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Shop It To Me

2009-11-25T16:55:00.000-05:00

For all of you fashionistas who are looking for great deals on designer clothes, you just might want to check out this new site called Shop It To Me.

The way Shop It To Me works is you sign up (for free) for your favorite brands. There are over 600+ brands, including Christian Louboutin, DVF, Elizabeth and James, Jimmy Choo, Alexander Wang, and tons of others. They send you a personalized Salemail when those brands go on SALE in your size. They show you sales from the major department stores, including Bloomingdales, Saks and others, as well as a number of online boutiques, like ShopGoldyn, ChickDowntown, etc. In working closely with all of these sites, they have access to a ton of great deals!

They also have been featured in InStyle, Glamour, Real Simple, Oprah Magazine and a variety of other publications.

I signed up last week and I am loving the Salemails! Go ahead and give it a try, I know you will love it!

Clairol Profesional Jazzing Unveils Fierce Fridays!

2009-11-25T16:23:00.000-05:00

Clairol Professional wants you to jazz up that hairstyle-- and win cool stuff on Fierce Fridays!

Make every Friday fierce with Clairol Professional Jazzing. Clairol Professional Jazzing is a temporary hair color that contains no-ammonia and no-peroxide formulas. It's so gentle and easy to use, you can apply it immediately after relaxing treatments. And since you can use it as a temporary color, you can try on different hairstyles for "wild weekend" hair-- even do a simple touch up for special occasions!

There are a ton of great prizes, including the chance to win the grand prize of a trip to NYC and a hair makeover by Clairol Professional Celebrity Colorist Tippi Shorter. There are also other great prizes being rolled out each week (like a video cam or gift cards) and the chance to win samples of Jazzing every day!
To be eligible, you can either enter the contest OR vote for your favorite before/after pix (up to 3 times daily). The first prizes will be awarded this week!

STAY UPDATED & CONNECT WITH OTHER FIERCE FRIDAY FANS
Join their Facebook Fan Page or follow them on Twitter @FierceFridays to connect with other fans who want to make Friday fierce! Want to be involved even more? Use their hashtag #FierceFridays on Twitter.

Holiday Tipping Cheat Sheet

2009-11-25T10:12:00.001-05:00

Holiday Tipping Cheat Sheet

Who deserves an extra treat this year? Find out!

Money is tight, we know, but it's still nice to give a little something extra to the people who make our lives easier all year round. Find out who you should be tipping this season and how much (don't worry, it won't break the bank!).

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The Organic Pharmacy in Beverly Hills Black Friday Event!

2009-11-24T14:40:00.005-05:00

Here's a special invitation to a holiday event at The Organic Pharmacy in Beverly Hills. Please click on the invite to enlarge.

This promotion will take place on Friday, November 27th (Black Friday) and is sponsored by food from Le Pain!

Recessionistas Find New Ways to Save on Black Friday

2009-11-24T11:50:00.000-05:00

The Lustr™ Fashion Application is making Black Friday shopping a breeze with up-to-the-minute deals from the hottest New York City retailers. This brand new smartphone fashion application allows style-savvy users to easily access information about nearby retailers including: brands carried, product categories, price points, special promotions and events. With the touch of a button consumers can plan their Black Friday so they get the best deals and hit up their favorite stores.

Consumers who download the Lustr™ application and register their profile before December 12th will be entered to win the Ultimate Lustrous Goodie Bag that’s full of top fashion items worth $1500 including: Schander Quilted Tote, Chako “La Petite Hangestu”, $200 voucher for minicentroshoes.com, Sarar silk neckscarf and Clarins Beauty Holiday Gift Set.

Lustr™ will also be engaging in an exclusive partnership with Karen Millen’s SOHO Location (www.KarenMillen.com)! The partnerships will give Lustr™ users exclusive savings and discounts including:

* 15% discount on all purchases from Nov 14 to Dec 31 – when you show Lustr™ Promo Code at cash register
* 30% discount during Black Friday weekend, in addition to the Exclusive Lustr™ 15% Discount
* 25% off All Dresses 12/2 thru 12/13

www.shoplustr.com for more information and product features.

