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Confidence Is The New Black

Defining Beauty: What is the hottest beauty item for 2010? Confidence! A new study released today reveals that confidence is replacing a “pretty face” or a “great body” as the single most important factor in defining beauty.

According to the study, unveiled today by Meredith Publishing, the “Gamma Woman” is redefining what constitutes beauty. Gammas are an influential and growing group of American women – already more than 55 million strong – whose connections, influence and opinions are unparalleled.

Julia Roberts Lancôme’s Global Ambassador

Moments before making her debut as Lancôme’s global ambassador, Julia Roberts was coming to grips with her new responsibilities, reports today’s Women’s Wear Daily. In a candid interview, Roberts talks about her role in her upcoming movie “Eat, Pray, Love,” owing her career to Garry Marshall, her new role at Lancôme and how having kids has changed her beauty regimen.


Julia Roberts
Photo By Stephane Feugere

On being Lancôme’s global ambassador:
“I think I have to stand up straighter and wash my face more,” Roberts laughed. “It’s kind of like every girl’s dream, really,” she continued, referring to her role with the L’Oréal-owned brand. “To be 42 and have three kids and be a working mom, it’s a great moment to be asked to do this and to be able to do it. I think it says a lot about Lancôme and what they stand for.”

Hayden Panettiere Goes Redhead

Spotted: Marta’s favorite girl Hayden Panettiere sporting a new red hair color! I need few seconds to get used to it, it’s not too bad actually. What about you guys: Do you love Hayden has a redhead?

Eva Longoria Parker and Hayden Panettiere New Short Bob Hair Cut

Miss Oops, Pur Minerals, Kairos Acne Care Solutions

Winter Skin & Winter Hair: Are you looking for skincare products and haircare products to help you with the cold and dry winter months? Here are some ideas and hopefully answers to your prayer:)

Miss Oops Butter Hands, $15 – missoops.com or select boutiques across the country

Rich moisture with SPF protection. Nothing screams your age like wrinkled, sun-damaged hands. Miss Oops helps you fake it with Butter Hands, a nourishing hand cream that envelops skin in buttery moisture while shielding the delicate skin of the hands from damaging UV rays. Formulated with luxuriously creamy hydrators and SPF 30 protection, Butter Hands is your secret weapon in the fight against signs of aging.

Marta also LOVES Miss Oops Pedicure In A Bottle, $18: this foot cream really turns my dry feet into a softer prettier version of themselves! It is an foot exfoliating cream and I like to use it daily for a cumulative effect. The smell is minty and fresh.

Gabourey Sidibe at the 2010 Golden Globes

GET THE LOOK:  Gabourey Sidibe, Golden Globe nominee for her lead role in the movie Precious, partnered with Bobbi Brown to create her Golden Globe glow.

“I wanted Gabourey to look pretty powerful, but still like herself, so I gave her glowing skin and modern, sexy eyes. She doesn’t need a lot of makeup, so we added some sparkle shadow, lashes and color to her lips and cheeks, and she was perfect. I love this look because she has a natural glow and looks like the prettiest version of herself.”-Bobbi Brown.

Makeup tutorial on how to get Gabourey Sidibe’s makeup look at the 67th Golden Globe Awards using Bobbi Brown products:

Step 1: Prep skin with Soothing Face Tonic and Hydrating Face Cream
Step 2: Apply Chestnut Concealer under eye. Use Concealer Brush to get an even application.
Step 3: Apply Oil-Free Compact Foundation in Chestnut with a sponge and/or Foundation Brush

Courteney Cox at the 2010 Golden Globes

GET THE LOOK: Celebrity makeup artist Genevieve gave Courteney Cox her Golden Globes look, pairing a sexy smoky eye with a pale nude lip. Genevieve gave us all the details on the nominee’s look.

Genevieve lined Lancôme Le Crayon Khôl in Gris Noir on the upper and lower lash line to define Courteney’s eyes. Several coats of Lancôme Hypnôse mascara in black gave her lashes a beautiful boost of volume. Genevieve added Lancôme Color Design Eyeshadow in Honeymoon to the inner corner and The New Black to the outer corner to make Courteney’s eyes pop. Genevieve added just a touch of color to the cheeks with Giorgio Armani Sheer Cream Blush #2. For Courteney’s soft neutral colored pout, Genevieve dabbed on Lancôme Color Design Lipcolor in Pale Lip.

All Lancôme products are available at www.lancome-usa.com.

