Total Beauty: 7 Celeb Hairstyles We'd Like to Makeover

i am loving this hair makeover story from Total Beauty! the title says it all-- read on to see if you agree...

7 Celebrities Who NEED a Hairstyle Revamp

We think it's time for some of these celebrities to let go of their iconic 'dos and try a new look

This is a TotalBeauty.com celebrity hairstyles article In the interest of embarking on new beginnings for 2011, we'd like to (gently) suggest that a certain few A-listers should step out of the past and grab hold of a bold new look. Check out the virtual makeovers we gave them to prove that a new style would look great on them. See hair makeovers

xo

American Eagle Rhinestone and Chain Bracelet

while browsing for holiday gifts, i discovered this Rhinestone and Chain bracelet from American Eagle Outfitters. i'm hoping this will be liked (and worn) by my hardest-to-buy-for-because-she-is-the-complete-opposite-of-me friend. this little cutie has a row of clear rhinestones, a row of dark rhinestones and a bronze chain link-- it's sparkly (love!), but still casual enough to be worn with jeans (her basic unform). :)

visit ae.com for more info.

xo

on newstands now: Vogue Best Dressed

fashion loving beauties, have you picked up your copy of the limited-edition Vogue: Best Dressed? for the first time, the editors of Vogue have put together a one-of-a-kind salute to the year's most iconic women.

Blake Lively, Lady Gaga, Carey Mulligan and Kate Moss are featured, among others.

Vogue style director, Alexandra Kotur explains, "inevitably, we're overflowing with ideas, photos, and candidates-- and there just isn't room for all of it. so, this year, we decided to create a special issue devoted just to the best dressed."

don't miss out on this special-edition mag, which was months in the making and will only be available for a limited time.

visit Vogue.com to see who made the top ten and be sure to vote for your favorite!

xo

Don't Miss BOGO at Zoya.com!

hello beauties! Zoya is currently offering a BOGO on all of their nail polishes! choose from their amazing collection of mattes, creams, glitters and metallics in every color your nails crave. this is the perfect time to stock up on gifts for others and treat yourself to some goodies, too. :)

this all ends on friday, november 5, 2010, so head over to zoya.com, pick your favorites, and use the code BOGO5 at checkout.

happy shopping!

xo

NARS Opening First Flagship Boutique

yet another reason for me to get back to nyc...

my friends at NARS have just informed me that they will be opening the very first flagship boutique located at 413 Bleecker Street, located in the west village, come spring of 2011!

in addition to their already fabulous collection, this gorgeous location will feature exclusive items, and i'm sure will always be very busy!

xo

Bliss to Debut on Gilt Groupe!!

who doesn't love a trip to the spa? well beauties, beginning tomorrow you can find the fabulous skin-fixing and tension-nixing services of Bliss at your fingertips and indulge in the ultimate spa experience on Gilt Groupe!

for the first time ever on any luxury flash sale site, Bliss is partnering with Gilt Groupe for exclusive sales in multiple cities, offering treatments and packages with locations in new york, los angeles and six other cities in between!



to take advantage of this, log onto Gilt.com this thursday, september 16th at 12pm eastern through saturday, september 19th at noon eastern to find the de-stressing services of Bliss at your beck and call.

through this sale, you'll be able to choose from the spa's popular Triple Oxygen Treatment, a three-step complexion-reviving facial; the Blissage 75, a heavenly full-body rubdown, and the Homme Improvement Facial, a must for any well-groomed guy, just to name a few. and if you can't make it to the spa, you can still bring home the spa-quality treatment with products like Zest to Thrill, a citrus-scented bath set; Peeling Groovy, a gentle exfoliating formula; Hot Salt Scrub, a luxurious diy skin-soother, and more, all up to 60% off!


p.s., be sure to check out Gilt's facebook page for a live q&a with one of the Bliss expert estheticians on september 16th!

xo

Total Beauty: What Does Your Hairstyle Say About You?

another fun hair quiz!

my results said "your hairstyle says you're youthful and romantic"-- true! product recommendations were those that promote strength and keep tresses healthy: Nexxus Keraphix Restorative Strengthening Conditioner and Nexxus Emergencee Strengthening Polymeric Reconstructor. will have to give those a try!

take the quiz yourself:

Hairstyle Personality Test

Consider this the Myers-Briggs test for hair and discover what your hairstyle says about you

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Wanna know what your 'do says about you? Find out by taking this quiz -- then see which hairstyling products you should use. Take quiz

what were your results?

xo

new makeup collection: AHAVA Mineral Makeup Care

i am a fan of the AHAVA brand, and was excited to learn the they will soon be launching their very first collection of makeup called Mineral Makeup Care!

