Alex and Ani & Anne V. Online Shopping Event

ALEX AND ANI AND ANNE V 

TEAM UP TO SUPPORT ONE

Calling all #charmedarms #alexandaniobsessed dolls: Alex and Ani is excited to launch the first-ever online Charmed by Charity shopping event WEDNESDAY, December 17th; co-hosted by model Anne V, from 12:00 am EST on December 16th, to 12:00 am PST, December 17th. 15% of proceeds made through www.alexandani.com will be donated to The ONE Campaign with promo code ANNEVONE6 at checkout.

The ONE Campaign is an international campaigning and advocacy organization of more than 6 million people taking action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease. Together, with model Anne V., Alex and Ani is helping to spread awareness and support for global health and wellness.

See more ways that Alex and Ani is working together with Anne V. in this behind the scenes video

Nails: Oxygen's NAIL'D IT WINNER

WINNER OF OXYGEN'S COMPETITION
SERIES NAIL’D IT:
ASHLEY CRAIG

Photo Credit: Lindsey Byrnes

December 10, 2014 – #nailedit! Emerging nail artist Ashley Craig (Fort Myers, FL) was declared the winner on last night’s finale of Oxygen Media’s innovative and creative competition series “Nail’d It”. Craig’s passion and talent prevailed as she won the coveted title and a grand prize of $100,000 along with a cover story in the March/April 2015 issue of Nail It! magazine. As a single mother, she plans to use the money to provide a better life for her seven-year-old daughter and further pursue her dreams of being an artist. Hosted by fashionista Adrienne Bailon (“The Real”), the competition series pitted 18 of the best up-and-coming nail artists against one another for the chance to win a life-changing opportunity.

“Ashley really showed her versatility, phenomenal skills and creative talent throughout the season,” said Bailon. “She was eager, humble and determined to win.”

NAIL'D It host Adrienne Bailon

Nails: Happy Hands Gloves

PROTECT YOUR HANDS WITH HAPPY HANDS

THE ORIGINAL UV NAIL GLOVE

I always wonder, how long until my dolls complain about premature aging of their hands (or worse), after years of UV lamps use for their shellac/gel manicures? Believe it or not, I've never had a gel mani, mainly in part because I can't commit to a nail color for two weeks (two days is too much for me), but also because I worry about the harmful UV rays. Well, now you don't have to worry, thanks to Happy Hands, The Original UV Nail Glove!

Yummy treats at the BeautyPress boat ride this past summer..

The Body Shop Holiday #GREENMONDAY

THE BODY SHOPS KEEP THE FEEL-GOOD GIVING 
GOING WITH #GREENMONDAY

GREEN MONDAY (12/8-12/10)- This year, The Body Shop is all about making wishes come true with our biggest gift selection ever! Help spread holiday joy for you, your loved ones or a child in need, through our partnership with War Child. Green Monday is another chance to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Just like our Cyber Monday deal, receive 50% off sitewide, free shipping, and a $20 value free gift with a $50 purchase. But even better, receive $10 off Small & Medium Box Gifts, 2 FOR $15 Gift Cubes & Tubes, and 25% OFF all other Seasonal Gifts!

L'OCCITANE Holiday Gifts

GREAT GIFT IDEAS TO CELEBRATE 

THE HOLIDAYS FROM L'OCCITANE 

If you're still stuck on holiday gift ideas, either for the Secret Santa at the office or a gift for that beauty lover in your life, here are two super cute one from L'OCCITANE: Advent Calendar & Holiday Ornaments!

Advent Calendar:
This 13 Desserts of Provence gift set ($68) includes the best of L’OCCITANE’s miniature delights. Inspired by the Provencal holiday tradition, this adorable advent calendar is sure to please any crowd by delivering a darling treat on each of the 13 days leading up to the holidays (available via web only.) 

Christmas Tree Ornament
Our Shea Butter Travel Treats ($20) will keep toes and hands warm and happy this holiday season. This chic set, complete with a Shea Butter Hand Cream and Shea Butter Foot Cream, doubles as an adorable ornament that will brighten any tree!

To see these and other great L'OCCITANE holiday gift ideas, please visit www.Loccitane.com.

~Evelyn Lugo

Pantone 2015 Color of The Year

ELIZABETH ARDEN & PANTONE 2015 

COLOR OF THE YEAR: MARSALA

I can't say that I was surprised when Pantone announced their 2015 Color of the Year: Marsala. It's a stunning shade that has been dominating since NYFW in September, so much that even I myself have been rocking wine lips and nails lately. At Elizabeth Arden they don’t want you to just wear the Pantone color of the year, but wear it beautifully with Elizabeth Arden’s Beautiful Color collection. 

Earthy, wine lips…stunning, warm eyes…you can get ahead of the trend with Elizabeth Arden’s Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Beauty and Beautiful Color Eye Shadow in Spice. These buildable shades flatter all skin tones and boast both immediate and long-term skincare benefits.

