“Live Famously” Perez Hilton contest.

The grand prize gives 1 winner and a friend a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live famously for a day in and around Los Angeles, including a luxury hotel stay, private car service to and from the airport, a $1,000 reward card for whatever they want, a $250 spa card and a special concert experience with Perez Hilton.

Watch Perez here: http://bit.ly/wF8AZG

Because heart health is always in style, Diet Coke® asks us to show our hearts for a chance to kick-off Fashion Week and attend the Red Dress Collection Fashion Show in NYC on February 8!

From now until January 27, people can enter the contest simply by uploading a picture of themselves making a heart shape or pointing to their heart – while wearing red – to Twitter, Tumblr or Instagram with the hashtag “#ShowYourHeart.” Each day of the contest, one lucky winner and his/her guest (total of five winners) will be selected to join a Diet Coke heart health celebrity ambassador (details will be released soon!) at the celebrity-studded Red Dress Collection Fashion Show on February 8.

Also on February 8, people can “donate a Tweet” to the cause. Each person who re-Tweets Diet Coke will trigger a $1 donation by the brand to heart health research and programs (up to $100,000). Follow @DietCokeUS to get involved and support the cause or visit dietcoke.com/hearttruth . Because heart health is always in style, Diet Coke® wants you and your readers to show your heart for a chance to kick-off Fashion Week and attend the Red Dress Collection Fashion Show in NYC on February 8!

Between January 23 and 27, people can enter the contest simply by uploading a picture of themselves making a heart shape or pointing to their heart – while wearing red – to Twitter, Tumblr or Instagram with the hashtag “#ShowYourHeart.” Each day of the contest, one lucky winner and his/her guest (total of five winners) will be selected to join a Diet Coke heart health celebrity ambassador (details will be released soon!) at the celebrity-studded Red Dress Collection Fashion Show on February 8.

Also on February 8, people can “donate a Tweet” to the cause. Each person who re-Tweets Diet Coke will trigger a $1 donation by the brand to heart health research and programs (up to $100,000). Follow @DietCokeUS to get involved and support the cause or visit DietCoke.com/HeartTruth for more information.

For the past five years, Diet Coke has been a passionate supporter of The Heart Truth®, a national campaign to raise awareness of women’s heart health. For Diet Coke, this partnership is part of its ongoing commitment to encourage new generations of people to be healthy, stay active and become passionate advocates for heart health. Visit www.DietCoke.com/HeartTruth for more information.

For the past five years, Diet Coke has been a passionate supporter of The Heart Truth®, a national campaign to raise awareness of women’s heart health. For Diet Coke, this partnership is part of its ongoing commitment to encourage new generations of people to be healthy, stay active and become passionate advocates for heart health.

Celebrity Hairstylist Pat Sumpter Davis is stylist to famous Atlanta Housewife NeNe Leakes who made her “Glee” debut last week as synchronized swim coach “Roz Washington”.

Don’t forget to catch NeNe’s second “Glee” appearance on February 7th!

To achieve her character’s chic short look:

1. Pat began with cleansing NeNe’s hair with IT&LY HAIRFASHION’S Advanced Color Protection Shampoo ideal for color treated tresses.

2. After gently towel drying, she molded the hair smooth and into the style direction she is wearing with IT&LY HAIRFASHION’S Pure Water Drops, then having NeNe sit under a preheated dryer for 30 minutes.

3. Next, she applied White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Thermal Styling Spray to protect the hair from thermal styling. The FHI Heat 4/10 Inch Platform Flat Iron was used to separate and define her hair using small sections.

Star Stylist Tip: Pat starts at the back of her head and then works her way forward so she doesn’t miss any hairs.

4. To complete the style, she used a rake like comb to create texture and finished by using and additional amount of IT&LY HAIRFASHION’S Pure Water Drops to give a brilliant camera ready shine. For a long lasting hold, she misted NeNe’s hair with White Sands Infinity Hairspray.

Today we got the news that Dazzle Dry Quick Dry Nail Polish is live on Allure.com Editors’ Fave Slideshow for this week Please see the link to both the slideshow and the Product Page below! Thanks for sharing this info.

www.allure.com/beauty-products/editors-favorites
www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup

Born Free USA’s Fourth Annual Fashion Competition for Eco-Friendly Designers Announced

Independent fashion designers are invited to enter their fur free fashions in the fourth annual Born Free USA fffashion competition for a chance to win prizes, significantly boost their fashion career, be featured in a national magazine, and help promote the ethical and environmental benefits of fur free fashion.

Entrants will have the chance to have their submissions judged by an expert panel including international design and couture legend Elizabeth Emanuel, perhaps best-known for creating Princess Diana’s wedding gown; actress, best-selling author and beauty expert Victoria Principal; and Melissa Rivers, host of fashion events on TV Guide Channel and Fashion Police on E!, among other star-studded red carpet and reality programs.

The judging panel also includes Marina Draghici, Broadway, film and television Tony Award-winning costume designer and Hollywood stylist; Julia Barr, two-time Emmy Award winning actress most famous for her role as Brooke on “All My Children”; Brita Belli, editor of E/The Environmental Magazine; eco-model, activist and green living expert Summer Rayne Oakes; and fashion stylist and journalist Devon Poer.

