Wednesday, March 25, 2009

So you wanna be a Makeup Artist…

MAKE-UP BOOT CAMP:  The Workshop for Makeup Artists

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Hosted by LeAura (Fashion/Beauty Director of Urban Latino, featured guest on NBC's Today Show, founder of freelancemakeup.com)

Saturday, April 4, 2009
Noon-5pm
Located in Chelsea

Learn how to obtain your “big dream” in the business,
how to start your professional career as a working MUA
and how to develop your portfolio.

Live models will be present to practice techniques.

For info/registration email: info@freelancemakeup.com
http://sites.google.com/a/freelancemakeup.com/makeupbootcamp/

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Vegan Nostalgia

 

When I am creative and brainstorming I really enjoy the randomness of youtube. My free association usually takes me to familiar places, usually from my childhood. ’The Beets’ music really spoke to me…as a young vegetarian I felt I had an anthem. With that here is one of my favorite songs from a Nickelodeon cartoon…

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Steal Jen Aniston's Splurge!

 

Get Jennifer Aniston’s $90,000 Linear Locks for Under $35!
(Enormous) SPLURGE VS. STEAL (of the century)

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While you may not have the cash to buy your own SALONtourage like Jennifer Aniston (she reportedly paid celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan $90,000 to travel with her for a week at the “Marley & Me” premiere in Europe) you CAN get the same look for WAY less with a few simple tips and fabulous products.


image002We asked Carmen Higareda, expert stylist for Fantastic Sams® Hair Salons is available for tips on how to recreate Jennifer’s classic, sleek style at home for a fraction of the cost using the products mentioned below.

image003Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosqueta® Rose Hip Seed Oil Moisturizing Nutrient - Hairstylist Michelle Fiona who has worked with Beyonce Knowles, Zooey Deschanel and Maggie Gyllenhaal, uses this product to smooth dry ends. SRP $12.99 and is available at health food stores nationwide.
image004Zero Frizz Corrective Hair Serum – Hairstylist Danielle Caputo who works with Kimora Lee Simmons, says “This serum is incredible - it penetrates right into the hair shaft, leaving the hair frizz-free & shiny,” says Caputo. SRP $7.99 and is available at Food, Drug and Mass stores nationwide. 
image005got2b Defiant Define +Shine Pomade – Ken Paves, who works with Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson, says “A little goes a long way to smooth flyaways. One tub will last until you’re 115.” SRP $6 and available at drugstores nationwide.
image006 Goody® So Smooth Ceramic Round 43mm - Emmy Nominated Anji Bemben, Department Head of Hair for “The Watchmen,” says “What impressed me the most is the quality of this brush – it’s very much like the more expensive brushes.” SRP $7.99 and available at Walgreens nationwide. 

 

If you have a little extra dough this month…try out these spectacular styling tools…
image007The Solano 545 UltraLite dryer, a trusted favorite of hair gurus, is one of Solano’s most powerful dryer on the market. It improves moisture in the hair and minimizes static electricity. SRP is $130 at Ulta and other beauty supply stores nationwide.
image008 The Fantastic Sams® Styling Iron is an adjustable heat iron that is ideal for straightening, curling or adding flip to hair styles.   Floating ceramic plates allow for controlled slip without tension or pull, thereby preventing hair breakage for sleek, healthy-looking hair. SRP $99 and available at Fantastic Sams salons nationwide.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Scentalicious: Fragrance for Him & Her!

 

With spring just a week away many thoughts are evoked by the change of season. For most people, its the longer daylight hours, warmer weather and even some spring cleaning. I, on the other hand, look to update my fragrance. Here are my ‘his and her’ Splurge & Steal options for Spring ‘09.

UR_dual_bottle.hiUR for Men and UR for Women – Fragrances by Usher
Usher believes he knows who UR.  This past fall, Usher put his heart, and the heart of his name into creating scents for He and She.  Now he takes his initials to evoke a unique evolution of his personality and amazing premiere scents.  UR for Men (3.4 oz. - $65.00 ) and UR for Women(3.4 oz. - $68.00 ) bring together all the worlds of Usher- music, film, performance, passion and romance and are available at Macy’s and www.macys.com

 

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Blue Seduction for Women—Fragrances by Antonio Banderas
BLUE SEDUCTION for Women is a delicate fragrance that exudes sensuality. It is the counterpart to BLUE SEDUCTION for Men, launched last year. Available at fine drug retailers nationwide and both the men and women’s scents cost under $30.