Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts
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Friday, December 16, 2011

Fatten Up Skinny Strands


In beauty, the grass always seems a bit greener on the other side. Women with straight hair wish for curly cues and those with a head full of spirals want just the opposite. What’s a girl with fine, flat hair to do? Wish for a thicker mane? Maybe. Or she can embrace her locks and follow these simple tricks from Celebrity Stylist, Tippi Shorter, on how to fake the fluff.

Start in the shower

“I believe in building your foundation in the shower,” Shorter states. Thickening and volumizing shampoos and conditioners boost fine hair by expanding the diameter of each strand. Bottom line: While some work better than others, if it’s vavava volume you’re after, it’s important to make sure you’re not using a shampoo or conditioner that will weigh your hair down. Our picks: Nioxin Cleanser for Fine Hair and Redken Body Full Shampoo and Conditioner.

Get a mousse boost

A little spritz of root volumizer and a dollop of mousse goes a long way. After towel drying your hair, spray a root lifter like Living Proof Full Root Lifting Spray right onto your roots and massage the formula into your scalp with your fingers. Then, Shorter suggests applying “a golf ball sized amount” of a lightweight mousse like L’Oreal Paris Studio Body Builder Mousse to the left and right side of your head from roots to ends.

Make gravity your BFF

Flip your head upside down and rough dry your hair (quickly move the blowdryer back and forth throughout your strands) to allow for any excess moisture to escape. “You want gravity to help start the fullness,” explains Shorter. Finish by flipping your head right-side-up and using a large round brush to smooth ends and add maximum fullness.

Stick with velcro rollers

Once dry, add a few Velcro rollers to the top section of your hair in one-inch sections for an added boost (four or five should do the trick). Leave them in while you do your makeup.  Take them out just before you’re ready to walk out the door, and give your strands a quick shake.

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Fast Help For Dry Skin


Raise your hand if your skin feels tight and uncomfortable after showering. Is your hand up? Yeah, mine too. And what about flakes and itchiness? Are those annoyances you’re putting up with as well? Thought so. Welcome to the season of dry skin, and you’re experiencing all of its un-pleasantries. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. With the help of skin-saving dermatologists Dr. Arielle Kauvar, Dr. Dennis Gross and Dr. Alex A. Khadavi, we’ll get to the bottom of your winter skin issues, and share handy tips on how to rescue your skin from dryness.

Why skin becomes dry in the winter:


Before we can solve any problem we first have to know what’s causing it. According to Gross, “Skin produces less oil in the winter due to the absence of sun light and heat…resulting in dry skin.” And, “there is less humidity in winter air…[which] causes moisture to evaporate off our skin,” he says.

But, it’s not just our environment that’s to blame. “Bathing too frequently with hot water and harsh soaps,” says Kauvar, are also common dry skin culprits.

When combined, the factors listed above are responsible for irritating our skin barrier. And, when “the skin barrier becomes perturbed, we need to aggressively moisturize to help get it back into shape,” says Khadavi. Here’s how to do that…

Top 10 tips for soothing dry skin from head to toe:


Tip 1: Look for quality moisturizers. They should contain “humectants (ingredients that draw water in like glycerin, hyaluronic acid) and emollients which are oils and lipids (like mineral oil, shea butter and ceramides) that seal the moisture in and help keep a protective barrier on the surface of the skin,” says Kauvar. Try Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion.

Tip 2: After showering, “keep the bathroom door closed to preserve the steam. Gently towel dry your body and apply moisturizer to skin that is saturated,” says Gross.

Tip 3: “Avoid long hot showers and baths which cause skin to dehydrate,” says Kauvar. And, “use a creamy cleanser instead of a harsh soap,” she says. Try Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Nurturing Body Washing Cream.

Tip 4: “Put moisturizer on the skin before you shower, it will shield the skin from drying up,” says Khadavi. Post showering, pat your skin dry and reapply.

Tip 5: Use “lip balms mixed with gentle exfoliators to remove the dry skin,” says Gross. They will keep lips hydrated, he says. Try Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Exfoliating Lip Salvation.

Tip 6: If you’re prone to dry, chapped hands, “avoid using alcohol-based antibacterial hand sanitizers that dry out the skin,” says Kauvar. And, “always apply a generous amount of moisturizer immediately after washing hands,” she adds.

Tip 7: If you have really dry areas, put moisturizer on those spots and wrap your skin with Saran wrap before bed. Leave it on overnight. This will recreate a barrier that will allow your body to repair itself, says Khadavi. Sounds weird, but it works!

Tip 8: To ditch flakes, skin should be “gently exfoliated ([use a] microdermabrasion brush, bead scrub), and a moisturizer should be applied immediately after exfoliation,” says Kauvar.

