Sexy Beast

It's official.
Marc Jacobs’s beauty line is coming to Sephora. Thanks WWD for the teaser. You can be sure the collection will be anything but boring. Beauty-nistas, Publicists, and Beauty Editors will be watching. Mr. Jacob has quite the devoted Celebrity following. The oh so chic makeup artiste to the stars, Troy Jensen gives Marc Jacob Beauty a shout out on Facebook.
The color cosmetics line launches August 9 at Sephora and Marc Jacobs stores. The weekend of July 19 Sephora will debut a sample of the line. Five products premiere the glam to come.

A whopping 122 different products in four categories: Smart Complexion -foundation, concealer, powder. 
Blacquer eye liner, lash lifter, gel crayon Hi-Per Color eye products, lip products, nail polish. 
Boy Tested Girl Approved, unisex products including lip balm, brow tamer, and concealer.

Seriously, can August get here fast enough? 

Beautiful You

When it comes to make-up I'm jaded, I admit it. I've spent a good portion of my life in the chair, and on the opposite side painting faces. I'm lucky, been exposed to high-end, medium and affordable brands. FLOWER, affordable quality beauty with a conscience got me. I was curious. Clean, functional makeup made available. Works for me. Throw in the forever bubbly, sunny Drew Barrymore as an owner, instant deal-breaker. "All products are proudly Made in the USA and are never tested on animals." Double deal-breaker. Diane Sawyer and David Muir could use FLOWER on ABC, "Made in America Series." Beauty and a do good Celebrity, makes a great story.





Let's talk about the rich floral palette of products.

Powder Trip Powder Foundation. The packaging is so darn pretty, and functional. Powder brushes on smooth, seamless. Feels light and airy on the skin, ideal for lightto medium coverage. Powder Trip contains Vitamins C and E, nourishing skin and slowing down the aging process. Powder Trip is Fragrance-free, Paraben-free & Talc-free. 








Shadow Play Eyeshadow Quad in Foxy Browns
Browns can be worn smoldering sexy, or subtle. Foxy Browns mashes it up. Eyeshadow Quad doesn't skimp on pigment, keeps eye look options wide open. Shimmery taupe, shimmery bronze, dark brown matte and shimmery pale pink dress the eyes, down or up. 







Be sure to check out Petites Fleurs 
Pocket Triplets.
Pocket size glamour.
Three bullets of creamy eye color for hip girls on the go.













Sheer Up 
The high-gloss Lip Tint glides on smooth and stays.
The sheer balm comes in five juicy shades, Bare Blush, Sheer Blossom, Dewy Rose, Lacy Laurel and Airy Orchid.
From pale taupe to pastel pink to red, there's a shade for everyone. I'm digging Airy Orchid, a ruby color that matches the lip adds shine and mystery. Sheer Up has no taste, gotta love that! Applies with one precision swipe in a jumbo crayon. Can't find a big sharpener? This beauty comes with it's own built in retractable twist up. Neat product and efficient packaging.







Available at Walmart, FLOWER is affordable chic beauty. 

"How do we do it? We do not pay for advertising. Where other beauty brands spend a vast percentage of the cost of their products on ads, we do not. Drew, as an owner of the brand, takes pride in promoting Flower, which in turn allows us to put all of our resources into the formulas and packaging, and not into advertising.

Custom-formulated with the same ingredients used in luxury make-up, our exclusive botanical-infused Soft-Focus Complex illuminates for a lit-from-within effect."

http://flowerbeauty.com/eyes/
http://www.walmart.com/browse/beauty/flower-cosmetics/1085666_1007040_1101184

24K Bronze

Courtesy Fabrizio Ferri 

Nothing screams sexy siren like glowing Bronze skin. Golden rays of sunshine. There is nothing better than summer tan lines. Thanks to global warming and harsh sun rays, insta-tan beauty is available alla genie in a bottle. Beauty bronzers come in different shapes and sizes. Powders, mists, sunless tanners and oils to get golden glamorized. Some summer knockouts that glisten and shine. Stuck on a deserted island with only one beauty product? 
Forget Mascara, Bronzer wins very time.

