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Last season, the models raved about the loose waves and natural makeup at Chloe, calling it one of their favorite looks to wear down the runway. So naturally we were expecting this season’s collection to have a beauty look that was similar.

But we were in for a surprise with makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury who created the look, and in her words said, “it was more of a look this season.” “It’s still the Chloe girl, but we wanted them to feel sexy. It’s natural but with a little bit more direction.”

In other words, a smoky eye with a wash of gray over the eyelids, some bronzer on the cheeks, and a sheer caramel color on the lips. For the hair, hairstylist Guido did “sexy, gorgeous, bouncy Chloe hair” by raking a blow-dry cream through damp hair and then blowing the hair dry over a round brush.

Ms. Winehouse pictured here out and about in London, was looking quite lovely compared to the usual emaciated look she so often has been seen in. Along with her new and improved complexion, were her signature Cat Eyes courtesy of Beth Bender Beauty’s Get in Line Eyeliner Kit. She was even seen purchasing a large bag full of vitamins and healthy food which seems to be working for her new and improved skin.

What’s the sudden change? We think it might be that Amy is preparing for her upcoming nuptials to her ex-husband, Blake Fielder Civil. And why shouldn’t Winehouse want to be beautiful on her wedding day.

The singer, 26, is often seen in scruffy ballet shoes and jeans which has brought her regular mentions on the worst dressed lists. But there’s no doubting her street-smart reputation and cultural impact, and one label has been ubiquitous in her wardrobe: British sportswear designer Fred Perry. Now, she has teamed with the firm, which is known for its Mod-style clean looks, to create a 17 piece clothing and accessories collection.

Winehouse and her fiancé have both been in and out of rehab, and have had a torrid on-and-off again relationship since they eloped in Miami in 2007, but still we wish her all the best on her upcoming nuptials, and her new clothing line for Fred Perry.

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40 is definitely the new 20! Just look at Jennifer Aniston if you don’t believe us. The beautiful actress just turned 41, and boy does she look amazing!  Seen here on the cover of this month’s issue of “W” magazine. She joins her co-star Gerard Butler, in the upcoming comedy “The Bounty Hunter.”

The two are rumored to be dating, and were spotted cuddling at The Golden Globes, but we have learned not to read into that too much since we know for a fact the Gerard is quite the ladies man. Jen attributes her rock solid body to yoga which she has been doing for quite sometime. We only hope her golden glow is from a bottle, and not from baking in the sun.

Photographer Steven Klein, who also shot Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s blissful photo spread right after the Aniston-Pitt split, also shot the photos of Aniston and Butler. Hmm….coincidence?

The girls in the beauty dept.

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Hayden Panettiere of  “Heroes” just got a brand new hair makeover. The girls in the beauty dept. at BSW really love it, but want to know what you think?

We think the new color not only gives her complexion a radiant glow, but makes her gorgeous green eyes pop even more. You can decide for yourself, by taking a minute to check out our poll. Her new extensions look great too, and yes practically everyone in Hollywood has them, but who cares. It’s only hair people!

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The girls in the beauty dept.

All we can say is we just l-o-v-e-d this look! From the dreamy cat eyes, to the ever-s0-sexy do, and sheer pale pink dress. The inspiration behind this fabulous look was ’60s-era Jean Shrimpton, who woke up after a late night of partying, makeup slept in from the night before, and hair casually twisted up before running out to get a cup of coffee? And thus, this disheveled updo and exaggerated eye makeup came alive at the Giambattista Valli show.

Makeup artist Val Garland created the look but added more to the eyes for a more modern feel. “Giambattista wanted a little Jean Shrimpton on the eyes, but in a modern way, so we’re pushing it more,” said Garland backstage. “The look is flirtatious and sexy.” You can say that again.

To create the pointy winged liner that stretched out to the temples, Garland painted on the triangular shape using a brown cream liner, then outlined it with black cream liner so the edges were sharp. About an inch below the eyes, she drew a thin line of white cream liner that carried out to the temples, and then stacked two false lash strips on top of one another, and glued them to the top lashes for a super sexy effect. With all this action around the eyes, she took it easy on the rest of the face, sculpting the cheeks with beige and caramel blushes and swiping M.A.C. Lipstick in Siss, a matte beige, on the mouths.

“The hair is meant to look as though it was just pulled together in a minute,” said hairstylist Orlando Pita of the loose chignon. Of course, in reality it took a bit longer than that. Pita curled the hair with an iron, then teased it and parted it on the side. He pinned the hair back into a messy low bun, leaving a number of tendrils falling loose around the face. “At this show, the clothes and makeup are so perfect and impeccable,” he said. “So it’s a nice balance when the hair is a little off and undone.”

We couldn’t agree more. To create the Cat Eyes seen here, try a Cat Eye Stencil which will create the look simply by placing over the eye, and filling in with color. Try the Get in Line Eyeliner & Stencil Kit, $36 (bethbenderbeauty.com)

image credit: WWD

At the 2010 Academy Awards, Elizabeth Banks accentuated her icy gray Versace gown with eye shadows in the same hues. To get this smoky eye look , her inner eye lids were lined with a metallic gray color that was sexy and sparkly for the red carpet, without being too heavy.

Using a medium sized eyeshadow brush, a rich berry shimmer shadow was applied under the bottom lashes, and up into the crease, (try Good Girl, Gone Bad Eyeshadow palette, $36). To highlight the brow area, a matte ivory shadow was applied along the brow bone.

