Long Hairstyles 2010

YSL Rouge Volupté Perle for Fall 2010

Rouge Volupté Perle ($34), a new formula of YSL's Rouge Volupté has been introduced in six shades for fall. Called a Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick with SPF 15, Rouge Volupté Perle is going to be just as popular as its award-winning sister, Rouge Volupté.

Early in July, I showed you a sneak peek at the fall collection. It's in stores now and definitely worth your consideration. What follows in italics is YSL's description of this new Rouge Volupté.

An object of every woman's desires, Rouge Volupté's luxurious...outer packaging reveals a creamy lipstick that leaves your lips nourished, feeling smooth and soft, and looking glossy and irresistible. Presented in a romantic and elegant golden metallic case, with a mirror on top for quick and easy application throughout the day, and an intricate carving of the Yves Saint Laurent logo.

Rouge Volupté Perle is available in six new pearly, perfect-for-fall shades: #101 Beige Caress, #102 Coral Sun, #103 Sparking Pink, #104 Stellar Pink, #105 Insolent Beige, and #106 Mesmerizing Purple.

I thought all of them were pretty. Coral Sun, #102, isn't my personal best shade, but anyone with warm-toned skin will love it. Mesmerizing Purple, #106, is very dark. It's seasonal and trendy. I'll bet it earns a large, cult following.

The two I purchased Friday at Saks are Insolent Beige, #105, shown at the top of my arm photo, and Stellar Pink, #104. Look at the difference between the YSL Web site swatch shade above and the actual color of Insolent Beige! I wish beauty companies could figure out a better way to display the colors of their makeup online. I know that display settings account for part of the difference, but not all of it.

Both of these shades are perfect for me - love them! Insolent Beige isn't beige; it's a complex shade with rose, mauve, and brown in it. Stellar Pink has just enough warmth that it doesn't scream "pink." It does earn "extra credits" for brightening my face. Rouge Volupté Perle is hydrating and feels great on my lips. I could have purchased more of the shades, but instead I came away with the new blusher and one of the eye shadow duos. I'll show them to you within the next day or two.

You can purchase Rouge Volupté Perle at YSL Beauty's Web site and at all the department stores, such as Saks, that offer YSL's fabulous makeup.

Top photos courtesy of YSL Beauty

Side Swept Hairstyles

Side Swept Hairstyles

Side Swept Hairstyles

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Side Swept Hairstyles

kim kardashian Side Swept Hairstyles

Side swept hairstyles bangs are easy to wear and suit nearly every facial shape. It’s also a great way to wear your hair if you’re trying to grow out your bangs. Side swept hair is a casual, classic look you can put together in no time.

Side hairstyles with swept bangs for prom are coming back from the ’80s, but with a more sophisticated lower center of gravity. While the hair are attractive and relatively simple, “Cosmopolitan” magazine has a style that is more loose and relaxed, using bobby pins instead.

There are a few ways to wear side swept hairstyles bangs with long hair.If you hair is worn down and straight, a flat iron may be used to get flawlessly smooth strands. Keep side bangs from hanging limply by blow drying them diagonally in the direction you prefer them to lie, gripping them with a round brush as you blow dry. Finish by applying a spot of hair wax evenly onto bangs to keep them in place. If hair is worn wavy, bangs may still be kept straight for a polished and glossy look.

Sneak Peek at Giorgio Armani Beauty's Night Viper Collection for Fall 2010

Giorgio Armani will be rolling out several phases of new color for fall. I got the scoop on all of it yesterday. One phase has made an appearance at the Armani Beauty Web site, but is not available at Saks in Chevy Chase - not yet, at least. Night Viper is all about "nocturnal chic." The small collection includes a Maestro Eye Shadow Quad, an Eyes to Kill Palette, a new shade of Eyes to Kill Mascara, a Blending Blush Duo, and three new shades of Rouge d'Armani Lipstick.

The Maestro Eye Shadow Quad ($59) has shades of inky blue, the Armani star shade, along with dark brown, icy brown, and silver - inspired by the deep tones of night. This looks pretty, wearable, and like something I would purchase. So I did!

The #7 Eyes to Kill Palette ($59) is all about plum, with pure mauve (satin finish), ink black (satin finish), and aubergine purple (metallic finish). Seen below left, it appears to be rather daring - certainly not quite as wearable.




Of the two shadow palettes, I'm sure I will prefer the Maestro Quad. I don't look very good with red-toned plum on my eyelids. It gives me either a recently crying look - or one of extreme fatigue. Neither is flattering.

On the other hand, the Blending Blush Duo in Shimmering Pale and Dark Raspberry ($85) looks like it was made for me! I love these shades, shown at right. Blending Blush Duo was created with Armani's Micro-fil cream texture that allows the blush to morph into fluid color on contact with the skin. The result is soft, flushed color and subtle highlighting that sculpts the face very nicely. It's easy to apply and blend. This one is a must-have for me, even though it is $25 more than the other Blending Blush duos! That was shocking. My order, with two items, tallied to $144!

