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Beauty / March 2, 2016

Nordstrom Spring 2016 Beauty Trend Events

Kick off your spring with Nordstrom Spring 2016 Beauty Trend Events, happening this March! This season, join Nordstrom in-store for backstage access to the season’s freshest beauty trends.

Inspired by the art and technique of glamorous beauty, the Spring 2016 trends embrace warm natural looks and pretty pops of pastels for a truly new approach to your everyday look. Here’s a list to additional information on the Beauty Trend Season: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/spring-beauty-events

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Beauty / March 1, 2016

LOreal Paris Makeup Case – Infallible Pro Collection and Tips

LOreal Paris is a premiere cosmetics brand. To my surprise (and excitement) I received a package in the mail. I opened the box and there was a huge makeup case. Enclosed was a card that read, “LOreal Paris is thrilled to share our latest cosmetics launches with you. From contour palettes to matte glosses and brow essentials, each new product combines fashion-forward makeup trends, encouraging every woman to be her own makeup artist.”

Every item in the box was gorgeous and showcased the new Infallible Collection. Timeless beauty is the theme of this product line and I could not agree more! The Infallible Collection is suggested to give customers a longer-wear with high-intensity colors. What does that mean? The pigmentation in this particular product line’s extremely rich (true to color) with a velvety, matte finish.

Also, how many times have we applied foundation only to appear “unpolished” after a few hours? LOreal wants to keep us beautiful all day and night with a liquid foundation (and press powder) that matches our skin tone. The Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation is light-weight with a demi-matte finish.

Tip: How To Apply Liquid Eyeliner

I have very small eyes and constantly seeking techniques to accent my lids. Also, there’s a little secret, I actually wear contact lenses. Due to this knowledge alone, I like to wear eyeshadow, mascara, and eyeliner for an attractive look. LOreal Paris included (in this makeup case) the Voluminous Superstar Red Carpet Mascara, Infallible Matte-Matic Liner, Infallible Black Velvet Liner, and Colour Riche Eyeshadow.

Tip: Avoid eyeshadow flaking by applying with a brush!

Aside from seeking new eye techniques, I have a tendency to obsess over my eyebrows because they frame the face. Thankfully, LOreal included the Brow Stylist Prep & Shape Pro-Kit along with the Stylist Definer. I am not a fan of over plucking eyebrows but a nice grooming can do wonders for the bone structure!

Lastly, it’s no secret that I’m a lipgloss lover and fill my makeup bag with various shades. LOreal shared the new Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss (available in ten amazing shades.) I recently learned that having a matte lipgloss is the latest trend. The idea is to convey a velvet-matte finish on your lips for an “Old Hollywood” appearance. This lipgloss is priced at $9.99 which is a good deal considering the higher-end cosmetics brands.

Visit your local drugstore (or Target) to pick up items from The Infallible Pro Collection!

Beauty / February 24, 2016

Celeb MUA Latisha Nicole – Tips for Jordin Sparks Beauty Look

Latisha Nicole Rankin is the extraordinary artist behind many of singer and actress Jordin Sparks’ beautiful beauty looks. Below, Latisha Nicole shares her five steps and expert tips on how all women can achieve Sparks’ everyday glam.

“Working with clients like Jordin Sparks keeps me continuously inspired. Jordin truly understands the essence of beauty in the most sophisticated way. Beauty is an enhancement to what we naturally have; it’s like wearing a piece of jewelry to compliment your outfit.Trust is very important. Jordin has to trust and believe that I cannot only make her look beautiful, but feel beautiful too. Feeling beautiful will radiate past the makeup and translate as pure confidence. When Jordin and I discuss looks for the day, we collectively create something that we hope in turn inspires other women everywhere.”
~ LATISHA NICOLE

1. PREP
I always prepare Jordin’s skin with Murad Oil Control Mattifier moisturizer, Dior Airflash CC Primer and Urban Decay Setting Spray. I begin by applying the moisturizer first, followed by the primer, which I apply using a Beauty Blender that is damp with Urban Decay Setting Spray. Jordin does not like make up to be applied onto her face with hands, so I only use brush applicators and place the product on a makeup dish or mixer.

