Spring/Summer 2010 Haircolor Trends by Redken Creative Consultant for Color and Hollywood colorist, Tracey Cunningham.

Fashion Week runways came alive with vibrant, bold color as seen at DKNY and Marc Jacobs’ Spring/Summer 2010 shows. As the bold colors and bright accessories make way to the streets, where urban fashionistas update their little black dresses with flashes of color, they need haircolor to match, and that’s where Redken comes in.

Spring/Summer 2010 Trend #1: Brunettes

”Brunette clients want to brighten their locks for a vibrant shade, with babyfine to medium butterscotch highlights like Jessica Biel. With summer sun-kissed skintones on the way, this haircolor gives a luminous glow for a knockout look.” – Tracey Cunningham

Spring/Summer 2010 Trend #3: Blondes

“My blonde clients love summer, and this season they’ll look for a warmer base with lowlights underneath to tone down the blonde and give off that bold, beachy surfer undone sun-kissed look. Think Nicole Richie – her warm blonde shade is right on!” – Tracey Cunningham

Spring/Summer 2010 Trend #2: Redheads

“Redheads will be fierce, playful, and eye-catching with a deep strawberry shade with lots of umph! I colored Ali Larter from a blonde to redhead, and her shade is perfect for the coming season – very glamourous, high-shine red shade.” – Tracey Cunningham

Clients looking for these shades should ask their colorist about the following Electric Avenue shades:

Brunette:
Soft golden highlights with NEW 8Gg Color Fusion against a deep, woodsy base of 5Br Color Fusion for a spring/summer look.

Redhead:
Shades EQ 05C Chili and 08C Cayenne for a naturally subtle dark-to-light look.

Blonde:
Create stunning blondes by using varying tones.  Ask your colorist to alternate highlights using Blonde Icing Power Lift and NEW 8Go Color Fusion, then Shades EQ Glaze using 09GB Butter Cream.

Redken’s new Electric Avenue Haircolor Collection Color Fusion Shades feature Colorbond Technology:

High Tenacity Dyes that lock together inside the hair
Ceramide that repairs the surface and seals the hair to protect the beauty of the color
Cationic Conditioners that nourish and smooth the hair
Coconut Oil that helps form a protective barrier against water

“My blonde, brunette, and redhead clients want haircolor to compliment their fashion this season, and are looking for rich, vibrant haircolor” explains Tracey Cunningham, Redken Creative Consultant for Color. “This season’s bold colors give my clients the opportunity to accessorize their style with the latest fashion, makeup, styling and vibrant haircolor!”

“Inspired by the Spring/Summer fashion, Redken launches its annual haircolor collection with Electric Avenue featuring highly fashionable, rich and vibrant shades for blondes, brunettes, and redheads,” states David Stanko, Haircolor Consultant for Redken. “The Electric Avenue Haircolor Trends feature 3 NEW shades and 2 reformulated shades from Color Fusion advanced performance color cream, plus a special selection of existing shades from Color Fusion and Shades EQ equalizing conditioning color gloss for all-over color or strategically placed highlights to create bold or subtle looks to complement the vibrant fashion of the season.”

The Kate Somerville Skin Health experts have been very busy prepping the skin of celebs before their big night. Check out the list of stars who have visited the Kate Somerville Clinic in preparation for the 2010 Golden Globes and their favorite treatments before the red carpet event. Kate will also be featured LIVE tomorrow, Sunday January 17th, 2010, on the Red Carpet. Tune into the TV Guide Channel, Golden Globe pre-show at around 1:15pm PST and watch Kate’s skin tips.

