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Scarlette Johansson is wearing a red Roberto Cavalli dress on the Harper’s Bazaar February 2009 cover.

Looks like the main focus of the Harper’s Bazaar February 2009 cover is Scarlett Johansson’s red dress and beautiful smile. Makeup is understated with lips just lightly tinted. Hair is old Hollywood, Veronica Lake inspired.

The pics were taken in mid-November in the newly renovated Alice Tully Hall in New York City’s Lincoln Center.

via: www.justjared.com

Skyy Hadley.

To ensure you receive proper care for your hands and feet, step into As “U” Nail Spa in Hoboken, New Jersey, a warm environment where your mind and body can defrost from the harsh weather.  

1. Spa Manicures at As U Wish have a very unique feature. Rather than soaking hands in water, which can actually dehydrate the skin, Skyy softens and moisturizes them by encasing them in a bag of warm silky cream, in a variety of delicious scents.

2. Spa Pedicures are equally as unique, beginning by soaking feet in a huge bowl of warm water treated with essential oils and excessive extras like massaging pebbles, citrus slices or brown sugar that exfoliate and moisturize dry, ashy feet.

**If you can’t make it to the salon to be pampered, Skyy recommends using a petroleum-based product such as Aquaphor or Lisa Hoffman Spa Bath Hand & Foot Butter. “Products that are petroleum based counteract the drying effects on skin during cold temperatures,” says Skyy. For an at-home version of her special spa treatments, Skyy suggests slathering one of these products on hands and feet, then covering them with a plastic baggy (use small for hands and large for feet). Soak covered hands and feet in a comfortably moist hot towel for five minutes. The heat will help the moisturizer penetrate the skin. Then, simply remove the baggies, wipe off the excess product, and massage the rest into your hands and feet for soft, smooth, supple skin.

For the entire month of January, you’ll have the chance to score services with 92 experts in 14 cities, including hairstylists Serge Normant, Adir Abergal, and Oribe. You can win one of 739 free offerings, worth $146,676 in total!

Erno Laszlo Hydra-Therapy Skin Vitality Treatment is limited edition and contains 12 applications. Two-Phase Moisture Mask for All Skin Types. This intensive face mask immediately moisturizes and firms your skin. A perfect way to refresh tired and lackluster skin and instantly impart a healthy glow for 2009!

Hydra-Therapy Skin Vitality Treatment is a re-hydrating mask that refreshes and recharges the skin. The deep moisturizing mask also works to soothe and cool sunburned skin. It’s ideal before special evenings out, or anytime dull, dehydrated skin needs a boost of hydration.

Features and Benefits:

• Active Humectants pull moisture into skin and bind it to dehydrated cells.
• Plumps skin to diminish appearance of dry lines and superficial wrinkles.
• Lowers skin temperature up to 15 degrees, alleviating stress.
• Allantoin and Zinc Oxide work to sooth and calm skin.

Proper Use:
After cleansing, mix the pHase 1 Liquid into the pHase 2 Powder, stirring vigorously for 45 to 60 seconds. Apply a thick layer to each area of the face, avoiding eye area, brows, hairline and mouth. Use entire mixture. Allow it to set for 15 to 20 minutes before peeling it off. Splash-rinse with cool water, or follow with toner.

Suggested Retail US $80

Hydra-Therapy Skin Vitality Treatment is available at the Erno Laszlo Institute, www.ernolaszlo.com, and Erno Laszlo counters at fine specialty stores including: Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Holt Renfrew.

To each their own. Three dramatically different personalities, three perfectly personalized palettes. Eyes, cheeks, lips, formulated to be coiffure-complementary. Bombshell or bookworm, no matter. Colour-coordination this comprehensive makes it work!

Designed to play-up the most potent and powerful accessory a girl has: her hair. The complete opposite of contrived-this is simplicity itself. So basic it’s brilliant!

The new MAC Cosmetics Brunette Blonde Redhead Makeup Collection will be available in January 8th, 2009 at all MAC locations 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com International: February 2009.

