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 1, 2012

AMERICAN BISTRO AT THE STRAND HOTEL NYC

DEBUTS ‘FOOD IS FASHION’ MENU CELEBRATING BELOVED DESIGNERS AND COLLECTIONS AND HONORING STYLE ICONS HELEN GURLEY-BROWN, ZELDA KAPLAN

-Fashion forward menu offers a tasteful celebration of the connection between food and fashion –

The Strand Hotel NYC’s Strand American Bistro Restaurant will unveil its Fashion Week menu celebrating iconic fashion collections and designers along with specialty cocktail tributes to the late stylish magazine maven Helen Gurley-Brown and fashion icon Zelda Kaplan, September 8 – 30, 2012. The three-course menu, created by wunderkind Executive Chef Kelvin Fernandez, is complimented by specialty cocktails served in both American Bistro Restaurant and Top of the Strand rooftop bar and lounge. ‘Food is Fashion’ menu pays tribute to notable designers and fashion houses with a pairing of appetizers, entrees and desserts in the signature hues of noted designers and fashion houses: Christopher Kane, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermés, Max Mara, Robert Rodriguez and Valentino. The menu is priced at just $38 per person and will be served daily Monday through Sunday 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. for dinner. Price excludes tax and gratuities. Reservations are required and can be made by calling restaurant 646-368-6395.

The popular Top of the Strand rooftop bar and lounge will also feature fashion-inspired cocktails, available for $15 each, celebrating the long and storied lives of two of New York’s beloved fashion icons Helen Gurley-Brown and Zelda Kaplan. Zelda Kaplan and Helen Gurley Brown were revered for their storied careers and trendsetting styles. Ms. Kaplan passed away during fashion week in February 2012 and Ms. Gurley-Brown passed away this August.

FOOD IS FASHION

First

Cauliflower Soup

Parmesan Crisp, White Truffle Essence, Chive Oil

Valentinoʼs 1960 White Collection

Butternut Squash Risotto

Squash Puree, Sage Butter, Maple Smoked Bacon

Hermès Fall 2012 Collection

Second

Seared Diver Scallop

Crispy Spiced Florets, Cauliflower Puree, Orange Brown Butter

Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2009 Collection

Braised Beef Angus Short Rib

Spinach Custard, Parsnip Trio

Robert Rodriguez Collection

Third

Crispy Cheesecake

Graham Cracker Streusel, Caramel, Tahitian Vanilla

Max Mara Fall 2012 Collection

Chefʼs Chocolate Molten

Crème Anglaise, Dulce de Leche

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 Collection

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Top of the Strand – Fashion Week Cocktails – $15

The Five Point Cut

Bulldog Gin, Lillet Rouge, Solerno Blood Orange

Liqueur, Absinthe Rinse

The Gurley-Brown Show

Prosecco, Rhubarb Bitters, Sugar, Rose Petal

The Legend of Zelda

Jalapeno-infused Avion Silver Tequila, Fresh

Cilantro, Ginger & Lime

* * * *

Located in the heart of New York’s fashion district on West 37th Street off 5th Avenue, The Strand American Bistro Restaurant in the Strand Hotel NYC is a favorite haunt in the fashion district. New York Fashion Week is among the busiest periods for both the hotel and restaurant. Since its opening nearly three years ago the Strand Hotel NYC and restaurant American Bistro have hosted Fashion Week events. The Strand American Bistro is a 115-seat venue with a signature alabaster bar and lounge featuring classic American cuisine. The restaurant features original artwork and fashion photographs throughout; including a stunning backdrop in the main dining room is a 6 x 28 foot masterpiece entitled Hemaspora by San Francisco-based artist Rex Ray.

Top of the Strand rooftop bar and lounge is a hip urban retreat; Manhattan meets Nikki Beach, in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. An intimate glass-enclosed bar lounge designed by Sex and the City”, “Devil Wears Prada” set designer, Lydia Marks, Top of the Strand features unobstructed views of historic New York City buildings, landmarks including the Empire State Building. Live entertainment is featured weekly along with an extensive selection of custom drinks.

Opened in 2009 as New York’s first fashion hotel, The Strand Hotel is considered an homage to the iconic fashion figures, décor and style that defined a generation and an industry. Throughout the hotel’s public spaces and guestrooms are black and white vintage prints from the pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair, taken by photographers Clifford Collin, Richard Rutledge, Eduard Steichen, John Rawlings, Toni Frissel and Lusha Nelson and others. The fashion theme is continued through the guestrooms, each capturing the glamour and elegance of Old Hollywood with Bogart-style furnishings, art-deco style boudoir chairs, decadent color schemes, luxurious baths outfitted in imported slate and marble; high-end bedding and linens, and plush bathrobes and slippers. The piece de resistance is the New York City views from all 177 guestrooms; views of true New York City-scapes including legendary water towers and the Empire State building.

