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Younger Than Springtime! It Cosmetics Vitality Anti-Aging Color Collection Sets You On the Right Path

It Cosmetics Vitality 5-Piece Anti-Aging Color Collection

At a certain age too much makeup, or the wrong texture of makeup, can make otherwise bright skin look like a day spent lounging at the embalming lab. Look pasty no more with It Cosmetics (that stands for Innovative Technology) latest bundle of the Vitality 5-Piece Anti-Aging Color Collection. >> MORE: Beauty Tips Developed with plastic surgeons and infused with all sorts of cutting edge goodness to keep you looking vital just like the name says, the anti-aging color collection includes my new favorite Vitality Lip Flush 4-in-1 Lipstick Stain, a nifty Vitality Anti-Aging Brightening Face Disc with Blush Stain & Drops of Light Luminizer CD-looking compact, Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Conceler/Foundation, and two fantastic brushes to make it all

Squish This, Get Rid of That: It's that time of year again and we are all on the search for anti-cellulite products that work. Or, work more than enough to keep us just a bit happier and getting dressed that much easier... even strategically cut out swimsuits cannot hide cellulite on your thighs. While ridding cellulite permanently or completely from a cream may be wishful thinking for many of us, getting a very noticeable amount of smoothness and self-confidence really is a good thing. Here's a global round up from France, Switzerland, the UK, Germany, Spain, and right here in the USA of some new and old faithful anti-cellulite products to add to your diet, exercise and clean living regimen and help

Sarah Gadon poses at the"Antiviral" Photo Call during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival Palais des Festivals

I'll Have What She's Having: Off-handed hair, by way of classic Heidi braids that juxtapose a brilliant red lace dress a la actress Sarah Gadon Wearing something vividly bold-- as a red lace dress-- can get tarty, fussy, or even dowdy if your hair and makeup are not in check. Lace is a super trend this season but how can you pull it off for day or even a less formal occasion and keep your look right on track? With the right hairstyle and makeup, of course! >> MORE: Cannes Do Chic Sarah Gadon poses at the"Antiviral" Photo Call during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival Palais des Festivals Actress Sarah Gadon's pretty look at Cannes (yes, a strawberry blonde wearing red)

It can take a lot of the right makeup to look better than natural on camera. One of my favorite pitstops to see what makeup artist pros use in their kits is The Makeup Show by The Powder Group trade show for beauty gurus. These may not be makeup brands that you see advertised in the pages of magazines, but are the brands used on many the models. >> READ: Professional Beauty Finds- What’s In Your Makeup Artist’s Pro Kit via The Makeup Show 2011 Take a peek at some of my Top 10 latest and tried and true pro makeup goodies from The Makeup Show and consider adding some to your personal makeup kit. What I couldn't resist picking up at

Just in time for a Mother's Day gift idea... Don't send beautiful flowers, send rose hip beauty by way of M. Steves! Face it, roses die but what's inside can keep Mom (and you) looking radiant. Just launched is M. Steves' first line of skincare product based on the natural, power-packed Rose Hip Seed Oil. >> FEELING FLOWERY? Some tips on How to wear floral prints Mally Steves Chakola, the creator of the line stumbled upon the benefits of rose hip seed oil (RHSO) after accidentally purchasing it and creating her own conconction. But her light bulb moment came "after I unconsciously rubbed the excess moisturizer cocktail on my left leg where I had a noticeable keloid scar from a near-fatal car accident.

An ancient photo of me in Italy with one of the many incarnations of a Vidal Sassoon Salon styled bob

Bet I got your attention with this headline! I got my mom's attention too. I really owe my hair (on a good day) to Vidal Sassoon... well to the salon and their team of precision trained stylists. The hair legend's death this week has me thinking about how his work personally helped create my hair look. >> RELATED: Hair Tips & Trends When I was about 15 my mom must have gotten sick and tired about my three threads of straggly long hippie hair and let me get a haircut at the Vidal Sassoon Salon. It was around the time that people were asking me about possibly modeling (so not for me) and I was starting to hang out with my

With prom & bridal season now upon us, take a lead from hairstylist Peter Gray who offers up his expert hairstyling tips to help you look your best on your special day. Let's get excited with some of these bridal and prom hair inspiration photos and how-to's.... Fresh off the runways of Badgley Mischka's Fall 2012 Bridal Collection comes a romantic option inspired by the sophistication and timeless elegance of fashion icon Walli Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, and her old-school silver-screen glamor. >> MORE: Bridal Inspiration & Tips and Prom Style The Hair Look: Designed by leading runway and editorial hairstylist Peter Gray for Moroccanoil, the hair looks are masterful and creative. Though inspired by the sophistication of the 30’s, the styles are

