Red Carpet Prep, I'm Heading to the Grammys

Who's excited to watch the Grammys?  I'm pumped!  I'll be reporting live from the red carpet and the show thanks to Herbal Essences!  (So make sure you're following me on Twitter, Insta and SnapChat - for exclusive behind the scenes pics.)  During the day, I'll be filming commercials for Herbal Essences that will be broadcasted on E! before and after the show.  About what?  Well, read on.  Oh and PS: Which dress should I wear?

On Grammy day, I'll be in LA priming for the red carpet at the Herbal Essences Suite with E! Host, Ali Fedotowsky, my blogger BFF, Sydne Summer and Vine comedian, Brittany Furlan.

Celebrity Stylist, Charles Strahan Baker, will be using the new Herbal Essences Wild Naturals collection on each of us during our red carpet prep.  Have you heard about the new collection yet?  Each shampoo smells divine!  There are three shampoo and conditioner pairings– Rejuvenating, Illuminating and Detoxifying– plus, stylers that go with each.  Made with cassia (an Ayurvedic herb), the products help to strengthen and restore your hair by protecting it from damage and breakage in its most vulnerable state, when it’s wet.  Perfect for red carpet prep.

Want to check out my journey to the red carpet?  Make sure you're watching E!'s Live from the Red Carpet before the show on Sunday and then Fashion Police on Monday to catch the commercials.

*This post is sponsored by Herbal Essences, but all of my thoughts and actions are true.

Runway to Reality: Fall Beauty Trends on NBC

When I go backstage during NY Fashion Week I'm always seeking out looks and trends that we can actually wear.  From retro blow outs and metallic smokey eyes to sophisticated burgundy manicures and diffused berry lips, I gave the scoop to New York Live's Jacque Reid.  Check out the segment after the jump.

Makeover Series with SheKnows: The Consultation

Over the summer I was in LA filming a bunch of projects and when SheKnows approached me about helping out with a makeover, I of course, jumped on board. Working with Candace Cameron Bure and makeup artist, Allison Pynn, we helped Jessica get out of a rut.  Here's my makeover consultation video with the budding fashionista.

Beauty Tips for Brides & MOBs on BetterTV

Have I told you before that my mom and I are best friends?  You can def tell from this segment as we went on the BetterTV show together to talk Beauty Tips for Brides and Mothers of the Bride.  How fun right?  Check out the segment.  My mom knows her stuff! Also, I've include product recommendations below.  

Skin

• Bride: To ensure you're glowing on the big day, you can do a series of peels at the spa, or incorporate an at-home version into your skincare regimen.

Try: Lierac High Peel Renewing Concentrate Intensive Peel

• MOB: You too can incorporate a peel into your regimen, but you may be facing aging in different ways. Try using products mixed with technology for an added lift and tighten.

Try: NuFace Trinity Facial Toning Device

Teeth

• Bride & MOB: Whitening your teeth to the max only takes an hour and you can even do it as you’re prepping for the rehearsal dinner.

Try: Crest 3D White Whitestrips Luxe Supreme FlexFit

Hair

• Bride & MOB: A wedding is always a good excuse to grow out your hair. Whether your leaving your hair down or Pinning updo’s, start taking supplements sooner than later. You’ll start seeing results in about three months.

Try: Hair Essentials

• Bride & MOB: A wedding is your red carpet event, so go ahead and add some enhancement with clip in extensions. Hey, all the celebrities do. Make sure to bring them to your trial to get the full effect of how it will look on that day. While the bride always seek longer, thicker hair, the MOB can cut the extensions and just opt for a bit of fullness.

Try: Hair2Wear Christie Brinkley 16” Hair Extension

Body

• Bride & MOB: A self tan is a must to go with your glowing complexion, but make sure you use a mit to get the most even application.

Try: St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse

Nails: 

• Bride: Bridal Fashion week just passed and showcased fun varieties in nails including a bit of texture and think blue. I’m even thinking about doing a blue pedicure as my something blue!

• MOB: Stay classic. While the fashion forward tips are fun, sophisticated looks are your best bet. Stick with nudes and light pinks. French manicures are out.

Try: Butter London Sweet Somethings Set

So what do you think?  I hope you found these beauty tips for brides and MOBs fun and easy!  Remember, they're good for any big event, not just weddings.

5 Winter Beauty Fixes on BetterTV

Last week on BetterTV I shared some of my tips for beating the most common winter beauty woes.  From dry, dull skin to broken nails, frizzy hair and even watery eyes, I have solutions. Check out the segment.  Of course, I listed the products used below as well.

