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February 3, 2012
After adding a bit of hype to the launch of its Kohl collection with the announcement that up-and-coming actress Felicity Jones would be the face of the intensely pigmented color range, Dolce & Gabbana The Makeup has unveiled the big reveal. The line finally hit shelves this week, and with it comes five shades of the newly launched The Kohl Pencil, a rich, soft-tipped stick that applies in a precise stroke and can be smudged for a more sultry effect, along with a matching selection of nail polish shades that correspond to each liner: Chocolate is a warm brown, Wild Green is a deep emerald, Peacock is a dark navy with a pure black eyeliner counterpart, Dahlia is an opulent burgundy/eggplant hybrid, and True White is, well, aptly named. There is also a Smoothe Eye Color Quad in Femme Fatale—a collection of the “ultimate neutral” shadows, according to Dolce & Gabbana creative adviser Pat McGrath, who used the combination of creams, tans, and tawny browns to build the perfect retro smoky eye backstage at the designers’ Spring show. It’s hard to pick a starting point with this collection, but the easy answer is to start with the lacquers and work your way up to the liners and shadow compact. A proper cat-eye application can take days to perfect, whereas a pristine set of dark hunter tips is just a manicure appointment away.
Available at www.saks.com.
tags: Dolce & Gabbana, Felicity Jones, Makeup, Pat McGrath
Rihanna, The Latest Blonde; Shiseido Signs Jennifer Connelly; And More…
February 3, 2012
Seeing as how it’s rare that Rihanna keeps one hairstyle for longer than a few months, we knew that her long, highlighted curls would one day come to an end. And it looks like that day is today, as Ri-Ri debuts a new, blond shag with bangs. [Us]
In somewhat of a coup, Shiseido has signed Jennifer Connelly to be the face of its Future Solution LX premium skincare line. How the raven-haired, green-eyed Connelly has gone without a beauty contract all these years is completely mind-boggling to us. [WWD]
Equally shocking is this next piece of spokesperson news: L’Oréal Paris has signed a model—not an actress—to front its forthcoming Rouge Caress lipstick line. That model is none other than Hungarian beauty Barbara Palvin. [WWD]
Willow Smith has whipped her last hair. The teen singing sensation posted pictures online last night of her newly shaved head. [EW]
In case you were wondering how Charlize Theron is dealing with aging in Hollywood, the Young Adult star is “36 and loving it. I wouldn’t want to go back to my twenties. Some people have Botox and that’s great. But hopefully I’ll be OK without it.” [Mirror]
tags: Barbara Palvin, Charlize Theron, Hair, Jenniffer Connelly, Makeup, Rihanna, Shiseido, Skincare, Willow Smith
NYFW Backstage Beauty Alert: Sunday Riley Takes Manhattan
February 3, 2012
Last season, we broke the news that skincare guru Sunday Riley had teamed up with makeup artist Diane Kendal on a new makeup line that debuted backstage at Maiyet and Vanessa Bruno in Paris. After a stellar performance for Spring, it’s perhaps unsurprising that we’ve got some more news to break for Fall: Style.com just learned that Riley has landed a few impressive makeup sponsorships in New York, where her full line of complexion perfectors will be used backstage at Helmut Lang, Victoria Beckham, and The Row. These last two shows are particularly of note, as they have previously been showcases for big-name brands like Lancôme and Estée Lauder. But now it’s Riley’s foundations, eye shadows, lipsticks, and the like that will be in the very capable hands of Kendal as well as makeup artists Lisa Butler and Tom Pecheux, when the shows commence next week. In a word, pumped!
tags: Diane Kendal, Helmut Lang, Lisa Butler, Makeup, Sunday Riley, The Row, Tom Pecheux, Victoria Beckham
Eat Your Way To Better Skin
February 3, 2012
This column features weekly tips and advice from a revolving cast of industry leaders, on hand to discuss your beauty dilemmas, from blemishes to Botox. To submit a question, e-mail celia_ellenberg@condenast.com.
I’ve always heard that chocolate and cheese can cause breakouts. Is that true—and more importantly, are there any foods that are considered anti-acneic or antiaging?
I believe there is definitely a connection between acne and dairy. Dairy causes spikes in certain pimple-producing hormones (the various forms of testosterone or androgens) and insulin. Another lesser-known problem is difficulty digesting [the protein] casein from cow’s milk. When casein is not properly digested, it gets into your blood and the immune system reacts, causing inflammation, which can then lead to acne. Someone prone to acne should try to follow an anti-inflammatory diet and stay away from dairy, sugar, and processed foods in particular, but also gluten and factory-farmed meats. Eat whole foods—fruits, vegetables, especially leafy green ones, and anti-inflammatory fats such as omega-3 fatty acids. They can have almond, rice, coconut, and hemp milk instead of cow’s milk. They should also take a probiotic, which helps reduce inflammation in the gut that may be linked to acne. Sometimes a zinc supplement (30 mg of zinc citrate a day) can help, too.