2. EYES
After her skin is prepped, I “base” or prime her eyes. I use Bobbi Brown Longwear Shadow in Smokey Topaz or Mac Cosmetics Paint Pots. Next, I focus on her eyebrows. I love using Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Brown brow shadow to lightly fill in any holes and to also define the shape of her brows. For eye shadow, I use the Keyvn Aucoin “The Essential Eye Shadow” palette #3. With an eye shadow blending brush, I gently apply into the crease of her eye. Using a black, thin liquid liner, she covers her waterline. Lastly, she pops on her favorite false lashes, the Ardrell 113’s and, voila, her eyes are complete.

3. FOUNDATION
After finishing the eye make up, I clean up any excess shadow that may have fallen onto the under eye area and prepare to apply foundation. When it comes to foundation, Jordin and I are both OBSESSED with the Nars Radiant Sheer Glow! Jordin’s color match for this foundation is Syracuse, but if she has a little more color than usual, I like to use the Cadiz hue to warm her skin tone. I apply her foundation using the same Beauty Blender used for her skin preparation in step 1.

4. BLUSH
Unlike most celebrities, Jordin is not a big fan of adding much highlight or glow to the cheek, as she prefers a very, very natural look. I usually convince her that adding just a slight glow gives her a perfect amount of radiance for a final touch. After a little back and forth, I manage to brush it on and she, of course, loves it. I use Nars Orgasm and Bobbi Brown Brightening Blush; I slightly contour the cheek for a little definition and she automatically has a refreshed look, it adds a perfect natural glow against her natural color. The combination of the blush and glow that both of the products offer, are always captured beautifully on camera.

5. LIPS
Last but not least, I line her lips with a Nars Velvet Lip Liner and add The LipBar Tiramisu Toffee lacquer. For her simple and chic daytime looks, I focus on glowy skin with a nice full eyebrow and nude lips. For her evening looks, I like to keep everything very neutral and clean, much like her daytime looks, but add dimension with lip color. I add depth using deep wines, reds and berry color lips. I also like to infuse pop colors such as vibrant oranges, fuchsia pinks and purples.

Latisha Nicole’s 5 Fun Facts
about Working with Jordin Sparks

1. I work in slow steps with her because Jordin likes learning different techniques along the way to use when applying her own make up.
2. Jordins’s favorite false lashes are the Ardrell 113’s, as mentioned above, and the Ardell Wispies.
3. Jordin applies her own eyeliner, top and bottom; lashes too!
4. Jordin is not a fan of concealer, so I use Nars’ Radiant Creamy Concealer.
5. I set Jordin’s skin and make up using the Ben Nye Banana powder and spray, in addition to a final mist of Urban Decay Setting spray, before she’s out the door!

Brooklyn-based celebrity makeup artist Latisha Nicole Rankin’s journey began when she discovered her passion for beauty after attending Christine Valmy. She quickly became an intricate part of major cosmetic companies, which allowed her to hone in and fine-tune her skills. Armed with her invaluable experience, Rankin decided to try her hand in freelancing. Today, she continues to nurture her craft and work with some of the best wardrobe stylists, hair stylist, photographers and models to date. Latisha has built an impressive celebrity client base which includes singer/actress Jordin Sparks, in addition to Extra’s Tracey Edmonds, Angela Simmons, TV personality Jamie Krell, musician Swiss Beatz and Paula Abdul to name a few.

Beauty / February 18, 2016

Red Wine Masque from Wilma Schumann

For some of us, wine is not just a drink, but it’s a lifestyle. There’s nothing better than sipping on a glass of wine after a long day at work. But, did you know there’s more to wine than just feeling relaxed? The unique, rich ingredients in red wine actually have an incredible amount of beauty benefits.