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August 21, 2012

Summer Splurges…

It’s a Glam Thing Kathy Hodge interviews Lifestyle Expert Merilee Kern – “Summer Splurges”

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August 20, 2012

Eva Chen of Teen Vogue!

“Back to school” Saturday is over but Eva’s expert “Back to School” Style tips and suggestions are still a go! Thank you Eva Chen. It is always a pleasure to see you.

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August 6, 2012

More hair news…

Color Formulations for the Movie Moonrise Kingdom by Frank Barbosa 

    

Kara Hayward (Suzy) ~ Moonrise Kingdom

Celebrity hairstylist Frank Barbosa (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2467937/) shares his color formulations from behind the scenes of Moonrise Kingdom with actress Kara Hayward. According to Frank, “Hair color plays an important role in portraying the actresses’ character”.

About Moonrise Kingdom: The movie is set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s. A young boy and girl fall in love and decide to run away together and the town is turned upside down looking for them.

Frank Barbosa transformed Kara Hayward (Suzy) the lead actress’s hair into a naturally sun kissed look. The director for the film wanted warm tones with golden highlights that you find summer hair achieves naturally with the sun. To achieve, he took her level 5 to a level 7 using IT&LY HAIRFASHION‘s Aquarly 8D (Light Gold Blonde) with 20 Volume Aquarly Developer on the roots and 30 Volume on the mid-shaft to the ends. Next, he painted Easily Blonde highlights to appear like the hair had been naturally weathered by the sun. To maintain her color during filming, Frank Barbosa used IT&LY’s Delyton demi-permanent hair color system.

Kara Hayward with Frank Barbosa

 After the film wrapped, Frank Barbosa transformed Kara’s hair to her natural level 5 by using IT&LY’s Aquarly 5N (Light Brown) mixed with a little with 5C (Light Ash Brown) to the mid-shaft and ends leaving some of the golden highlights out by applying IT&LY’s Pure Conditioner to them and wrapping them in foils. To create a more ombre result he applied 5C (Light Ash Brown) at the root area for more depth. After processing Frank applied IT&LY’s Delyton 4N to add additional depth and intensive shine. According to Frank Barbosa, “We were both so happy!”

 Kara Hayward w Frank Barbosa

 Kara Hayward with Frank Barbosa
 

About IT&LY Hairfashion: In 1989, IT&LY Hairfashion N.A., Inc. began its mission and commitment to creating an eco-friendly corporate environment as well as the use of emerging green technologies in the production of its extensive line of environmentally friendly products.

 

 

 

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July 25, 2012

Get Glam FAST!

Wow, it’s been a busy summer!  I’ve had a ton of great auditions lately.  Traditionally, summer has always been the slower time for actors who work in television because most productions go on hiatus during this time of the year.  But over the past 5 years or so a lot of that has changed.  TV shows along with films, commercials, industrials and webisodes, are in production throughout the year now.  So (thankfully) I always seem to be studying lines and running off to a casting.

Here’s a little tip from “Acting 101”:  When you go in for an audition you should always try to “look the part”.  So if you’ re reading for the part of a lawyer, you shouldn’t show up in jeans and a tee shirt, unless the script specifically says that’s what the character is wearing.  And, of course your makeup should match the part as well. 

My "Tough Lawyer" look!

The thing is, I rarely have lots of time to sit in front of a mirror to get ready.  While some roles might just call for a little mascara and lip gloss, most of the time I’m reading for parts that require full “glam” makeup.  And casting directors do expect you to come in “camera ready”.   Luckily, over the years, I’ve been able to get my entire full-makeup routine down to about 12 minutes.  Pretty good, huh? 

The Glam look!

Well, I should say it’s 12 minutes if I’m using mascara.  But, whenever I’ve tried to use false eyelashes, it’s more like 20-25 minutes, if I’m lucky. I’ll admit it:  I’ve always been a faux lash challenged.  But I love them!  They just really give your eyes that extra little pop that really shows up on camera or stage.  But with having to wait around for the glue to dry and then the challenge of putting them on straight, wearing them has never really fit well into my fast routine…..until now! I’ve just started wearing Andrea® Redi-Lash Self-Adhesive Lashes and they are fantastic!   

If you’re looking for maximum  “glamness” with minimal effort, you’ll definitely want to try these.  They’re lightweight, comfortable and come in several popular styles.  And they even come with an extra adhesive strip that allows you to use them multiple times if you’re careful cleaning and storing them.  I really like #53S for daytime or #33S for nighttime special occasions. 

Andrea® Redi-Lash Self-Adhesive Lashes Styles 53S and 33S

 
Of course, for lash pros who’d rather go with the tried and true method, I’d say go for the Andrea® ModLash line.  They’re made of sterilized, 100% human hair and there are more styles available.  Models, celebrities and makeup artists everywhere love these. 

Andrea® ModLash 100% human hair Lashes - Styles 21 and 13

 
But, just like body types, eyes come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.  When it comes to false eyelashes, one size doesn’t fit all.  Certain lash styles suit some eye shapes better than others.  Take a look at the the  Andrea® Lashes website for a helpful Eyelash Selector to take the guesswork out of choosing the perfect lash for you!

