Just in time for spring, the June 2010 issue of Women’s Health Magazine will report the winners of their 4th annual Beauty Awards. Featuring both reader’s and editor’s picks by category (hair, face, body, and makeup), I had the privilege of joining the publication for the announcement of their winners and received an advanced copy of the magazine.
So who won? Here’s a sneak peek at some
As Director of Artistry for The Makeup Show, On Makeup Magazine and The Powder Group (not to mention an extensive background of work for some of the most notable cosmetic brands and celebrities), renowned makeup artist, James Vincent hosted a special preview of all the great brands and products being showcased at this years The Makeup Show NYC.
With a very comedic and entertaining delivery, Vincent was nothing short of impressive in both his vast amount of product knowledge, as well as his ability to introduce the audience to a number of new brands (all of which I look forward to learning more about). I’m so excited for the show!
If you are in the any way shape or form affiliated with this industry, The Makeup Show New York is a must! May 16-17, tickets are available
Be-cheek my heart! Given my addiction to pink blushes and bronzers, when I came across Sue Devitt’s new Hydrating Marine Minerals Destination Eye & Cheek Palette in Solomon Islands, it was love at first site. A perfect gradation of pink to gold, the hues can be blended together for a variety of looks which you can customize to create your perfect shade. I greatly appreciate that since I love to mix and match or for back of a better term – play.
My personal preference is to use the light pink as a highlighter under my eyebrow while applying the more bronze shade across my face and the sheerer pink on my cheekbone for a perfect sun kissed look. Apply with a brush and the colors blend very naturally and evenly onto skin. The colors are sheerer then they appear in the picture, which really allows you
Joonbug.com and FashionIndie.com took the NYC party scene by storm when throwing a benefit for The Society of Independent Fashion Journalists at Espace this month. Naming the event PROM: Class of 2010, I had no idea what was in store, but like any good New Yorker, I don’t need much of an excuse to put on a party dress and get ready to expect the unexpected.
What an evening! The space was definitely prom worthy, as we’re the guests who took the dress attire very seriously –I even overheard the girl in the ladies room say she is wearing her dress from senior year. Impressive considering mine should be burned (I still can not believe I ever wore a sea-foam green Jessica McClintok princess dress –by choice). Great 80s and 90s classics had the dance floor packed; there was even a performance by the St. John Cheerleaders! They really delivered all the perks of prom, with the added bonus of being old enough to enjoy an open bar. The only thing missing was
Engaging today’s generation to find tomorrow’s cure, The Pink Agenda is a not-for-profit organization that encourages young professionals to get involved and raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer.
On Thursday, May 20th, The Pink Agenda will be hosting their annual Gala at NYC hotspot, The Box to raise money for the cause. Known for their unique and fabulous events, this year’s benefit will be no exception. Guests can expect to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a marvelous array of silent auction items. This year’s Gala will also feature actress and comedienne Carolina Rhea performing a scene from Love, Loss, and What I Wore.
After party to immediately follow the event at Los Feliz, in Lower East Side.
Tickets are available for purchase at thepinkagenda.org/events. If you are unable to
About a months ago, I posted about my experience running my first NYC Half Marathon. To sum it up, the most I’d ever run prior to that day was 4 miles (and I can count on three fingers how many times that was). Yet somehow despite all of this I managed to run the 13.1 miles in 2 hours and 11 minutes. The strange part being I did it without stopping and quite easily. Or rather the crazy part considering I’m not a runner.
So now for the big question everyone (and I mean every friend, acquaintance, and person I ever worked or went to school with) has been asking me, how did I do it?
First off, I’ll start with:
By now many of you may have heard the new that after 16 years of discovering and showcasing new talent, Gen Art has closed their doors due to challenges incurred by the recession. Considering, all the support and exposure Gen Art created for emerging artists in fashion, film, art and music, I was disheartened to receive the newsletter from Founders Ian & Stefan Gerard sharing this news. While they say all good things come to an end, a large part of me hopes that considering all of their connections and reach someone will swoop in and save them.
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of joining my dear friends Wesley Nault and Daniel Feld of WESFELD in showcasing of their first collection. The event, hosted by Molly Sims was all made possible thanks to Gen Art (in conjunction with Plastics Make It Possible and the American Chemistry Council). To know that other deserving designers of future generations won’t have the same opportunities that this talented duo did is tragic. This is a huge loss for the artist community.
I’m not generally one to repost articles, however I received some really great and insightful SPF tips from Women’s Health Magazine in my inbox and thought I would share them with you.
Please note: I haven’t tried any of the products listed below, so I can’t speak for them, however I am intrigued.
1. Protect from the Inside Out
Sun damage causes free radicals, which all edible antioxidants fight. Some work better at protecting against the sun’s rays. Your best bites are reddish-orange foods that are high in lycopene, such as tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, apricots, and papayas, and foods and beverages that are rich in flavonoids, such as green tea and dark chocolate. You’ll need at least 10 weeks of daily ingestion to optimize the benefits.
2. Seek Shades
Ultra stylish oversize sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement. They also shield the paper-thin skin around your eyes from dangerous UV damage (5 to 10 percent of all skin cancers appear on the eyelids) as well as the formation of fine lines and crow’s-feet. More important, sun exposure can affect
Perhaps Julia Louis-Dreyfus is not the easiest name to spell off the top of your head, but I’m at a complete loss as to how her name was misspelled on the star she received for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apparently, the spelling “Julia Luis Dreyfus” (missing both the ‘o’ from ‘Luis’ and the hyphen between ‘Louis’ and ‘Dreyfus’) was approved by several members of the LA Chamber of Commerce and the errors were not discovered until CNN correspondent David Daniel noticed the mistake. Smack! (*hand to forehead*).
Fortunately, the actress had a great sense of humor about the whole situation saying, ‘the misspelling was so perfectly apt, a great metaphor for show business. Right when you think you’ve made it, you get knocked down. It’s an ideal metaphor for how this business works’.
Don’t worry, the star will be fixed, but seriously, how does that even happen? I would have thought only in a Seinfeld episode.
Photograph Credit: Reuters
When it comes to Blake Lively, I must admit I have total girl-envy. I attribute a lot of it to the first time I saw her at an intimate party she through for Penn Badgly after the premiere of ‘The Stepfather’. She’s was so lovely, stylish and naturally stunning –I stared, it was impossible not to, she’s so effortlessly flawless.
Last night at the MET Gala, Lively looked gorgeous in her blue mini Marchesa dress and makeup look by Elaine Offers for NARS Cosmetics.
Get Blake Lively’s Makeup Look:
Using all NARS Cosmetics products, Elaine Offers used PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face Prep, on her face, Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and Goddess Soft Touch Shadow Pencil on her eyes, Beverly Hills Multiple Tint for cheeks and Love Devotion Lipstick on lips.
Well done, she looked impeccable!
