Janelle Monae YSL Campaign

Grammy nominated artist Janelle Monae's song "Mushroom & Roses" is featured in the Yves Saint Laurent Discover the Spring/Summer 2011 campaign video.

The video, filmed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin features the beautiful Arizona Muse.

Check out the gorgeous video here:

Calling All Curves - Join Levi's for a custom Curve ID fit event

Bring us your skinny tomboys, your curvy girls and all girls in between for a celebration....because we believe hotness comes in all shapes and sizes!

Join Levis on Saturday, March 19th for a custom fitting to discover your Levi's Curve ID a revolutionary custom fit system based on shape, not size. 

The events will be hosted at select Levi's stores in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicagoand New York.  RSVP on the Levi's Facebook page and click on Levi's Curve ID for all the details and locations.

*One free gift per customer who purchases a Levi's® Curve ID product.  Limited quantities available in each store where supplies last. 

See Your Name in Lights with Broadway Nails

Facebook Fans Can Become the next Broadway Nails Video Super Star

Ever wanted to see your name in the bright lights of Broadway?  Well now's
your chance! 

Broadway Nails Facebook Fans can submit a short video featuring any Broadway Nails product to be featured on Broadway's website. The Broadway Nails Video Star contest will consist of two rounds - the first round will be voted on by the public and will last 4 weeks, until April 4th. In order to vote for a video, you must be a fan of Broadway Nails on Facebook.  After the first round, the top three videos will move onto round two where the final winner will be chosen by a panel of Broadway Nails Beauty Experts. The top three finalists will all be sent Broadway Gift Bags and will be featured on Broadway's Youtube Channel. The winning video, announced on April 18th, will be featured on Broadway's website and will receive a gift basket filled with over  $100 worth of Broadway products.

http://www.facebook.com/BwayNails

Please keep videos to a 3 minute minimum.

Bronzed & Beautiful: Robert Bolanos' Tips For Warming Up

LA based makeup artist Robert Bolanos understands first-hand from his California girl clients the desire for bronzed and beautiful skin.  But warming up with bronzer can lead to problematic issues like a too muddy or too shimmery look.  Bolanos shares his tips and tricks for getting bronzed beautifully.

Choose the right formula

Bronze products come in many formulas including powder, cream and gel.  Consider the climate you live in.  Powder is ideal for those in hot climates.  Creams will slip and slide off the face if you live in more humid conditions.  Cream and Gel are the best choice if you live in dry climates as they add moisture and can add dewiness.

Place strategically

Apply bronzer across the forehead, bridge of nose and in a crescent “C” shape on the cheeks.  Also remember to brush the neck- this is an often missed area that really counts!  For added glow apply a shimmer on the cheek bones.

Favorite Products

Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess is my favorite powder bronzer because of its matte color. It gives a dust of bronze to the skin without shimmer and shine...a great base should you want to add a little "glow" product over it in the evening.  For liquid or cream bronzers I like using NARS Illuminator in "Orgasm" or Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator Bronze. 

Finally: Coordinate with Sheer & Soft Lips 

When going for a beachy bronze look, choose sheer and soft shades of lip color.  Going for bright lips with bronze skin can sometimes look harsh and can be difficult to pull off.  You can still wear color, such as red or coral, but opt for a sheer formula.

Celeb Look for Less: Madeline Zima

Californiacation's Madeline Zima wore XOXO, Susie Rose & Te Amo while headed to a meeting in Beverly Hills. The TV star looked casual and cute in her XOXO blazer ($40;http://www.xoxo.com/), Susie Rose sweater ($15; http://www.walmart.com/), and Te Amo leggings ($20;http://www.kmart.com/ ). Total cost of her outfit? Only $75! This girl knows how to shop!

Apply Fake Lashes in 1-2-3....

Ever tried applying false eyelashes but got frustrated when they didn’t position correctly?  Only to then remove them and keep trying again?  Now, Kiss Premium Eyelashes with patent pending, market-first Application Strings allows for a perfect application, every time! The premium eyelashes will be sold via Walgreens, Walmart and CVS stores, plus www.beautyonlinesupply.com and retail for $3.99.

To Use:  Dab a small amount of glue to the Premium Eyelash base and let set for 30 seconds.  Take hold of both strings of the lash and carefully position on the eye-lid, along the natural lash line.  Allow to set for a few seconds, but don’t pull out the strings yet.  Repeat for the second eye.  Go back to the first eyelash and once completely dry, gently pull out the string, holding the corner of the lash in place. Do the same to the second eyelash.  Both lashes have a perfect fit!

