Now that the holiday buzz has faded and the warmth of spring is still months away, the cold, grey, dreary days of winter can give anyone the wintertime blues. That’s why I wanted to offer you lifestyle and skincare guru to the stars and formerly the host of his own Denmark television series on happiness, Ole Henriksen’s his simple tips to get happy in an instant. There’s a reason the Danish press has dubbed him as the “happiest man alive”!
Ole’s Six Instant Mood Boosters:
· Eat right: Every morning, I start my day off with a breakfast of oatmeal, cooked with flax seed and mixed with blueberries, blackberries and raspberries to keep my blood sugar up, which is key to a good mood.
· Exercise: Start your day off moving. Even a 15 minute walk will up your energy. I loves the gymnastic rings. When I exercise on my rings the experience is that of a relaxing meditation – like floating in mid air like I’m on cloud nine.
· Bond and laugh with friends: For women, female bonding sends joyful, calming signals to the brain. One of the greatest joys is a good belly laugh that goes on forever and ever! I can’t get enough of it, it’s part of my daily life.
· Apply OLEHENRIKSEN truth revealed: My truth revealed super crème spf 15 contains my own Omega 3 Happiness Concentrate. This “Happiness Concentrate” increases the release of dopamine (a neurotransmitter involved in the sensation of happiness) and improves microcirculation for a radiant complexion.
· Drink tea: Green tea increases dopamine in the brain, which chemically lifts your mood.
· See the light: The shorter daylight hours of the winter can make us feel down. If you can’t get outside for some sunshine, try sitting with a light box for twenty minutes a few times a week to lift your mood.
With recent study findings showing that a positive mood helps people think more creatively, we have even more reason to get ourselves into a upbeat state of mind!
In honor of Valentine’s Day Genesis Today is giving away $2000 cash and a lovers gift basket to the winner. To enter the contest upload a photo to the Genesis Today Facebook page of you with a 64oz bottle of Cranberry Goji. Genesis Today will pick 5 finalists and put them up for a vote and the winner will get $2000 cash and a lovers gift basket.
Since it is a Twitter party they of course have great prizes, 10 people will each win a 64 oz bottle of Genesis Today Cranberry Gogi juice. On top of that they will have Dr. Robert Wildman, a nutrition expert from Genesis Today, joining us to answer all your nutrition questions. Be sure to follow @TheNutritionDoc on Twitter.
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Make 2011 the year for perfect skin with Sephora Collection Skincare. This new and complete range of targeted care products for face and body is free of parabens, GMO’s, triclosan, sulfates and phthalates, offering effective results that are suitable for even the most sensitive skin.
At the core of the collection is HydroSenn+™, a new and exclusive plant-derived active ingredient proven in clinical testing to be more effective than hyaluronic acid at adding moisture to the skin. HydroSenn+™, combined with additional targeted ingredients, result in a high performance line with good-for-your-skin ingredients and luxurious textures.
This collection also provides multiple options, from multi-tasking products, age defying formulas to the most effective makeup removers. The line also features straight-forward product names, clear product achievement descriptors and color-coded packaging based on solutions, such as cleansing, hydration, anti-aging and body care, making the line easy to shop and easy to understand.
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Here is hairstylist Creighton Bowman’s 2-day diary of his work with the amazing Melissa Leo who is at Sundance promoting her movie “Red State”, won a Golden Globe and was just nominated for the Oscars!
Day 1:
“For our fist look I decided to bring out her natural curls. Starting on towel dried hair I used Leonor Greyl Algues Et Fleurs styling spray for curly hair from root to ends. Then, I added Eclat Naturel styling cream to make her curls soft and shiny. Using a diffuser on my blow dryer and on a low setting, I dried in all her natural waves. To finish this great natural look, a couple drops of Serum De Soie Sublimateur frizz protector was perfect! Her hair stayed all night!”
Day 2:
“The Oscar announcements hit Sundance! I wanted Melissa to look extra special, but still maintaining the natural look of this film festival. Blown out beautiful hair with soft waves was a perfect way to go.
Starting on towel dried hair, I used Leonor Greyl Voluforme styling spray from root to ends. Using a medium sized round brush, I did a standard blow out to straighten her curls, followed with a light misting of Condition Naturelle heat protecting spray so I could use a 3/4" curling iron to create soft natural waves. 2 drops of Serum De Soie Sublimateur for great shine and a couple sprays of Laque Souple soft styling spray completed this awesome look on such a big day! It held up during an interview outside in a snow storm! Amazing!”
Hairstylist Creighton Bowman and makeup artist Sonia Lee wanted to share with you their tips on how they got Zooey Deschanel ready for her premiere of “My Idiot Brother” at Sundance.
