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Joie de Vivre: Voutre Vu Launches French Accents Color Collection

July 14th is a day of celebration to commemorate the storming of the Bastille in France; a day to remember the end of the French Revolution and the beginning of a new era in French history. This past Bastille Day marked the beginning of a new era for those of us in the beauty industry as well. I was joined by beauty writers and addicts alike at the Bakehouse Bistro & Café in the West Village to celebrate the recent launch of the Votre Vu French Accents Premier Color Collection. Known for their high quality makeup made with plant-based ingredients (and no animal testing!), this was my first introduction into the brands cosmetic line — I know them more for their skincare.

The event could not have been any more fabulously Parision — the venue was perfect, the staff was dressed in Marie Antoinette-esque wigs and berets, delicious cocktails were served, and (most notably) there was a beautiful showcase of the French Accents premier color collection on display for all to admire.

You Have the Power: Choose Your Mood with Lifetherapy!

What if I told you that during a stressful moment at work or an unnerving time at home, you could instantly transport yourself to a place of relaxation and happiness? Seems like an impossible feat at times, no? Lynette Lovelace, owner and creator of the lifestyle brand, Lifetherapy, will tell you otherwise.

Lynette’s story is inspiring. Hardship fell over her family in 2001, when her 2-year-old son was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and needed major surgery. Fortunately her son recovered, but sadness hit again in 2008, this time with her 12-year-old daughter falling ill. As someone who values her family more than anything, I can’t imagine all that Lynette has been through and I have so much respect for her ability to stay so strong throughout both ordeals. 

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La Prairie Introduces Cellular Power Serum

La Prairie fans take note! Come September, the skincare brand is adding a new product to their highly efficacious Cellular Power skincare collection; welcoming their new Cellular Power Serum. This potent, plant-infused serum packs a triple threat against aging by working to defend, restore and energize skin, while loading up on antioxidants to prevent free radical damage. Think of it as the creme de la creme (or rather serum) of skincare bodyguards.

The inspiration for this product came from fans of their Cellular Power Charge Night, looking for a comprable day product that encompassed the benefits of their cellular power infusion. However, unlike most products in a collection they are not recommended to be used simultaneously (it’s like power overload) — plus both should

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{Giveaway} Win L’OCCITANE’s Fantastic Provencal Basket filled with $200 worth of product

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Skincare brand, L’OCCITANE has compiled an oh-so-giftable basket of products inspired by the natural beauty of Provence! Filled with regional specialties and $200 worth of L’OCCITANE products, we’re giving away a set to one lucky winner that leaves a comment under this post telling us why they’d like to win — any non-spammy (happy) comment, automatically enters you.

{Win me! Leave a comment under this post to enter. (Pssst: L’OCCITANE is giving away 10 additional sets on their Facebook page)}

**Extra entry will be given to any fan that follows @PrettyConnected on Twitter and tweets about the giveaway, for example: Want to win the @LOCCITANE Fantastic Provence skincare set ($200 value)? To enter leave a comment HERE: http://bit.ly/Nwl7mz

Additionally, there are 10 extra chances to win through L’OCCITANE’s Facebook page!

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Beach Bag Essentials: Top products to have on your radar

Whether you’re planning a trip to the beach, a lake or Central Park, there’s some key don’t-leave-home-without products that make the leisure day in the sun that much better. And with summer in full swing here are some of our top beach bag picks!

Morning routine: Start fresh!

1. Rembrant Deeply White Toothpaste – It’s an all-in-one fluoride toothpaste with Active Dental Peroxide that helps safely whiten below the enamel to remove deep and surface stains. I like that it offers a deep whitening without being too strong and makes for a pleasant brushing experience. The packaging is simple and clean and aesthetically looks great in my bathroom along with it’s Deeply White Mouthwash counterpart (which I also use). At 2.6oz, it’s big enough for your bathroom and yet small enough that it fits comfortably in most makeup cases if you’re on the go and need an afternoon freshen up.

2. Degree NaturEffects deodorant– With temperatures hitting close to 90 degrees do everyone a favor (including yourself) and apply! I use the orange flower + cranberry scent which smells lovely. As both an anti-perspirant & deodorant in one, it keeps me dry and is offers long-lasting protection. Plus it goes on smooth and has never given my clothes a single mark.

The gear!

3. THE BAG! People often use weekender bags interchangeably with beach bags and unless you’re packing for the whole fam that can get a little bulky (plus the bigger a bag, the more you’ll fill it with stuff you don’t need). I opt for the L.L.Bean Boat and Tote bag in size medium ($33.95). Opting for a size smaller then the weekender makes the bag much more comfortable to hold while still guaranteeing room for all your beach essentials.

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VS launches new Body by Victoria and Love My Body collection angel style!

This morning I awoke to perfect weather, a gorgeous roof top, and supermodels and indulged in some yoga (poolside), polished off by a mid-morning massage. If only the next line of this post read “welcome to my life.” (A girl can dream…) This is in fact not my general routine — I’m not a morning person — however, when Angels, are involved, anything is possible!

