September 6, 2012

Aéropostale’s Celebrity Closet Contest with Chloë Grace Moretz

Do you dream about having a closet like a celebrity? We do! This is exciting news from Aéropostale!

To kick off Back-To-School, Aéropostale is inviting all of us to enter to win our a dream closet! Aéropostale’s celebrity brand ambassador Chloë Grace Moretz will pick one lucky fashionista to win her own “Chloë Celebrity Closet”. The winner will receive a check for $10 THOUSAND DOLLARS!! and be able to shop for everything and anything she wants.

It’s simple to enter: Just upload a picture of your closet to facebook.com/aeropostale or on a mobile device at aerocelebcloset.com and explain why you deserve to win!

Spread the word to vote for you starting September 7th and lasting until September 27th at facebook.com/aeropostale or on a mobile device at aerocelebcloset.com. Chloe will pick the winner after the final voting period is done from September 27th to October 5th.

The page will be LIVE on September 7, tomorrow!!


Good luck from Adrienne & Rachel xo xo

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September 6, 2012

THOMAS DUNKIN COIFS ISLA FISHER

SEBASTIAN PROFESSIONAL STYLIST THOMAS DUNKIN COIFS ISLA FISHER FOR NEW YORK CITY PREMIERE OF ‘BACHELORETTE’

On Tuesday, September 5th at Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema in New York City, Bachelorette actress Isla Fisher sported a gold beaded Stella McCartney dress complemented by a modern and wavy asymmetric down ‘do. Celebrity hairstylist Thomas Dunkin for Sebastian Professional coifed her hair to create a fresh, gorgeous red carpet look.

To achieve Isla’s asymmetric style, follow Thomas Dunkin’s tips:

1.       Apply Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray to the roots of damp hair and Sebastian Professional Thickefy Foam to the lengths.

2.       Blow-dry the hair using a large round brush and put the hair up into pin curls.

3.       Let the hair cool and create an asymmetric low ponytail.

4.       Pull a few pieces out around the front for added softness and use Sebastian Professional Shine Crafter Wax to define individual pieces.

5.       Spritz the hair with Sebastian Professional Trilliant for a shiny red carpet look.

For more information on Sebastian Professional please visit: www.sebastianprofessional.com.

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September 6, 2012

Fashion’s Night Out with Lancôme

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (611 Fifth Avenue, NYC 10022) – 12pm to 8pm
Experience Lancôme’s newest fragrance La Vie Est Belle and discover why Life is Beautiful at Saks. Get Julia Roberts’ look from the campaign and find out how to amp it up for night. Customers are invited to enjoy personalized engraving and embellishments on their favorite Lancôme lipsticks, compacts and fragrances.

BLOOMINGDALE’S (1000 Third Avenue, NYC 10022) – 12pm to 8pm
Light up your night and illuminate your eyes with Lancôme’s latest skincare innovation, new Génifique Eye Light-Pearl. Learn how to brighten your face and receive eye-illuminating makeovers with quick 2-minute touchups or full makeovers from Lancôme’s National Makeup Artist Manuel Villegas and the Pro Team.

LORD & TAYLOR (424 Fifth Avenue, NYC 10018) – 12pm to 8pm
Light up your night and Illuminate your Eyes with Lancôme’s latest skincare innovation, new Génifique Eye Light-Pearl. Learn how to brighten your face and receive eye-illuminating makeovers with quick 2-minute touchups or full makeovers from Lancôme’s National Makeup Artist Tarek Abbas and the Pro Team.

SEPHORA
Stop by and get the star treatment with Lancôme’s newest mascara, Hypnôse Star. Inspired by the playfully mischievous Betty Boop and top model Daria Werbowy, learn how to get the most show-stopping, glamorous eyes ever.

SEPHORA FIFTH AVENUE (597 Fifth Avenue, NYC 10017) – 6pm to 9pm
SEPHORA TIMES SQUARE (200 West 42nd Street, NYC 10036 ) – 6pm to 11pm
SEPHORA SOHO (555 Broadway, NYC 10012) – 6pm to 11pm

MONIKA CHIANG (125 Wooster Street, NYC 10012) – 6 to 10pm
Be among the first to see Monika Chiang’s latest collection fresh off the runway. Lancôme National Makeup Artist Darais and Lancôme Makeup Artist Andrew Sotomayor and team will bring the beauty of the runway to life with Monika Chiang-inspired painted jewelry and makeup looks that shimmer and shine.