Sonia prepped her skin with Votre Vu skin care before applying very light makeup:
“I started with SpecialEyes Intensive Eye Treatment, Champagne Kisses Enhancing Lip Balm and Tragic Magic Rescue Crème for a good nourishing base all over the face, eyes and lips – which is essential in the weather we have at Sundance. Then, I used Amour d’Ore multi-vitamin oil for face, body and hair, applied some Luxee Yeux Eye Beauty Balm for even more moisture around the eyes, and finished with Attentive Crème de Nuit for sensitive skin. These really soothed her skin for a long-lasting fresh look.”
If you liked Zooey’s long soft waves, here is how Creighton achieved the look:
“Starting on towel-dried hair, I used Leonor Greyl Lait Luminescence Bi-Phase detangling milk sprayed on the ends. Then, from root to ends, I used Mousse Au Lotus Volumatrice volumizing mousse to give lift at the crown. I used a medium sized round brush to smoothe her hair. Then I gave a light spraying of Condition Naturelle heat protecting spray all over. Using a 1" curling iron, I created soft waves to her super long hair. Perfect for a winter Sundance look!”
Their expertise in fragrance, color, wax, product formulations and packaging differentiates them from other lines in this industry. They strive to coordinate all of these attributes to yield a superior quality fragrance. The fragrances we offer vary from the simple warmth of Cinnamon to more complex fine fragrances like Bamboo & Blossoms, Blushing Tulips, or Classic Linen. To guarantee consistency across the product lines, each and every fragrance is specifically formulated to provide the strong and "true to the end" fragrance our customers have come to associate with Greenleaf.
Their Signature Candles ($16) make an elegant statement with their pleasant fragrances. She just recently added two new scent to their line, Haven and Trellis.
I recently received two candles from their signature line, Blushing Tulips and Roses. Great as receiving a bouquet of flowers, these particular scents would make great gifts for Valentine's Day! I don't have a preference since both smell really good. "Roses" has a light, yet beautiful scent. While on the other hand, "Blushing Tulips" has a much stronger smell (with a tinge of sandalwood and musk) that is just as beautiful as the other scent. Other scents I wouldn't mind trying are Valencia (a mix of mandarin, lily, cashmere, musk, woodsy notes, and jasmine), Vanilla, Orange & Honey, Magnolia, and Tuscan Vineyard.
I also received the Large Rose Sachet ($2.50), which is great for any room, vehicle, and vacuum cleaner bags. You can even simmer the contents to enjoy this fragrance! The Rose sachet has a surprisingly stronger scent than the candle. I placed this sachet in my closet and I am surprised how strong the scent is even after a few weeks. Definitely a steal at $2.50!
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We just heard from makeup artist Sonia Lee how she prepped Emma Roberts’ skin to make her look more radiant than ever for her premiere of “Homework” at Sundance, last weekend:
“Emma Roberts has gorgeous young skin. I started with Votre Vu SpecialEyes Intensive Eye Treatment before I applied makeup, and used a bit of Amour d'Ore multi- vitamin oil for face, body and hair to prep her skin and keep the moisture in. Champagne Kisses Enhancing Lip Balm made her lips feel soft and gave me the perfect base for lip color.”
From Brad Pitt to Orlando Bloom, Kate Bosworth to Britney Spears, the stars just can't get enough of this Parisian dynamo.
In just 3 short years, this hairstylist extraordinaire managed to conquer the toughest city and clientele in the world.
Today she not only owns Beverly Hills' hippest salon at the Beverly Wilshire on Rodeo Drive, but manages to travel the world keeping her jet-set star clientele happy.
Yet for all her chic credentials, Lea remains the warmest, funniest, least affected person in what can often be a very affected town and business.
Perhaps that's why Beverly Hills has so quickly and happily embraced Paris' latest export as their stylist of choice for beautiful, glamorous hair.
Lea's vision of beauty is now a tangible reality for her clients in and out of the salon with the launch of Lea Journo Cosmetique - a performance hair care collection created by Lea for glamorous, beautiful, healthy-looking hair.
If you suffer from dry and / or damaged hair, the Travel Size Hydra-Riche Hydrating Shampoo ($10) will truly deliver moisture that your hair is in need of. It has a slightly minty smell that I find natural and refreshing. It also gives my hair a fresh and clean feeling without stripping my hair like some shampoos have a tendency to do. When used in conjunction with their Travel Size Hydra-Riche Hydrating Conditioner ($10), your hair will look lush and healthy! You can also give your hair an extra healthy boost with their Revive French Plum Oil ($65), which is ultra conditioning and indulging.
