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Christopher Drummond
 
 
 
 

“Summer of Natural Love” Promotion Week 2: Get the J-Lo Glow | August 9, 2010

Enjoy our tutorial on how to get golden, luminous skin with Christopher Drummond, Celebrity Makeup Artist. If you’ve always wanted to look like Jennifer Lopez, this is your chance!! www.christopherdrummond.com

Congratulations Jill Myrick! You have won the Summer of Natural Love products from Christopher Drummond Beauty!


 

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Leslie Chatman
 
 
 
 

Boost Your Summer Style | June 16, 2010

Summer is almost here and we are already feeling the heat. It’s time to make sure you have all the things you need for a summer vacation pool side or on the beach.

Having the usual items like the perfect swimsuit, cover up, oversize bag and sunscreen make for a great start. This summer, add a few more items to turn up the volume on your summer style.

Understanding how damaging the sun can be on our skin is really important. When you slather on the sunscreen, add a hat and sunglasses. Big hats and large sunglasses can offer additional protection from … Read More »


 

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Christopher Drummond
 
 
 
 

Safe Cosmetics: 12 Ingredients to Avoid | June 8, 2010

By now, everyone has heard that it’s in one’s best interest to eat as organically as possible and to avoid toxic cleaning products in the home to reduce the risk of illness and disease. But what about the personal care products you use each day? Are you reading those product labels as carefully as food labels, and if so, do you really know what those ingredients are or what they do?

The average person uses nine cosmetic products each day, from lotions and soaps to deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, skincare, makeup, hairspray and perfume-with roughly 120 chemicals spread among them.

But whether … Read More »


 

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Christie Ressel
 
 
 
 

Toronto Fashion week begins with a Bang! | March 28, 2010

Tonight marked the official beginning of Toronto’s LG fashion week’s, “Power of Style”. Held in the Allstream venue – which is vastly larger than last years location – this year is sure to impress with it’s “Power of Style” theme.

Impress is exactly what it did.

Robin Kay, President of FDCC

With fabulous music, space, and decor, the night began on a high note as Robin Kay, President of the Fashion Design Council of Canada took to the runway. In a fabulous opening speech, she explained, the “‘Power of style’ is in all of us. It means to be bold, to be noticed, … Read More »


 

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Christie Ressel
 
 
 
 

Rachel Zoe and Piperlime are calling all aspiring Stylists! | March 23, 2010

Piperlime – known for it’s multitude of shopping options for fashionable and fresh picks – has an AMAZING opportunity for all aspiring stylistas!

Piperlime is known for their working relationship with celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe – and having her select her favorite pieces on their website – which ultimately lead to sold out “must have” items of the season on their website.

This fabulous pairing has decided to team up again – and this time, they are on the hunt for people that have the dream of becoming a stylist! Between now and April 4th you can visit the Piperlime.com website and … Read More »


 

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Laura Carson Miller
 
 
 
 

Coral Makeup ~ The ‘It’ Shade for spring | March 23, 2010

Well beauty lovers, it seems that coral is the ‘go-to’ color for spring makeup. The latest runway shows featured an orange lip that was a bit much for my personal taste, but I digress!

Bobbi Brown has a new collection called Cabana Corals. It includes lip and cheek shades to compliment most any skin tone.  If you’re at all intimidated by this melony hue, and wonder how you can make it work for you, fear not. I recently spoke with Bethany Brill, accomplished hair and makeup artist, about tips on how to bring the coral cosmetic trend into your life, minus … Read More »


 

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Cheryl Fenton
 
 
 
 

Going for Gold – Sexy Metallic Eyes | March 17, 2010

Oscar night would have made the Olympic panel proud. The metals of gold, silver and bronze were all represented. The competition was fierce, but with elegance and grace. And the judges had Nikons, not numbers.

Gold-dusted eyes on SJP (my love-hate relationship with her pale yellow Chanel Haute Couture gown was confusing)

Silvery makeup on Kate Winslet’s complementing her pewter YSL (that is if you could see past the reflection on the $2.5 million Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace)

Demi Moore’s metallic bronze glow against her stunning Atelier Versace tiered blush gown (does she age?)

And didn’t the gold statue look gorgeous against the … Read More »


 

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Katie Skubisz
 
 
 
 

“Mark” My Words, You Will Love This Stuff | March 16, 2010

My sister recently began selling Avon.  Of course, I wanted to support her, but was not sure how I felt about their products.  I have been a dedicated MAC and Laura Mercier customer for many years and did not want to deviate from the norm.  I am always cautious about switching products due to my super sensitive and unpredictable skin!