Tip 9: For thick, dry skin on areas like your elbows and knees, use salicylic or lactic acid-infused products. “Thicker skin generally needs a chemical exfoliant,” says Khadavi. Try Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Body Peel.

Tip 10: If your face feels dry, but is breakout prone, soothe your skin with a “moisturizer that is labeled oil free. These lotions increase the water content of skin without adding extra oil, so they won’t aggravate or cause acne. Start by applying the moisturizer once a day and then trade up to twice daily if you need it,” says Gross. Try Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream.

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Beauty Tipping Etiquette


When it comes to expressing your beauty gratitude, your manner of tipping speaks volumes—especially if you want that same hot haircut again or you want to be able to saunter into the spa unannounced for an emergency facial in the future. Here are some general guidelines and tips (not of the monetary variety) from the pros:

Haircuts or style services: 20-30%


Celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson says, “I think tipping is a way to thank your stylist for great service. I say 20 percent is standard but if you love your new haircut and color, up to 30 percent is amaze.”

Mike Petrizzi, celebrity colorist at De Berardinis Hair Salon in Chelsea, New York says, “Most of my clients tip 15-20 percent of the color service price. Of course, some clients are extremely generous and I always make sure to take extra good care of them.”

Manicures: At least 20% (preferably in cash)

When celebrity Nail Stylist Tracylee had her own salon, almost all her customers tipped 20 percent and some even brought her coffee or lunch as a genuine sign of their appreciation.

Makeup application: 10-25%

According to Betsy Briggs Cathcart of Studio BBC Salon, a “tip” means “to insure promptness.” Don’t tip if your artist is continually running more than 30 minutes behind, always complaining or gossiping.

Kelli Bartlett, Product Specialist at MAC Times Square advises customers to “ask the cashier what the store’s policy on tipping is when your service is complete. I usually bring 20 percent of the service charge in cash, just in case I can’t tip with my card.”

Facials: 15-20%

Cheryl Anne Katz, founder of Lazur La Vie Day Spa  in Nyack, NY, advises customers to be aware of various tipping practices because of the current economy. While a 20 percent was formerly standard, “the most recent scenario of constrained beauty economics has driven aesthetic tipping down even further,” she says. “A tip of 20 percent on undiscounted, pre-coupon pricing and a ceiling of $20/per hour tip at the high end should be sufficient.”

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4 Tricks to Make It Look Like You Slept Nine Hours


The best way to look rested is (drumroll, please…) actually getting nine hours of sleep! When that’s not possible—and when is it, really?—here’s how the experts fake it.

Try a Morning Mist

Celebrity makeup artist Molly Stern was recently at an event with singer/actress Mandy Moore at 3 a.m. Not a typo. The first thing she reached for—after her double shot of espresso—was a hydrating mist. “Not only does it open up your capillaries and get the blood flowing, but there’s a refreshing aromatherapy element too,” she says. For maximum awakening benefits, spritz your face and allow the liquid to soak in for at least two minutes.

Give Yourself a Massage

Puffy eyes are caused by pooled tears, and while propping your head on a plush pillow may prevent them from forming, Los Angeles dermatologist Tony Nakhla offers this simple self-massage for whisking the renegade bags away: 1) Rake your fingertips (the pads of your fingers, not your nails) from the inner, lower eyelids outward toward the temples, 2) Continue the stroke down the temples, over the cheeks and down the neck, and 3) Repeat three to five times.

Hit the Highlighter

A shimmery highlighter can do wonders anytime of day, but especially at 7 a.m. (when you haven’t had your coffee yet). “Highlighter gives sunlight and artificial light something to grab onto and brightens the whole face,” Stern says. She likes patting sheer cream formulas below the outer corners of the eyes, right along the top of the cheekbones. If you don’t have a highlighter handy, any light eye shadow will do.

Embrace Bold Blush

Bright blush can feel and look a little scary in the cold light of morning, but according to Stern, it’s really a life-saver. “I say the brighter the better—a poppy peach or a reddish tone both look great swirled on the apples of the cheeks. It just gives you that natural lively glow.”

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How To Wear “Tangerine Tango,” the Pantone Color of 2012


You know how some people wait with bated breathe to see who will be the next contestants on “Dancing With the Stars” or which designer decides to hawk their wares at Target next? I do the same thing with Pantone’s color of the year—I anxiously wait for the new hue announcement. Why the hubbub over a color? Welllllll, the Pantone color of the year has the ability to change the course of makeup trends—just when you thought purple would be in, Pantone flips the script. To help you be ahead of the game, we asked a few beauty experts to tell us how to wear the 2012 Pantone shade—Tangerine Tango.

