Still looking for that great Mother’s Day gift idea or maybe just some fun items for Memorial Day? Here are some that I recently shared on FOX-46 “Good Day Charlotte”.
Find them here!:
Eva Mendes statement necklace – New York and Company
Orange Kailee Tote – Macy’s
Bella Floral Print Scarf – Robert Matthew
Touchscreen-Friendly Driving Gloves – Sundriven
“Stella” shoes – Arcopedico
Olivia Wilde Looks Striking at Met Gala with a Simple, Smooth Hairstyle
Olivia Wilde looks stunning on the red carpet tonight in a Prada gown for the 2015 Met Gala. Celebrity hair stylist, Ben Skervin, wanted to accentuate her style with a beautiful headband knotted in grey silk. “I wanted to keep the hair slick and simple, but I also liked the idea of keeping it graphic.” See below for steps from Ben on how to get Olivia’s look using Goldwell.
Skervin applied the Goldwell Style Sign Naturally Full Bodifying Blowdry & Finish Spray which not only helped add thickness to the hair, but it also created the beautiful, satin smooth finish that he needed to achieve with this style.
Goldwell Naturally Full
Once the hair was dry, Skervin then used a straightening iron to get the hair pin straight. He parted the hair down the center and used the Goldwell Style Sign Big Finish Volume Hairspray to smooth down the baby hairs around the hair line and along the part.
Goldwell Big Finish Spray
Lastly, Skervin added the headband and did one final straightening with the irons over the ends of the hair. He used a small amount of the Goldwell Elixir Versatile Oil Treatment on the very ends of the hair for smoothness. And then finally, he applied a small amount of additional hair spray to keep everything in place
Goldwell Elixr
For more information on Goldwell products visit http://www.goldwell.us/
11th Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin Rolls Out
(Boca Raton, FL) – March 12, 2015 If you can use toilet paper to make a beautiful wedding dress you just might win $10,000 and have your entry made into a real gown!
Everyone likes to save money here and there. And for some, saving money on weddings is more than a hobby, and a little less than an obsession. Laura Gawne and Susan Bain operate the popular website www.Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com.
The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin begins March 12, 2015 for the eleventh year in a row.
For the first time ever, Kleinfeld Bridal will create a wearable gown inspired by the Grand Prize Winner’s Entry! Contestants have until May 12, 2015 to submit their paper masterpieces. Top ten entries will be chosen then online voting will be open to the public.
The top ten dresses and their designers will be flown to New York City to participate in a live fashion show finale event at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City on June 17, 2015 where the top three winners will be chosen.
At the Finale Event, the dress entries will be judged by members of Cheap Chic Weddings, Charmin, Co-Owner of Kleinfeld, Mara Urshel and Celebrity Judge Mikie Russo, event planner and host of “Mikie Saves the Date” on FYI Network.
“The contest has grown immensely over the last ten years and we are always in awe of the beautiful gowns created by the contestants.” says Susan Bain, Co-Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings. “We specialize in making weddings chic on a budget but these designs often surpass even our imaginations.” added Laura Gawne, Co-Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings.
The Grand Prize winner will see their design created into a beautiful gown and receive $10,000, the second place winner will receive $5000 and the third place winner will receive $2500.
Here’s How to Enter:
First: Plan your design.
Second: Grab some Charmin Toilet Paper (Ultra Strong, Ultra Soft or Basic), tape and/or glue and/or needle and thread (that’s all you can use)! To help offset the cost of designing these memorable creations; Charmin is providing coupons by request at TPDresscontest@gmail.com
Third: Make the dress and headpiece on your model or mannequin and take some clear, unaltered digital photos (front, back and side). The dress must be able to be worn by a human!
All photos and an Official Entry form are to be submitted to Cheap Chic Weddings at TPDresscontest@gmail.com by May 12, 2015 at 11:00 PM EST. There is no entry fee. The Judging Panel at Cheap Chic Weddings will judge the digital photo entries.
View top and winning entries: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2015.html
Official contest rules along with lots of other wedding cost saving tips and information can be found at www.Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com.
Toilet paper wedding dresses
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When you were little do you remember going through your mother’s makeup drawer? You played with everything, tried on her blush, eye shadow and even dabbed on her favorite perfume. That’s probably when she started telling you about finding your signature scent? I know that’s what my mom did. In the morning I would sit at her vanity and play with all her makeup while she did my hair. That’s when I had my first perfume lesson. I didn’t use much while I was a teenager but now as an adult I cannot leave my house without it.
eye on beauty fragrances
Check out my video on Eye On Beauty here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTlOqbaGRu0
Eye On Beauty fragrances have recently been added to my collection. Some people have a hard time choosing just one scent, guess I’m one of them lol. After just one whiff of the scents, it may happen to you too. Eye On Beauty is free of all chemicals, not tested on animals and is safe for sensitive skin. Unlike your typical fragrance, Eye On Beauty are more like oils. They absorb into the skin (will not clog pores) for all day scent. The scents are soft and therapeutic, not overwhelming so you don’t feel like you bathed in perfume. Isn’t that the worst sometimes? Happened to me once. I put to much on and my mom made me retake my bath. I guess I was still in perfume training.
