My Night with Frederic Fekkai

November 20th, 2009 by New York Socialite/Fashionista - Lauren Salerno
Find these hair products at glow!

Find these hair products at glow!

Frederic Fekkai, known for celebrity hair and their incredible line hair products, celebrated the recent opening of their new Melrose Place salon last night with blow outs, polish changes and makeup touch-ups! I was lucky enough to go!

First things first, the new salon is GORGEOUS! It is 2 stories—the first floor is for makeup and nails, but upstairs is where the magic happens. The space is very New York loft (you know I love that) and modern, but with a cozy feel. There is a terrace that looks out onto beautiful West Hollywood where I sipped delicious champagne.

celebrity hair

So chic!

Lucky me! I got my hair done by the super chic hair stylist, Besama, With a hairdryer and a few brushes in hand, and of course, Fekkai hair products (nothing but the best for me) she gave me locks any gal would love. My hair was soft, full and oh so sexy!  I just couldn’t get enough of my Brigitte Bardot-like mane.

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Winter Skin Care Tips by Guest Blogger: Elizabeth Waller

November 17th, 2009 by New York Socialite/Fashionista - Lauren Salerno
Winter skin

SOURCE: flickr user John Steven Fernandez

Winter is great for many things; giving and receiving fabulous gifts, seeing loved ones, overindulging at holiday parties, making resolutions we absolutely always keep, but there’s one thing that winter is bad for, our skin. Even those of us “blessed” with oily skin can experience dry, flakey, irritated skin in the cold winter months. Here a few tips on how to do winter skin care the right way.

The first thing you should do is take care of yourself by drinking plenty of fluids (no, hot chocolate doesn’t count) and make sure you are getting enough Omega-3s to keep skin supple. A healthy diet is half the battle when it comes to having healthy skin, but adding a moisture-rich face cream will give your thirsty cells that extra boost to keep your complexion looking dewy even when it’s frosty out.

Some moisturizers are full of antioxidants that help draw out toxins and soothe angry skin. These are great for all skin types, as you can never stop fighting those free radicals, considering they literally are balls of energy that keep going and going.

Another thing to keep in mind during the crisper months, is to not stay away from products that contain oils, even if you are acne prone. Many oils, like Jojoba, actually help control sebum production, and will cause you to have a healthier balance to your skin. I was dedicated to everything oil free and mattifying, but after experimenting with oils, I was shocked to see my skin become normal over night.

Some of my favorite moisturizers for winter contain some really amazing ingredients. ALCHIMIE FOREVER’s Kantic+ Intensely Nourishing Cream has both antioxidants and jojoba oil, so it nourishes while detoxifying. Another really advanced formula is SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream, which is rich in vitamin C, A, and E, as well as essential fatty acids, just in case you didn’t take your supplements that day. If you are looking for a lighter moisturizer that will last all day, PHYTOMER’s  HydraContinue Instant Moisture Cream is a great choice.

Keeping your body and skin hydrated through the winter months might be a little bit challenging, but with these few tips, hopefully your cheeks will stay as pink and plump as a sugar plum fairy’s.

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LA Scenester on the Run – Beauty Trends in LA, Vegas and San Fran

November 12th, 2009 by LA Scenester - Marissa Harrington
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Being a “scenester” means you have to jet set from place to place while having it all under 3 fl. oz. Here is my list of essentials for current beauty trends in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas.

Los Angeles

Celebs spotted: George Clooney and Sean Penn

Place: Dan Tana’s

Beauty trend: Instant Breath Freshener

This LA hot spot maybe be small but you are guaranteed some major celebrity sightings here so its essential to have fresh breathe at a moments notice, especially since last time I was there I was sitting next to leading men George Clooney and Sean Penn. Talk about a dinner and a show before heading off to San Fran. My go-to product is Supersmile’s Powdered Mouthrinse. So fresh and so clean!

San Francisco

Celeb spotted: Ron Livingston

Place: North Beach

Beauty trend: Fresh face inspired by Twilight

My next stop captured Twilight’s New Moon glow. Local ladies were sporting fresh faces with a touch of radiance. Lucky for me I was already in-the-know thanks to the girls in our glow office. I packed my Sue Devitt’s SpaComplexion Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 just in case any of the Cullen’s were hanging out.