Apply glue

Apply to lash line, let dry

Gently pull strings out

Watch The Application Video:

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Wham + Daft Punk = My Fav Mashup

Whip Your Workout Wardrobe Into Shape

Bodies and budgets are meant to be stretched! Every fashionista knows that looking chic is just one half of feeling fabulous.

T.J.Maxx style expert Sonya Cosentini shares tips on stylish workout wear that will keep looking and feeling great all day long.

Visit www.TjMaxx.com for store locations.

• Classic or crew neck tees in basic colors, like white, pink or black are comfy and versatile.
• Matching sets like tailored yoga jackets and cropped pants make gym-ready outfits a breeze.
• Fitted sweatshirts, tees and tanksin green, gold and blue add an unexpected burst of color to everyday attire.
• Simple and functional accessories, like athletic watches, headbands and colorful socks can be understated ways to add flair.

Celeb Spotting: Gerard Butler in THE T by JOE'S Again!

Actor Gerard Butler was spotted in THE T by JOE'S as he left Teddy's Nightclub at The Roosevelt Hotel. It's the third time the actor has sported in THE T in Lake (Style M1027245, $54). Last summer he wore it out to a salon in Beverly Hills and again as he snuggled up to a pup in Hollywood;  http://www.joesjeans.com/.

Young Hollywood: One Tree Hill's Kelsey Chow in Artisan de Luxe!

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One Tree Hill's Kelsey Chow wore Artisan de Luxe as she shopped Melrose Avenue yesterday. The TV cutie looked edgy as she rocked a Zipper Hoodie ($130) and Corduroys ($174) after leaving Artisan de Luxe's boutique. It seems the star left with a bag full goodies! She picked up a Fedora Hat ($75), Bat Tunic ($90), Stella Skinny Jeans ($196) and Courtney Cut-off shorts ($118). Artisan de Luxe recently launched last summer and offers a premium denim line for men and women complemented with knit and woven shirts, dresses, outerwear, fine jewelry and accessories.

How Rude Are You? Evaluate Your Mobile Manners

Texting or typing while driving. Sending emails while walking. Using mobile devices while on a honeymoon. These are among the top pet peeves cited by U.S. adults in a recent survey conducted by Ipsos and sponsored by Intel Corporation to uncover the current state of mobile etiquette in the United States.

Nine out of ten American adults claim they have seen people misuse mobile technology, and 75 percent say mobile manners are becoming worse compared to just 1 year ago, according to the survey.

Did you know that one in five U.S. adults admits to checking their mobile technology device even before they get out of bed in the morning, as reported in a 2011 survey commissioned by Intel Corporation on the topic of mobile etiquette.

The study also found that nearly all U.S. adults (91 percent) have seen someone using their mobile technology device in an unusual place, with 1 of the most commonly noted locations being a public restroom (48 percent). This according to a 2011 survey commissioned by Intel Corporation on the topic of mobile etiquette.

As mobile etiquette guidelines continue to evolve, here are some tips by author and etiquette expert Anna Post of The Emily Post Institute:

• Practice what you preach: If you don't like others' bad behavior, don't engage in it.
• Be present: Give your full attention to those you are with, such as when in a meeting or on a date. No matter how well you think you multi-task, you'll make a better impression.
• The small moments matter. Before making a call, texting or emailing in public, consider if your actions will impact others. If they will, reconsider, wait or move away first.
• Talk with your family, friends and colleagues about ground rules for mobile device usage during personal time.
• Some places should stay private: Don't use a mobile device while using a restroom.

For more on mobile etiquette kindly check out the video below.

Pedicure Crisis Averted: Flexflops to the rescue!

Have you ever gone for an unexpected pedicure appointment, only to realize that you are wearing boots?  There is no reason to cause a post pedicure blemish or go home in flimsy foam sandals; The pedi-flops line will keep you smudge-free because the sliding strap adjusts to fit your foot. flexflops have a sturdy sole...perfect for a day of shopping and doing errands after your appointment!

Keep flops in your bag or car glove compartment, so you can stop for a mani-pedi at any time.

