Video: What's In Joanna Coles' Handbag?

this video is so fun! Jonanna Coles, editor-in-chief of Marie Claire magazine, recently made a spoof of sorts regarding what items were in her handbag (which is a Celine boston bag, in case you were wondering)-- you've seen those types of videos online, right?

in any case, i love her even more for doing this!

enjoy...




xo
source: MarieClaire.com

Video: Rebecca Minkoff Summer 2010

though i don't own a single Rebecca Minkoff bag, i have been a huge fan of them for years. for summer 2010, Rebecca's designs have wowed me again. check out this video showcasing the new details and colors of her classic bags, as well as the introduction of a fabulous crop of new creations.



visit rebeccaminkoff.com and minkette.com for more info and news regarding all things Rebecca Minkoff.

xo

Shiri Appleby's Beauty Must-Haves

since i'm a huge fan of the new show Life Unexpected (mondays @ 8pm on the CW!!), i was pleasantly surprised to find a fun interview with one of its stars, Shiri Appleby, on US Magazine's website. yes, i do read the celebrity gossip, but mainly i go to their beauty and style page-- it's pretty good!

in the interview, Shiri shares her beauty secrets and must-haves, and i had to share them with you. so what does she love when it comes to beauty products?

for starters, Shiri's top beauty secret (that she learned from a pro) is that she makes sure to always take off her makeup before bed. her cleanser of choice is Cetaphil and when she's too tired to cleanse her skin, she uses makeup removal wipes. another beauty secret: she applies sunscreen every day.

Shiri is currently obsessed with a bright pink cheek and likes to use Bobbi Brown's Sheer Color Cheek Tint. to keep her look fresh, she keeps makeup minimal and loves mark. Mini Mark It Stick Hook Up Stick for Lips; to play up her eyes, she loves using mascara then adds false lashes on the corners of her eyes to really make them pop.

to put the cherry on top, Shiri's desert island product pick is one that i use every day and night myself...

Smith's Rosebud Salve!

shop her favorite products here (i added the mascara, lashes and sunscreen):

More Avon...

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Carmindy's Easy Day-to-Night Makeup Tips

Carmindy, beauty expert and makeup artist on the fabulous show What Not to Wear, not to mention the co-creator of Sally Hansen Natural Beauty range, paid a visit to the StyleCaster studios recently to demonstrate how to quickly you can convert your makeup from day to evening.

watch the video below (roll your cursor over the image to play) and learn how to apply just a few Sally Hansen Natural Beauty products to achieve that perfect night out look.



read the original post here

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Learn the Secrets Behind Contouring with NARS Cosmetics

NARS Cosmetics has teamed up with StyleCaster to create some fabulous how-to videos to help you and me achieve gorgeous looks for the upcoming spring season. in the first episode, international lead stylist with NARS, James Boehmer, gives step-by-step instructions for creating a luminescent, contoured look using the NARS Orgasm Illuminator and NARS Multiple Bronzer.

enjoy!



stay tuned...next week i'll be bringing you my official review of the NARS Orgasm Illuminator!

xo

Demi Moore & Rachel Zoe Discuss Worldwide Exclusive Lash Queen Mascara

Demi Moore, as i previously shared, is the face of the new Helena Rubinstein All You've Ever WANTED fragrance. you may have already run to your local Macy's to smell it, but if you haven't purchased it yet and plan to, i urge you to run, don't walk for this: you have an opportunity to try a new mascara!

with each purchase of All You've Ever WANTED at select Macy's, you will receive one tube of the Lash Queen Mascara free. this mascara is currently not available anywhere worldwide and this promotion will be the only opportunity american consumers will have to test this exclusive product.

watch the video below of Demi and stylist Rachel Zoe gushing about Lash Queen Mascara.




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Behind the Scenes at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Runway Show

hosted by Frederic Fekkai, Lisa Love and Sally Singer, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund held its annual runway show featuring 10 finalists competing for the chance to receive a year of mentorship and support in launching their careers.

discover the inspiration for the hairstyles-- created by Frederic Fekkai-- along with the fashion fund finalist inspiration for their collections in the info and video below.


look #1: the wet look



the first look is a sculptural, edgy ponytail inspired by some of the graphic trends shown in the collections. described as modern, young and sexy, the texture tells a story through the wet and twisted hard hair. to add an effortless look, pieces are left out in front.

to achieve this look:

*use your hands as styling tools to create this piecey look.

*apply Fekkai COIFF Extra Control Styling Gel to damp hair and comb through with fingers, no blow dry required.

*pull hair into textured sections before twisting together into a low ponytail just above the nape of the neck.

*secure the twist with bobby pins, letting shorter pieces fall to the side.

