GKhairHaving blonde hair is more than a descriptor, it's a full time job. Anyone who highlights her hair as often as I do understands what I'm saying: Being blonde is a religion. Some of my traditions include scouring magazines for the perfect shade of ash (not warm!) balayage to bring in to my stylist, trying to discern whether an actress with perfect white blonde, face-framing tendrils is a natural brunette (how, Jennifer Aniston, how?), and testing products intended to keep my color shiny and natural-looking. That is why when I heard about Global Keratin's brand new Silver Shampoo, developed with Marilyn Monroe's blonde in mind, I jumped at the opportunity to nix those pesky red undertones in favor of white and silver-enhanced, light-reflecting strands.
At $27 for a large bottle (10.1 ounces), the shampoo formula, which is actually purple like other blonde-enhancing products, differs from the ones I have tried in that it isn't drying, and I can see the results on both highlighted
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NarsAnyone who knows me knows that I don't wear a ton of make-up. I very much prefer a fresh-faced look complemented by a sleek ponytail or a halo of tamed curls. But who doesn't want something completely mistake-proof to seamlessly transition her from a day at the office-or in my case, a day spent dashing between appointments and cover shoots-to impromptu outings with friends? Enter Nars's Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella, which is the most perfect fire-engine red for evening. You just draw on your lip and save for the occasional touch up. It stays put without smudging. Awesome.
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Courtesy of LancômeWhen the collaboration between Alber Elbaz and Lancôme was announced in January, the beauty world went beyond a state of mere frenzy-it entered into a realm of full-on delirium. Legions of beauty buffs collectively waited with baited breath for complete details on the limited-edition collection, and now we can reveal all the fine points of the entire eye-opening line.
Elbaz is known for his whimsical designs and charming illustrations that both illicit a dash of wit and humor. For this line, he combines his distinctive aesthetic to dress Lancôme's most popular eye essentials in collectable couture outfits. Each product in the Lancôme Show by Alber Elbaz collection is cloaked in an exclusive Elbaz creation that features either doodles of red hearts, blue stars, pink dots, or green eyes.
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Courtesy of Lancôme"...Alber Elbaz has a gift for revealing a woman's personality. In his words, he veils the body to unveil the woman," said Lancôme President Youcef S. Nabi. "More importantly still, he
Rita OraWhile ELLE cover star and Brit Rita Ora has certainly made her mark on America, she's a girl with some serious hometown pride.
Ora will be joining forces with the British Designers' Collective Boutique at Chic Outlet Shopping's Bicester Village as a brand ambassador to host the pop-up's launch on May 2. The event will feature top designers including Nicholas Kirkwood, Peter Pilotto, Jonathan Saunders, and Preen, while encouraging shoppers to discover the new crop of design talent.
In honor of the occasion, we caught up with the festive songstress on why she's an advocate for British fashion, how she defines her personal style, and the vintage Celine Dion T-Shirt she'll never part with.
How did you first get involved in supporting Bicester Village's British Designers' Collective?I've been going to Bicester Village since I was young, my mum and dad really loved that place, and I always used to stock up on clothes. I love the fact that it supports great British designers.
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