Vegas

Celebs spotted: Slash, Courtney Love and Nicole Scherzinger

Place: Bare Pool Lounge

Items: Hot Red Lips, sunscreen and antioxidants

In the land of Sin, you have to have hot red lips but also a trusty bottle of sunscreen with some potent anti-oxidants. While seeing Slash & Friends at Bare Lounge, I rocked it with a perfect cherry pout using DuWop’s Private Red layered under Twilight Venom all while protecting my skin with Jan Marini’s Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant 30.

If you have favorite products you love to travel with, please feel free to brag on our facebook page. We love hearing what our lovely glow girls (and ladies) have in their chic travel bags!

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Easy Ideas to Fight Holiday Stress

November 10th, 2009 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen
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flickr user: alasam

Can you believe Thanksgiving  is only 3 weeks away? With the holidays quickly approaching many people can feel their stress levels rising. You may not be able to avoid family, airport or long car rides over the holiday season, but here are some simple ideas that can help fight holiday stress. 

Give Yourself a Gift: Hurry and take advantage of all the great holiday offers out there. So many skincare/cosmetic brands create special holiday sets perfect for gift giving. Who says you can only buy them for a friend or family member? Treat yourself to special savings during the holiday season. Here are a few of my favorite kits.

gloMinerals – gloLuxe Beauty Collection (15 piece kit)  – This kit is a great value and has everything you’ll need for a complete makeup makeover. Plus, the case is a perfect travel companion.

Kevyn Aucoin – The Making Faces Collection Vol.1  – This kit is perfect for the makeup novice. It comes with all the basics and step-by-step instructions. Score!

Tarte Cosmetics – Sunglosses Set  – The denim case is absolutely adorable and can fit easily into any purse. The lipgloss shades are perfect alone or can be layered to create different colors.

 At Home Stress Relief:  One of my favorite ways to fight off stress is by taking a nice long hot bath.  Adding any of these bath products will enhance your bathing experience by helping you to relax and relieve stress.  The following fabulous bath products are all available on glow.com.

Me Bath – Bath Ice Cream (Café con Leche is my fave!)

Pevonia Botanice – Anti-Stress Bath & Shower Gel

Dermalogica – Stress Relief Treatment Oil

 Pamper Yourself:  Go ahead and splurge! Book a facial, massage or manicure – I give you permission or check out a local spa academy, you can get trained estheticians who are back in school to further their education.   You’ll be in better spirits and be a better hostess or guest because of it.

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And the crown goes to…

November 6th, 2009 by New York Socialite/Fashionista - Lauren Salerno

makeup crownMany of our fans submitted gorgeous makeup looks for our Facebook got THE LOOK contest, but only one gal can wear our makeup crown. Congrats to Heather Hensley-Ison for her winning makeup look!  In case you don’t know, Heather won a $250 gift card to glow.com! Yes, $250!!!

To help Heather spend her glow cash I thought I would devise a shopping list of beauty products I would purchase if I had $250 to spend on glow.com:

3LAB Perfect Mask, $120 – Gives your skin a big glass of water so it glows and is super hydrated. These masks are a pricey (you get 6 in a pack though) but they’re HUGE with celebrities and the makeup artist on Mad Men uses it on the cast!

Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eyeliner in Ebony, $32 – I’ve really started getting into eyeliner this fall for a sultry, sexy makeup look. This eyeliner makes glamorous eyes super easy to achieve!

Pevonia Botanica Dry Oil Body Moisturizer, $36 – I love oil moisturizers because your skin really soaks it in and you can feel the difference. This one is very light and never feels greasy!

Frederic Fekkai Protein Rx Anti-Breakage Treatment Mask, $29 – During the winter my hair needs a weekly mask so the ends don’t get dry and dull.

Pop Beauty Goddess Clutch – Smokey Eye, $32 – These eyeshadow colors look super pretty and since there are so many I would be able to come up with lots of different makeup looks.

