Living out your dream – how Tarina became an entrepreneurial powerhouse, going from model to makeup artist to celebrity jewelry designer and now cosmetics Queen!

Tarina Tarantino  known as the accessory designer who makes everything she touches sparkle, Tarina has paved the way for others to view makeup in a dazzling new light – as an accessory!  This fuchsia-tressed former makeup artist now shares her passion for self-expression with a complete cosmetics collection, presented exclusively at Sephora.  Encouraging others to escape from the stresses of everyday life, Tarina invites you on a fantastical journey through her whimsical world of
beauty and fashion.

See her complete line at sephora.com

The fall 2010 Tibi beauty look was all about being pretty, but in the innocent and unaware sort of way. The youthful and fun clothes were matched with the doll-like features hair and makeup achieved backstage. Makeup artist Wendy Rowe from Bobbi Brown created a fresh and glowing face with a 60s inspired cat eyes, pink cheeks, and a natural lip color. Light neutral taupe eyeshadows were applied along with a very thin application of eyeliner at the base of the lashes with a winged out cat eye. False eyelashes were applied at the outer corners of the lashes to make eyes look even wider. The secret weapon to the dewy glow is with the Opal Face Highlighter which won’t be out until the fall, but you can use their Tinted Eye Brightener for a similar effect. Hair stylists Kevin Ryan and Frank Rizzieri of Rsession Tools gave all the models tight ringlet curls and then separated them for a morning-after look. Set with a bit of hairspray, the hair moved and bounced down the runway. As for nails, Pattie Yankee of Dashing Diva mixed West Village (seen over at Halston) and Astor Place, a slate grey to create a unique shade of mushroom taupe.

From our friends at Stylehive.com

You gotta fall in love with Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties ~ new fragrances

These new girls in town not only have new looks, but also new scents to have us falling in love.

Sunshine Cuties Love is a fruity floral
Sunshine Cuties L’il Angel is a citrus gourmand
Sunshine Cuties Music is a sensuous floral
Sunshine Cuties Baby is a dewy floral
Sunshine Cuties G is a creamy musk

Meet the ladies in stores now!

From our friends at The It Lists

Think: Classic STELLA in a modern necklace.

What it is: A fashionable take on fragrance. With the introduction of her limited-edition STELLA necklace, Stella McCartney lets you wear the cult favorite fragrance in more way than one. Tucked away in a round locket stamped with the Stella McCartney logo, the fragrance is always at your fingertips when you wear it around your neck.

The embellished necklace allows for a discreet dab of perfume at any moment-a sensual embodiment of STELLA’s inherent femininity and mystery. Just slyly slide open the charm to apply a hint of STELLA anytime, anywhere-the sensual scent goes wherever you do.

Inspired by a ripe rose on the verge of wilting, STELLA is a study in the contrast of strength and fragility, evoking the traditional femininity and sensuality of the rose with a dynamic, modern spirit. The head notes feature Rose Essence infused with Peony Flower and Mandarin Essence to form a harmony of seduction, delicacy and confidence. An intense heart of Rose Absolute leads to a carnal, sexy base of Amber that embraces the skin.

What it costs: $49

Where to find it: Sephora and Sephora.com

Pink’s look at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards was a shimmering vision of modern glamour.

Stylist Marco Santini, who highlighted glistening shine to play up her platinum hair color, and define her texture and subtle grey tips, created the sophisticated red carpet look.

Santini, inspired by her silver-grey gown and the dramatic performance to come, created a unique, flowing shape that emphasized volume, height, and the illusion of movement. He accented the look with a diamond star-shaped pin.

Santini stayed with Pink after the red carpet, and was backstage waiting to quickly reproduce the look right after her stunning aerial performance of “Glitter in the Air” during which she was drenched in a shower of water.

“I had to work very quickly to restyle her look,” explained Santini. “I used Moroccanoil argan oil-infused products because I know they instantly absorb into hair, produce amazing shine, and won’t create build up. The look had to
appear as fresh, light, and beautiful the second time around as it did for the red carpet.”

How Marco Santini Created Pink’s Much Discussed Look:

Step 1:
Santini started by applying Moroccanoil Treatment throughout the singer’s damp hair to create a silky-smooth shine. He placed a small amount in the palm of his hand then combed through the hair with his fingers.

Step 2:
Next Santini applied argan oil-infused Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream from the roots through the ends for lift at the root and to give soft shine-enhancing hold, as well as create a “grip” for his brush while blow drying shape and direction.

Step 3
After Pink’s cropped locks were blow-dried, Santini misted new argan-oil infused Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray on the outer layer and saturated several layers inside the hair from root to end. Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray leaves hair looking weightless and gives the hair glistening shine without sticky residue or build-up (especially important in this style since Santini had to reproduce the look after her Grammy performance). Santini then brushed the sides of Pink’s hair back and sculpted a rockabilly fold toward the nape of the neck.

Step 4
He finished the look with a light mist of Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray all over the hair (from a distance of 10-12 inches) for an instant boost of shine. The final touch to Pink’s Grammy look was a star-shaped diamond brooch that was fastened to the front of her hair. Santini took a small section of hair towards the front of her head and tied it with a clear
rubber band., then fastened the diamond brooch to the hair for an elegant touch.

