Au Naturale Injections

Dear Women of a Certain Age The whole cosmetic surgery issue is a tricky one. On the one hand, I've told my friends to slap me and pass me a big fat can of Get Over Yourself if I ever consider getting surgery. On the other hand, if I suffered trauma or illness that required surgery to restore what I once had, I would not hesitate. HOWEVER, if I do 'get work', you can be sure I won't be lying about it. As a makeup artist, I have to know what I can use on a client's skin because there are so m

Ethnic Beauty | Avocado Oil for the Hair

Ok girlies, so summer has left your hair parched? Well, I am here to share a little beauty secret with you, especially with those of you that have relaxed hair. I have been using a drop of Avocado oil on my hair in between washes and have found that it restores the elasticity of my hair (the way to test elasticity is to take a stray hair and pull it at each end, if it pops too fast it’s inelastic, which is not good). Avocado oil is a great source of daily moisture for the hair. After applying

Makeup Tips: All About Foundation With François Nars

Foundation is one of my favorite thing about makeup! I’m all about getting that flawless skin whether naturally with great skin care, or faking it with the perfect foundation. The right foundation has the power to give you an instant makeover and that wow factor. Needless to say, applying foundation is a very important step in my makeup routine. Here are some foundation tips from top makeup artist and NARS Cosmetics founder, François Nars : François Nars (left) with model What

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Khloe Kardashian

Have you seen my beauty QA with Khloe Kardashian ? It’s must-see TV, though my opinion might be a bit biased. The exclusive interview with Khloe Kardashian and her makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic , features their must-have products, makeup techniques and beauty secrets! If you’ ve already seen the interview and are fiending for more Dash dish, consider this a companion piece… 10 Things You Didn ’t Know About Khloe Kardashian 1) She believes that being a prankster h

Jessica Simpson: VH1 ‘The Price of Beauty’ is Expensive

Newly single Jessica Simpson and VH1 have teamed up for a new TV show The Price of Beauty . Jessica will travel the world and uncover the beauty secrets from all different cultures. The real cost of Jessica’s beauty has the bosses at VH1 shaking their heads . Apparently the singer insists on using her own stylist, hairdresser and make-up artist at an upcharge of a whopping $25,000 per show. A rep was contacted about this situation and stated that a budget was approved right from the

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lipstick

by Megan WilliamsonLipstick has been making a statement for years now. It’s managed to become a symbol of woman’s liberation. But even with all of its extended meanings, for the average woman, it still comes down to what color they want to wear. The color you choose to wear can portray elegance, femininity, and confidence. The number one rule to follow no matter what lipstick color you wear is to keep your lips well moisturized. Dry, cracked lips don’t hold color very well. Within a few hours yo

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American anti-war movement launches fourth protest in ‘Stolen Beauty’ campaign against Dead Sea company that produces cosmetics in Mitzpe Shalem settlement from what they call ’stolen Palestinian natural resources in occupied territories’WASHINGTON: Dozens of women in bikinis protested Wednesday near Washington cosmetics stores against the purchase of Ahava beauty products, that are produced in the Israeli settlement of Mitzpe Shalem in the West Bank. (The leader of this group, Medea Benjamin, 2

Lane Crawford Presents ‘The Look Of The Season’

The latest in beauty for Autumn/Winter at Lane Crawford. Lane Crawford is running a beauty programme featuring the latest beauty and skincare products from around the world. Come discover some of the new beauty products from Korean brand Vidi Vici, Jemma Kidd Make Up School, Dr. Brandt, Malin + Goetz to name a few. To get Autumn’s new look, you are invited to book a session with Lane Crawford’s team of makeup and professional skincare experts from July 31 to August 16, 2009. Book

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty launches own spa in Mumbai

With the wellness industry burgeoning in India, Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty joined the bandwagon and launched her own medi spa in Mumbai. Shilpa roped in evergreen Bollywood diva and yesteryear’s actress Rekha to launch her medi spa ‘IOSIS’ whom she believes is the epitome of “timeless beauty and wellness”. The medi spa is the joint venture of [...] Related posts: Shilpa Shetty offers to share beauty secrets with youngsters Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty shoots for cricket music video

Hopefully Not that Terrible

Today is my two year blogiversary. Two whole years I have been at this. I have managed to alienate family, make friends, and spout off some serious bullshit all as a result of this here space. Part of my wants to get all shmoopy, to thank all of you for reading and giving me a little, tiny whisper in a chorus of many, to voice my gratitude for all the wonderful people I have met because of blogging and to share some sort of wisdom. I don’t really have much wisdom. What I do have are th

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