BREAK THE RULES OF BEAUTY WITH RIMMEL LONDON

THINK: Beauty that’s anything but by the book.

WHAT IT IS: Effortless experimentation for instant individuality. Cosmetics should never be a chore—make makeup fun with daring shades and adventurous combinations from Rimmel London. Whether you layer textures, get creative with color, or repurpose your favorite product, the trendsetting brand is your go-to makeup resource. “Don’t be afraid to experiment,” recommends Rimmel London Global Makeup Artist Liz Pugh. “I love layering different products and trying out new techniques—it’s how I’ve created some of my most iconic looks.” Take a cue from Pugh and try these out-of-the-box ideas:

“Get creative by playing with Stir It Up Cream Eyeshadows,” Pugh suggests. “Ignore the usual rules of contouring and try one bold sweep of your favorite color. Or, layer multiple shades and watch how the color changes, becoming deeper or more multi-tonal. For a new take on the classic smoky eye, try layering No Way shadow over the black shade in the Smokey Noir Colour Rush Eyeshadow Quad to create a buildable effect. If you’re feeling daring, try adding some Whatever shadow to the center of the eyelid. Eye Magnifier Exact Definition Mascara is the perfect way to top off the look—it’s the blackest black mascara I’ve ever used.”

“One of the cardinal rules of makeup application is playing up one key feature and keeping the rest simple,” Pugh explains. “But when you’re going for all-out drama, why not break the rules? Try pairing a sultry, smoky eye with a siren-red lip using Lasting Finish Kiss & Stay Gloss in Red Alert. The color puts the spotlight on lips without competing with eyes.”

“I’m constantly finding new uses for Rimmel London’s multi-tasking products,” Pugh reveals. “Eyeful Eye Glisteners can be applied so many different ways, for so many different effects. You can use them alone to create a really soft, dewy look, or layer them over Exaggerate Waterproof Eyedefiners for that glam wet-look sheen. For maximum drama, my absolute favorite technique is layering Eye Glisteners over pure black liner or even shadow. Blending Eye Glisteners into a softer shade like the brown tone in the Colour Rush Quad creates a subtler version of the same creamy, illuminated effect.”

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Cold winter weather and dry home heating can take its toll on skin and nails, but there a few simple tips that can keep you hands and nails looking and feeling healthy and hydrated! Check out the insider secrets to keep your hands and nails looking and feeling healthy and hydrated!

Gatsby Salon Expert Nail Technician Krista Battipaglia says “I love to suggest to my clients to invest in a great Shea Butter to rub into their hands before they go to bed- this will allow the product to stay on your hands for about 5-8 hours without being washed off and allowing the product to really work to its fullest. Keep this product on your nightstand and you’ll always remember to moisturize before bed!”

A drugstore favorite, like Palmers Shea Butter Formula is a cost effective choice to keep hands silky smooth.

“Another tip I tell my customers is to apply petroleum jelly on your cuticles at night and massage it in, working down to your knuckles,” says Krista. “This will allow the product to get stuck under the cuticle and work it’s hydrating magic overnight.”

Vaseline works as a great moisturizer- just make sure you sleep with gloves on as it can get a little messy!

Gatsby Salon (www.GatsbySalon.com) is located in Green Brook, NJ.

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I recently was sent some Mèreadesso products to try and over the last few weeks I have really liked the results. First thing I noticed was how little of the product you need to get the job done. The face wash lasts at least 5 months I have been using it for weeks and the bottle still looks full.  

I also love the cleaning cloth its makes it super easy to remove makeup even waterproof! 

My favorite item from the Mereadesso line has to be the face & neck toning gel. I love that it combines two beauty steps to save you time on top of that it feels and smells great. Since I began using this product my skin has felt so great on top of being moisturized it doesn’t get greasy. Like the face wash you need barely a dot to cover your whole face and neck. I love products that work well and last  forever!

To get more info or buy the Mereadesso skincare products check out their website here  www.Mereadesso.com.

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Here is a video of Ashley Greene during her photoshoot with InStyle Magazine.

Watch the video here.

Ashley Greene appears in this month’s InStyle. She talked with the staff between takes about her personal signature style. The piece is part of their 60 Seconds of Style collection.

Love her!

Here are some behind-the-scenes pictures!

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Natural skincare leader Desert Essence Organics has a line of Fall and Winter beauty products to protect your skin from the cold weather.

Keeping with their mission, all of the products are 100% vegan, biodegradable, cruelty and wheat/gluten free. And contains no parabens, sodium laurly/laureth sulfates, phthalates, artificial fragrances or colors, silicones, EDTA, glycol or petroleum based ingredients.

All the delicious scents retail for $8.99 or less and are available at www.desertessence.com.

JoJoba Oil | $ 7.99 (2 fl. oz.)

* Is a pure and natural extract, which will penetrate and moisturize your skin without leaving any oily residue
* Can be used to remove makeup and to cleanse clogged pores
* It softens your hands and feet after massaging them with Organic Jojoba Oil
* Good for moisturizing the scalp and in preventing dry skin or dandruff
* Suitable for most sensitive skins
* May be used as a leave in hair treatment while in the sun or as an aftershave moisturizer

Almond Hand and Body Lotion | $8.99

· Provides deep nourishment to dry skin.