Studies have shown that drinking a glass of wine a day not only has health benefits such as improving heart health and boosting immunity, but it also has incredible beauty benefits. The powerful antioxidants found in grapes used to make red wine actually slow the growth of bacteria that cause acne, decrease the look of aging and help to fight free radicals.

Celebrate this National Drink Wine Day with a soothing Red Wine Masque from Wilma Schumann, which is packed with powerful antioxidants that deliver supple, hydrated, more youthful-looking skin. Cheers to that!

Celebrate the holiday with Wilma Schumann Red Wine Hydra-Gel Masques ($39.00 for four). These masques are saturated with its key ingredient and Hyaluronic Acid for maximum hydration. All are loaded with anti-aging ingredients to instantly reveal healthier, more youthful-looking skin. This antioxidant mask formulated with Red Wine is rich in polyphenols, making it an ideal addition to any anti-aging regimen. Ideal as a first-line of defense against skin exposed to free radicals and environmental damage.

Beauty / February 16, 2016

Sally Hansen for 3.1 Phillip Lim – NYFW Fall 2016 Show

Sally Hansen is proud to be the exclusive nail partner for 3.1 Phillip Lim and to create nail looks for the Fall 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week. “For Fall 2016, I was looking at a lot of Japanese influences so it was important to me that the nails were precise and simple. We went with graphic combinations of neutral and metallic creating a beautiful optical illusion effect,” explained Phillip Lim.

THE INSPIRATION

“3.1 Phillip Lim’s new collection was inspired by Japanese craftsmanship, elegant lacquered wood, samurai sword embellishment, and even lipstick packaging. The location is intimate, secretive and lit by red light, evoking an underground performance or fight club. I thought immediately about a tradition I had once heard from the Heian period in Japan when ninjas would paint the symbol of their clan on their thumb. I wanted the nail look to feel symbolic and to have a striking contrast, hence the use of metallic with the beige shade, but to also work with the palette of the collection – a traditional autumnal array of olive green, mustard and burgundy. We did a circular optical illusion in Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Commander in Chic and Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gilty Party on half of the girls and an oval shape in Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Camelflage and Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gilty Party on the other half. The oval shape was inspired by the hardware on the bags and belts.” – Madeline Poole, Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador.

Commander in Chic, Gilty Party, Camelflage are part of Sally Hansen’s award-winning Complete Salon Manicure collection that infuses trend-setting shades with an expert-quality formula to deliver salon-caliber results. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure delivers seven salon manicure steps in one bottle. Chip-resistant strength joins gel-quality shine. Runway-ready color meets nourishing benefits. Plus, with a built-in base and top coat, it’s all you need to achieve a professional manicure at home.

THE MANICURIST

Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador Madeline Poole is a nail artist working in New York and LA. Trained as a painter, Madeline discovered the world of on-set manicuring, immediately recognizing that it was a culmination of all of her talent, interests and expertise. Her unique ability to craft innovative nail designs, impeccable execution, and emphasis on skin care has made her one of the most sought after names in the beauty industry. As part of her collaboration with Sally Hansen, Madeline helps set the artistic direction for a new generation of modern nail looks and collections globally with her fashion-forward vision.

For the latest on Sally Hansen’s fashion week story, join the conversation at #SallyHansenX31PhillipLim or:

@sally_hansen @sallyhansen

Beauty / February 15, 2016

Zang Toi and Macadamia Professional – NYFW Hair

Zang Toi transported the audience to the Courchevel in the French Alps with his Fall/Winter 2016 collection. Using Macadamia Professional products, Eiji Yamane created the “Courchevel Chignon” hairstyle that featured a classic Hollywood glamour in the front with loose chignons in the back. Here’s how he did it:

The Look: The Courchevel Chignon

Lead Stylists for Macadamia Professional: Eiji Yamane

Step-by-Step:

1. Evenly distribute Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion, section hair and blow dry.

2. Part hair over the right eye and curl front left section of hair with a large curling iron to create loose waves. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray and pin back taking care not to cause a crimp or mark with your pin. Run curling iron through the right side creating slight bend and clip back.