How to Have a Feel-Good Holiday this Year

2009-11-24T09:59:00.000-05:00

How to Have a Feel-Good Holiday this Year

'Tis the season to be an earth-friendly, environmentally conscious anti-scrooge

Sleigh bells are ringing, snow is glistening, and you're all about that walk through a winter wonderland. But along with the joy of these seasonal outdoor elements comes the stress of holiday shopping, party hopping and family gathering. We say, no need to be gloomy when there's merriness to be found. Here, ways to relax and rejoice, while respecting the green (both the Earth and your loot).

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Holiday Makeup Tips by Celebrity Makeup Artist Christopher Drummond

2009-11-24T09:13:00.000-05:00

Celebrity makeup artist Christopher Drummond, who has worked with celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez, Brooke Shields, Jane Fonda, Glenn Close and Eve Ensler, offers his advice for looking flawless this holiday season.

According to Christopher, “A big trend both in fashion and in makeup for the holidays is the “moonstruck” look. Nothing says glamour like a gown and smokey eyes. And this season, the dresses are slender and simple with an occasional train and details to dazzle. To compliment your fabulous dress, makeup is flirty and smoky.”

Here are Christopher’s tips for achieving the perfect smokey eye:

1. Start with a beige shadow base all over the entire lid

2. Take a gold shadow, and apply it 3/4 of the way up, not quite all the way up to the brow. Leave some space between where you stop and the brow

3. Apply a blue/grey shadow from the crease (middle) of the eye to the base of the lashes. Be sure to blend it well, back and forth. This helps the product adhere, and stay on longer

4. On the outer corner of the lid, blend in a purple eye shadow to give some extra “sizzle.” Blend well

5. Finally, use a black liner to line the base of the lashes. Follow with mascara.

To compliment the smokey eyes, Christopher suggests lush lips and radiant cheeks. The new Fall/Winter 2009 Color Collection from Christopher Drummond Beauty (christopherdrummondbeauty.com) has products for all the trends for holiday in one collection (plus it’s all-natural, vegan and organic).

LIP CLEAR Lysine+ Giveaway Winner

2009-11-23T23:08:00.004-05:00

Congratulations uneautre you are the winner of the Lip Clear Giveaway!

Thanks to everyone else who entered this giveaway!

Alicia Keys at AMA's - Tippi Shorter for Hair How-To

2009-11-23T18:00:00.000-05:00

Tippi Shorter, Pantene Celebrity Stylist, styled Alicia Key’s hair last night for the American Music Awards. Alicia dominated the stage, performing her and Jay-Z’s smash hit “Empire State of Mind” while also rocking it solo with her new song “Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart.”

Here’s how Tippi gave Alicia her red carpet ‘do:

Alicia recently got her hair colored a few shades lighter with Clairol, so Tippi started off by washing her hair with the Pantene Pro-V Color Revival Shampoo & Conditioner to keep her color looking healthy and vibrant for the camera. Since Alicia performed twice on stage on top of walking the red carpet, Tippi came up with a fun updo that transformed effortlessly throughout the night. Alicia has always been well known for her braids, so Tippi decided to incorporate a creative twist that involved light, romantic braiding.

After Alicia’s hair was washed, Tippi sprayed the Pantene Pro-V Detangling Light Conditioning Spray to condition and protect her hair before heat styling. The detangler helped smooth her hair while Tippi blow-dried with a Mason Pearson brush. Tippi wanted to recreate the backward Mohawk braid that she did for Alicia’s most recent music video, so she sectioned the hair into three sections front to back. Then, she gathered the two outermost sections and secured the in ponytail using Ojon Animated Styling Cream. With the center section, Tippi started a braid from the nape all the way to the front, making it a little off center. She tucked the end of the braid underneath the main braid and secured with bobby pins. To finish the look with strong hold, Tippi used Ojon Tunu Elastik Hairspray and Bed Head Headrush Shine Spray.

TV Character with the Best and Worst Hair

2009-11-23T10:12:00.000-05:00

TV Characters with the Best and Worst Hair

Did your faves make the list? Find out here!