Eye on Beauty
Eye On Beauty’s fragrance come in portable roll on tubes. No more oversized bottles to lug around. Now you can smell good all day especially after a sweaty gym visit. Just stick it in your bag or purse pocket and go.
Eye On Beauty carries a variety of fragrance, cosmetics and even something for the fur babies. Start smelling great and know it’s safe for your body with Eye On Beauty. Feel like a celebrity. 🙂 For more check out www.eyeonbeauty.info
(stay tuned for an Eye on Beauty video coming soon) 🙂
Rosamund Pike’s look was a showstopper at last night’s 87th annual Academy Awards.
Her hair was styled exclusively with Oscar Blandi products by Kylee Rae Heath. Here is the breakdown straight from Kylee:
“It was key to have it look easy and untried. We wanted to create tons of texture.”
Kylee Rae Heath
TO CREATE THE LOOK:
1. Starting on damp hair I sprayed Oscar Blandi Protein Mist throughout the hair.
2. I then applied Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Mousse and combed the product through.
3. Next, I blew her hair out creating volume and movement. Before using a Sultra 3/4 inch sized barrel and a 1inch sized marcel iron to create texture, I sprayed Oscar Blandi Dry Styling Heat Protect Spray.
4. Once the texture was in place, I used a comb to section from behind the left ear, over the head to the top of the right ear.
5. I pulled the back section into a ponytail. Then, looking in a mirror together, I pulled the front section back to meet the ponytail securing with bobby pins.
6. I sprayed the look into place and twisted the ponytail into a bun and pinned it. Then finished the look with the Pronto Lacca Medium Hold Hairspray and applied the Polish Glossing Creme to the short hair of her undercut.
Oscar Blandi
NYC CELEBRITY HAIR STYLIST JEFF CHASTAIN
LAUNCHES HAIR CARE LINE EXCLUSIVELY ON BIRCHBOX.COM
Jeff Chastin
Parlor haircare
February 2, 2015 – NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Today Jeff Chastain, a New York City celebrity hair stylist, and Birchbox, a leading beauty and grooming company, announce the launch of PARLOR by Jeff Chastain, a line of multitasking hair care and styling products that combine professional quality with everyday ease for fresh, no-fuss style. Chastain – whose celebrity clients include Sarah Jessica Parker, Kerry Washington, Keri Russell, Sam Rockwell, Chris Messina, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Kristen Taekman, among others – designed and developed the collection exclusively for Birchbox.
Inspired by his signature practice of “product cocktailing” – using several different products at once – Chastain created PARLOR by Jeff Chastain, blending the benefits of his favorite products into single, easy-to-use formulas. The launch collection, available today on Birchbox.com, consists of four unisex products: Moisturizing Sea Salt Spray, Smoothing Blow Out Spray, Detangling Leave-In Conditioner and Reworkable Hold Paste. Two additional products – the Texturizing Finishing Spray and Flexible Hold Spray – will launch in May 2015.
“In my experience working with other salon hair brands, I’ve noticed that you often have to use two or more products together to get the desired effect. This always leaves you with too many products in your bathroom that you aren’t using,” says Jeff Chastain. “Every product in the PARLOR by Jeff Chastain line can be used alone to get great style because I’ve done the mixing for you.”
All products contain nourishing sweet almond extract and feature a refined but addictive fragrance with notes of ripe peach, fresh cut grass, and white woods. The bottles and secondary packaging have a premium, soft-touch finish with a sleek silhouette to give the collection a luxury-brand feel at a more accessible price point.
“Jeff Chastain is a long time friend of mine, Hayley’s, and the brand,” said Katia Beauchamp, Birchbox, Co-Founder and Co-CEO. “When Jeff came to us about launching his first hair care line, it was a natural fit. We loved the products and his vision for the line, and really stand behind this brand.”
PARLOR by Jeff Chastain is available today exclusively on Birchbox.com and at the Birchbox store in SoHo, with products retailing individually from $24.00-$28.00.