Debra Messing and Kate Somerville

Kate Somerville Golden Globes Clients include:

· Anna Paquin (Nominated for True Blood and Best Performance in a mini-series)
· Olivia Wilde (House is nominated)
· Kyra Sedgwick (Nominated for The Closer)
· Debra Messing (She’ll be attending as husband’s show, Damages, is nominated)|
· Lea Michele (Nominated for Glee)
· Jane Lynch (Nominated for Glee)
· Julie Benz and Jennifer Carpenter (on Dexter, which is nominated)
· Sophia Vergara (Modern Family is nominated)
· Perrey Reeves (Entourage is nominated) 

Actress Perry Reev Reeves Entourage is nominated

What do these Celebs do at the Clinic?

They LOVE the “DermalQuench Oxygen Treatment,” the most requested Treatment at my clinic on Melrose Place pre-Red Carpet Events

 · Step 1: EXFOLIATE = Begins with cleansing facial and serious exfoliation with Fruit Enzymes
· Step 2: HYDRATE = We use a stainless steel spray applicator to drench and infuse skin with super hydrating ingredients and vitamins
· Step 3: MOISTURIZE = We finish by layer anti-aging creams, packed with peptides, to seal in hydration and smooth fine lines – and lock in the GLOW!

Julie Benz and Jennifer Carpenter on Dexter

Debra Messing’s head-turning look was one of the most beautiful seen at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Complimenting her dramatic red Michael Kors gown, star stylist Robert Vetica created a truly inspired low, asymmetrical ponytail shaped into a free-flowing cluster of curls that resembled an elegant chignon.

“It was all about style complemented by sensuous movement and healthy, natural-looking ease,” said Vetica. “A smooth, shiny texture was the essence of the look.”

The technique was as brilliant as the look, and was achieved without any curling or flat irons, using only Moroccanoil Treatment, Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray, a blowdryer and a round brush.

To ensure smooth, natural-looking and weightless shine, Vetica first generously applied argan-oil infused, original Moroccanoil Treatment to Messing’s coarse textured, curly wet hair. “Her hair loves the ultra-light richness of Moroccanoil Treatment and it absorbs in instantly without any residue. There’s nothing else like it for this kind of shine,” said Vetica.

Next, he blow dried sections of hair with a 1 1/2-inch round tourmaline brush and clipped each section in place to cool and set, and to help retain its movement and wave.

The style itself was easy to create. “I first made a low side part, gently brushed hair back and pulled it behind Debra’s right ear and held it in place with a few bobby pins and a elastic hair band.” Vetica then pulled the right side forward, letting it drop over her right eye. “My homage to Veronica Lake,” he noted. Finally the relaxed ponytail (on the right side), was fluffed to perfection, and he added a spritz of Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray followed by light spritz of hair spray.

“The thoughtful preparation of the hair allowed the relaxed ease and hold of the style, and the use of Moroccanoil Treatment and Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray and the heat of the blowdryer insured brilliant shine and great condition.”

Products used for Debra Messing’s look:

Moroccanoil Treatment for beautiful, extra shine and smoothness. (MSRP: $39.00 / 3.4 fl. oz.)

Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray for weightless, natural silky-looking shine. (MSRP: $24.00 / 3.4 fl. oz.)

Website: http://www.moroccanoil.com

Celebrity image via: www.fabsugar.com

Few weeks ago I was given an incredible chance to chat with Tim Quinn over the phone. Tim Quinn is Giorgio Armani’s Celebrity Face Designer National Director, Creative Artistry.

I met Tim in New York City during my trip with DailyMakeover.com this past July (2009). The meeting was in Pastis one of my favorite restaurants to hang out when I used to live in New York City. As soon as I was introduced to Tim during breakfast I knew I had to interview him and share with you his beauty insights and story of top celebrity makeup artist. As you can sense, I’m a huge fan. I remember telling him that I loved his style and that he looks “Very Armani”: That very pale almost platinum blonde hair, and the chic eye glasses. Believe it or not, Mr. Giorgio Armani himself set a table next to me in Cipriani Downtown SOHO few years ago, so I got to know the look:)