On cheeks and eyes…

“When wearing a hot color like tangerine, pick one feature and run with it. A sheer pop on the cheeks is an easy ways to interpret the trend. If you’re feeling adventurous, try a tangerine eyeliner (top lash line only.) With such a fun focal shade, keep the rest of your makeup clean and simple.”

— Ashleigh Ciucci, New York City makeup artist

On nails…

“It will look terrific on short to medium length nails! This color could be playful and sexy yet very feminine and sophisticated/classic, so I recommend that you use a round-ish shape with this.  In general, I like to use different colors to contrast between the hands and toes, but in this case you can match this color on your hands and toes for maximum effect.”

— Jin Soon Choi, celebrity manicurist

On lips…

“To wear this color as a lipstick, perfect skin with concealer and foundation as needed. Apply the lip color in a matte, velvet, or cream finish. Line the eyes with black pencil, smudge softly, and apply lots of mascara. For the more ‘fashion forward’ look, apply matte bronzer to the cheeks, and softly powder the forehead and nose. For the ‘pop star’ look a la Nicki Minaj, add lip gloss and a shimmer on the apples of the cheeks.”

— Andrew Sotomayor, celebrity makeup artist

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Do I Look More Trustworthy With Or Without Makeup On?


Beauty has long fascinated us. Helen of Troy’s likeness launched ships, Shakespeare waxed poetic in sonnets on its virtue, and studies in modern days have proven that attractive people enjoy benefits like higher salaries and preferential social treatment. But for the first time, research has revealed that women who wear makeup are judged as more trustworthy and capable than when they go barefaced.

Barefaced vs. professional vs. glamourous

In the study, participants were shown photos of 25 female subjects ranging in age from 20 to 50, and of Caucasian, African-American and Hispanic backgrounds. Each woman was presented with three different looks that varied in the amount of makeup applied—“barefaced,” “professional” and “glamourous.”

Groups of 149 adults (61 men) rated each photo on perceived trustworthiness and competency after a flash-viewing of 250 milliseconds, while another group of 119 adults (30 men) did the same after viewing photos for an unlimited amount of time.

In both groups, the results were the same. Women wearing the professional look were assumed the most trustworthy and capable, followed by the glamour look, and lastly, the barefaced look.

“For the first time, we have found that applying makeup has an effect beyond increasing attractiveness—it impacts first impressions and overall judgments of perceived likeability, trustworthiness, and competence,” says study lead Nancy Etcoff, PhD, a Harvard Medical School Assistant Clinical Professor. Etcoff is also author of Survival of the Prettiest, which theorizes that beauty is just not a cultural creation, but has deep biological and evolutionary roots.

Makeup meanings

The findings made me wonder: does this mean that makeup is a socially empowering tool woman can use to their advantage, or is it a ‘war paint’ trap of sorts, suffocating us all with the expectation of looking a certain, mass-dictated way?

As a lifetime cosmetics devotee whose obsession for the shimmery stuff runs deep, I’ve made a living writing and reporting on makeup and I’ve always viewed it as a source of both power and comfort.

Having spoken with thousands of women over the years about makeup, I also know there is something else prominently at play: how it makes you feel. Whether you want to hide the fact that you only got two hours of sleep, are a cancer patient yearning for the normalcy of having brows again, or just want to rock a red lip on a much-anticipated Friday night date, I think the confidence that makeup gives women is part of what others perceive, and positively respond to in interactions with you.

Girl power

I was curious what the modern feminist perspective is on the topic, so I asked Feministe.com executive editor Jill Filipovic (who just so happens to be brilliant and has an affinity for high end mascara) for her thoughts.

“Of course women should do what they need to do to feel attractive and professional and to succeed in their workplaces; but on a societal level, I don’t think we can applaud the results of this study as ‘women harnessing success,’ Filipovic says. “Makeup, as we see from this study, isn’t as optional as a lot of folks would like to say it is—at least not if you want to be perceived as competent and put-together. I wear makeup and have nothing against it, but I do find it troubling that it’s expected of women as a class, and that men aren’t required to paint their faces in order to be taken seriously.”

True that. It’s definitely a double standard. But can we work it to our advantage?

The middle ground

If you choose to wield a makeup brush in the way this study suggests (lord knows there are countless ways to wear makeup, and I’ve never been one for rules), I’m going to leave you with some words of wisdom from Lancôme Beauty At Every Age Expert Sandy Linter, who I think has this ‘professional makeup’ thing nailed.

“Do simple, and flattering. Neutrals are not boring, they are beautiful,” Linter tells me. Even out skin with foundation or concealer as needed, sweep a natural-looking blush onto cheeks, brighten and define the eye area with a touch of liner and mascara.  Soft, sweet shades are best for lips, and don’t forget to groom and fill in brows if needed—it’s the one step that makes the greatest (and most subtle) difference. “People should be seeing you and not the products that went into making you,” adds Linter.

