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by Laurie Gail
It’s that time again! On June 2nd, join Luke Bryan, Thompson Square, Florida Georgia Line, Rachel Farley and 20,000 of your closest friends at the Comcast Center for the WKLB Country Music Festival.
Keeping your makeup in place during a long day outdoors doesn’t require too much effort!
Wende Zomnir, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Urban Decay, speaks from personal experience.
“I never fail to impress other women at my Crossfit gym after an ...
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by Laurie Gail
Former model and aesthetician Yara Shoemaker is the author of the new book Health On Your Plate. She shares her natural beauty tips and recipes In addition to speaking about her passion for healthy cooking. She covers her history of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, shows how to build confidence in the kitchen, shows how to review, revive and renew your pantry, how to make traditional cultural dishes with exotic flavors and a healthy twist, ...
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by Laurie Gail
Whether it’s for your own mom, you’re a mom yourself and you’re throwing out hints, you’re the best mom ever to your four-legged friends and they can’t shop without opposable thumbs, or none of the above and you’re looking for an excuse to treat yourself, check out the Mother’s Day gift ideas below!
Anastasia Soare is the innovator behind Anastasia Beverly Hills. A well-known brow expert, she’s the go-to beauty specialist for celebrities. Her line ...
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by Laurie Gail
April showers bring May colors…
MAKE UP FOR EVER Director of Artistry, Jenn Karsten contributes her views on spring trends: For Spring 2013 it’s all about minimalism. The looks are graphic, monochrome, and then there is a splash of cultural print injected in to shift dresses, kimono-style jackets and leathers of all texture and tone. It is more important than ever to make your total look an effort in styling.
PRO Tip: Play one signature ...
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by Laurie Gail
It’s Earth Day 2013! ORGO Beauty, the brainchild of aesthetician Rianna Loving, shares her skin care philosophy and views on her new ORGO 7 Serums, a new line committed to preserving Mother Earth.
ORGO Beauty is an eco-friendly and innovative brand based in Venice, CA. Rianna launched her Organic to Green line at Fred Segal in LA in 2009 and her signature white tea formulas were developed as an exclusive refillable amenity line for luxury ...
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by Laurie Gail
Last week we got the scoop on spring blonde trends. This week, Gregory Patterson of blow, the new york blow dry bar, gives his tips below on extending the life of your blowout.
To make your blowout last longer, follow these simple steps:
First, secure your hair up at night with a large top knot up high on your head (for loose waves), or two individual top knot buns for a more wavy style. Secure ...
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by Laurie Gail
Even though it doesn’t feel like spring is in the air, fashion and beauty carry on! This and next week we will have a look at some spring hair tips.
Dana Ionato, a colorist at Sally Hershberger Downtown, specializes in blondes and provides some blonde trends and tips for spring.
Newest Spring Trend: Icy Blondes, Cool Blondes, with blue and purple undertones, staying away from gold. This process is more high maintenance, so ask your ...
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by Laurie Gail
The editors of Good Housekeeping contributed to the new book 7 Years Younger, which covers topics from diet and nutrition to fitness for body and mind, to hair and makeup. The team includes Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Director Birnur K. Aral, Ph. D., Nutrition Director Samantha B. Cassetty, M.S., R.D., Executive Editor Jennifer Cook, Food Director Susan Westmoreland, and Nina Judar, Beauty Director. Nina contributes some tips from the book below.
Age-Appropriate MakeupFreshening ...
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by Laurie Gail
It’s 60 degrees… it’s 6 degrees. Your skin can’t be happy. Here are some tips to help you and your epidermis adapt to that finicky gal Mother Nature.
L.A.-based aesthetician Stephanie Enriquez has some suggestions for taking care of skin in our ever-changing winter 2013 climate:
Long, hot showers may feel great, but they actually pull out the moisture found in skin’s lipid bilayer – leaving skin drier and in need of more moisture than ...
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by Laurie Gail
Kerry Herta, Makeup Artist and Educator and Founder, Colour Box Makeup Studios, is a celebrity makeup artist and Emmy nominee. Kerry gives us the latest lip trends, her faves and application instructions below!
