Archive for February, 2009
Kat Von D’s high voltage drive
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
KAT VON D: 'I am a canvas of my experiences . . . there are too many to count.' Photograph by: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images, Vancouver Sun There are some things you may not know about tattoo artist Kat Von D, ...
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Receipt Surveys: Are The Benefits Worth The Risks?
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Is it worth giving out your personal information to get a bargain? These days restaurants and department stores are often linked to surveys and questionnaires but you may want to think twice before filling them ...
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Oscar Recap From Beauty & Style Expert, Sue Devitt
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
International style expert and celebrity makeup artist, Sue Devitt offers her commentary from last night's 81st annual Oscars and the spotlight's all about color.
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Tuesday Giveaway! Barbie Loves Stila Paint Can - 1959 #1 Ponytail Doll
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Our gal Barbie is sure having a moment. From Fashion Week to a new collaboration with Stila, I'd say this 50-year-old doll is hotter than ever.
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LANCOME兰寇臻白系列新品体验
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
很荣幸的应兰寇公司的邀请， 参加了位于上海南京西路1181号兰寇美妍中心的举办的臻白系列新产品的试用活动。 兰寇美妍中心坐落于上海繁华但又颇为安静南京西路，非常好认，地铁出来往西走 此次活动的主要推广产品， 就是将于09年3月推出的智能愉悦臻白系列的新升级版本， 很有幸的提前进行了尝试^^ 本来就比较有口碑的，大家貌似都很推荐的防晒产品，今天也有用到^^ 今天用到的产品按照顺序来说，卸妆，面膜，水，精华，乳，眼霜等 分别是速效眼部卸妆水-兰蔻智能愉悦臻白凝润面膜-兰蔻智能愉悦臻白柔肤水-兰蔻智能密钥臻白精华乳-兰蔻智能愉悦臻白乳液-兰寇柔皙舒缓防晒乳 这是我在等待过程中拍的，BA小姐很NICE，妆面也非常得体，关键是比较耐心。。。 首先给我们介绍了兰寇智能愉悦臻白系列的总体理念，是09年第一个被政府批准发行的美白产品， 产品3月会进入中国市场，请大家耐心等待^^ 随后BA小姐给我们做了一份你是否需要美白的问卷，分越高说明你当务之急就是必须要开始美白啦， 很不幸，我就是那个分比较高的，依稀记得这么几个问题， 我每天使用电脑4小时以上，外出
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How Long Does It Take To Shave Legs?
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
My friend Rachael over at Kiehl's thought you ladies might want to enter a contest that they're currently running to win a year's supply of shave cream from Kiehl's. And for those of you who are trivia buffs, ...
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Beauty Stimulus: Inexpensive tips from makeup experts
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, for sure, but in this ugly economy, a tiny price tag looks pretty fetching to everyone.
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FRALIC: Adventures in the skin trade with Kat Von D
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
There are some things you may not know about tattoo artist Kat Von D, besides the fact that her name is actually Katherine Von Drachenberg.
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The secrets of online selling
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Ali Asaria started Well.ca with less than $10,000 while still living in his father's home.
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Oscar Recap From Beauty & Style Expert, Sue Devitt
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Attending the Oscars to offer style and beauty commentary for the Red Carpet coverage of E!'s pre-show programming, Sue thought color was the big show-stopper. "Color represents Hollywood's most profound makeup ...
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Kate Winslet’s Hair and Makeup at the Oscars
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
We're constantly in awe of Kate Winslet's style and beauty. For the Oscars on Sunday night, Frederic Fekkai's Renato Camporo gave Kate "a modern day Grace Kelly" look. To recreate her hair: Start by applying Fekkai More All Day Density Styling Whip on wet hair. Blow-dry smooth with the Fekkai Extra Large Round Brush to create some volume. Then use a one inch curling iron and let it set for 20 minutes. Brush it through and use the Fekkai Coiff Magnifique Ultra Light Finishing Creme at the en
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Lindsay Lohan Starting Spray Tanning And Diamond Line
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
The video is a few minutes, but Lindsay Lohan really opened up about the hottest topics .
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Secret-lips
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
You can travel smarter, faster, safer and more affordably if you know the secrets.
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Online retail stocks outperform market, but that’s not saying much
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
It was another brutal week on Wall Street, just not quite as brutal for e-commerce companies as for the market as a whole.