The new Rouge d'Armani Lipstick ($30) fall colors are:

• 602 - soft pink,
• 603 - black purple,
• 604 - deep ruby.
  

All are dark and dramatic. Even #602 is a very pigmented pink. I need to see these before I spend.

Rounding out the collection is an Eyes to Kill Mascara ($30) in Blue Grey Night, a very attractive greyed navy.

I had wanted to see the shades at Saks before I purchased. Since they didn't have them and don't expect to before next month, I ordered the quad and blush from Armani's Web site today. Other than the price shock, I'm excited.

Through today, Armani is offering free shipping if you order any item from Night Viper. If you can't wait - like me - head over now.

Update 8/5: The price of the Blending Blush Duo is $49, not $85. The Web site was incorrect. See my 8/5 post for more details and swatches.

Photos courtesy of UrCosme

Weekend Roundup - July 31

Bye Bye July! I can happily kiss this month goodbye. It has been amazingly hot and dry in the DC area. We expect hot summers here, but this one has been brutal, with almost everything Mother Nature could throw our way.

We have so much to share in the beauty roundup this week - from summer to fall, short hair to long, and every color of beauty in between!

If you're going to spend your hard-earned dollars on a makeup palette, you really want to make sure you get the best use out of the colors. So many palettes offer one or two must-have's, and the rest are never used. Gaia from The Non-Blonde had to decide which of two different palettes to select, and she shared with us the one she chose from NARS.

Kari at Fab Over Forty has renewed her love of makeup with a brand that's an old favorite. This week she shared with us some of the newest products to the line and how she's back to using Elizabeth Arden.

Cindy, our Prime Beauty gal, had the opportunity to interview makeup artist Lori Taylor from Smashbox Cosmetics. Read what tips and tricks she learned!

Growing your hair out can be a daunting experience. Kelly from Gouldylox Reviews has been sharing with us her hair-growing experience. I think she's getting younger with every inch of growth! Kelly has a giveaway of five of her favorite Peter Lamas Chinese Herbs hair products that have helped her along the way. Be sure to enter!

While we're on the subject of hair, would you rather be blond or brunette, or how about highlights? Anne at Beauty Xposé showed us a virtual site where we can test drive a new hair color without opening a box or stepping foot in a salon. See Anne's results!

Karla Sugar shared her swatches of the latest Lancôme Fall Collection, French Coquettes. Take a peek at these rich, lovely shades at The Next Best Thing to Going Shopping Yourself. I purchased the exquisite La Rose Déco compact. Lancôme has nailed trendy again!

Do your eyebrows need a little extra help to look their best? Laurie at Product Girl showed us how we can have great brows and contribute to a good cause by purchasing IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil.

I spent some time describing my adoration of the Guerlain eye palettes from the Champs-Élysées Fall 2010 Collection. Yesterday, I even raved about "the competition's palettes" with my favorite Armani buddy. Check out Best Things in Beauty for my swatching and swooning over the palettes. You must also go see Gaia's swatches of 93 Rue de Passy (one I didn't buy) at The Non-Blonde.

And one last thing...Kristen of Beauty Addict fame has been on a blogging hiatus for months. She's back! I added her to my "Favorite Blogs" to make it convenient for you to bop over to her blog now and then. Hers was one of the first beauty blogs I started reading. We are thrilled to see her writing again!

I'll start another giveaway contest tomorrow - and tonight I'll have a few of my new fall YSL Beauty purchases to show you. Come on back after your tour!

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia

Yes, it's as exciting as it sounds! I'm wearing Jo Malone's new English Pear & Freesia Cologne, even though it's not due to be introduced until September.

They had a bottle on display at Saks at Chevy Chase, Maryland. After I sprayed it all over my arm, I swooned. I told Loyd Cassler "I have to have it - now. I need this. I love this." It was nowhere to be sold! He assured me he would get his hands on it as fast as possible. The Jo Malone rep was not there to explain to us why the bottle was out for testing, but there was no product to sell. It was such a tease!

Jo Malone's new fragrance is said to marry poetry and perfume because it was inspired by the ode “To Autumn” by John Keats. It's a fruity floral and as pretty as it gets.

Upon first spray, there's a burst of King William Pear in its top notes. White freesia (always one of the most fragrant flowers in a bouquet) is among the scent’s heart notes. Amazingly, its dry-down includes patchouli, white amber, and musk. I don't smell the patchouli, which I normally despise. Strange, huh? I do smell the musk.

I can't wait to get my own bottle!

Update 7/31: Saks says "very soon." I'm now on their waiting list.

Photo courtesy of WWD

new outfit

All H&M, shoes: Mezura

Here is one new outfit I bought during my shoppingday. The colours are very nude and pastel, but I really love it.
It's classy and simple.
I also bought other things wich I will show you some other time.
Tomorrow it's my last day in the store, Then I really have vacations! Sunday I'm going to play paintball with friends, I hope
I don't return with to many bruses :).

