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Ted Gibson is best known for the magic he works backstage at fashion week and on A-list actresses as well as his own salon clients. Yes, this magic is a result of Ted Gibson’s talent, but it takes the proper tools to create stunning healthy looking hair. To make everyday styling a cinch for women everywhere Ted Gibson believes that the right styling products make all the difference. “My clients are always amazed when they discover a great styling product and see the difference it can make,” says Ted Gibson. “However, I’m not exclusively talking about the final result. The right products make styling so much easier, and that’s important to so many women who find it difficult to style their hair.”
Lucky for us time-crunched girls that he has created his own line of easy-to-use signature hair products to help us look just as good as when leaving the salon. Many of Ted Gibson’s styling products are now available at Target. In particular we love the build it™ blow drying agent, fix it™ gel and tame it™ shine lotion. The trio of products is inspired by the antioxidants in red wine known as polyphenols. This ingredient helps to prevent dryness and split ends and restore hair to look healthy, shiny and easier to manage. Ted Gibson’s other signature ingredient is wild orchid extract.
“Build it” is a blow drying agent that helps to build volume for as well as leaving it smooth. Simply mist over damp or dry hair to add body, bold movement and intense shine to your hair. $22.95
“Fix it” gel helps to add texture as well as shine. Pour desired amount into hands and apply to wet hair. $22.95
“Tame it”shine lotion combats the frizzies which can be brutal during summer humidity. This product also blocks humidity and tones and conditions the scalp. Apply pea-sized amount through wet or dry hair. $22.95
All of these products and more from Ted Gibson are available at Target.com
Girlish Romp Mid-tone violet / Yellow white with gold pearl / Light pastel coral / Mid-tone pink
Mineralize Blush
Hand-Finish Light pink with deep gold veining
Fab-dabulous Mid-tone burnt coral with yellow gold veining
Daft Pink Deep blue pink with light white gold veining
Improvise Mid-tone neutral coral with light white yellow gold veining
Cheek & Cheerful Mid-tone bronzy brown with yellow gold veining
Style Demon Mid-tone brick red with copper veining
Brush
226 Small Tapered Blending Brush Small tapered blending brush (Limited Edition)
109 Small Contour Brush Use on the face to apply, blend or contour powder products. Softly rounded dome tip delivers just enough colour; smoothly blends colour into the face. Of natural fibres. (Permanent)
130 Brush Flat Tapered Face Brush with short natural hairs and long synthetic fibers (Limited Edition)
I’m so excited for the release of “The September Issue”. It’s a documentary film chronicling the infamous Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour’s preparations of the 2008 September issue. Get a glimpse of what really happens in the world’s top fashion magazine. Enjoy the sneak peek!
I received some free samples of new beauty products from Total Beauty and I’m pretty excited to share them with you. Check out my reviews on Chapstick’s True Shimmer and Q-tips Vanity Pack.
Chapstick True Shimmer Lip Balms- I’ve always been a fan of Chapstick since I was in middle school. It’s great to see the line upgrade its balms with gorgeous shades and added shine. True Shimmers smells yummy and leaves the right amount of shimmer on the lips. It softens and moisturizes too. I tried these 4 flavors and I absolutely love them.
Blended Fruit Sherbet- It reminds me of fruit punch. (Available August 2009)
Tropical- I’m coco for coconut!
Peppermint Rush-very cool and minty! (Available August 2009)
Botanical Berry- A hint of strawberry that smells yummy!
Q-tips Vanity Pack- No more boring white boxes. Q-tips is looking more stylish with their new containers. I received 4 Q-tips Vanity Packs and each one comes with a cool and funky design. The new vanity packs can now be used as a decorative decor that will add some pop to your vanity area. I also love the Q-tip drawer which slides out very nicely for easy access. This ultimate beauty tool has been to my rescue several times to blend and touch-up my makeup. Need help rescuing your beauty routine, check out www.qtips.com for more beauty tips and tricks.
