Suave Professionals Shines on the Red Carpet with Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld, "Best Supporting Actress" nominee for "True Grit," turned to Jenny Cho, Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist for her elegant updo.

"I was so inspired by her pale pink Marchesa dress and the dripping beads. I wanted to create a hairstyle that was a cross between Audrey Hepburn and a ballerina. Pulling Hailee's hair up really showed off her neck and having the hair show from the front gave the illusion of elongating her like a ballerina. The headband made the look young and age appropriate," says Jenny Cho, Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist.

Follow Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist, Jenny Cho's tips to make this look your own:

1. Layer Suave Professionals Heat Protection Spray (to protect hair from heat) and Suave Professionals Sleek Anti-Frizz Cream to damp hair and blow dry with a Mason Pearson brush to smooth hair and help fight any unwanted frizz and flyways.

2. Make a high ponytail using a brush to smooth as you go.

3. Spit the ponytail into two. Spray Suave Professionals Touchable Finish Lightweight Hold Hairspray to the two sections and tie a knot as if you're making a bow. Keep knotting until you run out of hair. Secure with bobby pins and "U" shaped pins.

4. Spray hairspray to a toothbrush and brush back any flyaways to define and polish the look. Mist entire look with hairspray and spritz Suave Professionals Vibrant Shine Spray to finish the look.

5. For an added bit of glam, add a glittery headband.

All Suave Professionals products mentioned are MSRP $2.69 - $2.99. Suave Professionals products are available at drugstores, mass merchandisers and supermarkets natiowide. Please let me know if you’d images of any of the above mentioned products.

Mandy Moore Wears NARS at the Oscars

NARS worked with celebrity makeup artist Kayleen McAdams to create the look for Tangled’s Mandy Moore who stepped out both on the red carpet and on stage at tonight’s Academy Awards. Please see below for details regarding each look.

ON THE RED CARPET: “We wanted her makeup to have a strong pop,” said Kayleen about Mandy’s red carpet lips. “I was so inspired by all the coral and orange lips on the runway for spring so I did a tangerine version on the lips and cheeks." Below are the NARS products that Kayleen used to create Mandy’s red-carpet arrivals look:

· FACE

o PRO-PRIME Pore Refining Primer (NEW for Spring 2011; exclusively available at Sephora)

o Sheer Matte Foundation

o Copacabana Illuminator (NEW for Spring 2011!)

· EYES

o PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

o Corfu Cream Eyeshadow

o Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow

o Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

· LIPS

o Red Square Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

ON STAGE: “We had to balance out her look because of the dress which we did by toning down the lip from a bright orange, to a flushed peach,” said Kayleen about the change. Keeping Mandy’s base the same, Kayleen used the following products:

· FACE, NECK, & DÉCOLLETÉ

o Copacabana Illuminator

· EYES

o Silk Road Duo Eyeshadow

o Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil

o Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

· LIPS

o Hopi Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil (NEW for Spring 2011!)

Total Beauty Post - Hairstyle Predictions for the Oscars

Hairstyle Predictions for the 2011 Oscars

See how we think the Oscar nominees, presenters and guests should wear their hair on Sunday

This is a TotalBeauty.com celebrity hairstyles article We picked some of our favorite hairstyles seen in the past and thanks to Photoshop placed them onto the heads of these following actresses that will be at the 2011 "Academy Awards." So … what do you think? See hairstyles

Total Beauty post: 14 Amazing Color-Protecting Shampoos

14 Amazing Color-Protecting Shampoos

Use one of these top-rated products to keep your hair color intact longer

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care products article Want your money to wash down the drain right along with your freshly done, beautiful hair color? Didn't think so. It makes no sense to spend a fortune on coloring your hair, only to use hair care products that strip the color at home. So stocking up on proper hair care products post-treatment is an absolute must, and these are the ones to buy. See products

No. 14: TIGI Bed Head Dumb Blonde Shampoo, $21.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

"The first time I used this shampoo, my hair was smoother, texture was good and [my hair] actually had volume and body."

No. 13: Pantene Pro-V Red Expressions Shampoo, Color-Enhancing, Auburn to Burgundy, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

"If you love your red, you gotta have this for your head."

No. 12: John Frieda Sheer Blonde Highlight Activating Daily Shampoo with Light Enhancers, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

One reader claims, "this is the best shampoo I have ever used in my entire life … my hair is very fine and with this shampoo it becomes fuller and shinier each time I wash it."

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

Chanel nail colour Jade Rose

Ooh lala. Nude is in this season! Check out Chanel nail colour in Jade Rose. This is one base coat and two color coats. I probably could have used a 3rd color coat for more even coverage. At any rate, I love it!