According to Monica Engebretson, senior program associate at Born Free USA, who oversees the competition, “This is an extraordinary opportunity for emerging fashion designers to gain exposure in the industry and showcase their talent, while promoting compassionate eco-savvy designs. Born Free’s fffashion campaign and this annual competition aim to send a message to fashion designers, retailers, and consumers that fur has no place in socially conscious ethical fashion.”

Previous fffashion competition winners include designer Valerie Mayen, a competitor on the 2009 season of Project Runway.

To compete in 2012, designers must create a fur-free woman’s or man’s coat, shirt, pants, dress, skirt or suit. For details, rules, and to enter the competition, go to www.bornfreeusa.org/fffashion. Deadline for entries is April 15, 2012. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place, selected from the top ten finalists. There will also be a “Green Award” and a “Student Award.”

Born Free USA is a nationally recognized leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation. Through litigation, legislation and public education, Born Free USA leads vital campaigns against animals in entertainment, exotic “pets,” trapping and fur, and the destructive international wildlife trade. Born Free USA brings to the United States the message of “compassionate conservation” — the vision of the United Kingdom-based Born Free Foundation, established in 1984 by Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna, stars of the iconic film “Born Free,” along with their son Will Travers, now chief executive officer of both organizations. Born Free’s mission is to end suffering of wild animals in captivity, conserve threatened and endangered species, and encourage compassionate conservation globally.

More at www.bornfreeusa.org;
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/bornfreeusa; and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BornFreeUSA.

The Golden Globe Awards were held in Los Angeles, on Sunday, January 16th, honoring the year’s biggest achievements in film and TV. This year, stars took an artistic approach to their hairstyles and kept their looks modern, effortless and fun. We found three hot trends that are all surprisingly easy to re-create at home. Here they are:

Bangs: Stars like Nicole Ritchie, Zooey Deschanel and Emma Stone walked the red carpet sporting bangs ranging from blunt and modern to soft and swept to the side. The best way to achieve this look without making a single cut are the new E! Live from the Red Carpet Swept Away Bangs ($34; QVC.com) both styles offer a non-committal way to wear bangs.

Effortless yet Feminine: Instead of stiff styles, celebs opted for softer pulled back updo variations that looked undone yet effortless. This hairstyle is easy to achieve and looks good on anyone. Add some volume to your hair by prepping it with UNITE Expanda Dust ($26.25; Unitehair.com) throughout strands and pulling hair into either a chignon or ponytail by using your hands – not a brush.

Ponytails: Hair trends come and go, but keeping hair simply pulled back into a severe ponytail always makes a comeback to the red carpet. From Amanda Peet to Sarah Michelle Gellar, celebs wore their hair pulled back – what’s their secret to a full pony? Try adding in extensions with the new E! Live from the Red Carpet 23 inch Wrap Around Pony ($49; Extensions.com).

Lancôme ambassadress Kate Winslet’s look from the Golden Globes was created by Avon Global Creative Color Director Jillian Dempsey.

“Kate Winslet’s look was shimmering, soft and sophisticated,” said Dempsey.

Here is how she did it:

She used taupe and champagne shades on Kate’s eyes and lots of rich mascara for extra definition. A pop of rose blush on her cheeks gave Kate a youthful, natural-looking flush. Jillian topped it off with a creamy rose lip color for a fresh finish.

EYES
Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Lashes Mascara in So Black!
Lancôme Modéle Sourcils Brow Groomer
Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Perfect Eyes Kit Eyeshadow in Smoky Eyes
Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof Long Lasting Eyeliner in Café

FACE & CHEEKS
Lancôme Teint Idole 24H Foundation (available in March)
Lancôme Translucence Mattifying Silky Pressed Powder
Avon MagiX Face Perfector
Stila Convertible Color in Lillium

LIPS
Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipstick in Delicate Lace (available in February)

The Clearogen System from Advanced Skin & Hair has passed the test! This is a three piece system that includes Clearogen’s Foaming Cleanser, Clarfying Toner & Acne Lotion. Clinical studies reveal that in an eight week, double blind, placebo controlled, randomized study, Clearogen was compared to Benzoyl Peroxide 5% and outperformed it with reduction in irritation and decreased sebum production. But, what sold me, is that my 17 year old nephew Frank approves it! He says that compared to other acne control systems he has tried this gets the job done easily in three quick steps. He uses it every day.

www.clearogen.com

OLEHENDRIKSEN Truth Serum Collagen Booster received a Natural Health Magazine Beauty Award. Natural Health magazine calls this a “Miracle Worker”. It’s a potent Vitamin C complex that brightens, smoothes and helps aging skin look better and healthier. Vitamin C is the key ingredient but the formula also includes green tea, grapefruit and orange extracts and alpha lipoic acid. Go ahead and check out the other products in the OLEHENDRIKSEN skin care line. I will be.

www.olehenriksen.com

(post taken from the home page at It’s a Glam Thing)

Designer: Madeleine St. Clair
Isabelle Clutch in Black or Gold Silk Satin with Swarovski crystal Star Clasp
Retail: $350
Available: www.MadeleineStClair.com