MAC Brunette Blonde Redhead Makeup Collection:

MAC Brunette Makeup:

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LIPSTICK
CHIGNON RED PLUM
WHAT A DO! NEUTRAL PINK CORAL
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

LIPGLASS:
QUICK TEASE RED PURPLE
SOFT WAVE TAN BRONZE
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

EYE SHADOW DEEP SHADE DUSTY BLUE
HENNA DARK GOLD FEMME
FI FROSTY GOLDEN CREAM
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.50 U.S./$17.00 CDN

EYE KOHL
SMOLDER INTENSE BLACK
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.50 U.S./$17.00 CDN

BROW SET
SHOW OFF FULL-BODIED BROWN
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $13.50 U.S./$16.00 CDN

MINERALIZE SKINFINISH
BRUNETTE SOFT CORAL TO COPPER BRONZE DEGRADE
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $28.00 U.S./$33.50 CDN

MAC Blonde Makeup:

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LIPSTICK
B-BABE RICH PINK
ALL’S FAIR LIGHT PURPLE PINK
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

LIPGLASS
STRAWBERRY BLONDE DEEP PINK RED
PEROXIDE WHITE PINK
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

EYE SHADOW
PINCURL DUSTY WHITE
KNIGHT DARK GREY
TOP KNOT DEEP BLACK PURPLE
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.50 U.S./$17.00 CDN

EYE KOHL
PHONE NUMBER SMUDGY CHARCOAL
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.50 U.S./$17.00 CDN

BROW SET
CLEAR COLOUR-FREE
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $13.50 U.S./$16.00 CDN

MINERALIZE SKINFINISH
BLONDE SOFT PINK TO ROSE DEGRADE
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $28.00 U.S./$33.50 CDN

MAC Redhead Makeup:

LIPSTICK
MARQUISE D’ SANDY CREAM PEACH
BLOW DRY PINK CORAL
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

LIPGLASS
LIVE AND DYE COOL PINK
RED DEVIL CORAL ORANGE
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

EYE SHADOW
FLIP BRONZE GOLD
FRENCH CUFF BURGUNDY PURPLE
100 STROKES ICE PINK
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.50 U.S./$17.00 CDN

EYE KOHL
TEDDY DARK-EYED BRONZE
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.50 U.S./$17.00 CDN

BROW SET
GIRL BOY FAWNED-OVER BLONDETTE
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $13.50 U.S./$16.00 CDN

MINERALIZE SKINFINISH
REDHEAD GOLD TO SALMON PINK DEGRADE
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $28.00 U.S./$33.50 CDN

BRUSHES
165 TAPERED CHEEK/HIGHLIGHT
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $34.00 U.S./$41.00 CDN

214 SHORT SHADER
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN
226 SMALL TAPERED BLENDING
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $24.50 U.S./$29.00 CDN

Estée Lauder Introduces Fuchsia Now: Experience a spring awakening as soft neutral tones are inspired by a splash of refreshingly bold fuchsia.

As the cold, dark evenings of late winter turn to the warm, light days of spring and your social calendar begins to fill with the promise of enchanted evenings spent outdoors, express your growing optimism for the season by infusing warm, captivating colors into your wardrobe.

As seen on numerous runways for spring, muted, neutral tones combine with vibrant fuchsia and bold berry shades in geometric patterns and graphically stylized florals. A sultry use of sheer fabrics and soft, billowy silhouettes help temper the chic, hot shades of spring, for a look that is casually elegant, yet sophisticated.
Taking cues from the spring runways, Estée Lauder’s new, limited edition Fuchsia Now Color Collection is a feminine, flirty and fun color collection that encapsulates the trend of wearing bold color combined with soft neutrals.

Fuschia Now contrasts light and bright, pairing warm honey and tender peach shades with vibrant fuchsia for a look that is flattering for every skin tone. Cheeks bloom with a hint of fresh color, while eyes allure in shades of deep indigo and rich earth tones. Lips are full, soft and lustrous and are enhanced by perfectly polished nails in complementary shades. Soft petal designs, featured in the collection’s powder compact and eye shadow palettes, highlight the vibrant fuchsia touches and reinforce the season’s upbeat and lighthearted mood.