A lot of the same holds true for aging. Sugar and processed foods are the most aging foods. So a similarly anti-inflammatory diet will have great antiaging effects for the skin and also help reduce aches, pains, and fatigue; your energy will improve and you will look and feel younger.
In the nearly 30 years since Dr. Frank Lipman landed in New York from his native South Africa, he has established himself as a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. He founded the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in 1992, has two wellness-minded books under his belt (Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Start Living Again and Total Renewal: Seven Key Steps to Resilience, Vitality and Long-Term Health)—not to mention countless acolytes: High-profilers like Donna Karan, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Maggie Gyllenhaal all keep him on speed dial. His latest venture, out this month, is Be Well by Dr. Frank Lipman, a collection of supplements and nutritional cleansing products.
“A scent Should Be Like A Second Dress”: Roberto Cavalli Talks Fragrance
February 3, 2012
Spring 2012 has been a good season for Roberto Cavalli. The much applauded collection he showed in Milan back in September continues to get rave reviews as it rolls out to retailers, and this month sees the release of Cavalli’s first fragrance since he inked a deal with Coty, the perfume giant responsible for mega hits from Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga, and Calvin Klein. “The launch of this fragrance is a rebirth of the Maison Cavalli,” the designer says of the amber floral eau that was created in collaboration with Givaudan nose Louise Turner and boasts notes of pink pepper, orange blossom absolute, and tonka bean. And after 40 years in the business, it should come as no surprise that Cavalli’s renewed success in both the fashion and beauty spheres is coming at the same time; for the legendary designer, the two worlds are intricately intertwined. “A scent should be like a second dress for a woman,” he says of fragrance’s sartorial similarity. Here, the designer talks to Style.com about choosing Elisa Sednaoui as the face of his signature parfum, the flacon’s secret ingredient, and why Cavalli: the makeup range might not be that far off.
A few fragrances have bore your name in the past. What’s different or special about your first creation with Coty?
Every fragrance is unique—every fragrance is a new challenge, a new emotion, at a different time. We celebrated 40 years of the brand last year, a hugely important anniversary, and I want to show that the brand is still evolving and renewing itself after all of these years, so it’s the perfect time to launch this fragrance.
Your collections—and this fragrance to a degree—are often about channeling the feral sexiness of women. With clothing you can do that with animal print, fringe, etc. But how do you do that with scent?
The Cavalli woman has a very clear identity; she’s feline, sensual, and self-confident, so we had to capture that in the scent. We were searching for something very particular—a scent that instantly grabs attention, making a woman feel sensual and confident, just like a Roberto Cavalli dress would. It was a long process, almost a year, and we were searching for something very particular, but as soon as we smelt this perfume it was spontaneous—we fell in love immediately and decided right away. It’s the orange flower overtone that is very special. I also included five drops of my love!
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tags: Elisa Sednaoui, Fragrance, Roberto Cavalli
RMS Beauty Has Its Eyes On The Prize
February 2, 2012
My first encounter with RMS Beauty’s Rose-Marie Swift was a memorable one. It was about three years ago, when the face painter’s brand of 100 percent natural makeup was just taking off and I met her at her apartment—her apartment!—to pick up product for a shoot. We got to talking about her impressive formulas that are packed with nourishing, all-organic ingredients, and she recommended I try her pure mineral Cream Eye Shadow in Seduce, a glistening chocolate brown. Also there: Miranda Kerr’s yorkie, who Swift was pet-sitting while the Victoria’s Secret model, a friend and client, was out of town. Like Kerr, I became a fast fan of Swift’s products—particularly the ultra-creamy shadows, which Swift is about to expand upon. This month, the green-leaning makeup artist will introduce two new shades of her multitasking lid enhancer, which doubles as an eye cream to moisturize as it imparts a gorgeous wash of color. Karma is a dark brown with silver undertones, and then there’s Solar, an antique gold that was so popular on its first run Swift is bringing it back. Apply liberally.
