Archive for January, 2009

WIN A BOTTLE OF POSHE’S POTION OF YOUTH HAND CREAM

Posted by Te-see on 22nd January 2009

Have we got a give-away for you!

Win a full size bottle of Poshe Potion Of Youth hand Cream, valued at $40. Enter our latest contest to win this fabulous cream and give your hands the TLC they truly deserve.

As we get older (even though we look much, much younger than our said years), our hands can give us away! TRAITORS…but don’t get your panties in a twist just yet…because now we have Posh Potion of YouthHand and Nail Creme for younger, healthier looking hands, and nails to keep our age-defying secret!…Let Me At It, Girls…

So, here’s your chance to get your hands looking youthful again…

and all you have to do to win is

1.  Subscribe to beautystylewatch (if you haven’t already)

2.  Tell us your funniest mani/pedi story!

One winner will be chosen on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in celebration of our amazing Mother’s 84th year on this beautiful Earth!  And she is the Queen of “aging backwards” as our friend Jackie Silver would say!

Good Luck Girlie’s…I love Poshe’s Hand Lotion!

Te-see

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AGING BACKWARDS…YES…THAT’S RIGHT!

Posted by Te-see on 20th January 2009

I need to tell you about an amazing woman who I’ve become friends with…Her name is Jackie Silver and let me tell you girls…she knows how to age backwards!  I’m not kidding…Her book tells you everything you need to know about the process.  She’s almost 50?!  Who knew…read below…

Can This Woman be Almost 50?

Jackie Silver in a pink skirt

It’s true! Jackie Silver is Aging Backwards and she shares her secrets, tips and shortcuts in her book, Aging Backwards: Secrets to Staying Young! She’s almost 50 and still gets asked for I.D. to buy wine.

You’ll start Aging BackwardsSM when you discover what Jackie shares in her book:

  • A treasure-trove of her personal favorite products and where to get them
  • Expert opinion from Jackie’s interviews with some of the industry’s top gurus
  • Learn to defy your genetics
  • Read Jackie’s compelling story of her lifelong battle with weight and how she won
  • Makeup secrets you haven’t heard before, guaranteed
  • Jackie reveals the little ingredient hidden in many common foods that ages you
  • Discover how to exercise less and get better results

You can purchase her book from her website www.agingbackwards.com

Check out her site while you’re there.  You might learn something new!  I know I do every time I visit it…

Aging is like fine wine…it gets better with time!

Smiles, girls…

Te-see

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YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR FASHION & BEAUTY

Posted by Te-see on 19th January 2009

I love fashion!  My closet is overflowing with clothes and my husband keeps complaining that I have taken over our closet…well, too bad.  I just can’t part with certain items and I’m constantly adding new styles.  However, my girls…most of my clothes are extremely affordable!

A day doesn’t go by when someone asks me where I got my top, my pants, my coat or my bag.  And being the person that I am…I tell them…I even tell them the price.  I tend to shop the boutiques in my area.  My top favorites being:  Treats for The Face, Weekendz Only, and Voila Boutique. All located in the fabulous San Fernando Valley!

Treats for The Face is a specialty place where not only can you get a bikini wax, eyebrow wax, hair cut, style and your make-up done, you can also shop till you drop!  Veronica the owner says that “her costumers love that they can go to one place for all their fashion and beauty needs.”  If you want to dress with more flair this is the shop for you.

Weekends Only is the kind of store you walk into once and they remember your name from that moment on.  They have styles that range from $20 to $300 with something for every woman who walks in whether she is conservative, casual, or daring in her choice of style.  Joy is the manager and it’s always nice to see her.  She never forgets your size or your style!  That’s why I love going there.  SERVICE is everything girls!!!

And last but not least…Voila located on Magnolia Blvd. on the southeast corner at Whitsett Avenue.  I have gotten the cutest most stylish dresses here for under $40.00.  Go figure…The women sometimes follow you around which can get on your nerves but it’s worth the finds.  Just do a few Yoga breaths before you walk in!  It helps…

So, now that you know all of my fashion secrets…try not to tell too many of your friends…you want them to think you spent a mint!