Irritating social expectation? Emboldening tool to have at your disposal? Perhaps the answer isn’t so black and white. After all, as women, neither are we.

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Look Pretty in Photos (Without Retouching)


Tired of getting caught looking less than fabulous in photos? Shelley GoodStein, author of Face This: Real Advice From Real Models, Photographers and Makeup Artists On How to Become Picture Perfect, believes there’s a science to making the camera your BFF. Here, she shares her top tips for scoring your best profile shot ever. Smiiiiilllle…

Bat those lashes

The focal point of a profile picture is always the eyes–so make ‘em pop. For a natural look, you can’t go wrong with cream or taupe eyeshadow. For more fun, try sheer washes of color with a soft sheen, which will add light to your peepers. Don’t forget liner for definition, curled lashes and mascara!

Instantly whiten teeth

Nothing lights up a photo like a pearly white smile. For a quick brightening, use this model trick: after brushing, rinse your tooth brush, dip it into hydrogen peroxide for 30 seconds, and then brush again. Hydrogen peroxide not only lightens teeth, it kills germs and heals canker sores.

Show off luscious lips

A contrast of  lipcolor looks great in photos, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Lipgloss looks best as a highlighter dotted down the middle of your lower lip and outlining the cupid’s bow. Unless it’s Halloweenm, steer clear of glitter in photos, which can add an unnatural glare to your face.

Go for a solid color

When it comes to clothing, patterns and prints can confuse the viewer’s eye, and stripes can make you look wide (Yikes!). Try a vibrant shade like red, purple or blue to enliven your eyes and convey confidence, or rely on basic black for a sleek, elongated look.

Embrace lightweight fabrics

Wondering why the camera adds 10 pounds? It’s likely the fabric you’re wearing. Stay away from bulk-adding sequins, corduroy, terry cloth, flannel, taffeta, velvet and angora sweaters. Say yes to lighter, matte materials made with cotton, silk or lycra.

Legs for days

Work those stems! Heels help define your calves and give your hips a little exaggerated curve, while nude shoes that match your skin tone will make your legs look longer. If you have a cute pedi, don’t be afraid to kick off your shoes and go barefoot–it makes you look approachable.

Make it about you

The background shouldn’t overpower you; go for simple and clutter free. Make sure that objects behind you don’t look like they’re growing out of you. A stone wall, leafy green nature and interesting spaces, like under a doorway or to the side of a window, all set the stage for you to dazzle.

What’s your look-cute photo secret?

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Makeup Trends That Still Haven’t Died. Why? Why? Why?


Breaking up is hard to do, even when the relationship is just plain ugly. Case in point: Bad makeup trends that are the beauty equivalent of drunk-dialing—women keep going back to them in moments of weakness, while everyone around them is left wondering “what is she thinking?”

Talon nails

It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye, which is well within the realm of possibilities when you’re sporting Freddie Kreuger-esque fingernails.  “Your nails should be sexy and functional, not a scary safety hazard,” says DC-based makeup artist FeliceSkye. Wake up from the nightmare once and for all, and clip those things.

Overplucked eyebrows

“Overplucked brows are one of the worst things you can do to your face,” says FeliceSkye. “Are you sad, surprised, villainous, or having issues with your thyroid?” Seriously, back away from the tweezers. Even Pam Anderson did.

Bronzer overdose

When you’re applying bronzer, the goal should be to look as though you have a sun-kissed glow, not like  you’re the newest cast member on Jersey Shore. To avoid looking Snookified, pick a bronzer that’s one to two shades darker than your natural skin tone, and know when to say when.

Pastel eye shadow

Leave the spackled-on pink, violet, and baby blues for the Easter Bunny, and if you must go pastel, adjust your application technique. “These colors actually look fresh and modern when they’re used one at a time and applied as a soft, sheer wash of color below the crease ,” explains FeliceSkye.

Frosty lipstick

We’re not sure what the most appealing thing about this look is: the fact that it makes your teeth look yellow, or your lips look corpse-like and crusty.  The bottom line: Lips should look luscious and dewey, not dead. Opt for subtle shimmer and a lively pop of gloss instead.

What beauty trend would you like to see put to rest?

Source www.makeup.com

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Is Nail Polish the New Lipstick?


“Just as lipstick can be personalized to match skintone, attitude and outfit, nails are the perfect accessory to complete your beauty look,” says Jan Arnold, Co-Founder and Style Director of CND. But why is nail polish suddenly gaining ground in usage and popularity? Michelle Mismas, founder of blog AllLacqueredUp.com, points a painted nail in the direction of the state of the economy; “The sales of nail polish have skyrocketed over the past five years in spite of the financial crisis we’re all facing. It used to be that lipstick was the most affordable way to get a little retail therapy and inject new color in your wardrobe, but nail polish has a better price point and has taken over.”Here are a few nail lacquers that take what we love most about lipstick, and bottle it.

