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Met Ball 2012: The Best of Beauty & Style

May 9, 2012

At one of the biggest fashion events of the year, hair, makeup and nails are just as important as the dress. The verdict is in: here are some of the beauty (and style) hits of the night. Hair how-tos and product details are in the captions! posted by Cody

Jessica Alba: structured, elegant waves

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HOW TO GET THE LOOK: On wet hair, hair stylist Renato Campora applied Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel throughout and then formed a strong side part. He dried the hair with a round brush to create volume and shine. Next, he used a one-inch curling iron to create the body and shape of the look. Renato then brushed through the curls to build waves starting from the side-part. After, he applied a small amount of Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Cream to define the waves of the hair and add a lasting shine. To finish the look, Renato sprayed Fekkai Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray.

TAGS Camilla Belle, chanel, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Blunt, essie, Frederic Fekkai, jessica-alba, Karolina Kurkova, Kate Bosworth, Met Ball 2012, nars, Rachel Zoe Collection, Ralph Lauren Collection, Sebastian

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Talking life, beauty and fashion with Whitney Port

Apr 18, 2012

Today I interviewed Whitney Port. Our convo was easy, fun and cool – all the words I’d used to describe the 27-year-old reality star turned fashion designer and then some.

I’m not gonna lie. I was excited for our phone date. I’ve been following Whit on TV since she first appeared on “The Hills” working with LC as an intern at “Teen Vogue.” I watched her breakup with Jay on “The City” and struggle to create her first fashion collection. Sure, you can say the launching pad of her success had a lot to do with being in the right place at the right time. She admits that.

“I was working as an intern in the same offices as “Teen Vogue.” I heard about a job opening there and while applying I found out about this new TV show. They asked if I’d send in a casting tape, which I did, and on my first day the cameras were there.”

While driving to a photo shoot, Whitney, who talks and sounds just as she does on TV (not sure why I was happy/relieved about this) was open and friendly as I asked her about dating, fashion, beauty and other good stuff. Read More

TAGS celebrity, cle de peau, crest, Fashion, fresh, it's A 10, Moroccan Oil, ointment, Star Beauty, style, Whitney Eve, Whitney Port

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Beauty Sampling Programs — What’s in it for you?

Apr 16, 2012

Beauty sampling programs are blowing up. Birchbox has generated the most buzz, and now it seems everyone is doing it. If you’re interested in discovering new brands, testing products before buying the full-size bottle or getting a special delivery every month, this may be worth it. Each program is slightly different—click through the gallery to see what’s out there. We’ve highlighted some of the most promising. posted by Cody

Birchbox

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Request a subscription invitation on their website and sign up for monthly deliveries of the Birchbox. For $10 a month, you will receive trial-sized samples of beauty products from indie brands and large cosmetics companies alike. A different selection of products comes each month and they’re kept a secret until you receive your package. Yearly and monthly subscriptions are available. Fall in love with a sample from your Birchbox? Buy the regular retail size on the Birchbox site and receive points that’ll go towards future purchases.

TAGS beauty army, beauty sampling programs, Birchbox, Glossybox, New Beauty testtube, thelookbag

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Windy City Live TV Segment: Get Spring’s Beauty Trends for under $10

Apr 10, 2012

I had so much fun this morning at Windy City Live talking spring beauty trends and how to get them with products for all under $10. Check it out!

P.S. Here are some behind-the-scenes shots as WCL’s co-host Val and I get ready to go live.

photos by Tyler Furlan

TAGS beauty-trends, budget-beauty, e.l.f., eye-shadow, hair, Hard Candy, Highlighter, lip-gloss, lipstick, Nails, Not Your Mother's, nude nails, NYX, OPI, press, shine spray, spring-beauty-trends, Windy City Live

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Want Shiny Hair? Here’s How…

Mar 30, 2012

Check out my story featured on makeup.com.

TAGS at-home hair recipes, beauty expert tips, hair, Hair Mask, Hair Products, hair tools, shiny hair

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How Far Would You Go For Thicker Brows?

Mar 27, 2012

We’ve heard of hair transplants for bald spots…but for your brows? Yes, the latest advancements in hair transplantation are allowing doctors to use hair from the legs and nape of the neck to bush-up eyebrows. Whether they’re pin thin from aging or from being tweezer happy (pluck too much and the hairs will stop growing back), this procedure takes filling in brows to a new level. While I do encourage a full, hearty frame for your face, which has been emphasized from season to season on the runways, I’m not that gung-ho.

Would you consider this procedure?

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TAGS eyebrow filler, eyebrows, hair transplant, sparse brows

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Beso.com Asked Me to Reveal What I’m Loving for Spring. Here It Goes!

Mar 20, 2012

Have you heard of beso.com? It’s a site devoted to shopping (need I say more). To help the hunt, they pick the brains of industry peeps like myself to see what’s on our lists, which may just inspire yours. So, when I was asked about the beauty products I’m all about right now, of course I had to tell. Read More