Called the quintessential California glamour girl, but a New Yorker at heart  Jennifer Aniston got a sun-kissed glow for the Academy Awards from makeup artist Angela Levin. Together Jennifer and Angela decided to create a look that screamed modern glamour. “Days before the Oscars she had returned from vacation and had a relaxed and glowing look, so it was perfect to go bronze and radiant” says Levin.
To get Jennifer’s look, Angela applied foundation using a brush over Jen’s already moisturized skin. Instead of a traditional blush, she dabbed a bit of Red creme lipstick on the apples of Aniston’s cheeks. …read more

Well another show has come and gone and I have to say I was a little disappointed with the hair and makeup this year. Many of the women attending played it safe with hairstyles that were either pulled back in a loose bun or off the face and held back with lots of bobby pins and hairspray. Maybe due to the weather or just wanting to try something different, but for me it just didn’t work.

I arrived home just in time to grab my pad and pen but after the fourth strapless dress and pulled back do I decided to …read more

So here we are after a season of many award ceremonies paying homage to some of Hollywood’s best in film, and on Sunday evening the grand finale Oscars 2009. Celebrating some of this years best films viewed by millions all over the world.
The Oscars are as you know a big to do here in Hollywood. Streets have been shut down, blocked off and traffic has been nothing short of a nightmare. With that being said it is also a very exciting time especially for us beauty and fashion bloggers who are lucky enough get the inside scoop on how many …read more

February is a busy month for Californians.  We’ve got Valentine’s Day (our annual Hallmark Holiday), Presidents Day, and let’s not forget…”and the winner is” … Yes, you guessed it…The Oscars! If you don’t live in California it’s just another Sunday.  But here it’s Everything…
So, I asked CJ Cassaday, hair stylist to many industry professionals at gavert/atelier, “what do you tell your clients when they ask for your advice on how to get their hair, health & mind ready.” And here is what CJ had to say:
” They always tell me what they’ll be wearing and that they are nervous it …read more

Why do all the Celebs always look so amazing when they walk down the magical Red Carpet?  I’d really like to know…wouldn’t you.
I had the privilege of sitting down and chatting with Dr. Celia Brown , my favorite Skin Renaissance doctor, and she explained how the celebrities achieve that Oscar Ready Look.
It’s a procedure called Titan.  Infrared heat is used to stimulate your own collagen which then turns your skin from burlap to spandex.  According to Dr. Brown a lot of the celebrities are doing Titan because it’s a great alternative to surgery. With Titan there is no down time, …read more

This is one hydrating mask that has made its way into more celebrity and beauty editor’s beauty regimes. Calm Yourself from Mark, I just love the name, is fantastic! and I have to agree. At just $7 a tube you’ll feel like you’ve taken a yoga class for your face. Loaded with antioxidants and moisturizers to immediately increase your skins moisture, and help to improve your overall complexion.
As we gear up for the Grammy’s this weekend and the Academy’s soon to follow, everyone is buzzing in town about whose doing what and where are they going for their pre-spa, beauty …read more

How does Jennifer Aniston keep her skin glowing? Well a great make-up artist and facialist don’t hurt, but this is a girl who pampers her skin and it shows! Not everyone can hop on a plane to get that “just came back from Hawaii” golden glow but with the help of a good mineral powder foundation, and bronzer you don’t have to.
To get a beautiful sun-kissed glow minus the airfare try using a loose powder foundation a few shades darker than your own complexion and lightly dust it over your forehead, bridge of your nose, cheeks, chin and neck. You …read more

In keeping with the beginning of Awards season, I wanted to talk about one of Hollywood’s hottest celebrity hair & makeup stylists, and one of the sweetest, and most talented I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My sister Te-see and I first met Diana Schmidtke (pronounced Schmidt-Key) back in December at an Axe Hair Event that we attended at The Prive Salon in Hollywood. The newest line of products from Axe to give your guy “girl approved hair”. Diana is their official spokesperson and has been a Celebrity Men’s Hair Stylist & makeup artist for over 10 years. …read more

Celebrities made their way down the red carpet at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. These ladies are living proof that you can certainly age fabulously. I don’t know where to begin. This is my favorite award show because not only do so many celebrities look great, but Hollywood is a buzzing! The look this year when it came to beauty was bold red lips, heavy eyeliner, lots of smoky eyes, and golden glows. My favorites of course were the ladies who went for the striking eyes.
Starting with Mary-Louise Parker, looking beautiful in …read more

My BFF Lebec is doing a little beauty contest at her fabulous beauty blog the art of makeup by lebec.Check out these gorgeous pictures. Oh my gosh this makeup is outstanding!

She is asking everyone to “GLAM IT UP” for the holidays! And I agree that this is the perfect time to do it. Regardless of your shape, size, skin tone and age. Take time and celebrate you!
With the hustle of everyday life….
And the excuses we make for not spending time on dressing up!
Pull out that dress, shoes, silk pants or amazing piece of jewelery!!
That we have hidden in the closet …read more