Marchesa x Revlon Beauty Line

Drugstore shopping just got classier. Revlon just announced its beauty line collaboration with Marchesa! We’ll be seeing some nail polish, nail wraps,some makeup products, as well ascrystal covered beauty tools! The exciting new collaboration is inspired by Marchesa’s dazzling couture gowns.

The first batch of collections hits our drugstores as early as October and is said to include eight different nail wraps called, Revlon by Marchesa 3D Jewel Appliqués.

We’ll be sure to keep an eye on these!

Posh Beauty

Carey Mulligan’s Jaw Dropping Flaunt Cover Shoot

Actress and star of the new and upcoming anticipated film version of “The Great Gatsby” Carey Mulligan stuns viewers with her spread and cover of American Flaunt Magazine. The British beauty transforms herself into a sophisticated and mysterious angle for the magazine in colorful images shot by Stevie and Mada. The stylist Elizabeth Stewart had selected standout designs from the high fashion brands such as Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander McQueen for Carey to wear in the cathedral-snapped story. /Hair by Jenny Cho @ The Wall Group, Makeup by Georgie Eisdell @ The Wall Group, Props by Taylor Lorentz

Wang Yang In “The Flowers”

The textures and spring of colors comes alive in this editorial photographed by Wang Yang. Model Li Ke beautifies the bright eyeshadow colors of rich gold, orange, magenta and some subtle greens. The beauty shots were beautifully blended with flora in her hair.

 Read more of this story here!

Time to Wake Up & See the Beauty: Dove Real Beauty Sketch Ad Campaign

We all have parts of ourselves that we don’t like. Women in particular can always find something that can be changed about themselves, whether it’s for their thighs to be smaller, their boobs to be bigger, or their nose to be straighter. We can all look in the mirror and be critical, no matter how confident we are.

Dove, a company famous for creating videos that boost self-love instead of self-dislike,   launched a new video pointing out this fatal flaw of being over-critical.

They commissioned a forensic sketch artist to draw women’s faces based off of their descriptions of themselves and then a second sketch according to a person that had observed them during the project. At the end of the video, you see both sketches side by side, the ones on the left being the critical “self-portraits” and the ones on the right being those that were dictated by the person that had observed the women. The forensic artist did not see any of the women’s faces until the end of the project.

The difference between left and right is outrageous- the sketches look like two different people. The one on the left usually being less attractive and almost angry or depressed as compared to the confident looking beautiful woman on the right.

The artist asks: “Do you think you are more beautiful then you say?” And even though it’s directed to the woman in the video, it is truly a question that we should all ask ourselves. And I could look into the mirror and say “Well, I have a bump in my nose and people have asked me if I’ve broken it but I never have. I really don’t like it at all.” Or I could say “I have my great-grandmother’s nose. And I love that a part of her is a part of me.”

This video encourages you to be kind to yourself. And to love everything that makes you who you are, because at the end of the day, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And if we behold our true beauty, then there really isn’t anything to dislike is there?

Michael Kors Beauty Line

Featured on the cover launch for Michael Kors newest beauty collection, “She’s sporty. She’s Sexy. She’s Glam” are the three collections of beauty products that will be a part of his new line. In an exclusive interview with WWD, The New York based designer shared, “I think those three things–sexy, sporty and glam–have always been the DNA of Michael Kors, and in a strange way, the Michael Kors woman really is all three of those things–it’s just that she feels more strongly about one of them at certain given times.” Kors also chose to collaborate with beauty line Estée Lauder to produce his new products.

The Michael Kors beauty line will be sold exclusively for ONE year at Macy’s. Each cosmetic collection will include two shades of lipstick and lip lusters, a fragrance, and two shades of nail polish. The line will also launch with three bronze powders, a self tanner, and body cremes for skin care.

Since I’m a sucker for clever beauty product names, here are the official chosen names for the collection:

- Diva lip lacquer

- Hint nail lacquer

- Bombshell lip lacquer

- Scarlet Sensation nail lacquer

- Icon lip luster

- Envy nail lacquer

The items will launch late this August, right as we begin to welcome the Fall.

Coachella : Get This Look

Photo Courtesy of O.R.G Skincare- Suzie Kim

Coachella fashion is very very important, but why just limit yourself to clothes when body and face paint is also another a fun way to get into the festival groove!

But how do you do that you ask? Well here are some easy steps to follow!

GET THE LOOK:

(Organic Mineral Peel Face)

(Dark Kohl eyeliner and eyelashes)

(Neon Colors for the Triangles)

(Revlon Matte Nude Lipstick)

And voilà! A super filled Coachella and festival look to last the day!

Diane Kruger: The New Face of Chanel Beauty

Diane Kruger has been spotted on the runway for Marc Jacobs, Dolce and Gabbana, and Sonia Rykiel. She has also been seen on advertisements for Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Christian Dior, Burberry, and more. You can now find this natural beauty as the face of Chanel’s skin care line. Diane will be taking on an ambassador role where she will appear in ads for the beginning of the skin care launch. Although this is Diane’s first time time being a part of the beauty portion for Chanel, it is not her first time modeling for Chanel.

In 2007, Diane was photographed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel’s Paris-Biarritz handbag launch.

Also, in 1996, she modeled for Chanel’s Allure Fragrance campaign

The photographs for the skin care launch have not yet been released, but will soon be launched for the public eye later this year. We can’t wait!

M.A.C. Cosmetics: Cupcake Inspired Summer Collection

M.A.C. Cosmetics is not only known for their top of the line makeup, but also for their creativeness when it comes to their different collections. (I’ve always been a sucker for anything MAC) This Summer, MAC will be coming out with their latest collection, “Baking Beauties.” We all love a good cupcake, right? Well get ready, because the face powders will now be designed in cupcake inspired designs! We will be seeing the softer side of make up and colors with neutral tones and pastel colors. The lipsticks will hold delicious names like Raspberry Swirl, Lavender Whip, Devil’s Food, etc, while the tinted lip balms will be named Sweet Tooth, Baking Beauty, Cherry Cherry, and Glacé. Anything dealing with sweets is always a great persuader for me, so don’t be alarmed if you run into me once this line hits stores.

The entire collection will be available internationally in May 2013.

Curious about the other mouth-watering titles for the line?

Pearlmatte Face Powder:

In For A Treat

Pink Buttercream

Lustre Drops:

Pink Rebel

Pro Longwear Paint Pot:

Fancy Frosting

Mooncake

Eclair

Let’s Skate

Dangerous Cuvee

Lipstick:

Raspberry Swirl

Pure Decoration

Lavender Whip

Devil’s Food

Mineralize Tinted Lip Balm:

Sweet Tooth

Baking Beauty

Glacé

Cherry Cherry

Nail Lacquer:

Blue Velvet

Confectionary

Pistachio Creme

The Saturated Smooch

As we transition into spring, the need for bright hues is essential after what was a rather dismal winter (In NY at least!). Fairly enough, not everyone is into to donning some of the most shockingly bright colors of the rainbow, which is why adding a punch of super saturated shades to your lips this season will certainly boost you into warmer climates in style. Whether you’d rather be pretty-in-pink, or downtown grunge, there is a color for everyone! Go with a subtle flush of red, pink, or orange hues, but if you want turn up the heat, go with a blazingly bold pucker. To avoid clown status, be cautious that the rest of your face is simple with just a swipe of bronzer, and loaded mascara. Would you rock bright lips?