*shape the hair into a long sleek ponytail.

look #2: the dry look



the second look is a modern, angelic take on a tousled, bohemian style. the hair is full and voluminous with an airy soft texture that allows for movement; it's dramatic, yet romantic and very wearable. pieces are left in front to frame the face and accentuate the jewelry shown in the collections.

to achieve this look:

*apply Fekkai COIFF Strong Hold Mousse to damp hair and scrunch with fingers as you blow dry completely to create the wild texture.

*wrap hair in big sections around twist-ties (fabric curling rods) to create volume at the roots and soft curl for movement.

*tease hair at the roots using a fine comb, and apply Fekkai Au Naturel Powder Clean Dry Shampoo to add thickness and extra structure, but without added weight.

*pin the sides to the back of the head and secure with bobby pins.

*to secure height at the crown, finish with a fine mist of Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray.

find Fekkai products at Sephora (in store and online), Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue and other fine retailers. to find a retailer near you, visit Fekkai.com


xo
first image: wireimage.com
hair images provided by Full Picture PR

Beauty Girl TV: Three Cleansers I'm Loving Right Now

there are so many cleansers on the market, and i have many favorites! in this episode of Beauty Girl TV i'm sharing three cleansers for all skin types that i've been using the most lately. plus, watch to find out my secret to getting my skin truly clean...

enjoy!




products featured:

Philosophy Purity Made Simple*

Burt's Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser**

Sponge Gel Cleanser*** (available spring 2010)


tell me: what cleanser(s) are you loving right now?

xo
*purchased by me
**sample received in press kit from Tractenberg PR
***sample received from a Sponge Rep in The Plaza Hotel's "Beauty by Warren-Tricomi" Department in NYC

Beauty Girl TV: Cellular Labratories De-Aging Day Creme & Body Balm

in this episode of Beauty Girl TV, i review two products that were sent to me by the brand: Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 20 and De-Aging Body Balm. these are both from Cellular Labratories, the skincare line from Motives Cosmetics.

enjoy!




visit motivescosmetics.com for more info

xo

Beauty Girl TV: L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara

L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara is the brand's latest offering to the world of mascaras. if you're a mascara junkie, you see it's quite similar (and not so similar) to Givenchy's Phenomen'Eyes. so what do i think? watch the video and see for yourself!




visit lorealparis.com for more info about Telescopic Explosion. it can be found in drugstores and mass retailers nationwide, and ordered online at ulta.com

xo
pic taken by me :)

Beauty Girl TV: H2O Face Oasis Ultra Hydrator

H2O Plus has an amazing oil-free hydrator that will quench your skin's thirst like no other. watch this episode of Beauty Girl TV to find out more about my new favorite facial product...




and be sure to visit h2oplus.com for more information.

xo

Tonight I'll Be at Fashion's Night Out

tonight is the much-anticipated Fashion's Night Out, and yours truly will be there! seriously, i feel as though it isn't real. i can't believe it. me. actually in nyc when a global event is taking place. bananas.

what is FNO? it's a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion with the american and international editions of Vogue coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective world fashion capitals.

i'm not quite sure what stores i'm going to hit, but i'm thinking about it and planning it as i type. :)



visit FashionsNightOut.com for more information

xo

Anna Wintour On David Letterman

is Anna Wintour, the mysterious editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, anything like the main character in the book and movie "The Devil Wears Prada"? i personally think she's probably somewhat like the person her reputation suggests and, in some ways, nothing like it. watch a snippet of her Letterman appearance as she addresses her icy reputation.




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video: Add Volume to Your Curls

if you have curly hair, you know that the top of the hair can go flat while the rest of your gorgeous ringlets stay full looking. want to know an easy trick for giving your roots a lift? watch this video from the curl expert herself, Ouidad!




visit the Oudad YouTube channel for more great-for-curly-hair tips!

xo

Beauty Girl TV: Murad Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask

on this episode of Beauty Girl TV, find out about my experience with Murad's new Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask! this gel mask contains fruit enzymes and AHA's to gently exfoliate skin, and pomegranate acts as a natural antioxidant to fight off free radicals, leaving skin looking healthy and radiant.



visit Murad.com to find your local Murad retailer or click here to purchase online.

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fall beauty 2009: Bobbi Brown Ivy League

attention Bobbi Brown fans-- Bobbi's got a collection for fall that will have you looking sharp-- it's all about pencils! the Ivy League Collection will make your beauty routine quick and easy, but you'll be polished and ready for everything.



