Benefit Cosmetics Pop-up Shop at Cake Plate Boutique

Napa Valley’s premier designer destination

(www.cakeplateonline.com)

With California’s beauty and fashion experts all under one roof, they’ve got just the tips, tricks, and advice you need to stay primped and stylish this summer!

Every girl knows that a fabulous frock simply cannot go unaccompanied without a fabulous face! But thanks to Cake Plate Boutique’s latest pop-up shop partnership with international beauty brand, Benefit Cosmetics, valley vixens (and you!) can reap the “Benefits” of having a fashion and beauty at their perfectly polished fingertips all summer long!

Serving up fashion well done has always been a Cake Plate forte. But this time, owners and style experts Lindsay Kroll and Paige Smith are pushing the fashion envelope even further, as they concoct on exceptionally scrumptious treat for all glam gals to indulge in – a Benefit branded, 375-square-foot mini-boutique inside the walls of the boutique. A grown-up candy shop for makeup mavens, Cake Plate customers can peruse the Benefit counter for must-haves products like prrrowl, BADgal lash, benetint, posietint, and sugarbomb (to name a few), drop in the brow bar for a touch up from one of the eyebrow experts, or experience a fast lash application – the perfect topper to any chic ensemble. And, if they are in the mood for a bit of style, they can shop designers like Kate Spade, Lauren Moffat, Milly and Trina Turk in the separate Cake Plate section of the store.

I have always been a fan of Benefit and their newest launch Stay Don’t Stray is no exception. My eyes look so much brighter and awake when I use Stay Don’t Stray, I never thought of needing a concealer and brightener but once I saw how great my eyes looked I’m hooked. On top of all the magic it does to open your eyes it holds shadow tight all day keeping you looking great way past happy hour.

“Stay don’t Stray” ($24) – Available at Benefit Cosmetic Pop-up Shop at Cake Plate Boutique

Stay Don’t Stray

What is it?

The first ever 360 degree eye primer that protects, perfects and locks on concealer

• Apply 3 dots to the eyelid with fingertips and blend. Your customer now has a neutral base so concealer/eye shadow stays put!

PROTECT

• Sodium Hyaluronate-hydrates and fills in fine lines.

• Vitamins C & E-helps fight signs of aging.

• The lightweight formula guarantees eye shadow and concealers will last from AM to PM.• The neutral nude color suits all complexions.

• Use to prime and lock in concealer and shadow!

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Live Chat Topic: Getting Your ME Time

When: Thursday, Aug 11 at 10am PST/1pm EST

To all our mom and dad readers out there come join us as we talk about you and how you find the time to carve out a little ME time. Do you take daily, weekly me time is it a workout, shopping, reading a book at a coffee shop.

We’ll chat about your favorite ways to pamper yourself, how to carve out a little time or space for yourself, and how to ask people for help if you need it!

Come join Heather and I here in the BlogFrog community, you will love it!

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Is Lindsay Lohan’s little sis Ali Lohan out-earning her famous big sister?

Lindsay Lohan’s 17-year-old sister has signed a multi-year modeling contract with NEXT Model Management, Just Jared confirms.

“We are very excited to be representing Aliana Lohan,” NEXT Los Angeles Director Alexis Borges tells Just Jared. “She represents the future face of fashion and will be a photographer’s dream with her chameleon-like beauty.”

The aspiring cover girl has plenty of modeling experience, as she represented Lindsay’s 6126 fashion line in its Spring/Summer 2011 campaign.

NEXT Model Management has represented Miranda Kerr, Milla Jovovich, Jaime King, Joy Bryant, Molly Sims, Alexa Chung, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Ana Beatriz Barros and Anja Rubik

Very cool!

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What is the Appropriate Age to Wear Makeup?

From Womens Healthcare Topics

Do you remember dressing up in your mom’s high heels? Putting on her dress? How about wearing her red lipstick and blue eye shadow? We live in a society that influences little girls to grow up fast. For a young lady, wearing makeup is often seen as a rite of passage to becoming a woman. The question is: At what age is it appropriate to wear makeup? What is the appropriate amount of makeup and what colors are best?

There is no “right” age to start wearing makeup. Some girls begin wearing minimal makeup at age 11, such as lipstick or eye shadow. Parents of young girls display controversy on the issue. Some parents are more conservative in their views stating that kids do not get to be kids anymore. More and more young girls are being influenced by music and the media to look, dress and act a certain way. You can find just about any cosmetic product in glitter: nail polishes, lotions, lip gloss, eye makeup, and bikinis are targeting girls ages 6-12.

Some psychologist state that wearing makeup at an early age leads to increased interest from males. Some believe it is sending a message that says you are mature and possibly interested in being in a physical relationship. Makeup changes the perceptions of the face to be similar to that of a mature woman.