Totaly Beauty Article - Anti-Aging Goods

New Products Alert: Anti-Aging Goods

Short of building your own time machine, these anti-aging technologies are the newest innovations in fighting those stubborn lines

This is a TotalBeauty.com anti-aging skin care article When meeting a certain age (which shall remain numberless), time becomes the enemy. But, that doesn't mean you can't fight back. To help you in your war, we're here to share the latest anti-aging innovations. See products

Beauty Sales this Week

HauteLook
Rock & Republic cosmetic sale
Deep Sea Cosmetics
Mario Badescu - skincare products
Colorevolution - fun stackable cosmetics and brushes

Gilt Groupe
GoSmile - teeth whitening system

Bath & Body
I know this isn't 'beauty' related, but I love my candles! 2 for $20 3-wick candles at Bath & Body!

MAC Viva Glam

I'm loving MAC's new Viva Glam with Lady Gaga. It falls in line with everything that I've been reading about in the magazines for Spring - muted pink lips. Love it. The best part, MAC Viva Glam sales goes toward the MAC AIDS Funds. Shop for a good cause.

BeautyBloc Launches Beauty Deals website

A beauty-version of Groupon and Living Social has emerged - BeautyBloc.com. Don't get too excited yet, only 4 cities listed so far (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles & Denver) but make to sign up with your email and the city you live. I'm sure they will use this info to expand.

Press Release Below:
BeautyBloc.com Announces the Launch of its New Beauty Deals Website

San Francisco, CA - February, 21 2011 - This morning BeautyBloc.com has announced the launch of its new beauty deals website. The site, www.beautybloc.com, will highlight top-rated beauty brands, products and services at 50-90% discounts on a regular basis.

Each deal will last for a limited amount of time and quantities may also be capped. Subscribers will have the option of being notified of new deals via e-mail. The website also features a referral program that allows subscribers to earn $10 credits for sharing deals with their friends and other contacts, including integration with Facebook, Twitter, Google Buzz, and popular e-mail clients.

A sampling of the types of deals BeautyBloc.com will feature includes skin care products, hair products, massages, facials, and other spa services, hair and nail salon services, yoga and fitness instruction, and cosmetics, among others. The website will also offer periodic specials and giveaways for Facebook fans and Twitter followers.

How it works

1. Sign Up to receive fabulous beauty deals via e-mail.
2. Buy the deals you like and receive a printable voucher that you can redeem with the deal vendor.
3. Spread the love by sharing your favorite deals online to get credits towards future purchases.

About BeautyBloc.com
BeautyBloc.com was founded in 2010 with the mission of connecting consumers to high quality beauty vendors through exceptional deals. We help our customers discover great new beauty brands, products, and services at a fraction of the cost while generating exposure and new business for our vendors. More information is available at www.beautybloc.com. For any additional questions or comments, please contact us at www.beautybloc.com/contact-us,

Giveaway Break - L'ATHENE Primesse Essential Cleanser

L'Athene Primesse Essential Facial Cleanser is not your ordinary cleanser, but a 3-in-1 detergent-free cleanser, toner and eye make-up remover, all in one. It claims to last 2x longer than other skin cleansers, while remaining non-irritating, balancing and anti-aging. It retails at $45.

Primesse claims to be fit for combination, normal and dry skin. Other highlights:

• Helps minimize signs of aging
• Soothes redness and inflammation
• Leaves skin feeling clean, balanced and protected
• Prepares for maximum penetration of other skin treatment products
  

**Giveaway***

Enter to win L'Athene Primesse Essential Facial Cleanser (valued at $45)

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Sunday , March 20th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Glamour's March Cover Girl: Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger is the March Glamour girl. Here are some excerpts from her interview:

On her love of fashion…
“I truly, genuinely like clothes. Making them is an art form, and wearing them is a form of self-expression. I find it very emotional because I can remember moments in my life—my mood, how I felt—through these clothes.”

On what her favorite look is…
“A well-cut dress. It’s all about the cut. I love three-quarter sleeves. I definitely like it classic; less is more. The thing I despise most is vulgarity, and there’s a lot of that here [in L.A.].”

On her biggest fashion splurge…
“The biggest fashion purchase I ever made I thought about for six years. I’m not kidding. All my life I wanted to own an Hermès Constance bag, and when I signed with Calvin Klein, I decided this was the time that I could afford it. I truly broke a sweat when I paid for it.”

On her boyfriend Joshua Jackson and his style…
“We go shopping. But he likes it. I definitely wasn’t fond of these blue sneakers that he wore all the time for about a year and a half.”

On realizing she wanted to pursue performing as a career…
“I’m from a small village [in Germany], and it never occurred to me that you could actually make a living performing. It was a hobby. I always thought you had to live in Hollywood. So the urge really came later, when I became a model.”

On marrying and divorcing when she was younger…
“Without sounding pessimistic, I learned that I don’t believe in marriage. I believe in a commitment that you make in your heart. There’s no paper that will make you stay.”