Whenever I have the extra time, I love to use their Pouf Volumizing Spray ($28) to add more bounce and shine to my hair. My hair is somewhat thick, but some days it looks thin, depending on what product(s) I've used in my hair. I like that this product doesn't weigh my hair down like some do and gives my hair the boost that it needs! It has a light, yet pleasant scent of Tahitian Vanilla extract to UV protect and de-stress.
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Long, lovely hair can be yours in just a few weeks with our latest giveaway, the Longhairlovers 4-Product Healthy Hair Growth System! This powerful blend of natural & organic ingredients includes Longhairlovers' patent-pending formula that naturally encourages hair growth at the root for faster, healthier hair growth. Longhairlovers products are developed by a professional trichologist (hair and scalp expert) whose own hair reaches to her waist! Perfect for all hair types and ethnicities. If you never thought you could grow your hair before, enter our giveaway and you could be the lucky winner on her way to longer, more beautiful hair!
Longhairlovers was founded in 1999 by Jennifer Bahney, a professional journalist and student of Trichology – an academic para-medical scientific discipline of the hair and scalp. Jennifer believes in a holistic approach to hair care that includes proper nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction, as well as chemically-limited products with organic ingredients.
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Their name reflects the three legs of their message and their mission – caring, responsibility, and self-worth. They care about you, and they care about our planet. They feel responsible for the wellness and beauty of each other and for the generations that will follow us. In choosing a name for their company, they searched for one word that would convey who they are. When they couldn't find that word, they created their own. Lidaremé (pronounced Lid-Are-May), means "I give myself". Their name, and the products that carry their name, remind their customers – who give so much of themselves every day helping and nurturing others – that they must not forget to take care of themselves. Give yourself and your body a treat. You've earned it. And you deserve it.
The Power Trio Gift Set ($50) includes Skinsensual Oil, The Balm, and Coconut Citrus Body Scrub, which are their three best sellers. The gift set comes in a large cotton jewelry bag. With the Skinsensual Oil, you have a choice of three fragrances to choose from: Ylang Ylang & Sandalwood, Lavender, and Vanilla Citrus. I opted for the Ylang Ylang & Sandalwood since I am very fond of these two scents.
One of my most favorite beauty products to use are body scrubs. Therefore, I was thrilled to try out theirs! Their Coconut Citrus Body Scrub smells like it is almost good enough to nibble on. Tantalizing scents of Coconut and Lemon makes it quite tempting! Most importantly, this scrub rejuvenates the skin by gently sloughing off dead skin cells and leaving it soft and smooth.
Note: Use during bath or shower. Massage onto moist skin with hands or luffah, rinse with warm water. Coconut oil may harden if kept in cool temperature, will melt on contact with skin. Use once or twice weekly. Best used prior to shaving.
I'm usually not particularly fond of body balms, because most of the ones I tried before leave an icky, greasy feeling. That isn't the case at all with theirs! It makes my skin feel soft, smooth, and hydrated without a tinge of greasiness. I love that it also has a soothing and earthy scent. This has been my go-to product during this season. This body balm was even featured in Everyday with Rachael Ray!
Skinsensual is a sensational body and massage oil that is great at relaxing sore muscles and hydrating the skin. It is free from synthetic ingredients and potential allergy causing nut oils. This body oil contains pure, therapeutic grade Apricot Kernel Oil which is safe and gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. I love using it after I take a shower. It makes my skin feel soft and supple.
Overall, this is a great kit to have to get through the winter!
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Saks Fifth Avenue, Harper's Bazaar and Estee Lauder are proud the second-annual Fabulous at Every Age search! They've collaborated to find five of America’s most fabulous women, ages 20-60+ and honor them at a gala hosted by Estee Lauder spokes model Elizabeth Hurley.
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Saks Fifth Avenue has teamed up with Estee Lauder and Harper’s Bazaar to find five of America’s chicest women, ages 20-60+, in the second-annual Fabulous at Every Age search, inspired by one of the magazine’s most popular features. The event will take at select Saks Fifth Avenue Stores from January 20-22 from 11:00am until 6:00pm local time. (See below for specific dates.)
To enter the contest, you can nominate yourselves or other fabulous women at at all-day casting calls at select Estée Lauder counters at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores where women will have the chance to get a makeup touch-up from a Beauty Advisor, try the Fabulous at Every Age lip colors, then pose for a digital photo which can be uploaded immediately to the contest .
Five finalists, each representing a decade between 20 and 60+, will receive a $5,000 cash prize and be honored at a VIP party hosted by Estée Lauder Spokesmodel Elizabeth Hurley at Hearst Tower in New York City on April 12. One grand prize winner will be selected from the finalists and receive an additional cash prize of $5,000.
