Cover Looks: Alexander Skarsgard

“True Blood” star, Alexander Skarsgard is featured on the June cover of American GQ magazine wearing Dockers.

Alexander is wearing the Dockers SF Tapered Khaki
Available on Dockers.com and Nordstrom.com for $65.00

Celeb Spotting: Stephanie Pratt

Stephanie Pratt looked cute and comfortable in her off the shoulder romper by Baby Phat,

only $69! The former Hills star wore her Baby Phat look to the car wash in Santa Monica. http://www.babyphat.com/.

Apps for Sun Safety

Since we were little kids (fine, maybe even grown adults) playing in the sand, knowing the day’s daily UV index rating was always a top propriety to staying healthy while having fun in the sun. 

Today is certainly no exception. With Memorial Day weekend and the official kickoff to summer less than two weeks away, we've complied a list of the top apps to keep beach goers across the country protected from the sun’s harmful rays all season long.

• Sun Safety (Free for the Apple iPhone) - SunSafety is a skin cancer prevention app.  It provides current weather information for any US city, along with useful, up-to-date sun exposure danger information with advice on how to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer.

• UV Index (Free for Android) – This app is a simple, easy to use means of getting the UV index for the day. It works for all US states and territories, and by simply entering a zip code or city/ state combination this app provides the color coded UV index.

• Coppertone MyUVAlert (Free for the Apple iPhone) - This handy iPhone application helps you with sun protection information for your whole family, offering local UV index forecasts, custom sunscreen reapplication reminders, individualized product recommendations, coupons, sun protection tips and more.

• Handy Weather for Blackberry (Free for the Blackberry) – These worldwide weather forecasts include weather news and forecast for over 40,000 preset cities. The application is comprehensive with complete weather details (i.e. temperature, wind, pressure, humidity, UV index, real feel temperature, etc.).

Apps are available for download from Appitalism.com.

Um...Ok...Beyonce.

I loved the Beyonce/Gaga collabo! It even had chair choreography...

Actually any song about a phone that Beyonce & Lady Gaga do will work

Tiempo Libre: NYC Concert Event!

In celebration of the May release of their new timba album, My Secret Radio, the three-time Grammy nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre, will perform a sizzling, dance-inducing concert and throw one big Cuban musical party on Friday, May 20th at 7:00 pm at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium located at 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street. Tickets are $45 for adults and $15 for students (with valid i.d.) and include entrance to the museum on the day-of the show and may be ordered by calling 212- 570-3949 or visiting www.metmuseum.org/tickets.


My Secret Radio is an Afro-Cuban love letter to the music which the band members secretly listened to on American radio stations when they were growing up during the "special period" in Cuba.  During that difficult time following Russia's withdrawal of support from the island, there was little to eat and it was illegal to listen to American music on the radio. As musicians, Tiempo Libre's members were fueled by their Afro-Cuban tradition, yet they were also eager to devour any scraps of sounds and styles that reached the island from Miami radio.  So, like all teenagers who desire most the things that are most off limits, they salvaged aluminum foil and metal clothes hangers to fashion homemade antennas, and climbed up on their rooftops at night to secretly listen to the music which pulsated from Miami airwaves. This music of the night fueled their dreams of living in America, free to perform their songs, and live their lives the way they wanted.  It gave them the desire and the strength that it took to leave it all behind - families, friends, a country, a life - to pursue those dreams. This album is their tribute to the many powerful voices that rocked their world, and the country that sang to them its siren song - via their secret radios.

Tiempo Libre's show is a dynamic, passionate performance of timba music-an exciting and engaging combination of Latin jazz and traditional Cuban son. The group's sound honors their Cuban musical heritage, while celebrating their new American experience. Just watch the group's performance on Dancing with the Stars.

Coke's 125th Birthday: Chace Crawford, Shenae Grimes, Aimee Teegarden and More!

