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Lara Eurdolian, Pretty Connected Beauty Blog

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California love…

Hi  my loves! For all of you regulars to the site, you know I haven’t been on my game when it comes to posting. My daily posts morphed into just a few a week, which I need to put an end to! Despite how it may seem, I have been doing everything but taking a break. In actuality, the blog has never been busier! I’ve been traveling so much and doing so many collaborations that by the time I finish the long hours my brain is too tried to write (I know, terrible excuse!).  But you can always follow me at @prettyconnected on instagram for all of my latest adventures and event coverage and beauty discoveries. I’ve been back for a week now in NYC but I wanted to recap my 10 day trip to LA, since it was such an amazing experience. And I’ve been considering moving there for some time now!

Pretty Connected photo shoot
On set with Glam.com and Carefree

I came out to LA for a shoot with Glam.com, sponsored by Carefree. We shot 3 videos: How to pack to pack for a weekend trip, How to get ready in 5 minutes in the morning, and How to organize your lingerie draw, and it was so fun! All of the tips in the videos are mine so I’ll be sharing those over the next few months as they launch. The shoot took play in Pasadena, which is a beautiful suburb of LA. In all of my 10+ times to Los Angeles, I’d never been to Pasadena (and it’s only about 15 minutes for Downtown). 

PC Does the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Pretty Connected ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video

I have to give my step-mother major props! She was the first person to show up in my feed doing the ALS Iced Bucket challenge. While that was only on August 8th, the campaign which has you pour a bucket of ice water on your head as the result of being nominated to either do the challenge or donate to ALS research and raise awareness has become a phenomenon attracting the likes of just about everyone. I was nominated by her and a week later by my friend Lindsay, so here we go…

Dove Announces New Body Wash at the Emmy’s & Invites Viewers to Take the #OneShowerChallenge

20140823-171613-62173065.jpg With the 66th Emmy Awards just days away, top celebrity stylist, Micaela Erlanger, is sharing her Emmys red carpet style predictions. Micaela styles many of Hollywood’s A-list, including Lupita Nyong’o, Olivia Munn and Michelle Dockery, and will be styling three leading ladies for this year’s Emmy Awards.

For Micaela, (and hopefully all of you!) great style starts with beautiful skin, and she predicts many leading ladies will be showing it off this year! So, she is working with Dove and partnering with E! to premiere the #OneShowerChallenge at the Emmys pre-show, “Live From the Red Carpet” to show how all women can get softer, smoother and red carpet ready skin after just one shower with new Dove Body Wash and invite millions of women around the country to try it for themselves.

Saks Opens Fragrance Library on 5th Floor

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On Thursday I stopped by Saks Fifth Avenue Flagship store in NYC for the launch of their Fragrance Library. While Saks beauty floor remains on the first floor, they have curated a collection housed the fragrance library on the Contemporary 5th floor to match that audience.

PC Nair Campaign Part 4: The Right Shoes for Your Shorts

Another video from my Nair and Glam.com campaigh has been released! This time we’re talking about the “Right Shoes for Your Shorts”, take a look:


Incase you missed the other campaigns, here’s video #1: How to Maintain a Gorgeous Glow, video #2: How to Keep Your Skin Silky Smooth, or video #3: How to Wear Short Shorts — click the links to watch!

8/21: Join My Avon #ANEWYOU Tweetup Thursday from 1:30-2pm EST

Avon Anew Clinical Tweetup

Hey everyone, join me on Thursday from 1:30-2pm EST for my tweetup with Avon. We’ll be talking about dark circles and giving away tons of prizes!

Did you know women’s #1 eye concern are dark circles? So lets open the conversation and get your questions answered on how to combat them. We’re also available to answer any skincare questions you have.

Make sure to follow @prettyconnected and @AvonInsider and use the hashtag #ANEWYOU during our chat to automatically be entered to win (prize details below).

9 Beauty Products that Got Me Through The Week

illuminage pillow case

ILuminage Skin Rejuvenating Pillowcase ($60) – I’ve always heard silk sheets are better for your skin since they are less abrasive then cotton and after getting this pillowcase I don’t think I can ever go back. And it takes anti-aging while you sleep to a whole new level. Embedded with Copper Oxide, it acts like a night moisturizer on your skin, releasing copper ions into the skin’s surface which get released into skin to support it’s natural self-renewal mechanism and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Plus since it’s a pillowcase it’s easily portable for anywhere you travel.

Summer Skin SPF Style

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A few weeks back I gave some tips on how to be safe and stylish in the sun. One of which was sun protective clothing that contains UPF (the textile version of SPF). While it’s available in all different types of apparel, I’ve only owned protective scarves until Summer Skin came into my wardrobe.

Nest Fragrances introduces Lemongrass & Ginger Home Collection + New Fragrances!

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Nest Fragrances has been on a role with new, awesome scents, that I can’t get enough of! Starting with the their Lemongrass & Ginger Luxury Home Fragrance Collection, of which I’ve tried the Liquid Soap, Reed Diffuser and Classic Candle. I’m not usually a big ginger fan (I’m pretty neutral towards it) but the combination with the Lemongrass and eucalyptus, thyme and sage makes it so fresh (even with the herbal infusion it’s not hippy dippy at all), it completely clean and a totally luxe scent.

Jouer Cosmetics Launches Long-Wear Creme Mousse Eyeshadows with Birchbox

Christina Zilber founder of Jouer Cosmetics
Christina Zilber founder of Jouer Cosmetics

Recently, I join Birchbox and Jouer Cosmetics for an intimate press dinner for the launch of Jouer’s new Long-Wear Creme Mousse Eyeshadows ($30). Launching as part of their fall collection, Jouer has released two exclusive shadesTwilight (shimmer navy charcoal) and Night Sky (shimmer golden slate) as well as Moonlight (shimmering soft gold). The remaining three shades which will launch in September includes Starlight (Shimmering champagne pink), Dusk (shimmering soft plum), and Galaxy (shimmering soft bronze).