Get Smackin' For The Holidays With L.A.'s Most Luscious Lip Colors!
Look, the flirty party dress is wonderful, a pair of adorable pumps are pretty sweet, and a festive 'do is all good, but let's be honest: the holidays are about mistletoe. The romance and possibility — whether you're just flirting or forever in love — is what makes the season so magical. And you know what you need for a major mistletoe moment? Luscious lips. Luckily, we've got six sexy hues that are pucker-up-perfect. Oh, and the best part? Each of these romantic berries, flushed-with-excitement blush tones, and pale pinks can be found right here in town, so you don't need to wait to get your smooch on. Now, executing that perfect kiss underneath the mistletoe? We'll leave that up to you…
Check Out Which Iconic Screen Sirens Dior Enlists For The Launch Of J'Adore Eau De…
Dior presents a stunning addition to the J'Adore fragrance collection with the new Eau De Toilette and a video teaser featuring Charlize Theron, shot exclusively in the french epic Galerie des Glaces of the Chateau de Versailles. Featuring recollections of infallible film goddesses, Theron rushes by historical beauties Grace Kelly and Marlene Dietrich, gets dressed to the epic pout of Marilyn Monroe, and owns the Hall of Mirrors with an enviable gold-encrusted strut. Watch it twice to witness the incredible architecture, if you can snap a second of attention away from the glowingly glam dream that is Theron (not to mention the iconic screen sirens). We've tried three times: No go.
Rachel Zoe's New Baby Is...A Lipstick Line! (And She Gives Us Tips)
Add lipstick to the long list of wares that superstylist Rachel Zoe has sprinkled her style-savvy pixie dust on as of late; the ubiquitous blonde who has recently partnered with giants like Judith Leiber and QVC is now basking in the spotlight as brand ambassador of new lipstick brand Exude. But this isn’t your mama’s lipstick. A clear, crystal applicator bullet shakes things up by releasing a single-dot serving of elastic gel color with just a twist of the tube. This cleverly ensures that your lipstick won’t wear down into some strange, shapeless mound, and that the surface will stay crisp.
Cosmetic industry veterans Diane Breidenbach and Laurence Mille created the technology behind the shimmery, nine-shade line. Yet it was Zoe who styled the crisp, white tube packaging, which she says is a design strategy she uses for interior decorating, too. “Most of my house is modern and white inside, with splashes of accent colors that catch your eye. You can’t go wrong with that formula,” Zoe told us at the collection's launch. What's her trick for choosing a lipstick shade? “Contrast your lip color with whatever you’re wearing. Do a pale lip with a deep dress, or go bold when you’re wearing light colors,” she instructs. “And don’t do a red lip with a red dress, it clashes. Plus, you don’t ever want to be predictable.” Zoe has spoken.
Exude Lipstick, $29, available in August at Exude Lipstick.
How To Get Christina Hendricks' Real-Life Photoshopped Look
Who knew, there's a whole world outside of Mad Men. Christina Hendricks is a chic woman living in the modern age using some very scientifically advanced beauty products, including the controversial Latisse eyelash-growth serum. Years of heavy mascara and fake eyleashes made her natural lashes frail and thin, but Hendricks says Latisse helped her get back lashes as full and striking as her figure. Now, she's started the Latisse Wishes Campaign with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It turns out everyone's favorite "Mad Woman" is beautiful inside and out—and if you've seen her runway photos, you know she has an uncanny knack for contrasting unbelievably clear, glowing skin with fiery red locks (which she's been dying since the ripe old age of 10). She thanks Shu Uemura cleanser and Lancôme Génifique for her spotless complexion. Hendricks keeps in-character off the set with her love of vintage style, and has even helped design some of the signature figure-flattering dresses worn by Joan Harris (née Holloway). And, of course, the major similarity between Christina and Joan is their classically gorgeous, technicolor-perfect looks! Check out the products that help take that unreal beauty from the screen to the streets here www.shuuemura-usa.com, here. (Stylelist)
Marc Jacobs Launches A New Hit Fragrance, Oh, Lola!, Starring Dakota Fanning
Like a good top-40 remix, Marc Jacobs seems to have caught on to the pop-music strategy for keeping a good thing going; change it up a bit, add a buzz-worthy star, and put it back on the market. Following the success of MJ's Daisy Eau So Fresh fragrance, a more fruity and whimsical version of its original incarnation, Daisy, the designer label is launching a new variation of the scent Lola,in July called Oh, Lola! While the younger-sibling fragrance will share the same sweet vanilla bean and tonka bean scents, Oh, Lola! will have notes of raspberry and peony, creating a more playful and sparkly feel. Seventeen-year-old actress, Dakota Fanning, will be the new face of Oh, Lola! and looks like she could be the sweet little sister to Karlie Kloss, who's featured on Lola's ads. Don't be fooled by the doll-like Fanning in the ad, though, the not-so-subtle perfume bottle placement alludes that this sweet scent still has a little spice to it. (Elle)Where To Get The Most Buzz-Worthy Snakeskin Pedicure In L.A.