1. Dull Complexion: 

• Olay Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream, $33.99 at drugstores

2. Brittle Nails:

• Semamed Hand & Nail Balm, $29.99 at drugstores

3. Dry, Itchy Skin:

• Reprecharge Sea Spa Massage, Bath & Body Oil, $27 at reprecharge.com
• Reprecharge Seaweed Body Cream, $33 at reprecharge.com

4. Frizzy Hair:

• Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Hair Treatment, $11 at drugstores 

5. Watery Eyes: 

• Jurlique Rose Silk Finishing Powder, $36 at Jurlique.com
• Arbonne Eye Liner in Ebony, $23 at Arbonne.com

How to Plump & Firm Your Face Sans Injections

Yesterday on The Couch I joined Carolina Bermudez and Jill Nicolini to discuss plumping and firming must haves.  Since the FDA approved Juvederm's Voluma, plumper, more youthful cheeks are attainable through the injection, but with the right anti-aging skincare regimen you can have plumper and firmer skin sans the needles.  Check out the segment above and all product info is listed below. Serums:

Environ Ionzyme Focus Hydrating Serum, $98 at Dermaconcepts.com

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum, $25.99 at drugstores

Moisturizers:

Peter Thomas Roth Neuroliquid™ Volufill Youth Hydra-Gel, $110, at PeterThomasRoth.com

Aveeno Positively Ageless Restructuring Treatment Cream, $19.99 at drugstore.com

Eye Creams:

Perricone MD Firming Eye Cream, $65 at dermstore.com

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes, $47, drugstores

Neck Creams:

Dr. Brandt. Do Not Age Firming Neck Cream, $65, drbrandtskincare.com

Bare Minerals Extra Firming Neck Cream, $38 at ulta.com

Men's Eye Creams:

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer, $20 at kiehls.com   

Nivea for Men Q10 Energy Eye Roll On, $8.99 at drugstore.com

Express Beauty Treatments in NYC on NBC

I'm really excited about this segment, because it's the first one I did for New York Live outside of the studio!  I escorted the super talented, Joelle Garguilo, around NYC to two of my favorite places that offer express beauty treatments that can be done in a one hour lunch break.  First, to Dr. Dennis Gross' office for a mini facial, then to the Oscar Blandi Salon for a blowout with a boost!  Check out the segment here!

5 Winter Beauty Trends to Try

Last week I stopped by NBC's New York Live to show my friends Sara Gore and Jaque Reid '5 Winter Beauty Trends to Try.'  Check them out.  I'm sure you'll find one or two you can own this season.  Also, I listed all of the products I featured below. 1. Nude Nails: Clinique A Different Nail Enamel, $12.50 ea. at Clinique.com

2. Matte Complexion: Ponds Luminous Finish BB+, $9.99 at drugstores

3. Mega Volume: göt2b 2sexy voluptuous spray mousse, $5.99 at drugstores

4. Burgundy Lips: Mehron L.I.P. Color Cream, $7.95 at mehron.com

5. Colorful Lids: Wet n’ Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio, $2.99 at drugstores

The Best Beauty Gadgets as Seen on New York Live

Yesterday on NBC's New York Live, I had the pleasure of showcasing some of the best and newest beauty gadgets that are worth the price tag.  Check out my segment and let me know which ones you'd buy!  A full list of the products featured is below. GLO Solo Teeth Whitening, $45 at Sephora

Clarisonic, $199 at  clarisonic.com

Coolway, $129.99 at Ulta

Sarah Potempa The Jet-Setter, $99 at joyus.com

Riiviva Microderm,  $299 at  riiviva.com

Tria Hair Removal Laser 4x,  $499 at  triabeauty.com

How to Look Good in A Bikini on 'Live from the Couch'

Today I spent the morning with Carolina Bermudez and Lisa Kerney on "Live from the Couch" dishing How to Look Good in A Bikini. Check out the segment and keep reading for a full list of the products featured. Boots No. 7 Smooth & Improve Cellulite Treatment, $19.99 at Walgreens

Schick Quatro for Women TrimStyle, $9.99 at Drugstores

Shaveworks The Cool Fix Rollerball, $21 at Sephora

Australian Gold® Sheer Coverage Continuous Spray with Kona Coffee Bronzers SPF 30, $9.49 at drugstores

e.l.f. Studio Lip Balm SPF 15, $3 at eyeslipsface.com

Aquage Sea Salt Texturizing Spray, $17 at professional salons nationwide (visit aquage.com for locations)

Lulu Frost La Boheme Turban #7, $60 at lulufrost.com

Beauty: Made in the USA on NBC's New York Live

Yesterday I chatted with Jaque Reid and Janice Huff on NBC's New York Live about some of the stories of my favorite beauty brands made in America in honor of the 4th of July and of course, showcased my favorite picks from each.  Check out the segment and for a full list of products see below.

