Why not welcome change with these fashionable funnies? Settle right down under your S.A.D lamp and let your fingers do the talking across the keyboard.
Not interested in fall pleasantries? someecards covers a myriad of topics to keep you chuckling.
Canadian online magazine Rouge is getting a makeover for the US as Proctor & Gamble prepares to capture the attention of 11 million + audience in both countries.
“Rouge is launching in the U.S. because we saw it as a strong, highly effective tool in Canada that helps us at P&G Beauty to develop an informative, valuable, long-term relationship with our beauty-involved consumers,” a P&G spokesman said in an e-mail.
P&G will be focusing on building an audience by using social media, bloggers, offering coupons and identifying beauty lovers through opt in programs. Final revamp of Rougemag.com is expected later this fall. Are you in?
The 2nd Annual Dior Auction continues. Bid on amazing opportunities for Dior products, internships and more. All to benefit the Look Good…Feel Good program of the American Cancer Society
WHY BID?
BID ON UNIQUE PRIZES AND BE A DO-GOOD DIVA!
EVERY WINNING BID GOES TO SUPPORT
LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER®.For women in cancer treatment…and in charge of their lives. Administered by the American Cancer Society, the Look Good…Feel Better program empowers women to deal successfully with appearance-related effects of cancer and its treatment.
At the heart of Look Good…Feel Better initiative is a free 2-hour hands-on Workshop offered at cancer care facilities and hospitals. The Workshop brings together women with cancer to share their experiences and learn how to look and feel more like themselves again. In addition to the Workshop, Look Good…Feel Better supports cancer patients with information offered in national publications, free printed materials, self-help materials, and in-depth web sites in both the U.S. and Canada.
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Think you’ve got what it takes to represent your generation? e.l.f. makeup is looking for the Face of e.l.f. for 2010.
Women ages 15 – 40+ – fill out this entry form and upload your photo. Friends and family can vote, increasing your chances of winning.
From e.l.f. :
The model with the most votes as of December 31, 2009 will receive a 4 day/ 3 night Luxury Included® Family Vacation for two adults and two children* to a Beaches Resorts destination in Turks & Caicos or Jamaica.In January, e.l.f. Cosmetics and a panel of judges from the modeling industry, including Cristina DeHart (founder of ExploreModeling.com) and Tammy Green (co-founder of The Green Agency), will select four females (one in each of the following age ranges)- one teen, one in her 20’s, one in her 30’s and one 40 plus. Those chosen will participate in a photo shoot in NYC and be featured on the EyesLipsFace.com website. At this point the public will vote for their favorite of four models to represent e.l.f. cosmetics in 2010. The “Face of e.l.f. 2010” will receive $1,000.00 in cash plus a “Make-up for Life” package from e.l.f. Cosmetics.
“We are really excited to be working with ExploreModeling.com for our Face of e.l.f. initiative,” stated Ted Rubin, Chief Marketing Officer of e.l.f. Cosmetics. “ExploreModeling.com inspired us to come up with the idea of Beauty at All Ages, which is perfect because e.l.f. Cosmetics is all about allowing women of all ages to spoil themselves without going broke.”
Casting runs from Sept 14, 2009 until December 31, 2009.
Click here for more information
I have no camera, which makes this a little tricky right now, but a post is better than no post.
And I have to tell you about Chanel’s latest in their lip line.
Do you remember the little sample lipsticks that used to come with, possibly Avon? They were small and white and so adorable! I’ve regretted throwing mine out, wishing I had kept them even if product was old.
So imagine my joy when Chanel brought out the same mini size for their Rouge Allure sampler. Holding the color Fabulous, these smaller than pinkie sized lipsticks are miniature replicas. Rouge Allure Lipstick is a super emollient, gorgeously cased beauty (there is a spring/push action that opens the case on the full sized version which is very clever). A special touch is that “Chanel” is stamped onto the side of the lippie.
Chanel also offers the Rouge Allure Laque, a combination lipstick in a gloss version. I have always been more of a fan of the lipgloss as lipstick, and find this the perfect formulation for long lasting wear, beautiful color, and the perfect touch of shine. The Lacque is destined to become my favorite of all time. I did not find one shade to be unflattering. They seemed to have managed to create a line that is complimentary with almost all skin types. My favorites? Coromandel (coral red) and Dragon (true red). These are two colors I have not worn in ages because they tend to age people unless matched perfectly. Chanel has surpassed all expectation with this line. Rush down to your local Chanel counter or buy online to experience this for yourself, as the product is selling quickly.
I know there are an abundance of posts here on Manglaze, but it just seems like too much information to put into one post. It all unintentionally coincided. Read here on Chicago’s Manglaze being used during Paris Fashion Week, and see a video of the show that Rihanna attended.
Now onto my news: I’m currently studying as a nail technician.
Why?
Several reasons. But years ago I heard comedienne Sandra Bernhard say she had supported herself in NYC as a nail tech. She loved it, thinking of it more as a position for an artist, with each nail surface being a tiny canvas to work on. I loved that imagery, and it resonated with me. I have always worked on nails, hair, makeup for friends. When traveling in South Africa on some very bumpy roads, I was the go-to girl for manicures because I had a steady hand under those dire conditions. I’ve always thought about going to cosmetology school, and after years of working corporate I’ve finally started. As a creative person, I can’t tell you how much fun it is to go to school and really have fun! As we’re learning, we are also getting all variations of manicures, pedicures, massage, paraffin treatments. When customers come in I find I naturally share tips I’ve learned over the years on preventing overgrown cuticles, making your manicures last longer, how to treat splitting nails.
And oh, the polish and art. At one point I had over 300+ polishes that lined my medicine cabinets, overflowing into my towel cabinet and hall closet. It was incredible to open it to see all of the dazzling colors, but I threw them all out before moving to the Midwest. I thought the dream job was being able to give nail polish crazy names and wanted to find out how to get into one of those OPI focus groups! I had no idea that there were so many people in this world that could put their love and creativity into a career in the beauty industry, and I think it will only enhance what I talk about here on the site.
Right off the bat I’ve been able to channel information and experiences with different products, and ManGlaze’s matte nail polish is one item. It’s no secret I love this long wearing matte, and as I had a male pedicure scheduled, I used Fuggen Ugly on the toes. Behold:
The polish has been the talk for days, and he’s coming back to try Manglaze’s Death Tar (black). He’s planning on picking up his own bottles and can’t stop talking about the stuff.
For women, I love this brand because if you add a shiny coat over, the incredible amount of micas sparkle through. It’s a stunner.
Give it a try at www.manglaze.com