 

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July 25, 2012

PROJECT

After three successful days of uniting both emerging and established designers with fashion’s most influential personalities, PROJECT New York was a huge success! PROJECT Las Vegas is next! ABOUT PROJECT: Launched in 2003, PROJECT is the world’s preeminent advanced contemporary fashion event. Held bi-annually in New York and Las Vegas, PROJECT features the most innovative and creative brands and attracts the most significant retailers in the global marketplace by connecting them in a vibrant and community-focused environment. For more information,  visit www.projectshow.com.
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July 17, 2012

WAI Hope

WAI Hope Organic Skincare

 

Knowledge is power. We as a culture have become more aware of what we put into our bodies. We have become more conscious of reading labels and looking for pure ingredients. Reading labels is important not only in our foods, but in our cosmetics. “Everything placed on the skin is absorbed into the bloodstream in just 37 seconds.  It is vital that we use the best products made with organic, genuine ingredients to help our skin and overall well-being. Not just for ourselves, but for others that we care about.” Says WAI Hope Organic Skincare founder Vincene Parrinello.

 

A cancer survivor, with nurses training, Parrinello began creating a line of skincare products for herself and people like her whose skin changed after taking medications, having a serious illness or experiencing quite a bit of stress. All of these factors age the skin by damaging the chromosomal DNA telomeres and disrupt the cells ability to repair itself. These products are made with certified organic ingredients here in the USA manufactured in FDA compliant facilities.

 

The result is a cyclic skin care regime, for all skin types, where organic ingredients and holistic, authentic formulations can help transform your complexion or just help it look healthy and vibrant. The first part of the cycle begins with the skin care line offers resistance to damage from environmental factors such as UVA/UVB radiation and pollutants as well as free radicals, poor diet, medications, lack of sleep and improper exercise. Impurities are released from the skin with proper balanced cleansing. The skin’s appearance gets renewed by exfoliation and stimulating cell turnover, optimizing skin renewal. Cell damage is then repaired and offset by nourishing the skin with essential vital nutrients from genuine ingredients masterfully developed to replenish compromised skin. Skin is provided critical hydration to enable better resiliency and “rebound behavior” associated with more youthful complexions.

 

From an ex-scientist point of view, I love the process and ingredients that WAI Hope uses. The raw materials and ingredients are protected and” cleaned” with a special oxygenation process that kills all microbes and microorganisms while enhancing the natural antioxidant properties of the actual ingredients. Ingredients include blend of organic melons that stimulate collagen and elastin, cactus extracts which help trap moisture and release oxygen, and rare Red Fijian Seaweed which has clinical findings that it possesses anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

 
I have seriously started looking at labels on everything! We are exposed to enough environmental toxins and radicals…..putting more in or on your body doesn’t make sense! Finding organic and holistic products that renew repair and protect skin……well worth a try! I am loving them!

 

For more information on WAI Hope see www.waihope.com

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July 12, 2012

Anti-aging secrets you want to know…

Here are five anti-aging secrets to help you to decrease lines wrinkles and crow’s feet this summer and from now on:

IPL Laser

If your skin is in bad condition, learn more about IPL laser and be on your way to a brighter complexion. This non-surgical procedure can successfully treat acne, rosacea, sun-damage, fine lines and wrinkles, broken capillaries, age spots, blemishes, birthmarks and port wine stains and can reduce the signs of ageing.

Exfoliation

Dull, dry skin can make you look older than you are, so why not exfoliate on a regular basis? Simply rub a quality exfoliating cream over your body and wash off with lukewarm water. The small abrasives will unblock your pores and should increase your circulation – leaving you with a beautiful glow. If your complexion’s in need of a little extra TLC, you could also book a chemical peel as this polishes the top layer of skin.

Moisturize

There are many ways to look glamorous throughout 2012, but the right moisturizer can make a real difference. Find out what skin type you have from a dermatologist and ask them to recommend a decent age-busting product. There are many creams on the market, but if you know what you need it’ll make shopping easier.

Wear the right foundation

A decent foundation can hide a number of sins, so it’s essential to buy quality beauty products. Test each cream on the back of your hand to see if it matches your skin tone – before making a purchase. If you’ve got frown lines or creases, opt of a cream blusher rather than a powder as it’s less likely to settle in the ridges of your face.

Add radiance

To achieve a fresh, ‘I haven’t done a day’s work in my life’ glow, opt for a peachy blusher. Apply sparingly to your cheekbones in a natural light and use a quality makeup brush to blend the product correctly. Less is definitely more here, so don’t plaster it all over your face. If you’re on the go and have forgotten your makeup bag, rub your cheeks to stimulate blood flow and hey presto – you should look fabulous in no time.

Look great for your age and feel wonderful this summer – you know you are worth it!

(Guest post by: Isabella Franklin)

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