For the Love of Beauty ... with a ♥ for cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, haircare & fashion: November 2007

Friday, November 30, 2007

CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS

Katie's Hair

Ok, I'll admit it - NOT a Tom Cruise fan, but look how adorable Katie looks with her new hair.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise at Bambi media award ceremony in Duesseldorf, Germany

Alicia's Skin

Just look at that beautiful skin ... scrumptious

Alicia Keys smiles during a promotional event for her latest album, "As I Am," in Tokyo

FTLOB - NEWS ALERT

For The Love Of Beauty is excited to be planning some fun beauty giveaways

Be on the lookout - coming soon!!

Thursday, November 29, 2007

I'm of the philosophy that there's absolutely nothing wrong with being comfortable in one's own skin, no matter the age. I'd just like that skin to be as wrinkle-free as possible ...
I've found the "magical formulas" that keep needles and botox injections at bay with the help of REN's anti-aging line of skincare ... love it! Of all the many serums, goops, creams, gels, and more I've tried, these products actually DO instantly plump wrinkles, minimizing the lines and firming the skin. You can see the lines diminish immediately after application. You can feel it working. You'll wake with skin that is refreshed and radiant. Here's the scoop:

Revivo-Lift H11 Intensive Night Serum
A concentrated bio active night serum

A concentrated bio active night serum formulated to intensively restore the skin’s elasticity, firmness & vitality. Patented hexapeptide liposomes together with native peptides smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Myrrh Resin firms, vitamin C brightens skin tone while hyaluronic acid boosts hydration. Ginsengoside increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the skin.

Revivo-Lift Radiant Day Serum
A light bio active day serum to instantly lift, smooth & brighten

A light bio active day serum designed to instantly lift, smooth & brighten the complexion. High molecular weight protein and native peptides firm and smoothe, ginsengoside and trace elements (Zinc, Copper, Magnesium) boost radiance. Vitamin C and alpha-linoleic acid brighten the complexion while hyaluronic acid boosts hydration.

http://www.renskincare.com/ Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash

'tis better to give

Making a Difference at UNICEF's Snowflake Ball

Leoni in Calvin Klein

Téa Leoni accepted the Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award with her father in recognition of her family's continued service with young people in Africa. Leoni's late grandmother, Helenka Pantaleoni, established the U.S. Committee for UNICEF. "There wasn't a program for children when she founded the organization," Leoni said of her grandmother, speaking to an audience that included Julianne Moore, Maggie Betts, and Bryant Gumbel. "And I'm sad only that I couldn't do this with her."—Derek Blasberg

Isn't she fabulous, just look at her Julianne Moore in Viktor + Rolf

photos: Chance Yeh / Patrick McMullan http://www.style.com/

HAIRCARE LOVE

Stylist Robert Hallowell's pRAWducts

Ooh la la!!

A veritable feast for your hair ... with ingredients like soy, oat, wheat proteins, calendula, rosemary, manuka honey, orange flower, lemon, grapeseed, fennel, lavender, grapefruit, chamomile, apple extract, neroli and others these products are quite literally a gift to your hair and scalp ... delights the senses with its heavenly smell ... rich, silky hair awaits you ... and provides undeniable shine and protection, even to color-treated hair ... this shampoo and conditioner actually improved the health of my hair after just ONE use ... incredible!

Robert Hallowell, you're a genius ... xo

Good for your hair shampoo .... yes indeed! Now, don't expect a huge lather with this careful shampoo; remember, this is cleansing with wonderful, natural ingredients.

Now fortified with natural anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic ingredients Manuka honey and Manuka oil (only found in New Zealand.) Great for any scalp problems. New and improved Shine booster conditioner provides maximum moisturizing and shine enhancing properties. Extracts Rosemary of basil stimulate the scalp and promotes hair growth, while luxuriant herbal oil from the bitter orange tree leaves hair glossy, manageable and full of body!

Katharine McPhee & Penelope Cruz

These looks for Katharine and Penelope are super easy! On damp hair work a small amount of prawduct® The Flat Factor through your hair. Dry your hair with a paddle brush pointing the air towards the floor and brush. When dry, use a flat iron to smooth and close the cuticle; this also will add shine. Finish with a sprits of Love That Shine Spray for extra sheen and you’re ready for your read carpet moment!

For more info on Robert Hallowell or pRAWducts http://www.thekitchenbeautician.com/

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

BACKSTAGE: LOUIS VUITTON

Liquid Assets

Pat McGrath got the rebellious look she was going for with boldy lined lids. First, she curled the lashes with a lash curler, then used CoverGirl LineExact Liquid Liner Pen in Very Black to draw an extended wing from the inner corner of the eye out toward the temple. "The bold liner gives this look a modern feel," said the makeup artist. She finished by brushing the top lashes only with Max Factor Volume Couture Mascara in Rich Black.