Lip LooksThe latest “lip look” is to see color. What you will begin seeing more and more are dramatic reds and peachy corals. Ruby red lips, while definitely dramatic, are a very classic look. However, for most women, the search for ...
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by Laurie Gail
Whether your date night means steak frites with that nice graphic designer you met at Whole Foods or after work mojitos and JP Licks with your girlfriends, these scents, shades and tools will have cupid working overtime on your behalf.
Ralph Lauren and Macy’s team up for Valentine’s Day. Ralph Lauren’s Romance fragrance combines velvety woods, extravagant florals and seductive musk. This Valentine’s Day, each purchase of Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum will be ...
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by Laurie Gail
Looking good doesn’t require trips to high-end department stores and salons. Vicky Oliver is the award-winning author of The Millionaire's Handbook: How to Look and Act Like a Millionaire, Even if You're Not. She covers a lot of budget-friendly ground!
Here’s what she has to say:
Beauty tips are as ancient as women looking in the mirror. And every culture has contributed sage advice to the frugalista beauty canon. For more pointers on saving money ...
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by Laurie Gail
The early sundown of the winter months lends itself to the evening-ready and glamorous smoky eye. Here are tips from M•A•C Cosmetics Senior Artist Cynthia Rivas (Twitter: @MAC_Cynthia_R)
Begin with eye cream and moisturize the entire eye area. Let it dry for a few minutes to ensure the makeup applies evenly and smoothly.
Prep the entire eyelid with a primer, applying it evenly from the lash line to the crease using a small, short, ...
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by Laurie Gail
Here is the second and final part of our look at New England skin care lines. (You can read the first installment here.) I asked each company where they’re based, their signature product and/or their best seller, and what makes them so special!
Northwood Naturals gets its name from founder Kay Hoyt’s hometown of Northwood, New Hampshire. Northwood Naturals is also featured in Whole Foods and has been voted Best in Beauty in 2011 ...
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by Laurie Gail
In addition to all of the things we love about New England, our fair corner of the country features some wonderful local skin care lines. So many, in fact, that we will feature them in two parts. Below, lets partake in all that local purveyors have to offer.
I asked each company where they’re based, their signature product and/or their best seller, and what makes them so special!
Soy of Life is based in Plymouth, ...
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by Laurie Gail
Is she is a beauty junkie year-round? Does she stock up each holiday season and make it last twelve months? Maybe somewhere in between? Whichever it is, see below for some beauty gift ideas created specifically for the 2012 holiday season.
Too Faced Sweet Indulgence is a collection of bestsellers and exclusive colors in a pink and gold tin. The top layer features sixteen eye shadows; six of them are new shades. The day to ...
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by Laurie Gail
Emmy award winning make-up artist Melanie Mills (gleambymelaniemills.com) was head make-up artist on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars for five years. She has a big celebrity fan base, is often seen on shows such as Dr. Oz, and is the author of the soon-to-be-published Glitter and Glam.
Melanie gives us the lowdown on applying liquid/gel/cream eyeliner:
Liquid and gel liners really do take a little patience and practice! My fave go-to gel liner is MAC ...
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by Laurie Gail
Faux eye lashes are an easy way to achieve different looks, whether you are going for high drama or looking to enhance thin and sparse lashes.
Celebrity make-up artist J. Guerra has worked with celebrities such as Bethenny Frankel, Kathy Wakile, Tiffany Giardina, and others in addition to behind the scenes work at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, USA Couture Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week.
He gives his professional tips and tricks below....
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by Laurie Gail
Allegedly there is nothing new under the sun. However, there are always those who find a way to come up with something new and innovative or to improve on a classic. See below for some unique finds that are quite impressive!
Aveda’s Color Options Eye Shadow Transformer turns powder eye shadow into either liquid eyeliner or gives it a creamy look for a bolder finish. Use a few drops on your eye shadow using a ...
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by Laurie Gail
Curling your lashes is one of the best ways to make your eyes pop. Many find using an eyelash curler to be very intimidating, but curling your eyelashes is not as scary as it looks! All it takes is patience and practice.
Celebrity Makeup Artist Tara Loren, known for her work on “For A Good Time, Call…,” “True Blood,” “The Killing” and others, gives instructions and tips below. With just a quick curl of your ...
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