Thank you to everyone who entered the Clarins and Phyto giveaways!
The lucky ladies who will be receiving a tube of Clarins anti-aging eye cream with SPF are: Tami, Duffi and Henley.
And the winners of $80 worth of anti frizz hair products from Phtyo are…Julie, Kathy, Jennifer and Joanna.
Congrats and Happy Labor Day!
One person’s high may come from seeing a double rainbow, getting up on waters skis on the first try or landing a dream job. My thrills come from discovering a gem of a beauty product from the tons that I try, and of course, I get a kick out of anything that’s FREE.
Hence, I was so excited to introduce you to a celebrity best-kept secret and one of my favorite summer finds, Prtty Peaushun. Due to the overwhelming response to my post back in May, I couldn’t help but make this skin enhancer today’s FREEBIE! Can you feel the rush?
I’m giving 3 of you the chance to win your own body glow in your desired shade. Choose from light, medium, dark and deep dark. Just picture it: You’ll be shimmering as stunningly as the stars on the red carpet.
To enter to win this giveaway, comment on the post, follow me on twitter (twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl) and RT this message. Don’t forget to tell me which shade you want!
Find out how to recreate your favorite celeb hair and makeup looks!
MAKEUP HOW T0
Nars cosmetics seemed to have a monopoly on the star makeup looks. Lea Michele, Keri Russell, Joan Allen and Julie Benz are just some of the celebs who entrusted their faces to Nars makeup artists.
To achieve Keri Russell’s soft, vintage makeup, Nars makeup artist Tina Turnbow said, “We wanted to give her look a classic feel to coincide with the vintage dress she’s wearing. Her warm skin tone and the coolness of the dress was the perfect combination for reflecting the same tones through her makeup: warm eyes, and a cool peachy matte lip. It’s flirty with a bit of sass.”
Here’s what Tina used on Kerri’s face:
PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and Skin Smoothing Face Prep
Tzarine Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010)
Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo, Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010) topped with Desire Blush for a pop of color
Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010).
“Glee’s” Lea Michele was the belle of the bell, stunning from head to toe in her Oscar de La Renta gown. Nars makeup artist Melanie Inglessis used many of the same products that Keri wore to create Lea’s retro makeup look (the new Tzarine Duo Eyeshadow and Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick are two of my fall must-haves).
“My inspiration was the era of the 60’s. I thought of Raquel Welch and Bridget Bardot: the winged eye, the nude lip. The dress is so classic, so we wanted to be adventurous with her eyes– giving a dash of color – and kept the lip nude,” said Inglessis.
Here’s what it takes to copy Lea’s Look:
PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & Skin Smoothing Face Prep
Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010)
Tzarine Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010)
Palladium Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (NEW for Fall 2010)
Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010)
HAIR — HOW TO GET A SEXY DOWN ‘DO
You can’t talk about hair and celebrity without mentioning one of the biggest celeb hairstylists in the biz Mark Townsend. He was the man behind Reece Witherspoon’s banging red carpet appearance at the Golden Globes. At last night’s Emmys, he put the spotlight on sexy, flowy hair, working his magic on leading ladies Lea Michele and January Jones.
Lea Michele hit a high note with her hairstyle, which is great for a night on the town. “She wanted it to look touchable and super modern, and full hair with lots of volume and a bit of roughness was perfect against her flawless gown” said Townsend.
1. “The end-of-Summer timing of the Emmys is a perfect opportunity to play with color. Lea is still shooting episodes of “Glee” and we couldn’t do anything permanent, so I added in a few custom pieces of hair to add dimension and giver her removable highlights for the evening. The result was a golden/coppery effect throughout the ends of her hair.”
2. To give hair movement and lift, Mark used Dove Body & Lift Volumizing Mousse throughout damp hair and blow dried with a round brush.
3. Spritz in a heat protective spray. Then use a 2-inch curling iron to give a subtle bend or ‘S’ curl, rather than a perfect curl. Curl from the ends all the way up, and set each section with a barrel clip for 5 to 7 minutes or until cool.
4. Scrunch hair with mist to add moisture and blow dry briefly without a diffuser to look a bit undone. Then, warm a pea-sized amount of Dove Frizz Control Therapy Taming Cream between the palms of hands and rake fingers through hair to distribute product evenly for shiny, modern texture. TIP: To evoke Brigitte Bardot inspiration, tease hair at the crown for extra volume and lift.
5. “To finish Lea’s look, I sprayed extra hold hairspray liberally on a small, natural bristle eyebrow brush (the kind that looks like a wooden toothbrush) and ran it through her bangs to hold a middle part. The parted bangs gave a modern update to the 60’s vibe of her hair.