TV show stylists have the fun, and sometimes difficult, task of conveying characters with hair and makeup. Sometimes they hit a home run and the character's look totally makes sense, and other times ... not so much. Check out our favorite and least favorite TV character looks here.

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Makeup Tip of the Day

2009-11-22T14:37:00.001-05:00

Get a Better Faux Glow: Apply self-tanner within half an hour of showering, when your skin is at a lower pH, says Shelley Barrett, founder and CEO of ModelCo makeup solutions. The tanning formula will react with your skin more quickly and develop into a longer-lasting, deeper bronze.

Twilight's Ashley Greene's Hair Styling Tips

2009-11-21T11:28:00.000-05:00

TED GIBSONS STYLING SECRETS:
Ted Gibson styled superstar Ashley Greene’s hair for the New Moon NYC premiere and after-party. Here are some tips from Ted on styling Ashley’s hair.

What are your tips for creating Ashley’s look?

Downtown girl Hip Ponytail is all the rage with this look for the premiere. 1ts start off with a really good blowdry using Build it blowdrying spray at the root to create ultimate volume. Then use Ted Gibson’s hairsheet styling on the rest of the hair then blowdry. To create that ultimate sexy texture use a large barrel curling iron on medium heat to add texture and volume. After putting the ponytail lin use Tame it Shine Lotion to add more texture and light weight shine.

How do you work with her extensions?

Ted gibson clip ins are the best. It is a full piece that gives hair fullness and length for that perfect ponytail that every girls dreams about

How do you keep Ashley’s hair healthy?

Goodnite replenishing hair repair serum is a perfect way to keep hair in good condition and scalps in balance

What’s your preparation like on a day like this, and how long does it take to do Ashley’s hair?

It takes over an hour to create sexy voluminous hair

Quiz: Could Your Winter Hairstyle Use a Boost?

2009-11-21T09:59:00.000-05:00

Quiz: Could Your Winter Hairstyle Use a Boost?

Find out with this quiz, and get tips to kick it up a notch

Sure, you may spend most of your time these days bundled up in coats and scarves, but that doesn't mean your look can't still have an edge, right? Find out if your style is lacking and what you can do to change it with this quiz.

Take the quiz

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Top 20 Earth-Friendly Beauty Gifts

2009-11-20T11:09:00.000-05:00

Top 20 Earth-Friendly Beauty Gifts

The hottest skin care, makeup and hair care on every green chick's holiday wish list

Why not try something a little different this season and look for eco-friendly gifts? Any of the products in this round-up will fit the bill -- they're all eco-friendly and tested and approved by (notoriously picky) TotalBeauty.com readers.

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MIRABELLA BEAUTY GIVEAWAY!

2009-11-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

‘ONCE UPON A TIME’ AND ‘FAR, FAR AWAY,’
MIRABELLA BEAUTY CREATES FAIRY TALES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Shimmery golds and silvers cast a magical spell of beauty

Mirabella Beauty invites you to write your own happy ending for the holidays with its new Fairy Tales Collection. Two gorgeous volumes of colors feature metallic, shimmery fairy tale dust golds and silvers in loose pigment mineral powders for eyes and rich Lip Colours kissed with luscious Glosses for lips. Both let your fairy tale dreams come true!

Volume 1, Once Upon a Time, features shimmering loose pigment mineral eye colors in Faerie, Maleficent, Duchess and Goldilocks. Lips are kissed with Fair Maiden Lip Colour and Damsel in Distress Outshine Lip Gloss, a dark pink.

Volume 2, Far Far Away, includes eye colors in Spellbound, Dark Knight, Illusion and Ice Queen, Wicked Lip Colour and Magic Mirror Outshine Lip Gloss, a light pink.

“Eyes sparkle in deeply colored pigments and high frosted highlights, which take the drama to the max,” says Darlene Zembrod, national trainer. “To fully carry off this trend, keep the complexion matte and the blush light.”

Each set is nestled in its own gorgeous holiday drawstring bag—perfect for a night out on the town in your own glass slippers or for wrapping up the happiest ever-after of holiday stories. Suggested retail price is $89.00 per set.

