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Hair Trends: Surfer Samurai
For Thakoon’s Spring ’10, Eugene Souleiman, runway hair extraordinaire and Global Creative Director for Wella Professionals, and Wella’s master runway colorist Eva Scrivo collaborated on the overall hair look, which resulted in a merging of East and West for a sleek, sculpted, surfer inspired ‘do. Model Abby Lee (below) sported the style off the runway also and the hair color adds a completely new dimension to the look. Scrivo hand painted extensions using Wella Professionals to create depth of color with a natural, ombre effect – a trend we’ll be seeing much more of come spring!
Borghese All Over Shimmer Powder
More shimmer for you guys!:) Borghese All Over Shimmer Powder, $29.50: An all in one face and body brush filled with Mineral Shimmer Powder to add a soft, luminous sparkle to your face and body. Perfect for all skin types, this weightless powder is talc-free, fragrance-free and mineral-oil free. What it does: Adds a soft, luminous sparkle to all areas of application.
MOMO Anti-Frizz Protective Fluid
I’m all about sleek frizz free hair, and always on the look out for hair care products that will help me achieve this look. Hence my interest in MOMO Anti-Frizz Protective Fluid, $21.00. I haven’t tried it yet. Have you? I’m very curios.
MOMO Anti-Frizz Protective Fluid: Restore the natural elasticity of curly hair with this lightweight serum that protects hair as it leaves it shiny and healthy. It contains grapefruit seed extract to fight pollutants; fig milk (which is rich in sugars, mineral salts and Vitamins A and C) to add moisture; hydrolyzed wheat protein to protect and strengthen the hair shaft; mica to reflect light and add shine; and silicones to give hair a luminous quality.
Sexy Little Things Noir Shimmer Powder By Victoria’s Secret
Marta’s new obsession: Sexy Little Things Noir Shimmer Powder By Victoria’s Secret. You know how much I’m all about body simmer. I just found my new favorite. This shimmer powder comes in a bottle that dispense like a perfume. I can’t think of anything more sexy and feminine than this. And, it smells amazing!
Shimmering powder touches skin with silver pink highlights and sheer Sexy Little Things Noir scent.
Another great scented shimmer powder for the body by Victoria’s Secret: Sexy Little Things Give Me The Shimmers Shimmering Body Powder. I don’t leave my house without it!
GRETA Presents Sachin + Babi Resort 2010
Several hundred Hollywood stars, fashionistas, philanthropists and civic leaders dropped by Beverly Hills’ longest lasting boutique, GRETA, on Wednesday evening (November 18) from 6 – 9 pm for a first look at Sachin + Babi’s Resort 2010 collection, available exclusively in Beverly Hills at the fine women’s apparel establishment located at 141 S. Beverly Drive.
Celeb stylist George Blodwell and LA models wearing Sachin + Babi Resort 2010
The moment the red carpet rolled out, Beverly Hills Mayor Nancy Krasne proudly presented boutique owner Greta with a special commendation from the BH City Council recognizing the wonderful woman who has stayed in business on South Beverly Drive for 48 years. Michael Papajohn (“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”), Chelsea Gilligan (Miss California Teen USA), Jazmin Whitely (MTV’s “House of Jazmin”), Judy Tenuta (star comedienne), Ben Mittleman (“Dying the Live”), Amanda Luttrel Garrigus (E!) and famed celebrity stylist George Blodwell joined the dozens of long-time Greta clients and friends enjoying fine French and German wines, delectable hors d’oeuvres from Mako and informal modeling by the most gorgeous professionals from LA Models.
Greta and Jazmin Whitley of MTV’s House of Jazmin.
Nude Skincare
About 2 years ago I’ve discovered Nude Skincare. I remember reading and interview with the founder Bryan Meehan and was completely fascinated. So much so I requested to interview Bryan myself and learn about his new skincare line. Mr. Meehan was actually the first ever celebrity I’ve ever interviewed over the phone for Talking Makeup, and of course, the one I will never forget.