Long wear:


Forget about frequent touch-ups; long wear formulas with chutzpah exist for nails too! “Like a color-stay lipstick, CND Shellac Power Polish won’t budge for two weeks, regardless of your active lifestyle,” asserts Arnold.

High shine:


Just like lipstick can give your pucker an ultra-shiny finish, you can score the same result from polishes. “China Glaze glass fleck glitters have a jelly texture that looks wet even when dry,” says Mismas.

Matte:


Is high shine too flashy for you? Try an opaque shade like Essie in Chinchilly or a matte top coat like Rescue Beauty Lounge Matte Top Coat, “that way you can take any nail polish in your collection and wear it matte,” says Mismas.

Repairing:


Most lipsticks include moisturizing ingredients. Nail lacquers are following suit by being infused with botanicals to strengthen, hydrate, and stimulate nail growth, like Deborah Lippmann nail polish that contains nourishing biotin and plant extracts.

Source www.makeup.com

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Harper's Bazaar Beauty Singapore for December 2011 is Chromatic

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Harper's Bazaar Beauty Singapore for December 2011 is Chromatic.

 
If you’re looking to spice up your holiday beauty look this season, the Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Singapore shoot will definitely give you some eye-catching ideas.

This gorgeous beauty editorial, called ‘Belle Etoile,’ for Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Singapore December 2011 was photographed by Gan and features vibrant, colorful and dramatic makeup looks that are paired with cute titles like ‘Bird of Paradise’ and Terracotta Spice.’ With hairstyling by Marc Teng, each shot also features a chic turban in a vivid hue, paired with attention-grabbing eye makeup in vibrant colors like teal, electric blue, plum and rust. The models’ eyes are rimmed in heavy black liner while bold red is the running lip shade and nail color.

By www.trendhunter.com
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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Mercedes-Benz Launches Perfume For Men

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Mercedes-Benz Launches Perfume For Men.


Mercedes-Benz has launched a new fragrance for men simply labeled Mercedes-Benz Perfume.

The new fragrance was launched at the recent TFWA World Exhibition retail event held in Cannes, France and goes on sale in the first quarter of next year.

The particular blend has been composed by renowned perfumer Olivier Cresp (Firmenich) and will be available as an eau de toilette, after shave, deodorant, and shower and body gel.

The world of fragrance is not new to Mercedes-Benz: the company already offers exclusively developed perfumes for the atomizers in its Maybach models and in the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Pullman.

You’ll recall that in the limited edition Maybach Zeppelin, for example, an acrylic ball is used to dispense a bespoke fragrance through the cabin at the push of a button.

The latest fragrance is designed to fit in with Mercedes-Benz's other high-end accessories, which include watches and eye wear.


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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Giorgio Armani Beauty 2011 Christmas Collection

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Giorgio Armani Beauty 2011 Christmas Collection.

 
Here is a first look at Megan Fox starring in Giorgio Armani Beauty 2011 Christmas Collection. The collection is called “Madre Perla” and it’s limited worldwide.

Megan wears Madre Perla Palette, Gloss d’Armani Rouge, and ‘Eyes To Kill’ Eye Shadows which is available in Gold, Silver and a shimmering Gold & Silver blend.

Megan is also the face of the fashion brand’s fragrance, Armani Code, and appeared in Emporio Armani’s women’s underwear and Armani Jeans ads last year.

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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Henrik Vibskov launches series of unisex scents

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Henrik Vibskov launches series of unisex scents.

 
Henrik Vibskov, who just showed his collection during Copenhagen fashion week, will release three new fragrances inspired by three different cities.

The Danish fashion designer tried to bottle the essences of Berlin, Copenhagen, and Damascus, naming them Type B, C, and D respectively.

Just like Six Scents, the new fragrances were developed with perfume house Givaudan, and retail for €80 each at French concept store Colette.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

The Highest Spa in the World Opens in Hong Kong

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents The Highest Spa in the World Opens in Hong Kong.

 
Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) have designed the highest spa in the world on the 116th and 118th floors of the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong.

Featuring nine deluxe treatment rooms and two couples’ suites, every treatment room offers floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views.

The Ritz-Carlton spa by ESPA is more that 1,000 feet above the frenetic streets of Hong Kong.


Guests simultaneously feel attached to the city with the breathtaking views, but yet totally insulated from the hustle and bustle below.


To allow guests to feel “cocooned among the clouds”, HBA planned spaces without any sharp corners.


All edges are rounded and the walls themselves are curved as in a protective embrace.


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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Liv Tyler in new Givenchy beauty ads

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Liv Tyler in new Givenchy beauty ads.


