Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give


Because these gifts are sure to impress just about anyone... (more…)
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Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give

My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)


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My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)

4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet


Because we all need to help save our planet, and these are four easy (and also fun) ways to do
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4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet

Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life


You guys know I’m picky about lip gloss, but I recently tried two new (to me) products and had to
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Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

02.25.2013
Reader Question: How Do I Fix My Color-Damaged Hair?

Question: 

Hey Jamie!

I recently got blonde highlights (on my dark brown hair) and the colorist used way too much bleach and now my hair is FRIED.  What can I do to fix the damage while the color grows out?

Thanks,
“K”

Answer:

Hi “K!”

Sadly, this happens more often than you would think.  The best thing you can do is give your hair a few weeks tro recover and, in the mean time, use a hair treatment to help restore the health of your hair.  I really love Fekkai Protein Rx Anti-Breakage Treatment Mask since it’s formulated for brittle, broken hair that has been weakened from coloring, relaxing, or heat styling.  If you’re looking for a wallet-friendly option, try VO5 Hot Oil Shower Works, which is also fantastic…and under $10.

Good luck!

Xo,
Jamie

02.24.2013
2013 Oscars Fashion: My Favorites


I’m loving the slight drama of these dress trains…and, of course, the colors are amazing as well.
Jennifer Garner in Gucci Première, Charlize Theron in Dior, Olivia Munn in Marchesa


I’m definitely drawn to sharp details and sparkle, which is why I’m obsessing over these three dresses.  Sure, Salma Hayek should’ve ditched the tiara (WTF) but other than that, the dress is fabulous.
Salma Hayek in Alexander McQueen, Naomi Watts in Armani Prive, Halle Berry in Atelier Versace


Special shout out to Jessica Chastain for being able to pull off this amazing Armani Prive dress.  Girl, that color isn’t easy to rock for us pale girls.  She looked amazing. 

02.24.2013
Vanity Fair & L’Oréal Paris DJ Night Party


photo: Nadine Jolie, me

Ah, awards season. You know how I love thee.  I attended a super fun pre-Oscars party the other night at one of my favorite spots: The Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.  Freida Pinto co-hosted the party with Vanity Fair and, of course, L’Oréal Paris.  Here’s how to get Freida’s stunning makeup look from the event:

FREIDA PINTO AT THE VANITY FAIR & L’OREAL PARIS DJ NIGHT PARTY

  • – Smooth L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Color Lift Blush in Berry Lift ($12.95) onto the apples of cheeks


– Apply L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Power Volume Mascara in Black Smoke to lashes
– Create a smoky lid with L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Shadow Quad in Perfume ID
– Add definition to eyes using L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Black
– Add a glossy pop of pink to lips with L’Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Lilac Ever After

02.21.2013
P!NK’s Truth About Love Tour


I’m pretty selective about the concerts that I attend, mostly because there’s nothing worse than sitting through a concert where you hate the band, but when COVERGIRL invited me to see P!NK at Staples Center, I immediately said YES.  I’m not scared to admit that I LOVE P!NK.  She’s just fantastic.  And WHAT a show, seriously (see above photo).  Not only does she have a fabulous voice, but she’s also an amazing performer and pretty much an acrobat.  Direct from COVERGIRL, here’s the step-by-step on how to get the mani that she rocked at the Staples show:


P!NK’s Truth About Love Tour – Manicure Look at L.A. Show 2/16 – By Celebrity Manicurist, Michelle Saunders

While discussing the nail look with P!NK, she knew she wanted to use COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in a gold color because the gold really shines on stage. We also decided to keep the nail art simple based on the fact that she is wearing a number of elaborate and colorful costumes and did not want anything to conflict or take away from the wardrobe.

We also like to keep her nails at an active length because of her performances in the show.

For the fun accent nails, I was inspired by the exclamation point in her name and the heart was inspired by The Truth About Love album. 

