 3-D metallics for an overall effect that is just glorious.
Each color has a really luxe, upscale vibe and a gorgeous diamond-like effect. As soon as they launched at Sephora, I noticed many of their cast members swatching these seven new über sparkly shades… and I wanted in!
Diamond Dog

Glitter Rock

Intergalactic

Once again, a super-secret formula was created …

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[30 Apr 2013 | 11 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: MAC Releases Rihanna Shade Of Lipstick — RiRi Woo – Blue-Toned Matte Red

Now, get ready for RiRi Woo ($15.00) – M·A·C‘s cult classic shade Ruby Woo remixed by Rihanna herself. Exclusively online only (see here for the >> preview post).

RiRi Woo is a “retro matte,” blue-toned red — and it is VERY MATTE, almost looks powdery on lips. Your lips may feel dry due to it being “so matte,” but it’s definitely the truest red I’ve come across!

It gives you that “retro/pin-up” look. I used zero lip balm (wish I did) and my lips looked FLAWLESS! This lipstick will definitely have you pulling off notice-me-lips …