3. Take remaining hair and pull back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. Using a curling iron, curl the entire section at once to give slight softness and movement.

4. Separate ponytail into three sections. Take the left section and curling up; create a large loop, hiding the ends inside the newly defined bun. Secure with bobby pins and spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray to lock in place.

5. Repeat step 4 with the middle and right sections of the ponytail to create a triple chignon.

6. Remove clips from the front right section and loosely pull hair back along the side of the head, creating a light wave above the ear. Tuck the ends behind the chignon and secure in place with pins. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray.

7. While holding hair in place with your hand, remove clips from the front left section and create dramatic waves cascading along the side of the head. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray hold waves in place and then tuck the ends behind the chignon and secure in place with pins.

8. To complete the look, liberally spray Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist for added shine and luster.

Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion ($24; Ulta.com)
Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion is a lightweight lotion that gives a smooth, silky finish with heat protection. In addition to humidity control, this blow dry lotion provides thermal and UV protection, keeping hair hydrated hair without any fly-a-ways.

Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray ($25; Ulta.com)
Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray is a quick drying, hairspray designed to keep long-wearing or hard-to-hold styles in place all day. It offers frizz-free, touchable control without flaking. Provides firm hold.

Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist ($31.95; Ulta.com)
Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist is an ultra-lightweight, quick-absorbing blend of nine oils that imparts the hair with a natural shine. Loaded with essential nutrients, it helps strengthen and protect against breakage.

Beauty / February 11, 2016

Nordstrom Spring 2016 Beauty Trends Event

Kick off your spring early with Nordstrom Spring 2016 Beauty Trend Events, starting the week of February 28th! This season, be inspired by the art and technique of glamorous beauty by embracing warm natural looks and pretty pops of pastels for a true fresh approach to your everyday look. See below more details on the Nordstrom Beauty Trend Weeks/Shows and events happening in your area this February:

About Beauty Trend Event Week:
Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with savvy beauty experts. They will share the latest fall beauty tips and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it! *This season enjoy the perk of scheduling appointments throughout the entire week!

About Beauty Trend Event Show:
Here, you’ll watch top industry insiders reveal fall’s best beauty trends during a high-energy runway show hosted the Saturday ending the Beauty Trend Event Week. Then, get complimentary makeup, skincare and fragrance consultations full of DIY tips and tricks. Plus, score an exclusive (and free!) Nordstrom tote bag – just for attending! Tickets at $20 and redeemable toward your beauty purchase day of the event. The show starts around 8am, so don’t miss out!

February 2016 Events:
*All locations hold a beauty trend week, however those with asterisk also have a beauty trend show!

Nordstrom Boca Raton
5820 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 620-5555
Nordstrom Michigan Avenue *
55 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 464-1515
Nordstrom Stonebriar Mall
2613 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 712-3794
Nordstrom Houston Galleria *
5192 Hidalgo St, Houston, TX 77056
(832) 201-2700
Nordstrom Mission Viejo *
100 The Shops Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 347-2710
Nordstrom Clackamas
11900 SE 82nd Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 652-1810
Nordstrom Salem Center
420 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
(503) 371-7710
Nordstrom Palo Alto
550 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 323-5111
Nordstrom Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-3630

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Beauty / February 10, 2016

ORS Black Olive Oil Repair 7 – Healthy Hair

Regardless of hair type or texture, all women will experience a form of hair damage at some point in life. Often times, it’s a result of poor thermal and daily styling routines all for the desire to remain on hair trend while managing busy lifestyles.