BG TIP: For middle-of-the-night touchups, don’t brush the hair. To retain the texture and separation in Lea’s hair, Mark gave the star a mini bottle of hairspray and a natural bristle eyebrow brush to keep in her purse.
Fashion is like alphabet soup. A hodgepodge of letters spill into a bowl, they’re swirled around, rubbing elbows with their fellow Ps and Qs. Somewhere during this song and dance, a literate word magically spits out out of the chaos, and is quickly slurped up by the hungry crowd.
From left: Missoni Ruffle Knit Scarf, Essie’s new fall polish, Merino Cool, is greige with a hint of lavender, Alice + Olivia Party Dress.
Last winter, the fashion set was starved for jeggings. This season, expect to have an appetite for “greige.” The grey/beige hybrid is the newest term to be added to the fashion lexicon, and it’s not just for the Lady Gagas of the world. Neutral to the bone, the color fares well on all skin tones and goes with everything from neons to nudes and ranges from putty to muddy. Whether worn on nails (as shown below at the Marc Jacobs runway show), lids or limbs, greige is the latest fashion grrrrreat! 
Read below to learn about my favorite lunchtime facial — a perfect treatment to brighten skin the day of a special event. Then, get the scoop on 5 of the latest anti-aging moisturizers for eyes, lips and skin that introduce new ingredients or technologies.
You’re Invited! If you’re in the Chicago area, join me at Intermix on Armitage August 25th to get the scoop on fall’s fashion and beauty trends. Details below! To learn more about The Beauty Girl parties and to book your own, click here.
I recently returned from my nostalgic camp reunion in Maine. The minute I stepped foot on the playground of my youth, it all came back. The smells of campfire, the woods, the grassy fields…all of these amazing scents were just as I remembered them. They made me feel like I was 12 all over again and didn’t have a care in the world.
With the memory of my incredible visit still fresh on my mind, this week’s giveaway honors the power of fragrance. Tocca is a brand that masters scent like no other, so I’m offering four people the chance to win their favorite candle from Tocca’s new fall Candela collection. The new aromas are elegant, romantic and unique.
Brigitte: Inspired by sexy screen siren Brigitte Bardot, the candle has the spiciness of ginger combined with the sweetness of rhubarb and papaya.
Giulietta: A soft, warming scent of fully bloomed pink tulips and sweet green apple create.
Bianca: With notes of green tea, lemon and a dash of sugar, the candle releases the aroma of an Italian seaside.
Colette: Notes of warm incense, musky vanilla and amber create a sultry mood.
To enter to win this giveaway, tell me which candle you fancy most by commenting on the post, follow me on twitter (twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl) and RT this message.
Chicagonow.com recently wrote a story about yours truly. To find out what I’m crushing on for fall, click here.
Lots to celebrate today!
Congrats to the winners of the cosmetic case giveaway Katy, Deborah, Lindsey and Shannon. It’s the perfect time to clean out your old makeup bag and transition your fall favorites to this new set.
Hats off to Jamie, Nicole, Jill, Cathy and Ella, who each won a bottle of Dove Body & Lift Volumizing mousse.
Stay tuned for more giveaway announcements!
A lingerie drawer without underwear is like a vanity void of dry shampoo. The concept has been a staple in women’s beauty regimens since the days when our parents had to walk five miles to catch the school bus. Back then, ladies made due with baby powder. They sprinkled it on their roots to sop up grease. It did work, but it also left them with a halo of white dust.
Today’s formulas are functional and high-tech. You may have noticed a plethora of commercials for these waterless shampoos during the year. Companies are realizing that modern women are strapped for time and down for an express hair fix. Not to mention, it’s best to wash locks just a few times a week to prevent them from drying out. As a result, dry shampoos are not only one of the biggest product trends right now, they’re also responsible for one of the biggest hair trends — slightly tousled, fuss-free manes — seen on fall runways.
Today’s giveaway offers three readers the chance to win René Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo and a professional styling brush. I’ve always appreciated the brand because it’s focused on improving scalp health. The dry shampoo refreshes hair with lightly scented essential oils, cleanses with rice and cornstarch powders and absorbs dirt and oil with clay and silica powders. Just shake it up, spray all over hair, leave on for two minutes, pat gently with a towel and brush through. The Natural Round Brush is the right shape for adding volume and has natural bristles (rather than synthetic) that grip hair gently so you can run it through strands without causing breakage or static.
To enter to win this haircare package, comment on the post, follow me on twitter (twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl) and RT this message.