To finish the look, Elizabeth’s brows were defined by filling in the sparse area’s, and removing any stray hairs outside the actual shape. “Creating a strong and sculpted brow is a must when doing a look like this,” says celebrity artist Beth Bender.

Keep the lips on the lighter side with a nude or pale pink hue. Try Chasing the Cash (nude-beige shimmer) Perfect Pout Gloss, $16 bethbenderbeauty.com.

XO from Hollywood.

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The gracious ladies at Kaplow P.R. in NYC know how to throw a breakfast par-TEA!  Remember St. Ives Apricot Facial Scrub…It was very grainy, even rough for sensitive faces like mine…But, everyone loved it!  St. Ives has not only revamped their commitment to clear, smooth skin, but they have refined their product’s ingredients.

At Dawn Cameron’s Sanctuary T, located in the landmark cast iron district of SOHO, N.Y., I had the pleasure to drink some of the best teas in the world.  Dawn is so passionate about tea and it’s history, you can’t help but to walk away from Sanctuary T feeling relaxed, charged, and healthy.  The place has such an organic, calming feeling. (Sanctuary T was named 1 of the top healthiest and tastiest places to dine in NYC…It is also 1 of Kelly Cutrone’s favorite places…she pop’s in all the time!)  But, I’m getting side tracked…

ST. Ives Green Tea Facial Cleanser

St. Ives has joined forces with some of the most powerful dermatologists and aestheticians available like Dr. Marsha Gordon who was at hand to explain the benefits of St Ives Green Tea Facial Cleansing Wash and Exfoliating Scrub…it all makes sense now.

ST. Ives Green Tea Facial Scrub

As consulting dermatologist for St. Ives, Dr.Marsha Gordon answered all of our questions and concerns.  Dr. Gordon was named by New York Magazine as one of New York City’s “Best Doctors,” for the 11th consecutive year.  Dr. Gordon  has a simple & straight forward approach to keeping skin looking young and healthy.  She often advises effective, gentle treatments and products over costly procedures.  According to Dr. Gordon, “St. Ives new facial product treats breakouts & reduces redness with soothing and organic green tea.  Green tea offers a completely organic solution to cleanse, detox, and support your skins healing properties”.

If you have sensitive skin that is prone to acne & redness, hold on to your knickers girls!  Now there’s a drug store product that costs under $12…For the pair!

First the essentials: St.Ives guarantees this product is:

*Non-comedogenic
*Hypo-allergenic
*Dermatologist tested
*Not tested on animals
*Does not contain animal products
*Has no formulated Parabens or phthalates

The St. Ives Green Tea Cleanser also supports at least 2% salicylic acid to refresh and renew skin’s surface.  The scrub supports 1% salicylic acid.
Green tea has always held microbial and anti bacterial properties. It is known to help the body maintain  internal and external hydration.

So girlie’s, I walked away not only hooked on these new products, but hooked up with the confidence with research that is simple, organic and so effective.

In with the old for youth fullness!

Yours truly and blemish free,

Lars  XX

ST. Ives is available at Target, Walmart and most drug stores nation wide.

Messy was in girls…and I don’t mean clothes…I mean hair!  There were a lot of up-do’s with pizazz going on last night at the Academy Awards and you can thank renowned celebrity hair stylist Oscar Blandi.

Oscar Blandi Celebrity Hair Stylist

Check out celebrities Faith Hill, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Miley Cyrus,  Zoe Saldana just to name a few…who all embraced this trendy hair style for the night…

Faith Hill (Oscar did her hair for this years Academy Awards)

Jennifer Lopez

Sarah Jessica Parker

Miley Cyrus

Zoe Saldana at the Academy Awards

You can get this “Red Carpet Look” at home using Oscar Blandi’s fabulous hair products just by following his tips below…

Step 1: To create this look, the base is critical. Let 70% of the hair air dry and apply Oscar Blandi Volumizing Spray ($18, available at Sephora.com) from roots to end. Flip the hair upside-down and blow-dry on low mild heat.

Oscar Blandi Volumizing Spray

Step 2: Secure all the hair at the nape of the neck with an elastic, using your fingers as a comb to separate the hair for a natural pulled back effect. Wrap individual hair sections around the ponytail and secure with hair pins for a undone chignon.

Step 3: Lightly pull out hair around the hairline to create a tussled loose frame around the face.

Step 4: Finish with Oscar Blandi Lacca Hairspray ($23, available at Sephora.com) for shine and a flexible hold.

Oscar Blandi Lacca Hair Spray

Good luck girls…I tried it  today with a twist and loved my hair:)

Te-see after following Oscar's hair tips...

te-see

image credit:  sephora, te-see

Red carpet gowns and up-dos were the signature look on many celebrities who attended last nights Oscars, but long hair when done well, can look fresh and modern on the red carpet too. Just look at Cameron Diaz, who certainly showed that down-dos can be equally as chic.

The blond bombshell went for classic Hollywood waves to complement her beaded gold Oscar de la Renta strapless gown. Her hair stylist Lona Vigi, who created the style, used the “cool air” switch while blow drying to set waves in place.

“I also used the Volumizer Catalyst product from LiQWD, which is the greatest product for fine hair,” said Vigi. “Then we hot-rollered her whole head, so she could wear the waves swept to one side, old Hollywood-style.”