Meet Rebecca Minkoff at Henri Bendel!

fabulous handbag designer Rebecca Minkoff will be making an appearance at Henri Bendel next week, so if you're in the nyc area, be sure to check it out! make it a fun night-- meet Rebecca, do some shopping, mingle with friends, and eat some yummy cookies (who doesn't love cookies??). wish i could be there!

here are the details (you can also click on the image to make it larger)...

what: Rebecca Minkoff in-store event

where: Henri Bendel, 712 fifth ave @ 56th street, nyc

when: friday november 6, 2009 5pm-7pm and saturday, november 7, 2009 3pm-5pm

p.s. if you spend $250 or more, you'll get a gift!

have fun!

xo
info courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff

Sephora Celebrates Opening of Second Times Square Store

new york area ladies and gents: you're invited, so get ready for a second dose of Sephora this friday!

who: actress and singer-songwriter, Adrienne Bailon, models and rock royalty, Alexandra and Theodora Richards, makeup maven and YouTube glamour gal Lauren Luke, the Sephora PRO Beauty Team, along with a who's who of the beauty, fashion and entertainment worlds, celebrate the grand opening of Sephora 5 Times Square.



what: get your gorgeous game face on-– opening day events will include a Sephora Square Takeover where beauty buffs are invited to participate in two glamorous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® taking place.

whether you want to participate in setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most lipstick applications by an individual in one hour, or help break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most cosmetic makeovers by a team of five in one hour, stop by the ultimate beauty playground for some fabulous fun!






when: friday july 31, 2009. events throughout the day from 9am-5pm including:

**9am-9:30am: ribbon cutting at Sephora 5 Times Square
-- Alexandra and Theodora Richards appearance

**11am--12pm: Sephora Express Services

**12pm--1pm: Sephora attempts to set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most lipstick applications by one person in one hour
-- Adrienne Bailon appearance

**2pm--3pm: the BY LAUREN LUKE challenge

**3pm--4pm: Sephora attempts to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most cosmetic makeovers by a team of five in one hour

**4pm--5pm: TEMPTU makes new york blush: join the AIRbrush Revolution



where: Sephora Square (father duffy square), northern triangle of times square, located between 46th and 47th streets, broadway and seventh avenue, new york, ny 10036


i know some of my blogging gal pals will be at this event-- it sounds so exciting! hope you local ladies will participate.

xo

Rachel McAdams & Cameron Diaz at Comic-Con

Rachel McAdams and Cameron Diaz made a appearance in san diego for the annual Comic-Con event. both ladies were there to promote their upcoming flicks-- Sherlock Holmes for McAdams and The Box for Diaz.

i'm loving both ladies' looks here, aren't you?-- Rachel, wearing her cropped hair in soft curls, kept her makeup fresh with a bright lip that really popped next to her monochromatic ensemble. Cameron kept it california cool in denim and fitted vest over a basic white tank; her sunkissed glow and hair looks like she spent some time at the beach. :)

xo
image: Denis Poroy/AP via people.com

Inside Scoop from Lancome: CFDA Fashion Awards!

three fabulous looking ladies were wearing Lancome at the CFDA Fashion Awards monday night! here's the inside scoop on the makeup looks straight from the makeup artists themselves.


Michelle Trachtenberg with designer Behnaz Sarafpour

celebrity makeup artist Sandy Linter worked with Michelle Trachtenberg. she accentuated the eyes by first applying Effacernes Waterproof Concealer in Porcelaine I as a shadow base, under eye base and skin corrector, giving Michelle a silky soft complexion. Sandy then lined her eyes with Le Crayon Khol in Black Coffee giving it a smudged effect for a soft contour. to accentuate her eyes even more, Sandy applied Color Design Eyeshadow in Click for a smoky look and Bikini Golden on the inside. she then coated Michelle's eyelashes with Oscillation vibrating mascara to give them an extended effect and finish the look.




Mamie Gummer with designer Peter Som

Lancome makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor created Mamie Gummer's look. first Andrew applied Color Ideal Hydra Compact in Beige Diaphane and Effacernes Waterproof Concealer in Light Bisque to give Mamie a flawless complexion. he then applied Color Design Blush in Retro Rouge to give her cheeks a fresh flush. to make Mamie's eyes pop, Andrew first conditioned her lashes with the new Oscillation Powerbooster and coated them with Definicils mascara in Aubergine Royale to give her lashes definition and length. he then defined her brows with Le Crayon Poudre in Taupe and applied Le Crayon Khol in Black Ebony to the upper lash line. to finish the look, Andrew used La Laque Fever in Plum Wave to create a high-shine, vibrant pout.




Tallulah Belle Willis

Tallulah Willis popped by the Lancome boutique on the upper west side where makeup artist Lena Lejak created her beautiful look. Lena applied Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow in Lezard on the lid and Color Design Eyeshadow in Exhibition to the crease of the eye and a touch of Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner in Noir to line the upper lash line and create a smoky look. to make her eyes pop even more, Lena applied Color Design Eyeshadow in Filigree to the brow bone and Garment to the lower lash line. she then coated Tallulah's lashes with Definicils mascara in Black. next, Lena added color to the cheeks using Blush Subtil in Aplum, and finished the look by applying Le Crayon Lip Liner in Berry and Juicy Tubes in Cherry Burst to create a beautiful red lip.

next up, the looks for Lake Bell and Lancome ambassador Arlenis Sosa-- stay tuned!

xo
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CoverGirl Hosts a Day of Pampering at the Byron & Tracey Salon

last friday i attended day 2 of an event (think of it as a pre-MTV Movie Awards thing) at the Byron Williams & Tracey Cunningham Salon. it was sponsored by CoverGirl, Express and Solstice Sunglass Boutique (Carrera to be exact), and of course i had to share it with you!

first off, the salon is gorgeous, very white and clean looking, but elegant at the same time. it was decorated with floral arrangements, and CoverGirl logos were all over mirrors and in photos places all around. CG gave out goodie bags filled with LashBlast mascara, Outlast Lipstains and Line Exact Liquid Liner Pens; Express had clothing set up for attendees to take home (i picked this dress), as did Carrera sunglasses (i chose this pair).


Express clothing...


the CoverGirl goodie bags...


Carrera sunglasses (my mom used to rock these when i was a kid!)


the lounge area outside-- the day was overcast, but thankfully it didn't rain!





i was thrilled to have met Liza, a fabulous makeup artist who gave my lips a little primping with CoverGirl's Outlast Lipstain in Cinnamon Smile topped off with CG's Wetslicks Amazemint in Freedom of Peach, creating a great my-lips-but-better look! :)



what's a salon without the best magazines?


CG Boundless Color nail polishes

i indulged in a mani with CG's Boundless Color nail polish in Candy Apple, a gorgeous red that Total Beauty staffers Kristen and Sarah also chose for their tips.

if you are wondering, yes, there were many celebs in attendance including Rosario Dawson (a total sweetheart-- love her!), Ali Larter, Rachel Zoe, and Gabrielle Union, just to name a few. you can view pics of them here.

xo