Tim Quinn and Kerry Washington

A little bit about Tim Quinn: After training in Milan alongside world-renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath, Tim Quinn joined the Giorgio Armani Beauty team with the launch of the brand in September 2001. His myriad experience as an artist includes work in TV, print, and film. Tim has been featured as one of the “25 Beauty Stars” in W Magazine and has worked backstage at several award shows including the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes. Tim has worked with a number of celebrities such as Glenn Close, Debra Messing, Victoria Beckham, Kim Cattrall, Gwen Stefani, Kate Bosworth, Minnie Driver, and Brooke Shields. He has designed faces for Helen Mirren, Julia Roberts, Naomi Campbell, Katie Holmes, Sarah Jessica Parker, Barbara Walters, Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore.  I might even missed few names!

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with beauty begin?
Tim Quinn: From as far back as I can remember I was drawn to the world of fashion and beauty. I was born and raised in the countryside of Connecticut and was always encouraged by my parents to go outside and play – TV was only for special occasions and the internet was still years away, so my siblings and friends would create our own worlds of entertainment. My paternal grandmother was widowed rather young and she remarried an attorney from New York. They lived in New York City during the week and at her country home in Litchfield, CT on the weekends. My visits and travels with them truly influenced my young mind – I thought of her life as my very own ‘Green Acres’. I became a glamour addict – watching her dress for dinner in NY, DC and even Iceland – the whole idea of the hair, makeup, jewelry and furs created such a glamorous world that was so different then the life I knew in Connecticut.

MW: What were some of your first big breaks in the beauty industry?
TQ: It wasn’t until I was graduated college (Albertus Magnus College- BA in Economics) and moved to Florida to work with Merrill Lynch. South Beach was in its full swing – the whole clubs/models/Versace in South Beach scene was fully of allure. I knew it was time for a change and I went to Milan – that is when I discovered my passion for makeup. I was fortunate to be offered a position with Borghese and spent several years honing my skills and knowledge throughout the US, Europe and Asia. My world totally changed when I was recruited for a position with Helena Rubinstein – it wasn’t for me, but the General Manager of Giorgio Armani Parfums, Serge Jureidini, was looking for someone to launch the brand in the US in August 2001. He promised to ‘make me a star’ – I signed on and never looked back. He is now the President of Lancome USA and a dear friend.

MW: Which other makeup artists inspired you at the time?
TQ: Pat McGrath, Kevin Aucoin, and Debi Mazar. Debi used to be makeup artist for Madonna at the time. I ended up working with Debi and Pat so it’s an odd world that keeps going in circles.

MW: What is your philosophy about makeup & beauty?
TQ: For me beauty is all about what makes us shine – I’ve learned from Mr. Armani that “elegance isn’t about being noticed, it’s about being remembered.” I apply this philosophy to my work. I’ve been so fortunate to work with some of the most amazing women in the world – not only in the celebrity arena but also as I continue to learn and grow as I encounter women of all ages and life paths.

MW: What have been some of your most memorable celebrity collaborations so far, and which celebrity you would like to do makeup for in the future?
TQ: I often go blank when the celebrity questions come up – I have vivid memories of my first meetings with Debra Messing, Glenn Close, Farrah Fawcett (an amazing spirit- gorgeous inside and out, and taken from us way too early) Kerry Washington, Andrea Mitchell (who has been an amazing friend – helping me when I was diagnosed with Cancer two years ago). As for the future – the Emmy’s are soon and I’ve sent ‘faces’ out to many of the nominee’s. True Blood is my favorite show, so I’d love to work with Anna Paquin.

MW: What was the nature of your working relations with Alana Stewart and Ferrah Fawcett?
TQ: I’ve known Alana Stewart for many years. I was very good friends with Alana and Farrah Fawcett. We’ve formed a mutual bond between the three of us. Doing someone’s makeup is very intimate, so you can’t help but to be drawn into their world.

