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Get the Look: Angelina Jolie's Hair and Makeup at Cannes Film Festival!

Angelina Jolie looked stunning in a nude Versace gown as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of Brad Pitt’s new movie Inglourious Basterds at the Cannes Film Festival.  Although Angelina's look was incredibly glamorous, it's one that you can achieve at home.  Muted makeup on the face with the summer's must-have red lip. Hair that is natural looking, not overdone.

Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created the glamorous look for Angelina Jolie at the Cannes Film Festival.  To define Angelina’s lashes Mary used two different mascaras, Lancôme Hypnôse in Black and Lancôme Ôscillation in Black and applied a few coats of both to add volume and length. Mary used Lancôme Color Design Lipstick in Candy Apple to create her voluptuous red pout.  

For her hair, Celebrity hairstylist David Babaii created Angelina Jolie’s hairstyle for the 2009 Cannes Film Festival using a blow dryer and small round brush. The inspiration behind the look was "very 70's and very bohemian". 

China Glaze Summer Days '09 Nail Color Collection

China Glaze Summer Days Nail Color Collection captures the juicy colors of the season.  Summer Days is a glitter collection that has the most incredible finish once it's on.  The colors are so vibrant and I'm again impressed with how well the China Glaze formulas hold up once applied.

 

The Summer Days Nail Color Collection includes

• Orange Marmalade - Orange Glitter
• Cherry Pie - Pinkish Red Glitter
• Raspberry Festival - Red Glitter
• Strawberry Fields - Magenta Glitter
• Grape Juice - Purple Glitter
• Watermelon Rind - Turquoise Glitter

Without swatching (which I'll leave to more capable beauty bloggers!), it's hard to really see the amazing finish that the Summer Days Collection has.  I've always been a little hesitant of wearing a nail polish with glitter in it, but this collection has shown me the light and there's no turning back now!  My favorite color is Raspberry Festival; the color is so realistic and looks amazing, particularly on toes.

China Glaze Summer Days Nail Lacquers have a suggested retail price of $6.50 each and are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide.  For additional information, visit www.chinaglaze.com.

Sneak Peek: Bobbi Brown 'Best of Bobbi' Makeup Collection on QVC

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will be featured for the first time as a Today's Special Value on QVC starting at Midnight EST tonight (officially Saturday, May 30th) with The Bobbi Brown Best of Bobbi Makeup Collection.

The Best of Bobbi Collection has everything you need to give yourself the natural, "not made up" look that Bobbi Brown is famous for.

Kiehl's First Annual Shave Swap

Kiehl's has just announced that, to honor their male customers and leading up to Father's Day, they will be holding a Shave Swap from May 29th through June 7th. 

Here are the details of the Kiehl’s Shave Swap:

• Shave Swap takes place May 29 through June 7
• Shave Swap takes place only at Kiehl’s free-standing stores:  visit www.kiehls.com to find the nearest Kiehl’s store.
• Gentlemen patrons are invited to trade in a current shave cream, from any brand, at least a 4 oz. size, in exchange for a 5 oz. Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream formulation.  Patrons can choose between Kiehl’s White Eagle, Blue Eagle or Green Eagle formulations.
• Gentlemen patrons must complete a 5-minute personal consultation with a Kiehl’s Customer Representative, and will receive 3 complimentary samples of the Kiehl’s skin or hair care formulations appropriate to him.·
• Event is limited to one shaving cream trade per customer.

·     And more great news:  Kiehl’s welcomes our female patrons to trade and sample Men’s formulations on behalf of a special man in her life.

Sounds like a great opportunity for the guys to get their shave on! 

H2pro Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer

H2pro has recently introduced the Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer.  Using a triple combination of new technology, the Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer leaves your hair shinier and healthier looking, while removing pollutants and bacteria.

The H2pro Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer is the lightest blow dryer I've ever used, weighing in at only 12.65 ounces.  Yes, you read that correctly!  Previously I had been using a Babyliss Pro dryer and while I didn't have any issues with it's performance, it was so heavy. 

When I tried the H2pro Ultra Light 1900 blow dryer, I immediately noticed how light and easy to use it is.  It has brought my drying time down to about 5-6 minutes, where it used to take at least 10 -15 minutes.  Not only that, but even without additional hair styling products, my hair is shinier and looks healthier.

The 2 speeds and 3 heat settings instantly reduce drying time by 50%, while ceramic tourmaline seals in moisture. I really love this hair dryer and would definitely recommend it if you're in the market for a new one.

The H2pro Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer retails at $160 and can be purchased at www.h2prousa.com.

Hampton Sun: Smart, Serious Sunbathing

 

Hampton Sun products are luxury sun tanning products, inspired by the beaches of Long Island, New York.  Now that the start of summer vacations is starting in earnest, it's time to talk sun products that have it all--a luxury look and performance. This complete line of sun-care products is uniquely formulated to combine the most effective moisturizers, anti-oxidants and sun protection ingredients to provide the most flawless and enviable tan possible. 