As I was browsing around on her site I discovered the Mark. line.  I had heard of the line prior to this, but never had a reason to try it.  The first products I ordered from Mark. were the speedway cover … Read More »


 

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Allison Empey
 
 
 
 

Baby Essentials That Do Double Duty | March 3, 2010

We all know that lipstick can double as blush and that you can use a piece of pencil eraser for a missing earring back in a pinch, but did you know that there are a multitude of items in your toddler’s diaper bag that can do double duty?  In my last 16 months of mommyhood, I’ve discovered some cool tools in Hayden’s room – baby essentials that moonlight as  grown-up gear!

Baby oil -  If the name doesn’t give it away, it’s most commonly used on your baby’s delicate new skin.   Another use?  Smooth it onto YOUR skin after you get … Read More »


 

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Cheryl Fenton
 
 
 
 

Being Pretty Sick | February 23, 2010

I’ve always been a healthy woman…that is until my daughter entered the cesspool world of preschool. So now with every school project that enters our home come the germs of dozens of little runny noses, sore throats and puffy faces.

Here are a few tricks to at least look pretty even when you’re pretty sick.

Problem: No sleep

You have: Raccoon eyes

Pretty Quick Fix: Slice a raw potato and place the slices under your eyes for a few minutes. The potassium helps get rid of under eye dark circles. Place a dot of light eyeshadow in the inner corner of your eyelid and … Read More »


 

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Cheryl Fenton
 
 
 
 

My Hat’s Off to You | January 25, 2010

Maybe it’s the way I stroll slowly through the hat department, longing for something new. Perhaps it’s how I lovingly lift my grandmother’s fine vintage examples out of their boxes, eager to wear them mix with the latest style. Or the way my hat shelf is brimming with berets, Trilbys, bakerboy caps, fur hats, etc. You get it. I love hats.

But why am I always trying to cover my hair? Seriously. The reason…I have no follow through. Outfit, check. Makeup, check. Hair…oh, let’s wear a hat, shall we?

My do is usually a don’t, I won’t lie. It’s the last thing … Read More »


 

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Christopher Drummond
 
 
 
 

Pro Makeup Artist Tips | January 21, 2010

Beauty tips for the frugal Glamazon by Christopher Drummond

I know, you have champagne tastes on a beer budget. Don’t we all. Well, we here at Christopher Drummond Beauty believe that you can still be fabulous and still be efficient with your beauty dollars. Here are a few tips:

1) Multi task. Use one product for multiple uses. Saude Pele Radiance Booster for instance. A product like this can be used in many ways: as an eyeshadow base, a highlighter on the cheek bones, mix it with clear gloss to boost up the look of your lips, mix it with your moisturizer, … Read More »


 

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Cheryl Fenton
 
 
 
 

Winter’s Rough Stuff | January 18, 2010

I’m sure I’m not the only one who loves the whistling of an old radiator heater. It’s a comforting sound that’s reminds me of being a kid, settling into my cozy bed on a chilly New England night, feety PJs in full effect. That whistle meant toasty flow of warm air was on its way.

It’s also a sneaky siren. One that calls your moisture. And whisk! It’s gone.

Let’s face it. Literally. Winter temperatures went down and your skin dried up. Spring isn’t on the horizon for months and your face is a lackluster reminder of scraping ice off windshields and … Read More »


 

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Denise Tong
 
 
 
 

JUARA Body Scrub Giveaway at CurrentVine.com | January 12, 2010

Give yourself an indulgent jolt with JUARA‘s Invigorating Body Scrub! Current Vine and JUARA are offering three readers the opportunity to win the scrub, which exfoliates, cleanses, and tightens the skin ($37 value). JUARA fans include Brooke Shields, Rosario Dawson, Elle, and Redbook.

For details on how to enter the random drawing for this product, visit CurrentVine.com.


 

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Cheryl Fenton
 
 
 
 

How Dry I Am | January 11, 2010

Sandpaper lips. Hot. A body of all-over flakes. Touchable. Frizz hair resembling a high school science project involving a balloon. Sex-ee.

Or not.

Winter…she is a cruel mistress. Dry sense of humor. Not only does she rob you of slimming clothing options (really, who looks thin in 14 layers of fabric and thick boots?…ok, Kate Hudson…but who else?), but she steals from you every drop of moisture you have.

Here are few quick fix-its for when your pout is pitiful, every day is bad hair day, and your skin…well, let’s just say the Sahara comes to mind.

Dry lips: Come over here and lay … Read More »