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Eye on Style: Celebrity Hairstylist Tippi Shorter

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I recently attended an event with Pantene celebrity hairstylist Tippi Shorter whose hands have maintained the manes of Hollywoods A-list celebrities such Lauryn Hill, Fantasia, Michelle Williams Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Kimora Lee Simmons as well as many others. Tippi is a well respected industry expert on styling and haircare so I was eager to hear what she had to say about about haircare and the NEW Customized Pantene lines. Here are a few of the questions that I was able to ask Tippi:

Which Pantene products do use regularly use on your celebrity clients?
I use the relaxed and natural shampoo/conditioner as well as the curly shampoo/conditioner.
Which Pantene products do you use on your own hair?
Hands down, i always  the relaxed and natural on my hair.

Why do you prefer to use Pantene over other products?
I enjoy them because the deliver great results and are always easy to get while traveling. I do use many other products, but, pantene is my regular go to brand for prepping the hair.

What inspired you to become a hairstylist?
I use to be a hair model and really enjoyed the amount of creativity the stylist where able to do daily. I also wanted to live creatively daily.

What is your favorite deep conditioner?
I would recommend the intensive restoration treatment for the medium-thick collection.

Any tips on summer hair care?
Conditioner and use a leave in to protect your hair from the sun.

The Psychology of Scent

Aromachology, The Psychology of Scent
Many women have signature fragrances that they they love and wear every day. Then there are some women who like certain perfumes but simply have not found the perfect scent that they cannot love without. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a signature scent that is uniquely your own? Who wouldn’t love a fragrance that speaks to who they are and a fragrance that nobody else has? Well Aromachology has come to the rescue to give you just what you were hoping for – a custom made perfume. Aromachology brings us The Psychology of Scent which is a quick 3 step process to creating the scent of your dreams. The consumer completes a 10 question ‘Scent Profile’ that places them into one of five personality groupings. The questionnaire then places the consumer into one of the personality profiles: Sophisticated & Sensual Floral, Totally Edible Gourmand, Exotic Spicy Oriental, Clean & Fresh and Bold & Brisk Woodsy.
The final step is choosing three out of 15 different notes to top off your creation. Your custom fragrance can be topped off with notes that are passionate, sexy, sensual, focused, open minded or creative.
Aromachology, The Psychology of Scent

“Rather than just playing on the art of perfume, we’ve managed to combine the art with the science to modernize and revive a market that has fallen flat. Consumers want to be the creators, and as they should, they are taking the reigns in developing something meant to embody who they are, and how they want to be perceived in this world.” ~co-founder, Ashlee Firsten

Some celebrities that have blended their own custom fragrances are The Jonas Brothers, Sherri Shepherd and Molly Sims. Aromachology can be found at the Perfume Bar in Henri Bendel in NYC or you can create your fragrance online: www.myaromachology.com

Zoe Saldana is Eternal Magic!

Zoe Saldana for Avon

Avatar starlet Zoe Saldana is the face of Avons newest fragrance Eternal Magic. The fragrance is inspired by the rare Princess Monaco Rose. I love the Zoe was chosen to be the face of this fragrance because I must admit the she herself is a rare beauty. The bottle is quite elegant and beautiful just like it’s spokesperson.

I’m very proud to be working with Avon and to be the face of Eternal Magic. It means so much to me to be associated with a company that shares my values and believes in empowering women. ~Saldana

Eternal Magic

This elegant fragrance captivates with the following notes:

Top Notes: Sheer Violet, Sicilian Bergamot, Pink Peppercorn
Heart Notes: Princess Monaco Rose, Orris, Magnolia Leaves
Base Notes: Creamy Vanilla Warmth, Transparent Woods, Fluffy Cloud Accord

The Eternal Magic Collection:
Eternal Magic Eau de Parfum ($22.50, 50 ml)
Eternal Magic Shower Gel ($10.00, 200 ml)
Eternal Magic Body Lotion ($12.00, 200 ml)

Available exclusively through Avon Representatives.  To locate an Avon Representative call 1-800-FOR-AVON or visit www.avon.com

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Kate Hudson and ALMAY Cosmetics, great together!

Kate Hudson AlmayCosmetics giant ALMAY recently announced that 31 year old Kate Hudson will be their new Global Brand Ambassador. That means that Kate’s gorgeous face will be plastered all over TV, print, in store and internet ads. The ad campaign is scheduled to begin in August of this year. Revlon CEO Alan T. Ennis said: “We are thrilled to welcome Kate to the Almay family. She is smart, confident and vivacious. Her energy and youthful spirit are contagious.”

Kate has a natural, effortless style that I believe is aligned with the vision of the company. I think that she is the perfect fit for Almay, what a great choice! “Almay is known for its fresh, effortless approach to beauty,” Kate said in a statement Thursday. “At the end of the day we all want to have fun and feel beautiful – that’s what Almay is all about.”

What are your thoughts, yay or nay?

The NEW face of Calvin Klein Beauty

German Model-Actress Diane Kruger was just announced as the new face of Calvin Klein upcoming women’s fragrance Calvin Klein Beauty. Calvin Klein’s new fragrance will debut in the Fall of 2010 and Kruger will be the star of their print and TV campaign.

Diane Kruger

Diane is the beautiful starlet from best known for her role in “Inglourious Basterds“. She will join the roster of Calvin Kleins’ campaign femme fatales which included Kate Moss, Eva Mendes, Christy Turlington and Scarlett Johansson.

Diane Kruger

The notes of this new fragrance on on the hush-hush for the moment so we will just have to wait and see what Calvin Klein has ins store for us!