In my interview with Bryan Meehan he told me that “Helena Christensen is in love with Nude products. She said she loves them so much she is practically eating them.” Marta’s says, I love Nude Skincare SO much that I treat it like gold, LOL. I do not want any of it to go to waste. Nude Skincare, in my opinion, is one of THE best organic and chemical free skincare lines on the market!! The products are very gentle on your skin (no burning feeling, turning red, or initiated skin). The icing on the cake, they smell divine. Nude just got it right.
Here are my favorite Nude Skincare picks.
Nude Smoothing Body Refiner, $70: Bioactive fig stimulates lipolytic activity and gently breaks down the build-up of fat cells. Mountain ash, ginger and ginkgo increase localised circulation to safely metabolise the fat cells and toxins for visibly smoother, firmer skin.
Marta says: Goes on skin smoothly, it has a faint scent of warm chocolate (I’m trying here to describe the scent), and skin is immediately hydrated.
Clairol Professional Jazzing
The Clairol Professional Jazzing Facebook Fan Page went live on Friday 11/20/09 with: tips from Clairol’s celebrity stylist Tippi Shorter, information on hair trends, weekly sweepstakes to win prizes such as FlipCams, American Express Gift Cards, Digital Cameras, and concert tickets, and daily prizes to win Jazzing product samples. One lucky winner will win the Grand Prize – a trip to NYC for a hair makeover with Tippi! Tippi styles the likes Rihanna and Alicia Keys.
Tippi Shorter
Clairol Professional Jazzing is sheer temporary or semi-permanent haircolor for relaxed or textured hair. The fun, vibrant shades – Spiced Cognac, Ebony, Bluest Black, Cherry Cola, or Black Cherry – are a perfect way to make a dramatic statement and add trendy style to your weekend look (applied without heat, it lasts 1-2 shampoos so you’ll be back to your natural color by Monday morning). Plus, it is so easy to do and really spices up your hair.
Pantene Beautiful Lengths Conditioner
Marie Claire voted Pantene Beautiful Lengths conditioner one of the Best Products of All Time!
Pantene Beautiful Lengths Conditioner was voted one of the Best Products of All Time by Marie Claire editors in the December issue! Noted as one of the “industry classics,” beauty editors raved that “by detangling and preventing breakage, this lightweight hydrator helps hair grow longer and stronger.”
Stoli Vodka and Bing Presented the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After Party
Stoli Vodka presented the official Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After Party at NYC’s M2 UltraLounge in celebration of the sexiest show on earth back in the Big Apple. Designed with luxury in mind, M2 Ultralounge created an atmosphere that combined the sexy vibe of an intimate lounge with non-stop energy and entertainment of a mega-club. Guests were treated to signature Stoli Vodka Cocktails, Champagne by Perrier Jouët and Piper-Heidsieck, snacks by Pop Burger, Baked By Melissa’s famous cupcakes and the sounds of DJ Rossone.
Stoli Vodka and Bing presented the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After Party at M2 UltraLounge
From left: Fergie and Alessandra Ambrosio
Celebrities spotted at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After Party: Victoria’s Secret Angel and host of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: Heidi Klum, Victoria’s Secret Angels Marisa Miller, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Three Time Grammy Award-Winning Superstars The Black Eyed Peas, Victoria’s Secret CEO Sharen Turney, Executive Producers Ed Razek and Monica Mitro, Vice President of Damiani and designer of the $3 million Harelquin Fantasy Bra Silvia Damiani.
John Frieda Hair Care
Last week I had the pleasure to join a webcast from New York City hosted by the John Frieda experts: John Frieda, Harry Josh, Luigi Murenu.
John Frieda
It was amazing to finally see the man behind truly one of my favorite brands ever, John Frieda. I can’t never forget when one day after I moved to New York City from Israel back in 1991, my sister told me that I MUST get this hair serum! It was the beginning of a new era in my life. The era of straight sleek hair. And a goodbye to the mousse-full big hair. In other words, the John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum is one product that revolutionized my (beauty) life.