You may have heard the famous words, “Everyone’s wearing it in school,” and “It’s not fair.” It is important to question why she truly wants to wear makeup. If it is because everyone else is doing it or so guys will notice her, these are dangerous signals. How you feel about her wearing makeup sets a precedent for everything else she does. Allowing a young girl to wear makeup sooner than when you feel she is ready, may send the message that she can partake in other “adult-like” activities sooner than she is ready for them.

It is an inevitable fact that young girls are going to want to wear makeup at some point in their life. It is essential at the onset of wearing of makeup that clear boundaries are set on what types of makeup and the amount being worn is determined. How much makeup is too much? It is best when staring out, to keep the makeup subtle.

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What age do you think its okay for a girl to start wearing makeup?

Do you think a little makeup is okay or  are we letting little girls grow up to fast?

Come share your thoughts and join the discussion here.

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Selena Gomez at the Teen Choice Awards

‏Hair by

Wella Professionals Celebrity Stylist Andy Lecompte

Hair Look:
The newly appointed Wella Professionals Celebrity Stylist, Andy Lecompte, gave five-time Teen Choice Award winner Selena Gomez loose, flawless waves for last night’s Teen Choice Awards. For Selena’s tango-inspired Teen Choice performance, her hair was pulled back into a chic, low ponytail.

Credit Info:
Hair products: Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier, Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray, Stay Essential Finishing Spray, Pearl Styler Styling Gel
Stylist: Andy Lecompte, Wella Professionals Celebrity Stylist

Step-by-Step Styling
1. Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier was added to her wet hair to prime it for styling
2. Blow dry the hair completely smooth with a ceramic brush
3. Spritz hair with Wella Professionals Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray to protect hair from heat fatigue
4. Separate hair into small sections and use a medium to large barrel curling iron to set loose waves
5. Use fingers to apply Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray, tucking the hair behind one ear and giving it an all-over polished look

Then, for Selena’s Performance:
6. Using a dollop of Wella Professionals Pearl Styler Styling Gel on the palms, smooth hair back toward the nape of the neck and secure with a hair elastic
7. Using a ½ inch section from her hair, wrap the pony to hide the hair elastic and secure with hair pins into a chic, low ponytail

About Wella Professionals Styling
Wella Professionals Styling represents a refined collection of international salon favorites and iconic products recently innovated to create an extensive range destined for hair greatness. The new products combine wet styling, dry styling and finishing products, with each range offering four levels of hold. Wella Professionals Care and Styling launched in May 2011 in professional salons across North America. For more information, visit www.wella.com

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With polish on one end and a chip-resistant topcoat on the other, this handy wand is as close as we’ll ever get to being ambidextrous. The best part? It peels right off. No remover required. Sula Paint & Peel Duos, $9; Ulta.com

I would LOOOOVE to try this!

Finally! Durable nail polish you peel off without remover. It’s our Paint & Peel nail color and Lasting Love topcoat together in a dual-ended pen. No-odor color. Fast drying. The perfect manicure goes on in minutes and lasts for days. On-the-go touchups are a snap. You’ll never need remover again!

With polish on one end and a chip-resistant topcoat on the other, this handy wand is as close as we’ll ever get to being ambidextrous. The best part? It peels right off. No remover required. Sula Paint & Peel Duos, $9; Ulta.com

The Garden of Good & Evil Nail Mini Collection is a set of four mini nail polishes in a range of rich colors.

Tempt yourself with the Garden of Good & Evil. An enticing collection, it draws its palette from runway fashion, including rich jewel-tones, exotic feather accessories, and cascading silk gowns. “This collection was inspired to empower your inner mistress, providing a selection of satisfying shades that will add a mysterious look to your everyday personality,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Vice President & Artistic Director.

This set contains 4 x 0.13 oz Nail Colours in:
- Completely Fern-ished (dark green)
- Eve-y On the Eyes (grape)
- Tempted by Teal (metallic teal)
- Frankly I Don’t Give A-Dam (gray)

$18

Ooh La Lace Baked Shimmer & Matte Eye Shadow Palette ($114 Value) is a seductive, lingerie-inspired makeup palette.

Seduce with sexy, sultry, smoky eyes created with Baked Shimmer and Matte Eye Shadows in six smoldering colors. From the red carpet to between the sheets, this palette will give you big, beautiful bedroom eyes for all of your intimate moments.

This set contains:
- 6 x Eye Shadows in Lust (cream with shimmer), Smolder (matte gray), Risqué (matte black), Stunner (light bronze with shimmer), Knockout (bronze with shimmer), Racy (matte brown)

$36

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are helping the world get fashionably charitable.  The designing sisters have created a limited-edition change purse for their JC Penny Olsenboye collection. Proceeds benefit Pennies from Heaven, a campaign that gives to after-school programs.

“Every child should have the opportunity to be part of a positive and nurturing environment after school,” Ashley said in a statement. “Through the purchase of an Olsenboye change purse, customers can help support after-school programs and impact a child’s life,” Mary-Kate added.

The purse, which features a peace sign, can be purchased exclusively at JCPenny for $9.99, with all proceeds going toward the campaign.

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