Along with merging skincare quality ingredients and sun care, you get products and packaging that are elegant and classic looking.  Want that "Just-got-back-from-a-vacation-at-the-Ritz" glow?  Hampton Sun products are what to throw in your beach bag.  This is absolutely a line of sun products that I would re-purchase.

 

Hampton Sun SPF 30 Lotion offers UVA/UVB protection while conditioning your skin with Vitamins A through E, anti-oxidants, Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera and Walnit Oil.  The SPF 30 Lotion has a light, beachy fragrance and absorbs easily into your skin.  $35

Lancôme National Makeup Artist Tarek Abbas Coming to Chicago!

Hey Chicago...time to get your glam on with Lancôme National Makeup Artist Tarek Abbas!  

Tarek Abbas is hosting one-on-one appointments at Nordstrom Chicago on 5/29 and 5/30. Space is limited so book your appointment now to get an inside look at the season’s hottest beauty tips and how to create a flawless finish for summer.

Tarek will be at Nordstrom Michigan Avenue, 55 East Grand Avenue, Chicago IL 60611 on Friday, 5/29 from 10 am to 6 pm.  He will be booking general and individual appointments.  For complete details on times or to schedule your general or one-on-one appointments (reservation fee redeemable towards Lancôme products applies; check with counter for specifics), call 312-464-1515 ext. 1427.

Tarek will also be at Nordstrom Oakbrook Center on 5/30 from 10 to 6 for general and individual appointments.  The number for more information or to make an appointment is 630-571-2121 ext. 1064. 

Tarek Abbas has been creating glamorous looks throughout the years and has touched the faces of the most beautiful celebrities and models including Elettra Wiedemann, Juliette Binoche, Selena Breed, Eva Longoria, Goldie Hawn and many more. He is one of Lancôme’s go-to makeup artists and has become Lancôme spokesmodel Arlenis Sosa’s favorite artist. Tarek created Arlenis’ fabulous look for the Met Ball this May (see photo above).

If you go, you have to let me know all about it!

REVALESKIN Intense Recovery Treatment

 

REVALESKIN Intense Recovery Treatment is a new product in the anti-aging skincare category.  REVALESKIN revolutionized the skincare industry with the introduction of CoffeeBerry.  CoffeeBerry extract is a natural "super anti-oxidant".  This "super anti-oxidant" amps up your anti-aging regimen by helping to fend off free radicals; molecules that cause cell damage and result in processes that lead to signs of aging.

REVALESKIN Intense Recovery Treatment has the distinction of having the most potent concentration of super-antioxidant CoffeeBerry extract offered in skin care at 1.5%.  Intense Recovery Treatment is perfect for skin that is overexposed to weather or extreme environments or is overly dry.  It can be used to help restore sensitive skin.  Intense Recovery Treatment would be an excellent product to help restore and protect skin after noninvasive cosmetic procedures.

Beauty Bylines™ Interview: Meet Kim Soane of Bobbi Brown's Artistry Team

This month, Beauty Bylines™ explores the what it's like to be on Bobbi Brown's Elite Artistry Team with Kim Soane, Manager of Artistry at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.  Kim is an accomplished makeup artist, having worked in fashion, on celebrities, in print and TV. 

Beauty411:  Did you always know you wanted to be a makeup artist?  How did you decide to turn your passion for beauty into something more? 

Kim:  When I was in grade 12, I ripped out an article about a woman that had started her own business by making women beautiful. I found it so inspiring and still have the article to this day.   

I was raised in a conservative environment where success in your job meant to work in an office, like a lawyer or an accountant does. After years working as a cosmetics buyer for a mass retailer in Canada, I would sit in buying meetings, stare at a vendor and say, “Yes, we will ship this product, but did you know that you would look great with some blush?”  

I started to do friends’ makeup for their weddings, and then I left the world of cubicles to work at a makeup counter. Since then, I have never looked back and have never been happier. 

Beauty411:  Describe for us what it's like to work with Bobbi Brown.  As a member of her Elite Beauty Team, how intense is the training? 

Kim:  I have been very fortunate over the past four years in New York to work side-by-side with Bobbi, and represent her brand on many occasions throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.  Bobbi leads by example. She is hard working, has high expectations, and is kind and honest. She challenges you to be the best you can be, to step back, look, and ask yourself, “Could it be better?” 

Every photo shoot, fashion show, and television appearance I do with Bobbi is a day of training. Each time I work with Bobbi, I learn and move forward, making me stronger and more creative.

Celebrities with the Best and Worst Skin - from Total Beauty

Ever wonder why how some celebs have gorgeous skin and others need to get to a dermatologist stat?  Experts reveal what these stars are doing right and wrong when it comes to taking care of their skin

Celebrities have some of the best skin gurus in the country at their disposal, and plenty of cash to splurge on skin-perfecting treatments. But why then do some of them have less than perfect skin? Could it be the late-night partying? Too much fun in the sun? Read on to find out -- you may just learn a thing or two about how to take better care of your own skin. See celebrities