I’m talking about Laila, the scent created by Geir Ness, Norway’s perfume genius. Laila was #1 in a test of which scents men found most attractive on women! It’s sold today because some powerful men asked for it. Geir spent almost five years creating Laila and named it after his mother. He secretly imprinted a copy of her signature on …
After featuring Emma Watson and her makeup artist on Beauty Trend Tuesday, and seeing how ravishing she looked at the London Noah premiere, I decided to blog about her gown. After all, this is a celebrity-centric week on my site and Emma is a celebrity full of style. Unfortunately, we can’t just snap up Emma’s ethereal gown because it’s a …
As celeb makeup artist, Darais, was doing Emma’s makeup, she confided that she found lip-gloss containers messy because product goop always builds up around the rims. So Darais teamed up with Lancôme to create Gloss in Love, with a goop-free, push-button, pop-up lid. Ingenious! Plus, they made Gloss in Love a lipstick and gloss all in one cosmetic. I learned …
Before heading off for Cabo, I asked Julie, my nail guru, her secrets for keeping a mani/pedi looking good the whole trip. She said that if vacay activities consist of sight-seeing, shopping and dining, any color and application will do—but if you’ll be swimming, surfing, hiking, parasailing – and everything in between – you’ll need to take extra precautions. Pool …
In two minutes, tops! These tips are coming from Bobbi Brown celebrity makeup artist, Marc Reagan. He says a girl doesn’t need professional help to be mistaken for a red carpet regular. Here are his favorite cosmetic concoctions to let you reach skin stardom… Extra Repair Moisturizing Balm. Ladies shine when their skin glows. Keeping it hydrated will do this …
From cooking with Jencen, I’ve been inspired to get creative and search out fun recipes. Everyone always says, “Get your beauty rest.” But how about eating your beauty foods? They are the ones that leave your body strong and healthy. This spinach-based smoothie is scientifically proven to increase bone health and decrease the risk of high blood pressure—but it doesn’t …
Calling all you vacationers… From traveling so much for work, I’ve learned that streamlining my packing is critical. Otherwise, my suitcase becomes so heavy that it drags me around! Plan your wardrobe from the feet up. Base your clothes on a few pairs of shoes. And follow with makeup. MAC has compact products for the global gal. They have travel-sized …
When I met Serge Normant – the hair god who styles celebrities like Blake Lively, Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker – I had to know how he always makes them look like they just shot a shampoo commercial. He took me through the four magical steps. Pre-Shower Prep. Styling your hair begins before you enter the shower. The elixir …
Yes, I’m talking about our US figure skating darlings, Gracie Gold and Ashley Wagner, both of whom have been national champions. When I say that they’re triple threats, I’m not just talking about their killer triple jumps. These girls are both radiant and personable as well. It’s no wonder that COVERGIRL has teamed up with them. Recently, I read an …
As I was perusing my past pictures this morning, I came across these ones from a glammed-out Topshop event. Nordstrom showcased extra merchandise – items not even sold online – packed the place with stylists and makeup artists, set up a photo-taking station like those at movie premieres, and brought in beloved NYC fashion blogger Christine Cameron, of My Style …
I’m getting ready to help the renowned artist, Ginny Ruffner, build her display garden for the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Ginny’s masterful glass and metal creations are permanently featured in over 40 museums worldwide—and in the fanciful garden of her Seattle home. It’s no wonder that the Arboretum Foundation begged her to let them recreate it for the show. If …
The inspiration for the Travel Thursday motorcycle photo on my homepage was the steamy, beautiful Brigitte Bardot. I revamped her look by adding a smoky-eye flare that is so popular now. I’ve always admired a smoky, cat eye, but every time I tried it, I resembled a wild cat who had just stumbled home from a fight! So for this …
This year marks a decade since the famous Italian prima ballerina, Carla Fracci, launched her beautiful fragrance dedicated to the heroine of the ballet Giselle. This scent is for strong women with a romantic side, like Carla. She was one of the most beloved Giselles of all time, partnering with the likes of Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov. She was …
So I get that the whole point of the Golden Globes was to honor Hollywood talent, but I’m among the many who became wrapped up in the fashions, hairstyles and makeup. The awards may have taken center stage at the ceremony, but so did the parade of elegant low buns. Presenter Margot Robbie fielded a teleprompter malfunction, but there were …
American Hustle’s Amy Adams didn’t have to hustle anyone at the Golden Globes to make everyone fall in love with her. The best-actress award-winner is full of charm, beauty and talent. After watching the ceremony, I played around and discovered the steps for recreating Amy’s alluring hairstyle. There are only four, and anyone can follow them. The first step is …