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I Bronzi negli Happy Meal
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Immaginate di avere tra le mani un curriculum così: una laurea in Economia e Commercio all’Università Bocconi di Milano, la Presidenza di Italia Zuccheri S.p.A., del Casinò di Campione S.p.A.; di Confimprese; Sambonet S.p.A.; Kenwood Italia S.p.A.; Camera di Commercio Americana in Italia; socio fondatore della Eric Salmon & Partners. Già Consigliere della Mondadori S.p.A., di British Telecom Italia ed oggi di Eni; Lancôme Italia; del Gruppo Versace e di società facenti capo a RCS-Corriere della
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Whiter than white
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Which Asian woman doesn't want smooth fair skin? But living in polluted Hong Kong doesn't do us any favors.
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Dzuwa attacks lawn tennis association
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
There are several positives Uganda Lawn Tennis Association can draw from the just-concluded Uganda Open that was once again dominated by foreigners.
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Jill Stuart Cosmetics US Launch Update
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Posted By rose1234 9 hours, 8 minutes ago in Arts & Entertainment It seems that it has been a bit of a Jill Stuart week on my blog this week.
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Soniat House in New Orleans You Know You Are in the Right Place
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
The guest slowly pushes open the heavy, green carriageway door that guards the entrance to the Soniat House Hotel in New Orleans, then walks down a dimly lit alley to emerge into the sun-soaked courtyard ...
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Canton Marketplace set to open in March
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Most of the major tenants at Canton Marketplace in Canton, Ga., will begin opening in March and April.
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Sephora’s Vanilla Cupcake Bath & Body Line
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Sephora's Birthday Cupcake GiftYou receive this special Vanilla Cupcake Bath & Body Gel as a birthday gift when you sign up for Sephora's Frequent Buyer program and purchase a qualifying amount... [[ This is a ...
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Lindsay Lohan: Stressed, But Still Eating Sometimes
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 2:04 PM by Free Britney Filed under: Eating Disorders , Lindsay Lohan So, is Lindsay Lohan eating anymore? "I haven't changed my eating habits," she said at a post- Academy Awards ...
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Thin Lindsay Lohan: “Stressed” But “Really Happy”
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Lindsay Lohan is still eating...she's just stressed out. "I haven't changed my eating habits," she said at the Mercedes-Benz Oscar party at the Montage Beverly Hills, where she was excited for Sean Penn 's big ...
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Get the Oscar Look: Anne Hathaway
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Get the Oscar Look: Anne Hathaway Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway's sparkling jewel encrusted Armani Privé gown surely stands out as one of the best of the night and she accessorized it beautifully with a diamond starburst brooch in hair, diamond watch bracelet, diamond swirl earrings, and diamond rings by Cartier. To match, her makeup look was sophisticated and elegant. To get Anne’s look, try Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre in Sable to fill in and shape the brows. Lightly dust Lancôme Color D
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The Monday Mail ~ help Aleta find a new violet perfume
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Aleta has been "obsessing" over violets recently, and she'd like to find her perfect everyday spring/summer violet fragrance.
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The Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
I would love an eyeshadow palette made up of colors similar to this parrot’s feathers. Paint it Pink, Paint it Black: Lancome Stylish Neutrals Eyeshadow PaletteMAC Parrot Lust Grips NationStila Surprise and Shine Talking Palette Has Something to Tell You about Red Lipstick Paint it Pink, Paint it Black: Lancome Stylish Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette MAC Parrot Lust Grips Nation Stila Surprise and Shine Talking Palette Has Something to Tell You about Red Lipstick
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Get the Oscar Look: Kate Winslet
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Get the Oscar Look: Kate Winslet Kate Winslet looked beautiful at last night's Oscars in a multi-toned one shoulder YSL dress. Celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey wanted to create a classic, natural look to complement but not overpower Kate on her winning night. First, she prepped Kate’s skin with Lancôme La Base Pro primer to create a smooth canvas for a polished complexion. She lightly brushed Lancôme Brow Expert in Naturel on the brows to play up their natural shape. Jillian Dempsey
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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Transocean,…
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
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81st Academy Awards Red Carpet Beauty Report from Lancôme
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
It’s the biggest night in Hollywood and the stars shined on the red carpet at the 81st annual Academy Awards. Lancôme graced the faces of three Best Actress nominees; Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway and Angelina Jolie . We’ve got the exclusive scoop on the looks created straight from the makeup artists who worked with these gorgeous ladies. Photo source: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images and JustJared.com Kate Winslet looked beautiful in a multi-toned one shoulder YSL dress. Celebrity ma
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Who’s minding the stores at new WTC?