MW: Which basic makeup tools should every woman’s have in their makeup bag?
TQ: A lash curler, Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Eclat, Giorgio Armani’s Eyes to Kill mascara, an eyebrow pencil, bronzer and a nude lip. I also think its best to carry eye cream (Crema Nera Eye Compact with the hidden mirror is my fave)

MW: Which Giorgio Armani Beauty makeup products are a must-have in every woman’s makeup bag?
TQ: Without question – Giorgio Armani foundations. I advise my clients to have a few different types – Face Fabric for quick on the go makeup or weekend wear, Luminous Silk Foundation for everyday and Lasting Silk UV Foundation SPF20 when you know that you will have an especially harried day and especially if you are to be photographed. Fluid Sheers are a must have as well – I love #1 (a rose gold) – gorg on almost any complexion, #2 (a subtle champagne highlighter) and #10 when you need a little golden boost to your complexion. Eyes to Kill Mascara is our best mascara ever and Giorgio Armani’s Smooth Silk Eye Pencils – in my opinion they are best on the market. As I mentioned earlier – the Crema Nera Eye Compact is fantastic- you can even lightly tap over your makeup at the outer corners of your eyes throughout the day to revitalize your look.

MW: Which makeup looks do we expect to see at Giorgio Armani in the upcoming seasons?
TQ: Taking an art deco inspiration from our latest fragrance launch, Idole d’Armani, our upcoming holiday collection is amazing – the palette has an art deco feel and the makeup look is so old Hollywood glamour.

MW: How would you describe your own personal style?
TQ: As I’ve matured, I’ve taken clues from the Maestro – I prefer timeless, effortless fashion. A combination of Italian style meets Connecticut preppy and a dash of old Hollywood.

MW: What is your favorite city in the world?
TQ: I’m totally obsessed with Venice, Italy.

MW: What are some of your biggest inspirations in life?
TQ: I’m influenced by my friends and family, my spirituality, my travels throughout the US and the world. I do my best thinking at the beach, whether in Boca Raton or Forte de Marmi or even the rugged coast of Maine.

MW: Which projects are working on at this time and what’s next for Tim Quinn?
TQ: I am gearing up for the Emmy’s, also working with marketing on next years offerings with an eye towards Hollywood. I am working with Mass General Cancer Research as well as the NFCR (National Foundation for Cancer Research) on an ongoing basis. I’m gearing up for my role at the MORE Reinvention Convention in New York City on October 5 as well as Maria Shivers Womens Conference in Long Beach, CA on October 27. Both of these events are amazing and so inspiring. And of course, always working on my tan J

It was a pleasure interviwing Tim Quinn. Visit Giorgio Armani Beauty Official Website to learn more about products mentioned and to get beauty tips.
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Michael Kors And Debra Messing Bring Hollywood To NYC: Acclaimed American fashion designer and popular TV personality Michael Kors and Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Messing bring Hollywood to NYC for the premiere of Michael’s newest fragrance Very Hollywood Michael Kors on Fashion’s Night Out 9/10/09.

Join Michael Kors and Debra Messing at Macy’s Herald Square for a glamorous night out in Manhattan celebrating the launch of the Very Hollywood Michael Kors fragrance and Fashion’s Night Out. Follow the red carpet to the Very Hollywood Michael Kors appearance where Michael and Debra will be available for autographs and photo opportunities.

WHEN: Thursday, September 10th @ 7:00pm
WHERE: Macy’s Herald Square
Broadway Entrance (Broadway between 34th and 35th Streets)
New York, NY 10001

More: Fashion’s Night Out is a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, U.S. and international editions of Vogue are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective world fashion capitals. For more information please visit: http://fashionsnightout.com/.

The Children’s Place Celebrity Designed Backpacks For Books for Kids Foundation: The Children’s Place has teamed up with the Books for Kids Foundation to host a celebrity charity auction. The auction was kicked off at the Kid’s Choice Awards last weekend. Celebrities such as Paula Abdul, Chace Crawford and David Archuleta, and Dwayne “the rock” Johnson custom designed The Children’s Place messenger bags to be auctioned off benefitting Books for Kids. Since then have gotten names like Debra Messing, Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton, anna Sophia robb, neil Patrick harris etc to do the same.

