Just in time for Father’s Day, June 15th that is, YSL Beauty US launched a limited edition of it’s llatest L’Homme fragrance for men by Jean Nouvel. It is said only 100,000 bottles will be made.

Jean Nouvel.

Jean Nouvel is a French Architect and the 2008 Pritzker Prize winner, who has designed objects as varied as armchairs, champagne buckets, and chocolate bars. via a Vanity Fair article.

The new bottle design is inspired from the shape of a test tube. Inside the bottle the YSL Cassandra logo is afloat adding a unique signature to the project. The outer packaging is a block of black dense foam, wrapped with a cardboard sleeve which emphasizes Jean Nouvel and L’Homme Logos.

According to YSL Beauty Official US Store, the new YSL L’Homme Limited Edition fragrance is a fresh, woody fragrance playing on contrasts. A bright and sparkling freshness with a magnetic and sensual trail. Bergamot-Ginger-Vetiver. SRP: $79.50 for 3.0 fl. oz.

You can also get a complementary L’Homme fragrance 1.3 oz for all orders over $100. Visit the YSL Beauty official store! The original YSL L’Homme fragrance is still available on the official YSL store.

Finally, check out Kouros the other best seller of YSL with very limited distribution in the US. YSL Beauty US is actually one of the very few distributors in America. Kouros Eau de Toliette Natural Spary is a blend of fragrance notes, such as: Coriander, Clove, Oakmoss and Ambergris. SRP: $47 for 1.6 oz.

The Daily Cookie loves the Urban Decay Ammo Eye Palette to help her travel light!

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Jeanne from Periodic Style tells you how to get full salon service at little to no cost — be a hair model!

Beauty Anonymous shares with you her first impressions of Chanel Summer 2008 Makeup Collection!

Want a review of one of the newest self-tan products out there? Look no further, Canadian Beauty delivers!

The Muse shares a review on Shimmer Shine Liquid Eye Shadow from Bourjois Paris!

A Mom in Red High Heels discusses a busy woman’s concern with her morning routine. Find out the time saving, confidence- boosting tips!

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings finds a real organic line worth trying.

The girls at Beauty in Real Life, score their first ever interview with celeb makeup artist and Passport to Beauty author, Shalini Vadhera.

Nars takes Joy from Makeup Junkie to South Beach thanks to The Multiple in South Beach!

Toya does her Mother’s Day FOTD with products from the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty line (inspired by Carmindy)!

Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee continues her self-tanning addiction by reviewing Neutrogena’s MicroMist Tanning Spray.

What is Concrete Parfum? Melange Concrete Parfum are small containers of fragrance in solid form. They are prepared and poured in small batches, using Melange fine fragrances, jojoba oil and pure beeswax.

Talking Makeup tried and loved Melange Apothecary Concrete Parfum in Poire & Casis: The inspired blending of Casis Noir, the fragrant berries of the the black currant and Poire, a rich Asian pear. Reminiscent of fine wine with fruit notes. SRP: $10.

After chatting with the fabulous Densie Estrada, owner and founder of Melange Apothecary in Sherman Oaks California, she was kind enough to create a custom blend perfume just for Marta Walsh. Parfum Concentrate in .35 ounce roller: Note marine with ozone top notes, rose and spicy carnation; blended with Nenuphar, a light waterlily and white tea leaves with notes of freesia and rose. It feel so special to have a perfume made just for you, it is the ultimate definition of a ’signature scent’.

We would like to thank Denise Estrada of Melange Apothecary for taking the time to speak to us, and giving us an insight to her perfume blending world.

To learn more about Melange Apothecary you can visit their website here, or stop by and blend your own signature perfume at the store located at: 13632 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.

Store Hours: April through Labor Day: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-6:00. Saturday 10:00-5:00. Sunday-Monday closed.

Talking Makeup is excited to introduce Christopher Drummond Beauty and it’s outstanding product Saude Pele Radiance Booster.

Talking Makeup had the luxury to try out Saude Pele Radiance Booster by Christopher Drummond Beauty, and we are very impressed. Everything about Saude Pele is done to perfection, the texture, the application, and the finish. It seems so gentle on our skin yet adds so much glow to it. You can use Sude Pele by itself or mix it with your foundation of choice for an extra radiance. Saude Pele means “Good Skin” in Portuguese, and it definitely lives up to its name.

Saude Pele by Christopher Drummond Beauty.