EVENT DATE: 1/20/2011
STORE: Beverly Hills
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 310-275-4211 x 5362
EVENT DATE: 1/20/2011
STORE: Boston
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 617-262-8500 x5330
EVENT DATE: 1/20/2011
STORE: Chicago
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 312-944-6500 x5362
EVENT DATE: 1/20/2011
STORE: New York City
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 212-940-2155
EVENT DATE: 1/20/2011
STORE: Orlando
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 407-816-5416
EVENT DATE: 1/21/2011
STORE: Las Vegas
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 702-840-1362
EVENT DATE: 1/21/2011
STORE: Richmond
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 804-320-6960 x 5362
EVENT DATE: 1/22/2011
STORE: Cincinnati
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 513-421-6800 x 5362
EVENT DATE: 1/22/2011
STORE: Dallas
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 972-716-7000 x 5243
EVENT DATE: 1/22/2011
STORE: Houston Galleria
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 713-627-0500 x 5557
EVENT DATE: 1/22/2011
STORE: Short Hills
ESTÉE LAUDER COUNTER: 973-315-1362
Shoppers will receive the designer bag with any $150 Beauty.com purchase. For this exclusive partnership, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig re-imagined the evening clutch as a glamorous, beauty-savvy accessory. The lustrous black fabric exterior boasts tiers of ruffles and a dramatic bow, while a top-zip reveals a silky ballet-pink interior. The limited edition gift arrives stocked with 17 beauty samples, including a shopping card for $10 off future Beauty.com purchases.
"This season we wanted to create a beauty bag that could double as a chic day or night clutch. The draped bow detail and ruffles are Marchesa signatures and the classic noir finish will go with any outfit. We also made it roomy enough for even the most extensive beauty collection, so you can carry everything or nothing at all and still look chic regardless of where you go."
— Marchesa co-founders Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig.
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2. Urban Decay™ De-Slick in a Tube
3. Fekkai Advanced™ Brilliant Glossing Shampoo
4. Nick Chavez® Amazon Infinity Mist
5. Exuviance® Rejuvenating Treatment Masque
6. Borghese Crema Saponetta Cleansing Face & Body Bar
7. Origins Checks and Balances™ Frothy Face Wash
8. GoSmile® Touch Up® Watermelon Mint
9. Laura Geller Wonder Wand Eye Brightener
10. Darphin PREDERMINE Firming Wrinkle Repair Serum
11. bareMinerals® Original Foundation in Medium Beige with Brush
12. Bliss® FatGirlSlim™ Skin Firming Cream
13. Dr. Dennis Gross™ Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel
14. Clean™ Warm Cotton Eau de Perfume
15. Jonathan Product™ Finish Control™ High Shine Aerosol Hairspray
16. Phyto™ Phytocitrus Restructuring Mask
17. Alterna® Bamboo Smooth Pure Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil
"We're thrilled to kick off the New Year with a blockbuster Marchesa creation for Beauty.com shoppers," says president of Beauty.com, Kathleen McNeill. "It's a portable and sophisticated piece, filled with high-performance beauty products for a stylish start to 2011."
Julianna Margulies’ braided chignon looked great at the Golden Globes on Sunday night! Read on for tips from hairstylist Matthew Monzon on how to get the look:
“We wanted to go with something simple, chic, and somewhat understated. We started off with clean damp hair. I took Leonor Greyl Sérum de Soie Sublimateur and worked it into the hair through the ends. Then, I blow-dried straight with a round brush to give some volume through the top. Once dry, I pulled the hair back into a low ponytail and secured with a bungee-band and did a fishtail braid to create a bit of texture and interest to the chignon. Once finished with the braid I wrapped the braid and pinned it into a chignon and finished off the look with Elnet hairspray.”
She's iconic. She's adored. She's known around the world. Now, Hello Kitty is bringing her playful spirit to a new beauty line presented exclusively at Sephora. This sophisticated collection mixes the essence of Hello Kitty with a touch of style and fun. With charming designs and luxurious formulas infused with ingredients she loves, Hello Kitty Beauty is the ultimate must-have. Hello Kitty. Hello Pretty.
It’s here! Hello Kitty Beauty has arrived on Sephora.com, and they’re celebrating with the ultimate charity auction on eBay. Now through January 27th, you can bid on incredible Hello Kitty packages, with 100% of the proceeds from the event benefiting the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Click here to bid. You’ll find Hello Kitty Beauty in stores when the auction ends on January 27th. Shop Hello Kitty on Sephora.com.
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