Christina Hendricks at the 2010 Golden Globes

GET THE LOOK: Christina Hendricks from Mad Men makeup look was created Celebrity Makeup Artist Vanessa Scali using products from shu uemura’s newest launches: Depsea Hydrability and Égérie Spring 2010 Collection.

Inspiration & The Look: “Effortless and chic: sheer satin eyes, pink milk-maid cheeks and a siren mouth. Christina’s dress has a sexy, yet soft look. We mirrored this with her make up. I love the contrast of the angelic, innocent face with the sexy edge of a strong mouth.”

Here is how to get Christina Hendricks’ red carpet makeup look at the 2010 Golden Globes:

PREPARE: I used shu uemura’s new Depsea Hydrability Moisture Cream. This cream seriously hydrates, yet disappears into the skin leaving the skin feeling fresh and smooth.

UNDEREYE: Lancôme’s Effacernes in Porcelain.

FOUNDATION: Applied minimal foundation, because Christina has nearly flawless skin. I used shu uemura’s Nobara Cream Cover Stick foundation.

Danica Jardien Chooses Wrinkle System for Dark Circles

Danica Jardien is a Denver-based makeup artist with a resume most beauticians feign. Not only has she worked with President Barack Obama, but she’s also had the luxury of working with Tyra Banks. Danica is looked up to by many people for her thoughts on beauty and her continued studies on numerous products in the industry. She is a hard-working professional who is in touch with her fans on many of the top social networking sites such as Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

In a recent update to her popular YouTube Channel, Danica goes over the art of covering up dark circles. She starts off showing the viewers how she starts off with a concealer, and then discusses how she has finally found an eye serum that works wonders at reducing puffiness and dark circles.

This eye serum is called the “Dark Circle Serum,” and it’s made by Wrinkle System. The Dark Circle Serum is part of the popular “Two Minute Wrinkle Drill,” and if you follow the above link you can see Danica perform the entire routine, which starts off with a cleanser and also includes an anti-wrinkle solution.

Dark circles are caused by many factors, and they can be perceived by people in many ways – none are positive! Dark circles give off the notion that one leads an unhealthy lifestyle, does not sleep properly, or abuses drugs or alcohol. One cannot simply afford to have dark circles or puffy eyes, and for this reason, it’s important to watch Danica’s video.

*Above post is a sponsered post.

January Jones at the 2010 Golden Globes

GET THE LOOK: January Jones was wearing CHANEL Beauté at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards. January’s makeup look was created by Makeup Artist Rachel Goodwin.

Beauty Inspiration & The Look: “January’s Golden Globes makeup was all about taking a fresh approach to the classic red lip.”

Beauty Tip: “I used Le Blanc de CHANEL under her base to create luminous ‘glowing from the inside’ porcelain skin, then treated her lips with CHANEL Hydramax + Active Lip Treatment before applying CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Paris – a gorgeous garnet red from a new lipstick line launching in March. I painted the finest black line on her upper lid with CHANEL Automatic Liquid Eyeliner in Noir and shaded under her eyes with CHANEL Intense Eye Pencil in Graphite in the outer corners. I finished her look by layering lots of different false eyelashes then added Exceptionnel de CHANEL Noir Obscur Mascara over the top for an intense black lash line.”

Marion Cottilard at the 2010 Golden Globes

GET THE LOOK: Love Marion Cottilard hairdo at the 2010 Golden Globe Awards? Marion Cotillard’s dramatic Golden Globe hair look, created by master stylist Robert Vetica, complemented her elegant Dior gown with a subtle touch of rock and roll.

Manicurist Deborah Lippmann polished off some of Hollywood’s hottest looks at the Golden Globes on Sunday. Past Golden Globe winner Marion Cotillard wore Don’t Tell Mama. The young and modern shade was the perfect accent to her green Dior gown.

“I wanted a look that was glamorous, but with an edge,” said Vetica, “and was inspired by the rock and roll pompadours of the 50s, further strengthened with a sleek, modern French twist. Since shiny, healthy-looking hair was essential to the look, I first applied argan oil-infused Moroccanoil Treatment to wet hair, and blow dried it straight using a diffuser to keep a bit of natural texture. Then I pincurled the entire head front to back, so that hair would easily flow back and up into the pompadour shape. After releasing the pin curls, I ran Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream through the hair with my hands. After brushing back and up, I back combed the top, and pulled the sides back tight, leaving some volume on top. Next, I twisted the hair into a tight french twist which was then asymetrically attached with eye-catching diamond hair clips created by Chopard. I fishined the look with a light misting of Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray to give Marion’s hair a beautiful, naturally luminous shine.”