Happy Shopping!

Te-see

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GET BEAUTIFUL SKIN WITH CLARISONIC SKIN CARE SYSTEMS

Posted by Te-see on 19th January 2009

I’m telling you girls…Clarisonic Skin Care Systems by Sonicare really is the bomb!  I’ve been a fan of their other products for over 10 years.  So, I wasn’t surprised at the positive results of my face after using Clarisonic every day for the past 3 weeks.  In fact I was thrilled!

With all the creams, make-up, and self-tanners that us women are using today it’s so important to cleanse our skin properly…and yes, it can be achieved using Clarisonic Skin Care System for 1 minute in the AM and 1 minute in the PM.  It’s safe on all skin types and is clinically proven to be 2x more effective at cleansing the skin than manual cleansing with soap & water.  Without properly cleansing your face first causes your anti-aging moisturizers and acne fighters to be less effective.  I don’t know about you girls, but my moisturizers are not cheap and I definitely want the full effect!

After 8 weeks you should see healthier skin, fewer blemishes, fewer dry patches, decreased pore size, and softer skin. Gentle enough for everyday use.  It retails for $195.00 and is available for purchase at:  Nordstrom Stores & Spa, Bliss Spa Catalog, www.sephora.com, www.saksfifthavenue.com, www.beauty.com, and www.clarisonic.com.

So, what are you waiting for…your face will thank u…

Smiles,

Te-see

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Eye Popping Eyeliner

Posted by Beth on 18th January 2009

What a change in her beauty routine when she is just playing herself, and not the sister wife she portrays on Big Love. Ginnifer Goodwin stepped out with half-rimmed eyeliner, and the result was eye opening glamour!

Are her eyes green, gray, or blue? Who knows but they sure looked beautiful. The trick to creating and making close-set eyes like Ginnifer’s look exotic is to start the eyeliner in the middle of the eye. Using an eyeliner stencil will help to make sure the color and lashline are seamless. Lay the stencil over your upper eye and draw a line from above the pupil to the outer corner. For close-set eyes do not apply color to the inner corners.

Using the eyeliner stencil again marked bottom liner, place under eye and draw a line from the pupil to the outer corner. Smudge the lines with a brush where the two meet and you’re done. Add a sunkissed bronze shadow to the lids before lining the eyes for added glamour.

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Celebrity Beauty At The 2009 Golden Globes

Posted by Beth on 18th January 2009

As we settle into 2009, what better way to begin the new year in beauty & fashion then with The People’s Choice Awards, and The Golden Globes. This year at the Golden Globes there was lots of black eyeliner, smoky eyes, sunkissed skin, and bold red lips that screamed out “notice me, notice me”. Makeup, hair, and fashion stylists were busy all day making sure that every celebrity to hit the red carpet looked gorgeous.

So much fun and our favorite awards show that we look forward to covering every year. Strapless gowns in creams, blacks, rich blues, and reds, looked stunning on Kate Winset, Angelina Jolie, Eva Longoria, and Mary- Louise Parker.

Debra Messing, star of USA’s Starter Wife looked beautiful, and her makeup was all about the eyes. Created by celebrity artist Carol Shaw, fully rimmed and smoky were the focus of her very striking look. Using a nude shadow, Carol applied the color from the lashline to the browbone and layered with a rosy gold shimmer all over the eyelid. Yes ladies, you can wear shimmer on eyes in your 40′s. It’s the colors that you should adjust, but never the look.

Next Carol applied a jade green shadow in the crease and smudged it under the eyes as well. For extra drama she applied a charcoal shadow to the outer corner of the eyes and blended up into crease. To finish the look black eyeliner was added to the inside rim of Debra’s eyes and two generous coats of rich black mascara for lashes that could not be ignored.

