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January 29, 2012



Lush Celebrate Chinese New Year with Red Dragon Soap & L'Oeuf du Dragon (2012} {Beauty Notes} {Bath & Body}

Lus_Karma_Red_Dragon.jpgLush are welcoming the 2012 Chinese new year of the Water Dragon with a limited-edition Red Dragon Soap and a bath ballistic called L'Oeuf du Dragon (Dragon Egg.)

The lucky soap is colored an auspicious red sprinkled with gold dust. It is scented with their best-selling Karma fragrance...

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January 17, 2012

Easy Tricks To Create Golden Globes Hairstyles! {Beauty Notes - Hair}

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By Amy Dia

The stars may have spent hours in hair and makeup before hitting the red carpet, but we have the scoop from the Wella Professionals hairstylists, who created some of the evening's most glamorous hairstyles, on how to get these looks at home without breaking a sweat.

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Want red carpet hair? We're giving away 10 packs that retail for $100 of Wella Professionals hairstyling products that were used to create these glamorous looks. Just tell us in the comments area below which red carpet hairstyle you like best to be entered to win!

Michelle Williams
"Michelle looks incredible with this short, modern Mia Farrow inspired style," says LA stylist Chris McMillian, who created her look. "It's a retro '60s combined with Flapper flair type of look that shows there's still a lot of glamour and versatility with short hair."

To Get The Look: First, apply Wella Professionals Natural Volume Styling Mousse to wet hair, then use your hands to shape your hair while it air dries. Once dry, lift up your roots and blow dry upward to create extra lift at the crown. Then, apply Wella Professionals Mirror Polish for a glossy finish and to help smooth hair into shape. Add a simple black headband with a jeweled brooch to give this retro look a modern spin. Push bangs to the side where the jewel is positioned for a heavy fringe effect....

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January 15, 2012

Dior Garden Party Nail Polish is Scented (2012) {Beauty Notes} {Beauty & Olfaction}

dior_garden_party_polish.jpgDior have released a new duo of nail polishes in their Garden Party collection for spring-summer 2012 which mix the attractiveness of color with the appeal of scent, especially one that will help cover the very recognizable scent of nail polish.

Some people are fans - like fashion deisgner Jean Paul Gaultier who used it as a top note for his Classique perfume - others hate it. In general, men are reported to find the scent of fresh nail polish a turn-off....

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January 11, 2012

2012 Golden Globes Hottest Hair Trends {Beauty Notes - Celebrity - Hair}

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The Golden Globes are nearing, and while some are excited to see which movies and miniseries win, we're excited to see the celebs, dresses and 'dos! We talked to Wella Professionals Celebrity Hairstylist Andy LeCompte and Wella Professionals Color Ambassador Aura Friedman about their predictions on what hairstyles will make their way down the red carpet on Sunday night. They've had the pleasure of working with Golden Globe stars, including Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, and Megan Fox.

  

wellawinit.jpgDaily Makeover will host a big giveaway with some of Wella's amazing styling products that were used to create red carpet hairstyles! To find out the details, "Like" the Wella Professionals USA Facebook page where we'll announce how and when to enter the contest. Plus, they'll have LIVE red carpet coverage from top celebrity stylists.


 

 

  

charlize300400.jpgCharlize Theron is likely to sport a look that is understated and chic

Effortless Elegance With A Glossy Finish
"I think we'll see a peak in fluid textures that suggest effortless elegance, like very healthy and sleek hair that shows a lot of movement. This style will be popular with soft and light tones with a warm glow that emphasizes healthy, shiny hair representative of the Wella Trend Vision look aptly named, Grace," says LeCompte. Another great example: Charlize Theron's shiny, sleek blowout with gentle waves....

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December 20, 2011

MAC Iris Apfel (2012): For All The Seasons of Life {Beauty Notes}

Iris_Apfel_MAC_ad.jpgIris Apfel is your dream of an eccentric, flamboyant grand-mother come true. From the top of her 90 years of existence, she dispenses style-cum-wisdom lessons without even trying at this point because what she shows is the result of decades of practice and instinct-in-action.

After an exhibition at the MET honored her and a book about it came out in 2005, Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel by Eric Boman with an introduction by Harold Koda and a contribution by Iris Apfel, her style and eye-glasses have been en route to acquiring iconic status...

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October 27, 2011

Nars Modern Kabuki For Your Inner Geisha (2011) {Beauty Notes - Makeup - New Products}

NARS Hanamichi Kabuki.JPGMakeup guru François Nars' travels to Japan and his fascination for the beauty rituals of the country resulted in the creation of a special makeup collection for Holiday 2011 called Modern Kabuki, which is dedicated to the "ardent makeup aficionado." The lineup wishes to be "a vibrant, modern, iconic interpretation of the centuries-old dramatic form," Kabuki theater, which was created at the very beginning of the 17th century.