For DIY home stylists, maintaining vibrant and healthy hair is often a challenge. With the introduction of Black Olive Oil Repair 7™, ORS is meeting the need for healthy hair head-on with a full maintenance line designed to moisturizer, strengthen and protect hair from future damage. This premium product line features Sulfate Free Shampoo; Rinse Out Conditioner; Leave-In Conditioner; Leave-In Treatment; and Oil Elixir–all formulated to address 7 signs of hair damage.

“We aim to meet the needs of the ever evolving home stylist with quality hair solutions that address real hair issues,” said Candace Cage, Senior Brand Manager, Namaste Laboratories, makers of ORS brand products. “The Black Olive Oil Repair 7 system revitalizes damaged hair leaving it stronger, healthier and ready for versatile styling.”

Rich in Vitamin E, anti-oxidants and Omega 3, the black olive hydrates, nourishes and protects the hair. The Repair 7 benefits include thermal protection, shine, frizz control, anti-breakage, strength, reconstruction and volume which leaves hair shiny, strong and beautiful.

ORS™ Black Olive Oil Repair 7 ™ is now available at select Target stores, on Target.com and Amazon.com.

Product Range & Key Benefits

Sulfate Free Shampoo (12.5 oz.) SRP $7.99

Thoroughly cleanses hair leaving hair feeling moisturized all while preparing hair for conditioning treatments.

Rinse Out Conditioner (12.5 oz.) SRP $8.99

Penetrates and rebuilds hair damaged by thermal styling improving overall hair health, shine and elasticity.

Leave-In Conditioner (8.5 oz.) SRP $8.99

Two phase conditioning spray that improves hair strength protects against thermal damage and adds shine and moisture. Great for use before blow drying.

Leave-In Treatment (4.5 oz.) SRP $10.99

This miracle leave-in treatment, instantly addresses the 7 signs of damage. Perfect for use after conditioning to help protect hair from environment and thermal appliances.

Oil Elixir (4.5 oz.) SRP $10.99

Highly potent oil elixir that transforms dry, damaged hair back to vibrant health. Hair instantly looks glossier, shinier and silkier.

ABOUT ORS

ORS™ (formerly Organic Root Stimulator™) is a leader in the ethnic hair care market. Trusted, true and the “original,” our hallmark is exceptional quality, performance and integrity – qualities which we employ to develop and deliver the best products for relaxed and natural hair.

Our Mission:

To meet the unmet needs of the health-conscious, style-seeking, multicultural consumer with new and natural solutions for hair, skin and body.
To be based on a philosophy of quality, performance and integrity.
To use only the highest quality of natural ingredients in our products that will be of the highest benefit to the consumers.
To extend the power of the brand to help uplift communities and support forward thinking.

Beauty / February 5, 2016

Tinashe Named Face Of MAC Cosmetics – Future Forward Campaign

“MAC pairs up with a powerful generation of women who are reshaping music’s future in a series of exclusive collaborations. From the crusading pop up Halsey to the soulful R&B/pop jams of Tinashe and Lion Babe’s modern funk to DeJ Loaf’s electrifying rap, each visionary female taps into the core of her own creative force through a limited edition colour statement.”

Beauty / February 4, 2016

Nude Makeup Products – Rimmel London, Sally Hansen, and NYC New York Color

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Rimmel London, Sally Hansen and NYC New York Color have the perfect new products to give you a subtle and sexy “nude” look! The new Expert Last Matte Lip Lacquer in Noho Matte Nude and the Rimmel London NEW! Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Nudes collection will add a subtle glow to your lips while the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure (new formula infused with Keratin Complex) in Camelflage or Au Nature-Al, will add the perfect “nude” hue to your nails!