Tata Harper Lip Treatments, $28 at TataHarper.com

Kiehls Facial Fuel Heavy Lifting Anti-Aging Moisturizer for Men, $40 at Kiehls

Nature's Gate Glow Lotion, $13.99 at drugstores

Merle Normal Liquid Shimmer, $18 at merlenorman.com

Malin & Goetz Dark Rum Candle, $52 at malinandgoetz.com

Sparkly Soul Headbands, $15 at sparklysoul.com

5 Spring Nail Trends to Try on PIX 11 Morning News

This morning I visited PIX 11 Morning News to talk about Spring Nail Trends and brought along two of my best friends to help demonstrate the looks.  Check out the segment above.  I also listed the trends and my favorite polish picks for each below.

Trend: Brightly Colored French Manicures

Try: Jin Soon Botanical Flowers Collection, $18 each at jinsoon.com

Trend: Grey Polish

Try: Top Shop Nails in Threadbare and Rainy Day, $10 each at Top Shop or Nordstrom

Trend: Speckled Textures 

Try: Deborah Lippmann Staccato Collection, $19 each at Nordstrom

Trend: Matching Lip & Tips

Try: DKNY Lip & Nail Set, $45 at dkny.com

Trend: Coral Shades

Try: Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Hot Coral, $20 at department stores

Top Spring Beauty Trends as Seen on LookTV

Happy Spring! Here's a segment I filmed with LookTV in honor of all of the new makeup and hair looks that come with the season. Plus, there's a huge L'Oreal giveaway! Check it out.

5 Celebrity Inspired Winter Beauty Trends, with Wendy Williams!

This was by far one of the most exciting segments I've done.  Picture this – It's 3pm on Friday afternoon right after Sandy.  I'm checking into a hotel room across the city to indulge in a shower and some heat and I received a call from a producer from the Wendy Williams Show. An hour before I went live the segment was finalized.  That's how it works (sometimes) in live TV.  I love my job.  As soon as I get a clip I'll post it, but here's a link to the information for now and a list of the products used after the jump.  Guys, I had my own green room!

• Straight Hair: Oscar Blandi Dry Styling Heat Protect Spray, $23 at Sephora
• Full Brows: Anastasia Brow Powder Duo, $22 at Sephora
• Bold Liner: Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Kolh Kajal Eyeliner Trio, $10.95 at Drugstores
• Rosy Cheeks: Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint, $24 at Sephora
• Nude Lips: Iman Luxury Moisturizing Lipsticks, $10 at Walgreens & Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick, $24 at Sephora

Spotting Fall Street Style on Better TV

During my latest Better TV segment I got to chat with Audra Lowe about street style and beauty trends.  While I'm not a street style photographer or blogger, I love street style.  It's about celebrating who you are and your own style, which goes beyond fashion.  I have to call out my BFF, Michele, who modeled for me in this segment wearing black and white prints. Check it out and meet my BFF!

Things to Start Doing Now That'll Help Whip You Into Shape By Fall

Like it or not, it's almost fall.  I'm psyched.  I welcome fall clothes, shoes and weather with open arms!  Recently, I took a trip to Arizona and went on Sonoran Living Live to discuss things you can start doing now to make sure you look and feel fab by fall.  Check it out!

* I am an Invisalign Spokesperson receive complimentary treatment from the brand, however all of my thoughts and actions are true.

The Best Ways To Bronze on NBC New York Live

Yesterday I showed Sara and Jacque on New York Live my favorite ways to bronze and had a blast.  It was kind of like my beauty awards for the tanning category on air.  What could be better?  Check out the segment below!

View more videos at: http://nbcnewyork.com.

How to Have the Best Night Ever in NYC with StyleCaster

This was a really exciting project to work on!  I partnered with StyleCaster to host their "Best Night Ever" series sponsored by Clear Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy.  We shot this and another episode in one day all around NYC.  I love hosting and working with the StyleCaster team was a great experience.  Check out the video and stay tuned for my next one!  Also, after watching my best night ever, tweet me @beautysweetspot sharing your best night ever using #bestnightever.  I can't wait to hear what you have to say!

NBC New York Live: Summer Beauty Essentials

View more videos at: http://nbcnewyork.com.

Liam Hemsworth (Gale!) Distracts Me During My Latest TV Segment

It's been a crazy week so far and it's only Wednesday!  I've been hopping around the country doing beauty segments in Miami, Chicago and now Arizona and luckily everything's been going smooth, (even my flights) until this morning.  As I was about to go live on Good Morning Arizona, I realized Liam Hemsworth was doing the interview before me!  Gale from The Hunger Games!  I began to sweat due to anxiety, nervousness and excitement, then I realized I had to act professional.  You never know who you're going to run into on set!  I can't wait for the movie to come out!  16 days!  Check out this mornings segment on the latest beauty breakthroughs...  Can you tell I was just star struck?