Smashbox Cosmetics has partnered with acclaimed director Sofia Coppola’s upcoming film, The Bling Ring, as the exclusive beauty brand of the much-anticipated fashion heist film. To mark its upcoming June 21 nationwide release (limited release June 14 in L.A. and New York), Smashbox will launch a two-part Smashbox The Bling Ring campaign with a limited-edition kit inspired by the film and an exclusive sweepstakes in Facebook.

Fans can channel the L.A. high-life seen in the film with the Smashbox The Bling Ring Kit, available May 21 only on Smashbox.com. The Smashbox pros developed this custom kit to re-create the fame-obsessed glamour of the film’s stars with hot pink pouts, out-all-night kohl-rimmed eyes and lashes for days.

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Sofia Vergara has amazing skin elasticity. Maintain healthy hydration with a serum that contains hyaluronic acid, says Somerville, who has treated Vergara. Cucumber and willow herb extracts help firm skin and soothe irritation. The facialist swears by her own Quench Hydrating mask ($45, katesomerville.com).

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Kate Sommerville Quench Hydrating mask
This incredible complex keeps skin satisfied around the clock by pulling moisture in deep. Quench Hydrating Mask actually locks hydration in, so you’re left with unbelievably smooth, baby soft skin.  More »

Philosophy’s Summer Grace $44
Inspired by the sunny, carefree spirit of summer, Philosophy’s Summer Grace spray fragrance refreshes the spirit and opens the heart. Like a bottle of sunshine, this warm and bright floral fragrance with sun-kissed bergamont, passion flower and warm coconut musk was created to make a woman feel the light hearted happiness and ease of summer. summer grace is a casual fragrance to add to your wardrobe when you want to feel wrapped in sunshine every moment of your day.

Notes:
Blooming Flowers, Sun-Ripened Fruits.

Style:
Casual. Carefree. Sunny.

Summer is the season to drop the hot styling tools and embrace curls instead of trying to fight them. Bring out the best in your natural – or chemically treated – curls with Malibu C’s effortless daily maintenance solution and weekly at-home treatment for added TLC. Whether they’re beachy waves or bouncy ringlets, flaunt what you’ve got with these wellness beauty solutions.
Weekly “Mini Malibu MakeOver”

I love this product, its very different from anything I have ever used but it really brings my curls back to life. Just rub in your hands with a little water and scrunch through your hair. After I let it sit for a few minutes I rinse out and shampoo and condition. My curls hold their shape so much better and it helps bring out the nice big, loose curls in my hair not the tiny spiral curls I dread. So easy and using just once a week my hair looks so much better.

Step 1: Curl Partner Wellness Treatment,  $3.50/4 g packet or $42/box of 12 packets (on sale $31.50)

Reveal brilliant, beachy waves and pump up your hair’s natural body and bounce with this wellness treatment that removes the pesky minerals weighing down your locks. More gentle and effective than a clarifying shampoo, this treatment is formulated with Malibu C’s patented vitamin crystal technology that is freshly activated with water for maximum effectiveness and immediate, glamorous results.

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It is no secret that women will literally go to all lengths to darken and thicken their eyelashes to create a glam, sultry look. But the latest news from Consumer Reports says there are serious health risks to wearing false lashes. The report warns false eyelashes and eyelash extensions can trap dirt and bacteria, creating irritation and infection. People often experience an allergy to the adhesive glue, which can also cause one’s natural eyelashes to be plucked out when the falsies are removed.

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Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage to achieve that perfect curl? Rumor has it their wavy ringlets are not the product of pins or curlers, but actually the result a few twists and flips of a flat iron. Although this technique seems to be pretty straight forward, there is indeed a specific method that must be applied in order to create this sought-after style.

Mario Russo, owner of Salon Mario Russo in Boston, which is known for their bouncy blowouts that incorporate this approach, shares his tips and trick in an easy-to-execute step-by-step guide to creating these coveted curls.

The Tools:

• Round brush
• Blow dryer

If you hair needs a little loving, check out the luxurious Radiance and Color Care mask from L’Occitane. The formula is thick and creamy and smells amazing. The soft, feminine, floral scent that will linger in your hair.

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