Nars Multiple Bronzer Stick in three bronzing shades work on every skin tone. Rapa Nui, Cap Vert and Malaysia create a bronzed goddess glow. The stick versatility can be applied to eyes, cheeks or body. The Multiple is an icon, available in 17 gorge shades. Cococabana, Orgasm, Portofino, Maldives and South Beach are staples in my kit. Multiple Bronzer Stick makes creating summer warm skin a breeze.
Multiple mixed with moisturizer, voila 24 carat tinted moisturizer.

Clarins Splendours Shimmer Body Oil 
Golden specks that sparkle and illuminate.
Your own personal sun in a bottle.
Splendours nourishes the skin without feeling heavy. 
Ravishing shimmer applied to the shoulders, back and decollete. 
Red carpet envy rain or shine.


Delicious Self Tanning Cream.                                        
Self-tanner that smells like Cocoa. 
The caramel color helps make application a snap.
In two hours, skin is transformed. 
All the rage in Paris during my modeling heyday, 
Clarins Self Tanner was applied runway season.
So nice to rediscover an old friend, and a killer beauty product.
Golden bronze goddess whenever the mood strikes.

Pixi Beauty makes the cut. 

All natural products good for the skin, and perform.

A win-win. Beauty Bronzer + Kabuki silky texture gives skin a luminous, sunkissed complexion. 

With Vitamin E pigments, protects against free radicals, creating a shimmery, glowing complexion.

Beauty Bronzer is the perfect Bronze kit to keep in your purse. Beauty Bronzer + Kabuki, comes in 3 shades. Peachy nude glow, medium honey tan and true deep bronze. Pure, radiant beauty. Deluxe.

Jergens Natural Glow an industry staple, editor pick and used by the Pros. Natural Glow is a no brainer when it comes to Self Tanning. Jergens has the shade to match your skin tone. Color that builds slowly for a natural looking glam tan. No mess, no streaking and NO ODOR. No wonder beauty editors keep Jergens on their Sunless Tanner list. Top pick, year after year. Best of all, it's affordable. The website even has application tricks and tips.

"I'm gonna soak up the sun
Got my 45 on
So I can rock on." - Sheryl Crow

Let the Sunshine In

Did you know that UV exposure increases by about 33% for every 20% ozone layer lost?  The end result is about 33% more skin cancers.  In fact, one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. Alarming when you consider that skin cancer is the one form of cancer that we can actually prevent.





Have no fear, Sunscreen by Neutrogena is here.
Neutrogena Suncare has developed a  sophisticated, wide range of awesome Sunscreen product. 

Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 100+ with Heliopex (broad spectrum uva-uvb) is lightweight, oil-free and water- resistant. A fan of mists, Body Mist makes application simple, fun and easy. Hard to reach areas, no problem. One touch mist has got you covered.














Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF60+  PABA-free, oil-free, hypoallergenic, Broad Spectrum, fragrance free. Sunscreen for the most sensitive types. 100 percent naturally sourced ingredients. Winter's up north are long and harsh. If you plan on soaking up the sun, Sensitive Skin Sunscreen was tailor made for you.

Clear Face Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 with Helioplex 
ultra-light, oil-free, water resistant formula won't cause break-outs. Let's face it, everyone looks healthier with a bronze glow. Wait fifteen minutes before application. It's all the sun you need to get your daily  dose of Vitamin D.  Wrinkles, skin cancer, brown spots, not so pretty at any age.
Do yourself a favor, apply Clear-Face, it's weightless. Protect the only face you've got. There's nothing worse than a model, actor who shows up to a job with a sunburn, tan lines to cover. Ouch.

Beach Defense Sunscreen water + sun barrier lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 70, the Ironman of sunscreen. There's nothing like a day at the beach. Relax, swim, jog, surf and enjoy. 
Clear the mind, the beach if the perfect place to unwind. Protect skin against harsh elements, wind, summer rays, ocean and sand. Umbrella's beware. The ultimate in sun and water defense has arrived. 
As one lucky beach dweller swears, Beach Defense "is the best so far." Totally, rad.

"A baby's skin is different. So Neutrogena made a different kind of sunscreen." 
Pure and Free Baby Sunscreen with PURESCREEN, a powerful blend of sunscreens gentle enough to use on your baby's skin. 
Applies smooth, not chalky protecting baby's developing skin. 100% Naturally sourced ingredients. Available in a mess-free stick, too. Mom and baby can have fun in the sun, without the worry.




Neutrogena's got you covered.
Sunscreen and skincare variety never looked or felt so good.From mists to liquids, lotions, sticks and even sunless tanning, Neutrogena has the perfect sunscreen solution for you.


