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Fashion / January 11, 2016

Golden Globes 2016 – Emily Brickel Edelson Chic Sketch

As the Golden Globes kicked-off awards season last night, Hollywood’s biggest names graced the red carpet in Dior, Valentino, and Versace.

Emily Brickel Edelson, the talented artist behind Chic Sketch, a fashion forward mobile app that sketches photos into Instagrammable fashion illustrations by real fashion illustrators in a matter of minutes, has created a round-up of the 10 biggest fashion moments of last night’s show.

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Beauty / January 11, 2016

Lady Gaga: Winning Red Carpet Look and Hairstyle

2016 Golden Globe winner, Lady Gaga, looked stunning with an old Hollywood glamour look on the red carpet of tonight’s Golden Globe Awards. Celebrity hairstylist, Frederic Aspiras, created these voluminous waves and curls with the help of KMS California products. Here, Frederic shares how to get Lady Gaga’s red carpet look.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 10: 73rd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS -- Pictured: Actress/singer Lady Gaga arrives to the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) — BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 10: 73rd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS — Pictured: Actress/singer Lady Gaga arrives to the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

1. Start with clean towel dried hair. First apply KMS California TAMEFRIZZ smoothing lotion (18.99) from root to tip and comb through for even distribution.

2. Next, spray KMS California ADDVOLUME volumizing spray (18.99) at the roots to create big voluminous hair.

3. Give a light mist of KMS California FREESHAPE quick blow dry spray (21.99) to reduce drying time and get a smooth fly-away free result to your blow dry.

4. Next, section the hair for blow drying. Using a medium round brush, drying with an up and around movement to get full volume.

5. Using a 1-inch curling iron, take 1-inch sections of hair and curl the hair all back and away from the face. Take a velcro roller and set each curl after you curl only using medium to small curlers. Allow rollers to set and cool. After, 15-20 minutes remove curlers.

6. To finish, brush the hair out with a sable bristle brush. Use KMS California HAIRPLAY playable texture ($20.50) to spray waves and curls in place but still maintain a soft bouncy look.

KMS California products are available at salons nationwide, please visit http://www.kmscalifornia.com/en-US/salon_finder.aspx to find a salon near you.

Accessories / January 11, 2016

Isabelle Armstrong – Spring 2016 Bridal Collection

If you’re getting married over Valentine’s Day and you’re not afraid of the bold romantic statement. There’s no better way to make an entrance on your big day than in the color of love. Isabelle Armstrong’s dramatic ruby ball gown is perfect for any Valentine’s Day!

About Isabelle Armstrong

Isabelle Armstrong is a luxury bridal collection headquartered in New York City, creating beautifully crafted gowns that epitomize elegance, glamour, and allure. The exclusive design house is comprised of a select team, which combine their talent and experience to create beautiful, sophisticated pieces. Each gown is made with a precise attention to detail—from perfect pleats, delicate drapery, to the highest quality of fabrics and materials—which place the Isabelle Armstrong Collection on the highest tier of wedding gown designers. Less than 2 years old, Isabelle Armstrong is making waves on the bridal scene with features in Martha Stewart Weddings, Destination Wedding, LA Times, ClassicBride, Sophisticated Living Weddings, AOL style and Brides. For more information please visit www.isabellearmstrongny.com

Luxury bridal design house Isabelle Armstrong showcases their 2016 collection. Classically elegant and naturally beautiful, Isabelle Armstrong kept timeless design in mind while using beautifully draped silks, hand beaded fabrics, delicate laces and textured fabrics this season. Looking for WOW? Check out their gorgeous red showstopper perfect for Valentine ’s Day and every day in between!

Trends from left to right:

– Pantone Colors:From pale pinks to beautiful blues, Isabelle Armstrong delivers the most important colors of the season

– Bye Bye Blush: It is all about new colors, Blush is old news, but Icy Blue and Peach are reigning supreme.

– The Cold Shoulder: This spring’s most important body part is the shoulder, and they are being dressed to the nines this season.

– All in the Details: Brides are going gaga over special details, beading, sequins, laser cut leather and embellishments.

Beauty / January 8, 2016

Sebamed Liquid Face and Body Wash – Drugstore Beauty Steal

Meet Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash. Perhaps the greatest multi-tasker of all time, it’s a dermatologist developed wash that’s pH balanced at 5.5, the exact pH of healthy skin (body, face and scalp).