The No. 1 cosmetics brand used personally by salon professionals, Mirabella provides contemporary cosmetic products in timeless and trendy colors for all skin tones, professional artistry tools and technicals to help women recreate the “Oh, Wow!” feeling at home that they get when they look in the mirror after a salon makeup experience. Visit www.mirabellabeauty.com.

Credits: The model is wearing Mirabella Beauty Fairy Tales Once Upon A Time Collection
loose pigment shadows: Duchess over the lids, Goldilocks at the inner corner of the eye, Maleficent in the crease. Black High Impact Liner, Lash Essential Mascara,
Milano Cheek Colour Fair Maiden Lip Colour, Damsel in Distress Outshine Lip Gloss.

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Enter to win one of five sets of Mirabella's Fairy Tale Collection!

DETAILS:

Please read the Rules before entering.

1. Winners must respond within a timely manner (3 days) with their valid shipping address, or the prize is forfeit and a new winner will be selected.

2. Contest closes December 4th,2009 @8pm EST. Five winners will be randomly chosen by Contest Machine and contacted via email. So please use a valid/working email address so that I can notify you if you are the winner.

3. By entering this contest you are giving The Makeup Divas permission to forward your contact information to the company sponsoring this giveaway, to arrange for delivery of prize/prizes.

4. Open to US and Canada.

Thanks and good luck to all of you!

LaMer Holiday Miracles 2009

2009-11-19T11:06:00.002-05:00

Give the gift of luxury this holiday season with LaMer's New Holiday Miracles 2009 beauty products.

HOLIDAY MIRACLES 2009

The Connoisseur Collection

The Connoisseur Collection brings together three essential skincare treatments perfect for any time of year: Crème de la Mer (2 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (9 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (.5 oz.). Presented in a festive keepsake box, this offering is a beautiful way to both gift and experience La Mer.

Suggested Retail Price $395

The Signature Collection

Jet-setters will revel in the limited edition Signature Collection. Featuring convenient, travel sizes of Crème de la Mer (1 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (15 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (5 ml), The Signature Collection lets your loved ones indulge in La Mer at home or away. Presented in La Mer’s signature, gift-ready box.

Suggested Retail Price $240

Legendary Luxury

This treasure is home to the jewel of La Mer—a magnificent (16.5 oz.) jar of the Crème nestled in a sleek green box with chrome detail and a lucite lid. In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer, looks virtually creaseless. An exceptional gift, this limited edition offering is simply the Crème de la Crème.

Suggested Retail Price $1,390

The Body Refiner & The Body Crème

Who wouldn’t love to receive the gift of diamonds? Treat someone special this holiday to La Mer’s latest innovation, The Body Refiner. This plush, creamy and calming treatment utilizes precious ingredients—including 1.75 carats of pure diamond dust— to deliver a cushiony resurfacing treatment that both polishes and softens the skin. For the ultimate winter treat, follow with The Body Crème, a sumptuous treatment that lavishes skin in a wave of long-lasting hydration.

The Body Refiner; Suggested Retail Price $110
The Body Crème; Suggested Retail Price $195

The Lip Balm

Hydrate and help protect lips with the soothing Lip Balm. A truly luxurious emulsion, it works on contact to soften and moisturize. Like the original Crème de la Mer, the results are immediate, yet also long lasting. This small gem is sure to please each and every one on your list this season.

Suggested Retail Price $45

The Hand Treatment

The Hand Treatment is a silky formulation that helps protect and heal even the driest hands. La Mer’s smart seaweeds attract moisture, an exclusive Skin Lightening Complex improves skin tone and clarity, and magnetized water helps reduce feelings of fatigue as it soothes on contact. Perfect for winter pampering, it encourages hands to look younger and feel softer to the touch.

Suggested Retail Price $70

Best and Worst of Wen

2009-11-19T09:58:00.002-05:00

Best and Worst of Wen

Wondering if Wen products really work or if it's all hype? See what the buzz is about

You've probably seen a Wen infomercial, or if not, you may have heard of it. The all-natural brand was created by celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean, and is "a new approach to the way you cleanse your hair." TotalBeauty.com readers share their six favorite Wen products, as well as two they won't be reordering.