{Morning yoga with Victoria’s Secret at The James Hotel}

And by Angels, I mean Victoria’s Secret supermodels Candice Swanepoel and Bregie Heinen. With the Angels on hand, Victoria’s Secret introduced my fellow editors and I to the NEW Body by Victoria bra collection which features vibrant colors and new lace in their Demi, Push-Up, Perfect Coverage, and Front-Close Razorback bra styles. As an extension of the collection, VS Beauty launched the Body by Victoria fragrance as the perfect compliment to the lingerie.

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{GIVEAWAY} Win StriVectin-SD Power Serum for Wrinkles

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Welcome StriVectin’s NEW StriVectin-SD Power Serum for Wrinkles (1.7 oz), an age-fighting serum that is clinically proven to help visibly repair wrinkles while diminishing the look of pores, and boosting skin’s natural luminosity for a younger-looking complexion.

Debuting on QVC this product will be the brands most technologically advanced product yet — combining their award-winning NIA-114™ skin repair technology with potent elastin-stimulating peptides and detoxifying plant stem cells. The serum will launch on QVC along with their top-selling, wrinkle fighting StriVectin-SD Intensive Concentrate Face Cream (4 oz) for a special, one-day, TODAY ONLY price of $99 (retail value: $192.50).

The StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Power Duo (Power Serum + Face Cream), QVC Item #A226076 is available, starting today, July 30th on http://qvc.co/PowerDuo.  *while supplies lasts*

Curious? Us too! Try it along with us…

WIN IT! To celebrate the launch, we’re giving away 1 bottle of the StriVectin-SD Power Serum for Wrinkles (retail value: $99), to a lucky reader who leaves a comment on this post telling us why you’d like to win— any nonspammuy (happy) comment, automatically enters you.

**Extra entry will be given to any fan that follows @PrettyConnected on Twitter and tweets: Want to win the NEW @StriVectin-SD Power Serum for Wrinkles launching on @QVC? To enter leave a comment HERE: http://bit.ly/OAMAFk

Disclaimer: Sponsored giveaway. One winner will be picked by random that leaves a comments under this post with an extra entry given if the comment leaver tweets to the above post specifications. Entries will be accepted until August 8th, 2012 at 8pm EST. US residents only. All federal, state and local laws apply. 

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The Fresh Beauty Cleanse Pop-Up Truck is in Town!

Today, Fresh® is kicking off of their summer beauty cleanse with a pop-up truck perusing the city streets from now until tomorrow! The campaign features the Soy Face Cleanser which boasts to remove dirt and makeup without ridding the skin of the moisture it needs to be soft and glowing. Fresh® is partnering with juice cleanse masters BluePrint and will be offering a Fresh® Beauty Cleanse Kit that includes the Soy Face Cleanser, BluePrint Cleanse Spicy Lemonade, and a card for a free mini Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy! 

THE FRESH BEAUTY CLEANSE TRUCK SCHEDULE:

If you’re not in New York or you’re just not able to brave the heat and make it out, you can still get involved by going to the Fresh® Facebook page and share what you are cleansing from! Upload a photo that represents your personal cleanse, and you have a chance to win a $1,000 Fresh shopping spree. The Fresh® Beauty Cleanse Contest runs from July 25nd to August 8th. Fans can entry daily, and the participant with the most “likes” wins.

For more updates on the Fresh® Beauty Cleanse Truck, Facebook Contest, and other campaign news, follow Fresh® on Twitter @FreshFounder and Facebook at facebook.com/fresh

 

Join Dermalogica online tonight and get your skincare questions answered!

Two of my favorite people, Dermalogica’s Director of Global Education, Annet King, and iFabbo founder, Sinead Norenius, are joining forces tonight, Tuesday, July 24th at 6:30 PM PDT/9:30 PM EDT to address summer skin care questions. Dermalogica is taking to Spreecast (a free online chat platform) for a live chat with fans and discuss summer skincare’s most pressing topics (How much SPF to use and which ingredients to look out for? What are the new FDA regulations? How to soothe scorched post summer skin?).

All are welcome to join!

Here’s How: Visit http://www.spreecast.com/channels/dermalogicas-channel and RSVP directly on the event page, then join along!

COMING SOON! Kiehl’s NEW Fragrance Line: Aromatic Blends

Okay Kiehl’s fans, good news! The skincare brand is introducing a new fragrance category: Aromatic Blends!

Launching with four scents, Orange Flower & Lychee, Vanilla & Cedarwood, Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit, and Fig Leaf & Sage; each Aromatic Blend is available in a Fragrance ($40/30ml, $75/100ml), Skin-Softening Body Lotion ($26) and Skin-Softening Body Cleaners ($24).

Formulated with sustainably sourced notes from all over the world, Aromatic Blends are designed to take Kiehl’s customers on a voyage through the lush countryside of Provence, a desert oasis in Morocco, the dense jungle of Uganda and the tranquil gardens of Japan. This journey will be evident through their window displays and reminiscent as you smell each, unique fragrance in-store.

While the collection doesn’t officially launch until July 10th (don’t worry, they are available now for pre-order on Kiehls.com), we’re excited to share a sneak peak of the Kiehl’s fragrances and the visuals!

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