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For more info. or to book Nicole for your party or consult, email info@thebeautygirl.com or call 773-698-8103. PERSONAL CONSULTATION: Don’t let the salesperson behind the counter bully you into buying that eye shadow. Nicole acts as your personal beauty stylist/shopper during your one-on-one personal consultation. She’s worked with people of all ages from 13 to 60s. She’ll edit your makeup bag, offer personalized application tips and show you what’s worth it from each brand to help you shop smart so you have the best look and routine that works for you. THE BEAUTY GIRL PARTIES: Nicole will come to your event and reveal Hot Tips, Backstage Secrets, Product Picks, Fashion & Beauty Trends, celeb makeup artist tricks, skincare must-haves and more! Plus, find out what really goes on behind the scenes at top fashion magazines from Nicole PearlThe Beauty Girl , whose early days at a New York City fashion magazine mimicked the escapades recorded in The Devil Wears Prada. Nicole, who has written for mags including CosmopolitanAllureSeventeen and Self and can be seen on TV networks such as WGN, FOX and NBC, offers unique entertainment that’s customized for your guests so you can enjoy one-on-one time with a beauty editor. The parties are fun for any occasion (think bachelorette parties, bridal and baby showers, sweet sixteens, bat mitzvahs, b-day parties, corporate events, girl’s nights out) and include product giveaways and gift bags for all attendees. Add-on options for beauty services are available as well. BOOK YOURS TODAY! SCROLL DOWN FOR SPECIALTY PACKAGES.

What’s Included: Pre-Party Phone Convo: Every party is one-of-a-kind. Swag Bag: Editors never leave a fabulous party without a Gift Bag, so you and your guests won’t either. Add-on ServicesSpray tans, manicures, hair styling, makeup application, photo sessions and other fun options are available.   SPECIALTY BEAUTY GIRL PARTY PACKAGES! SPA PARTY Who doesn’t love makeup and massages! This party package includes spa treatments, gift bags and The Beauty Girl’s best secrets. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the pampering! SAVE YOUR FACE PARTY Grab your friends and enjoy an evening of cocktails, food, OXYGEN FACIALS and BOTOX during this Beauty Girl Party, held at the MedSpa Cellular Intelligence in Chicago’s Gold Coast. Along with my beauty tips and secrets, you’ll choose between two of the most popular anti aging treatments celebrities like Madonna swear by before hitting the red carpet, and you’ll get 10% off the entire CI product line.   FITNESS & BEAUTY PARTY This package takes place at Chicago’s Exhale Spa where you and your guests will enjoy popular fitness classes such as yoga and core fusion followed by a beauty bonanza! In addition to great gift bags, this package offers significant discounts on all Exhale services including classes, spa, retail items and party rental discounts.   Still on the fence? Here’s what previous clients are saying: “Having Nicole speak at the bridal shower I hosted was like a breath of fresh air! All of the attendees, from age 26 to 76, found her helpful insights into the world of beauty and fashion, both interesting and fun! Everyone loved her little “giveaways” too! She was the perfect entertainment for the shower and everyone is still talking about her!” — Reva Nathan, founder of Reva Nathan & Associates “Nicole provided her services at my baby shower. She was extremely professional and really enhanced the entertainment by teaching my guests the latest in beauty care. I highly recommend her. She was awesome! In addition, the guests each walked away with a customized beauty gift bag. Nice touch.” — Dusi Lettvin “I so appreciate the time you spent with me and the tips and recommendations that you shared. I am grateful for the suggestions. You’re a gem and I was inspired by your approach, expertise, wisdom, humor and you made make-up less complicated, great fun, and refreshing — just what I needed.” — Marcey For more information or to book Nicole for your party or event, email info@thebeautygirl.com or call 773-698-8103.

Trend to Try: Feather Hair Extensions

Adrienne MaloofBeyonceHair bling is so 2010. I first spotted this questionable trend on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Adrienne Maloof. Then, Oprah had a guest on her show and interrupted the serious interview to ask about the sparkly hair extensions in her guest’s hair. They caught Oprah’s eyes, and suddenly that guest’s smart decision to wear her own product called Hair Flairs on national TV took her business to the next level. Even A-listers like Beyonce have stepped out wearing hair tinsel. The idea of putting shiny adornments in your hair may sound girlie and fun, but unless there’s a fairy princess in your midst or it’s Halloween, sprinkling glitter throughout your strands doesn’t cut it for everyday affairs. Steven TylerHowever, there’s a new twist on this trend that does. Feather extensions are as fresh as Steven Tyler’s comeback and free of cheese factor. Credit West coasters and hipster-filled music festivals like Coachella for putting these plumes into flight. Their popularity has soared this spring and now they’re migrating east. Salons are adding feather clip-ons from popular brands like Featherlocks (click here to find a salon near you), which can be washed, dried, cut, flat-ironed and curled, to their menus. They only take 10 minutes for the stylist to insert, cost about $25 for a set of three, last about eight weeks (most stylists will remove them free of charge), and come in just about every color of the rainbow. For a look that’s cool and fashion-forward but won’t get you called into the boss’s office, my recommendation is to start with earthy shades that blend with your mane and create a peek-a-boo effect every time you flip your hair or catch a gust of wind. Need inspiration? Mr. “American Idol” himself (shown above left), Jennifer Love Hewitt and Hilary Duff (pictured below) highlight three different ways to look good in feathers. Jennifer Love Hewitt Hilary Duff Now that “feathered” hair is back, I asked stylist Joy La Rosa, who works at New York-based Sam Brocato Salon, to offer her tips on what works best for different hair types. If you have short hair: Try more feathers in different places on the head. If you have long hair: Ask for larger clusters of feathers so they don’t get totally lost in your hair. If you have curly hair: Pick a mix of varying lengths, textures and thicknesses such as stripes and solids to help accentuate curls. If you have straight hair: Follow Hilary Duff’s lead. Tame, thin, subtle feathers look best.    
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