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The Worst: No. 2: Wen Lavender Cleansing Conditioner, $28

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.9

"I could not do anything with my hair. It would not hold style or shape ..."

No. 1: Wen Sweet Almond Mint Texture Balm, $26

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 4.4

"You have to be very careful otherwise your hair will stick together and get an almost greasy look to it ..."

The Best: No. 6: Wen Tea Tree Cleansing Conditioner, $28

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.3

It "takes away dandruff, cleanses and conditions hair, strengthens hair [and] moisturizes" all in one ...

Want to see the rest of the best? Click here!

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Make-Up Designory (MUD) Launches New Lip Glaze

2009-11-19T09:33:00.000-05:00

Make-Up Designory (MUD) introduces a delectable trio of Lip Glazes to its comprehensive collection of make-up offerings. Featuring a range of shades and providing a smooth application, these new Lip Glazes will become your go-to lip shine.

Available in three gorgeous, sheer and glossy shades, each Glaze is conveniently packaged in a squeezable tube with an easy-to-apply tip, for seamless application. Give your lips a glint of color and picture perfect shine with these three sparkling shades:

· Bare – A neutral nude that leaves a rich, glossy finish;

· Magnolia – A subtle pink with a touch of shimmer;

· Java – A sheer burgundy with splashes of sparkle.

For luscious lips, use alone or over lips filled with a Lip Pencil. Lip Glaze may also be worn over lipstick for an unstoppable glossy finish.

MUD Lip Glaze has a suggested retail price of $12 each.

To make a purchase, please visit mudshop.com.

LIP CLEAR Lysine+, CANKER COVER® & ORAMOIST™ Giveaway

2009-11-19T07:59:00.002-05:00

*Contest Closed*

Congrats uneautre you are the winner of the Lip Clear Giveaway!

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Tingling, itching, or burning sensation around your lips can only mean one thing…your skin is about to erupt in an unsightly cold sore. If you are one of the 60 million people who suffer from cold sores each year, you know they are painful, embarrassing and can last for up to two weeks. There’s nothing pretty about a cold sore. Since we can’t hide under the covers when we get cold sores, using a natural ointment, Lip Clear Lysine+, which was clinically shown to cut healing time in half is a great solution.

Canker Cover® is the only over-the-counter canker sore treatment shown in clinical studies to significantly speed treatment. The pill shaped patch adheres to the sore and forms a gel patch that protects the sore, relieves the pain, and speeds treatment. In two separate clinical studies1, Canker Cover was shown to heal most canker sores within 24 hours and to be more effective than benzocaine, the active in most canker sores products, at eliminating pain.

OraMoistTM Dry Mouth Patch is a revolutionary, time-released, muco-adhesive patch powered by edible natural ingredients that adheres to the roof of the mouth or inside the cheek. As the patch dissolves over two to four hours, it releases ingredients that help increase saliva production alleviating parched, dry mouth. The increased moisture also helps restore a healthy oral environment, a significant benefit for dry mouth sufferers. OraMoist Dry Mouth Patch has been clinically proven effective in terms of increased saliva production and improved feeling of moistness.

Suggested retail price is $6.99 for a 7-gram tube; available at drug stores, supermarkets and health food stores nationwide, and online at www.LipClear.com. A printable coupon and store locator are also available on the site.

Suggested retail price is $9.99 for a box of six patches; available at drug stores, supermarkets and health food stores nationwide, and online at www.cankercover.com.

Suggested retail price is $9.99 for a box of 16 patches; available at Rite Aid, Albertson’s LLC and Raley’s, and online at www.oramoist.com.

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Enter to win one tube each of LIP CLEAR Lysine+, CANKER COVER® & ORAMOIST™.

**PLEASE NOTE: If you find that the Contest Machine widget box isn't loading, then please leave a comment on this post with your name and email so that I can include you in the giveaway.

DETAILS:

Please read the Rules before entering.

1. Winners must respond within a timely manner (3 days) with their valid shipping address, or the prize is forfeit and a new winner will be selected.

