Locks of Love and Nexxus^® Salon Hair Care recently partnered for an online makeover contest encouraging women to tell them why they wanted to donate their hair to the charity. The winner, Brandi Landry, submitted an inspiring story that captured the hearts of the Nexxus Facebook community. As the contest winner, Brandi recently traveled from Louisiana to New York City for a hair cut and styling session with celebrity stylist and Nexxus Creative Director Kevin Mancuso.  With over 16-inches of hair donated, she certainly sent a lot of LOVE to Locks of Love.

Brandi Landry before her donation

Kevin Mancuso begins her hair transformation

Kevin perfecting her new style

Brandi Landry reveals her new look holding her 16" braid!

Locks of Love Donation Guidelines:

* Hair must be secured in a ponytail or braid before it is cut; and the cut must be made above the hair elastic.

* Hair must be at least 10 inches from the elastic to the tip.

* Hair must be clean and completely dry before it is mailed.

* A ponytail should be placed in a plastic bag and then into a padded envelope.

* Include the official hair donation form – available at www.LocksofLove.org – to be acknowledged for the donation.

* All hair donations must be mailed to Locks of Love at: 234 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33405-2701

Visit the Locks of Love tab on the Nexxus Facebook page for more details on donating and to watch the instructional “how-to donate” video featuring Kevin Mancuso and Locks of Love President Madonna Coffman – http://www.facebook.com/nexxus

Good on you, Brandi!

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Cat eyes can be created using eyeliner, eyeshadow or both together. How you do them is the key behind a big hit, or big miss. Adding Eyeliner gives them a more defined look, while an eyeshadow a softer, both are equally fabulous. Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks went for the liner-shadow duo, and the result was dramatic and sultry.

Tight Shot:

To get the look, start with a bronze-brown shadow and apply it to the eyelids, up into the crease, and extended to a point right under the ends of the eyebrows. The soft wash of color, gives the eyes a “who me?”sexy girlie look that is irresistible.

Christina’s cat eyes were finished by lining them with a waterproof black pencil, and applying on the top lid along the lashline, tapering the color towards the inner eye. Liner was applied underneath but only to the middle of eye and softer   towards the center.  A shimmery gold shadow was added along the inner corners to finish the look.

Do you love cat eyes like this, or do you skip the shadow and go straight for the liner version? Don’t forget to check out Mad Men on July 25th! Yay!!!

Check out the SGB Eyeliner & Stencil Kit to get this look!

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When it comes to perfectly applied eyeliner, actress Naomi Watts seems to have a good handle on it. Seen here at the Hollywood premiere of Salt, she probably had a makeup artist create her look, but the good news is, even a beauty newbie can get beautiful eyes that stand out, and now it’s even easier than ever.

If it’s a more intense stare you desire, then get it by lining your upper and lower lids first with a black waterproof eyeliner, and then finishing with a shadow.

“The trick to getting them just right says celebrity makeup arist beth bender of beth bender beauty is to make sure to always use a freshly sharpened eye pencil when lining the eyelids.”

To finish the look, apply a charcoal shadow along the liner, top and bottom, and using your eyeshadow brush, blend the liner and shadow together. You can also use an eyeliner stencil for an even easier application. To use, hold the stencil labeled Top Liner over the eye and apply your color along the black guide line. Do the same using the Bottom Eyeliner stencil, and sweep the color along the black guide line. Place the stencils away from you eyelids for a thicker line as seen here on Naomi.

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Unfortunately, the older we get the less invincible we are. Little life changes slowly creep up on us, attacking our bodies at every turn.  Before we know it we’re complaining of backaches, knee aches, wrist aches, hair loss, sleeplessness, and loss of our sexual drive.  And that’s just the half of it…!!!

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I have written several articles about my own health discoveries and how I’ve gotten back on track to feeling like a kid again thanks to Aster Elliott, celebrity health and wellness specialist to the stars.  Last week I had an hour long appointment with Aster, giving her my physical and mental update since we last met.  She told me exactly what I needed to do without missing a beat!  I already feel better!  My parents in New York have consulted with her over the phone several times and are so grateful for her insight regarding their health issues.  My mother no longer has to take Boniva, (which she hated taking btw).  Instead, Aster has her taking liquid calcium to protect her bones.

Aster Elliott has in fact helped many of my friends and family all over the states with her phone consults.  Now you too can get the answers to all your health concerns and the proper supplements to get your health back on track!  Call Aster at:  (877) 416-4114 for a phone consult and receive 20% off by mentioning Beauty Style Watch. You won’t be sorry! Rates are: $100 an hour, $50 for 30 mins., 25 for 15 mins.

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Feeling like your beauty regime has hit a summer bump in the road? Well if you answered yes, we have an easy look that may just inspire you, and help you jump your beauty hurdle.  If you’re not sure about what to do, then why not take a cue from the always radiant Angelina Jolie, a working mom-actress who knows the meaning of a five minute beauty look.

Her Cat Eyeliner is the one thing she never forgets, and just her eyeliner alone pulls her entire beauty look together. In under five minutes you get the benefit of a sultry look, and with a sexy winged finish you instantly elongate the eyes for even more drama.

