The first collection launched a few weeks ago.  I haven’t had a chance to actually sample the contents, but here’s a peek inside:

Blink Mascara

June Jacobs Green Team and Cucumber body balm

Alterna Bamboo Luminous Shine Mist

Pevonia Gift Card worth $15.

The boxes are available on Total Beauty’s site.  Also, for the next six weeks, they are giving away one beauty prize pack weekly to one lucky winner.  Prizes include:

• Senna Best Sellers ($257 value)
• Skindinavia Professional Makeup Artist Kit ($117 value)
• Blinc “For Your Eyes Only” Prize Pack ($192 value)
• Fiafini Anti-Aging Collection ($106 value)
• June Jacobs Age Defying Prize Pack ($290)
• Osmotics Summer Skin Essentials ($250 value)

Head on over to their Facebook page for a chance to win!

Yep, you read that right.  M.A.C. is launching 30 permanent nail polish shades featuring a variety of colors and finishes.  We’re talking cremes, metallics, frosts and more.  But hold on, that’s not all!  In addition to that, they will release an additional 35 seasonal shades.  That’s 65 colors in all…can you stand it?!

The collections will retail for $16 a bottle and will be available exclusively at MAC stores and Nordstroms in the U.S. beginning July 5th.  Other retailers will begin selling the collections sometime in August and will launch internationally in September.

Virgin Atlantic Airways has teamed up with Bare Minerals to launch Upper Class Red, a new red lipstick honoring the revamp of their upper-class cabins.  Senior Spas and Grooming Manager Rebecca Creer explains…

“Red hot lips have always been a trademark of our cabin crew, signifying the strength and confidence they embody.  With the launch of Upper Class Red, one of Virgin Atlantic’s most iconic attributes is finally being made available to passengers. Meaning one swipe of this color is all you need to create a classic and timeless look–something our cabin crew can certainly vouch for!”

All female cabin crew will be wearing the new shade during the airline’s first flight from London to NY.  A sample of the lipstick will also be given to Upper Class Dream Suite passengers on the flight.  The lipstick will be available for $16 at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Spa at Heathrow, Gatwick and JFK or through the airline’s in-flight shopping guide.

 

“Beauty and fashion have always been intertwined at Polyvore,” said Jess Lee, Polyvore’s chief executive officer and co-founder. “The community often adds lipsticks and fragrances to their outfits…[they] gave us the idea to make it easier to shop and search for beauty products. We just followed their lead.”

Now we can create complete looks from head to toe.  So go ahead and let everyone know what color lip and nails you would rock with your bad self!

Reality star Bethenny Frankel and Skinnygirl Face & Body will be hosting a Twitterparty tonight @ 9:30pm!  Bethany will be talking about her skincare line and giving beauty advice as a lead up to the new episode of Bethany Ever After that will air at 10pm.

25 lucky participants will win a Skinnygirl Margarita Bath Collection Gift Set!

 How to Connect:

http://tweetchat.com/room/AffordableBeauty

• ·         Login with your Twitter Account
• ·         Send messages through chat box
• ·         Note: The #AffordableBeauty hashtag will automatically be added to any tweet sent through from the chat box. You do not need to manually include it in your tweet.

*Please note, in order to participate, you must be a follower of @Bethenny and @Skinnygirlskin

The Temporary Lip Appliqués come in a variety of colors and themes.  They’re easy to apply and last anywhere from four to eight hours.  They can be fun for daytime and sexy for a night out!  A few weeks ago I rocked a leopard lip to a New Edition concert and got so many compliments…OMG I love your lips!…Did you do that yourself?…That looks hot!  So fab and I was completely humble with all the comps….ahem, sorta.  I was so into my dance routines with Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike and Ralph that I forgot to take pics.  However, over the weekend I tried out the Red Glitteratti and posed for the camera…click, click. Check it out…

Available online and Sephora.

I can hardly wait!

Makeup artist Leslie Lopez for NARS Cosmetics said:

“It’s elegantly bronzed,” said celebrity makeup artist Leslie Lopez for NARS Cosmetics about the red carpet look she created for Gwyneth Paltrow. “The dress makes such a statement, but it also has no color, so we needed to create a makeup look that complemented the dress and was still sophisticated enough for the red carpet. I really loved the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer because it gives a sun-kissed look to her skin, and perfect against a white dress!”