NYC New York Color Expert Last Matte Lip Color: ($3.99)
With a comfort of a gloss and a color impact of a matte lipstick, the NYC NEW YORK COLOR Expert last matte lip laquer offers you the most glamourous look ever
With High Impact, explosive color, a velvet smooth, non-sticky finish and full coverage, this gloss has it all.
Available shades: Bowery Matte Berry, Riverdale Matte Red, Noho Matte Nude (shown)

FOOD FOR YOUR NAILS: SALLY HANSEN COMPLETE SALON MANICURETM IS NOW INFUSED WITH NEW KERATIN COMPLEX ($7.99)

YOUR FAVORITE NAIL POLISH TAKES STRENGTHENING TO ANOTHER LEVEL! SALLY HANSEN LAUNCHES NEW AND IMPROVED COMPLETE SALON MANICURETM FORMULA INSPIRED BY HAIR-CARE TECHNOLOGY.

Sally Hansen continues to lead in nail innovation! Complete Salon ManicureTM, loved by millions of women worldwide, is now even better. Drawing from technological advances in the hair-care arena, the newly revamped formula now incorporates a keratin complex to help reinforce nail strength to resist breaking and chipping for up to 64% stronger nails and up to 10 days of chip- resistant wear. It’s everything you need to achieve a professional nail look at home.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon ManicureTM boasts 7 benefits in one bottle, plus a flawless-finish brush for easy application and a salon-quality finish. The chip-resistant polish still features all of the elements you know and love: base coat, strengthener now featuring a keratin complex, growth treatment, salon color in runway-ready shades, top coat, and gel shine finish.

RIMMEL INTRODUCES THE NEW NUDE COLLECTION BY KATE MOSS, A SOPHISTICATED PALETTE OF DELICATE AND CHIC SHADES FOR LIPS DESIGNED BY THE SUPERMODEL HERSELF.

THINK: Dare to go bare!

WHAT IT IS: Ready to go bare? No one knows better than Kate that neutrals create a gorgeous and understated look, transcending day to night and demure to sexy. What’s more, there is a perfect, flattering nude for Each and Every skin tone – perfect for boosting your natural glamour.

Kate has created the season’s most lust-worthy nude shades for lips and tips. Inspired by the catwalks and her own timeless sense of style, the Nude Collection By Kate Moss offers delicate pinks, subtle apricots, cashmere beiges and rich toffee tones – there truly is a chic shade for everyone!

Talking about her Nude Collection, Kate says: “I want every girl to feel great in her own skin and find her prefect nude. Makeup is all about having fun and experimenting with both natural looks and red carpet glamour. But, for this collection, I really wanted to go back to basics, so I have designed a perfect palette of nudes to suit everyone. I think we’ve truly got a shade for every Rimmel girl.”

The Essential Nude Lip: Lasting Finish Lipstick By Kate
Nude lips are having a major moment. Whether you’re a delicate rose or a caramel beauty, every girl needs the perfect au naturel lipstick. The Nude Collection stars ten new shades of Lasting Finish Lipstick, each carefully created by Kate. You’ll love the tan nude hue of shade #043, flattering for girls with warm undertone. Add warmth to skin with three pretty nude pink shades: #040, #041 and #042. Brighten-up your look with coral-hued #044, rose-tinted #045 and olive nude #046. Or give dimension to lips with the brandy, chocolate and coffee tones of #047, #048 and #049. Find your fave then go nude with total confidence and a full-on London attitude. Don’t know which nude is right for you? Keep an eye out for Rimmel lipstick map on social media platforms to find your perfect nude.

The lipstick’s ultra-elegant design makes it a must-have. The soft peach nude pack echoes the shade palette with the Kate signature emblazoned on the cap in chic white.

AVAILABLE SHADES: #040 – a pale nude (not pictured), #041 – a pink nude, #042 – an apricot nude, #043 – a tan nude, #044 – a coral nude, #045 – a rose nude, #046 – an olive nude, #047 – a brandy nude, #048 – a dark nude, #049 – a coffee nude

WHAT THEY COST: $5.79 exclusively at Walmart