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by | April 5, 2013 · 6:00 am

Road Trip Beauty Find: Pretty Tahoe Natural Deodorant


Pretty Tahoe Natural Deodorant

Last week I escaped the Los Angeles area for Truckee, Calif. (basically the Lake Tahoe area). One of my favorite things to do on vacation is to pick up local beauty products. On this trip I stumbled upon Pretty Tahoe Natural Deodorant, $8. Not necessarily a glamorous beauty product to try, but an essential one, for sure. And, as I’ve mentioned in previous deodorant posts, these days I only wear natural deodorants. I’m breastfeeding after all, so I figure it’s safer to stick to the chemical-free stuff.

Unlike some of the other natural deodorants I’ve tried, this one (which is made locally in Truckee, Calif.) is more of a creamy balm deodorant. You scoop out a dime-sized dollop of the stuff and swipe it under your arms. The fragrance I chose is a fantastic, and subtle, lavender mint scent. Fresh and natural-smelling. It definitely doesn’t have the crunchy, hippie vibe you might expect from a totally natural beauty product. That’s due to the fact that the base is made of coconut oil.

I’ve been wearing it for about a week and it’s quickly becoming my new favorite. Scooping the product out of the tin is actually less cumbersome than I thought it might be.

One warning though, it will melt if you leave it in a warm area, so beware.

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by | February 9, 2013 · 2:56 pm

NYFW: Obsessed With the Hairstyle Seen at the Jason Wu Show

Jason Wu Hairstyle New York Fashion Week

As many of you may know, New York Fashion Week is in full swing. And while I normally make it out to the big city to join in on the festivities, this season, I’m opting out. Having a 7-month-old at home doesn’t make travel easy, and because the good ol’ NYC is supposed to get 30 inches of snow, I think  I’m better off here in sunny California. But, that doesn’t mean I’m not scoping out all of the fabulous hairstyles and makeup looks the uber talented artists backstage are creating. And, while I comment on looks from afar, Carrie Stern Kleiner, your other Beauty Editor On Call, will be in the trenches backstage. She’ll be sure to keep you guys in the loop on the tips and tricks the amazing artists are utilizing.

my wedding

The first look I have to comment on (and share a quick how-to for) is the elegant hairstyle seen at the Jason Wu show. It’s beautiful, for sure, but it also reminds me of my wedding gown. Sigh. I wore a draped bodice Vera Wang gown made of english netting (pictured above). It was stunning. The crisscrossed fabric on the bodice looked exactly like this hairstyle created by Odile Gilbert. The style would be perfect for an occasion like a wedding. Here’s how to recreate it:

Step 1: Create a center part on damp hair then divide hair into three sections — two in front of your ears and one at the back of your head.

Step 2: Divide the back section horizontally.

Step 3: Apply a smoothing cream (try Kerastase Ciment Thermique, $39) to the lower back section and create a tight braid. Wrap the braid around the back of your head (in a flat, coil shape) and secure it with bobby pins. This will act as an anchor for your style.

Step 4: Drap the upper back section over the braid and roll your hair into a knot. Secure it over the braid to hide it.

Step 5: Apply smoothing cream to the front left section and spritz it with hairspray. Pull it over toward the right side of your head and wrap it under the knot in the center. Pin it to the braid to secure it in place.

Step 6: Repeat with the right section.

Step 7: Top the style with a bit of shine serum or spray for a super shiny finish (try Kerastase Elixir Ultime Moringa Immortel, $54) and set with hairspray.

If you’re curious to know what makeup look was paired with this gorgeous hairstyle … stay tuned for our next post.

Main Image: Courtesy of Kerastase

Wedding Photo: Courtesy of Ira Lippke and theknot.com

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by | January 14, 2013 · 6:00 am

Copy Jessica Alba’s Stunning Golden Globe Awards Makeup Look

70th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals

As promised, here’s the scoop on how to recreate Jessica Alba’s stunning makeup look from The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards. I really do think a bold lip is the way to go when it comes to special occasion makeup. A pop of color just makes everyone look like they’re having more fun.

Step 1: Makeup artist Lauren Andersen prepped Alba’s skin with primer (she used Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum, $65) and followed that with tinted moisturizer (Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free SPF 15, $55), concealer (Hourglass Hidden Corrective Concealer $32) and a subtly shimmery powder (Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder) to create dimension and a natural glow to Alba’s skin.

Step 2: Andersen contoured Alba’s cheeks with cream bronzer and added warmth to the apples of the cheeks with a rose cream blush. She used Hourglass Illume Crème-to-Powder Bronzer Duo in Sunset, $40.

Step 3: To define Alba’s eyes, Andersen smudged brown eye pencil (Hourglass Film Noir Kohl Eye Pencil in Espresso, $28) around the outer corners of her eyes. Next, she applied powder bronzer (Hourglass Superficial Waterproof Bronzer, $45) in the creases of Alba’s eyes and swiped gold shadow (Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Dune, $38) on her lids.

Step 4: Andersen finished the eyes with multiple coats of black mascara (Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara, $28) and brow pencil (Hourglass Arch Sculpting Brow Pencil in Soft Brunette, $32), which she used to amp up Alba’s arches. 

Step 5: This look wouldn’t be complete without the tangerine lipstick. Anderson used Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Riviera, $28.

Image: Courtesy of Hourglass Cosmetics

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by | December 19, 2012 · 6:00 am

10 Reasons Why a Professional Blowout is Worth Splurging On

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I was lucky enough to sneak away for a lunchtime blowout at the newest Drybar location in Pasadena, Calif. when it opened last week. And, because my stylist knew I was short on time, she enlisted a teammate to help her finish off my style in record time. Talk about service! Anyway, when I left with a newfound spring in my step, I got to thinking about all of the reasons why spending $35-40 on a professional blowdry is so worth it. Here are 10 reasons why I think you should splurge on a blowout:

1. You don’t have to wash your own hair. (This is something I dread doing and have zero time for now that I have a little one).

2. Not only do you not have to wash your own hair, but you get a relaxing head massage in the process. This visit dropped my stress level a couple of notches, no doubt.

3. If you go to Drybar, you can watch a quality chick flick while you’re getting your hair done. Bonus. Eat Pray Love was on during my visit.

4. Stress relief. I have nearly fallen asleep while having my hair blow dried. It’s seriously relaxing.

5. You can try a style that you wish you could master yourself. I’ve still never been able to create curl in my strands using a round brush alone. I’m am constantly impressed by this.

6. Unlike when you get a cut and/or color, you’re not nearly as nervous that your hair won’t come out the way you hoped. It’s just a blowdry, so even if you’re not thrilled with it, it’s so not permanent. That fact definitely takes a load off.

7. It’s an hour of “me” time. If you’re like me and have an infant at home and a job that keeps you on your toes, finding an hour for yourself is a constant challenge. Being able to sneak away for an hour at lunch and come back looking fabulous is priceless.

8. It’ll warm you up. On a chilly winter day when you just can’t get warm, a hot blowdry is just what you need. Sounds weird, but I’m always cold, so this is a fab fix.

9. You end up with a gorgeous-looking style. Duh. Even if you’re sick of your hair or don’t love your layers, a quality blowout can make you feel better about your strands.

10. The great hair high. Seriously, if your hair looks great, you feel like you can conquer the world. Or at the very least, you’ll have an extra spring in your step.

Now tell me, have you ever splurged on a blowout? Would you and why?

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