Tweet Lancôme at @lancomeparis and share your good times and favorite FNO moments using the hash tag #LancomeFNO.

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September 5, 2012

Solve Your Problem Hair With Infusium 23

Infusium 23, the problem hair experts have been transforming “damaged, dry, frizzy, chemically treated and fine hair into shiny, managable hair” since 1924. They has been around for 88 years because they do their job well.  What is unique about Infusium 23 is that is offers customized solutions for a wide range of hair problems.

I am using Infusium 23 Repair and Renew Collection and it’s as easy as to use as 1-2-3.  1-Renew, 2-Replenish, 3-Restore.  I chose this collection because I have a combination of chemically treated/dry frizzy hair with some damage from the summer sun.  Infusium 23 Repair and Renew will help eliminate residue and buildup while nourishing the hair from root to tip helping to prevent breakage. As stated by Infusium, “Fortified with hair-healthy elements to strengthen and reveal hair’s true beauty, while diminishing the damaging effects of the past.  An i-23 Complex enriched with pro-vitamins, proteins and amino acids promotes resilience and renewal for even the most troubled hair, leaving it radiant and richly transformed”.

Infusium 23 Repair and Renew  Conditioner is important to me because my hair is so thick and curly and conditioning makes my hair softer and more manageable with added shine.  Infusium 23 Conditioner “infuses the hair cuticle to alleviate breakage caused by brushing and styling“. Infusium 23 Conditioner is “an i-23 Complex enriched with pro-vitamins, proteins and amino acids infuses and conditions hair, while protecting against future damage”.

Infusium 23 has a fantastic Leave-in Treatment.  I consider Leave-in-Treatments a bonus conditioner  hepling me to protect my hair from future damage.  Leave-in Treatments have become part of my hair care regime, and Infusium 23 has a great one.  Infusium 23 is “blended with an i-23 Complex enriched with pro-vitamins, proteins and amino acids to nourish and restore overall hair health and shine.  Protects against breakage and future damage”.  Another great reason to use Infusium 23 Leave-in Treatment is that  it works to instantly detangle wet or dry hair.

Infusium 23 offers several collections, depending on your own hair care needs.  Visit infusium23.com to learn more about their Moisture and Replenish Collection, Volume Builder Collection, Frizz Controller and Color Defender.

Infusiun 23 is priced just right with 16 oz. bottles selling for under $10.  Infusium 23  and is not tested on animals. I always like to see that.

Solve your hair problems, whatever they may be with Infusium 23.

 
 
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September 5, 2012

Chic and Sensible USA Style

I’m so thrilled to be in my hometown, Charlotte, NC this week for the Democratic National Convention!  I’ll admit, I’ve always been especially fascinated by politics.  And apparetly, I’m not the only one!  There are celebrities everywhere…Jessica Alba, Common, Hill Harper, Dave Navarro, Ashley Judd, Eva Longoria and Brad Pitt to name just a few.

I was especially excited to have the chance to be in the convention arena last night when Michelle Obama spoke.  The first lady looked absolutely stunning in her pink floral dress by American designer Tracy Reese paired with matching J. Crew pumps.  Chic and sensible.  She definitely gets my vote for great style!

 

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September 5, 2012

Paul Mitchell Protools Are A Real Smoothy

 

It’s back to school, and it’s time to hit the books, but not before my hair looks smooth, straight and just plain awesome.  How will I do this?  With a Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock, for sure!

“Whether you have mermaid waves or an afro of curls, the Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock will, for sure, straighten every strand of hair.  I have tried over 4 brands of flat irons prior to using Paul Mitchell’s Smoothing Iron and none has exceeded my standards like the Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock.  The smoothing iron has  2″ ceramic plates that distribute the heat from the iron onto your hair nice and evenly”.

