Happy Monday everyone! I’m in a really good mood. Instead of my usual over-thinking, over-worrying, over-everything tendencies; this weekend, I decided to let go of the controls and trust that things would be as they should. And they were. In the right circumstances, surrendering is a very simple and powerful thing.
Hmmm…I think I hear a tie-in approaching. Maybe two tie-ins (see below).
Here’s another simple and powerful thing. From DHC.
Deep Cleansing Oil
Blurb: Superstar. Try this amazing cleanser and you’ll see why it’s our most popular product worldwide. Dirt, excess oil, makeup—even waterproof mascara—and other pore-cloggers dissolve easily, leaving your face a grime-free zone that is soft to the touch. Its unique water-soluble formula rinses completely, so you’ll never see a greasy residue. Olive oil and vitamin E help ensure you won’t see dryness either.
Love this stuff! I got a few samples of this a while back and decided to try one on an overnight trip. I figured it would be easier than hauling around cleanser and makeup remover for just one night. I gave it a try, and now I’m a huge fan.
I put the oil on my hands, rubbed it all over my dry face, and rinsed. That’s it. And my face was absolutely thoroughly clean. It removed all of my makeup, and rinsed off easily and completely. My face was clean, soft, and not a bit greasy. My hands also felt really nice afterwards. I want to take this everywhere now.
DHC has a fabulous website. And their catalogue usually comes with samples. There’s also a great sale section, and…Fine Foods (I’m not kidding).
Besides the cheesy tie-in above, there’s another reason I labeled today’s post “Power Week.” Last night while I was driving home, I heard a song that fit my mood perfectly. Don’t you just love when that happens? (Answer: of course you do.)
I’m hoping you’ll still love it when you find out the song was from 1984. It’s a serious power ballad, and I’m going to embed it here for your listening pleasure. I also decided to make this a whole week of power ballads. So get out your air guitar, sing along on your hairbrush microphone, and stay tuned…
(ftc disclosure: received sample with purchase)
Hmmm…I think I hear a tie-in approaching. Maybe two tie-ins (see below).
Here’s another simple and powerful thing. From DHC.
Deep Cleansing Oil
Blurb: Superstar. Try this amazing cleanser and you’ll see why it’s our most popular product worldwide. Dirt, excess oil, makeup—even waterproof mascara—and other pore-cloggers dissolve easily, leaving your face a grime-free zone that is soft to the touch. Its unique water-soluble formula rinses completely, so you’ll never see a greasy residue. Olive oil and vitamin E help ensure you won’t see dryness either.Love this stuff! I got a few samples of this a while back and decided to try one on an overnight trip. I figured it would be easier than hauling around cleanser and makeup remover for just one night. I gave it a try, and now I’m a huge fan.
I put the oil on my hands, rubbed it all over my dry face, and rinsed. That’s it. And my face was absolutely thoroughly clean. It removed all of my makeup, and rinsed off easily and completely. My face was clean, soft, and not a bit greasy. My hands also felt really nice afterwards. I want to take this everywhere now.
DHC has a fabulous website. And their catalogue usually comes with samples. There’s also a great sale section, and…Fine Foods (I’m not kidding).
Besides the cheesy tie-in above, there’s another reason I labeled today’s post “Power Week.” Last night while I was driving home, I heard a song that fit my mood perfectly. Don’t you just love when that happens? (Answer: of course you do.)
I’m hoping you’ll still love it when you find out the song was from 1984. It’s a serious power ballad, and I’m going to embed it here for your listening pleasure. I also decided to make this a whole week of power ballads. So get out your air guitar, sing along on your hairbrush microphone, and stay tuned…
(ftc disclosure: received sample with purchase)
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Spring breezes in with a Bohemian twist on a classical theme, inspired by the ethereal, innocent beauty of the paintings of the Pre-Raphaelites.
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This Valentine’s Day “whisper” that you love her with this romantic gift set. Borghese created Il Bacio (Italian for the kiss) to celebrate the joy of love with its fruity, floral and sensual fragrance. The Romantic Whispers Set contains three intoxicating Il Bacio products that will stir the senses and delight the heart: Eau de Parfum Spray, Bath and Shower Gel, and Body Lotion. And there’s more, a Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper, Lumina High Shine Lipcolour in Milano Merlot and B Gloss Lip Gloss in Crimson Kiss plus Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara in Black. Packaged in a Bowler Bag, she wouldn’t miss the message…even if it’s only a whisper. A $132.00 value for $39.50.
Make Your Skin Glow: There's a new secret in town and it's called Girlactik Beauty Skin Glow in Glamorous. It's a velvety, warm nude pink shine that makes every skin tone absolutely luminous. This multipurpose product can be applied to your face including eyes, below eyebrows, cheeks, bridge of nose or on your shoulders, décolletage, and legs for a natural glamorous glow. Apply a tinted moisturizer on top for a beautiful, healthy looking skin. Girlactik Beauty Skin Glow is infused with vitamin e and white tea along with Jasmine Green Tea for a subtle, sexy fragrance. The skin glow is packaged in a portable compact that is easy to travel with and there is no spillage.
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It’s a known fact that winter air completely zaps the essential natural oils found in skin and hair but unfortunately, attention to the nails has long been neglected. Due to the sub-zero effects outside and the bone-dry heat that is pumped indoors, the nails take a real beating – quickly becoming dry and brittle which results in cracks, painful splits and very short-lived manicures (the shame!)