One of the quickest ways to create perfect cat eyeliner is to use an eyeliner stencil. What an eyeliner stencil does, is create the shape for you simply by placing the stencil over your eye and filling in with color. You can make the liner as thick or as thin as you like by placing the stencil either along the lashline or slightly above.

It’s quick, easy, and will get you out the door in minutes!

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Angelina Jolie came out to party last night at Grauman’s Chinese Theater for the premiere of her newest flick, Salt. The spy thriller brought out many of Hollywood’s heavy hitters, and fans were thrilled to catch a glimpse of the power couple who signed autographs, and posed for pictures on the red carpet before heading into the theater.

The guest of honor looked positively radiant with beau Brad Pitt on her arm. Wearing a simple, sexy beaded LBD by Emporio Armani paired with nude peep-toe Ferragamo pumps. Brad looked dashing in a three-piece suit by Tom Ford.  “I haven’t worked in over a year,” Jolie told BeautyStyleWatch. “I had two babies, I’ve been in my nightgown. So it was nice to get out, get aggressive, and do some serious stunts for the film.”  We asked her what Brad thinks of her roles as an action hero? “He likes it,” she said with a smile. “We met that way. When I’m home with the kids I just feel like somebody’s mom. But when I am working I feel very empowered. I love both.” See ladies, you can have it all.

Of course we couldn’t resist asking about the rumors going around town saying she is slated to play Cleopatra. Jolie replied: “I would be honored. I am fascinated by her. I love history, I love that part of the world. But we haven’t gotten the script yet, so we’ll see.”

Well, one thing she won’t have to worry about is mastering the art of Cleopatra’s Cat Eyeliner. This has been her signature look for so long, and nobody does it better than Angie.

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New from FusionBeauty, a multifunctional skin highlighter that will leave your skin looking more radiant than ever while restoring your youthful volume with Amplifat technology.  Meet Illumifill girls…

FusionBeauty Colorceuticals Illumifill Luminizer

This is Kim Kardashian’s new secret weapon…She uses it every day making her skin appear bright and flawless!  The key ingredients to this new found “fountain of youth” are amplifat, hyaluronic acid, and no-line. Hyaluronic Acid plumps up your skin, instantly filling out lines and wrinkles immediately upon application.  Amplifat will stimulate your body to produce collagen and promote increased density and facial volume over 28 days.  No-Line is derived of nutmeg seeds and has been proven to stimulate the accumulation of lipids in the skin which will plump out your lines even more.

IllumiFill Line Filling Luminizer is a light weight, pale pink facial highlighter that will firm and brighten your skin instantly.  It’s innovative hygienic metal ball roller with a dual-action precision applicator will circulate & stimulate your skin for faster results.  Use under makeup or as a finishing touch for a more luminous appearance.

Available now at Sephora and at FusionBeauty.  In September it will also be available at Ulta, Nordstrom, and other retailers nationwide:)

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Our Kim Kardashian Smoky Eye Kit give away has come to an end, and we have 3 lucky winners to announce. Thank you for all of your comments, and for subscribing to BeautyStyleWatch. We are constantly giving away fabulous products so please continue to keep us on your radar.

Thanks to all of Kim Kardashian’s popularity, and the paparazzi constantly chasing her wherever she goes, our BFF Smoky Eye Kit has been getting lots of screen time, and it’s because of her that smoky eyes continue to be a leading trend in beauty.

So, we say a big, big thank you to Kim, and  congratulate, Laura Emerson, Devon, and Mary for each winning beth bender beauty’s BFF Smoky Eyeshadow palette! Yay ladies!!!

Beth is always available to answer any of your beauty questions, share her favorite tips, and show you the best way to use her eyeliner stencils.

Please be on the look out for our next beauty give away beginning next week!

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Right now temperatures are sweltering all over the country.  Hair is going flat, sweat is rolling down backs and in between breasts, and worst of all, makeup is running down faces!  Not the best weather for looking cool…no pun intended:)

But fear not my beauty junkies…you can still look and remain cool even in the hottest weather.  Go into your closet, pull out one of your favorite sundresses or outfits.  Then put your hair up into a high pony tail and let the cool warm breeze whiz past your neck…Ahhhhh, I feel better already…don’t you?

Now for your face…Very little makeup is needed in the warmer seasons.  A little Lashblast Fusion mascara from CoverGirl, (my new favorite mascara), some sunscreen, a little gloss on your lips, and you are out the door!  Feeling a little oily on your face?  Then carry Oily-Doily blotting sheets in your purse.  Easy to use…gently blot your entire face for a more matted look.  One sheet should do the trick!

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Keep cool my girls…

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Who loved Victoria Beckham’s smudgy, sexy eye shadow as much as we did? Wearing her hair up was a smart move, and gave her eyes even more mileage as a result. Seen here at Range Rover’s 40th Anniversary party in London, this once pop singer has come a long way from her days as a spice girl.

You can get the same look by smudging your eyeliner after applying, and finish using a slate hued eyeshadow. With a soft medium size brush, sweep your color along the lashline, top and bottom making sure to line all the way to the inner and outer corners of your eyes.

The soft effect created is much more alluring, and can even be worn during the day.

Check out the BFF Smoky Eyeshadow Kit and the Good Girl, Gone Bad Palette, both from beth bender beauty.

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