“Some of the features I like is the 9 foot cord so I am not limited to using it in the bathroom.  The longer cord allows me to use the iron in almost any room in the house.  The smoothing iron heats up in no time.  By the time I brush my teeth, it is heated to 400*. Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock is also designed to prevent creases and dents because the edges are beveled, unlike many smoothing irons which crease, cut and catch your hair.  That is a very uncomfortable feeling, by the way. Paul Mitchell Smoothing iron makes hair straightening fast and easy with fantastic results.  Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock is attractive with it peacock print, making it fun and stylish looking”.

Check out the before and after pictures below.  Adrienne has very thick, wavy/curly hair and she loved the results she got.  Smooth and easy is the key with the Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock

Paul Mitchell Limited Edition Express Ion Smooth Peacock  is available ONLY in professional salons and Paul Mitchell schools.  Price varies upon location.

 

 

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September 4, 2012

BLINGGUARD Hosts Fashion’s Night Out and it’s ONLINE

 

Do you want to get in on all the fun of Fashion’s Night Out from the comfort of your own home? BLINGGUARD, the newest must-have collection of accessories that keeps your precious pieces in place and looking fabulous, will celebrate Fashion’s Night Out this year by hosting a blingtastic online event – so everyone can join in!

WHAT:  BLINGGUARD will host an evening of fun facts, fashion tips and more on Twitter. Look out for when BLINGGUARD tweets a question about jewelry, fashion or celebrity trends and re-tweet the right answer to win a complimentary BLINGGUARD product!

WHEN: Thursday, September 6th; 6:00PM-11:00PM

WHERE: www.twitter.com/blingguard

DON’T MISS IT…

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September 3, 2012

Enjoy Stress Free Mornings with Eight O’Clock Coffee

The BACK-TO-SCHOOL rush is upon us again, and that makes for some very hectic mornings. Luckily Eight O’Clock Coffee has been in the business of making mornings better for over 150 years, and they have compiled EIGHT tips for stress-free mornings.

1. Forget stopping for your morning coffee – that takes a lot of time and money. Prep your coffee pot the night before, so all you have to do when you wake up is flip the switch. Your coffee will brew as you get everyone ready and out the door.

2. Invest in a great travel mug to take your freshly brewed coffee to go. (Make sure it fits in your car’s cup holder).

3. Keep a calendar with everyone’s schedules on it right next to the coffeemaker. You can glance at it in the morning and know what’s in store for the day.

4. Pack lunches and plan outfits the night before to avoid morning confusion.

5. Keep grab-and-go breakfast foods, like granola bars and bananas, on hand.

6. Give yourself a time cushion for unexpected delays (don’t wake up at the last minute!).

7. Instead of dumping leftover coffee, store it in the fridge before you walk out the door. An iced coffee can serve as a nice afternoon pick-me-up.

8. To make mornings even easier, that smooth, rich taste of Eight O’Clock Coffee will be available in Keurig K-Cups this fall.

With these EIGHT GREAT TIPS, you can savor those last moments of summer and enjoy a smooth transition back to the daily grind.  For more information about Eight O’Clock Coffee check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EightOClockCoffee.

 

 

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September 2, 2012

L’ Occitane’s Rose Des Champs Eau De Toilette is ” Magnifique” !

I truly believe in synchronicity! It was August 1st, my birthday, and I had just found out that after twenty five years of using a fragrance I really adored, it was no longer going to be available. I started to think about all of the years and memories that fragrance and I had experienced and just as I was starting to get a bit sentimental, I received an email prompt on my laptop. I opened the email and it was from a public relations company I love working with and they were launching a new fragrance collection from L’Occitane en Provence….. Hmmmm! I instantly realized a synchronous moment had just occurred!

The new fragrance collection was called Rose Des Champs! I love rose… In my study of aromatherapy the essence of rose is known to promote a feeling of well being.

The packaging looked exquisite, and the promotional information described Rose Des Champs as, (quote)”A rose with a slightly rebellious nature that reigns over the fields of Provence carrying an air of freedom, and the collection captured this freedom in a floral, pastoral, colorful scent.”