Greetz and love, X

Styling Curly Prom Hairstyles

Curly prom hair ranges from updos to loose flowing locks. Prom hairstyles are also good for other formal events. Find pictures, videos and articles about curly prom hairstyles

One of the most popular prom looks for curly prom hairstyles is the up do, which tucks the hair up and allows curls to fall throughout the style with tendrils coming to frame the face. To create this hairstyle at home creates a French twist with the side and back sections of hair that are being used to create the hairstyle. Use small tendrils that are around the face through the layers to frame the style and tuck flowers into the side of the sophisticated twist.

Since this is one of the most popular prom hairstyles, it has been replicated, modernized and updated through many generations. It is perfect for curly hair as volume is added to the style with the use of the already present curls.

Retro Bangs Hairstyle For Girls 2010 | HAIRCUTS FOR WOMENS

Retro blonde hairstyles with bangs for girls Photos:

Retro Bangs Hairstyle For Girls 2010

Best 2010 Modern Medium Layered Hairstyles with Fringe | HAIRCUTS FOR WOMENS

Fringe hairstyle are popular in 2009 with different styles like pixie fringe, blunt fringe and fairly long fringe hairstyles and sleek fringe for long hairstyle. Fringe hairstyle is suitable for any face shape .Bang hairstyle is very popular in 2010 for specially Winter season . Take a look at some of the popular types of fringe hairstyle for winter 2010:

Modern Medium Layered Hairstyles with Fringe

Modern Medium Layered Hairstyles with Fringe

Modern sexy medium hairstyles for 2010 | HAIRCUTS FOR WOMENS

An incredibly large number of medium hairstyles are available to choose from. With hairstyles that range from conservative, to the ultra sexy it is the perfect choice for most people.

Modern sexy medium hairstyles for 2010

Regardless of whether you are looking for something that is versatile or just a haircut that will look good on any occasion this is frequently a perfect option. And it is important to realize that as you are working to select the perfect style you need to consider the amount of time that it will take to maintain the medium hairstyle.

Many of the medium hairstyles that you can select will take an extreme amount of time to maintain and hairstyle, which can create problems in busy schedules.

Modern sexy medium hairstyles for 2010

The Friday Forum - July 30

It's Friday, which means it's time for The Friday Forum. Today, I have a special question for you. Should I continue The Friday Forum each week? I open up the blog to what you have to say about beauty products, and each week I try to put special offers and discounts in the comments to share them. This summer, there haven't been many comments on The Friday Forum, even though I know from my site counters that you're out there.

I'd like to know if you read this feature and whether you like it or not. Should I continue it, change it, or drop it? Please let me know. If no one comments, it's likely that this is our last Friday Forum (in its current form).

For now, let's enjoy this darling photo together and stick with the original purpose of The Friday Forum - to share information. Are you using a fabulous product and want to sing its praises? Tell us about it! Did you find a beauty product disappointing? Tell us why! Do you have questions others might be able to answer? We can help! Want to talk about skin care? I'm game! Just use the comments. We have busy weekends and slow ones on the forum. Some are "really slow." That's why I am trying to decide whether to continue with this Friday feature.

As usual, I will share the best beauty bits (noteworthy sales and special offers) with you over the weekend, starting with free shipping this weekend at Ramy.com. Just use the code FREESHIP in the coupon box at checkout. I'll put any other great deals in the comments.

Don't forget to enter the giveaway contest for Josie Maran's Earth Day Essentials Green-On-The-Go Kit. The deadline is Saturday night at midnight. It's a nice prize!

Just a few of the features coming up in the next few days: the incredible Rahua Shampoo; Tarte, one of my favorite brands; Nailene's cool nail products; Exuviance skin care; and more fab fragrance! Thanks for reading!

Comments?

Photo courtesy of community.adn.com

Back-to-School Beauty Preview from Clinique

Clinique has put together some pretty looks to help you master the art of color for an A+ look this fall. There are four complete looks: Nudes, Goldens to Greens, Pinks, and Violets and Blues.

Did you know...

Nudes are instant de-agers?
Goldens to greens make blue eyes bluer?
Pinks will instantly brighten your look?
Violets and blues can provide dramatic contrast?

The pairings are pretty, and the suggestions are fun. The Nudes are shown below. Check out all the looks at Clinique's Web site!

Photos courtesy of Clinique

Medium Length Choppy Hairstyles

Medium length choppy hair style is one of the most popular hair styles among Younger. This is created by cutting your hair just below to chin level or up to shoulder level. At the bottom the hair are fix in different length. This haircut normally done when hair is cut with scissors pointed up while wounding instead of the natural cross cut. Once you have done with this hair style rinse your hair completely and apply gel, mousses or wax when it is wet. Then, leave it for dry.