WINNER UPDATE: Rowenta Straight Express Iron Giveaway

Who won the $179 Rowenta Straight Express Iron?

Hmmm, wonder who won....? 

*UPDATED* February 1, 2014: Scroll down to view Yvonne Palmer WINNER!*

Nearly two weeks ago, I announced (see it here: http://bit.ly/1frpc8A) that my friends at Rowenta Beauty and I would giveaway the Rowenta Straight Express 1" Iron ($179 Ulta.com) and we received well over 2,000 likes, Tweets and shares - GREAT JOB! 

...it even has a heat resistant pouch.

ChapStick's NEW 8 Hour Hydration Lock & Olympic Gold Medalist & Soccer Star ALEX MORGAN

ChapStick LIP TIPS with a KICK: 

Olympic GOLD Medalist/Soccer Star/ChapStick Spokesperson ALEX MORGAN & Renowned Dermatologist Dr. Melanie Grossman

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of attending an event at Chelsea Piers Field House, for ChapStick! This one was a special event all alright, as it was with the face (er, rather lips) of ChapStick: Olympic Gold Medalist and soccer star Alex Morgan, renowned Dermatologist (co-inventor of laser hair remover) Dr. Melanie Grossman and  Z100's Bethany Watson! For those who don't know, Alex Morgan has been announced as ChapStick's new spokesperson. Alex herself said that she is a long-time ChapStick loyalist, using it since she was a little girl. 

Alex Morgan

CURLS: Grammy Hair with help from REDKEN'S Jenny Balding!

GOTTA GET IT GRAMMY HAIR: BEYONCE & RITA ORA

This Curl~Gurl loved all the curls showcased at the Grammy's last night, though my fave curl~gurl LORDE deeply disappointed me by flat-ironing her fab curls - her hair looked so dry! Lorde really should have rocked her fab curls, but that's just my opinion (still love her!) 

MAC: LIMITED EDITION Rihanna ViVa Glam Lipstick & LipGlass

SWATCH REVIEW: RIHANNA FOR MAC VIVA GLAM

Once again Rihanna has set off an "I-GOTTA-GET-IT" firestorm, with her signature blue-red lipstick that launched this week. First, it was with RiRi Woo (retro matte remake of MAC's classic Ruby Woo) which sold out in seconds last April as soon as it launched. Now, Rihanna launches M∙A∙C VIVA GLAM with two strikingly bold shades of red frosted Lipstick ($16) and Tinted LipGlass ($15) both which perfectly capturing her fearless, confident style! 

The Body Shop SPECIAL EDITION Blueberry Body Butter

Blueberry Body Butter

 available for a LIMITED TIME!

The Body Shop never ceases to amaze me with their endless yummy butters, especially one so delicious, I'd actually want to eat it (but don't, lol!) One jar is literally sold every 2 seconds and it's easy to see why: Body Butters are best-sellers for over 20 years now, there are over 20 varieties that offer up to 24 hours of hydration and Body Butters come in a full range of scents and textures, sure to please your skin and senses! I keep mine right by my shower and apply all over while my skin is still damp. 

New : La Prairie Cellular Swiss Ice Crystals

NATURES MOST POWERFUL SURVIVAL SECRETS REVEALED: 

"UNDER THE ICE, TIME STANDS STILL!"

I took a mini break, to be warm and cozy and what better way to come back than with La Prairie's new power duo: Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil ($300) and Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Cream? ($300) I've had these two amazing products since November, WAITING to pull the trigger and write my review (had to wait, per my reps) but that just gave me more time to test, especially with the recent bitter blast we're enduring on the East coast. Imaging that you're able to achieve timeless beauty, lavishly hydrate and luxuriously nurture your skin? Well with Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil and Cream, you can!

UPDATE: Julep Maven January BOUDOIR COLLECTION

SWATCH REVIEW: 
JULEP MAVEN JANUARY COLLECTION

Julep Maven January "The Boudoir Collection"

With January almost over, I'm not yet done enjoying all the gorgeous shades and different finishes Julep launched for their "Boudoir Collection." I previewed the entire collection late last month, prior to it's launch (see it here: Preview-Maven-January-boudoir) but, now it's time to finally see them in action, especially with February's collecting so close. 