Here are some facts about Saude Pele by Christopher Drummond Beauty. First, it diffuses the light and creates a golden radiance. So your skin simply looks beautiful and healthy. Next, Christopher, founder of Christopher Drummond Beauty, has created patent pending formula like no others. With ingredients like Brazilian Acai, Green Tea, arrowroot, boswelia and soy isoflavones.

Sude Pele is all natural, vegan, and organic-based. Christopher created this so you would feel like you just got back from vacation in Sao Paulo, Brazil: golden, healthy, and radiant.

To order Saude Pele, and to be put on Chrisptopher Drummond Beauty mailing list visit their website here!

Kicking off on May 27th in Miami, Florida, the John Frieda Collection See For Yourself Tour will be traveling around the country, led by celebrity stylists Harry Josh and his team of experts, transforming women’s hair in front of their very eyes.

At each stop, a gorgeous salon will be set up where women can come and get private consultation with Harry Josh and the stylist team. Josh has worked with A-listers such as Hilary Swank, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Ellen Pompeo, to name a few, and now he is coming to your city to work on you.

John Frieda Hair.

Do you have unmanageable, frizzy hair that’s in need of an expert touch? Are you interested in getting that coveted celebrity style? Now is your chance with the John Frieda Collection See For Yourself Tour, which will be traveling across the country making stops in Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Ann Arbor, New York and Los Angeles, ending in Denver on August 6th. You can go to http://www.johnfrieda.com/ or http://www.johnfrieda.com/salontour/ to find a stop closest to you.

In order to receive a 45 minute consultation, you MUST schedule your appointment online prior to visiting the salon. Clients who do not have an appointment in advance will receive a 3-minute transformation with Harry Josh or another expert stylist and also walk away with a personalized hair chart and free samples.

See you there!

The new Prescriptives Custom Color for Eyes & Cheeks gives you the tools to custom design your personal beauty style in a variety of ways. This limited-edition makeup compact includes four Colorscope Eye Colors, one Colorscope Cheek Color and one Colorscope Highlighter.

Prescriptives Custom Color for Eyes & Cheeks in Warm  peach undertones (see above image) includes: Colorscope Eye Color in Belini, Fire, Malt Sparkle and the new and exclusive shade Marrakesh Tea; Colorscope Cheek Color in new and exclusive shade Pink Horizon; and Colorscope Highlighter in Warm Dark.

Prescriptives Custom Color for Eyes & Cheeks in Cool pink undertones includes: Colorscope Eye Color in Chiffon, Shell, Sunbaked and Fig; Colorscope Cheek Color in new and exclusive shade Cherry Blossom; and Colorscope Highlighter in Cool Dark.

SRP: $55.

Talking Makeup has the scoop to Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos look from the 15th annual Race to Erase MS red carpet extravaganza.

The theme of the red carpet event was old Hollywood and with that in mind, Celebrity Makeup Artist Bret Boreman took his inspiration from the icon’s of the 1960’s and created a modern day “Glam Goddess” on Maria. “I took old Hollywood, and gave it a modern twist,” says Boreman.

Maria Menounos.

“I wanted the look to have fresh, dewy skin with a stained red lip. To do this, I colored the lips using a red pencil, then with my index finger, I pressed the color lightly giving the lips raspberry red, stained appearance. For the skin, I combined a moisturizer with Stila All Over Shimmering Illuminizer, massaging it into the skin, followed by foundation. This three-product combination; moisturizer, illuminizer and foundation conceals, protects and makes skin shimmer for a modern take on a classic look.”

To get this look Boreman used:

Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Makeup Flawless Cream Makeup.
Stila Eye Shadow: Moonlight.
Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Makeup Liquid Liner Pen: Blackout.
Stila Mascara: Major Lash: Jet Black.
Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Makeup Mosaic Blush: Wild Child.
Lip Fusion Lip Plumping Pencil: Red.
 

Ugly Betty star Becki Newton gives us a sneak peak at Porter Grey’s fall collection on the “Conan O’Brien Show”.

Porter’s Grey’s silk skirt retails for $305. Porter Grey’s silk v-neck top retails for $225. For more information about Porter Grey’s please visit www.portergrey.com .

IMAN to me is one the most beautiful women of all time. And I’m not talking just about physical beauty. IMAN is also a talented business woman who is the founder and CEO of Iman Cosmetics and ImanCosmetics.com, skincare, and fragrances.

IMAN. 

