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Messy Waves at the MTV Movie Awards: The Ripple Effect

The real winners of the 2011 MTV Movie Awards? That would be the starlets who sported messy waves – the best look of the night, on and off the red carpet. Loose, uncoiled, rippling tendrils gave Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone, and Gabriella Wilde all an easy, careless allure ideal for an event such as this. … Continue reading “Messy Waves at the MTV Movie Awards: The Ripple Effect”

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Who Needs Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum The Most?

The other week I went to a Sephora event to check-out their March/April Hot Now products and was immediately blown away by Josie Maran’s Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation ($42). It’s a sci-fi-like foundation that looks white when you apply it on your skin and then a second later it adapts to your color to blend … Continue reading “Who Needs Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum The Most?”

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Lord & Taylor’s “Ultimate Face Lift”

On Tuesday night Lord & Taylor celebrated their flagship’s “Ultimate Face-Lift,” which entailed nearly a year of renovations. Given that when you walk into the department store the first thing you see is the cosmetics department, that’s where the bulk of the renovations were done. The most noticeable improvement is a lot more light. Windows … Continue reading “Lord & Taylor’s “Ultimate Face Lift””

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Skin Care Tips for Asians from Skin Care Expert, Renée Rouleau

Tina and I met in the late 1990’s when she started coming to me for facials to keep her skin clear, smooth and glowing–and after all these years, she hasn’t aged a bit! I’ve worked with many Asian clients throughout the years and the distinctions between Asian skin and Caucasian skin are numerous.

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Kate Bosworth in Chanel Beauté at “True Blood” Premiere

I’ve always thought that fresh-faced Kate Bosworth has one of the most flawless complexions in Hollywood. She may take risks when it comes to her fashion choices, but she’s sheer perfection 100% of the time when it comes to her makeup. To wit, have a look at the actress’ golden goddess aura while attending the … Continue reading “Kate Bosworth in Chanel Beauté at “True Blood” Premiere”

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Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl Margarita

I’m a total Bravo addict…Kell On Earth, Top Chef, Millionaire Matchmaker — love them all! My absolute fave though is the Real Housewives of NYC (I actually live 3 blocks from Jill Zarin and have been to her apartment — she has a son around my age — and yes, it’s as fabulously tacky as … Continue reading “Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl Margarita”

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