The Hollywood actress is expanding her portfolio: apart from modeling for denim brand G-Star, she is now also the face of Givenchy beauty.

Having previously starred in the French house’s Very Irresistible fragrance ads, Tyler can now be seen promoting Givenchy’s makeup campaigns, including for its Démesure Audacious Lashes mascara.

All of these latest images were captured by fashion photographer Willy Vanderperre.

Thanks to her new gigs, Tyler is increasingly ranking among Hollywood’s top advertising faces, who also include Julia Roberts for Lancôme, Natalie Portman for Miss Dior Chérie, and Jennifer Lopez for L’Oréal.

 
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

How to Apply Bronzer: Getting a Natural, Healthy, Sun Kissed Look From a Powder

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents How to Apply Bronzer: Getting a Natural, Healthy, Sun Kissed Look From a Powder.

The negative effects of UV rays on the skin likely has you thinking twice before choosing to tan out in the sun or even at the tanning salon. Of course, even if tanning may harm your skin chances are you still long to be bronze. While you can effectively find self tanning lotions and self tanning sprays to use at home, or even hit the salon to get a professional spray tan session, to get a natural sun kissed look on your face area, you can use bronzers.

While using a bronzer to get a natural glow in a safe and healthy way, follow these easy application tips. It may take a little practice to avoid getting a dirty or fake look, but once you know the secrets on how to apply bronzer properly, you’ll love the results!

Step 1: Choose Your Bronzer Product
The entire purpose of using a bronzer cosmetic in your makeup routine is to darken your skin, just slightly. Thus, when choosing a bronzer, be sure not to choose a shade that’s too dark for your natural complexion color. Ideally, you want a bronzer that’s only about two shades darker than your current skin tone. Those with fair or light skin should look for a honey-colored bronzer, those with medium skin can go with a rose bronzer or a gold bronzer and those with dark skin should use a tawny or amber bronzer product. If you’re blonde, go for a pinker bronzer and if you’re brunette you can try an orangey bronzer.

You can find expensive bronzer products from high-end makeup lines or more affordable bronzers from brands like Cover Girl and Neutrogena. It’s recommended to try a cheap mineral bronzer to begin with, so you won’t be worried about wasting it during your practice sessions.
Step 2: Prepare Your Skin And Pick Your Bronzer Brush
Before you apply the bronzer, you will need to prepare your skin. Exfoliate your skin lightly while in the shower beforehand, then put on your normal moisturizer. Wait until the lotion has dried completely before beginning. Next, you will need to pick your brush. A wide, fluffy powder brush will work best. Look for one with a rounded top and one that’s not too small or stiff. Brushes out of sable are the best, as they made of are natural fibers.

Step 3: Apply Powder Foundation for a Sun Kissed Look
Instead of using foundation, when you want to use a bronzer it’s best to stick with a powder base. Any extra moisture (often found with liquid foundation) can cause the bronzer to streak or look muddy. To get a great even application, apply a light coat of powder base. If you prefer liquid, cream or stick foundation you can try the process with it, as if your skin is dry it may turn out just fine.

Step 4: Swirling the Bronzer Makeup And Applying
Swirl your brush into the bronzer, getting just a little onto the brush. Then tap off the excess bronzer or rub the brush on a clean tissue to get rid of any extra color you won’t need. Look at your face and think about the areas of your skin where you naturally tan first. Use light strokes to apply the bronzer to the top of the forehead area, down the nose and along the top of the cheek bones. You can also do a small amount on your chin, neck and chest areas. Be sure to start light and only add if you find you need more color. But, before adding more be sure to check the bronzer results in the daylight to be sure you’re getting a natural look. If you find you’ve applied too much bronzer, use a cotton ball to apply a little of your foundation or powder base over it to lighten it up.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

5 Things Your Bikini Waxer Won't Tell You

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents 5 Things Your Bikini Waxer Won't Tell You.

She may tell you "Don't worry," but that would be a hell of a lot more convincing if she shared all this need-to-know info too. Make your next wax-on, wax-off session less painful with these amazing tips. By Christie Griffin

1. Pop a couple Aspirin 45 minutes before the appointment.
This is a brilliant ouch!-reducing strategy because not only do over-the-counter painkillers like Aspirin and Ibuprofen help reduce the feeling of pain, but they have anti-inflammatory components too.

2. Don't schedule your wax right before your period.
Your skin is more sensitive during this time of your cycle, so try to get the wax done at least three days before you're supposed to start menstruating. And don't even think about making an appointment during your period — not only is that icky for the technician, but a lot of places have a "no period policy."

