Pampering yourself is always a good thing. Being good to the environment is also a good thing. Doing both at the same time, well that is just a fantastic thing! In honor of Earth Day, I’m bringing you a compilation of my favorite beauty products that will not only help you look beautiful, but also help the environment at the same time.

Check out my top 10 eco-friendly beauty picks after the jump! [continue reading…]

Changing up your hair with fun, new styles is always a fabulous way to update your look. Lately, I’ve been totally into experimenting with new hairstyles and have rounded up some amazing tips from the pros on how to replicate some of the hottest hair trends. Whether you want to try out a bohemian updo like Lauren Conrad, a relaxed chignon like Hayden Panettiere, tousled curls like Olivia Palermo, or full, or wavy extensions like Katie Holmes, we’ve got the expert tips and product picks to help you on your way!

Find out how to get the looks pictured above after the jump! [continue reading…]

It’s not just about the clothes you wear or the beauty products you use, true beauty truly comes from within and it’s what you put into, not onto, your body that can have the greatest impact on how you look and feel. Due to the incredible response it received in a previous post, I’ve decided to revisit the topic of eating for beauty.

I have to give a lot of the credit for my newfound healthy lifestyle to Envision Beauty founder Kimberly Snyder, who has helped me enormously with her infinite wisdom regarding health and nutrition. Since I started eating better, I have noticed a dramatic difference in the way I look and feel- my nails are longer and stronger, my hair is shinier, my complexion is clear, I rarely feel bloated, and I’ve noticed a huge increase in my energy and concentration levels!

Sure, there are professional detoxification services, but you don’t need to do a major diet overhaul to get these results.  Just take small strides by adding some healthier treats to your diet and trust me, you too will enjoy these fantastic results.

Read on for recommendations from Kimberly on foods to eat for a more beautiful you! [continue reading…]

Easy, breezy beachy waves have been all the rage for quite some time. And why shouldn’t they be? This style is low-maintenance, super sexy and, of course, there’s the whole laid back, bohemian-cool aspect. Getting this effortless style for your hair does require just a little bit of effort and when done wrong, you can end up making a big frizzy mess (believe me, I’ve been there!). To help you get the waves you crave, be it loose tousled waves like Blake Lively, frizz-free beachy waves like Gisele Bundchen, unkempt bed-head waves like Mary-Kate Olsen, and so on, I’ve created the ultimate beachy wave guide with 3 amazing, easy-to-follow techniques straight from the experts.

Learn easy steps to get this gorgeous look after the jump! [continue reading…]

A few weeks ago, I was introduced to a new do-it-yourself hair removal system which changed my life. Now, I’m gonna tell you about it so it can change your lives as well!

I’m sure most of you have heard of threading, an age-old form of facial hair removal that has recently been gaining popularity and has long been considered an exclusive service provided by master technicians. Well those days are officially over thanks to the new Sun Maita Threader Kit- the first ever at-home threading system developed by liscensed aestheticians and makeup artists Anita Sun and Sara Maita.

Read on to find out more about this revolutionary new must-have! [continue reading…]

Ladies near and far know that when it comes to hair, luscious, healthy, and luminous is in. Drab, lifeless, and flat, not so much. Given this standard, you can only image how pleasantly surprised I was by the discovery of a new treatment that restores hair to its former glory, undoing the effects of color treatment, blow-dryers, flat irons, curling irons, and all the other tools we use in an attempt to get the mane we crave. Now grab a pen and write this down. The system is called Redken Chemistry and it’s so amazing that I’ve already gotten done 3 times in less than a year.

Before I go on, I want to say that this is not an advertisement. Redken is not paying me to write this – I am sharing this with you guys because I truly believe in this amazing system.

Details after the jump.

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What is it about celebrities that makes them look so great? Sure, some of them are naturally beautiful, but another major component is the fact that they are privy to the best beauty tips and tricks around. Whenever I interview celebs, I always make sure to get their best beauty tips and product recommendations because why should they have all the fun?

Read on for amazing beauty tips and product picks from the lovely ladies pictured above!

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Being a beauty writer comes with its advantages, mainly, lots and lots of free products to try! One guarantee you can get from me is that I will never, EVER, recommend a product that I don’t swear by and will only write about those that I have tried, fallen in love with, and use religiously. I have quite the laundry list of favorite products but for this port, I have narrowed it down to my top 5 I’d-be-lost-without-you products picks.