Click here for more information on our products flexflop.com

Makers of Magnum Condoms and Ludacris Search for America’s Next Hip-Hop Star

It’s time to show off your “gold standard” skills -- the Magnum Live Large Project 2 has officially begun. Ludacris and Magnum condoms are teaming up for a nationwide search for the best underground hip-hop artists in the country through regional events and a YouTube contest.

Beginning today, aspiring hip-hop artists can head to http://www.youtube.com/magnumlivelarge for a chance to show off their skills by uploading a video of themselves performing a Magnum-themed "16 bar" verse. The submission period runs from today until April 13, at which point fans across the country can go to the channel and vote for their favorite hip-hop hopefuls.

This year, Magnum is also going local, hosting rap battles in four major cites (Detroit, San Francisco, Miami and NYC) in pursuit of 4 emcees who embody the gold standard.   The four regional winners plus the YouTube contest winner will comprise the “Magnum Live Large League” and will receive $5,000 cash and the opportunity to appear on stage alongside Ludacris at one of the country’s biggest music events, Spring Fest in Miami. 

For the second year in a row, Ludacris will be partnering with the Magnum Live Large Project.

For more information and contest rules, please go to:

 www.MAGNUMLiveLarge.com or www.YouTube.com/MAGNUMLiveLarge.

Casting Call for Bands: Vive tu Música with 5 Gum Holds Auditions in Dallas, Miami and L. A.

The Vive tu Música with 5 gum challenge is back, bigger and better! For a third exciting year this music competition will give musicians across the nation a chance to win the ultimate prize! Auditions for 2011 will be held in Dallas, Miami and L.A.
 
Up and coming musicians and bands of all genres can prepare a song* to perform and submit at the casting. During the casting call, the agents will assist in recording the song and upload it onto the Vive tu Música with 5 website - vivetumusica5.com - to enter the musical battle. The bands and musicians have until April 4th to upload their demos.
 
From the entries submitted, ten lucky bands will be chosen to star in a new reality show and only five will proceed to compete to win a spot at the ultimate Grand Finale concert that will perform alongside popular Mexican band, Belanova and the one and only DJ Alex. Family, friends, and fans can get involved by voting for their favorite bands on the website starting April 7th. The voters will have a chance to win instant prizes and enter a sweepstakes to win a grand-prize VIP Trip to LA for the GRAND FINALE.
 
* Songs should be no more than two minutes and thirty seconds in length

WHEN/WHERE:       

Dallas, Texas
Sunday, March 13
6pm – 12am Venue:Trees Club
2709 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75226
 
Miami, Florida
Tuesday, March 15
6pm – 12am
Venue:Grand Central
697 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
 
L.A., California
Thursday, March 17
6pm – 12am
Venue: El Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Royal Looks for Less: Kate Middleton

Whether heading to a dinner party, attending an outdoor affair or shopping in casual comfort, Kate Middleton has impeccable taste in fashion. By shopping at off-price retailer like T.J.Maxx, fashion lovers don’t have to be royalty to dress like a princess. Even Kate herself is a fan! 

Celebrities and insiders, like the most watched bride-to-be Kate Middleton, know T.J.Maxx is the place to score a deal on designer fashion, every day. Just like her Maxxinista counterparts across the pond, the future princess enjoys the thrill of the fashion find. Women everywhere are captivated by Kate’s style and now they can follow in her footsteps by scoring her same designer looks for less.

T.J.Maxx style expert Laura McDowell shares some of Kate’s favorite looks and how royal-watching fashionistas can get them for up to 60 percent less at T.J.Maxx:

Kate pulls off her chic country girl look by pairing a fitted blazer, skinny jeans and dark brown riding boots, perfect for weekend polo matches - or a trip to the grocery store. 

A feminine dress with ruffle detail in a light spring color is perfect for a casual outdoor affair and reflects Kate’s practical yet truly feminine style. High wedge heels and neutral toned accessories complete the look.

• With her gorgeous ring and matching dress, Kate has created a craze for the color sapphire.  At T.J.Maxx, shoppers will find a variety of deep blue dresses, tops and accessories to show they are on board with the royal engagement.
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Kate shows her fashion know-how in a little white dress, this season’s go-to style. Maxxinistas can add their own twist with laser-cut detail or adding layered mixed-metal jewelry.

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March Madness: Win Big & Get Your Glam On with Kiss!

