Monthly Archives: April 2009

April 20th, 2009

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We all have our beauty staples that we can rely on to give us a look we feel comfortable in and likewise we all have a “type” of man that we tend to feel comfortable dating for many reasons. Straying from our typical beauty staples and experimenting with seasonal beauty trends is a must-do for any trendy chick, but trying to keep an open mind and experimenting by dating outside of our “type” is extremely courageous.

For example, this spring you might want to try swapping out your regular lipstick for a bright coral shade as seen on the runways of Karen Walker and Alice Temperly. A great pick: Chanel AQUALUMIyRE Sheer Color Lipshine SPF 15 in Tangerine Dream,$28.50. Simple enough.

However, if you’re in the dating scene, would you consider dating someone who’s obsessed with argyle sweaters when your “type” doesn’t even know what the word argyle means? In life, we’re faced with many choices and yes, it’s always good to broaden our horizons across all boards, but how far are you willing to go?

Conclusion: Guys are like beauty products, you can try on lots of different types. If the look fits, wear it until it goes out of season or it becomes a staple. If that new shade of lipstick isn’t complimenting your pout, chuck it. For me, I always seem to return to my staples, in beauty, in men and in life.

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April 19th, 2009

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Jeannine Morris

Sexy Bangs

Since the beginning of my college years I’ve had the same look. Long, straight hair with sweeping side bangs. Yes, I’ve definitely had my fun experimenting with color, but overall I’ve had the same hairstyle forever. It was time… beyond time, I needed change.

Knowing exactly what I was seeking I found photos of Nicole Richie and Kim Kardashian from when they had them… bangs… and printed them out. Not just any type of bangs, sexy bangs. Next I laid all of my trust into stylist, Jeff Chastain at Ted Gibson, my fave salon in NYC.

Half petrified, but mostly excited I sat in the chair and showed my photos. He understood what I wanted immediately and I surrendered side bangs to him feeling completely comfortable. Don’t you love it when a stylists just gets it? He chopped at various angles to create texture and kept them right at lash length. Transformed!

Jeff left me with a great bang styling tip:

First rough dry your bangs as much as possible. Then, gather them and place a small round brush on top of them at your part and wrap your bangs around the brush so they’re lifted away from your forehead. Shoot them with your hair drier and pull the brush to the left or the right a little bit depending on which way your hair falls. This will give your bangs a little lift off of your forehead and enable them to lay nicely onto your face. Never blowdry them straight down onto your face.

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April 19th, 2009

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Jeannine Morris

Jessica Alba’s New Do’

Spotted this weekend out and about in LA, Jessica Alba lightened her locks yet again. Reports say the look is for her new thriller, “The Killer Inside Me,” which Alba costars with Kate Hudson and Casey Affleck. The film is set to release sometime in 2010.

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April 15th, 2009

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Jeannine Morris

Got Sexy Legs? Barbados Here You Come!

In celebration of their new Spray On Hair Removal Cream, Veet launched a “Spray On Your Summer Smooth” campaign in which you can show off your sexy legs for a chance to win a trip for two to Barbados.

It’s simple, just upload a pic of your gorgeous gams, write a sentence explaining why their your best assets and tell your friends to vote for you. Prizes will be given out during each round of the contest.

Visit http://www.veet.us/legs to enter and to view your competitors. Round one ends June 10th and round two of voting ends July 1st. I suggest using Veet Spray On Hair Removal Cream, $8.59, before taking your pic to ensure your legs are photo shoot ready. Good luck.

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April 14th, 2009

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Jeannine Morris

Celebrate Earth Month

With the arrival of April showers also comes earth awareness. There are many ways throughout the year you can pay attention to making your surroundings a little bit greener, but I can’t think of a better place to start than in your own cosmetic bag. Check out these green finds that give back:

Kiehl’s partnered with Erykah Badu in creating their latest, limited edition Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion, $55. It’s loaded with Vitamin E and moisturizing oils that absorb quickly into your skin and leave it silky smooth. 100% of the proceeds up to $100,000 will support waterkeeper alliance.

Amazon Beauty Rahua Organic Leave In Treatment, $28, is made with rain forest grown symbiotic ingredients and used weekly, quickly rebuilds dry, damaged hair. The company’s mission is to preserve the Amazon rain forest (which produces over 20% of the world’s oxygen) and help indigenous Amazonian tribes survive.

This year, Cargo is taking earth month to a whole new level. Their PlantLove Botanical Lipstick, $20, tube is made completely out of corn and the outer packaging is made of flower paper, which consists of real flower seeds that you can plant. They’re also donating $2 from every sale to the St. Judes Pediatrics Research Hospital.

For other fab green finds pick up the May issue of Elle magazine to see their 2009 Green Star Awards.