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The look was kept fresh and pretty for the Tory Burch Spring 2010 presentation, giving her casual yet chic collection the perfect spring feel. The hair was pulled back into low ponytails and makeup was subtle yet screamed “pretty young thing.” Here’s what Redken hairstylist Yannick D’Ys and MAC makeup artist Diane Kendal shared with me backstage. [continue reading…]

With the help of famed hairstylist Kevin Ryan, makeup artist Bobbi Brown, and Dashing Diva’s Pattie Yankee, the Tibi Spring 2010 runway definitely came alive, giving the colorful collection the attention it deserved. From the funky hair to the bright eye, check out what I found as I went backstage before the vibrant show. [continue reading…]

Inspired by Brian Reyes’ refined spring 2010 collection, Tresemme hairstylist Martin Christopher Harper, makeup artist Bobbi Brown, and Dashing Diva’s Pattie Yankee came together to create a look that would compliment the collection’s cool color palette. The hair was pulled into a texture pony-tail while the makeup was kept soft with the perfect pop of color.

Read on to see how these gorgeous looks were created. [continue reading…]

For her Spring 2010 collection, Charlotte Ronson was inspired by the ballerinas of New York, specifically the way they look when leaving dance class and mix their dance attire with their regular clothes.

To enhance this motif, hair stylist Allen Ruiz from Avon and makeup artist Charlotte Willard for Maybelline created just-walked-out-of-dance-class looks that were fresh and natural-looking. The hair was pulled back into chic, slightly undone buns and the makeup was kept soft, sheer and translucent.

I got the chance to hang out backstage before the show to talk to the stylists and watch the looks come to life.

Read on to replicate the hair and makeup looks.

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Backstage for Twinkle by Wenlan gave the nasty weather outside a bit of a run for its money. The colors were bright, the hairstylists used the rainy clouds to its advantage, and spring was definitely in the air. John Ruidant of Redken and MAC makeup artist Gianpaolo Ceciliato gave us the rundown on what inspired them and how they created each look.

Read on to see what they had to say. [continue reading…]

With a pop of spring color on the lips and a clean French twist, Andy & Debb’s spring 2010 show didn’t disappoint. As I spent time backstage, I became inspired by the almost duel personality given to each girl. The look described a daring sophisticate.

I spoke with hair stylist Danilo, makeup artist James Kaliardos, and Dashing Diva’s Pattie Yankee, to discuss how they created the looks for this show.

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From skin care to nails, backstage for the Spring 2010 Julie Haus, which was sponsored by Beauty.com, was all about grunge, rocker-chic. In one corner, hairstylist Oscar Blandi was creating a tousled, slept-in look while celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann was applying a smudged finish to the gunmetal shimmer. On the other side, Stila makeup artist Sarah Lucero was focusing on creating a messy yet pretty eye, and Bethany Wojtech for Arcona was going over how the all natural skin care line is perfect for the models’ skin during fashion week as they go from show to show (something that I had always wondered!).

As I spoke with all four of them the message became clear. If it was up to them, every night would be a party. And who wouldn’t love that! Here’s what they had to say. [continue reading…]

Inspired by the colors of Rosa Cha’s Spring 2010 collection, hairstylist Edward Tricomi and MAC makeup artist Philippe Chancel created a very fresh and feminine look for the runway. From bright colored bandeaus to an iridescent glow, the two pros shared with me how to recreate this summery look.

Read on for a step by step guides to get the hair and makeup looks. [continue reading…]

Vena Cava’s spring 2010 show brought together MAC makeup artist Lloyd Simmonds and Beauty.com hairstylist Ted Gibson, where together they created a sophisticated yet updated look to compliment the collection nicely. With the use of black visors and dark sunglasses, Gibson stayed away from an “uptight ballerina ponytail” and went for a textured one instead, showing off the girl’s “duel personalities,” while Simmonds created a violet lip (can we mention he made the shade himself!) for a graphic feel to balance out the look.

With both artists calling these looks completely wearable, here’s a step by step guide on how to recreate both the hair and makeup looks from the show. [continue reading…]

To create the hair and makeup looks for the Jenni Kayne Spring 2010 presentation, Sara Lucero for Stila teamed up with Hairstylist Ted Gibson (both representing beauty.com) and his crew to create the ultimate downtown meets uptown aesthetic. Ted created a loose, undone sort of ponytail while Sara created a smoldering colored smokey eye that radiated sensuality and sex appeal. The whole idea was to keep it cool, glam, and effortless.

I got the chance to chat with the hair and makeup teams backstage before the show. Read on to find out exactly how to recreate the hair and makeup looks! [continue reading…]