HSN is launching a True Blood inspired collection on August 9th.

Debuting August 9, 2012, The Forsaken Collection Includes an Exclusive Fragrance developed by Givaudan, Luxury Home Goods from D.L. & Co and a First-Ever Lip Color with Coordinating Nail Shade from Deborah Lippmann

HBO Global Licensing has announced the launch of Forsaken, a unique collection of beauty products inspired by its Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning hit series True Blood. HBO aligned with Forsaken LLC, a specialty licensing partnership created by Multi Media Exposure and Virtue Development, to create a one-of-a-kind luxury collection which includes: the Forsaken signature fragrance created by Givaudan; beauty products from Deborah Lippmann and home fragrance products from D.L. & Co. A first for HBO, the line will launch exclusively on HSN, HSN.com and via HSN mobile beginning on August 9, 2012, in conjunction with the show’s fifth season. The collection will be available at the HBO Shop in September and will follow with worldwide distribution at specialty retailers late 2012.

The Forsaken collection will be spotlighted on HSN with four, one hour segments running throughout the day on August 9, starting at 12:01 a.m. “We were thrilled to have met HSN through our existing relationship with Givaudan,” stated James Costos, VP of HBO Global Licensing. “Mindy Grossman at HSN introduced us to amazing partners who made the Forsaken line a reality by developing and executing fabulous products. We are excited to provide HSN with the exclusive launch as it introduces the True Blood brand to a whole new audience.”

“HSN is proud to be the first to offer HBO’s Forsaken collection,” said Betsy Olum, GM, Beauty and Merchandising Strategy. “It’s one of a kind, sensual collection of products that taps into the essence of the show, and will excite both the HSN customer and the True Blood fan.”

Forsaken will be available to consumers in an Eau de Parfum, a body cream and shimmering body veil powder. The fragrance is evocative of the dark and seductive world of True Blood, capturing the soul of the show and combining it with trendsetting, iconic products. Prominent fragrance house Givaudan developed Forsaken with an addictive blend of light and dark notes. Pulpy fruits paired with crisp pear notes are followed by mid notes of night blooming jasmine, also fittingly known as Queen of the Night. The scent closes with the dark muskiness of amber and patchouli. Ultra feminine, yet sultry, the fragrance will cast a spell on everyone.

The Forsaken fragrance will be incorporated into a nail lacquer developed by world-renowned celebrity manicurist, Deborah Lippmann who began crafting her own nail colors over 15 years ago. The lacquer that carries the fragrance is entitled “Let It Bleed” and is part of a combination set with a coordinating lipstick – Lippmann’s first ever — called “Bite Me.” Lippmann also created two additional sets for the collection: “Sookie Sookie” featuring full-size “Human Nature,” “Fairydust” and “Bad Things;” and a trio of minis including “Strange Love,” “New Flesh” and “Bad Blood.”

Rounding out the collection is a specialty line of home products from high-end home fragrance company D. L. & Co., which includes luxury candles and diffusers with the Forsaken scent developed by Givaudan.

Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, True Blood takes place in the not-too-distant future, when vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source. The show follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and her soul mate, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy®-winning HBO series “Six Feet Under”) created and executive produces the show, which is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.

HBO Global Licensing officially licenses the HBO® brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network’s award-winning programming. With products created around classic series like the The Sopranos® and Sex and the City® to current hits like True Blood® and Entourage®, items include fashion apparel, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, games, books as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwide, at store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO Licensing & Retail products are also sold internationally across Europe, Asia and Australia.

Forsaken by True Blood $59.50
Forsaken Eau de Parfum

Forsaken by True Blood Body Cream $42

Forsaken by True Blood Shimmering Body Veil With Poof $31

Forsaken by True Blood Fairy Dust and Human Nature Nail Polish $25

Forsaken by True Blood Bad Blood, Strange Love and New Flesh Nail Polish $25

Forsaken by True Blood Let It Bleed Nail Polish and Bite Me Lip Color $28

Forsaken by True Blood Diffuser/Candle Set $48

Forsaken by True Blood Diffuser $48

Forsaken by True Blood Candle With Fang Lid $58

The HSN Forsaken by True Blood Collection will launch August 9th at HSN.com

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Blake Lively at the premiere of Savages at the Mann Village Theatre in Westwood (6/25)

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ANGELO DAVID SALON

HAIR: Courtesy of Celebrity hairstylist Angelo David of Angelo David Salon

1) Prepare washed hair with the Angelo David Sea Silk Styling Moussen and Angelo David Premier Volume Spray to achieve maximum volume, then begin blow drying sections of hair.