Her advice to young women pursuing their dreams…
“Ask questions. Surround yourself with people who will help you advance. You should be smart enough to know that you don’t know everything. But you have to believe in yourself. I certainly do.”

Wet N Wild Cares

Press Release:
For many teens who dream of a magical prom, the reality can be disenchanting: low funding can lead to drab décor, dispiriting tunes and disagreeable munchies for a night destined to be remembered in shades of gray. But if anyone knows how to add some color, it’s wet n wild^®! The value-driven, color-wowing, always-fabulous cosmetics brand has made its mark turning everyday into a glamorous day–and prom is no exception. In January 2011, wet n wild^® launches wet n wild^® CARES, a nationwide charity program to support proms at 10 deserving high schools.

wet n wild^® CARES will provide 10 high schools with $1,000 to make their prom dreams a reality. Starting January 21, 2011, schools can enter online at wnwbeauty.com or via email to info@wnwbeauty.com. In a letter, video or however they desire, schools will explain their need and why they deserve a sponsorship for their prom. In addition to the monetary donation, wet n wild^® will give all of the selected schools $1,000 worth of makeup–hot products in hot, hot shades to get the party started. Entries are due by March 4, 2011. Winning schools will be announced on March 11, 2011 and will be featured on wet n wild^®‘s website wnwbeauty.com, which will display photos from the big bashes and glamorized students using wet n wild^® swag.

During the submission process, schools will also encourage students to sign up as wet n wild^® VIPs. This completely free program delivers the inside scoop on all things wet n wild^®! Exclusive access to new products, special savings, beauty tips and fresh looks gives students all they’ll need to look their best whether in the classroom or at the prom.

Total Beauty - Health Foods with Beauty Benefits

8 Heart Healthy Foods with Beauty Benefits

See how these foods affect your beauty from the inside out

This is a TotalBeauty.com health and beauty article To get the full scoop on precisely which beauty bonuses we can expect from eating the top 8 heart healthy foods (February is heart health month, FYI), we talked to three experts in the field. Find out what they had to say … See foods

National Wine Day

Today is National Wine Day! If you're going to listen to anything I recommend, let it be this - unwind, and drink a glass of wine tonight!

Grab a fun glass like the one pictured here from Lolita or decorate your own glass with these instructions.

TGIF!

Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color SPF 12

“What makes these lipsticks so modern is a formula that combines pigments with a colorless lipstick base. The result is crisp, clear color and full coverage without a heavy feeling”
-Bobbi Brown

Bobbi’s new lightweight, color-saturated formula for lips. Created with colorless base, Rich Lip Color showcases the true color of pigments – so what you see is what you get.
This creamy and emollient lipstick also moisturizes and conditions lips as it protects with SPF 12.

Available in 12 pale to deep shades:
Bikini Pink, Soft Coral, Bare Pink, Heather Pink, Mod Pink, Plum Rose,
Rose Blossom, Guava, Sweet Nectar, Cosmic Raspberry, Old Hollywood, Crimson

Available February 2011 from Bobbi Brown counters and www.bobbibrown.com.
Price: $22.00

Total Beauty - Best At Home Hair Color Products

The Best At-Home Hair Color Products

Get great hair color with these reader-approved favorites

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair color article These winning boxes boast colors that are brilliant, true, long lasting, capable of fully covering grays, and best of all -- they leave hair shiny and soft to the touch. Truly a new generation of at-home hair color products … Get them now

No. 15: Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Multi-Lights, $6.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8

"I ditched the protective mask this time and breathed a sigh of relief with the surprisingly non-asthma-attack-inducing scent of an amazing hair color product."

No. 14: Clairol Nice 'n Easy Root Touch-Up, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

Readers claim, "I couldn't live without this product for the coverage in between colorings."

No. 13: L'Oreal Paris Chunking Blocks of Highlight, $10.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

"I have very dark hair and it is hard to lighten it up, but this baby does the job! It's easy to use and apply, lightens right where you put it and stays neat until you wash it out. Voila!"

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

OPI Texas Collection for Spring/Summer 2011

OPI comes “home” to the USA with timeless style in the Texas Collection for Spring/Summer 2011. Below is a rundown of the 12 shades, 6 of which have OPI's new groundbreaking 'sorbet-like' finish (see video below).

San Tan-tonio

A “honey” of a ten-gallon tan!

Suzi Loves Cowboys

But she loves this campfire chocolate shade s’more!

It's Totally Fort Worth It

A shimmery lavender grey that’s so worthy of you.

Don't Mess with OPI

A lean, mean, kick-grass forest green.

Austin-tatious Turquoise

Cowgirls love this bodacious blue-green.

I Vant to Be A-Lone Star

You won’t want to share this starry Texas-sky blue.

Y'all Come Back Ya Hear?

