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Glam Red Lip at Jason Wu
BEAUTY NEWS: JASON WU BACKSTAGE "To create the ultra glam red lip at Jason Wu, makeup artist Diane Kendal for MAC layered five (yes five!) products: two red lip liners, a magenta lipstick, a lip tint blended on just the lip center, and a neon pink powder dabbed all over for a matte finish. Time to get a bigger makeup bag!" →
Liv Tyler’s Natural Golden Glow for Summer 2012
NEW LOOK . "Liv Tyler knows it, and so does most of Hollywood. The bronze age is over; this summer is all about a natural, golden glow. Gone is the flat, matt brown bronzer of old, replaced by the prettiest transparent, soft-sheen gold make-up for skin, cheeks and lips. . "This look is totally new," explains Givenchy’s Nicolas Degennes, the make-up artist responsible for Liv’s →
26th Michelin Three-Starred Restaurant in France
THREE-STAR RANKING FOR FLOCONOS DE SEL "The 2012 edition of the French Michelin guide has provided France with another rare three-star ranking for one of its Southern restaurants. Flocons de Sel in Megève South-eastern France is tucked away into the mountains of the Rhône Alps, and has now been named by the Michelin Inspectors as a secret well worth discovering. The restaurant, →
Bianca Balti in Matt Silk
DOLCE&GABBANA EYEWEAR - MATT SILK COLLECTION . The exciting new eyewear collection for SS12 by Dolce&Gabbana will hit the shops in the first week of April. Bianca Balti beautifully models these new 50s inspired shades and specs in a campaign shot by Giampaolo Sgura. These glasses are set to become a really hot ticket this summer for those 50s bombshells. . Credits: Dolce&Gabbana Eyewear →
Retro Inspired Matt Silk Collection by Dolce&Gabbana
THE RETRO SHAPE AND CANDY COLOURS FOR A 1950s DIVA LOOK . "The SS12 Dolce&Gabbana collection was inspired by the inherent beauty and femininity represented by the women in iconic Italian movies from the 50s. These qualities are reflected in many elements of the Spring Summer collection, from the make up to the eyewear. . The Matt Silk collection is a marriage of vintage →
Nude Makeup for Spring 2012, Video
NUDE MAKEUP BY DOLCE&GABBANA "Pat McGrath sent out on the Dolce&Gabbana FW13 runway ephemeral, pure models with an almost imperceptible make up. Inspired by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, she gives tips for the perfect products to use. Watch the video and follow her deft hand." Here is a list of products used by Pat McGrath to help you recreate the →
Lancôme Rouge with Emma Watson
ROUGE IN LOVE . More for Emma Watson for Lancome KAGE sleeveless dress $296 - boutique1.com Dolce Gabbana leather jacket £1,159 - farfetch.com Damsel in a Dress shoes 170 AUD - sirenshoes.com.au RED Valentino black handbag $575 - frockaholics.com Monsoon felt fedora £13 - monsoon.co.uk Lancome 'La Laque Fever' Lip Shine Electric Pink $27 - nordstrom.com Lancome 'Vernis in Love' Long Wear High Shine Nail Lacquer $15 - nordstrom.com
Beautiful Hairstyles: Pin the Ponytail
BEAUTIFUL PONYTAIL "Once, the ponytail was the ultimate non-style in the world of hair; a practical solution rather than a conscious coiffing choice. Then, mysteriously, this humble do began popping up all over the spring catwalks, conferring proper style status and establishing the ponytail as the height of follicular fashion this season. It would be comforting to think that the hotshot hair →
Oscar de la Renta
"larimar nails / hair jewelry. OdlR nail lacquer coming this fall. http://bit.ly/yDacop, with Marina Figueroa Bas."