2) Create a deep side part then do one run of the 1 ½ curling barrel iron to the smaller part.
3) For the larger part, create tousled waves by running each small sections of hair onto a 1 ½ curling barrel iron then secure with pins at the top .
4) Once done, release all the pins and run your hands through the curls.
5) Finish the look with L’oreal Tex Infinium Professional Hairspray for a strong hold, without the stiffness.

MAKEUP: Courtesy of Celebrity Makeup Artist Piper Cline of Angelo David Salon

Face
- Begin with Dior SkinFlash Primer all over face
- Using a Foundation Brush, apply Dior Dior Skin Nude Natural glow hydrating all over face
- Conceal problems areas using Dior Nude Skin Perfecting and Hydrating. With a concealer brush, apply product under the eye area and blend with your fingertips.
- For your Blush, Use Dior Rosy Glow Health Glow around the apples of the cheeks

Eyes
- Apply Dior Smoothing High Impact Eyeshadow Crystal white 006 all over eye and on the tear line.
- Line the ends of the eyes with Dior Style Liner in Jet Black.
- For voluminous lashes, do 2 coats of Dior DiorShow Extase to top and bottom lashes.

Lips
- Line both top and bottom lips with  Dior Rouge Liner Automatic Lip Liner in Cinnamon 736.
- Finish the lips with Rouge Dior Lip color in Blazing Red #638

Photo Credit :Source: Jason Kempin/Getty Images North America

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Hair: Courtesy of Celebrity Hairstylist Angelo David of Angelo David Salon

1) Spray hair with the Angelo David Long and Strong Detangler, followed with the Angelo David Sea Silk Styling Mousse to prepare for styling
2) Begin blow drying hair by sections using the Angelo David Round Brush, bringing hair all the way to the back.
3) Gather hair and begin your fish braid. Divide hair into two sections. Take a small portion of hair from one side then bring it to the other, repeating this process back and forth. We want a clean, yet effortless feel, so it is ok if strands of hair starts sticking out.
4) Continue braiding until you reached desired length, then secure the braid with an elastic
5) Finish the look with a great hairspray, like L’oreal Tex Infinium Professional, for a firm hold without creating stiffness

Make up: Courtesy of Celebrity Makeup Artist Piper Cline of Angelo David Salon

Face
- Dior SkinFlash Primer all over face
- Follow with Dior Skin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating makeup all over face using a foundation brush.
- Conceal problems areas using Dior Nude Skin Perfecting and Hydrating. With a concealer brush, apply product under the eye area and blend with your fingertips..
- Use Dior Rosy Glow Health Glow around the apples of the cheeks to give you that subtle rosy glow.

Eyes
- Apply Dior Smoothing High Impact Eyeshadow Crystal white 006 all over eye and on the tear line.
- Line the ends of the eyes with Dior Style Liner in Jet Black
- For voluminous lashes, do 2 coats of Dior DiorShow Extase to top and bottom lashes

Lips
- Line both top and bottom lips with Dior Dior Rouge Liner Automatic Lip Liner in Tourbillion Pink
- Finish the lips with Dior Addict Lip Polish

Every bride-to-be wants their special day to feel and look like a fairytale wedding. That’s why celebrity makeup artist, Mally Roncal, wants to help every woman’s wedding day as unforgettable as possible with the Mally Beauty Mega Bridal Kit. The Mega Bridal Kit is filled with the essentials that a bride needs for flawless makeup application. Each product in the kit features Mally’s signature high-performance, bulletproof formulas that guarantee a gorgois look for her fabulous day.

The Mega Bridal Kit includes:
- Perfect Prep Poreless Primer (in Glow): Minimizes pores, fine lines and wrinkles for a radiant glow.
- Shimmer, Shape and Glow Face Defining System: Enhances your natural bone structure.
- Brow Beauty Brow Fix: A compact miracle worker that quickly and easily transforms your brows.
- City Chick Smokey Eye Kit (in Brownstone): An advanced cream-to-powder formula that creates a sultry smokey eye.
- Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner: Guarantees a waterproof, smudge-proof, fade-proof, totally bulletproof line.
- Waterproof Volumizing Mascara: Creates va-va-voom lashes that stay fresh no matter how much your maid of honor’s toast makes you cry.
- High Shine Liquid Lipstick Pen: Lip primer, lip pencil, full coverage liquid lip color, high shine lip gloss and lip brush all in one.
- Evercolor Poreless Face Defender: First ever clear powder that doesn’t result in any of the dry, cakey side effects of traditional powder.