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Halloween: LA Style

November 4th, 2009 by LA Scenester - Marissa Harrington

Leave it to us typical Angelenos to go full throttle with our costumes on Halloween. (But come on, everyday here is like putting on your best costume based on some celebrity’s latest look of the day, right?) But the real question is: is it bad that I am sitting here at work still laughing about last week’s wild ride of Halloween? It seems like a blur but those interesting characters that I met along the way really have made my workweek a little easier. From Manhattan Beach to West Hollywood Carnaval and Silver Lake, the costumes and makeup were out of this world. The best of the best accomplished their winning style with false lashes, special effects makeup, smoky eyes and True Blood lipstick. Here are some costumes that won my heart and definitely made their mark on the LA scene:

Leading Ladies:

Raggedy Ann and Andy: This pair wins for best makeup application. They used their makeup tools with precision for the perfect doll-like smiles and freckles.

Robin Hood: Who doesn’t love a bag full of gold (even if it is chocolate)? Smoky gold eyes and lovely false lashes helped steal the hearts of the rich and the poor.

Award-winning Men:

Teen Wolf: Definitely a winner, one of my buddies did this and fooled us all. Go Quiet Storm go!

Ozzy Osbourne: Seriously, I think it was Ozzy. Not only did he mumble but he seemed a little disoriented too.

Leeds Mattress Man: He can’t be beat for sure, especially dancing around in his costume.

Will Ferrell as More Cowbell: Everyone needs more cowbell at any function. This man wins for best facial hair and beer gut.

Do you have some favorites you want to share? Post them now on our facebook fan page!

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Easy Halloween Makeup and Costume Ideas

October 30th, 2009 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen
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flickr user: mellychan

OK, maybe these are not the most unique Halloween costumes, but if you’re in a pinch and need a last minute costume, here are a few easy ideas to execute.  All you need is a little makeup and about 15 minutes.

Vampires:  If you haven’t already jumped on the Twilight band wagon, now is a good time to go as your favorite Twilight character this Halloween.  To get the look, start by applying a foundation or powder that is lighter than your natural complexion – the cakier, the better! Next, play up those eyes with black eyeshadow and eyeliner. Finish the look with DuWop’s – Twilight Lip Venom.  Fangs will earn you extra credit!

A Baby:  Put your hair in pigtails and draw on freckles using a brown eyeliner pencil. Throw on footed pajamas or a long nightgown and you’re good to go.  Don’t forget to carry a baby doll, baby bottle or pacifier.

Housewife:  Put your hair up in curlers, slather an inexpensive mask all over your face and wear your most comfy robe and slippers. Super cute and super comfortable!

A Cat: Draw a black nose and whiskers on your face using black eyeliner. Wear a tight black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or jeans. Most Halloween stores have inexpensive ears you can purchase. Or, you can always make some using a black head band and construction paper.  Grrrr..baby!

Check out PopSugar.com for 10 girl powered costume ideas.

If you have an easy Halloween idea, please share.

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Global Goddess: Brigitte Bardot

October 28th, 2009 by New York Socialite/Fashionista - Lauren Salerno
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Flickr User: P/\UL

We can’t wake up tomorrow morning and look like Brigitte Bardot,but with the right eyeliner, lipstick and hair products and a few beauty tips you can add a little French sex appeal to your look.

THE EYES: Grab your black eyeliner girls; you’ll be lost without it!
Starting at the inside corner of the eye, trace the eyeliner right along your upper lash line and when you are at the end of the eye, move the line upwards to create a classic cat eye.  It helps me when I gently pull my lid out to create a straight lash line. For a thicker line, go back and add another line next to the first one. Then, line under the eye, connecting the outer corners with the liner on the top lid. Strangely enough, it is easier for me to use gel eyeliner  with an angled brush as opposed to an eyeliner pen, but use whatever is easiest for you! I LOVE this brush because you can line your upper eye with the angled one and your lower line with the rounded one. Word from the wise: if you have smaller eyes, I suggest keeping the line thin, not thick; otherwise your eyes will appear small. Then go to town with your favorite black mascara.

THE HAIR: Bardot’s gorgeous, messy curls give new meaning to the phrase locks of love.
Use a hair volumizer to add some Bardot-worthy fullness and body to hair. Then with a curling iron (a large barrel is best) create sexy curls that scream coquette. You can use any curling iron you like, but the thicker the barrel the better the curls in my opinion because it will create bigger, fuller curls.