Winter Spa Retreat at The Plaza Hotel, New York
HOTEL PACKAGES Within the walls of the legendary Plaza, New York’s own landmarked château in the heart of the city, the Caudalie Vinothérapie® Spa is the perfect oasis to relax and restore the skin, body and mind. PACKAGE INCLUDES: Accommodations in a luxurious guest room or suite A $250 Spa credit. Choose from any one of Caudalie's signature treatments such as a relaxing Hammam (Turkish →
Emma Watson for Lancome
JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE'S DAY EMMA WATSON TO LAUNCH LANCOME'S NEW 'ROUGE IN LOVE' WITH PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT SELFRIDGES, LONDON In her role as an ambassador the cosmetics giant, the Harry Potter actress is launching the new 'Rouge In Love' line at Selfridges' London store this Friday, February 10. EMMA WATSON IN THE NEW LANCOME CAMPAIGN Emma Watson recently gave an interview →
Archives: Helena Rubinstein Valaze Salon in Paris, 1913
The Helena Rubinstein Valaze Salon in Paris in 1913 255, rue Faubourg St. Honoré "...The history of Helena Rubinstein starts with her uncle Louis in Australia in 1890's and 12 pots of face cream that will become Valaze, her first brand, before she would move to Paris and then conquer the world. 100 years before, in Paris, a man called Valazé was →
Fabulous Ski Hat Hairstyles
5 Ideas To Seductivley Brave the Cold This Winter: Before gearing up for that breathtaking ski run dampen your hair, apply a little bit of Giovannis Natural Hairstyling Foam and french braid your hair to fit perfectly under that stylish ski hat. When you’re finished braving the moutnains take the french braid out for a pleasant surprise…beautiful waves, brush through with your fingers →
New Dior Nail Varnish Colours, Garden Party Spring 2012 Collection
Dior Garden Party Spring 2012 Collection - Le Vernis #504 Waterlily and #694 Forget-Me-Not What makes these two varnishes, ‘Waterlily’ and ‘Forget-Me-Not’ stand out, apart from the colours, is the fact that they are scented. Read review here Water Lilies by Claude Monet The Japanese Bridge, Pond with Water Lilies by Claude Monet
Health and Beauty Benefits of Goat Milk
Cleopatra ‘Queen of the Nile’, famous beauty renown for her charm and beauty secrets maintained her soft skin by taking a camel or goat milk bath every day Other royal figures, like Elizabeth I of England & Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837-1898) have acclaimed the beautifying benefits of these baths. Base on the Journal of American Medicine, goat's milk is known the →
Holiday Skincare Tips for a Radiant Complexion
Caudalie founder Mathilde Thomas shares her Holiday Skincare Tips for a Radiant Complexion The holiday season requires you to be constantly on-the-go, which can take a toll on your skin. Click here for an easy tips to keep your complexion bright no matter what the season – or weather – has in store. . The Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza Hotel New →
Arcade Couture: Mise en Dior, Video
Dior Hits the Jackpot with New Pinball-Inspired Film on the Iconic Pearl Necklace The intricate assemblage of individual metal-capped faux pearls with Lurex thread, chunky links and grosgrain ribbon that make up Christian Dior’s Mise en Dior costume jewellery necklace is playfully re-imagined as a virtual pinball game under the creative direction of Camille Miceli. An arresting update of the traditional →
‘African Mango’ – New Way to Lose Weight
An exotic super fruit called 'African Mango' is quickly becoming America's hottest new way to lose weight Interest in the use of African Mango extract (irvingia gabonensis) as a safe, effective and inexpensive weight loss alternative surged after Dr. Mehmet Oz called it, mentioning no specific brand, a "breakthrough supplement" and a "miracle in your medicine cabinet" on his Emmy Award-winning →
Applause, The World’s First Blue Roses
The world's first blue roses will be hitting the U.S. and Canada in early November, available at select florists The rose, named “Applause,” is the product of 20 years of research by Japanese company Suntory and its Australian subsisdiary, Florigene. While long symbolizing mystery and unrequited love in literature, poetry, and Japanese anime, blue roses have been impossible to grow because →
Tom Ford’s Beauty Collection for F/W 2011 – First Look
Here’s first look at Tom Ford’s beauty collection, the 132 piece line Tom Ford’s Fall 2011 Beauty Collection includes nail polishes, skin care, brow pencils, lip glosses, liquid and stick foundation, brushes, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes and much more. He will also launch two new fragrances in the Private Blend Collection named ‘Jasmin Rouge’ and ‘Santal Blush’. Tom Ford spoke about the collection: →
Top 30 Cellulite Busting Foods
The most effective way of smoothing things over is actually by improving our diets Cellulite - bumpy fat deposits underneath the skin - is caused by a number of factors, including hormones, the build up of toxins in the body and the elasticity of the skin. To see the best result, change your diet, take regular exercise, focusing particularly on troublesome →
Madonna Launching Material Girl Beauty Collection
The fashion label, which the singer designs with her 14-year-old daughter Lourdes, will expand to include a range of nail polish, lipgloss, body sprays and lotions in Macy's New York next month with eye-shadows following in September Lourdes loves choosing her favourite products. She explained to WWD: "It was so much fun getting to pick all of my favourite scents for →