by | May 8, 2013 · 6:00 am

My Mother’s Day Beauty Wish List

Sunday will mark my first Mother’s Day ever. How weird it’ll be to be one of the women celebrated on this day. Weird, but pretty awesome.

If you’re new to the mom title, you can totally relate to the fact that it’s extremely difficult to squeeze in beautifying. You’re too busy fussing over everyone else. Showering is an accomplishment. Being able to blowout your hair, apply an actual makeup “look” and keep up with brow shaping, bikini line grooming and all of that stuff is pretty much a thing of the past. Am I right?

It’s led me to start fantasizing about beauty products and treatments even more than usual. So, here are the six items I’d treat myself with, if I were doing the shopping…

Tocca-Liliana-EDTNo. 1: Tocca anything.

I’ve been using the new Tocca Crema da Mano Luxe in Bianca, $20, which smells divine – it’s a blend of green tea and lemon – and the tube is gorgeous. But, I’m also hoping get my hands on their newest fragrance, Tocca Liliana Eau de Parfum, $68. It’s inspired by The Great Gatsby (what isn’t these days) and includes notes of Italian bergamot, gardenia, white peony and sandalwood.

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No. 2: Watermelon Vodka-Tini Body Duo at The Huntington Spa, $190 (Regularly $240)

This delicious duo, a special treatment the spa is featuring for spring, includes a 30-minute watermelon/basil sugar body scrub followed by an hour-long massage that involves sparkling citrus cilantro lime oil. If that doesn’t sound like heaven, know that the beautiful spa is housed in the fabulous Langham Hotel in Pasadena. I might never come home if this gift comes my way.

Marc Jacobs Honey

No. 3: Marc Jacobs Honey

While this fragrance doesn’t launch until summer, I’m already adding it to my beauty wish list. How can I not. The bottle is seriously cute. Continue reading →

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by | May 6, 2013 · 8:05 am

Emmy Rossum’s Lace Nail Art: Recreate the Met Ball 2013 Look

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The annual Costume Institute Gala at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art brought out some of the best (and worst) in beauty. Not sure what Miley Cyrus was thinking, but at least she stayed true to the punk theme. But, the deep burgundy lips, bold hair color streaks and nail looks were so worth copying.

Take Emmy Rossum’s lace nail art. So fun and actually easy to copy. Katie Hughes, Butter London Global Colour Ambassador, created the look using scraps of lace and crystals from the dress Donna Karan designed and Rossum wore. Here’s how to recreate it:

Step 1: Apply your favorite base coat.

Step 2: Swipe on two coats of Butter London Nail Lacquer in Yummy Mummy, $15.

Step 3: Apply one coat of a quick dry top coat like Butter London Hardwear P.D. Quick Top Coat, $19.

Step 4: Gently press small pieces of lace on top of your wet polish.

Step 5: Let your nails fully dry.

Step 6: Use nail glue to secure crystals in a random pattern on top of each nail to create a look that’s “both delicate and edgy,” says Hughes.

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It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month And Today Is Melanoma Monday: Here’s What You Need To Know To Be Safe This Summer

melanoma_monday_rouche.comSkin Cancer Awareness Month kicks off today, and with it, we wanted to share tips for how to keep your skin protected. This is serious business — skin cancer is the most common cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, and Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the most common cancer for 25- to 29-year-olds. Washington DC-based dermatologist, Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, shared with me her summer skin safety tips. Think you can do these this summer?

1. Wear sunscreen — broad spectrum SPF 30 or more is a must. Reapply every two to three hours when you are in direct sunlight. For the body, try Blue Lizard Sunscreen, Sensitive, $24. For your face, try Elta MD Skincare UV Facial Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 Plus, $23.

2. Stay out of the sun during peak hours (10am – 2pm). When you are out, wear hats, sunglasses, long sleeves and do your best to find shade.

3. Get a full-skin exam by your dermatologist. I did mine last week and it took ten minutes. That’s it. Do it once a year. Also, check your own skin every few months to determine if any skin lesions are changing size, shape or color. Schedule your appointment now — if you always have your appointment around Melanoma Monday, you’ll have a built-in reminder. To find a free cancer screening near you, visit the American Academy of Dermatology at aad.org.

4. If a mole has changed in size, shape or color, have it checked out immediately, says Dr. Tanzi.

5. Try a powder sunscreen. I’ve been using Tickle Time Mineral Powder Sunblock, $35, and I also dust it on my kids to reapply — it’s much easier than holding them still to slather their cheeks with cream while they are playing at the park.

6. No tanning beds. Ever. Ever. Ever.

For more stories like this, check out What You Should Know About Sunscreen Before Slathering It On and Beauty Problem Solvers of the Week: Natural Sunscreens

When’s the last time you got your skin checked?

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by | May 3, 2013 · 8:22 pm

Spring Beauty Inspired by “Mad Men’s” Peggy Olsen

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If you’ve been watching Season 6 of Mad Men, you’ve probably taken note of Megan Draper’s (Jessica Paré) over-the-top mid-’60s-style beauty looks. Dark, dramatically lined eyes, erased lips, voluminous hairstyles … you get the idea. But, the makeup looks I’ve been coveting (and wanting to recreate) are those seen on Peggy Olson (Elizabeth Moss). Kinda surprising, right?

While her looks fall more on the natural side, the makeup artists on set have been having some fun with her eyeshadow colors. But, when Olsen (Moss) wears a bright blue or seafoam-colored eyeshadow, it’s applied in a way that is subtle, yet eye-catching.

Take the photo above. In this episode, when Olsen (Moss) blinked, you could see that her lids with dusted with an electric, primary blue shade (something like Nars Matte Eyeshadow in Outremer, $24). Because the color didn’t extend beyond her creases and wasn’t swept along her lower lashes, it was super wearable. Like peekaboo eyeshadow. Something we all (regardless of age or occasion) can pull off.

Nars Matte Eyeshadow in Outremer In this Sunday’s episode, Olsen’s (Moss) lids were dusted with a sheer wash of a shimmery, light greenish shade (something like BareMinerals Velvet Eyecolor in Velvet Pistachio, $14). Unfortunately I haven’t seen a great photo of the look.

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I’m definitely going to play with wearing more color on my eyes this season. I tend to go for bold lips, but I’m ready for a change. And, Miss Olsen (Moss) will be my inspiration.

Image: Jordin Althaus/AMC

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