I know what you’re saying, “I can’t do this“, but I promise you can, and to make it even easier you can use the Smoky Eye Stencils from the Get in Line Eyeliner Kit and create them in minutes.

Drew Barrymore made quite the entrance with her tousled ‘do. Jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz, and dramatic eyeliner that is not only a hot trend for spring, but is an instant way to make your eyes pop. The thick line drawn across her upper eyelid created a sultry, Marilyn Monroe effect that was on point.

Jennifer Lopez wore a simple high bun that with the right makeup beautifully accented her features. Case in point her strategically placed bronzer contoured her face and gave her a golden goddess glow. Also seen here with fully rimmed eyes that were done in soft shimmers of golden bronze and rosy gold. A gorgeous nude lip was the perfect shade to complete this look.

Angelina Jolie, stunning as usual. It doesn’t take much to get her red carpet ready. Lately I have been loving the way she looks, and of course in love with her Cat Eyes. Her ever so subtle waves proved that easy hair is just as desirable on the red carpet as is a more complicated and traditional updo. Her look was created by using a blow dryer, round brush, and Bohemian Beach Spray from David Babaii, who also styled her hair for the evening. After blow drying with the brush he twisted large sections of hair around the ends of the brush and sprayed each with the beach spray.  Using the dryer’s low speed, he gave each section a blast of warm air to set the soft waves. Her cat eyes were created by starting at the center of the eye and extending the liner out beyond her lashes. If you haven’t heard already, cat eyes just got alot easier using a cat eyeliner stencil. Just lay the stencil over your eyes and fill in with color. You won’t believe how quickly you can do them, and they look amazing.

More to come I promise. So many celebrities and so many things to share….so much fun:-)

Kisses,

B

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WE ARE BEAUTY STYLE WATCH

Posted by Beth on 18th January 2009

We have been noticing that many of our readers are still checking in with our older blog and missing out on the newest version of Beauty Style Watch, and all of the fabulous features we have added.

The new Beauty Style Watch is a much better version of what we started with two years ago with lots of room to grow. Also new to Beauty Style Watch is my beautiful sister, Te-see. Many of you have already been enjoying her blogs. A former model & actress, she is covering beauty, fashion, celebrity style, and the best steals & deals everywhere. Her writing is gaining her lots of attention and I am really thrilled to be working with her. We are having a blast and doing what we love to do. Please make sure to bookmark Beauty Style Watch on your beauty & fashion radar, and look for more amazing give aways in the coming weeks. Yahoo…free beauty products.

Watch out everyone ’cause the Bender sisters are back and better than evah!!

Kisses,

B

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Celebrity Hair Stylist Diana Schmidtke Releases Her Book Shortcuts

Posted by Te-see on 17th January 2009

I first met Diana Schmidtke (pronounced Schmidt-Key) back in December at an Axe Hair Event that my sister Beth and I covered at Prive Salon in Hollywood… remember…”get girl approved hair.“  She is their official spokesperson and has been a Celebrity Men’s Hair Stylist for over 10 years.  We clicked immediately and enjoyed swapping industry war stories as well as family stories.  I just love her!!!!

Any way, I’ve been reading her book and I have to tell you I can’t put it down.  It’s an easy read…Her biography in the beginning of the book is inspirational and hides nothing.  Diana is honest and passionate in her writing.  Shortcuts takes you step by step into the world of make-up (fashion & beauty), special fx, and hair. She leaves no stone unturned.  I loved reading about her personal experiences and the people she has met throughout her very successful career.

She grew up in Chicago with no one in her family even remotely involved in the industry and did what ever she needed to become the “hair stylist” she wanted to be.  Diana’s ultimate goal is to live in Cost Rica for half the year and work the other half.  I have no doubt that she will do just this!  Below are just a few of the celebrities Diana has worked with.

Truly a must have book for anyone contemplating a professional career as a make-up/hair stylist in the industry.  A fabulous reference book to keep in your kit at all times!  Available at: www.shortcutsthebook.com as well as www.amazon.com.

