May27

Sex and the City 2 Beauty Secrets

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The Sex and the City 2 movie might have only opened today but the wardrobe the ladies will be wearing throughout the movie has already gotten quite a bit of coverage.

If you were wondering what Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte are wearing on their face in Sex and the City 2, wonder no more. Here are seven beauty products worn in Sex and the City 2 that will help you capture the look of your favorite Sex and the City lady.

I’ve also included a few products good for the guy in your life — whether his style is more like Steve or Big.

Recreate Carrie’s Look

1. Stila Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss contains rhodiola rosea, a botanical extract known to improve mood, working to optimize serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. This high performance gloss is available in six sexy shades including Giggle and Euphoria and also conditions and moisturizes with an exquisite blend of antioxidants, essential oils and phenolic compounds. ($22, www.Sephora.com)

4. Darphin Aromatic Renewing Balm is a transparent balm blending six aromatic essential oils for a hydrating, overnight treatment for face and body. The balm restores radiance as it helps protect skin from environmental factors and soothes dry, parched skin. ($70, www.Darphin.com)

Recreate Samantha’s Look

6. ReVive Moisturizing Renewal Body Lotion is a luxuriously rich lotion with the restorative power of Moisturizing Renewal Cream, the cutting edge product that launched RéVive, specially formulated for the body. ($185, www.ReviveSkincare.com)

Recreate Miranda’s Look

5. By Terry Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush the allover multi-functional glow reviver warms up your skin tone with a highlighting color in a sheer liquid formula. Its perfecting powders smooth the skin and make your complexion glow with plumping radiance. ($52, www.Barneys.com)

Recreate Charlotte’s Look

3. Stainiac hint of tint is perfect for all skin tones. Simply dab a touch onto your cheeks for a sheer wash of color or layer for added intensity. Stainiac is formulated to give you more time before the stain sets, so it won’t streak.
($15, www.Sephora.com)

Recreate Big’s Look

2. Action by Anthony for Men Rescue Gel Treatment Aqua Cacteen hydrates, softens, and conditions. Green Tea, an anti-inflammatory, soothes and reduces puffiness. Caffeine firms and stimulates circulation. ($38.00, www.anthony.com)

Recreate Steve’s Look

7. Vavoom Design Pulse allows you to mold, shape and define your style for a look that will last all night and every day. The Vavoom Design Pulse collection includes: Loosely Defined Texture Crème, Messy Couture Molding Paste, Glow to Pieces Shine Wax, and Switch Flicks Wax-Gel
($16, www.matrix.com) 

May24

Celebrity Make-up Artist Laura Geller Talks Summer Make-up

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Celebrity make-up artist Laura Geller returns to QVC June 1 for her signature Laura Geller Makeup Studio but shares some great summer make-up tips with us first!

Beauty Sundae: What are three cosmetics a woman needs in her purse at all times?

Laura Geller: Lipstick, a freshening anti-shine powder and concealer. When looking to pack for the day, you might want to consider a lip palette for broader options. We might start off wanting to wear a nude or natural lip color, but entering into another environment, we might like to change it up to a brighter pink or red to make a different statement.

Beauty Sundae: How can we get a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow without spending hours in the damaging sun?

Laura Geller: Body and face bronzers that are available are my preference over self tanners. Laura Geller Studio has a few great options including Baked Body Frosting Moisturizing Powder.

This could be applied dry for a slight bronzed hue, or applied wet, it transforms into a much more golden color to the body and creates a satiny look. I wanted it to be portable so it can provide instant results wherever you are, so it’s not a liquid, it’s easy to apply, it won’t appear orange and it doesn’t streak.

Also, brand new and currently exclusive to QVC is my Soft Touch Air Whipped Bronzer. This is the quickest way to transform milky white skin naturally, as it warms with the heat of your body. It also has no shimmer or sparkle, so it provides more of a matte finish to the bronzed look.

Beauty Sundae: What are some of the make-up trends we’ll see this summer for both daytime and evening looks?

Laura Geller: You’re going to see a lot of peach and coral colors and bronzing is back stronger than ever. There was a time when milky white skin was in, but this year, bronze is really strong so you’re going to see colors that exemplify the summer look – peach, coral, bronze.

Lashes are being played up as well, but in a very soft and natural way. The look is not the heavily made-up look, it’s the easy, natural summer beauty look.

Thanks Laura!

Tune in to QVC June 1 at 1PM and 8PM EST, June 2 at 11AM and 7PM EST, June 3 at 1PM EST to get more great tips and see great products from Laura!