the info shared with me described the Mineral Makeup Care collection as being formulated with powerful anti-aging ingredients and moisturizing properties including dunaliella algea (an indigenous dead sea seaweed loaded with vitamins, beta-carotene and amino acids) and AHAVA's Mineral Skin Osmoter™ (a unique blend of 21 essential dead sea minerals). also, users can expect to find the texture to be silky with soft-focus technology, to smooth over fine lines and imperfections for a flawless, natural, non-artificial coverage.



the line includes:

Light Foundation – an oil-free, medium coverage foundation that minimizes pores and provides a matte finish. can be used on all skin types.

Rich Foundation – a creamy full-coverage foundation that fades fine lines and provides a lustrous, glossy finish. ideal for normal to dry skin types.

Compact Powder – a silky, soft-pressed powder that provides light coverage and a natural finish. can be used on all skin types.

Loose Powder ­– a weightless powder that can be used alone or on top of foundation for medium to full coverage and a semi-matte finish. can be used on all skin types.

so, tell me: what do you think? is this a line you want to try? Mineral Makeup Care will be available september 1st on ahava.com and in Ulta stores nationwide.

xo

Spa Trends for 2010

who knew going to the spa could be so fashionable? yes, beauties, the spa is a place to relax and get pampered, but it's also a fabulous way to stay healthy (hey, mental and emotional health are so very important, too, you know).

on Spa Week's daily blog, they came up with a list of 12 trending spa treatments, and i thought you'd be happy to know there are some great treatments on the list! take a look at a few that sound very pampering and very beneficial for your health...


to fight allergies:



ugh, i know all too well how annoying allergies can be, so something like this is right up my alley. these treatments off things like sinus massages, breathe-easy facials and cold & flu bath salts-- perfect to soothe those pesky seasonal allergies.



get better beauty sleep:




if you battle with insomnia, you're in desperate need of a good night's slumber. proper REM cycles are just as rejuvenating as a spa treatment, so one of the hottest trends emerging in the industry is a dream-worthy mix of the two to promote better sleeping patterns. scents such as rosewood, valmarosa and Vanilla are used to guide you off to never-never land while massage techniques make for a complete relaxation experience.


hot and cold stone massages:



always a favorite treatment, especially during Spa Week (because they are always amazing!), the hot stone massage offers the perfect way to relax and rejuvenate. to give it a new twist, this treatment can now also include the application of cold stones. what's the benefit, you ask? well, not only does it add multi-dimensional stimulation (by alternating the hot and cool stones), but this method helps every cell in the body receive more oxygen and nutrients, while also encouraging a more effective removal of toxins.



there are other amazing new treatments that you'll want tot learn more about to prepare yourself for Spa Week-- read the full list of top spa trends by visiting Spa Week's blog!



p.s., Spa Week's fall spa directory is up now for us west coasters, and will be available on september 13 for the rest of the country. there you'll be able to see which spas are offering which services. i plan to participate-- you should, too! try one, try all— Spa Week is the best time to indulge and experiment-- treatments will be available for just $50! visit spaweek.com for all the details.


xo
info and images courtesy of Spa Week

shoe love: Dollhouse Basanti Bootie

a few weeks ago i paid a visit to Ross, hoping to find some cute shoes (it seems my local store always has a great selection, but i find better clothing and handbags at sTJ Maxx and Marshalls-- funny, huh?). sure enough, i found these adorable Dollhouse Basanti Booties. these heels are exceptionally comfy (the insole is cushioned and there it has a hidden platform to offset the 3 1/2 inch heel) and i can wear them with everything, thanks to their neutral hue.

i love, love, love them! they are still available online, and who knows? maybe at your local discount retailer. :)

xo
pic taken by me :)

A Month of Beauty Giveaways at The Beauty of Life!

for the second year in a row, Jamie over at The Beauty Of Life is doing an entire month of beauty giveaways! going on now, each day readers will have the opportunity to enter to win an amazing beauty prize from brands like Balenciaga, Ted Gibson, Orlane, Tocca, Dermalogica and Dior, just to name a few.

fyi, these are top-of-the-line, amazing products, beauties! Jamie is a beauty expert, and i promise her picks won't dissapoint. so head over there everyday for the rest of the month (and subscribe if you don't want to miss out on Jamie's fabulous daily updates!) and enter to win!

p.s., each giveaway lasts for only one day-- from midnight to midnight -- with the winner being selected the next day. here to The Beauty of Life now, and good luck!

xo
image: Beauty of Life Blog