BET Awards was a star-studded event yesterday celebrating black entertainment with a special tribute to the legendary pop icon Michael Jackson. With only a few days to add MJ’s tribute, I think they could have done a better job honoring Michael Jackson and his talents but it’s the thought that counts. For those of you that missed it, don’t worry because I have a feeling that they will continue to show the BET Awards show throughout the summer. Now on to the red carpet. There surely was some great looks. Who hit the mark and who wasn’t even close?
Take a peek at some of my favorite celeb looks.
Alicia Keyes sparkled in this aqua blue sheer dress. Love the sexy curls and the makeup is exquisite. The sandals compliments the look. Congrats on the Humanitarian award!
Ms. Beyonce. All I can say is that you are looking FIERCE in this mini dress. Gorgeous trim with beautiful sparkles. Loose waves at its best. You rocked in!
Diddy looking quite sexy yet chic as always. He never disapppoints me.
This dress on Keri Hilson would be my favorite look. I love the colors and the different prints on the dress. It’s flashy, eye-catching, and overall just a fun dress. She kept it simple with the black shoes which is great idea to not lose focus on the dress. The hair is a bold and edgy but I like it.
Zoe Saldana looks gorgeous is this asymmetrical white dress. The one thing I didn’t like was the cut in the front of the dress. It’s a little too high but besides that she looked great and I love the gray heels.
We all love to try new scents now and again but choosing the right scent can be difficult and very time consuming. So after proper searching, let me introduce to you 5 Eco-Friendly Perfumes that are unique, well-crafted, and all natural with long-lasting scents.
Aveda Ancient Attar Pure-fume Spirit Aroma Spray- “Inspired by the ancient art of Indian attar perfumes, Ancient Attar is created with 100% botanical essential oils, including traditional attar ingredients, rose and sandalwood, creating a modern, feminine aroma.” (Retail $70)
L’Occitane Verbena Harvest Eau De Toilette- A fresh, captivating scent of Verbena with a rosy mix of geranium and lemon tree. I love the scent of the tropics. It’s great to wear after shower and the perfect summer fragrance. (Retail $46)
Demeter Vintage Naturals Patchouli- A hand-crafted fragrance centered around the scents of patchouli, orange, cardamom, cedar, vetiver, and nutmeg. Made with all natural ingredients with packaging made from recycled materials. (Retail $68)
Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Solid Perfume- A solid perfume with blends of spicy blood orange, strawberry, raspberry, and juicy mandarin. It’s formulated with natural essential oils, organic soy, and coconut waxes. 100% Vegan! (Retail $9)
Ecco Bella Eaus de Parfum- A fresh, light scent of Lemon Verbena derived from oils of lemon, lemongrass, geranium, and rosemary. Another great summer-inspired fragrance! (Retail $21.50)
Here’s your chance to win one of these natural fragrances. Two lucky readers will enjoy Pacifica Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Solid Perfume Travel Set. The trio set includes:
Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Soy Candle
Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Body Butter
Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Guava Solid Perfume
Matches
Beautifully patterned gift box
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I’ve been a fan of Shu Uemura Cleansing oil for a while now because it keeps the skin well balance while removing away makeup and dirt. I questioned using this product in the beginning because I have oily skin and I thought the cleansing oil would only exacerbate the problem. That couldn’t be furthest from the truth! It helped my skin by removing excess oil and it even help keep my acne under control. Shu uemura cleansing oils has been to my rescue numerous times and now they have revamped the cleansing oils with a new playful packaging. Shu Uemura collaborates with manga artist and beauty expert Moyoco Anno to design limited-edition cleansing oils. The packaging is beautiful. I’m a manga fan so I’m quite tempted to buy one.
I have always been a sucker for designers that collaborates and my favorite collaboration at the moment will be coming this fall. Jimmy Choo will be arriving at all 200 H&M stores starting November 14th. This news has been spreading like wildfire across the fashion sites and I thought I should share this with you since it is going to be a hot new addition to H&M. The collection will feature shoes, handbags, and accessories for men and women.
“Jimmy Choo will bring to H&M a sophisticated, fashion forward, accessible and glamorous collection – the perfect party pieces to buy now and then wear out that night!” Tamara Mellon, Founder and President, Jimmy Choo.