Next week we will be posting a contest to win a copy of Diana’s book.  At coffee yesterday Diana and I decided what we want y’all to do to win her informative book and she will be the judge.  So, girls and boys get ready to impress…

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy….

Te-see

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YOU HEARD IT ON OPRAH FIRST….

Posted by Te-see on 14th January 2009

With all of the frightening news out there concerning our environment and our health it’s a relief to know that we do have choices…We can start today by eating better, exercising, and taking the right supplements. So many people I know think they are getting the correct amount of each supplement but are they really???  Experts are saying that you can actually overdose on your Vitamin intake…ugh!!! That’s why it is so important to speak with a Health Specialist.  Don’t just go out and buy Vitamin E “because you heard it was good for your skin.” It might not be so good for your liver…who knows until you really do your research and talk to a professional.

With that said we advise you to check out the product line that Oprah spoke so highly of on her show.  The people at NeoCell have introduced a collagen type tablet, or powder to improve your body from the inside out.  When my sister and I got an email asking us to try NeoCell’s products we jumped at the chance!  We wanted to see what all the hype on Oprah was about.

I tried the Collagen+C pomegranate liquid and Beth tried the Super Collagen+C Type I & III. We both had colds over the Holidays and chest congestion.  Immediately after taking the Pomegranate liquid I felt like myself again!  Their products are made of pharmaceutical food-grade hydrolyzed bovine-skin collagen, NOT whole gelatin.  The tablets are formulated with Vitamin C which is absolutely essential to collagen formation.  Benefits include replenishing your own body’s collagen supply, muscle growth, builds bone matrix, corrects weak, broken, split, ridged and damaged nails, adds body and slow downs hair loss, repairs connective tissues for improved elasticity: blood vessels to help improve circulation, promotes wound healing, a clearer complexion, and builds lean muscle.

After 2 weeks Beth noticed her hair was much more shiny and felt thicker.  Her face also looked brighter and more youthful…I guess the secrets out

For more extensive information or to purchase any of their fabulous products please visit their website at:  www.neocell.com

Healthy Shopping!

Te-see

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THE WINNER OF AGELESS FANTASY IS JOANNA SMITH OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

Posted by Te-see on 13th January 2009

Here is what Joanna had to say about Ageless Fantasy“…

“I like your description of Ageless Fantasy! It is a great name for a fragrance and the scent sounds very alluring on so many levels! I think once we hit a certain age we look in the mirror and even though the face staring back at us is older, we still see (or want to see) ourselves as that young, carefree, girl who is going to set the world on fire 16 year old that we once were. If there is a fragrance out there that can recapture those “see the world through rose colored glasses” feeling, then I am all for that fantasy! Ageless Fantasy might just be the ticket to taking us back in time! I wear a particular scent because I enjoy smelling wonderful, but also I want it to make me feel good about myself, to make me feel confident, and so I can exude femininity and a touch of glamour. It would be fantastic to start the New Year off with a new signature scent like this and who know the possibilities it can bring me! Thank you for the opportunity to enter!”

Joanna is a mother of 3 young children, one of which is 5 months old and she has 2 feisty dogs, Lucy and Max.  She enjoys Yoga and running at least 4-5 times a week to stay in shape.  Her and her husband are avid downhill skiers.  They live on Lake Ontario so during the warm summer months they spend most of their time boating and swimming.  Joanna is a freelance Graphic Designer and also enjoys creating digital art of her original photography using fractals.  “As a woman, I truly enjoy constantly reinventing myself, always striving to put my best foot forward.  As I continue to evolve both mentally and physically, I enjoy creating new “looks” for myself experimenting with makeup and accessories to keep my style ever changing and fresh.”

Congrats, Joanna…can’t wait to hear what you have to say about “Ageless Fantasy” after wearing it!

Thanks again to Harvey Prince & Co., Ltd.!  We think you rock here at Beauty Style Watch…

Hugs,

Te-see & Beth from our family to yours!

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