Last night at the pre-pre VMA’s “Easy Breezy Brooklyn” event, MTV and Becky G hosted an exclusive evening featuring a live performance by Ciara, with NERVO spinning two sets. Sponsored by COVERGIRL, I was invited by the makeup brand and treated to the VIP section where I got a sneak peek of Ciara before the performer went on stage (she looked
Unless you’re a modern day Veronica Lake, it’s safe to say you could use a little extra red carpet glamour in your life. (If you are a modern day Veronica Lake, let’s be friends.) Lipstick Queen founder Poppy King believes that nothing helps women feel more beautiful, powerful, and alluring than wearing lipstick. Velvet Rope, debuting in September, is her
Even if you’re not going back to school in a few weeks, autumn feels like the start of something new—a chance to make a change in your routine. And if there’s one routine that’s probably overdue for an overhaul, it’s your skin care regimen.
Beauty class was in session when Dermalogica took over Dylan’s Candy Bar to launch Clear Start, a new skin care line for teens and young adults that’s targeted at treating and preventing the symptoms of mild to moderate acne. Acne affects
Beauty and fashion brand, mark. will always have a special place in my heart. I started my blog right around the time I began consulting with mark. and years later to be in a room with some former colleagues and the blogger community to celebrate the brands 10th birthday is an honor. How far the brand has come over the past decade with a full line of makeup, skincare, nails and hair line as well as accessories, shoes, handbags and fashion finds. Not to mention, their m.powerment campaign which has raised over $1 million to to help break the cycle of dating abuse and partner violence!
Joined by mark.’s Global President, Meg Lerner, Celebrity Makeup Artist Fiona Stiles, R&B sensation Elle Varner, as well as mark.’s new beauty brand ambassador, (and Pretty Little Liars star) Lucy Hale, the brand celebrated it’s birthday at
Recently, I visited Eucerin’s US home base in Connecticut to meet with the experts behind the brand and some of the dermatologist they work with. As one of the oldest skincare brands in the world, with well over 100 years of history they have embraced the medical community and created the first skin council to bring attention and provide education to consumers about skincare. Having a niche in dry, sensitive skin, and eczema, Eucerin creates simple, clean products with no fragrances added that are heavily tested to be effective and safe.
New to the Eucerin family, their Eczema Relief Body Creme which is specifically formulated to protect and soothe skin irritation and itching! It’s thick and rich and creates this extra hydration layer on skin. Appropriate for babies and adults alike, it contains licochalone (a natural licorice root that soothes skin), natural oatmeal (which calms dry, itchy skin), Ceramide-3 (that helps strengthen the skin’s barrier to lock-in moisture) and Castor Seed Oil (to make skin smooth and soft). I only have eczema on my eyelid (I know, strange), but my body, especially my feet get super dry so this has been a savior.
My other two Eucerin obsessions are their multi-award winning Intense Repair Extra-Enriched Hand Creme and Intense Repair Extra-Enriched Foot Creme. Both are non-greasy formulas that intensively moisturize, and at 3oz are perfect for travel. I just got back from a 2 week trip from Costa Rica where my hands and feet were so dry from the beach and surfing and these were a savior. I used them at night (or after the sun goes down) since they are enriched with buffered alpha hydroxy to gently exfoliate and with any exfoliator (no matter how light), and in this case, you can’t even feel (there’s nothing granular about the formula), you should avoid direct sunlight after application.
Win them! We’re giving away a set of these 3 products to 3 lucky winners (one on the blog, instagram and twitter!). To enter:
1. Leave a comment on why you want to win
2. Follow us on twitter tweet about the giveaway using the hashtag #PCgiveaway OR TWEET: RT & follow @prettyconnected for ur chance to #win my top 3 @EucerinUS must-have products for dry skin! #PCgiveaway http://bit.ly/13Ue2mm
3. Follow @prettyconnected on Instagram and like the matching post on our page (going live this next week) on instagram.com/prettyconnected
**Extra credit if you “Like” Pretty Connected on Facebook at Facebook.com/PrettyConnected
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Recently, SEPHORA celebrated their 15th birthday and what an empire they have built over the past decade (and half). While the retailer is no stranger to collaborations, they have expanded their private label offerings to include everything from designers, fairy tales and a global color authority, in addition to their signature collection available at store. (Psst: August 9th they are launching the Marc Jacobs makeup line.)
This month one of our favorite Disney princesses is sharing her world under the sea with the bold, refreshing Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by SEPHORA. With such a broad range of color inspiration, from Ariel’s perfectly quaffed red hair to the shimmering tones of the sea, it is obvious that the pros at SEPHORA must have had a field day designing this collection.
1. Hydrate your skin – this is the most obvious as it is called a moisturizer for a reason. However all moisturizers are not created equal. After application your skin should feel soft and supple, which
Happy Fridays! There’s two things I’m all about this summer, bright red lips and traveling so in the perfect marriage of the two, we’re giving away 10 sets of bareMinerals for Virgin America airlines, Pretty Amazing Lipcolor in shade ‘Upper Class Red‘. Considering the striking lip color is tough to get your hands (or lips on) — it’s only available exclusively at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Spat at Heathrow, Gatwick and JFK airports, we’re so excited to partnering with Virgin Atlantic to give 10 sets away!
There are 5 ways to enter: Each option counts as a separate entry and 2 winners will be picked from each channel for a total of 10 winners.
1. Leave a comment on why you want to win.
2. Follow us on twitter tweet about the giveaway using the hashtag #PCgiveaway. For example: Follow @prettyconnected & RT for your chance to win this @Virgin_Atlantic + @bareMinerals Lip Gloss: http://bit.ly/1bUvtep #PCgiveaway
3. Subscribe to follow my blog (if you haven’t already)
4. “Like” Pretty Connected on Facebook at Facebook.com/PrettyConnected. (Extra credit if you leave a comment under the post).
5. Follow @prettyconnected on Instagram and like the matching post on our page: instagram.com/prettyconnected
Disclaimer/rules: Sponsored giveaway. Products are being provided to the winner and host by Virgin Atlantic. Giveaway closes April 7thnd 11:59 EST. Ten winners will be picked at random by April 12th. US residents only. All local, state and federal rules apply.
The only thing hotter then the heat wave of July is a bold lips we’ve been rocking all summer. Keep your look simple (it’s too hot for heavy makeup) and stand out with a playful pout! Here are 10 new(ish) shades to brighten up, exfoliate, stain, add shine, and protect your lips all summer long.
Last week, I joined Victoria’s Secret Angel, Behati Prinsloo and Victoria’s Secret Beauty President Susie Coulter at 620 Loft and Garden in Rockefeller Center for the launch of the brands new iconic fragrance, Victoria by Victoria’s Secret. While Prinsloo has been a VS Angel for some time this is her biggest campaign with the brand as the face of the fragrance. And she could not be more excited! As she took the stage in front of an audience of editors and bloggers, practically in tears (of joy that is), she expressed her gratitude to the brand, claiming this the best day of her life. And it’s easy to understand why. Coulter praised her for having all of the traits that embody this fragrance, which made her the natural choice for the campaign. The event also came mere days after she was proposed to by Maroon 5 front man and coach of “The Voice”, Adam Levine. Proving to be an exceptional week for the super model.
After the presentation I had some time with Angel who told me, “They came to me and told me the concept and I was really just so honored to be asked to be apart of it. I didn’t smell it until after we did the pictures, and I smelled it and I was like ‘thank the lord!’, it’s great! It’s like me, it’s subtle, it’s beautiful, it’s feminine, but it’s also got a little bit of an edge to it without being too over the top or too sweet.”