Happy Birthday Coca-Cola! Celebrities gathered at Kitson to celebrate the 125th Birthday of Coca-Cola last night, hosted by Junk Food Clothing. Chace Crawford, Shenae Grimes, Aimee Teegarden, Stephanie Pratt, Dijan Talton, Ross Thomas, Christian Serratos, James Preston and Ashlan Gorse were among the many who attended to embrace 125 years of happiness. Celebs wore Junk Food tees and listened to jams DJ-ed by Taryn Manning.

Red Carpet Casual: Coke's 125th Birthday!

The Event's Heather McComb glammed up her t-shirt and jeans with Tacori 18k925 red onyx french hook earrings, $1,620, and yellow ring, $850, paired with a Tacori fine jewelry gold and diamond chain necklace, $2,190 available at http://www.tacori.com.

DJ Taryn Manning was mixing beats last night at Coke's 125th Birthday celebration, wearing her favorite Jessica Kagan Cushman brass Skull Ring, $110, http://www.jessicacushman.com.

Celeb Beauty: Dianna Agron's New A-Line Bob

"Glee" star Dianna Agron got her newly texturized A-Line Bob re-cut, touched up, and styled by Celebrity Hairstylist David Babaii with Hair Color by Anibal Morales.David Babaii is known for making style predictions for each season. This summer he released one of his latest forecasts by re-cutting Dianna Agron's newly texturized A-Line Bob. This style adds a fresh new look to the conventional "bob" any woman can wear with ease. It can be worn sleek, straight, curly or with texture. First, David Babaii cut the perimeter using straight edgy lines to form the foundation. Next, he texturized the perimeter with shears by taking medium sized sections and twisting them with alternating clock-wise and counter-clockwise turns, cutting the tips followed by "lacing" the ends with the tips of the shears. This created soft blending while texturizing the interior for lift and volume.

Next, her hair color was done by Anibal Morales from Essensuals London Hairdressing Salon.  Anibal wanted to maintain her blonde hair but giving her "Natural Summer Baby Blonde" tones.  To achieve this he used a Baylayage technique which is a freehand color application. He painted Couture Colour Luxeblend Creme Hair Colour (www.couturecolour.com)  in Light Golden Blonde onto her hair to create highlights using her natural base color.

To finish, David added a small amount of Couture Colour Pequi Oil (www.couturecolour.com) before drying her hair with a large round brush until smooth. After hair was completely dry he added an additional amount of Pequi Oil to his hands to give the hair more texture and movement.

Couture Colour Pequi Oil and Couture Colour Luxeblend Cre̒me Hair Colour can be purchased at Sephora or www.sephora.com.

The Bright & The Beautiful

Brights are back and better than ever!  Electric blue, hot pink, brilliant orange and vivid yellow added a vibrant pop to the runways this season.  The trend in ready-to-wear inspired the bright lips on models at the Spring/Summer 2011 Collections.

Fashion Fair has translated this runway trend into three wearable limited edition Lip Teasers, $17, that deliver a touch of bright pink, coral and orange in a sheer gloss. Available at Select Dillard’s, Belk, BonTon and Lord & Taylor store locations. Wear Brave Babe alone or with Ole Orange Lipstick for an even brighter, vibrant pop. 

Celeb Style: Cory Monteith

Here's Cory Monteith in NY attending the FOX Upfronts, sporting a geek chic look in his new John Varvatos glasses!  

The Glee star wore John Varvatos Horn optical lenses, $250, ttp://www.johnvarvatos.com.

 

“Discover Shiseido” Tour Arrives in NYC

Shiseido is kicking off the first ever “Discover Shiseido” mobile tour in New York City ― a luxury outfitted airstream trailer that will be travelling across the country bringing Shiseido’s cutting-edge skincare technology and ancient techniques for beautiful skin directly to consumers.  The tour will stop in nine cities throughout the months of May and June, covering over 10,000 miles in one month and distributing more than 100,000 samples Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum along the way!

Featured products, services and offers include:

·         Complimentary Japanese facial massage services

·         Gift certificates for a complete facial treatment at participating Macy’s locations

·         Deluxe samples of Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum.  As part of Shiseido’s worldwide best-selling skincare line, this serum regenerates aging cells to help reveal timeless skin in just one day.