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
With all the fuss over the memorial at the World Trade Center site, what's getting overlooked is a tussle over who will develop its pricey retail components.
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Get the Oscar Look: Angelina Jolie
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Get the Oscar Look: Angelina Jolie While Angelina Jolie's style bores me, there's no denying that her hair and makeup (and earrings! Hello, emeralds!)were stunning at last night's Academy Awards. Celebrity hair stylist David Babaii created the look and says: "To achieve this romantic cascade of curls, I sprayed Angie’s entire head with David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and scrunched it into the hair (this gives just the right texture and hold). Next, I dried her hair by dividing
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Get Oscar Winner Kate Winslet’s Look
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Kate Winslet looked every bit the Hollywood classic star that she is. I’ve been a huge fan of hers for years and am so thrilled that this was finally her year. She looked beautiful in a multi-toned one shoulder YSL dress. Celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey wanted to create a classic, natural look, and here’s how you can create the look at home. First, she prepped Kate’s skin with Lancôme La Base Pro primer to create a smooth canvas for a polished complexion.
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Angelina Jolie at the Oscars! Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created Angelina’s flawless look. Mary applied Le Cr
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Angelina Jolie at the Oscars! Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created Angelina’s flawless look. Mary applied Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony to the upper and lower lash lines. She emphasized the shape of Angelina’s eyes by applying more liner to the outer corners of the eye. Several coats of Ôscillation Mascara were applied to the upper lashes for added volume and length. Mary put a touch of pink to the cheeks using Shu Uemura Blush in M Pink 31 and applied it to her cheekbones nea
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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Transocean,…
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
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We Get the Gen on Lancome’s Genifique
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
I gave you the heads-up on Genifique a couple of weeks ago and I’ve even been off to have a chat with Lancome’s skincare expert, Debbie McVicar, to get the low-down on what it does, who it’s for - and most importantly of all, er - how do you use it? On counter on March 1st, I’ve been using this now for a couple of weeks and can confirm that, in beauty jargon, this is very cosmetically acceptable. What that means to you and me is that it’s not one of those sticky serums that adds weight and g
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Oscars 2009 Beauty: Anne Hathaway
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Anne Hathaway looked regal in a sparkling jewel encrusted Armani Privé gown. Her makeup look was sophisticated and elegant. Anne’s perfect brows framed her face and her long, lush lashes really made her eyes pop. She donned a deep berry-toned lip to complete her look. To get Anne’s look, try Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre in Sable to fill in and shape the brows. Lightly dust Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Ciel du Soir over the entire eyelid followed by Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony appli
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Oscars 2009 Beauty: Angelina Jolie
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Angelina Jolie looked stunning in a black strapless Elie Saab gown paired with beautiful emerald-colored jewels which added a striking burst of color. Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created Angelina’s flawless look. Mary applied Lancôme Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony to the upper and lower lash lines. She emphasized the shape of Angelina’s eyes by applying more liner to the outer corners of the eye. Several coats of Lancôme Ôscillation Mascara were applied to the upper lashes for add
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Experts offer tips on maintaing youthful looks
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Skin-care experts at Physician Body Solutions in Cherry Hill; Cherry Hill Laser and Skin Care Center and the Sephora retail store at the Cherry Hill Mall were asked to provide suggestions on how to keep ...
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Forever young
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
If you're like most people, you probably want to look forever young. The only exceptions are those who have yet to graduate high school or college and truly qualify as young or the 30- to 35-year-olds who ...
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Monday Giveaway! Barbie Loves Stila Paint Can - 1959 #1 Ponytail Doll
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Our gal Barbie is sure having a moment. From Fashion Week to a new collaboration with Stila, I'd say this 50-year-old doll is hotter than ever.
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Kate Winslet’s Makeup at the 81st Annual Oscars
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Who: Kate Winslet in a one shoulder YSL dress at the 81st Oscar Awards. Makeup Artist : Jillian Dempsey Makeup lines used : Lancome and Avon The Look : Kate’s makeup was classic and natural. To start, prep skin with Lancôme La Base Pro primer to create a smooth canvas for a polished complexion. Then, lightly brush Lancôme Brow Expert in Naturel on the brows. Play up the eyebrow’s natural shape by applying Jillian Dempsey for Avon Pro Eyeshadow Trio in Ice Shimmer . Co
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Struggles prompt Logos Book Store near VCU to close
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
The book business isn't easy these days. With competition from big-chain and Internet booksellers, independent bookstores have been struggling for years.