It’s already the #1 selling wash for sensitive skin in 85+ countries, including its native Germany, and is now available stateside at CVS, RiteAid and Walmart.

Accessories / January 7, 2016

Christina Milian Sequin Gown – People’s Choice Awards 2016

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Christina Milian wore a sequin, fish-tail gown and coordinating shoes to The People’s Choice Awards 2016.

FullSizeRender — Anya Liesnik – Instagram Photo

Her total look was from the following designers:

Gown – Anya Liesnik

Shoes – Tom Ford

Clutch – Lillian Shalom

Stylist – Icon Billingsley

Beauty / January 6, 2016

Winter Skin Beauty Products 2016

Below are great winter skin beauty products –

C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve No. 012

A favorite since the early days of C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries, this product offers soothing rose extract to help ease irritation and condition the lips. The Rose Salve can also be used on your face, elbows, knees and cuticle to help condition chapped and dry skin.

Price: $5.50

Mally Beauty H3 Lipglosses

Obtain triple the hydration and gorgois, luscious lips with this pout-perfecting gloss. Get enviable, fierce coverage with this ultra-moisturizing high-shine gloss that is formulated with antioxidants and plenty of moisture, this gloss will leave your lips full and sparkling.

Available in six shades: Shimmering Nude, Sweet Peach, Tea Rose, Perfect Nude and Orchid Berry at ULTA.com

Price: $20.00

NUDE Skincare ProGenius Omega Treatment Rescue Oil

NUDE Skincare ProGenius Omega Treatment Rescue Oil refines and helps skin recover with natural antimicrobial and healing, protective ingredients. Bakuchiol (ba-koo-heel) from India serves as a natural alternative to retinol, helping smooth and refine skin without irritation. A trio of potent antioxidants, coleus root, rosemary and thyme extracts, are natural purifiers that clarify skin and defend against daily pollution and stress. Virgin, cold pressed, organic rose hip oil—grown in the pure soil and air of the Chilean Andes—smoothes and nourishes skin with vitamin C and omegas 3 & 6. A rich botanical complex of papaya, hibiscus, and wild carrot root extracts with vitamins A, C, E and omegas locks in essential moisture. This fast-absorbing, featherweight treatment oil is a true lifesaver for everything your skin faces each day.

Price: $68

Available: Sephora.com

PÜR™ Eyedentity Luxe Firming Eye Cream

this eye cream helps to firm and tighten the delicate skin around your eyes, while minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with intensive hydrators and nourishing antioxidants, the cream utilizes the renewing power of lactic acid to fight age markers. A key peptide helps to prevent future damage and soothing Shea Butter conditions skin for a soft, smooth complexion.

Price: $49

Available: purminerals.com

PÜR™ Lip Lure Hydrating Lip Lacquer

Give your lips a burst of hydrating color with this alluring lip lacquer. This unique formula features a blend of Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, and Jojoba Seed Oil, which forms a protective barrier on lips to naturally prevent water loss. This rich, creamy, full-coverage lip color offers a natural shine leaving no residue behind.

Available shades: Belle, Graceful, Fancy, Fiery, Mystic

Price: $22.00

Mission Grove by Soap & Paper Factory. Made in small batches in the USA, the items are made from the finest oils and extracts like meadowfoam, borage seed, and jojoba and contain aromatherapy oils. Each product is free of sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates and comes stylishly wrapped in paper featuring one of Soap & Paper Factory’s unique designs, along with a chic closure made from natural bamboo.

The new collection features four core fragrances designed to refresh and restore the senses:

Sakura: This relaxing and restorative fragrance balances apple and citrus with sweet heliotrope for a perfectly calming combination.

Madagascar Vanilla: Deep, sultry notes of bourbon add an intoxicating richness to this soothing vanilla scent.

Fig & Honey: Refresh the body and clear the mind with this heady fragrance that combines earthy figs with sweet honey.

Cardamom & Coffee: Spicy and stimulating, this complex fragrance combines cardamom and coffee with geranium and sandalwood to detoxify the spirit.

Tammy Fenders Epi-Peel.

This five-minute exfoliator, mask and peel in one instantly revitalizes the skin. For a smooth complexion, simply coat and dry your skin with the clay mask and peel it off five minutes later. Enriched with Hibiscus and Grape Seed Oils, this peel relieves irritation, promotes circulation and removes toxins from the skin. This unique holistic formula also stimulates the flow of chi, the body’s energy, to enliven the spirit and stimulate clarity, bringing vibrant and healthy skin from the inside out.