3. Avoid working out or wearing tight clothing right away.
Nothing kills the buzz of a bare (or barer) hoo-ha like a bunch of pimples on your privates. That's what can happen if you work out within 48 hours after a waxing session because your "born again" (i.e., hairless) skin is extra sensitive to sweat, bacteria, and chafing from your shorts or pants. Plus: Wearing tight clothing like leggings or jeggings can increase the chances of ingrown hairs because they can reroute hair back down and under the skin instead of growing out. Some dermatologists have even noted seeing an increase in ingrowns since the legging trend became so popular.

4. Your "aim" might be off afterward, so hover carefully.
We're not suggesting you actually sit on a mysterious toilet seat...but to avoid wet thighs or pants, be extra low and careful while squatting. Because your hair down there used to help control things, it's common for your stream to be a little wacky after your wax.

5. Schedule your appointment between 3 and 5 p.m.
Your pain threshold is the highest at this point in the day. The stuff that would make you yelp at 10 a.m. will only make you wince a little now.

Source: Shoba NYC Salon

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5 Totally Unnecessary (but Common) Beauty Products


The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents 5 Totally Unnecessary (but Common) Beauty Products.

While we love what the multibillion-dollar-a-year cosmetics industry has to offer, there are some products that aren’t very effective or worth the investment. Steer clear of the following five beauty product categories to keep your makeup regime and cosmetics budget looking good.

1. Foundation Primers
Foundation primers are said to smooth out the skin and prepare it for the application of foundation. However, most primers are made from silicone-based formulas, which can clog pores, and the results are negligible. Investing in quality cleansers and moisturizers will do more than any foundation primer.

2. Toners
Toners are alcohol-based products that are intended to get rid of any additional traces of oil or makeup from your face after you wash it. However, alcohol is harsh on the skin. A good cleanser, often in conjunction with makeup remover, can easily eliminate all the makeup and dirt from your face, making a toner pretty much pointless.

3. Cellulite Creams
The appearance of cellulite is caused by the connective tissue that separates the fat in our bodies from the dermis. Holes in the tissue cause fat to protrude through the tissue, creating a dimply appearance to the skin. While 80 to 90 percent of adult women have cellulite and wish they didn’t, no topical treatment can reduce body fat or change the structure of our connective tissue. Which means cellulite creams are about as effective as snake oil—regardless of what the price or promise.

4. Lip Plumpers
Lip plumpers work one of two ways. They either boost collagen and maximize lip hydration through proprietary formulas or make blood vessels temporarily dilate by employing irritating agents like camphor or menthol. However, the results are minimal and temporary. A better bet is to keep lips moisturized with a lip balm and add a shimmery gloss to the center of your lips to create the appearance of enhanced fullness.

5. Eye Creams
Unless you have very sensitive skin that’s prone to developing millia (small, hard keratin-filled cysts that are sometimes confused with whiteheads) or you want a targeted eye cream with different active ingredients than your moisturizer, there’s really no need for a separate eye product. Also, many eye creams do not contain sunscreen the way most moisturizers do, so if you do opt for a separate cream, make sure you’re taking precautions against sun damage around your eyes.

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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Natural Cosmetics From Around The World

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Natural Cosmetics From Around The World.

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Natural Cosmetics From Around The World
By webmaster on June 14, 2011

We tend to think stereotypically. Many girls believe that Mediterranean beauty from head to toe coated with olive oil, Japanese – Algae And German women wash their hair only beer (see “Beauty habits of different countries”). Those, in turn, is likely to believe that Russian women for its beauty must peeling from buckwheat and baths with soup (see “Russian beauty through the eyes of foreign”). In fact, of course, nonsense. Is not always popular beauty recipes based on the popular local products. Scratch on foreign forums and inquiring friends, I have collected these beauty secrets from around the world.



France

“We are obsessed with enzymes and fruit acids – Gallagli says Shannon, a consultant of the Paris office Carita, – and prefer to put their skin in its pure form. But do not bother with complicated recipes. Often use a purely French ingredients: thermal water, olive and grass, of course, adore physiotherapy”.

Recipes:

200 grams of red grapes with seeds mash up porridge state. Apply it on your cleansed face, make easy massage, Then wash good mineral water. This peel exfoliates the top layer of fine epidermis.

Grind in a blender a handful of cherries (of course, only the flesh) and the whole pomegranate seeds. Add a tablespoon of yogurt, Put on your skin. After 15 minutes, rinse. This mask instantly refreshes the complexion.

Brew with boiling water a tablespoon of lavender, rosemary seeds and rose petals. Cool, then pour into a bottle with a spray. This tonic can be used during the working day: it’s great moisturizes and soothes the skin.

Spain

“The Spanish girls are not very choosy in selecting Cosmetics- Says Juan Blanco beautician of Segovia. – For them the main thing – cheap, but because natural remedies much in vogue. Chief fetish Spanish girls – beautiful hair And almost every family has the recipe for a mask Hair”.