The colors are dramatic, as they should be, with saturated crimson reds contrasted with "icy white" tints. The packaging also borrows directly from the Japanese culture of gift-giving and is the most refined ever for the brand....


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October 15, 2011

Elemis Think Pink Beauty Collection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month {Beauty Notes}

Elemis BCA Think Pink.jpegBritish spa and skincare brand Elemis have put out a special pink kit for Breast Cancer Awareness Month called the Think Pink Beauty Collection. The cube beauty case contains three "hero products", namely Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust ‘Boob Tube’, 15ml; Pro-Collagen Marine Cream in exclusive pink jar, 30ml; Skin Nourishing Shower Cream 50ml... 

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October 12, 2011

Dr.'s Remedy Nail Polish in Positive Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month {Beauty Notes - Nails}

Dr_Remedy_Positive_Pink_Polish.jpgDr.'s Remedy which was founded by New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, is a line of nail polish which wants to make the experience of lacquering up your nails as painless as possible for them. It's even been approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association. The formula is enriched in nail-care ingredients while being hypo-allergenic....

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October 11, 2011

Bar Refaeli's Blush Secrets at the Whitney Museum of American Art Gala {Beauty Notes - Celebrity}

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Bar Refaeli had a particularly well done, light-catching, natural yet glamorous pink-champagne-like complexion at the Whitney Museum of American Art Gala event last week. Check out after the jump to see how the layering was done and what products, all by Nars, were used...

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October 4, 2011

The Scoop on Lea Michele's Glowing + Smouldering Makeup at the American Horror Story Premiere {Beauty Notes - Makeup - Celebrity}

Lea_Michele_makeup_tips_1.jpgGlee leading lady Lea Michele attended the movie premiere of American Horror Story yesterday at the Arclight Cineramadome on October 3, 2011 in Hollywood, California. She was in attendance to support director Ryan Murphy of Glee who directed the new horror series about a haunted house in L.A. in which a therapist and his wife relocate.

The beauty concept: celebrity makeup artist Kayleen McAdams decided to focus on Michele's glowing skin while bringing a dark marine blue twist to the smoky eye to match her lacey dress. Check out after the jump for all the details about the protocole and the products used...

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10 Most Embarassing Beauty Problems Solved in all Confidence {Beauty Notes - Skin - Hair}

Beauty_Problems.jpgWe have 3 beauty reads this week worth pondering upon: beauty issues not fit for print and their solutions; frugal beauty; and whipping up a stylish hair do under 5 minutes. Check them all after the jump.

10 Most Embarassing Beauty Problems Solved

By Lauren Le Vine

We're delving into some of the more unpleasant body and hair issues to which none of us are immune. Dr. Diane Berson, dermatologist and Olay Professional Alliance member, has tips, tricks and at-home solutions for the 10 common beauty issues no one wants to talk about (or have in their Google search history)...

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October 3, 2011

Estée Lauder Jeweled Pink Ribbon Vanity Items with Something Blue {Beauty News - New Makeup}

estee_lauder_pink_compact.jpgEstée Lauder like every year have released several items to profit the Pink Ribbon campaign this month which is now traditionally dedicated to breast cancer in the beauty world. 2011 sees a new twist as two of these items sees the pink fade into blue in a highly symbolic manner,

"We know that breast cancer doesn't just affect women. That's why this year, a blue stone has been added to our ribbon compact to represent the 1% of men who are affected."

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Violent Lips The Pink Ribbon Collection (2011) {Beauty Notes - New Makeup}

violent_lips_pink_ribbon_ok.jpgFrom Violent Lips comes a forward initiative. The makeup brand have released a limited-edition of their trademark lip tattoos in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month called The Pink Ribbon Collection. As its name indicates, the set of 3 temporary lip tattoos invites you to wear the cause on your lips thus vaguely recalling the expression "to put your money where your mouth is." Also, if you were eyeing that Vuitton bag, you can always go for the unofficial pinkified Vuitton lip-look instead...

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September 29, 2011

Stila, The Positive & Pretty Palette for Breast Cancer Awareness Month {Beauty Notes - New Makeup}

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stila_breast_cancer_3.jpgLadies, you are going to see quite a bit of pink in the coming weeks. Stila have released a limited-edition makeup palette ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month called the Positive and Pretty Palette. The bandage dress on the cover is a nice touch as it ties in well with the beauty-cum-public-health theme while looking fashion current...

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September 28, 2011

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blusher POP for Macmillan Cancer Support {Beauty Notes - New Makeup}

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Daniel Sandler have issued a limited edition liquid blush to help raise funds for the Macmillan Cancer Support. The Watercolour Blusher in POP is an exclusive subtle sheer, jelly-bean pink tint with lavender overtones which was inspired by the courage of cancer sufferers.

You know how uplifing it can be to see someone with beautiful rosy cheeks? A little help from the makeup department is like popping vitamins sometimes. Check out after the jump for the full details...

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