2. Contest closes November 22nd,2009 @8pm EST. Winner will be randomly chosen by Contest Machine and contacted via email. So please use a valid/working email address so that I can notify you if you are the winner.

3. By entering this contest you are giving The Makeup Divas permission to forward your contact information to the company sponsoring this giveaway, to arrange for delivery of prize/prizes.

4. Open to US residents only.

Thanks and good luck to all of you!

Spa Week’s BEST. MONTH. EVER.

2009-11-18T12:24:00.000-05:00

Spa Week has got some great things going on right now - contests and prizes and deals galore. Check them out below and enter today!

1. Win the Diamond Dream Holiday Giveaway
Enter to win the Grand Prize: 18K White Gold Eighty-Eight® Cut Diamond Pendant. This modern 3-stone pendant features three 88-cut diamonds (1.00 ctw) bezel-set in 18K white gold. Comes with a matching 16-inch chain. Each diamond is magnificently set to showcase the peerless brilliance of the Eighty-Eight®. Sponsored by Diamonds International. Retail Value: $3,550
Enter until December 18th

2. jane iredale ultimate guiltless pleasure sweeps
This holiday season, seduce your senses with a decadent treat! jane iredale’s limited edition holiday collection, chocoholicks™, is an assortment of four chic, chocolate truffle-flavored lip glosses: Truffle, Chocolate Orange, Strawberry Cream and Caramel. 10 winners.
Enter until December 31st

3. Win $735 Worth of Scented Candles
The old saying “Too much of a good thing is never enough” definitely applies here. Allure editors handpicked their 12 favorite candles of all time, and one lucky winner takes all! Diptyque Feu de Bois, Prada Infusion D’Iris, Tocca Agadir, Fresh Sake, and Cire Trudon Pondichéry. Enter to win the whole ball of wax. In partnership with Allure magazine.
Enter until November 30th

4. Win an Autumn Resort & Spa Getaway for 2
Enter for a chance to win the Autumn Resort & Spa Getaway at the Sedona Rouge Resort & Spa Package that will help you forget the stress and strain of every day life, allowing you to enjoy the season the most relaxing way possible. In partnership with Arizona Foothills Magazine.
Enter until November 30th

5. Monthly Giveaways
We’re always giving away tons of fabulous beauty products and make-your-life-a-little better things. It’s just what we do. Right now there are 83 items to win, from a $350 anti-aging Galvanic Spa System to a $18.50 Purple Lab lip gloss.
Enter: All the time - items updated every other month

6. SPA WEEK® Holiday Gift Card Sale
Purchase a $100 Spa Week Gift Card for only $80! With a Spa Week Gift Card, you can give the gift of wellness any time of year. This Holiday Season, let us gift wrap that massage, pedicure, haircut, manicure, facial (oh the list goes on...) for your loved one.
On sale until December 22nd

15 Ways to Shop Smarter this Holiday Season

2009-11-18T09:58:00.002-05:00

15 Ways to Shop Smarter this Holiday Season

Savvy ways to help you slash through the shopping stress

Mall rats, maybe. Online scavengers, for sure. We asked the experts (aka: real women, like you, who love to shop) to dish and divulge their biggest, best-kept secrets for tackling the tough-to-manage deed of holiday shopping. Whether it's for your mate, coworker, mom or kid's teacher, these tricks and tips will keep you merry and bright (rather than Grinch-ish bitter) as you get ready to gift give.

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New SkinStore Deal - 20% Storewide

2009-11-18T08:33:00.000-05:00

SkinStore.com has another great deal for all of you. It's a great opportunity to save on items on your gift guide.

SkinStore.com (skin care and beauty)

save 20% storewide with code HOL20 through 12/2

Use promo code HOL20 during checkout to get 20% off your purchase. Certain items are excluded. Each product detail page indicates if the promotion does not apply. Special prices cannot be applied toward prior purchases. EGift Certificates are ineligible for discount. Rewards Certificates cannot be used with discount offers or promo codes.

Check out the sale details here and the Gift Guide here.

DAPHNE GUINNESS & AMBER VALLETTA WEAR NARS COSMETICS AT THE LAUNCH OF NARS 15X15!