Here are the step-by-step tips on how to re-create P!NKs COVERGIRL inspired manicure:

1. Use 2 coats of COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Golden Opportunity

2. On ring fingers apply a thin line (exclamation point) down the middle of nail in Black Diamond

3. Add a small heart to bottom of line (exclamation point) instead of a dot to create the final nail look

02.20.2013
Goals For 2013 (And Beyond)


For the past few months (ok, since January), I’ve been really toiling over the direction that I want my life to go in, HELLO quarter life crisis.  Most of the time, it feels like it’s a constant uphill battle to be a better person, be an ideal employee, be a better blogger, be the best sister, daughter, aunt, etc. and it can become just SO daunting.  I stumbled across this blogger series on 101 Goals and decided that I wanted to write my own…but for 2013 and beyond, not just for this particular year.  And also, I definitely don’t have 101 goals cause that just seems really unrealistic, ha.  So, here they are and, in case you want to write your own, I used this really helpful goals organizer PDF.  What are some of your goals?

Venice Canals
Catalina Island (again!)
Big Sur, CA
Australia
South Africa
Mexico
Happy hours Downtown and Century City
Spend more time at the beach
Go out more in Santa Monica (Bungalow) and Venice (Venice Yacht Club)


Pay off credit cards
Contribute more to my 401K
Save more money


Spend more time at the gym
Get bi-monthly massages
Box more often
Continue to take ballet classes
Hike Runyon Canyon more often


Become fluent in Italian
Mix a proper cocktail
Waterski
Surf
Play tennis
Get scuba certified
Grow tomatoes on my balcony
Focus on the present
How to floss every day (shhh, don’t tell my dentist)


Skydive (round 4)
Throw a dinner party and/or game night
Ask a guy out
Talk to strangers more often
Visit the Orange County gun range


Continue to volunteer
Make five new friends
Continue to be open-minded to dating different types of guys
Give 10 “just because” gifts to my friends
Make sure I see my family at least four times a year (at least!)


Do at least two blogs posts per day
Do one YouTube video per week
Continue working with brands that I love
Host more events
Work on my book more often
Impress my boss (at my full time job) at least once a week!


Read more “classic” books
Take my vitamins daily
Eat breakfast daily
Use my roof more often (pool, jacuzzi, swim laps, etc.)
Get a photo of me illustrated and framed
Clean my apartment more often
Find out my blood type (random, I know)
Organize and save my digital photos
Finish decorating my apartment
Create a gallery wall in my living room

02.19.2013
Tuesday Web Candy

iMadeFace. Have you done it yet?  I can’t get one of the avatars to look like me, obvs. – InStyle

Loving this chic DIY gold vase…so perfect for my apartment. – Glitter N Glue

Nail polish from Marc Jacobs?!  Yes, please. – Racked

Loving Grace’s roundup of evil eye jewelryStripes and Sequins

Speaking of jewelry, I’m really into this Vita Fede collectionHonestly, WTF

Another amazing DIY: gadget casesBuzzfeed

Rachel Zoe opens a blow dry bar in NYC…I want a blow dry bar in my apartment building – Fashionista

A Girls recap, via the editors of Refinery29 – Refinery29

Image via Honestly, WTF

02.19.2013
OBSESSED: Tarte Journey To Natural Beauty 6-Piece Collection


I can’t express in words the joy that came to my face when I opened my mail and came across this special 6-piece collection from Tarte Cosmetics for QVC.  Like, the packaging just makes me so happy and I plan on using the bag as a summer clutch.  What does it include?  Oh, pretty much everything that you need:

  • Amazonian Butter Lipstick in “Plummy Rose”
  • Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Broad-Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation (I got the “fair” shade, which is perfect)
  • Lights, Camera, Flashes! Statement Mascara in “Black”
  • One Brow Architect Brow Shaper
  • 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Blush in “Fearless”
  • Airbrush Finish Bamboo Foundation Brush- OBSESSED with this.  LOOK at the fabric handle?!
  • Bag- it doubles as a really cute clutch and, even though I’m not really a pink girl, I totally love it.