Update: I contacted Megan Loach, Communications Coordinator for the Fashion Design Council of Cananda regarding the talk of a social media ban for LG Fashion Week beauty by L’Oreal Paris. Ms. Loach denied any ban was in place and stated they were actually: Increasing seating to allow...

Back in June I blogged that Jimmy Choo was designing a line for H&M, and the time is almost here! Prepping for the highly anticipated launch, check out these video tips by Jimmy Choo on how to wear the new makeup line. In addition to the makeup, the infamous shoes and men’s &...

I first interviewed Marc Paez back in May about his matte polish line, ManGlaze (listen here for the radio interview) .  Relatively local, he works and ships out of Chicago, Illinois.  It’s a small company that started almost as a joke, but yesterday their polish landed on the models...

Is there a woman alive that can resist this combination? Christian Louboutin and Piper-Heidsieck join forces to release a special Louboutin branded Champagne. Why? Because the holiday season is coming. Is the shoe actually wearable or just for drinking out of? No word, but while I am...

In honor of the last day of National Skincare Month, founded by Dallas’ Celebrity Esthetician Renee Rouleau, I’m reviewing a few items from her Type 2 line. The Renee Rouleau philosophy is that all skin types are neither created equal nor  just the big 3 (oily/combo/dry). There...

Rihanna’s hairstylist, Ursula Stephens, recently wove these blond extensions throughout RihRih’s head (leaving roots alone) for the wedding of manager Marc Jordan to Katharina Harf, Venice. We thought chunky was out this season, but she sure looks...

Watching the Hills tonight? Our favorite Hollywood gals visited Recess Spa (LA) this week & were treated to Zoya Nail Polish! ~Zoya Nail Polish Polish lovers – Zoya is offering a BOGO (buy one get one) that starts now and runs through tomorrow, through 9/30/2009 11:59 PM EST Buy...

Did you ever stop to think that while teenage boys may repel at the sight of showers, teenage girls practically live in them? The bathing ritual is the basis for such things as the beauty blog, and the love of bath and beauty products. Who doesn’t like to be fresh and clean? The...

Makeup lovers, rejoice! Discount makeup line NYX, known for affordable quality with a slightly upscale look, is offering 3 Autumn sales to clear house! Set A 9 Single Eyeshadows 8 Mega Shine Lipglosses Mascara & Liquid Eyeliner Colors Retail: $125 Discount: 80% Final Price: $25 –...

Dsquared show is all about geeky girls gone camping. Skin that glows from humidity…aka Face and Body foundation. ~ Gordon, VP Makeup Artistry for MAC Cosmetics DSQUARED2 goes glamping! MAC celebrates  DSQUARED2 as they wrap up the final show for Milan Fashion Week by launching the...

As always, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is most apparent in skincare, where positive, lifelong habits and great product can prevent or dramatically lessen unhealthy tone and aging. Celebrity skincare expert Renee Rouleau believes everyone needs to understand how to...

Looking for a deal on beauty related fixtures, including a few antiques? Now through Saturday, September 26th, Blush Beauty in Milwaukee is clearing house to create a new look to celebrate 5 yerars in the Third Ward. Prices range from $15 – $900 Blush 249 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI...

As we enter the fall season today, it’s important that we do what we can to help prevent further damage that’s already been done over the summer. Luckily, the color trends we will be seeing this fall are conducive to rehabbing your hair – it’s going to be all about giving your natural...

Today I sent my son off to school in his new bomber jacket. He is one who will always opt to be a “little more fancy” if given the opportunity. I consider myself lucky! Back in the 80′s the Members Only Bomber jacket was THE jacket to own, and during our Back to School...

Behold, one of the best looks of the night and one of the funniest acceptance speeches (when you can understand it).  Kristen Chenowith was stunning in her mirrored dress, sleek ponytail and beautiful skin makeup. She is 41....

The makers of Latisse can’t bat their lashes out of this one. Latisse mascara, developed by Allergan Inc. from glaucoma medication, triggers eyelashes to grow at a quick rate and is approved for “thicker, fuller and darker” lashes. The Food and Drug Administration, however,...