This Texas tangerine will be waitin’ for ya!

Big Hair...Big Nails

A rosy pageant peach.

Guy Meets Gal-veston

An “engaging” coastal coral.

Too Hot Pink to Hold 'Em

A red-hot pink-red that deals a winning hand.

Do You Think I'm Tex-y?

A “berry” sexy bloom of Dallas dahlia.

Houston We Have a Purple

A galactic red-violet that’s ready to “rocket roll”!

Giveway Break - Goody Retro Deluxe

Goody continues to come out with the cutest hair accessory lines. They definitely do a great job at keeping up with trends. Their newest line, Goody Retro Deluxe, offers festive headbands, chic barrettes and jeweled hair accessories for ladies who want a chic and sophisticated look.

You can use the hair accessories to create your favorite Gossip Girl inspired look! I'm sure the accessories on the set of Gossip Girl are pretty pricey, but Goody is always affordable and easy to find in your nearest drugstore.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a Goody Retro Deluxe gift set!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Tuesday , March 15th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Pink Beauty Products that I *Heart*

Happy Valentine's Day to all! I hope everyone has a day filled with candy hearts, ping & red & LOVE :) Oh, and fun beauty products!Outrageously Delicious Hard Candy Flavored Body Powder
The best part about these shimmers is that they are flavored...they actually taste good! They leave a soft shimmer on your body with just a few sweeps. All shimmers seem to be the same, even though they are tinted different colors in the containers. Honey, Cocoa, Pink Sugar & Marshmallow - all produce a light shimmer, perfect for your neck, chest and shoulders.
You can find these at Walmart for $6.27 a pop!


AVON Glazewear Lip Gloss
This is a great gloss. Goes on smooth and stays on for a long time. I love it in Iced Pink (second one from the left in picture). It's super girly pink, with a hint of frost. You can buy these from your local AVON representative or order online at avon.com. They are on sale for $2.99 right now (normally $6.)!!
All your beauty products need a place to belong, and that place should be stylish. Check out these personalized cosmetic bags by Simply-Bags.com. Perfect for organizing your cosmetics/jewelry at home, and perfect for traveling. The best part, you can personalize them, with your name or initials. These make wonderful gifts, specifically I'm thinking for bridesmaid gifts!I know this product is purple, but it's so good I have to include it. Dark Kiss by Bath and Body Work is my new favorite scent. It's vanilla-berry scented, and stronger than most of their (not in a bad way). The Shea Cashmere Hand Cream is amazing. A little on their pricier side, so wait for it to go on sale before splurging.




Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.

Total Beauty - Valentine's Day Must-Have Accessories

Your Must-Have Valentine's Day Accessory

Pssst. Want to bring him to his knees? Spray on one of these sexy fragrances

This is a TotalBeauty.com perfume article Sure, a low cut top can't hurt, but the surefire way to get his blood pumping is to wear a scent that will drive him crazy. Pick one from this list. (There are a bunch of hot colognes for him too!) Smell sexy

Giveaway Break - Lancome Gift with Purchase at Macy's

It's 'Gift with Purchase' (GWP) time at Macy's Lancome counter! Spend $32.50 on any Lancome product and you'll get the 'Love in Paris' set: a chic bag (choose the light or dark rose) filled with $103 worth of Lancome products, including a deluxe samples of Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate, Renergie Lift Volumetry and other Lancome essentials.

Spend a total of $65 and you're eligible to add these options: Color Design Lipcolor trio, Nutrix Royal or a three-piece Makeup Artist Brush Set.

If you can't make it to your nearest Lancome counter - enter to win this gift here!

**Giveaway***

Enter to win Lancome's GWP 'Love in Paris' set!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Monday, February 21st. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Sinful Colors 'Pretty In Pink' Collection

Pink or red? Your only options for Valentine's Day colors :)

Check out Sinful Colors 'Pretty in Pink' Collection. Beautiful shades of pinks...and majorly affordable! You can find Sinful Colors nail polish in drugstores (in and outside of the US), and at the affordable price of $1.99! I'm wearing Soul Mate in my pictures, with a base coat, 2 color coats, and fast drying top coat. The nail polish went on really smooth. This color specifically would look awesome with a tan (fake tan, that is!).Here is a breakdown of the colors in the collection:
Pink Forever - Bazooka meets Bam-Bam to equal beautiful
Beautiful Girl - Classic ballerina with a flirty finish
Glass Pink - Sheer, shiny, shimmer-happy bliss
Boom Boom - Magenta-infused pink, which pops on toes and tips alike
Scandal - No-nonsense neon, slick and sensational
Soul Mate (pictured) - Muted peachy pink with a melon twist

On a separate note, check out this awesome ring I got from Forever 21. It's a double ring, so it fits around my ring finger and middle finger. I get so many compliments on a $6 ring!


Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.