Paula Abdul

JOIN Celebrity Charity Auction Benefitting Books for Kids. The auction goes live April 14th and is up until the 24th stop by and get your own celebrity signed messenger bag!

Please visit www.ebay.com/thechildrensplace  to place your bid!

Chace Crawford

David Archuleta

Also, Watch Marta’s video blog and find out how to enter a giveaway for a chance to win The Children’s Place Standrad Messenger Bag and $100 Gift Card at The Children’s Place and a cool kid’s t-shirt!

Below is a complete list of the celebs who have signed bags so far…

David Archuleta
Paula Abdul
Dylan and Cole Sprouse
Jerry Trainor
Jeanette McCurdy
The Clique Girlz (Destinee, Paris and Sara)
Chace Crawford
Alexander Ludwig
Honor Society
Tony Hawk
Phil Collen, Def Leppard
Slash, Guns N’ Roses
B2K
Taylor Lautner
Elly
Quincy Brown and Raven (P Diddy’s son and neice)

About Books for Kids: Founded to promote literacy among all children with a special emphasis on low-income and at-risk preschool-aged children, Books for Kids creates libraries, donates books, and partners with literacy programs to develop the critical early foundation and skills which young children need to be successful in life. Since its founding in 1986, the Books for Kids Foundation has provided children with more than 5 million books, created 56 libraries and provided literacy programs in many of these locations.

Moroccanoil, the fast-track luxury Argan oil hair product pioneer and leader, sponsored what could be the season’s most exciting beauty book launch last week for celebrity stylist Robert Vetica’s new “Good To Great Hair.” (Fair Winds Publishing).

Hosted by Salma Hayek, the star-filled beauty bash filled Eva Longoria-Parker’s restaurant, Beso, to capacity. Hollywood’s leading celebrity hair stylists, make-up artists, fashion stylists were in attendance, as well as Debra Messing, film star Maggie Q, Slumdog Millionare’s Anil Kapoor, Melissa George of Grey’s Anatomy, Rose McGowan and Moroccanoil’s Carmen and Ofer Tal.

Debra Messing, Carmen Tal, Robert Vetica and Salma Hayek at the “Good to Great Hair” Book launch party. Photo © Amy Graves for Moroccanoil.

To cap the high-energy evening, multi-platinum-winning recording artist Anastacia gave an exciting performance that had guests, VIPs, and media on their feet and cheering.

Debra Messing & Salma Hayek at “Good to Great Hair” Book Launch Party.
image via: MahaloFashion.com

Before the performance, Vetica said, “The success of this evening is a validation that our community of editorial hairdressers, make-up artists and fashion stylists is thriving and unmatched in what they do.”

“In my interviews with top beauty editors, it became more and more evident that a book had to be written. I wanted to offer women more detailed directions on how to achieve beautiful hair with little effort. The book is full of trade secrets, and shares many of my own experiences in editorial and celebrity styling on the set.”

In honor of Salma Hayek’s participation in “Good to Great Hair”, Fair Winds Press will make a donation in support of UNICEF’s efforts to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal tetanus.

About Good To Great Hair by Robert Vetica Book: $24.99. Available at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Amazon and other stores where quality books are sold.

Top Star Stylist Robert Vetica’s New Beauty Book Dishes on How Every Woman Can Create Day to Day Hollywood Hair Magic at Home. In His New Book Good to Great Hair.

“…Robert always gives me the perfect hairstyle for big nights out or an elegant fix for not-so-fun, badly-timed hair misadventures. This book should be in everyone’s bathroom drawer.” -Renée Zellweger.

