Archive for May, 2009
My B-Day Giveaway – Chanel Orange Fizz & Golden Sand
 You say it’s your birthdayIt’s my birthday too–yeah They say it’s your birthday We’re gonna have a good time I’m glad it’s your birthday Happy birthday to you. -”Birthday” by The Beatles In case you haven’t guessed, today is my birthday. More than any present I could receive, my family, friends and all of you are a much better gift. So as thanks for your readership and involvement in ALU I want to give a little gift back to you. What fanatic wouldn’t love the gift of Chanel? Especially when it’s the sold out Orange Fizz and her summer collection partner, Golden Sand. Just fill out the form below and you could be the winner of these beauties. You have from now until next Sunday, June 7th, at 11:55pm to enter. Good luck and enjoy what’s left of this glorious weekend! |
Web Snob Wrap Up – 5-30-09
55 Secret Street gets stung (in the best way) by MAC’s Naked Honey Body Wash.
All About the Pretty can enjoy luxury shopping while vacationing on the beach at the Luxury Collection Boutique Mall in Cancun.
Allie is Wired features Lauren Conrad talking about life after The Hills.
Bag Bliss pick of the week: Buti Croc!
Bag Snob has the latest from Kara Ross F/W 2009 collection!
Beauty Snob discovers the magic of silver: COR silver soap!
Fashion Pulse Daily kind of can’t wait for fall to wear the cashmere-rich TSE fall 2009 collection.
Second City Style isn’t waiting for the sun-kissed glow of summer, we are faking it now with matte bronzer!
Shopping and Info used a black bodysuit to channel Angelina Jolie’s corset dress.
Stiletto Jungle previews summer’s must have new lip products.
StyleBakery.com found chic beach cover-ups for every budget.
Stylehive is telling you to spring for a spring trench coat!
The Beauty Stop explains how to pick the right sunscreen for your skin type.
Know any men who need makeovers? Send their pictures to The Fashion Bomb for a chance to win them free gear from Parish Nation!
The Shoe Goddess loves that these Loeffler Randall flat boots can be worn in the summer!
TheMakeupGirl checks out Sunsilk’s Captivating Curls line and has bouncing curls with zero frizz in 100% humidity!
Sneak Peek – Zoya Matte Velvet Collection
Here ya go fanatics… it’s our first look at the Zoya MATTEVelvet collection bottles. Note the frosted/matte finish to the bottles and caps. Very cool! As I posted previously the shades are:
Loredana – gunmetal gray matte shimmer
Dovima – black matte shimmer
Posh – wine matte shimmer
They launch July 1st. Are you getting excited??
Get The Nail Look – The City’s Erin Lucas
 Erin Lucas of MTV’s The City is a celebrity nail fanatic to keep your eye on. After spotting her multi-colored manicure a few weeks back, I’ve been keeping tabs of this gorgeous gal’s appearances to see what her nails are up to. When I saw this red carpet image from a recent launch party, I just had to know what she was wearing. You all know that I’m on the Yellow Nail Trend kick so seeing celebs that aren’t afraid to rock a unique nail impresses me.
On a whim I tweeted Erin (who isn’t on Twitter these days?) to tell her how much I love her yellow mani and to ask about the color. I honestly wasn’t expecting a reply but you can imagine how thrilled I was that she Direct Messaged me back. Thanks Erin! Can you guess what polish she’s wearing? My initial guess was WRONG. Find out after the jump! |
Essie Funky Limelight is a retina-searing neon green-yellow. Take a yellow hi-lighter to your tips and you’ll get the idea. It’s so bright it hurts my feelings. There’s no WAY you won’t be noticed wearing this one. Though be forewarned, this baby is a problem child to the Nth degree. I gave up trying to get it even and streak free after the 4th coat so I just slapped on a top coat to make it glossy (neons dry matte) and called it a day. So what do we think of this kind of in-your-face yellow? Those of you that own it can testify to how much brighter it is in person. How was your experience with the color? image credit: Wire Image
I was dead certain that Erin had on Essie Shorty Pants but it was another Essie, Funky Limelight, that graced her tips. It just goes to show how poorly neons photograph. They’re never true to life, even with a professional photographer taking the shot.
Essie Funky Limelight is part of Essie’s ’09 Neon collection. It’s available now online at Essie.com and in professional salons like ULTA, Regis, Trade Secret, etc.
Get The Look – Zoe Saldana’s Nails in Star Trek
 I’m finally going to see Star Trek tonight. I know, I know it’s about time! I hate opening weekend crowds so I typically wait a couple weeks to see the big blockbusters. In the meantime reader AnnaAnastasia contacted me about Zoe Saldana‘s (aka Lt. Uhura) nails in the film. Zoe sports a glossy, dark nail in character and AnnaAnastasia hopes to recreate the look.
I spoke with Star Trek‘s Head Makeup Artist, Mindy Hall, to get the deets on Uhura’s vampy manicure. Find out more after the jump! |
Often the makeup artist or hairstylist is also working on the actor as the manicure and pedicure is being done. We all work around each other to accomplish this. Cindy and Gina really understand this and are fantastic at anticipating what is needed as we simultaneously work around each other getting the actor ready. “ For Lt. Uhura, Essie Wicked was the color of choice. A deep, black cherry, Wicked has a berry wine base that is visible in the first coat. It applied a bit uneven so I used three thin coats over CND Ridge Out to get it perfect. Essie Wicked is available online at your favorite e-tailers and Essie.com and in stores at professional salons including ULTA, Trade Secret, Regis, etc. image credit: AllMoviePhoto.com
Mindy works with a manicurist for all her film projects. In LA, Cindy Neal, and in NYC, Gina Eppolito. To quote Mindy,
“It takes a special individual to work in the film world; professional, flexible (both physical and mental), flawless, discreet, attention to detail, works well with others, can deal with a hectic environment, and of course excellent people skills. Very mobile and always on time!
My thanks to Mindy Hall for taking the time to respond to me during what I’m sure is a very busy time for her. I can’t WAIT to see the film tonight.
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