2009-11-17T10:49:00.000-05:00

Lena Koro for NARS Cosmetics created the makeup look for Amber Valletta on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 for the NARS 15X15 launch event that took place at Industria Studios. Amber Valletta, one of the 15 celebrities to participate in the project, attended the party alongside hosts Daphne Guinness and Marc Jacobs to commemorate 15 years of iconic beauty by François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. The product that served as the inspiration for her portrait, NARS Belle de Jour Lipstick, was a staple in creating Amber’s classic look for the event.
Below are key products for recreating her look:

Face:

-Use NARS Vanilla Concealer to hide imperfections

-Apply NARS Fiji Firming Foundation

-Dust NARS Flesh Loose Powder all over face to set makeup

-Apply NARS Orgasm Blush to contour cheeks

-Highlight cheeks with NARS Albatross Blush

Eyes:

-Apply NARS Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow to the eyes

-Apply NARS Mekong Single Eyeshadow to the crease

-Line eyes with NARS Mambo and Black Moon Eyeliner Pencils

-Finish with NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Lips:

-Apply NARS Belle de Jour Lipstick

NARS Cosmetics are available at www.narscosmetics.com

James Boehmer, NARS International Lead Stylist, created the makeup look for Daphne Guinness on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 for the NARS 15X15 launch event that took place at Industria Studios from. Daphne Guinness, one of the 15 celebrities to participate in the project, hosted the party alongside Marc Jacobs to commemorate 15 years of iconic beauty by François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics.

Below are key products for recreating her look:
Face:

-Apply NARS Siberia Firming Foundation

-Dust NARS Snow Loose Powder all over face to set makeup

-Apply NARS Zen Blush to contour cheeks

Eyes:
-Apply Zardoz Cream Eyeshadow as a base from the lash line to brown bone

-Shade the lid with NARS Roxbury Glitter Pencil and blend with finger

-Set eyes with the matte black side of NARS Pandora Duo Eyeshadow

-Apply the graphite side of NARS Eurydice Duo Eyeshadow (NEW Holiday 2009) on the eyelid and blend into the crease

-Apply NARS Night Porter Eyeshadow onto the eyelid and lower lash line

-Apply the cobalt blue side of NARS Rated R Duo Eyeshadow to the outer corners

-Rim the inside of the eyes with NARS Black Moon and Kaliste Eyeliner Pencils

-Finish with NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Lips:

-Stain lips with NARS Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

-Blend NARS Supervixen Lip Gloss with fingers and then blot

-Apply small amount of NARS Vanilla Concealer to mute color

NARS Cosmetics are available at www.narscosmetics.com

Add Sophistication with a Rich New Hair Color

2009-11-17T09:58:00.000-05:00

Add Sophistication with a Rich New Hair Color

Check out these easy-to-follow instructions to add a gorgeous chocolate hue to your hair this fall

Choosing rich, autumnal shades can make dull faded hair (like TotalBeauty.com reader Kerstin had) look healthy, says colorist Marco Pelusi of Marco Pelusi Hair Studio in West Hollywood, Calif. Just stick with warm shades and follow these helpful hints to get a gorgeous new color in minutes.

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CoSTUME NATIONAL HOMME FRAGRANCE DEBUTING AT BARNEYS NEW YORK

2009-11-17T08:20:00.000-05:00

CoSTUME NATIONAL: The first fragrance for men debuting at Barneys New York.

The masculine eau de parfum opens with a very fresh head made of grapefruit, cardamom and bergamot. The essence then plunges into the spicy heart of Cinnamon, Thyme and Cloves. In the end, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Labdanum give depth and warmth to the general accord.

Predominant Note : bergamot, cinnamon, patchouli
Predominant Emotion : elegance, charm

The bottle is fluid, sensual, masculine but soft and smooth in the shape. It has been sculptured by ENNIO CAPASA.
Transparent glass has been celebrated by a platinum serigraphy. The silver pump is
hidden by a cap of the same shape, exclusively designed for CoSTUME NATIONAL.

The tube inside is invisible. A brand new soft touch technique enriches the grey box, decorated by a silver rilief printing.