$28, available February 14 at www.rmsbeauty.com.
tags: Makeup, Miranda Kerr, RMS Beauty, Rose-Marie Swift
Helena Is Fit For Life; Reese’s Fringe Benefits; And More…
February 2, 2012
Reebok brand ambassador Helena Christensen says that spending time with her family, reading in bed, and working out make her content in life. “What I like about exercise and keeping in shape is the feeling of satisfaction that it gives you. Knowing that you are looking after your body and mind, keeping healthy and looking your best is a great feeling.” [Telegraph]
If you’ve been waiting for a “why” to explain Reese Witherspoon’s new bangs, the This Means War actress is happy to oblige: Reese apparently snipped herself a new fringe to cover a scar she acquired after an accident last year. There you have it. [Daily Mail]
France’s Ministry of Culture and Communication is finally giving the fragrance community its due with a new exhibition showcasing the art of perfumery and honoring some of France’s most esteemed perfumers. Last week, Daniela Andrier, François Caron, Olivier Cresp, Dominique Ropion, and Maurice Roucel were all made Officers of the Order of Arts and Letters. [WWD]
tags: Fragrance, Hair, Helena Christensen, Reebok, Reese Witherspoon
Fad Or Fact: Dr. Frank Lipman Talks Wellness Trends
February 2, 2012
This column features weekly tips and advice from a revolving cast of industry leaders, on hand to discuss your beauty dilemmas, from blemishes to Botox. To submit a question, e-mail celia_ellenberg@condenast.com.
There has been a lot of talk lately about taking B12 shots for energy, eating chia seeds to curb appetite, and juicing as a way of life. I’m curious if these health trends are just fads or if there is some long-lasting legitimacy to their purported benefits?
Vitamin B12 is definitely beneficial. If your vitamin B12 levels are low, this is essential for boosting them and increasing energy. I also often give B12 shots to patients who have totally normal B12 levels and they often feel extra-energized from that as well. As for chia seeds, I’m not sure if they curb appetite per se, but since they do expand and swell in your stomach, they will leave you feeling less hungry. But regardless, they are totally safe and beneficial for overall health, so I’m a big fan. And juicing is great, but you have to be aware of your ingredients. Focus on getting a lot of alkalizing green veggies in your juice, such as cucumber, celery, and leafy green vegetables. You can add some apple, pear, lemon, and ginger to sweeten it, but be careful not to overdo it with fruit in your juices as they are very high in sugar.
In the nearly 30 years since Dr. Frank Lipman landed in New York from his native South Africa, he has established himself as a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. He founded the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in 1992, has two wellness-minded books under his belt (Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Start Living Again and Total Renewal: Seven Key Steps to Resilience, Vitality and Long-Term Health)—not to mention countless acolytes: High-profilers like Donna Karan, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Maggie Gyllenhaal all keep him on speed dial. His latest venture, out this month, is Be Well by Dr. Frank Lipman, a collection of supplements and nutritional cleansing products.
tags: Dr. Frank Lipman
Drew Barrymore Makes The Gradient
February 2, 2012
Drew Barrymore has long been an advocate of ombré hair. Before last summer’s grown-out roots phenomenon took Hollywood by storm and street-style superstars started using pink, blue, and green streaks instead of shades of blond for a gradual fade-out from mid-lengths to ends, Barrymore had mastered that art of color gradation. Recently, though, she’s taken it to the next level, starting the ombré process a bit further down the hair shaft so that her natural dark brunette strands are in even starker contrast to her gorgeous golden ends. What say you: too much of a good thing, or a refreshing twist on an exhausted trend?
tags: Drew Barrymore, Hair
Drugstore Discovery Of The Week: St. Ives, Still The Scrub We Love
February 1, 2012
Like most teenagers, the skin-sloughing power of crushed apricot seeds started my obsession with St. Ives. Its cult-favorite Apricot Scrub was one of my first skincare loves: in addition to leaving my face soft and glowing, its name suggested a kind of lavish, Alpine spa experience. I’ve long since graduated to glycolic peels, enzymatic exfoliants, and other high-tech treatments that help strip away dead cells to reveal brighter, dewier ones, so when I heard that the tried-and-true brand of my youth was introducing a new lotion packed with alpha-hydroxy fruit acids, all of my old feelings came flooding back. St. Ives’ new Naturally Smooth Body Lotion builds on its expertise in exfoliation with a creamy moisturizing formula that multitasks as a skin-finisher. The easy-to-use pump bottle comes with the promise of “younger-looking” skin in just seven days, which, while a bold statement, is also a pretty accurate one. After slathering it on, morning and night, for a week, I can’t really say that my arms and legs looked like they did when I was 15, but they were baby soft, and I even saw an improvement in some little bumps that often plague me on the back of my arms and thighs. Skincare crush, back on.
St. Ives Naturally Smooth Body Lotion, $4.97, at Target stores.