Everyone knows a super-woman. She may not wear a cape or soar through the air, but she does have the power to perform multiple daily tasks in the blink of an eye. These women – our sisters, daughters, mothers and best friends – have such hefty to-do lists that they seemingly never have time for themselves. To lend a hand to these over-extended, multi-tasking mavens, top global anti-aging skincare brand GoodSkin Labs is launching a “sponsorship” program that celebrates these busy women and provides encouragement, inspiration and tips.
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No need to “Telephone”, you can enter to win online! Simply “like” the new Remington Red Chair Ready beauty community on Facebook. Forget about painting the town red – its time to paint the town Red Chair Ready.
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Halle Berry’s performance in Frankie & Alice scored her a nomination for best performance by an actress in a motion picture-drama. The fresh-faced star rocked the red carpet and attended the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
Began by applying Kérastase Volumactive Mousse & Care Kérastase Volumactive to wet hair prior to blowdrying to give texture and volume. From there, Terry blow dried her hair with his hands, only using a round brush at the ends once almost dried to give the hair a clean, healthy, just washed type of look. Once the hair was dry, he finished with Kérastase Oléo-Relax Serum on the ends and a veil of Kérastase Double Force Hair Spray for hold.
Began by applying Kérastase Volumactive Mousse & Kérastase Nectar Thermique to her wet hair. This created volume and texture while protecting the hair from the heat of the blow-dryer. He then parted her hair down the middle to create a modern aesthetic. Following, he twisted the hair to the side and created a pony/tail twist style. He finished with Kérastase Elixir Ultime to create a healthy, finish that had a touchable, healthy shine.
Dove celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend created a modern and fresh hair look for Lea Michele. “I wanted to give Lea a young and modern look. I played off the movement and ruffles of her gorgeous gown to give her a loose chignon that was all about soft, subtle glamour.”
To go with the excitement of Jennifer Lawrence’s first Golden Globes, Dove celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend created a textured chignon with subtle glamour. “The ruffle in her dress goes from top to bottom, but the gown is still very fitting so to complement that I kept her hair close to her head but with a few purposely placed flyaways – I didn’t want it to be slicked back,” said Townsend.
Elaine Irwin celebrates at the Relativity Media and Weinstein Company Golden Globes after party presented by Marie Claire in Los Angeles.
Dress: Marchesa / Shoes: Barneys Co-Op shoes / Jewelry: Lorraine Schwartz
Celebrity make-up artist, Karan Mitchell, created selena gomez’s red carpet look for the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards using exclusively Anastasia Beverly Hills products.
Emma Stone and Michelle Williams were fresh-faced and dewy, in peach tones and subtle shades. Both actresses chose peachy-pink lips and cheeks paired with long, luscious lashes for a naturally stunning look. Try FusionBeauty SculptDiva Contouring & Sculpting Blush in Crave and LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen Color Shine in Sweet. Available at Sephora.
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Globe winner Natalie Portman chose to downplay her nails for the evening with a demure gray polish. China Glaze in Avalanche adds a finishing touch to high-fashion looks. At SallyBeauty.com. 
L’Oreal did it again this year at the Golden Globes – taking over a suite at the HBO Luxury Lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel and transforming it into an intimate refuge for A list celebrities to come and be pampered – a hideaway among the fray going on this busy weekend.
The L’Oreal Paris Beauty suite at the HBO Luxury Lounge offered manicures, pedicures, hair styling, make-up application, men’s mini facials and tutorials on their newest products including:
Celebrities that stopped by included:
· Blow dry hair straight and spray Alterna’s Kendi Dry Oil Mist to eliminate frizz, shield hair from heat styling tools, enhance shine and protect color.
· Shampoo and condition hair as usual. Apply Alterna’s Maximum Volume Styling Cocktail containing the perfect mixture of Hemp Thickening Compound for Volume and Caviar Full-Body Volume Crème for Hold.
· Finish any updo with Alterna’s Bamboo Smooth Anti-Humidity Hair Spray (available February 2011) an ultra-dry, humidity-resistant, flexible hair spray that locks out frizz while locking in style
Best Actress nominee and presenter Tina Fey was stunning at last night’s Golden Globe Awards in a navy L’Wren Scott gown and a chic updo. The velvet column dress and curly chignon channeled elegant, old Hollywood glamour. We got the red carpet secrets to achieve this gorgeous look straight from her stylist, Remington's Richard Marin:
Use a small barrel iron - Marin recommends the 
Megan Fox looked stunning with her side-swept classic ‘do, with the help of hairstylist Andy Lecompte and Phyto. Below is Lecompte’s step-by-step to achieve Fox’s winning look.
Golden Globes nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film, Amy Adams, looked radiant as she wore a gorgeous strapless Marchesa gown with her fabulous red hair worn in a flowing, back-braided updo created by celebrity stylist Laini Reeves.
ASTOR Brand Ambassador and Artistic Advisor, Heidi Klum, attended the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Anne Hathaway paired her sequined seventies-esque gown with a likeminded hairstyle: According to Frédéric Fekkai stylist Adir Abergel, her waves merged 1970s glitz with old-Hollywood glamour.
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