Bobbi's fabulous Lip Crayons are now a permanent part of the line (i'm resisting the urge to use an exhausting amount of exclamation points here). if you don't know, this amazing lip formula combines the luxurious feel of a lipstick with the ease and convenience of a big, crayon-inspired pencil. along with a complimentary custom-sized sharpener, the Lip Crayon will be available in six shades: Honeysuckle, Coral Pink, Raisin Berry, Posey, Dusty Nude, Wild Rose.



designed to apply smoothly, evenly and featuring its own built-in smudger for a softer, smoky effect, the Creamy Eye Pencil is available in 9 shades: Jet, Hunter, Brown Plum, Dusk, Charcoal, Walnut, Caviar, Midnight and Mahogany.

Bobbi also introduces a new Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Forest Shimmer Ink. to create the shade, Bobbi blended deepest green with golden pearls to create a liner that really makes eyes pop.



finally, Bobbi has added two new pearlized Eye Shadows for creating illuminated lids in Autumn Shimmer Wash and Bash Metallic, as well as the Angle Eye Shadow Brush-- ideal for applying shadow in the corner, in the crease or all over the lid.


check out this video featuring Bobbi talking about the Ivy League Collection!




Ivy League Collection is now available at bobbibrowncosmetics.com and your local Bobbi Brown beauty counter.

xo

Beauty Girl TV: L'Oreal HiP Matte Shadow Duos

matte is one of the hottest trends for fall-- i don't really like the whole matte nails thing, but i can say i am loving L'Oreal's new HiP Matte Shadow Duos-- it's all the color payoff with none of the shimmer. they work great mixed with some of your favorite shimmery shadows or on their own to give your eyes a whole new look...




L'Oreal Hip High Intensity Pigments Matte Shadow Duos are available in 5 color combinations and can be found at your nearest drugstore and mass retailer. visit lorealparis.com for more info

xo

Style On a Budget: One Dress 3 Looks

the Style Network's How Do I Look? host Jeannie Mai shows you how to get three different looks from one wardrobe staple-- check it out and be inspired to play around with your own wardrobe pieces!

for more style inspiration, catch How Do I Look? every thursday night at 9pm on the Style Network (check your local listings for channel), and visit mystyle.comeveryday.

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Fall Beauty 2009: Smashbox Reign Collection

inspired by the ruling era of the English Tudors-- an imperial court mired in salacious scandal and royal indulgence, the Smashbox Reign Collection feature products that are luxe, sexy, and indulgently sensorial, giving a glimpse into the extravagant lifestyle of royalty.



Reign Eyeshadow Palette-- indulge eyes in opulent beauty with this luxe collection of three baked eyeshadows. Mix and match the shimmer and matte shades for a look that sizzles. avaible in Magesty (peach champagne/ plum burgundy/ black) and Monarch
(pictured, light gold/ bronze/ taupe)




Doubletake Lip Color-- a double-ended, perfectly coordinated lip pencil and creamy lip color in one. line and defines lips, delivers rich, lustrous color for a fresh, feminine look. the longwearing formula is packed with vitamins C and E to provide antioxidant protection, caffeine to keep lips looking young, and wheat glycerines to moisturize. limited edition shades Amaretto (pinkish nude/ warm nude) and Currant (deep plum/ dark cherry)




Reign Fusion Blush in Regal-- a gorgeous blush duo that has a shimmer formula on one side and a matte on the other to give cheeks a sexy glow for a sensual, naturally flushed appearance.




Reign Jet Set Palette in Reign (black/ dark brown/ gold/ bronze) is a palette of four jet-set shades and a mini arced liner brush. adorn eyes with this decadent collection of Jet Set shades that sensually define and enhance features. use the included Mini Arced Liner Blush for flawless application and create a smudge-proof, budge-proof finish that lasts.




Reign Lip Gloss-- Crowned (sheer peachy pink) offers decadence with extravagant color and scandalous shine.




in limited-edition Plum, Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara contains a proprietary complex of proteins and amino acids that bind to lashes—creating mega-length and curl while conditioning and rebuilding former lash damage. the double-helix brush lengthens and separates every lash, no matter how small, for the ultimate fanned-out effect


watch this video to learn how to create the Decadence look using products from the Reign collection:




visit your local Smashbox beauty counter to see this gorgeous collection in person or, if you already know you want it, order online at smashbox.com

xo

Beauty Girl TV: Beautyfix 3

my Beautyfix 3 kit arrived a couple of weeks ago, and i am loving everything in it. watch the video to find out about 9 out of the 12 products (i actually have 10, but forgot to feature it) in this quarter's group of goodies!



many thanks to Beautyfix for the opportunity to once again be part of their fabulous program! to learn more about and to sign up to be part of the Beautyfix program, visit beautyfix.com

xo