Enter to win the Kiss March Glamness Sweepstakes

Kiss Facebook fans, get ready for the opportunity to win a Kiss product every day during the month of March, by entering the March Glamness sweepstakes.   Fans can enter to win a different Kiss product each day duringMarch and can also enter to win the grand prize a gift basket of all products included in the Glamness giveaway, on March 31^st.

 

Become a fan of Kiss Nails on Facebook and enter to win. Good Luck! www.facebook.com/KissNails

Winning! Jimmy Fallon Remix The Clips: Charlie Sheen Edition

Questlove almost makes Charlie Sheen sound good.

NIKE DUNK X ?UESTLOVE

Once again turning to an icon of Nike’s design heritage, Nike Sportswear takes the Nike Dunk and puts it in the hands of one of the music industry’s most innovative creators of sound, ?uestlove. Releasing on March 4th, two Nike Dunks will hit the shelves as a pair of unlikely twins bearing a unique look that is arguably the first of its kind. One pair red and the other yellow, the Nike Dunk x ?uestlove is the product of an imagination that brings uncharacteristic embellishments to a classic. Inspired by mid 80’s era American television, ?uestlove draws from the favorite sitcoms of his youth and interprets their story lines through design.

Hinting to an episode that is forever etched in ?uestlove’s mind, a character is presented with an all too human conflict, impressing a girl with style, but the outcome goes horribly awry. The character pleads for an expensive shirt from his parents, but when he is denied, a sibling offers to make a replica that is in the end far from perfect. The Nike Dunk x ?uestlove is just that, one is perfect, and the other is, to say the least, a bit off kilter.

The red pair is fashioned to perfection using premium leather complete with an overlay that conceals the laces trimmed with white buttons. The yellow pair is the traditional Nike Dunk with a twist – the swoosh shape that is distinct to the Nike Blazer. The Nike Dunk x ?uestloves are then finished off with the emblem of its maker, the silhouette of ?uestlove himself.

“I always opt against taking the easy way out,” says ?uestlove, “I wanted to choose colors that were extremely hard to match with outfits with a simpler design that stand out as the topic of conversation.”

?uestlove surprises us by suddenly adding a third Nike Dunk x ?uestlove to the mix, this version colored in all black. When asked about the addition,?uestlove responds, “Dunks to me are the tuxedo of Nikes. Obviously an awesome basketball sneaker, but they can also fit almost any situation. If rocked right, you could even wear them with a suit, and the all black version is perfect for that.”

The Nike Dunk x ?uestlove by Nike Sportswear will be available at Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer, New York, and select Nike Sportswear retailers nationwide.

Spring Training: Know Thy Feet

Trainer Ashley Borden Says to Get a Great Body, Get Off on the Right Foot

“98% of the clients I have ever worked with are astounded when I tell them that their feet have everything to do with why their body is shaped a certain way,” explains LA-based fitness expert Ashley Borden, who travels the country training clients like Natasha Bedingfield, Ryan Gosling and Taraji P Henson.

“Your feet are the foundation of your entire body, so my primary focus when clients begin with me is on foot placement, arch analysis, and proper support,” says Borden. “When you build a skyscraper, you need to have a strong foundation. Collapsed arches, for example, lead to internally rotated hips, which causes saddlebags.”

A few of Borden’s Meet Your Feet tips include:

KNOW YOUR ARCHES – is your foot pronated or supinated? Do you have a high arch or a collapsed arch? Go to a specialized shoe store where they watch you walk and evaluate your gait. Sometimes local drugstores even have a Dr. Scholl’s kiosk that can tell you whether or not you need arch supports and what kind.

SOCK IT TO ME – Yes, socks can affect your workout. Many socks today have wickable fabrics and built-in arch support. These socks also prevent blisters and sock slippage, which can allow for a longer more comfortable workout session.

THE RIGHT SHOES – Wearing the right shoe is critical. If you have wide feet and are trying to stuff them into a narrow shoe, your foot will feel suffocated. It’s essential that you have comfort and proper support for arch control – which helps with stability, performance and ankle, knee and back support.

THE MARATHON TIE – Most shoes have eyelet holes at the very top of the shoe – which usually go un-laced. These holes are there to provide additional support for your ankles. A lot of times people try to tie their shoes too tight when they are really looking for ankle support.

“Your feet determine your body’s muscle firing patterns – when you don’t use them correctly, it can distort the kinetic chain of your muscles.”                                    

For more on fitness trainer Ashley Borden, visit www.ashleyborden.com