“We adore Jimmy Choo’s shoes and bags. They are glamorous and sexy, and they add instant style to the simplest of outfits. I like the way we have worked with clothes to accessorize the shoes and bags rather than the other way around. This collaboration is particularly exciting because it’s our first shoe designer collection. It’s a joy to be able to offer top end designer shoes and bags of excellent quality to our customers.” Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor, H&M.
H&M is one of my favorite stores so I’m so excited about this collaboration. I surely can’t wait for fall to hit now!
I’ve been talking a lot about perfumes lately because I love to encounter new scents that have a delightful aroma. I recently discovered my love for perfume oils because they are far more sophisticated and leaves a long-lasting scent. Since it contains NO alcohol, the scent can last for hours, it’s less irritant, doesn’t dries the skin, and it has a longer shelf life. I’m talking years! If you’ve never tried perfume oils, than let me share with you 6 perfume oils that I love and smells heavenly.
The Body Shop Vanilla Perfume Oil- I have a soft spot for vanilla scents and the first time I took a whiff of this oil, it was too irresistible to put down. Very warm and sweet scent.
Kiehls Essence Oils in Grapefruit- Lovely scent mixed with fresh citrus fruits. The perfect fragrance for a nice sunny day. This oil is packaged in an elegant amber glass combined with a roller ball vial for easy portability.
Clean Pure Perfume Oil- The quintessential Clean scent. Very fresh and soapy yet sweet. It smells like fresh laundry with hints of citrus fruits, lavender and white musk. Perfect if you like the fresh scent of clean clothes.
Philosophy Amazing Grace Concentrated Perfume Oil- Philosophy best-selling fragrance is now in oil form. This floral scent is fabulous and infinitely feminine. You can wear it for any occasion and it fits nicely in your purse. An amazing scent that is also clean and fresh.
The Soapbox Co. Arcana Poison Candy- I was first introduce to this perfume by my best friend. She convinced me try it and I must say that I had a huge craving for butterscotch. Designed in a beautiful bottle, the perfume oil also contained scents of strawberries, cinnamon, rich cream, and honey. Now that’s very sweet and tasty!
Bigelow Perfume Oil in Vanilla- I told you I can’t resist the smell of vanilla. Another incredible scent that is lovely and sweet.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a huge event that I always look forward to and with only 3 weeks away, now is the time to start pre-ordering your favorite beauty brands. There are over 100 beauty brands participating this year (Juicy Couture, Chanel, NARS, Laura Mercier, Marc Jacobs, Bobbi Brown, Dior, Clarins, and many more) so line up and get your hands on the beauty bargains, limited-edition items, and all the hottest exclusives starting July 17th to August 2nd.
You can preorder your items right now at nordstrom.com, or stop by your local Nordstrom and preorder there.
Here’s a sneak peek of some items that will have you pulling out your credit card.
Laura Mercier Renaissance Collection ($65, 167 Value)- Exclusive set that features 7 must-have items of the season including a chic cosmetic bag.
MAC Look In a Box- Seductress ($49.50; $100 Value)- 5 full-size products to give any glamour girl a sultry, sexy look.
Lancome 4 piece Brush Set with Indigo Blue Cosmetic Bag- ($52; $119.50 Value)
If you pre-order online, Nordstroms will ship out your item starting July 17th. Start pre-ordering your beauty goodies now!
Chapstick True Shimmer Lip Balms- I’ve always been a fan of Chapstick since I was in middle school. It’s great to see the line upgrade its balms with gorgeous shades and added shine. True Shimmers smells yummy and leaves the right amount of shimmer on the lips. It softens and moisturizes too. I tried these 4 flavors and I absolutely love them.
Q-tips Vanity Pack- No more boring white boxes. Q-tips is looking more stylish with their new containers. I received 4 Q-tips Vanity Packs and each one comes with a cool and funky design. The new vanity packs can now be used as a decorative decor that will add some pop to your vanity area. I also love the Q-tip drawer which slides out very nicely for easy access. This ultimate beauty tool has been to my rescue several times to blend and touch-up my makeup. Need help rescuing your beauty routine, check out 