·         Early bird special - the first person to check in at the trailer each day will receive a courtesy full-size bottle of the serum, valued at $80.

Also visit Shiseido USA’s official Facebook page to enter to win a full collection of Shiseido Bio-Performance products: www.facebook.com/shiseido

Win a trip to Mexico & the 2011 Torneo Clausura & meet soccer legend Jorge Campos!

Coors Light, the official beer sponsor in the U.S. of Mexican soccer’s Primera División, is inviting soccer fans to enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Mexico to watch the 2011 Torneo Clausura with Mexican soccer legend and sports commentator, Jorge Campos. Legal-drinking-age soccer fans will also have a chance to win framed autograph memorabilia such as soccer balls, Primera División jerseys, goalie gloves and much more.

Now through May 15 soccer fans can enter for a chance to win!

For more information on how to enter the promotion:

·         See Coors Light displays at your local retail locations

·         Visit CoorsLight.com/PaseDePrimera and enter the UPC code obtained from the Coors Light package for a chance to win

·         Visit the “Pase de Primera” tab on the Coors Light Español Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CoorsLightEspanol) for more information on the promotion

Celeb Style: Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler has women (&men) across the entire nation flocking to salons for flowing layered locks & feather hair extensions. Besides having great hair, Steven Tyler has always rocked cool accessories in it, like charms, what is known as his raccoon tail & most recently feather hair extensions! You can get the same look with Fancy Feathers by Bling Strands. You can mix and match Fancy colors & choose how many feathers you want. There are 8 color groups and 12 individual colors to choose from. 


Note: Fancy Feathers are best applied by salon professionals for details visit: www.blingstrands.com

Sofia Vergara named newest CoverGirl

Sofia Vergara joins a new modern family: she just signed her first beauty contract with COVERGIRL and announced it herself on Twitter and Facebook live from the set. 

This is the 1^st time ever in the beauty industry that a Cosmetics spokesperson is exclusively announced through Twitter using social media.

Check out Sofia’s tweet!

The Emmy nominated actress and mother is currently shooting her first advertising campaign for the cosmetics giant. The ads are scheduled to debut in January 2012 and Vergara will be representing  some innovative new additions to the COVERGIRL product line-up.


I have loved playing with makeup ever since I was a little girl," said Sofia Vergara. “And now, I am so honored to join the line up of extraordinary women that are and have been COVERGIRLs, and to be a part of a brand that is so committed to helping women look and feel beautiful." 

Casual Style: Ashley Greene

Twilight's Ashley Greene wore Junk Food while out and about in LA yesterday. The move-star looked adorable in her Junk Food Dear Nature T, $28, while feeding the meter; http://www.junkfoodclothing.com/ Junk Food launched in 1998 as the original vintage t-shirt company, known for its soft, comfy fabrics and witty art, Junk Food is a celebrity favorite carried in the top stores throughout the world.  

Summertime Hair Loss Myths

Just in time for summer, Dr. Robert Leonard, chief surgeon and founder of Leonard Hair Transplant Associates, is setting the record straight on the top 10 myths of summertime hair loss in men and women:

1. Myth: Wearing a baseball cap or hats will cause thinning hair and loss of hair.

Dr. Leonard’s truth serum: Hats off to this myth!  No matter what your mother has told you, wearing a hat doesnot cause hair to thin or fall out.

2. Myth: Exposure to chlorine in swimming pools will cause hair loss.

Dr. Leonard’s truth serum:  Another dive in the truth department…chlorinated water can affect the hair shafts by drying them out and making them more brittle, but does not cause hair to thin or fall out.  Also, watch out for bleached hair---it has been known to turn green with exposure to chlorine!

3. Myth: Applying sunscreen to the scalp will cause hair to thin and fall out.  

Dr. Leonard’s truth serum: No!  If you have thinning hair, it is very important to use sunscreen on your scalp to prevent burn and worse.  In fact, one of the first hints that a person is losing his or her hair is, indeed, sunburn.