FACE

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 PA +++, with Super Orgasm Illuminator patted onto the apples of the cheeks.
EYES

The champagne side of NARS Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow applied on the eyelid for a pop of gold. The look was finished with NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara.

LIPS

NARS Odalisque Larger Than Life Lip Gloss

BODY

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 PA +++ applied to her neck, décolletage, and shoulders.

A low ponytail styled by none other than Gwen’s mom.

OH! The shoes Gwen…the shoes! - Jimmy Choo Liv mesh & glitter platform sandals

And there you have it!

Thoughts?

Hair:  

“The look I created for Jennifer was inspired by the 60′s. I wanted a gorgeous hairstyle that defined the graceful refined sophistication of that time to complement Jennifer’s beautiful dress” said Celebrity Hair Stylist Lorenzo Martin.

First, Lorenzo sprayed L’oréal Paris EverStyle Volume Root Lifting Spray at the roots of Jennifer’s clean, damp hair to add extra volume before blow-drying it with a round medium-sized boar bristle brush.

After Jennifer’s hair was completely dry, Lorenzo distributed a dime-sized amount of L’oréal Paris EverStyle Strong Hold Defining Gel evenly throughout her hair.

Next, he pulled her hair into a high ponytail, securing it with a metal-free elastic rubber band. From there, Lorenzo split the ponytail into four different sections and teased each one. Once all four pieces were teased, he sprayed her hair with L’oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Unscented Hairspray.

Next, Lorenzo took one of the four sections and looped the piece into the ponytail, securing it into place with bobby pins. He followed this step with the three other sections of hair – pinning each one in different directions (front, back and side to side) to create a complete bun.

To ensure there were no loose hairs or flyways and to maintain a sleek look, he added a bit of L’oréal Paris EverStyle Smooth & Shine Serum. Lastly, to finish off this effortless yet elegant style, he used L’oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Unscented Hairspray lightly around all the hair.

(bellasugar)

Makeup

First, Celebrity Makeup Artist Mary Phillips highlighted Jennifer’s natural glow by mixing L’oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in Sun Beige with La Mer The Reparative Body Lotion to create a dewy but even and smooth canvas.

Next, she dabbed L’Oreal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Cherubic on Jennifer’s cheeks for a subtle flush of color.

Mary used two shadows to achieve Jennifer’s sultry eye – L’oreal Paris Infallible 24H Eye Shadow in Eternal Black and Iced Latte.

Then she created created a winged cat eye with L’oreal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Brown before completing the high drama effect of the eye with two coats of L’oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Carbon Black.

To finish the look, Marry added a glamorous touch with L’oreal Paris Infallible 8HR Le Gloss in Coral sands.

(bellasugar)

Nails

“Jennifer Lopez’s Oscar’s look was all about 60’s glamour with a modern interpretation,” said Celebrity Manicurist Tom Bachik. “It was important her nail look matched this overall feel and aesthetic. Jennifer loved the delicate shade of ‘Because You’re Worth It’ – we were excited to try something a bit more modern for the red carpet and create a nail look that could transition throughout the night, as she has a couple of wardrobe changes. We drew inspiration for Jennifer’s nail look from not only her red carpet gown, but also her makeup.”

First, Tom shaped her nails into a classic almond shape, but gave them a slight unexpected point at the tip for a modern take.

He then painted a sheer coat of L’oreal Paris’ Colour Riche Nail Polish in #580 Because You’re Worth It, a gorgeous warm, champagne gold shade before gilding the tips of her nails (in a V shape) in Colour Riche Nail Polish in #470 Haute Couture Red, a vampy, burgundy wine hue.

And VIOLA….

Thoughts?

Generally, I think shorter hair fits when you’re older, but I’m just not lovin’ this hair.  No matter which way it’s styled, I just don’t like it.  I think it ages her a bit.

Maybe if it were darker?

I wonder what Diddy thinks!

Thoughts?