With a foreword by adoring fan Salma Hayek and an intro by Debra Messing, plus rave reviews by A-listers Rene Zellweger, Avril Lavigne, Kyra Sedgwick, Naomi Watts and many more iconic beauties, star stylist Robert Vetica’s sensational new book, Good to Great Hair is set to become the go-to beauty bible for every woman ready to have great hair, day after day. It’s a fountain of insider information – an easy-to-follow beauty guide based on Robert Vetica’s 25+ years of experience as well as his own formula for success to “keep it simple; work the basics.” Vetica’s unique, highly personal, clear-cut conversational style draws the reader in and keeps them engaged. The book’s beautiful photographs by leading international fashion photographer Alberto Tolot shows readers each step of the way to amazing style.

Vetica believes every woman should personally benefit from the knowledge he gained working with some of the world’s highest profile women, many of whom struggled with the same everyday style problems and challenges that he has solved on the set, at a moment’s notice.

“I’d resigned myself to the fact that 50% of the time, during my non-professional life, I would look like a frizz ball. But after watching, learning and asking questions while Robert whipped up yet another masterpiece with my hair, I can now wake up knowing that I’ll never have a bad hair day again.” -Debra Messing.

What’s Inside: Vetica’s secret to haute coiffure: “simple…simple…simple.” In his soon-to-be released, Good to Great Hair, Vetica’s well-practiced basics are translated into uncomplicated “ABCs” that all women can incorporate into their daily routine in a matter of minutes – even if they think they don’t have the knack. The result? Perfect hair every day – whether it’s for the office, an interview, the mall or an event requiring a more sophisticated look, such as a party or a wedding. The Vetica way is to have every woman accomplish perfect, beautiful hairstyles as quickly, easily and inexpensively as possible.

 ”Robert can make anything happen in any situation and in any amount of time.”
-Avril Lavigne

“When Robert does my hair, I forget to look in the mirror.”
-Naomi Watts

“Robert is a master of transformation
-Salma Hayek

Good to Great Hair is divided into three sections, The Essentials, Special Effects and Style Secrets, with each one building toward the finale. There are pages and pages of step-by-step styles with informative advice for every woman. It’s all supported with beautiful how-to images with solutions for every hair type, length and texture.

Part I: THE ESSENTIALS: It’s where great hair begins. Vetica analyzes and defines the reader’s hair texture and its unique challenges as never seen before. Then he takes us into the secrets of today’s most helpful products and essential tools of the trade.

Part II: SPECIAL EFFECTS: It’s an adventure into the world of the Red Carpet with insight into special accessories, hair color and hair pieces.

Part III: STYLE SECRETS. It’s Vetica’s art of haircutting and hairstyling, with beautiful, crystal-clear, detail-by-detail images. This is his personal inside scoop on how to create celebrity hair styles with everything from faux hair to fabulous effects to innovative styling techniques pioneered by Vetica.

Vetica’s goal in his remarkable new book is to make every reader’s particular hair “listen up and behave.” Along the way he shares his own successful method of how to create megawatt styles whether for strolling the red carpet, strutting the catwalk, or adventuring anywhere and everywhere. This Vetica insider is filled with incredible tips such as: what’s in his styling and tool kits; how he uses his simple arsenal to create unforgettable looks for the red carpet and runways in 20 minutes flat; how he invents nip-and-tuck magic with small, hidden braids; how he disguises split ends and creates a stellar shine; how to transform lifeless hair into a lush, voluminous mane with the genius of clip-on extensions; how he saves time by refreshing a style – and not starting from scratch; along with extensive how-to guides.

All About Robert Vetica: The author is a fashion icon in his own right with more than 25 years of high-profile experiences in the hair world. He regularly styles the most beautiful celebrities in the world, including Salma Hayek, Debra Messing, Mariah Carey, Avril Lavigne, Shakira, Renée Zellweger, Hilary Swank, and Naomi Watts. Whether it’s for the Academy Awards or major fashion magazines worldwide, Vetica uses innovative and imaginative techniques to make “the famous” look great with little effort and even less time. He is based in Los Angeles.