“The brightness of the sun has increased, while the ozone layer has been depleted," says Dr. Drew Shindell, Scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies.  "So climate change has led to warmer temperatures, which means Spring comes earlier and Fall lasts longer, and people are outside more.  Due to the combination of these environmental and lifestyle changes, current risk of UV is higher than it’s been ever before.”

Just Can't Get Enough

Pixi Eye Glow Cube and Daylight Glow Collection could not have arrived at a better time. 
Spring is in full swing with summer fast approaching. Everything looks prettier in spring, 
glows in the sunshine.

Pixi  Eye Glow Cube is delightful.16 shimmery shades of baked shadows, 2 eye base powders, and 2 x duo applicators. Enriched pigments blend effortlessly. Shades of gold, caramel, bronze, violet, coral and pink shimmer. Pixi combined the hottest shades straight off the runway. Pixi Eye Glow Cube is the perfect accessory to beautify a bride and her bridal party. The glam, dazzling hues compliment every skin tone. This kit is awesome, supermodel gorgeous. Eye Glow Cube is one product you shouldn't miss out on this season.
Pixi Eye Glow Cube puts the sparkle into spring. 




















Daylight Glow Collection

Gold and Pink, is a mega million, win-win combination. Daylight Glow Collection, a limited edition, comes with your glow favorites. I'm keeping Tinted Lip Balm in Lucent Glow, a rose gold sheen. A big fan of Pixi Tinted Brillance Balm, Baby Bare and Magnificent Mauve, it's packed with nutrients. Shea butter, Vitamin A & E, Peptides keep lips moisturized without feeling sticky or weighed down. Mini Shade Quartette in Shades of Daylight, golden brown, light golden ivory-peach, light gold, and golden peach lights up the eye. Nail Colour in Mother of Pearl is modern and clean. 
The fresh quilted pink makeup bag stores your Pixi product. 
Bronze goddess, California beach babe? Pixi Beauty makes pretty happen.






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Down Home Beauty

Aw, shucks. Everyone is smokin', sizzlin,' sexy, hot on Nashville. Down home country beauty, big hair and sequins never looked this good. I haven't met the beauty Miss Panettiere, but the gorgeous, lovely Connie Britton is a client. I'm a fan of country and all things Nashville. Neutrogena teaming up with Hayden, makes smart, clean sense.

Neutrogena has teamed up with the stunning, flawless Hayden Panettiere's, character Juliette Barnes. Neutrogena Brand Ambassador Hayden Panettiere, ABC's Nashville devilish darlin', takes you behind the scenes. 'How to videos' help create stunning makeup, ready for your Country close-up.

Lead Nashville make-up Artist, Erin Koplow walks you through the different looks. It;'s fabulous MU application, step by step. 

Courtesy ABC


Everyday Glow 

Everyday Glow, a sexy bronze, flawless glow, is clean and pretty. Everyday Glow looks fresh on and off-set. Start with a great base. Neutrogena's lightweight, Healthy Skin Compact Makeup with SPF #55, blends flawlessly for radiant skin that looks great throughout the day, while protecting against damaging sun rays. Erin applied Healthy Skin Blends Sun kissed bronzer to the face for a sun kissed glow. Erin's tip: apply bronzer to the eyelid, pulls together the whole look. A few coats of Healthy Volume Mascara, start at the base and wiggle your way up the lid. Instant sexy eye gratification.  MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Juicy Peach on the lip, adds shine and shimmer. There you have it, like mama says, "keep it simple." With four easy steps.

Professionally Polished 

Courtesy ABC

Hayden's character, Juliette Barnes likes a confident, polished look. Erin stepped up Hayden's makeup creating more depth and dimension, while maintaining a healthy glow. Erin applied Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 20 with a brush, upward strokes evening out the skin for a luminous finish. Healthy Skin Blends Sun kissed dusted on the cheeks, forehead, for the star that your are. Crease Proof Eye Shadow in Perfect Pink, sheer color with a hint of sparkle swept across the lash line and into the lid, looks fresh even after a twelve hour day. Nourishing Eye Liner, along the waterline (Thanks, Erin! for the awesome application description) brings attention to the eye, creating a sexy, confident look. Healthy Lengths Mascara creates length and its healthy. What more could a gal ask for. When going for a 'big-girl' eye, add a few extra coats. Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20, a blushing rose shade. Oh, Nashville this girl looks mighty purty.