Natural Radiance and a Fresh Glow for Face: Capturing the essence of the season’s stylized florals, Estée Lauder’s new, limited edition Fleur de Lys Shimmer Powder features a modern fleur de lys designed palette that combines fresh pink shades with soft muted neutrals. The powder’s luxurious, silky formula delivers a beautiful radiance and sheer hint of color for skin that appears fresh and glowing. Perfect for every skin tone, the Fleur de Lys Shimmer Powder provides an even, streak-free application and can be worn alone or over makeup. Apply generously to face, neck and décolletage for naturally radiant, glowing skin that says winter has passed. To finish your face look, add a perfectly flushed cheek with Estée Lauder’s Signature Satin
Creme Blush in beautiful, soft shades of Berry Light and Nude Light. Lightweight and easy to apply, this hydrating blush delivers a naturally radiant look that never streaks, fades in color or settles into pores or fine lines. Its satin-like texture provides a smooth, even, buildable coverage, leaving cheeks with a sheer luminous finish that is both flirty and fun.

A Modern Take on a Sultry Eye Complement the intense shades of spring with a modern take on a sultry eye. Estée Lauder’s Signature Silky Eyeshadow Duo in new, limited edition shades of dark, inky Indigo and rich,
earthen Aubergine call to mind classic beauty icons, such as Bette Davis and Bridget Bardot. The rich, beautiful shades also feature a fleur de lys palette design that coordinates perfectly with the Fleur de Lys Shimmer Powder.

For an intensely alluring effect, line eyes with the Automatic Eye Pencil Duo in rich shades of Black and Walnut Brown and finish the eye look with Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara in Black for dramatic lashes that last as long as you do. Warm Nudes and Fashionable Fuchsia for Lip and Nail Whether you prefer a soft, neutral lip look to complement sultry eyes or a splash of radiant color that captures the season’s exuberance, the Fuchsia Now Color Collection makes it easy. Create beautifully full, soft and lustrous lips for any occasion with Estee Lauder’s Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in shades of Rich Berry and new, limited edition Mayfair Mauve, Perfect Nude and Earthen Nude. For a sophisticated sheen that can be applied alone or over lipstick, apply Pure Color Gloss in Fresh Berry and new, limited edition Honey Flower.
Complement lustrous lips with perfectly polished nails in coordinating shades. Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Nail Lacquer in shades of Fuchsia and new, limited edition Honey Flower provide re-emerging fingers and toes a douse of fresh, chic color perfect for spring. Save demure for another day and turn your look bold and chic this spring with the Fuchsia Now Color Collection. Available for a limited time at Estée Lauder counters nationwide and www.esteelauder.com  January 2009.

Base Look for Face:
New, Limited Edition Fleur de Lys Shimmer Powder $32.00
Signature Satin Creme Blush in Berry Light and Nude Light $26.00
Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara in Black $19.50

For a Cool Pink Look:
New, Limited Edition Signature Silky Eyeshadow Duo in Indigo $25.00
Automatic Eye Pencil Duo in Jet Black $23.50
New, Limited Edition Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Mayfair Mauve $19.50
Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Rich Berry $19.50
Pure Color Gloss in Fresh Berry $18.00
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Fuchsia $18.00

For a Warm Nude Look:
New, Limited Edition Signature Silky Eyeshadow Duo in Aubergine $25.00
Automatic Eye Pencil Duo in Walnut Brown $23.50
New, Limited Edition Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Perfect Nude $19.50
New, Limited Edition Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Earthen Nude $19.50
New, Limited Edition Pure Color Gloss in Honey Flower $18.00
New, Limited Edition Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Honey Flower $18.00

Estée Lauder Introduces Nutritious Vita-Mineral Makeup Collection Skin-Loving Minerals and Powerful Pomegranate for a Naturally Radiant Glow.

At any age, we know that the better we care for ourselves and our skin, the better we look and feel. But often, life’s daily demands - lack of sleep, pollution, smoke and UV exposure - deplete our energy and wear down our skin’s defenses. However, when infused with vital nutrients, purifying ingredients and new energy, a harmony is brought to the skin, helping it to recover its natural radiance and healthy glow.

Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose Powder SPF 15 Makeup and Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid SPF 10 Makeup are the latest additions to Estée Lauder’s nutrient-rich Nutritious line of skin-loving products. Utilizing the best of Estée Lauder’s skincare technology and ingredients, Nutritious loose powder makeup and liquid makeup help protect skin, while delivering a boost of visible energy and radiance. Each Nutritious makeup product instantly erases the signs of fatigue and enhances the beauty of your skin with a natural finish.

A Nutrient-Rich Formula For Energy, Radiance, Protection and A Flawless Finish:
Formulated with Pomegranate - one of the most nutrient-dense fruits ever discovered, Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose Powder SPF 15 Makeup and Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid SPF 10 Makeup utilize the fruit’s numerous skin boosting nutrients and potent antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E as well as Iron and Potassium, to provide a burst of radiance to the skin for a healthy glow and immediate vibrancy. Pomegranate also works in the formula to help neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from harmful environmental conditions.

Advanced mineral complexes provide protective functions to help skin defend itself against daily free radical assaults. Mineral UV blocker Titanium Dioxide is used to help shield skin and protect against damaging UVA and UVB rays, while pomegranate helps protect skin against other environmental insults. This unique formula contains light-as-air Microsphere Powders which provide a soft focus effect that scatters light and hides skin imperfections, as well as aids in a smooth and seamless application, while round Silica powders gently absorb excess oil. The result is natural and invisible coverage with a flawless, photo-friendly finish.

Applying the Laws of Natural Attraction for All Skin Types:
Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose Powder SPF 15 Makeup and Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid SPF 10 Makeup’s unique mineral-rich formula uses the natural properties of attraction to adhere the formula to the skin, making it appropriate for all skin types, including even sensitive skin, which can be easily irritated by some binding systems. Like a magnet, the positive magnetic power of minerals in the mineral-rich formula complement the negative ionic charges of skin, acting as a catalyst to help the formula gently, yet effectively connect to the skin for a luminous, smooth finish that lasts for hours and won’t streak. Comfortable and easy to wear, both the loose powder makeup and the liquid makeup are Ophthalmologist and Dermatologist tested, fragrance-free, non-acnegenic, and oil-absorbing.

Loose Powder or Liquid?
The only choice you have to make is whether you prefer a powder or a liquid!
Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose Powder SPF 15 Makeup is non-drying and is packaged in a clear jar with a band of the Nutritious line’s signature red and a golden metal cap featuring the Estee Lauder cartouche. For maximum portability, the powder comes with its own exclusive deluxe loose powder foundation brush that makes creating a seamlessly natural, flawless look a breeze.

Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid SPF 10 Makeup is the newest form to get your mineral makeup every day and provides additional moisturization. Packaged in a clear tube with a band of the Nutritious line’s signature red and a golden metal cap, the liquid makeup is easy to use at home or on-the-go. Simply apply a small amount of the foundation to the finger tip and dot a small amount of product on the nose, cheeks, chin, temples and between the brows - or wherever needed. For a perfect finish, use your finger tips or Estée Lauder’s Foundation Brush to blend the foundation, working from the center of the face outwards. Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose Powder SPF 15 Makeup and Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid SPF 10 Makeup are each available in 6 shades to suit your skintone.

Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose Powder SPF 15 Makeup and Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid SPF 10 Makeup will be available at Estée Lauder counters nationwide and on www.esteelauder.com  beginning in February 2009.

Suggested Retail Prices:
Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose Powder SPF 15 Makeup $33.50
Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid SPF 10 Makeup $33.50

I love Kate Hudson’s Makeup: accented eyes and pale lips. Kate Hudson’s dress pattern reminds me of an art deco piece and it’s a bit avant-garde. Kate Hudson’s is wearing a dress from the spring ‘09 collection of Oscar De La Renta. All in all, Kate looks amazing and very Hollywood. 

 Via: www.hollywoodrag.com

Does Your Makeup Need a New Year Makeover?

It may be time to give your product stash the update it needs

Is your cosmetics bag overflowing with dried-out mascaras, cracked eye shadows and a tube of lipstick from 2002? If so, it may be in need of an overhaul. Take this quiz to find out how much TLC it needs.

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