4. Myth: Swimming in saltwater will cause hair to dry out and fall out.

Dr. Leonard’s truth serum:  Keep surfing!  No, any saltwater activity, including swimming, does not affect your hair loss.  Genetics is the root cause (sorry) of 98 percent of hair loss.

5. Myth: Overexposure to sun and heat will cause hair to become brittle and fall out.

Dr. Leonard’s truth serum:  No again.  The main concern with overexposure to the sun is sunburn of the scalp—and it hurts a lot!  Growing more hair, either with medical treatments or with modern hair transplantation, are great options to consider if your hair is thin enough to get burned.

6. Myth:  Braiding your hair at an exotic beach stand will cause your hair to fall out.

Dr. Leonard’s Truth Serum:  Short term braiding is fine; it is true, however, that certain hair styles, such as long term, tight corn-row braiding can permanently destroy follicles and cause hair loss.  This is a preventable condition called traction alopecia.

7. Myth:  Sexy summer activities cause less hair to fall out.

Dr. Leonard’s Truth Serum:  Too bad about this one, huh?!?  There is no truth to the idea that the more sex you have, the less hair you’ll lose. But the good doctor still thinks it’s worth trying to bust this myth!

8. Myth:  Blow drying wet hair after a day at the pool or beach will cause hair to fall out.          

Dr. Leonard’s Truth Serum:  The truth is that there is no evidence that hair dryers cause thinning hair. However, too hot or too much drying may lead to brittle hair.

9. Myth:  Smoking cigarettes causes hair loss. 

Dr. Leonard’s Truth Serum: Let’s face it; cigarette smoking is medically
BAD for everything, including your hair.  Recent studies have found sufficient evidence to claim there is a significant link between smoking and hair loss. It's still uncertain whether the connection is due to the effects of tobacco toxins, but it is probably due to the fact that nicotine constricts blood vessel throughout the body, including those directly affecting individual hair follicles.

10. Myth:  Standing on your head during summer workout sessions will help your hair to grow.

Dr. Leonard’s Truth Serum:    Although increase in the microcirculation to the follicles does help to decrease hair loss (as is affected by low level laser therapy), standing on your head does makes blood flow to the head, but it has not been shown to be of any benefit with hair loss.

Saturday Nite Party Starter: Birdman, Pitbull & Jenny From The Block

Lady Gaga: Judas

...theres always Wham! & Daft Punk

Beachy Celeb Style: Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos hit the beach in Miami with beau, Kevin Undergaro, wearing a black bikini from Anika Brazil Swim, $130, http://www.anikabrazil.com.br! The host-turned-author took a well-deserved vacation, just days after her new book "The Everygirl's Guide to Life" hit #3 on the New York Times' Bestseller list!        

Red Carpet Beauty @ the METGala

Sofia Vergara at the Met Ball by Celebrity Makeup Artist Kayleen McAdams

Sofia Vergara wore a Carolina Herrera and it was all in the eyes for this beauty look!

·       For skin I wanted her to have a silky, light look; I used COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation in Nutmeg and set that with COVERGIRL Clean Pressed Powder in Warm Beige and used COVERGIRL Cheekers Blush in Plumberry Glow. This gave her a warm look with soft cheeks.

·       We wanted to make the focus of this look the eye so we went with a strong black liner but as a subtle cat eye rather than a harsh line. In order to give the liner staying power, I like to layer different products.  I started by lining the eye with into a cat eye shape with COVERGIRL LiquilineBlast Eyeliner in Black Fire and then went over that same line with COVERGIRL LineExact Liquid Liner in Very Black.

·       I then blended dark chocolate brown eyeshadow starting from the outer corners and blending in towards the center. Along the bottom lash line I used the COVERGIRL LiquilineBlast Eyeliner in Brown Blaze and blended the liner with a black shadow to set it.I then used two coats of the COVERGIRL LashBlast Fusion Mascara in Very Black to thicken the lashes and finish her look.