Show Time

Courtesy ABC

A great makeup artist knows when to adjust her tools, like any great artist.

Show Time, or the Stage, TV, Film, Editorial require different makeup products to look diva delish. Erin is a pro. She took us through Hayden's different character looks effortlessly. Show Time, Hayden 's Juliette gets to GLAM it up. Pull out all the stops, while managing to look fresh and pretty. The hot lights require an awesome primer. Neutrogena's Shine Control Primer doesn't crack, leaving the skin prepped and ready for your close-up. Shine Control Liquid Makeup is breathable foundation. Buildable, matte coverage, feels light under pressure. Go ahead and get dramatic, Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black creates the IT factor. I might go with waterproof, just to be foul proof. Rim the eyes with Nourishing Eye Liner, and blend. Luscious lips, bronzer and voila. Erin Koplow, you rock. Thanks for your tips and tricks. See you at the rodeo.

Check out  the Neutrogena - Hayden Panittere's makeup tutorials, and recreate the smashing looks:

http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/nashville/video/PL55286251

Thank you Neutrogena, Nashville and Ambassador, Hayden Panettiere.

http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/nashville

http://www.neutrogena.com/category/cosmetics/nashville.do

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Movin' On Up TIKI Style

Supreme Sauna at TIKI

TIKI 

SupReME Sauna. The most intense calorie burning and detoxifying sauna around.

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c/o TIKI

When I half-heartedly moved from NYC to a small town, let's say it was a major adjustment.
I was part of the fashion and beauty 'in crowd', conquered the Big Apple. What I didn't realize was the Big Apple, stole the best parts of me. My return was a kick in the reality butt. I rediscovered through nature, quiet simplicity my spirituality, passion, holistic nature and creativity. The sabbatical, was a return to a simpler lifestyle. When my niece stumbled upon the ultra cool TIKI Face book page, I did a happy dance. Something new & different, good for the mind, body & soul.
I chatted with the sweet, accommodating, stunning Founder, Bridget Reilly about TIKI. The origins, how it came to about.
Bridget fell in love with exercise, Infrared Saunas, healing benefits, detoxing properties, healthy living and wanted to share it with the Community. TIKI offers Infrared Sauna, Oxygen Bar, Reiki, Eyebrow Threading & Neuromuscular chair massage. At an affordable price.

Auburn can be conservative, but somehow TIKI  fell into place. The stars lined up, and TIKI Spa was born. 2, 1-3 persons Far Infrared Saunas, 1 Upgrade for 1-2 people, Near and Far, all equipped with awesome, Chromotherapy (light) available. 
I had my own Infrared Sauna, choose blue light, lulled by the soothing sound of waves. 
http://www.sunlighten.com/infrared-sauna-health-benefits.html

My mom and I indulged in the Aroma therapeutic Oxygen Bar, with yummy flavors like Eucalyptus, Lavender, Vanilla, Cherry, Cinnamon, and Spearmint. It was such a treat. We walked around all day amazed, we can breath!
Thank you, Bridget for the TIXI experience. Auburn is lucky to have you!!!

TIKI

TIKI

Chromotherapy Color Benefits

Orange:		Orange is warm, cheering, and non-constricting. It stimulates creative thinking and enthusiasm.
Yellow:		Yellow helps strengthen the nerves and the mind.
Green:		Green is the color of Nature and the earth. Green affects blood pressure and all conditions of the heart.
Turquoise:		Increases intuition and sensitivity. Works disinfecting and antiseptic. Tones the general system. It builds the skin and relaxes sensations of stress.
Blue:		Blue is cooling; electric, astringent The Blue Ray is one of the greatest antiseptics in the world.” Cools down inflammations (don’t forget rheumatic inflammations), fever, high blood pressure, stops bleedings, relieves the bursting headaches, calms strong emotions like anger, aggression or hysteria.
Purple:		These are colors of transformation. These colors slow down an over-active heart; stimulate the spleen and the white blood cells (immunity).
Red:		Brings warmth, energy and stimulation, therefore good for energy, fatigue, colds, chilly and passive people. Red energizes heart and blood circulation, it builds up the blood and heightens a low blood pressure. It energizes all organs and the senses.