o Debut Collection – February 2, 2015
§ Moisturizing Sea Salt Spray – $24.00: part beach wave spray, part leave-in conditioner, giving hair that covetable surfer-girl texture without the drying effects of salt water
§ Smoothing Blow Out Spray – $24.00: an all-in-one hear protectant, blow-dry aid, and smoothing treatment
§ Detangling Leave-In Conditioner – $24.00: the perfect detangler combined with thermal protection in the form of a leave-in conditioner
§ Reworkable Hold Paste – $24.00: combines the softness and flexibility of a styling cream with the definition of a paste
o May 2015 Launch (waitlist)
§ Texturizing Finishing Spray – $28.00
§ Flexible Hold Spray – $24.00
About Birchbox
Launched in 2010, Birchbox is a leading beauty e-commerce company for both men and women. Birchbox redefines the retail process by offering consumers a personalized way to discover, learn about and purchase the best beauty, grooming and lifestyle products. With more than 800,000 members, Birchbox users enjoy first-touch experiences with new products each month and exclusive access to expert editorial content to help them get the most out of each item. Additionally, through Birchbox’s online store, customers can shop a handpicked selection of full-sized products from more than 800 top brands such as Beauty Protector, Benefit, Cynthia Rowley, Caudalie, Liz Earle, dr. brandt and Joie. Birchbox is headquartered in the US and available in Canada, France, Spain, the UK, and Belgium. In 2014, Birchbox opened its first brick and mortar store in New York. For more info check out www.birchbox.com
About Jeff Chastain
Jeff Chastain is a New York City stylist with over 14 years’ experience. Owner of the Jeff Chastain Parlor salon in Chelsea, he recently opened BLOWN by Jeff Chastain, a blowout bar in the East Village. Jeff’s celebrity clientele includes Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Arianna Huffington, Jonathan Tucker, Jenna Fischer, Sam Rockwell, and Leslie Bibb. He is the personal hairstylist for Kristen Taekman of The Real Housewives of New York City. Fans of PARLOR by Jeff Chastain will love Jeff’s down-to-earth, welcoming personality. Despite his success, he remains lighthearted and doesn’t take himself too seriously. To learn more about Jeff Chastain visit http://www.parlorbyjeffchastain.com.
I have a lot of friends who are pretty tough when it comes to buying gifts. So, I’m always looking for something unique. This morning I found a really interesting BBC video clip spotlighting a new book called Vintage Black Glamour that looks fabulous!
The author, Nichelle Gainer, started a Tumblr page on the topic after discovering that black actors, entertainers, models, etc. were greatly underrepresented in most depictions of Hollywood’s golden age of glamour. The resulting recently published coffee table book not only contains those photographs but also biographies of some of the men and women who paved the way for current-day celebrities.
I can think of at least three friends who’ll be getting this for Christmas! Take a look…Maybe you know someone who would love it too:)
Lena Horne | Vintage Black Glamour by Nichelle Gainer
More about the book: http://vintageblackglamourbook.com/
About 2 years ago while working behind the chair I noticed that my right wrist was feeling extremely weak and in a lot of pain every time I either picked up my shears or my blow dryer. As a professional stylist, my blow dryer tends to be a little heavier than an everyday blow dryer that can be found in your local supermarket. At home I use my lighter weight blow dryer but even that one enflames my wrist. I also do not enjoy doing my own hair. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago a good friend of mine introduced me to a product that made me happy to style my hair again. It is called the Blo & Go! A great product that helps those who are injured or may have arthritis have the freedom and ability to style their own hair again! Check out my how to video below on YouTube and check out www.bloandgo.com for more details and how you can get your very own!
Blo & Go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43nrJnQQBCY&feature=youtu.be
Now that red carpet beauty is right at your fingertips with Gloss & Toss Shine Serum and Fortify Hair and Nail Supplement. Created by celebrity hair stylist Billy Lowe, Gloss & Toss are must have beauty products. Gloss & Toss really shows us that beauty is not only on the outside but starts in the inside as well. All products have NEVER been tested on animals and has received the LEAPING BUNNY certification. This is the highest cruelty-free seal of approval.
When I first received Gloss & Toss I couldn’t wait to try out the shine serum and the supplements. Always having trouble with acne, split ends and splitting nails, the Fortify supplements are what I dove into first. We have all heard the phrase ” you are what you eat” right? Whatever we put into our bodies will eventually make its way on the outside. Fortified with BIOTIN, Ginkgo Biloba and Grape Seed, each tablet is a miracle in a capsule and soon you will start seeing what you eat. (forgot to mention they are also Soy-Free). In the first 3 days I started noticing a difference in my skin, my acne was clearing up, my hair was softer and my nails where no longer breaking every time I touched something. Now that was just the first 3 days, you can imagine my surprise after the first week.
Gloss & Toss Supplement
With all the excitement from the supplements I had totally forgotten that I also received the Gloss & Toss Shine Serum. This light-weight non greasy formula is not your grandma’s remedy for shine, frizz free, humidity resistant hair. First applying it to wet hair, I blow-dried my hair in no time flat and then proceeded to put more in after flat ironing focusing mostly on my ends which are really dry. It was almost like giving my hair a drink of water. The greatest part of this product is it will not build up on hair and it will last through a couple washes.
Gloss & Toss Shine Serum
No wonder so many celebrities are in love with this product. It is definitely “celebrity shine in a bottle”.
So don’t be shy, go to www.glossandtoss.net to get your very own celebrity hair, skin and nails! Also be sure to check out their other products simply by clicking their “shop” tab.