Exude Femininity with the expert help of Dimitri James: Natural make-up is as strong of a perennial Spring trend as nautical themes are so take note with sensational advice that's destined to get you in the know on looking easily fresh-faced this season... >> WATCH: Natural Makeup Tips for Everyday Beauty Skinn's Dimitri James shares his inspiration, tips & know-how with us below- Smokey eyes and bold red lips are undeniable statement looks, but sometimes the best declaration you can make with your makeup is being natural.Nothing exudes confidence and femininity more than a neutral-focused complexion. >> MORE: Beauty Tips It may look easy, but getting this flawless nude is a challenge. Luckily, Dimitri James, celebrity makeup artist and the man behind Skinn Cosmetics, has

You may not be getting married but just might be wanting to look timelessly beautiful in an important photograph, Brad Boles tells you how you can achieve perfect, better than natural makeup that won't look dated. - S.H. If you are embarking upon the most important day of your life, you’ve probably put in hundreds of hours into the planning of every detail of your wedding. So, don’t fall short on your make-up choices! I've leafed through many wedding albums and still cringe at the bad choices in make-up and hair that stare back at you. Knowing what works best for you, before hand by trying several make-up looks and using a camera to document them, will pay big dividends. MORE:

I'm not perfect, I get it. I make mistakes. BUT, eight different hair colors in one week?! No, it's not because I'm trying to outrun Katy Perry in the hair color quick-change market, it's because I've strayed. I admit it. And then like any other dirty deed, it had to be repaired. Make that color, repair, re-color, repair, repeat and repeat... >> READ: How to Prevent a Bad Hair Cut and Horrible Color If I recommend any product it is because it has been road tested. I'm the favorite guinea pig around here. I tried some new hair products that faded my highlights. Of course, the saga begins at a time when I'm slammed with obligations and travel with no time

I'll Have What She's Having: Bouncy, soft face-framing waves Actress Emma Stone donned a new do at the recent Nickoledon Kids' Choice Awards that radiated easy, cool glamour with bouncy curls that's easy to make your own... Hairstylist David Babaii styled Emma Stone's beautiful soft waves with products from IT&LY HAIRFASHION's Purity Design Line for this year's Kids' Choice Awards. He began with IT&LY Pure Shampoo and Pure Conditioner to cleanse and hydrate the hair. "I love a clean canvas to create my masterpieces", says David Babaii. Inside tip: Follow with a final cool water rinse for when you want extra volume. This seals the cuticle and helps hair radiant extra shine. Next, towel dry gently to remove all excess water

Over a short time all eyes have been on Rooney Mara's super-slick style as she's been making some bewilderingly gorgeous appearances on & off the red carpet but do you remember the star before her 'Dragon Tatoo' remake? Like many out there, she was mousey, fragile and a tad too basic and that's why she should serve as inspiration when considering easy, quick and affordable ways to change-up your look this season. >>More: Rooney Mara Besides a complete image overhaul, most winning would have to be Mara's now signature dark bangs- here's how you can do the do and revive your beauty routine while appearing younger and revitalized. When considering bangs, first think about how they'll work on you especially

Take a cue from Peter Gray's graciously pretty, relaxed & textured ponytails at Paul Smith's Fall 2012 runway show with these expert hair tips for an updated take on a classic, easy-to-manage hairstyle. MORE: Hair Style Tips & Trends How to Style A Pony Tail Hair with Runway Beauty Tips from the Paul Smith Fall 2012 Fashion Show... THE INSPIRATION: For Fall / Winter 2012, we were inspired by the strong yet graceful individuality of a woman’s profile. The androgynous yet feminine feel of the collection was accented by soft, natural looking styles and the smooth, healthy texture of the hair. THE LOOK: “We wanted to create a unique shape that was more masculine from the front, yet essentially feminine

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Younger Than Springtime! It Cosmetics Vitality Anti-Aging Color Collection Sets You On the Right Path

The Big Squish- Top 10 Anti-Cellulite Products Global Beauty Round Up

Cannes Do Chic Hair- Heidi Braids and Soft Makeup Balance A Vivid Red Lace Dress

Top 10 Professional Beauty Finds- Use What Makeup Artist Pros Use via The Makeup Show

Beauty Product Launch: M. Steves Rose Hip Seed Oil Helps You Look Ageless Longer

How I Remember Vidal Sassoon- Some beer and an angry mom!

Bridal and Prom Hair Inspiration Fresh From Badgley Mischka Bridal Fall 2012

Expert Beauty – Natural Makeup Tips from Dimitri James of Skinn Cosmetics

Favorite bridal makeup tips to look timeless and beautiful in your wedding photos

The 3C’s of the Corrective Hair Color Process: Cut, Color and Condition

Soft, Wavy Hair Like Emma Stone? Sure! Here’s How To Style The Look

Look Five Years Younger with an Instant Make-Over like Rooney Mara’s

Create A Profile Pretty Ponytail with Peter Gray from Paul Smith Fall 2012

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