May23

Designer’s Spotlight – Suzanne Myers Jewelry

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Company Name: Suzanne Myers Jewelry
Company Website: SuzanneMyers.com
Company Facebook: Suzanne Myers Jewelry
Designer Name: Suzanne Myers

Suzanne Myers Jewelry designer Suzanne Myers with son Arthur

1. Why did you decide to work with sterling silver?

I was hooked on sterling after I soldered together my first pendant necklace. I’m crazy about the luster of sterling and how it accepts a variety of finishes. I love to give my pieces a hand-rubbed look that’s reminiscent of the patina you often see on antique sterling.

2. What do you use as design inspiration?

I’m drawn to natural and organic designs, but always with an eye to what flatters the body and the wearer. Ultimately, for me, I find that one piece inspires the next.

3. Have a tip to share with owners of silver jewelry?

Wear it! The more your wear, touch, and handle your sterling jewelry, the less polishing you’ll need. Stay away from chemical dips. When your silver pieces do need cleaning, use a paste polish, such as Wright’s or Twinkle.

Sterling name charm necklace shown with jade and abalone

4. When you first saw someone wearing one of your pieces what did you do?

It’s so flattering every time! I’m always too embarrassed to say anything, so I generally call my best friend right away. I love seeing my pieces in the real world and how people make them their own. It’s also wonderful to see a child in her mother’s arms, playing with the charms.

5. Who do you hope to see wearing one of your pieces?

It’s always exciting to make pieces for celebrities (like new Nashville resident Nicole Kidman!), and it would be a thrill to create one for First Lady Michelle Obama. Still, though, I really get a kick out of knowing that my small, local, word-of-mouth business has reached moms all over the world.

Sterling and deerskin

6. Would you share some business advice from one entrepreneur to another.

Definitely start with a plan! It’s tempting to jump right in, but a plan will help keep you focused and on track. Also, educate yourself as much as possible. The website ladieswholaunch.com <http://ladieswholaunch.com>  has great tips, sample business plans, and a mentor program.

Read Michael Gerber’s eye-opening The E Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. I’ve also found Seth Godin’s books on marketing extraordinarily helpful.

Although not possible for all businesses, try to avoid going into debt by starting small and growing as you can afford to. It takes a little longer, but it’s worth it.

Learn how to use new media (websites, facebook, twitter, blogs, email marketing) effectively. It’s so powerful and affordable for a small start-up. I’m taking my own advice as I’m about to launch my new e-commerce enabled website that will feature a blog and twitter…finally!

freshwater pearl and carnelian

Thanks Suzanne!

May21

Fella Friday – Haircut at Arrojo

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I completely believe every so often a guy needs to leave their usual stylist to get a fresh outlook on their hair style and a new haircut.

This week’s Fella Friday takes place at ARROJO where my fella got a haircut -

And after getting a bit of a “shape up” from his stylist Stacey, he left with Arrojo texture paste and Arrojo hair creme (both $15) to help with his upkeep.

Here are some upkeep tips for men from ARROJO stylist Stacey Whitmire:

A professional shampoo like the Arrojo Daily Shampoo is great for most guys — it’s clean, basic and won’t dry the hair out — and shampoo every other day. Too much shampooing will dry your hair out. You can always rinse your hair to clean it in between shampoos by massaging your scalp with your fingers.

For guys with thick, coarse, wavy or curly hair, condition your hair with Arrojo Daily Conditioner, since those hair types are naturally drier. Using the right shampoo and conditioner will keep your hair looking manageable.

To avoid the wet look, on partially dry hair use a grooming product like Arrojo Hair Cream to add polish and tame hair that tends to have a lot of volume (ie. undressed wavy hair can look “puffy”). Add a dab of Arrojo Texture Paste to the Hair Cream for hold and effortless-looking texture. Remember to apply the product starting at the back of your head and work towards the front, really massaging it in all over. You don’t want to only apply the product just above your forehead.

For guys with straight, fine hair who want a bit of hold and style, blow-dry in Arrojo Volume Foam. Your hair will look fuller without looking like you have any product in your hair.

If you can’t get into your stylist for a clean-up in between haircuts and your side burns tend to grow fast, use a visual marker on your face (below or above your ear lobe, for instance) to balance your sideburns when trimming them with an edger.

Many thanks to Stacey from Arrojo located at 180 Varick Street in New York. (212) 242-7786.