Photo: Style.com

CoverGirl LineExact Liquid Liner Pen
Price: $5.99
Available at drugstores

Photo: Elissa Wiehn

A Tale of Two Cities

LONDON SPRING 2008 FASHION WEEK PREVIEW

If there's time to squeeze one cultural experience into the frantic schedule, it has to be this exhibit. Just a short trot in high heels from the main fashion tents, The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957 is a landmark show bringing to life the heyday of couture through precious dresses, the indelible photography of Beaton and Avedon, and rare documentary film footage. A lost version of Dior's 1954 Zemire gown has been unearthed from a Paris basement just in time for the 60th anniversary of the New Look, and stands alongside several of John Galliano's recent homages to "Monsieur." Also highlighted is the work of Givenchy, Balenciaga, and London's Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies.

Photo: Loomis Dean / Getty Images / Courtesy of V&A Museum

Trilogy Skincare

trilogy organic rosehip oil natural skin care

Oh ladies, if you've not checked out this wonderful creation of skincare products, you simply must do yourselves a big favor and do so ... a gorgeous line of care, down to every detail:

Product of the Day

trilogy vital moisturising cream

60g jar
NEW 50g pump dispenser now available

Our original formula vital moisturising cream has become our most lauded product. Delivering instant moisture and deeply hydrating botanical extracts in a wonderfully, light, fast absorbing day cream. It contains 12 of natures most effective active ingredients and has been described by media as "The Rolls Royce of natural moisturises." Incorporating the natural anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids found in rosehip oil with the soothing and rejuvenating properties of jojoba, evening primrose and carrot oils to assist skin repair and renewal and help reduce the visible signs of ageing or damaged skin. Leaves dry, tired skin smooth, soft and hydrated all day long. Helps maintain skin elasticity and resilience.

Hmmm ... can you say, "Perfect Christmas Gift"?

trilogy travelers

The trilogy story

At trilogy we believe quality can and should be achieved naturally. Trilogy is committed to the careful selection of the purest botanical ingredients and exceptional formulations designed for women seeking happier, healthier, truly beautiful skin.

Creators: Sarah Gibbs & Catherine de Groot

http://www.trilogyproducts.com/

Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

NEW PRODUCT ALERT

My sweet beauty divas, this is a company and website you simply MUST visit . . . but to the new product first:

Strange Invisible Perfumes Life-Changing Body Wash

This creamy body cleanser from cult perfumer Alexandra Balahoutis is handcrafted from premium botanicals and certified organic fair-trade ingredients, and is completely free of synthetic preservatives, genetically modified ingredients, parabens, petroleum, coal, tar, and industrial phthalates. Even if it doesn't change your life, it will leave your skin superbly scented. In four sublime fragrances: Wild Orange, Egyptian Rose, Lavender Vetiver, and Sicilian Lemon. Price: $35 Available at Barneys New York, NYC and L.A., and http://www.siperfumes.com/.

Photo: Nicola Kast

I've adored L'Invisble parfum by Strange Invisible Perfumes for some time now. It's described by the perfumer as:

"OAK MOSS AND A BOUQUET OF RESINS LAY IN THE SHADE OF YLANG YLANG AND BLOOD ORANGE. COURSING THROUGH THE HEART OF THIS PERFUME IS A REDOLENT FUSION OF HIBISCUS AND VANILLA THAT COILS THROUGH DIMLY LIT VEILS OF MOROCCAN RED ROSE AND SICILIAN LEMON"

I can tell you, it certainly is divine. The website, however, like the perfume, is an experience in itself. Those who enter are bathed in haunting melodies and artistic visions for the soul ... tis otherworldly.
http://www.siperfumes.com/

Monday, November 26, 2007

FALL 2007: BEAUTY WRAP-UP

Charlotte Tilbury for Zac Posen

"We are definitely enhancing the brow. We're doing it in a lighter version so it doesn't look too 'Zac.' I feel it's a modern-day New York Snow White. And we're putting a little bit of moisturizer just on here [the temples] so it does that whole dewy, fresh thing. Modern fairy tale."

Photo: Don Ashby & Olivier Claisse
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Backstage Confidential: Zac Posen

Shaker Chic

Zac Posen's unlikely theme for his Spring 2008 collection was Shakerism, and befitting the religious denomination's beliefs in communal living and celibacy, the makeup conveyed a certain austerity. "Zac wanted a modern face, one that was minimal but still glamorous," said MAC makeup artist James Kaliardos, who designed the look for the show. To Kaliardos, that translated into a monochromatic palette made up of taupes, beiges, and silvers that lent a sculptured look to the models' faces.

Photo: Don Ashby and Olivier Claisse

All About Eyes

Kaliardos centered the look around a strong eye achieved with a trio of MAC eye colors: Satin Taupe (brown with a silver-bronze shimmer) on the lid; Omega (a muted beige) in the crease and brow; and, in the inner corner of the eye, Cash Flow (green-gold with gold pearl, available in October). He followed that with a hint of black liner along the lash line and black mascara on the lashes. "The makeup was applied horizontally to pull the eye outward. It makes for a newer look," said Kaliardos.