· Skin will feel soft and silky.

· Lightly scented with rich, natural almond oil.

· Organic Almond Extract and Almond Oil: Contain a high level of Vitamin A, E and B, proteins and fatty acids. Almond oil is able to penetrate the skin, providing nourishment and moisture.

· Organic Sunflower Oil: Due to its high content of the powerful antioxidant Vitamin E, sunflower oil helps to repair damage done by environmental stressors.

· Organic Shea Butter: Absorbs quickly into skin without leaving a greasy residue. Its emollient properties help skin retain moisture and restore elasticity, resulting in skin that feels smooth and supple.

I love this body wash it has a really great juicy apple smell and the ginger adds a little kick. It’s the perfect pick  me up scent in the morning to get you going. My skin feels clean, soft and smells great after using Green Apple & Ginger body wash.

Green Apple & Ginger Body Wash| $8.99 | Moisturizing Formula

* This antibacterial cleanser purifies while nourishing the skin.
* Organic Ginger Extract and Ginger Spice: A proprietary blend of ingredients that leaves the skin feeling moisturized and revitalized.
* Grapefruit Seed Extract: Gently deep cleans pores and refreshes skin.
* Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Help improve oil balance of the skin and gently exfoliate to reveal the next layer of fresher, younger skin.

A great lip balm I love the tea tree oil, it leaves my lips feeling super moisturized.

Lip Rescue with Eco-Harvest Tea Tree Oil | MSRP $2.50

· Contains Tea Tree Oil and Vitamin E to protect your lips from the effects of extreme weather conditions.

· Saves your lips from the adverse effects weather conditions and environmental pollutants.

· No animal ingredients or testing.

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Instyle has a super fun makeover tool you can play with to give yourself a New Moon vampire makeover. You can use their model photo or upload your own. Once you have chosen your vampire look you can post transfer your new Vamp look to Facebook or Myspace.

With a click of your mouse you can become Alice, Bella, Jane and more. It’s a pretty interactive tool but and you can move things and change the colors to get the best look possible. I didn’t want to upload my own photo in fear I would spend way too much time playing on this!

Get your own vampire makeover here.

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Hollywood starlet Megan Fox is no stranger to garnering public attention, with the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen actress making daily headlines for her outlandish comments and seemingly flawless exterior. However fans of the 23-year-old have taken to the internet recently, with the very specific agenda of studying Fox’ face and breasts.

According to reports yesterday, critics of Fox are urging interviewers to quiz the actress on her surgeries in her next interview, “instead of asking her to push her faux bi-sexuality on us again.” Ouch.

According to polls, fans and critics of Fox have voted their public opinion that the brunette has almost certainly gone under the knife to acquire her now famous appearance. While the vast majority of her fans claim not to be opposed to cosmetic enhancement, they do claim to be put-off by Megan’s inability to admit to her procedures.

Repeatedly named Sexiest Woman by any given men’s magazine, Megan Fox shot to fame in the second installment of Transformers alongside co-star Shia LaBeouf.

Almost unrecognizable in her 2006 photos where Megan was in her late teens, experts claim Fox may have benefit from a number of cosmetic procedures designed to enhance a woman’s features.

Dr Raan Samayin, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon says, “Megan Fox was attractive before her surgeries, there is no denying that. But her look was simple, girl next door and definitely not distinct. She was not a memorable face and would not have catapult to this degree of fame with her original face.”

So what has Megan Fox had done, exactly?

“Megan has possibly undergone a non surgical brow lift, in which a qualified person will inject a small morsel of Botox underneath the curve of the brow to achieve a high arch. Another possibility for her eyebrows is hair transplant treatments, a simple method of implanting hairs in the desired areas. Older photos of Megan show an original arch however her present brows are far more defined, higher and longer. This could also be a make-up trick.”

The actress, who bares a slight resemblance to Angelina Jolie, may have had this intention from her very first consultation, despite her public denials that she enjoys the ‘Jolie’ compliment.

“Comparing her original photos to images from 2009 show heavily plumped lips, but in particular areas. Her cupids bow has been raised with lip filler and injections have been made along her lip line. Her bottom lip has most certainly been plumped. Her plumper lips, combined with re-shaped brows give her a very clean Jolie look. Megan has also chosen to enhance her breasts with an augmentation, but chose a decent size. Her implants are far more inconspicuous than someone like Pamela Anderson, however they are quite round and sit toward the underarms, clear suggestions of a breast enhancement.”

Dr Samayin says, “Megan has also undergone a rhinoplasty and judging from her earlier photos, her nose has been re-shaped, slickened and sharpened. It’s unclear whether or not Megan has undergone two rhinoplasty procedures, which is possible considering her nose is quite a world different than 2005, but one procedure has definitely been brought to fruition.”

The actress, whose latest flick Jennifer’s Body was a box office failure has not yet commented on her alleged surgeries.

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Here are some more pictures of Megan Fox at a boutique opening in 2005.  I think she looks really pretty with just a little bit of makeup on !

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