BGTV “IT” Pick — Dry Shampoo

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WGN TV Segment: Fashion & Beauty Looks for Every Holiday Occasion

 

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BGTV: 5-Minute Makeup Routine

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WGN Midday News: The Beauty Girl’s Holiday Style & Beauty Secrets

 

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The Beauty Girl’s Holiday Tips Featured On NBC Chicago

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The Beauty Girl On TV: My Beauty Must-Haves for Fall

I recently did a TV segment for CLTV’s and WGN’s “Living Healthy Chicago.” If you missed the show, watch my segment (below) to find out my beauty must-haves.  

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The Beauty Girl in the Press

Wondering how to take fall’s top beauty trends from the runway to reality? Make It Better magazine recently interviewed me to find out my tips. Click here to read the article. makeitbetter

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The Beauty Girl on TV: My Top Sunblock Picks for Summer

It’s hard enough to abstain from anything, let alone the sun. The feeling of those rays warming your shoulders is just too good to resist. So, if you’re going to be outside, be smart about it and protect yourself. I’ve combed through tons of new formulas and chosen my summer sunblock picks that will have you covered from head to toe. Check out my favorites in my TV segment that aired on WGN’s and CLTV’s Living Healthy Chicago. Need a cheat sheet? Here’s a roundup of my sunblock picks. Whether you have oily skin or are a sweat machine, this list has a formula for everyone. FACE Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50 It’s lightweight, oil free and has a matte finish so you can easily layer with makeup. Vichy Normaderm Pro Mat SPF 15 We tend to look shiny and greasy in the heat. This formula solves that problem by absorbing excess oil on our skin. Aveeno Positively Ageless Has antioxidants such as feverfew and soy that repair skin and offers protection as high as SPF 100. BG TIP Even though it offers a high SPF, it’s important to apply a teaspoon worth of product to your face to get the proper protection. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Powerful Sun Protection SPF 30 These individual towelettes are one of my all-time favorites. They’re great for face and body when you’re on-the-go. Supergoop! SPF 30 Sunscreen Wipes These wipes contain a physical blocking agent (zinc oxide) so they’re gentle for sensitive skin types and kiddies. Clarins Sunscreen Wrinkle Control Eye SPF 30 Has plant-based extracts so it will protect without irritating your eyes. Want to try this product for free? Check back tomorrow. I’ll be giving away 3! LIPS Benefit Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15 This beautiful cheery balm is perfect to slick on at the beach because it adds a pinch of color without looking like you’re trying too hard. Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 Available in an array of juicy shades. Avon Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick SPF 15 in fuchsia fun. Love this hot pink for daytime, and I recommend pairing with a golden eye. Tarte Natural Lip Sheer SPF 15 Get the benefits of a lip conditioner, plus a hint of color. Kinerase Ultimate Volume Lip Conditioner SPF 20 Plumps, repairs and protects your pucker. What more could a girl want! BODY La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 60 The cult favorite Anthelios franchise that used to only be available abroad has landed in the US. This formula retains its SPF for an additional 40 minutes post swim and sweat. Mission Skincare All Sport Premium Sunscreen SPF 30 Formulated with athletes in mind, this spray is ultra sweatproof and a dream at the beach because the spray application makes reapplying sand-free. Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 70 Say bah-bye to tacky, greasy sunblock. This formula absorbs in a jiffy and feels invisible on skin. HAIR The below products contain UV blocking agents. Mists: L’Oreal EverPure UV Protect Spray and Kerastase Soleil Micro-Voile Protecteur. Styling aide: Goldwell Sun Reflects Shimmer Gel. Treatment: Leonor Greyl Huile de Palme Before Shampoo Treatment for Dry Hair.

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The Beauty Girl on TV: How To Wear Makeup To Look Younger

Looking younger can be as simple as choosing the right makeup. Watch my latest TV segment on WGN’s and CLTV’s Living Healthy Chicago for age-defying makeup tips.  Now that you’re equipped with the best tips, here are my product picks: Prep the skin with a Primer: Lorac aquaPRIME, $30, is oil-free so it’s great for sensitive skin. Get flawless skin with a semi-matte Foundation: MAC Mineralize SatinFinish SPF 15 Foundation, $29.50 Keep Eye Shadows neutral: I like the following shades: Napoleon Perdis Ultra Pearl in #28 or #46, $18 each; Pixi Fair Light Solos Eye Shadow, $14; www.target.com JK Jemma Kidd I-Design Eye Color in Vanity Fair, $16; www.target.com Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Burnished, $22; Curl lashes with a Lash Curler: Shu Uemura, $19 Hide dark circles with an Undereye Concealer: Bobbi Brown Brightening Spot Treatment Corrector SPF 25, $35 Fill cheeks with Blush: If you prefer a cream formula, try Maybelline Dream Mouse Blush in Peach Satin or Rose Petal $5.99; drugstores nationwide. If you prefer a powder, try Maybelline Expert Wear Blush in Precious Pink, $4.49; drugstores nationwide. Get luminous skin with a Highlighter: DuWop Doubleglow 7, $25 Enhance Lips with light Gloss. I like Rimmel Royal Gloss, $4.99; drugstores nationwide and Stila Lip Glaze in Papaya, $22.

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2010 Emmy’s Best Hair & Makeup

Find out how to recreate your favorite celeb hair and makeup looks! 61435489MAKEUP HOW T0Nars 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. Keri RussellTo 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 PrepTzarine Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010)Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo, Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010) topped with Desire Blush for a pop of colorTashkent Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010). Lea Michele Wears NARS To The Emmys“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 PrepDouceur 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 ‘DOYou 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. 61435023 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.

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