Pacifica 7 Free Nail Polish

NEW PACIFICA 7-FREE & 

100% VEGAN NAIL POLISH

Pacifica just added a new category to their effortless beauty collection: 7 Free nail polish What is 7-Free? Polishes that are free from harsh toxic chemicals, which is important as I am constantly changing my nail color (two weeks with color just doesn't happen with me, I do so daily!) A nail polish that is natural, vegan and 7-free (formulated without phthalates [dibutyl phthalate] toluene, xylene, parabens, camphor, formaldehyde, resin and animal by products) is definitely at the top of this fingertip-fashionistas list! 

Books: Michelle Phan

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: 

MICHELLE PHAN'S NEW MAKE-UP BOOK

If you haven’t already heard, digital pioneer and entrepreneur Michelle Phan just wrote a book! Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success — Online and Off is available to purchase wherever books are sold, just in time for the holidays and is a great gift idea for that beauty maven on you list. Utilizing her YouTube fame, Michelle has built an empire in the beauty and lifestyle space. She has her own makeup line with L’Oréal, a popular beauty community and sampling service called ipsy, powerful media platforms, apps, and even a macaron in her name. And now she is adding one more title to her bio: Author

Elizabeth Arden Announces NEW Brand Ambassador

ELIZABETH ARDEN SIGNS SUPERMODEL

KARLINA CAUNE AS NEW GLOBAL FACE

Caune will appear in Elizabeth Arden advertising campaigns
beginning in Spring/Summer 2015

Karlina Caune will be the new global face of the Elizabeth Arden brand. Named Brand Ambassador, she will appear in the brand’s advertising campaigns, marketing programs and public relations events. Caune will also be an active participant in Elizabeth Arden’s digital and social media platforms.

#LAUGHOUTLOUDER & Benefit Cosmetics

#LAUGHOUTLOUDER CAMPAIGN DECEMBER 2-3

BENEFIT COSMETICS OFFERS A FUN WAY TO GIVE BACK THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

"Smiles 4 Miles" has long been my mantra and only laughter beats that! Laughter is the best medicine and research shows that laughter is a powerful way to reduce stress and feel better emotionally, which supports both Love is Louder & Benefit Cosmetics missions. “Carrying on the brand’s unique manifesto, ‘laughter is the best cosmetic,’ Benefit Cosmetics believes that a woman is her most beautiful when she’s smiling, laughing and having fun. 

Benefit Cosmetics will make donations to The Jed Foundation’s Love is Louder movement during a 48-hour social media fundraiser to benefit Love is Louder clubs, events and initiatives; when celebs and advocates share funny photos online. Each time a user posts a funny face photo on Twitter or Instagram, or retweets/reposts someone’s photo with the #LaughOutLouder hashtag, Benefit Cosmetics will donate $1 to Love is Louder (up to $250,000). I'll join the movement, with a picture of my own, why not?

"I woke up like this!" It's okay, I #LaughOutLouder

#MACKinkyBoots

INTRODUCING M∙A∙C KINKY BOOTS

M∙A∙C is proud to celebrate the Tony Award-winning Kinky Boots with kinky red hues of Lipstick and Lipglass. Inspired by those who stand up for who and what they are, these shades make a one-of-a-kind statement.

LIPSTICK

Kinky -  vivid neutral red (matte)

SRP $16.00 US/$19.00 CAD

LIPGLASS

Kinky sheer red with multidimensional glitter (frost)

SRP $15.00 US/$18.00 CAD

M∙A∙C Kinky Boots is available online at maccosmetics.com and at M∙A∙C Times Square November 20th through January 15, 2015. 

Nails: Essie Holiday Kit 2014

LIMITED EDITION ESSIE 

2014 HOLIDAY MINIS KIT

mademoiselle, smokin' hot, butler please, bahama mama and jazzy jubilant

Treat yourself or someone else this holiday season with the ultimate holiday gift: The limited edition essie 2014 holiday minis kit (retails $15)

mademoiselle - equally trendy as it is classic, this sheer pink nail polish is beloved by nail techs, professionals and manicure mavens around the globe!

smokin' hot - a runway hit that has cult status with nail pros and beauty editors nationwide, this stone-cold fox gray nail lacquer will be the accessory that compliments all wardrobe choices.

butler please - a bright blue nail color hue that adds a pop to any outfit and is sure to turn heads year-round.

bahama mama - creamy and rich, this warm deep plum polish is a tropical beauty that works in the winter, spring, summer or fall - and is always in fashion!

jazzy jubilant - this hyperkinetic chromatic glitter top coat is part jazz-age shimmer, part space-age glamour that will be sure to add pizzazz to any outfit.

essie re-mix:
From runway hit, smokin’ hot, to bahama mama, a warm, rich plum, the set of five mini polishes feature essie’s most festive shades! Whether you share with yourself or the fashionista in your life, essie’s 2014 minis kit will have you ready to kick up your heels and celebrate. Whether you like to relax and call on your butler please or spend time living free like a bahama mama, you can always look smokin’ hot. Treat yourself like the mademoiselle you are and add a sparkle of excitement with my jazzy jubilant.