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Oscars Red Carpet Watch: Kate Winslet
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
February 22, 2009 Oscar winner Kate Winslet looked beautiful tonight in a multi-toned one shoulder YSL dress. Celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey wanted to create a classic, natural look. First, she prepped Kate’s skin with Lancôme La Base Pro primer to create a smooth canvas for a polished complexion. She lightly brushed Lancôme Brow Expert in Naturel on the brows to play up their natural shape. Jillian Dempsey for Avon Pro Eyeshadow Trio in Ice Shimmer was applied to the eyes and the lash
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Oscars Red Carpet Watch: Anne Hathaway
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
February 22, 2009 Anne Hathaway looked regal in a sparkling jewel encrusted Armani Privé gown. Her makeup look was sophisticated and elegant. Anne’s perfect brows framed her face and her long, lush lashes really made her eyes pop. She donned a deep berry-toned lip to complete her look. To get Anne’s look, try Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre in Sable to fill in and shape the brows. Lightly dust Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Ciel du Soir over the entire eyelid followed by Le Crayon Khôl in Black Eb
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Oscar Night Beauty: Kate Winslet
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Kate Winslet wowed me in her multi-blue-toned one shoulder YSL dress. for her makeup look celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey wanted to create a classic, natural look. to do this she prepped Kate's skin with Lancome La Base Pro primer to create a smooth canvas for a polished complexion. she lightly brushed Lancome Brow Expert in Naturel on the brows to play up their natural shape. Jillian Dempsey for Avon Pro Eyeshadow Trio in Ice Shimmer was applied to the eyes, and the lashes were coated w
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09 Oscar Gallery Kate Winslet
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Kate Winslet; Gorgeous in a monochromatic palette, pink on the eyes, lips, and cheeks come together with a little black liner to deepen the look. Once the skin looks great (natural, not too matte) and the brows are groomed (not too thin!) minimal makeup is all you need. Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com Update: Lancome just emailed me what they used to create Kate Winslet's Oscar look. Celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey wanted to create a classic, natural look. First, she prepped Ka
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February Amazon Codes
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Thanks to Big Big Forums: Coupons Detail Date More FRAGFEB9 $10 off $59 or more of eligible Valentine’s fragrances 02/14/09 SWEETTRE 15% off any eligible Ghiradelli chocolate 02/14/09 KCUP25TT 10% off select Timothy’s Coffee 02/15/09 VRLXFEB9 $25 off $79 or more of eligible Verilux products 02/28/09 IOBEAUTY $10 off $100 or more of select Beauty Products - - - FEB9SKIN 15% off two or more select skin care products , including Lancome, Murad, and more 02/28/09
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09 Oscar Gallery Angelina Jolie
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Angelina Jolie; Proof that staying with what works is timeless and often the most flattering. For her it's; hair down, black liner, nude lips, and shaped brows. Have you found your perfect combination of products to make you look your best? Photo by Lester Cohn/WireImage.com Update : Lancome just sent me an email about what they used to create Jolie's Oscar look; Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created Angelina’s flawless look. Mary applied Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony to the upper and
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Los secretos de las cremas nocturnas
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Hace unos días hemos realizado un artículo para comenzar a concientizar a las mujeres de más de 30 años, que deben comenzar con una nueva rutina de belleza, colocándose cremas de noche, para retrasar de esta forma, la aparición de arrugas, líneas de expresión, falta de luminosidad o elasticidad de la piel. Muchas mujeres hacen esta rutina de belleza durante el día, pero no muchas lo realizan de noche y este tratamiento es muy bueno si se complementan las cremas diurnas y nocturnas. De esta for
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Lancôme at New York Fashion Week for Chris Benz.
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Lancôme at New York Fashion Week for Chris Benz. Feb 22, 2009 For the Chris Benz show during NYFW, Lancômemakeup artist Daniel Martin gave us all a sneak peek at the Lancôme Fall 2009 Color Collection. It will be called Declaring Indigo. The fall polishes look divine: Indigo Paris, which is a bright blue; Golden Audacity, which is a very opaque gold; and Rouge Liberty, which is the perfect red. I cannot wait to see the collection in it's entirety. The look for the show was a 1980's cl
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