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Sign upSmashbox Cosmetics Snappy Holiday 2011 Collection
This holiday Smashbox has introduced some fabulous sets that any beauty lover will be beyond ecstatic to receive. The Snappy Holidays collections were introduced at an fairly intimate gathering hosted by Smashbox Co-Founder, Davis Factor and Smashbox’s Pro Artistry Relations Manager, Lori Taylor.![]()
The Snappy Holiday sets are Click You’re It Holiday Eye Palette ($49.00), Life Is Your Set Holiday Pencil Kit ($22.00), Snap You’re Fab Holiday Lip Gloss Set ($30.00) and Behind the Lens Prime & Set Kit ($39.00). The sets launched on October 13th and are available at www.smashbox.com.
Click You’re It Holiday Eye Palette
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This season’s ultimate eye palette! It’s everything you need for non-stop gorgeous looks, including our bestselling Photo Finish Lid Primer to extend the wear of eye color and help minimize fine lines.
The set includes:
15 eye shadows
5 cream eye liners
Mini Photo Finish Lid Primer
Get the Look cards
Life Is Your Set Holiday Pencil Kit
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Life is your set-always be camera-ready with this perfectly giftable set of 5 liners (Black, Gold, Emerald, Espresso & Sapphire) in convenient on-the-go sizes. The creamy, blendable formula includes jojoba oil to moisturize and nourish.
Snap You’re Fab Holiday Lip Gloss Set
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‘Tis the season to pucker up for photos! Get picture-perfect pouts with 2 full-size (Radiant & Pout) and 4 travel-size (Luster, Pink Sugar, Infamous & It Girl) glosses in our most coveted shades.
Behind the Lens Prime & Set Kit
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Always look flawless in holiday pics with 2 on-set essentials for complexion perfection. Our award-winning primer creates a perfectly smooth canvas, while helping makeup wear longer. Then set your look with our finishing powder, which mattifies skin and softens the appearance of imperfections.
Includes:
Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Photo Set Finishing Powder SPF 15 (travel size)
We were informed by Davis Factor that Smashbox is introducing 18 new lipstick formulations with new packaging in December which will replace the current formula and packaging. The new lip formulations will have more staying power and glide on smoother. Four matte shades will follow soon after the 18 color launch.
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2012 Golden Globes Hottest Hair Trends
The Golden Globes are nearing, and while some are excited to see which movies and miniseries win, we’re excited to see the celebs, dresses and ‘dos! We talked to Wella Professionals Celebrity Hairstylist Andy LeCompte and Wella Professionals Color Ambassador Aura Friedman about their predictions on what hairstyles will make their way down the red carpet on Sunday night. They’ve had the pleasure of working with Golden Globe stars, including Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, and Megan Fox.![]()
Daily Makeover will host a big giveaway with some of Wella’s amazing styling products that were used to create red carpet hairstyles! To find out the details, “Like” the Wella Professionals USA Facebook page where we’ll announce how and when to enter the contest. Plus, they’ll have LIVE red carpet coverage from top celebrity stylists.
Effortless Elegance With A Glossy Finish
“I think we’ll see a peak in fluid textures that suggest effortless elegance, like very healthy and sleek hair that shows a lot of movement. This style will be popular with soft and light tones with a warm glow that emphasizes healthy, shiny hair representative of the Wella Trend Vision look aptly named, Grace,” says LeCompte. Another great example: Charlize Theron’s shiny, sleek blowout with gentle waves.
To get the look, first, apply a good amount of hair primer, like Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier, to wet hair. This will create an even surface on each hair follicle, improving the evenness of your overall end look. Then, while your hair is still wet, apply a smoothing balm, such as Wella Professionals Flowing Form, to dramatically enhance the manageability and smoothness of your blowout. One you’ve finished blow drying your hair, finish with a spritz of shine spray. Wella Professionals Shimmer Delight helps keep hair healthy and shimmering, despite the heat of a blowout.
Statement-Making Tones And Daring Definition
To the contrary, we can also expect to see daring, modern styles made possible by the evolution of high tech hair tools and high pigment color. Wella Professionals Color Ambassador Aura Friedman says, “We can look forward to the soft introduction of this very bold hair color trend at the Golden Globes this year. Inspired by the Trend Vision look, “Roxy,” this is an attention grabbing style where color plays an integral role. We will especially see a shift to cool red tones and bursts of violet, statement-making colors with an edge of sophistication.”
“A perfect color,” says Aura, “should complement the person who’s wearing it…but also suit their personality and lifestyle. It should enhance, but not overpower.” To keep vibrant hues looking their best, Aura suggests to avoid shampooing too much and use a color-safe shampoo and conditioner, like Wella’s Brilliance Line. If your hair is very dull, she also recommends getting a clear gloss to add instant vibrancy and seal the cuticle of your hair for added shine. As for the style, this look does not shy away from shape or definition. Tight curls and gravity-defying shapes can be expected. With such “atypical” styles being created with styling tools, it’s very important to prepare your hair with a heat protectant spray before styling, such as Wella Professionals Thermal Image Heat Protectant Spray. You’ll need to finish the look with a strong-hold hairspray, such as Wella Professionals Stay Firm Finishing Spray.
Chat LIVE with the hair experts during the award show’s red carpet arrivals! “Like” Wella on Facebook to get tips, tricks and commentary from several celebrity stylists on their favorite looks of the night.
For the latest on hair trends and styling tips, follow Wella on Facebook and Twitter!
Courtesy of Daily Makeover
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Mambo Clothing Launches at Bon-Ton Stores
Several great things come from Australia including my favorite True Blood star, Ryan Kwanten who also just happens to be the new Brand Ambassador for Aussie brand street and surf wear brand, Mambo. To celebrate the partnership, Mambo and Bon-Ton Stores held an event at Drive-In Studios. “We are very pleased about our partnership with Mambo Graphics. It is especially exciting to be the first retailer in the United States to offer this iconic Australian surfwear/streetwear brand,” commented Bud Bergren, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bon-Ton. “Mambo is one of the top surf and skate brands in the world and will be an exciting addition to our extensive portfolio of exclusive private and national brand offerings. It will offer a vast assortment of fun and artfully-designed products for our young customer.”![]()
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The Mambo collection which will surely keep brands like Hollister on its toes, started appearing in stores beginning this fall and includes young men’s, juniors and children’s apparel, as well as accessories and swimwear; prices are estimated to range from a very affordable $18.00 - $50.00. As the Brand Ambassador, the very hot Ryan Kwanten, who is also the face of the brand, was in attendance to play host for the event.
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As host, Ryan introduced introduced the night’s entertainment, Brooklyn-based band, the Ill Fits
As a huge fan of True Blood, its always a bit of a shock to hear Ryan Kwanten speak in his native Aussie accent when I’m so used to hearing the deep southern twang of Jason Stackhouse. Anyway, here’s a snippet of the Ill Fits performing one of their songs
Along with the performance, the event had skateboarders working an indoor ramp, a graffiti artist painting a wall and guests were also treated to complimentary tees screen-printed with a few Mambo graphics (I went with the “Love” graphic
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To get your hands on Mambo’s collection, check out any Bon-Ton location or go to www.bonton.com.
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