I instantly replied and inquired about writing about this new intriguing fragrance. Within a few days I received Rose Des Champs Eau de Toilette, and from the first spray of it’s soft gentle rose scent I knew that I had met the new fragrance I would be making memories with!

Now I’d like to share this beautiful fragrance collection with you, and inspire “you” to give it a try.


This is the fragrance I received. Rose Des Champs Eau de Toilette,
priced at $45.00.


Next is Rose Des Champs Pearl Hand Cream, priced at $10.00.


This Rose Des Champs lovely Solid Fragrance Charm is priced at $12.00.


A Rose Des Champs Silky Body Gel is the final item in this exquisite collection, and priced at $25.00

You may purchase these products at L’Occitane’s website at:
www.usa.loccitane.com
Rose Des Champs (Page) :http://usa.loccitane.com/Search.aspx?search=rose%20des%20champs&c=82&l=1
or across the US in over 170 boutiques.

Every thing happens for a reason and I’m so thrilled with my new signature scent. I hope you are able to take a moment to “smell the roses”…. The L’Occitane Rose Des Champs Roses, and enjoy a very unique, light, and captivating new fragrance collection.

Merci!

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September 2, 2012

Try Touchback® BrowMarker to achieve a finished eyebrow which is a “must” to frame your eyes and balance your face!

Eyebrows are trending, and in the spotlight once again. Anyone can enhance their brows with a bit of properly applied brow color to complete their total look.

As a makeup artist, in my opinion, a finished eyebrow is a “must” to frame your eyes and balance your face!

Working on many different faces over the years I’ve seen a variety of eyebrow challenges that women have dealt with. I myself have a sparse uneven “right” eyebrow. It truly can be frustrating, but there is hope and a great product that is very easy to use and gives a natural look as it creates a fuller more attractive eyebrow.

It’s called TouchBack® BrowMarker by Colormark®. This is a very versatile tool to help fill out and shape your eyebrows.

TouchBack® by Colormark® for eyebrows

This product has a perfect size tip that allows you to create a precise feathered effect to your eyebrow by filling in sparse areas, coloring any gray hairs, as well as subtly correcting and balancing the shape of your brows!

To get an idea of how your brows should be shaped and find out more about the Touchback® Brow Marker please visit:
http://www.touchbackbrow.com/howitworks/index.html

I’ve used my right eyebrow as an example to show how Touchback® can “naturally” correct and create a nice looking balanced brow!

My right eyebrow without Touchback®

That right eyebrow has always been a challenge for me since it has very little hair at the tail of the brow. Most pencils would rub off throughout the day, and many years ago I actually had my eyebrows permanently defined. (You can still see a slight shadow of color at the end of my eyebrow.)

Now let’s take a look at that same brow using Touchback® and I’ll explain all of the ways I used the “smooth Touchback® flow marker” to correct my problem brow!

On clean and non-moisturized skin, I first used the tip of the Touchback@ applicator to feather my whole eyebrow with tiny little “hairlike” strokes. What is so nice about this product is even where you “THINK” you may have no hairs, as in my case at the tail of my brow, the Touchback™ will color those little invisible hairs, and your brow will instantly look better! I then very lightly went over my brow again and muted the feathered strokes adding a soft layer of color to complete the look of my brow. I waited a few moments and then brushed my brow for an all over finished look.

It gives a boost to your confidence that this color will not rub off throughout the day and is easily removed with soap and water.
I use a Q-tip to remove my brow color and then do my facial cleansing routine!

So now you can see how easy it is to create and correct a brow with Touchback® Brow Marker.

I encourage you to go to the link I listed above, use the illustration as a guide to see how your brows line up, get Touchback® and get “your” brows back in shape!

Remember that a well groomed eyebrow will always give you a “classy” finished look!

Touchback® Brow Markers come in Blonde, Auburn, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, and Soft Black, and you may purchase Touchback® at:
https://colormetrics.com/touchback-browmarker/

Great job Touchback@ ! For variety of colors, ease of application, and long wearing power you get a 5-STAR review!!

(Source of information from website and PR copy. “Preparation” directions for use of Touchback® were followed when correcting my right eyebrow shape for this article.)

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