Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Next Week!
I hope I can still fit into this dress…
Posted by hillary on Feb 4, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
CND Shellac – spring 2012 color swatches
These Six new CND Shellac colors to hit shelves March 2012
Behold, the 6 new colors from CND Shellac: Dark Lava, Rubble, Cityscape, Silver Chrome, Silver VIP Status, Gold VIP Status These are all indoor swatches I took just to get you the scoop. I’ll be getting outdoor shots too. What do you think of them? The colors are going on sale in March so get your PRE-ORDERS to your distributors now!
Dark Lava
Gorgeous, jewel-toned black wine
Rubble
Cityscape
Dove Gray
Silver Chrome
The Effects – Silver VIP Status & Gold VIP Status
Ok, so it technically isn’t an Effect (that’s reserved for the lacquer line) but it serves in the same vein. These lovelies give a wash of glimmer over color.
Silver VIP Status
Silver VIP Status over Cityscape
I NEED to get a better photo of this one. When we were asked for fantasy Shellac colors, one of mine was the spectacular gray called Miss Wu from the Jason Wu collection done with CND. It’s this cool and dreamy gray with a chic pearlization to it. By applying Silver VIP Status over Cityscape, you can achieve a very similar look. Without, you get a great cream. It’s fabulous to have options.
Gold VIP Status over Rubble
Again, a sleek wash that just give a perk to the color. Can be used all over or in art. Try it in art!
That’s it for now. I’ll be getting more photos together for you. Any other questions or requests on the product ask away.
Fashion Week is coming up and I’ll be detailing looks for you. For on-the-go reporting I’d love if you would “Like” my Solessence Facebook page to keep up while I’m away! Detailed how-tos will be posted to the blog after my return (and also closer to actual season as is my norm).
Candice Swanepoel for Prabal Gurung Spring 2012 Ad Campaign
Sensual Flower
Prabal Gurung has snagged one of the world’s highest paid models for his latest ad campaign, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at her. Her trademark light locks now raven black, Victoria’s Secret model and Transformers:Dark Side of the Moon actress Candice Swanepoel writhes seductively, interpreting Prabal’s inspiration for this collection, Nobuyashi Araki’s “Sensual Flowers”.
It’s a stunning set of vivid color on black and white, and makes the clothing look every bit eye candy as it did going down the catwalk.
Dress above is dress below, backstage.
I took great delight in the custom heels, also pictured in the ad
The creative team includes photographer Daniel Jackson, Fashion Editor/Stylist Tiina Laakkonen, and Frederic Fekkai’s Didier Malige
Chicago Exclusive: Neiman Marcus Estee Lauder Private Collection – Tuberose Gardenia
Aerin Lauder’s new spin on Estee’s 1973 Private Collection
Chicago’s Neiman Marcus Estee Lauder GWP event continues now through February 5th, and I want to introduce you to a fabulous way to pick up that gift.
Estee Lauder used to keep a personal blend of essential and rare oils to use as her own trademark scent, her own Private Collection. For years she was asked about her fragrance and she finally brought it to market in the 1970s. Aerin Lauder has taken the fragrance and added her own notes to personalize and update Private Collection by Estee Lauder. Neiman Marcus Chicago carries multiple unique versions of the bottle cap – and I love this elegant hammered metal look. Pleasing to the eye, the perfume is also a winner. Tuberose fans will be ecstatic over the gardenia blend, which gives it an overall softness and femininity without being too weak.
Products provided for review consideration
Kupa Ultra Sonic Cleanser
Sanitation is important in the salon, and this Kupa offering provides an attractive unit to house your implements and bits while you work. The items can soak in the recommended time with the addition of a ultrasonic treatment to shake off any particles that remain, ensuring a better cleanse. Remember, it is always important to thoroughly scrub your tools using soap and water before adding them to Barbicide.
Side note: Laughing because YouTube wants to keep tagging this with Hedgehog!
She’s Got the Look: Lea Michele – SAG Awards
“I was so inspired by Lea and her Atelier Versace gown and wanted to give her a hairstyle that was soft, sexy, and touchable.” ~ Dove Celebrity Hair Stylist Mark Townsend
Lea Michele took the #1 spot for most mentioned celebrity during SAG
Lea Michele was the belle of the ball at tonight’s SAG awards and her gorgeous mane of hair was the crowning glory. Lea’s tresses were treated with products from the new Dove Style+Care collection by stylist Mark Townsend. The products are rolling out in stores now, but most won’t even hit the shelves until March. Here’s how you can get this tousled look at home:
- Start by applying a large dollop of the new Dove Style+Care Nourishing Amplifier Mousse to damp hair and blow dry with a large round brush for volume.
- Next, take a dime-size amount of the new Dove Frizz-Free Shine Cream-Serum in my hands and rub them together to warm up the product, then rake hands through hair. Townsend says, “I am obsessed with this cream; it gives the hair amazing shine and separation, and also nourishes the hair too so it’s like having a styling product and a conditioner in one bottle.”
- Pull hair into a loose bun to set a loose wave in hair. Then, let the hair down and spray Oribe Après Beach Spray all over to give the hair that great sexy “second-day” hair.
Just before Lea left for the red carpet, Thompson finished her hairstyle by spraying the new Dove Style+Care Extra Hold Hairspray all over to keep her hair in place without it looking stiff or crunchy.”
Hours later, her hair is still looking amazing on the dance floor, as you can see in this photo shared on Twitter:
Look for the new Dove Style+Care products coming out over the next month.