Everyone has been talking about the snake skin pedicure, and if you’ve been dying to slither into a local salon to check it out, we’ve got you covered! Joseph Martin, the Beverly Hills salon that does some of the best cuts and colors (and blow-outs) in the City Of Angels, has just announced that Rose Riggio, their all-star manicurist, is fully stocked and ready to go with the famed snake skin manicure. While it will cost you—it’s $300 for real snake skin and $150 for faux—it’s worth it because the results will last weeks (anywhere from three to twelve weeks, according to Bio Sculpture Snakeskin Pedicure creator Terri Silacci), and you’ll have the sickest digit design at any bonfire party or BBQ this weekend.
Joseph Martin Salon, 275 North Canon Drive (at Dayton Way); 310-273-5313.
Photos of Bio Sculpture Snakeskin Pedicure (created by Terri Silacci) courtesy of Christine Holding.
Khloe Kardashian Participates In Nivea's Bikini Challenge
Khloé Kardashian Odom is gearing up for the summer by taking Nivea's "Good-Bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini" challenge. The reality TV starlet has taken many undeserved knocks about her looks and her weight from critics and family alike, and even admits, "Yes, I have cellulite and that's no secret...I saw the great results that my sister Kim achieved when she took the four-week challenge a few years ago, so now I'm choosing to do something to increase my confidence and make my skin look smoother." Other than the daily use of Nivea Good-Bye Cellulite products, the challenge also includes fitness, nutrition, style and skincare components that aim to improve health and wellness inside and out. While it's great that Khloé is taking steps to make herself feel more confident and beautiful (even though she's plenty gorgeous already), is it okay to equate beauty and confidence with wearing a bikini, as the contest implies?
Photo, courtesy of Nivea.
Photo, courtesy of Nivea.
Check Out The Revamped Merle Norman Cosmetics Plus Our Glam Giveaway
If you're an L.A. local or love beauty, Merle Norman is a name you know well, and if you don't, well consider this your chance to get some beauty schooling. Family-owned and operated since 1931, this heritage label has gotten a brand-new makeover of its own, and the revamped results are totally gorgeous. After consulting with the gurus behind Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, and Comme des Garçons' perfect packaging, this local line (it's produced right next to LAX) has not only a beautiful new look, but also a ton of products perfect for a SoCal summer. We particularly love the eyeshadow palettes, lip treatments, and eye cream, and with launches in the upcoming months including anti-aging complex emulsions and a nail collaboration with OPI, there's only going to be more Merle Norman to love and use all summer long.
Just click through our slide-show to find out which five products from the latest collection you can't live without…neither can we!
It gets better: We've got a glam giveaway for one lucky reader who loves quality makeup as much as we do. Just tell us in the comments of this story what your ultimate summer beauty look is, and the one we love the most will get seriously hooked up with Merle Norman goodies!
Just click through our slide-show to find out which five products from the latest collection you can't live without…neither can we!
It gets better: We've got a glam giveaway for one lucky reader who loves quality makeup as much as we do. Just tell us in the comments of this story what your ultimate summer beauty look is, and the one we love the most will get seriously hooked up with Merle Norman goodies!
The Sisters Kardashian Confirm Their OPI Nail Polish Kollection
The total world domination of the Kardashians continues. After some sneaky tweets from Kourtney, Kim, and mom Kris, it’s been confirmed that the Kardashian Klan is working with Nicole by OPI on a namesake nail-polish line. The Sisters Kardashian claim the colors will capture the “glitz and glam” of their world, so we’re thinking lots of reds and metallic hues. No matter what these dolls do with their digit polish, we’re sure their fans will follow. But tell us, would you rock a lacquer designed by fashion’s fave reality stars? (BellaSugar)
All Hands On Deck: Peep The New Pirates Of The Caribbean OPI Collection
While Cannes may be buzzing about the star-studded premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, we beauty fanatics are pretty stoked to get our hands on OPI’s newly released Pirates nail polish collection. The Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz vehicle is the inspiration for a handful of polishes that call to mind the film’s warm, tropical setting, but our favorite buried treasure in the collection is the limited-edition Silver Shatter nail lacquer. (Lucire)
Wrinkle-Free For A Cause: Kiehl’s Teams Up With Share Our Strength…
Starting this Saturday, cult beauty line Kiehl’s is teaming up with Share Our Strength—a national nonprofit organization that aims to end childhood hunger in America by connecting children with nutritious food they need to lead healthy, active lives. Los Angelenos will have an opportunity to get in on the do-good-and-look-good action at Kiehl's stores all over L.A. The beauty company is inviting patrons to enjoy complimentary in-store treatments, and for every one given $1.50 will be donated to Share Our Strength. So, whether you go for a Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate or some extra Vitamin C serums, go and treat yourself—and help ensure that no child goes hungry.
Kiehl’s Since 1851, 1516 Montana Avenue (at 14th Street); 310-255-0055.
Kiehl’s Since 1851, 1516 Montana Avenue (at 14th Street); 310-255-0055.
Halle Berry And Fergie Top The Celeb-Perfume Charts
While almost every celeb can now boast having their own namesake fragrance—Kim Kardashian, Khloe and Lamar, Jordin Sparks, Derek Jeter, just to name a few—it looks like there are two that are really leading the pack. At this year’s 39th annual Fragrance Foundation ceremony, both Halle Berry and Fergie will be recipients of the FiFi Celebrity Award. While Berry will walk away with honors for building a strong brand after her initial launch in 2009, Fergie will be recognized for the success of her debut scent, Outspoken. Considering all of the riff raff out there on the celeb scent market, this is truly a reason for these the two stars to their nose up! (WWD)
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