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Spring 2014 Lip Tars: PLASTIC PASSION

OCC LIP TARS Spring 2014 Collection 

Starring DEVEN GREEN

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) is launching their NEW Spring 2014 collection PLASTIC PASSION, Lip Tars (liquid lipsticks) that pretty much tell you that this spring isn't about playing it safe. Get ready for "BOLD BEYOND BELIEF" hyper-saturated hues with technicolor textures in metallic and matte textures. 

LIP TAR $18.00 each at OCCMAKEUP.COM & SEPHORA.COM

NAILS: SAG Awards Beauty - Lupita Nyong'o and Jennifer Lawrence by Deborah Lippmann

Lupita Nyong'o & Jennifer Lawrence NAILED IT!

Jennifer Lawrence & Lupita Nyong'o

Calling all "Fingertip Fashionistas!!!" I love when my reps send me these amazing beauty "how to get the looks" right at the shows are happening! Also looks like Deborah Lippmann was at it again tonight with the biggest names in Hollywood. Best Supporting Actress nominees Jennifer Lawrence and Lupita Nyong'o spent the day getting glam with the nail guru Deborah herself, here’s how:

MARC JACOBS Beauty: Highliner, Style Eye-Con No.3, Enamored & LOVEMARC Lip Gel

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY: 

Showing Love to PANTONE'S "Radiant Orchid"

Marc Jacobs Beauty

I love MARC JACOBS: fashion, bags, accessories, heck I even grew my LV collection to well over 20 pieces, with my obsession: shoes, accessories, agenda, BAGS, you name it! This was well before his days at Louis Vuitton (1997-2013) but during his tenure at LV, I grew to respect and admire his ideas and passion for fashion even more. Though Louis Vuitton's signature monogram canvas is centuries old, but Marc Jacob definitely helped bring it back!

It was about time I reviewed his beauty line. What better way than to check out Marc Jacobs Beauty, in PANTONE'S 2014 Color of The Year: RADIANT ORCHID, not to mention my favorite color? As you know, MARC JACOBS BEAUTY is a 120 product line, that launched last summer August 9th and are sold exclusively at SEPHORA and select Marc Jacobs Stores. Like his fashion, Marc's creativity is the heart of his makeup vision inspires you to push the boundaries: youth, confidence and experimentation! MARC defines beauty as "IMPERFECTLY PERFECT!" Reps sent me five goodies to review: 

GIVEAWAY: Rowenta Straight Express Iron

ROWENTA STRAIGHT EXPRESS IRON

$179 at Ulta and Ulta.com

Listen up Dolls (and dudes.) I'm giving away a Rowenta Straight Express Iron, valued at $179.99, to one lucky reader. This flat iron is an amazing, salon quality straightening tool, with 3D-Straight technology that's ready to use in 30 seconds and heats up to 450 degrees. What caught my attention about this amazing hair tool, were the teeth, as that can only mean one thing: it will pull and straighten my hair in half the time!

To enter my giveaway, first you MUST like the Rowenta Beauty Facebook page (click link.) Second,

HAIR: Celebrity Hairstylist, Pasquale Caselle: Achieve Head-turning Red Hair

IT&LY HAIRFASHION: THE POWER RED COLLECTION

Model: Anastasia McMannus

It's no secret that I love curly hair, with all it's body, waves and volume. Though I am a fan of black hair (brunette all the way), Imagine my surprise when I saw these amazing photographs or a stunning redhead. Red hair is truly a thing of beauty as it is head-turning. The shine this shade captures, has always captivated me. International Creative Director and Celebrity Hairstylist, Pasquale Caselle created “Power Red” to embrace the strength, love and emotion, that the color “RED” signifies.

Hair: Pasquale Caselle for IT&LY HAIRFASHION
Make Up: Linda Caselle
Photographer: Christian Ortega