Recipe:

Brew with boiling water 500 g of cranberries (you can get frozen). Strain, pour the broth into the bottle, and the pulp mixed with lemon juice and olive oil. Wash your hair with shampoo, then spread the cranberries on the hair. Wash off after ten minutes and rinse hair with broth. “Please note, this recipe is only suitable for brunettes – warns Blanco. – Its effect is that after the procedure, the hair is beautiful fade in the sun, if you did weave a good salon.

Sweden

Sauna – The most important part of Scandinavian culture of beauty, – explains Peter Strand, make-up artist from Stockholm. – Nearly all women regularly steamed and take with them the natural means. Swedish women prefer cosmetics that really work: for example, only a very stringent scrubs for the body. ”

Recipes:

Mix a handful of stone salt, A half cup of olive oil and two or three drops of eucalyptus oil. Pre-switch in the bathroom hot water to it was filled with steam. Then apply on the skin scrub and massage your entire body thoroughly. Rinse with cold water. If to do this regularly, the skin noticeably smoothed.

Brew two or three tablespoons good white tea, mineral (!) Water. Pour the mixture into molds for ice cubes and then use to massage the face and decollete. In order to refresh the complexion, and “open” the sleepy eyes, Swedish 15-20 consecutive rinse face with cool mineral water. It is necessary to take note.

Australia

“Australia – a key producer and the main hope of the market of organic cosmetics – said Napoleon Purdys, a dermatologist from Sydney. – We are all just crazy about environmental impact and naturalness. Even buying a factory facility, such as a cream, add the Australian essential oil. ”

Recipes:

Add to your shampoo to two drops of tea tree oil, eucalyptus and rosemary. It would be awesome refreshing, and most importantly, to fight dandruff.

Brew cup of boiling water mil foil flowers. Then cool and use as a tonic for oily skin and compresses against stretch marks. Yarrow – a cosmetic hit Australia’s Indigenous people: he has powerful anti-inflammatory and regenerating action. And Australians are actively using emu oil, but this we do not approve and adopt will not: sorry for the birds (see “The cream of the ostrich”).

Dominican Republic

“When one becomes acquainted with the Dominican woman pay attention to her nails- Advises Shalini Vadhera, author of Passport to Beauty. – One hundred percent that they will be tremendously strong, long and beautiful. Secret – in an unusual and a bit extreme … use of garlic.

Recipe:

Non-standard way as follows: Finely chop three or four cloves of garlic and put into a vial with a transparent varnish. After seven to ten days, this unbearably smelly mixture should be applied on nails and wash in a week. That sounds scary, but the garlic really speeds up the regeneration of tissues.

China

“Asians are obsessed with super active ingredients: hydroponic acid, collagen, and fatty acids – says Vadhera. – And why use them in pure form in large numbers. ”

Recipe:

Instead, body lotions, use oil Camellia japonica, or buck thorn. They are hard to get (occasionally are imported into an online store aromarti.ru), but the effort is worth it: these oils are terrific moisturize skin, prevent stretch marks and accelerate the regeneration of tissues. Of them can do the warm mask to the scalp to get rid of the itching and flaking. In addition, I strongly advise to buy a ready Japanese or Chinese tonic with hyaluronic acid and replace the thermal water to the face.

Middle East

“Every Arab girl knows dozens recipes cosmetics and use them every day – says Zeinab Lahore, author of the site Radio Islam. – This is largely due to Islamic culture: Many women spend the day at home and to spend time, invite friends and arrange a spa. ”

Recipes:

Mix one egg yolk, a teaspoon of orange juice and olive oil, three or four drops of rose water and lemon juice. Use as a lotion for cleansing of face: Apply the mixture gently massage your skin, then wipe with a towel soaked in lukewarm water.

Mix in a blender, a glass of milk and half a cup of fennel seeds. Cool, pour into a bottle and wipe the face daily with this mixture. It is great to soothe and refresh skin.

Chop a handful of grated almonds, two tablespoons of milk, a teaspoon of flour and honey. Use a paste as a mild facial scrub: it does not traumatize the skin and gently exfoliates.

In addition, the Eastern women believe in the miraculous power of castor oil against pigmentation spots, as well as the crushed leaves of mint and basil from acne. They need to put a point on the problem areas during the month: Many generations of Arab beauties contend that a person is completely cleared. I seriously plan to try.

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

Luxury Anika Resurfacing Facial Ritual

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Luxury Anika Resurfacing Facial Ritual.

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Pure organic luxury Anika resurfacing facial ritual.

Treat your face right and take care of your kin with Anika’s resurfacing facial ritual.

Pamper yourself, look beautiful and and take years from your looks, all organically!

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