And, to celebrate the launch of the Mally Beauty Mega Bridal Kit, Mally is offering five winners the chance to win: A Mally Beauty Mega Bridal Kit as well as Maggy London bridesmaid dresses and Nina Shoes (for up to five bridesmaids). Four additional randomly selected winners will receive the Mega Bridal Kit too! To enter the contest, upload a photo of you and your fiancé along with your engagement love story, from now until to July 18th 2012!

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The Bachlorette is heading to Crotia with her guys to make her final decision. Wonder how she has managed to look so amazing this season? We have the inside scoop on some of  Emily’s favorite beauty products!

She gets her smooth, silky locks with the Solano SuperSolano Dryer ($129.95 SRP, Ulta.com). Denise Antonacci, her hairstylist and colorist at the Jon Ric Hair Spa in Charlotte, North Carolina, exclusively uses the Solano Dryer, a favorite of Emily’s, to help smooth down her hair. Tourmaline technology promotes healthier hair by adding shine, smoothing the hair follicle, and reducing fly-aways.

Emily won’t go a day or night without washing her face, or else she faces some serious breakouts. “Every morning I wash with OMP Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser ($37.50 SRP, Obagi.com).” Next she religiously applies OMP CRx C-Exfoliating Day Lotion ($61 SRP, Obagi.com), which keeps her complexion glowing and spot free by neutralizing free radicals with antioxidants.

I am very fair skinned and have such a hard time with streaks with most sunless tanners. No Sun Tanner has a slight tropical scent and leaves my skin feeling soft, shimmery, moisturized and most importantly no streaks. If you are new to sunless tanners this is a great choice, just apply daily until you reach the depth of color you want and then reapply as needed to maintain. This is the only sunless tanner I trust on my face, brightens my face and I never have to worry about it clogging my pores. 

Perricone MD No Sun Tanner

Imparts a gorgeous, healthy, natural looking tan
With pro-Vitamin D

No Sun Tanner is a multi-tasking all over face and body self-tanner that nourishes the skin with pro-Vitamin D while promoting a gorgeous, natural looking tan.

Unlike traditional self-tanners it does not streak, smell, leave the skin dry or impart an unnatural color. Results are truly dramatic with a tan that customizes to your skin tone within 3 to 7 days. Best of all, it also acts as a treatment and hydrator delivering essential moisture and firming benefits to the skin.

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Disclosure: MHU was sent a sample to review all  opinions are 100% 0ur own.

Let’s face it, most guys don’t spend much time thinking about their skincare regimen. Well, it’s time to ditch the bar of soap and start grooming like a real man. With the Murad Man collection, Murad’s first line created specifically to address male skincare concerns, it’s never been easier to look as dapper as ever and just in time for Father’s Day!

The Murad Man collection consists of three products that create an easy-to-use regimen to improve the health of skin and provide protection against everyday environmental assaults (hey – guys get wrinkles too!). Murad Man is perfect for the guy who wants to maximize his grooming routine as well as providing a quick, easy and effective solution to redness, razor bumps, ingrown hairs and shaving related irritation.

The Murad Man line includes:

· Cleansing Shave: This patented antioxidant-rich cleansing formula features Murad’s exclusive Beard Softening Complex® and Mushroom Enzyme exfoliants to uncover stubborn facial hairs and prepare skin for shaving. This two-in-one formula creates a rich lather that is ideal for shaving or cleaning skin.

· Razor Burn Rescue: This patented formula fights razor burn, shaving irritation, razor bumps and ingrown hairs by infusing skin with a unique blend of healing antioxidants and redness reducing anti-inflammatories.

· Face Defense SPF 15|PA++: Face Defense SPF 15 is a lightweight formula that infuses skin with shine-free moisture while broad spectrum sunscreens and antioxidants shield against UVA/UVB damage

You can purchase the Murad Man line and other great Murad products at www.Murad.com

As the influence of estrogen declines from its peak in our twenties, our skin loses elasticity resulting in fine lines, wrinkles and loss of skin tone. This is called hormonal aging and affects all women. VENeffect reverses the signs of hormonal aging with an exclusive and highly effective complex of 100% natural plant-based phytoestrogens to safely and effectively preserve and restore the youthful glow of healthy, vibrant skin.

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