An incredibly fun person, colorist Jason Backe.   Catch Ted Gibson live on E! today for the Grammys! “The industry sometimes gets a bum rap of being superficial or being fake or being fluffy. But its really, from my perspective, incredibly powerful to boost your self confidence, to...

(color not shown) Vera Wang is finally getting her way. After a three year discussion with Kohls, the department store she collaborates with on her Simply Vera Wang line, Ms. Wang will finally be introducing the Steel Grey towel line she has desired for so long. No word on why Kohls was...

Although I have been cursed with man hands, I have also been blessed with my mother’s nails. Strong and shapely, manicurists would recoil in horror at the mention of applying fake nails.  Alas, everyone can use some help every now and then, and I recently found my nails were splitting a...

Estee Lauder Cos Inc will be closing down all distribution of the Prescriptives line by the end of January 2010. Launched in 1979, the line is sold in five countries and had a definite with some crossover. Estee Lauder still maintains the Clinque, Bobbi Brown and MAC lines. The upside to the...

Heather Park, gracious PR rep and sistah with some killah pipes (she’s already had a song included for a movie soundtrack and second cd coming out soon) gets some major recognition overseas with VOGUE UK. They follow her revolving looks for fashion week, and highlight on her Calgels...

Stylists, get it together! Two mega-media hounds again in the same outfit. See who they are. Who wore it better? Redheads clash at Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week in New York when they came face to face in the same outfit. Julia Allison and Housewives Jill Zarin. I am loving Julia’s shoes....

MAC’s Tom Pecheaux creates a beautiful blue and grey look for Doo.Ri Matte Skin Strong Brows using Nehru ES Futuristic Lips using Electric Eel & Moon’s Reflection ES credit: heather...

God Saves A Kitteh. A real show. My mad Photoshop skills. Meow.

They are a sight to behold:  jeweled colors and patterns, swaying and sashaying down the runway.  Thick, synthetic textures calling out for sleepy heads to WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! This is serious business, and The Snuggie is out to take the fashion world by storm (via the privacy of...

Have you read the wonderful interview with Michelle Williams on Vogue...

**CHICAGO DESIGNER LARA MILLER MAKES NY FASHION WEEK DEBUT** *New York, NY. September 16, 2009  |  11 AM  |  King of Greene  |  72 Greene St.* *Invitation only.  RSVP to press@showroomfourhundred.com* Lara Miller – a leader in contemporary sustainable fashion and Executive...

New Moon premieres on 11/20, and Twilight’s Kristen Stewart was at the VMAs with her co-stars to promote in a classic yet edgy look styled by Celebrity Stylist for Pantene, Hallie Bowman. You can do this too! Here’s how Hallie created Kristen’s look: 1. Hallie started by...

Mary J. Blige is awarded the first Positively Beautiful Award from HBA Global Expo this morning in New York. On hand to present the award during the even Kick-off Presentation was Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter. The Positively Beautiful Award annually recognizes the...

Twilight’s Ashley Greene left Forks, Washington behind to act as fashion correspondent for the 2009 MTV VMA’s. Pantene Celebrity Stylist Danilo created the long, controlled curls and side swept bang, and here’s how you can recreate this style for yourself. How to get...

Lisa Logan “installed” Beyonce’s Minx nails, along with 15 of her dancers.  What do you think of the metallic manicures? What? You’ve never heard of the Minx? It does seem to be Tinseltown’s best kept secret, but I assure you women across the nation are partaking...

Shakir and Pink showed up at the VMAs wearing the same dress!  Shakira wins this round by combining a boot look.  Are those the Donald J. Pliner sock boots she has...

We’ve been blogging Solessence for years, but after several moves we finally think we’ve found home. Please stay with us as we bring over our past posts and interviews.

One of the biggest highlights of BlogHer was meeting Tim Gunn of Project Runway. My intro to meeting him went something like this: TG:That is a fabulous cardigan! (Fingering it) What’s the label? S: (Crap! Who is it by? No offense Target, but I hope I’m not wearing Merona today)...