I'm assuming most of us have been there. We're going along, minding our own business, running our flat iron down our tresses ... and then BAM. All of a sudden we burn ourselves. Maybe it's a quick hit against our forehead, maybe it's a quick clip of the ear. But all of a sudden, pain ensues and a red welt appears. (And, in my case a couple years ago, a millisecond-long clamp of my flat iron over my hand resulted in a 2nd-degree burn and an unsightly long scar.)
Why am I telling you this? Oh, no reason ... just because I (ouch!) burned my ear this morning with the flat iron. I was in a rush, not paying attention, and clip! I'm hoping it won't be too terrible, but any healing remedies would be much appreciated! Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ouch! I Burned Myself with My Flat Iron.
Friday, February 18, 2011
First Look Fridays: Makeup Artist Lauren Gott
What do Anna Kendrick, Heidi Klum and Rooney Mara have in common? They've all been made up by makeup artist Lauren Gott. The former model gets up close and personal here -- discover her tip to beautiful dewy skin, how she first got into the makeup business and so much more after the jump.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Smooth as Silk: Frederic Fekkai Silky Straight Ironless Shampoo and Conditioner
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Witchy, Moody Makeup by Daniel Martin for Lancome at Chris Benz Fall 2011
Backstage in the craziness that was the Chris Benz Fall 2011 Presentation, makeup artist Daniel Martin told me that Chris had been inspired by "weird voodoo witchcraft mysticism down in the South." Intrigued?
Direct from the Runway: Daniel Vosovic Fall 2011 Collection
I'm in love with Daniel Vosovic. I have been ever since he was first on Project Runway. So having the chance to sit front row at his Fall 2011 show last night was a true treat! Check out tons of photos from the show in the slideshow below.
The Lap of Luxury: Mitchell and Peach Luxury Hand Cream
When the winter months really get into full force, there's only one way to combat the chapping and redness the deep chill leaves behind. Hand cream. But not just any hand cream ... Mitchell and Peach Luxury Hand Cream.
Direct from the Runway: Behnaz Sarafpour Fall 2011
"We want her to be a little bit coquette, a little bit playful," M.A.C Vice President of Makeup Artistry Gordon Espinet told me backstage at Behnaz Sarafpour Fall 2011. Behnaz gave Espinet a Kate Moss photograph as reference, and then he interpreted it as Brigitte Bardot in the film When God Created Woman. Along with Laurent Philippon of Bumble and bumble and Wanda Ruiz of CND, the look was beautiful, radiant and youthful.
Fresh, Energetic Ballerinas by M.A.C Senior Makeup Artist Romero Jennings for Carmen Marc Valvo Fall 2011
"Effortless impact!" M.A.C Senior Makeup Artist Romero Jennings told me backstage of his look for Carmen Marc Valvo Fall 2011. "Carmen wanted these girls to look like fresh, young, energetic ballerinas." But at the same time, the look was very wearable and approachable. "Every woman will feel like they can actually wear these clothes, you can wear this hairstyle and you can actually do the makeup yourself!"
Monday, February 14, 2011
Mani of the Week: CND Shellac (Finally!)
I've been dying to try CND Shellac for quite some time now. I've tried other gel manicures, like Dashing Diva Gelife and Sakura Calgel, but as I'm a huge fan of everything CND, this was definitely at the top of my list!
So last night, while enjoying some cocktails and chitchat with my fellow bloggers at Cocktails and Couture, I decided to try it out. My fab CND nail technician, Heather Reynosa Davis, took my nails in a totally fab direction with a unique layered look. We did one coat of Rock Royalty and one coat of Iced Coral ... and then Heather did something totally awesome by giving me one nail inspired by the Fall 2011 Ruffian Tuxedo Nail!
I am totally in love with this manicure, and I can't wait to see how perfect and glossy it still looks in two weeks when it's finally time to remove it. I. AM. IN. LOVE!
What's on your nails this week? Let me know in the comments!
Thanks to the fab Keri Blair for taking the photos!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Direct from the Runway: Rachel Antonoff Fall 2011 with M.A.C Senior Makeup Artist Keri Blair
Not many things make me want to go back to high school ... but M.A.C Senior Makeup Artist Keri Blair's look for the Rachel Antonoff Fall 2011 collection just might! The concept centered around the dance from The Virgin Suicides (coincidentally one of my favorite books and movies), with what Keri described as "pretty young-looking makeup."