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Cold sore season is coming… are you ready?

October 2, 2012

This morning, other bloggers and myself met for breakfast at the Trump Soho in New York City to hear about a new product launched from Abreva. The Abreva^®Conceal™ is the brands first introduction to beauty, and fits all needs of the consumer. This product is being introduced throughout drugstores at the perfect time… because cold sore season is upon us, ladies.

Where do they come from? This morning we learned that cold sores are triggered from things such as stress, cold weather, dry air, winter wind, and the common cold. A cold sore is an ugly surprise, an unattractive burden that makes us women feel like we want to hibernate from dates, social gatherings and events. When we pile make up on top of the cold sore, like concealers or foundations, it seems to make the area even worse!

Abreva^®Conceal™ is a new, FDA approved, thin, transparent, non-medicated patch that conceals and protects the cold sore on your skin. The patch provides a sheer, flawless surface that hides the ugly sore and keeps all contaminants out.

Author of 3 Best-selling books and make up artist from TLC’s “What Not to Wear”, Carmindy Bowyer, educated us on the new product and how you can actually apply make up over the patch, concealing the sore with a perfect finish.

“To me, a cold sore is a total confidence crusher!”, says Carmindy. She explained how using make up to cover the sores wind up looking cakey, discolored, and nothing stays put. Using Abreva Conceal, the cold sore will not get infected and your make up brushes will not be contaminated. According to the make up guru, “The Abreva Conceal patch is the best quick fix idea out there.” Carmindy demonstrated how to apply the patch, while adding a touch of foundation to a sponge and watching it disappear on the skin. Then, she even added lip gloss on top and the cold sore was gone.

And the best of all? Carmindy says the Abreva Patch will work on a nasty cut, a bug bite, even a pimple!

Will you be trying the Abreva Conceal?

An Evening with Marcia Kilgore at Sephora in New York City

September 19, 2012

If you’re a fan of Bliss Spa then you may be familiar with Marcia Kilgore, the woman behind the brand. Marcia will be at Sephora on Thursday, September 27th from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.

WHO: Marcia Kilgore, the savvy entrepreneur behind New York’s famous Bliss Spa, FitFlop and Soap & Glory, continues her reign as a beauty industry titan.

WHAT: A meet and greet with Marcia! This is your chance to ask beauty industry legend, Marcia Kilgore, your most pressing questions!

WHEN: Thursday, September 27th, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm

WHERE: Sephora Times Square, 1500 Broadway New York, NY 10036

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SS 2013: Backstage at Creatures of the Wind

September 11, 2012

Kicking off Mercedes-Benz Fashion week, I was able to go backstage of Creatures of the Wind at Milk Studios to get a closer look at all the Nars products being used for the show! Nars Director of Global Artistry, James Boehmer, schooled us on the colors and techniques used for the show. Boehmer said the inspiration for the theme came from a “Japanese Godzilla movie”, which he further explained to be an idea of “a monstrous beauty”.

Boehmer explained how the products he used created a simple look that was “not too made up and not too heavy”, because of the emphasis they wanted on the hair and clothes. For him, the look was all about illumination, balance, and softness. As Boehmer demonstrated on a model, he explained the Nars products and colors he used.

-Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

-Nars Lipstick in “Fire Down Below”, applied just in the center of the lips

-Nars Mascara on top and bottom lashes

-Nars smudge-proof eyeshadow base

-Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in “Damned”, applied on the eyelids

For hair, the models were all styled with Keratase products for a straight look with an origami inspiration. All models had pin straight hair, prepped with hairspray and a flat iron.

For nails, models wore Essie’s “Topless and Barefoot”, a solid rosy beige sealed with their “Matte About You ” as a top coat.

What do you think of this Creatures of the Wind look?

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Backstage at Helmut Lang SS 2013

September 7, 2012

Hannah Murray for NARS Cosmetics wanted to give the models at Helmut Lang fresh skin and lived-in makeup

Juergen Teller’s images of Annie Morton came to mind,” said Michael and Nicole Colovos, the husband and wife designing team behind the label. “An off-duty ‘90s girl on a Sunday morning with slept-in, smudged eyes and scrubbed polished skin – a cool, effortless beauty.

LOOK: “The clothes had a lightness to them with lots of color and print and layering so we wanted to toughen the girls up a little but do it in a fresh, believable way,” said Murray. “The focus is really on the skin, which is fresh, sporty and scrubbed clean.”

Below are the key products used to create the exclusive look:

SKIN

· NARSskin Luminous Moisture Cream

FACE

· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++

· Radiant Creamy Concealer (New for 2013! For a similar effect, try Concealer)

· Light Reflecting Setting Powder – Pressed (New for Spring 2013! For a similar effect, try Albatross Highlighting Blush)

CHEEKS

· Hyde Park Satin Lip Pencil – used on cheek (New for Spring 2013! For a similar effect, try Maldives The Multiple)

EYES

· Aigle Noir Soft Touch Shadow Pencil

· Via Veneto Larger Than Life® Long-Wear Eyeliner
· Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

· Cythère Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil – used on eyes (New for Spring 2013! For a similar effect, try Hollywoodland Soft Touch Shadow Pencil)

LIPS

· Concealer – used on lips

· Bianca Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

What do you think of this beauty look?

Get your tan on with B.Bronz for Fashion’s Night Out!

September 6, 2012

Today I joined B.Bronz at Spa Merge for my very first spray tan to kick off Fashion Week! Kelly Richardson, celebrity and international spray tanner, educated me on the benefits of getting a spray tan.

A B.Bronz spray tan consists of a formula that is Paraben free, plant based, no artificial coloring, and has eco-certified organic ingredients. According to Kelly, tanning guru, “a spray tan is a quick flawless service.” The ingredients found in a spray tan include lime, lemon, orange, and a blend of essential oils.

The application was quick and even, and best of all the tan looks natural. There was no mess, no residue, no blotchiness. A spray tan is a perfect way to prolong that sweet summer tan, or even to have a golden glow during the cold winter months. I am happy with the result of my first spray tan experience and highly recommend B.Bronz!

Kelly and the B.Bronz team will be at Spa Merge (located in the Hilton GVC-Manhattan) to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out from 6pm-10pm. There will be complimentary spray tans for all customers to kick off Fashion Week!