THE LIPS: Bardot’s lips garner as much envy as Angelina Jolie’s pout. Finish off your minx look with a pinkish nude lipstick.

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Fall Hair Trends & Tips That Will Leave You With “Good Hair”.

October 21st, 2009 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen
flickr user: Lif…’s photostream

flickr user: Lif…’s photostream

Fall – The weather is getting colder, leaves are changing colors (everywhere except sunny southern CA) and after months of torturing your hair with sun exposure, pools and highlights, your hair is ready for a change. Good-bye highlights; hello warmer, softer colors and moisturizing hair products. Here are few fall hair trends and tips that are easy to implement and will give you “good hair” as actor Chris Rock says.  

Hair Color: Obvious streaks (think zebra stripes) of color are out and randomly placed soft color to add dimension, depth and texture are in.  Over the past year, I noticed that my hair had become really blonde. Since I have a little one on the way, I wanted a hair color that would be easier to maintain.  My hairstylist recently updated my look by giving me a darker base color, adding lowlights throughout my whole head but for old-time’s sake, keeping a few highlights around my face. The end result was awesome! Not only did the color have great depth and texture (a must this fall); but, I was able to go 8 weeks in between appointments. Woo hoo! In this economy great value is essential.

Hair Care:  Your once gorgeous mane is probably dry, frizzy and static-prone right about now due to temperature drops and wind chills.  During fall and winter months hair care is all about moisture!  A simple tip is to sleep with a humidifier on at night. The humidifier helps keep your skin and hair from drying out by adding moisture to the air. Another way to fight off frizz is to use a deep conditioning or hair treatment mask once a week. My favorite is Frederic Fekkai’s Anti-Breakage Treatment Mask.  My hair feels so soft and healthy after using it.  

Hair Accessories: Hats are the ideal fall accessory. They add instant drama to the simplest outfit; plus, they help protect your hair from the elements. 2Threads.com lists berets, head scarves and knitted hats as must have items this year.

When I think stylish hats, I can’t help but picture Gossip Girl’s Blaire Waldorf.  Who do you picture? Please share.

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Beauty Products: What’s in my makeup bag?

October 20th, 2009 by New York Socialite/Fashionista - Lauren Salerno

makeup_bagYou always hear me talk about my favorite beauty products, but now you get to see the products I always keep with me, everywhere I go! Here’s what’s in my makeup bag:

Pur-lisse Lip Comfort I love this because it not only nourishes my lips with shea butter and conditioning vitamin E, but it makes them look shiny and sexy. I never have to use my fingers (eww germs!) which makes it super easy to apply.

Kevyn Aucoin The Eyelash Curler
Where would I be without this stainless steel eyelash curler?  Actually, I don’t even want to know the answer to that question!  This eyelash curler leaves my lashes perfectly shaped and ready for mascara. Honestly, it is just as essential as the mascara! You have no idea how much a difference an eyelash curler (especially a good one) can make to your look until you try one yourself. I promise you will love it just as much as me.

Kevyn Aucoin The Mascara – Curling
I love, love, LOVE this mascara! It takes my lashes to their full fluttering capacity without any midday or midnight smudging and flaking! Plus, you can stop buying eye makeup remover because the mascara comes off easily with just water. I’ve even slept with this mascara on and guess what? NO SMUDGING! It is insane…you actually wake up looking slightly doe-eyed in a super sexy way.

Becca Glossy Lip Tint – Caipirinha
As you can see from my makeup bag, I’m a pretty simple gal when it comes to everyday makeup, but I really like the eyeliner when I go out so this lip gloss is perfect for me! It is semi-matte nude so it is special enough to wear on its own in the office, yet subtle enough to wear with smoky eyes when I go out. Oh, and all my friends ask to borrow it…

Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush SPF 30 – All Clear
I honestly use this beauty product at least 5 times every single day and I truly feel naked if for some odd reason it isn’t with me. Truly naked! I’ve had the same one for over a year and I just refill it. It is probably the best beauty product I have ever bought or received, I LOVE IT! It is such an easy way to reapply your UV protection throughout the day. I know I’m a little nuts, but hey, I figure if all I have to do is brush this mineral powder on a few times a day it will save me a lot of time and money in the future from undoing damage that I can just prevent on my own with the proper UV protection.

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