Price: $80

Available: TammyFender.com

Accessories / January 6, 2016

Ann Taylor Pantone’s 2016 Rose Quartz and Serenity

It’s officially 2016! Get a head start on incorporating Pantone’s hottest colors of the year – rose quartz and serenity – with the help of Ann Taylor. Add a touch of the refined rose tone and cooler tranquil blue in everything from pleated skirts and polished heels to sleek clutches and effortless winter wear.

Beauty / January 5, 2016

Luster Premium White: Smile Whitening Kit and Stain Eraser Toothpaste Review

It’s a new year which means we have health and beauty goals. I am always an advocate for exercise and fitness but we can’t forget about the state of our dental hygiene. Luckily, Luster Premium White has some great products that will remove surface stains, enamel safe, and peroxide whitening.

I had the opportunity to review both the Smile Illuminator Instant Whitening Kit and Power White Deep Stain Eraser Fluoride Toothpaste. The products made my teeth look amazing! I truly noticed a difference (in my teeth) after three days of application.

Luster Premium White Smile Illuminator Kit — White Smile Limmunator Kit

The fluoride toothpaste directions state, “brush teeth thoroughly at least twice a day.” I would suggest taking this to the next level by flossing the teeth/gums prior to brushing. Also, I prefer the use of a spinning toothbrush for additional polish and stain removal. In regards to the instant whitening kit, please remember that each product in the box has specific steps to achieve results.

Power_White_Box_Straight_600x600_1024x1024 — Power White Fluoride Toothpaste

The last tip is to combine both of the products for an even brighter appearance. The best way to boost your confidence is with a great smile!

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / January 4, 2016

Target Style – Red Cable Sweater and Faux Leather Leggings

There are so many reasons why I adore this holiday outfit. Number one, I had no idea what to wear while visiting my family for the holiday season. Number two, I was striving to look stylish and comfortable. Number three, I’m a mom of two boys (and stepson) and my holiday budget consisted of several additional gifts.

I was pressed for time and needed to finish packing! On a last-minute shopping trip (for wrapping paper) I spotted this gorgeous red cable pull-over sweater in Target. It was on sale and paired nicely with my faux leather leggings. I also wore my Guess booties for a chic, edgey look.

Both pieces can be worn with a variety of different items; such as a classic button-down shirt, denim jacket, or fur vest. The possibilities are endless! I love it when a great fashion moment happens on a budget.

Beauty / January 4, 2016

Dr. Brandt 3-D Filler Mask at Sephora

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brandt® skincare is excited to announce its collaboration with Kristofer Buckle, a celebrity makeup artist beloved by Hollywood’s A-list. To kick off this exciting initiative, Buckle – one of the most sought after contour experts in the business – will star in a how-to video that highlights the newest trend in beauty: contouring without makeup. A game-changing technique made possible by dr. brandt skincare’s latest innovation, needles no more™ 3-D Filler Mask, it allows you to reshape, revolumize and fill facial contours, for a more youthful look.

THE INSPIRATION: Dr. Brandt believed that the convexities and concavities of the face – and the way light reflects off them – play a major role in revealing our true age. By changing the way light bounces off the face, needles no more™ 3-D Filler Mask makes it look naturally younger and more attractive. The formula melts into skin to enhance cheekbones and create dewy highlights. It’s what the art of contouring is all about, yet works without layers of product.

THE TECHNOLOGY: A unique, skin-plumping formula inspired by the latest injectable fillers, needles no more™ 3-D Filler Mask restores lost volume and fills in wrinkles and folds for a softer, lifted, more youthful look. Packed with Adipofill’in a revolutionary plumping complex, combined with hyaluronic acid (the key ingredient in dermal fillers, which absorbs its own weight in water to pull moisture into the skin), and rejuvenating peptides, the self-sculpting blend counteracts the classic downward droop that comes with age. Use it daily for a noticeably smoother, softer, more refreshed look — or anytime you want to lend your face youthful dimension and a healthy glow.

JUST IN TIME FOR THE NEW YEAR: Filled with invaluable contouring and anti-aging tips that anyone can use, the new Kristofer Buckle/dr. brandt skincare video will premiere on youtube and at drbrandtskincare.com. Now available at drbrandtskincare. com, needles no more™ 3-D Filler Mask will launch at Sephora in January 2016.

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