IMAN Cosmetics is the first cosmetics and skincare collection designed for all women with skin of color. IMAN also created a new fashion accessories and jewelery line called: The Global Chic Collection by IMAN, exclusively for HSN.

The Global Chic Collection by IMAN was first successfully launched on HSN in December 2007, and is now back on HSN Sunday May 18th, with new handbags, jewelry, fashion accessories, and even a Global Chic makeup!

WHEN/WHERE: Exclusively on HSN and HSN.com Sunday, May 18th starting at 12 midnight and throughout all day Sunday. Check your local listing.

Now you can too get a taste of the glam life from supermodel and fashionista IMAN with the Global Chic Collection.

Here is an exert from an exclusive interview with IMAN for Beauty Interviews.com where she discusses with Marta Walsh The Global Chic Collection. The complete interview with IMAN will be featured in Beauty Interviews upcoming June 2008 edition, so make sure you stop by!

Marta: Your newest collection Global Chic by IMAN also includes: handbags, fashion accessories, and jewelry. What inspired you to develop this collection?
IMAN: Global Chic is inspired by my journeys around the globe - from the saturated landscapes and bold sophisticated colors of Africa, India, and Bali, to the glamour of the Hollywood Hills, and the fashionably chic streets of London, Paris, Milan, and New York - as well as my personal collection and sentimental items from my husband. I will dress you, jewel you, and accessorize you from head to toe - giving you an extensive line of fashionable, and affordable pieces that can be instantly incorporated into your life - with zero effort!

Marta: What are some of your favorite pieces from the Global Chic collection?
IMAN: Whether I am off to a business meeting, the PTA, or a romantic dinner out, I rely on stunning jewelry and accessories to keep me looking fresh. With that said, my favorite pieces are the Global Chic Signature Tote which comes in a beautiful black patent or faux-python and is perfect for day-to-day use or travelling, and for the evening definitely the Knock Out Ring in colors. These glamorous cocktail rings are available in three colors and will instantly update a little black dress!

Marta: How would you describe the new Global Chic makeup line?
IMAN: It is hip, glamorous beauty essentials on-the-go for all women regardless of their skin tone.It is truly for global glamour girls everywhere.

Marta: What type of woman is Global Chic?
IMAN: Global Chic is for all women! As a successful business woman, model,wife, and mother, versatility in my wardrobe and accessories is crucial.Whether you are dropping the children at school, or attending a cocktail party, Global Chic is meant to add those “extras” to highlight a look - from jeans and a tee to an evening dress.

The Global Chic Collection by IMAN is exquisite, elegant with timeless classic pieces, and we can’t believe the price. Here are couple items from The Global Chic by IMAN:

Global Chic Shopping Tote, Green. HSN and HSN.com $89.95. This bag is perfect to use while traveling or during the day!

Global Chic Knock Out Ring (3 colors: yellow, purple, orange). HSN and HSN.com, $64.95. Everyone needs a cocktail ring! Whether you are wearing this with jeans and a tee, or a little black dress-it will instantly update your style.

The British brand Elemis, known for luxurious spa treatments and their cult-favorite Pro-Collagen Marine Cream takes on at-home anti-aging body care with the Pro-Collagen Radiantly Smooth Body Cream and Pro-Collagen Hand and Nail Cream.

Now your favorite Pro-Collagen product doesn’t have to be limited to just your face-it can be smoothed from head-to-toe.

Pro-Collagen Radiantly Smooth Body Cream: this groundbreaking product helps to smooth our crepey skin texture, leaving the skin deeply hydrated with an illuminating youthful radiance.

A network of Proteins, plus Micro-Lattice Technology ensures a mesh-like support system is provided over sagging skin whilst helping to restore cell cohesion.

Combining a luxurious souffle texture with iridescent sheen and nurturing aroma of Rose and Mimosa, the sensuality on application of this targeted, Anti-Aging Body Cream will also deliver an instant feel-good factor. SRP: $162. 

Pro-Collagen Hand and Nail Cream: not just your average hand cream, this non-greasy, satin after-feel cream targets skin crepiness, sun damage, redness, discoloration, weakened nails and dryness. Containing powerful anti-oxidant that protect against external drying factors and ensure targeted intervention from the first signs of ageing through to mature skin, this cream delivers irresistibly smooth, youthful looking hands whilst conditioning cuticles and helping to maintain healthy, strong nails. SRP: $60.

Elemis products are available at: Nordstrom.com and TimetoSpa.com.