Salma Hayek at the Met Ball by Celebrity Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle

Salma was wearing the last gown Alexander McQueen made! I used peach and gold to add heat to the neutral browns in the smoke around Salma’s gorgeous brown eyes.

·       First, I blended in COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation in Nutmeg to accentuate her golden complexion.

·       I used COVERGIRL ExactEyelights Eye-Brightening Eyeshadow in Vibrant Brown to add drama to the upper lashline using a soft brush. Then with a flat lining brush used a metallic black closer to the lash line. Then, I added two coats of COVERGIRL LashBlast Fusion Mascara in Black for extra pop!  On her cheeks I used a peachy pink color, COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Plush Peach.

·       Lastly, I used a gold eye shadow on her cheek bones to give her an ethereal glow. To finish her look, I used COVERGIRL LipPerfection lipcolor in Sultry.

Kristen Stewart at the Met Ball by Celebrity Makeup Artist Beau Nelson

Kristen was wearing a stunning Proenza Schouler gown and she and the designers decided they wanted a striking smoky eye with a nude lip for her beauty look.

·       I started by applying COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation with a synthetic brush in a circular motion to give her skin an even, radiant glow and added a touch of concealer where needed.

·       On her eye, we wanted to try something a little different than the traditional smoky eye, so I started by lining the entire eye with COVERGIRL LiquilineBlast in Black Fire then and smudging it all around the eye. I then went over it close to the lash line with the COVERGIRL Line Exact liquid liner in Black for added drama and diffused the edges. To set the liner, I applied the black shade of COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Onyx Smoke so the black would stay in place all night and finished by lining the inner rim of her eye with the LiquilineBlast.

·       I then curled her lashes and applied COVERGIRL LashBlast Fusion in Black, 2 coats on the top and one on bottom.

·       On her face, I created a contour using a taupe/brown blush and added a touch of shimmer with a NARS highlighter.

·       On Kristen’s lips, I first applied foundation to create a nude canvas and then COVERGIRL LipPerfection lipcolor in Kiss, applying it in a tapping motion with my finger. I finished her lips with COVERGIRL ShineBlast Lip Gloss in Glow, which she took with her along with COVERGIRL Clean Pressed Powder for a quick touchup later.

·       Kristen loves to always try something different and we’ve never done a smoky eye that stayed so close to the lashes, it was almost a little punk.

Taylor Swift at the Met Ball by Celebrity Makeup Artist Lorrie Turk

To enhance Taylor's stunning J. Mendel couture gown, we went with a dramatic eye, strong lip and perfect dewy skin.

·       First, I started on her eyes, brushing on COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 1-Kit Shadows in Golden Sunrise from the lash line to the crease.  Then, I applied Brown Smolder from her crease to just below her brow, which gives a very natural, yet dramatic look to the eye.  Also, I used Snow Blossom in the inner corner of her eyes to add highlight.  I lined the top of her eyes with COVERGIRL LiquiLine Blast Eyeliner in Brown Blaze and smudged it up a bit, and to add more depth just at the lash line, I  followed with COVERGIRL LineExact Liquid Liner in Very Black.

·       On the bottom lash line, I used COVERGIRL LiquiLine Blast Eyeliner in Brown Blaze and followed with a little of the Brown Smolder Shadow to smoke it up a bit. To finish the eyes, I used several coats of COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara in Very Black for a super glamorous look.

·       To perfect her beautiful skin, I used COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation.  It leaves her skin dewy, but not shiny--I love the finish of this foundation.  To hide any shadows underneath her eyes, I patted on COVERGIRL TRUconceal Concealer.  I finished her skin by lightly brushing on COVERGIRL TRUblend Pressed Powder.

·       On Taylor's cheeks, I used COVERGIRL TRUblend Minerals Blush in Shimmering Sands.  It gives a shimmery flush of color---very pretty.

·       For dramatic and long lasting lip color, I used COVERGIRL LipPerfection Lipcolor in Tempt -- this is such a beautiful wine color.