Source: www.moroccanoil.com

Brown believes that every woman possesses natural beauty, and if she has the right skills and tools, she can enhance her own beauty and in the process enhance her confidence. The campaign features real women – not models or celebrities – with their before and after testimonials, photos, and videos. They form the heart of the campaign, which you can learn more about by clicking this link.

The campaign includes a video contest where women show and tell how they go from pretty to powerful by using Bobbi Brown cosmetics. Videos are accepted through February 9, and all women who love the power of makeup to help them maximize their confidence are invited to share their stories and tips.
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Fifteen finalists will be selected to receive a selection of Bobbi Brown cosmetics and the new Color Strips collection that they can use for their next Pretty Powerful video. Starting in March, this new round of 15 Pretty Powerful videos will be open for votes on http://bobbibrown.com/prettypowerful.

Every time someone casts a vote, Brown donates $1 to the Dress For Success organization, which provides underprivileges women with suitable clothing for job interviews and advice on career development. Brown will personally select three grand prize winners, all of whom will go to New York for brunch with her and a master class in makeup techniques. You can check out Brown’s own video on the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics YouTube channel.

So what are you waiting for! Show the world what makes you Pretty and Powerful.

Jennifer Lopez dazzled at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, wearing a dramatic silver Versace gown, and 70’s-inspired hair designed by stylist Robert Vetica.

Volume and texture were the hallmarks of the all-one-length, below the shoulder look.

Vetica started by applying Moroccanoil® Treatment on wet hair and blow-dried it smooth, creating a middle part using a large round brush for volume.  He then used a 1″ curling iron, curling each section, and dragging the curled spirals down. He started in the back, working towards the front of the head and lifting her hair away from the face.

After the curled hair set, Vetica finger-brushed the look and applied Moroccanoil® Hydrating Styling Cream  to hold the set and add additional texture. Finally he brushed out the hair, then backcombed underneath for maximum fullness and volume.

Vetica finished with Moroccanoil® Luminous Hairspray for free-moving, shine-enhancing hold.

Photo from fOTOGLIF

Nominee Diane Kruger’s glamorous asymmetrical Jason Wu gown was the inspiration for the soft, romantic side-chignon that celebrity stylist Mark Townsend created for the SAG awards.

How to get Diane Kruger’s look:

“I started by taking a small amount of Moroccanoil® Treatment and finger combed it through Diane’s dry hair” explained Townsend. “The original Moroccanoil® is super light-weight and absorbs right in, to give the hair amazing shine without weighing it down.

“I then took 2 inch sections of hair and wrapped them around a 1 and 1/2 inch curling iron to create waves all over the head. Next, I took a small amount of Moroccanoil® Hydrating Styling Cream in my palms and then raked my hands through the hair to break up the waves, eliminate any fly-aways, and give the hair a soft hold. Next, I gathered her hair behind her left ear and loosely braided it, gathering about an inch from the bottom, then looped the end of the braid back up and pinned it behind her left ear.

I finished by giving the style hold with L’Oreal Elnett Extra Strong Hold Hairspray followed by a light misting of Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray.

Moroccanoil® products used to create Diane Kruger’s look:

Moroccanoil® Treatment. a proprietary argan oil-infused formula, is exclusively designed to give hair a natural-looking silky, lustrous shine and a frizz- and static-free finish. It strengthens, conditions and revitalizes hair while significantly reducing drying time by up to 40%.

Moroccanoil® Hydrating Styling Cream gives beautifully hydrating and natural-looking hold while eliminating frizz, and adding definition and shine.

Moroccanoil® Glimmer Shine Spray creates an instant mist of long-lasting, incomparable shine while protecting hair from the damaging effects of UV light and free radicals.

Lip Gloss – Ruby Slippers – $17.00
Valentine’s Day makeup should be all about the lips according to celebrity makeup artist Christopher Drummond. If you have the prefect date this Valentine’s Day but still need the perfect makeover to look your best, here are Christopher’s tips for the perfect Valentine’s Day look:

To feel more romantic, use naturally scented lip products.

If you are hesitant to wear bright red lipstick, wear a soft red gloss instead

Valentine’s Day is all about kissing the one you love. Be sure to keep your lips hydrated with shea butter. This natural ingredient keeps your lips smoother longer than petroleum.

Use your lip liner on top of lipstick. This helps to avoid the oblivious line around the lips when your gloss comes off. Lining after your lip color also allows for easier application and blendability.

Eyeshadow – Relache Ice – $17.50

For fuller lips, add shimmer (try: apply Christopher Drummond Beauty Relache Ice Eye Shadow to the inner lips to create the illusion of fullness)

Christopher Drummond Beauty offers an all-natural, petroleum-free, soft red lip gloss called “Lucious” that is perfect to wear on Valentine’s Day. The gloss contains the essential oil of blood orange, which gives it a light, refreshing citrus scent. It also contains castor oil, coconut oil, soybean oil and vitamin E.

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