Beauty


Chanel Frenzy for fall 2012: the IT polish from the Paris runway

Chanel Frenzy is new “IT” nail polish spotted on the Paris Fashion Week runway for fall/winter 2012/2013. This lavender-meets-taupe-meets-grey nail polish color is similar to nude and neutral nail polish hues spotted in New York and Milan. This shows that dark, vampy nails are now a thing of the past as nudes and soft neutrals move into the forefront of nail polish stardom for the fall 2012 season.

Although the current “IT nail polish Chanel Attraction, from the iconic Paris design houses’ spring 2012 runway is a metallic white, the majority of nail colors at the forefront of nail trends for the spring season include bright corals, reds and pinks. The move for fall towards neutrals and nude polish marks a new turn in nail trends for the end of 2012 and moving into 2013.

Chanel Frenzy is cool version of nude as the shade has grey undertones and compliments cold colors such as blue, grey and black. The nude colors shown in Milan and New York offered warm undertones, making them the perfect color for autumn’s brown, mustard and orange hues. Every season Chanel’s runway nail polish hue sells out within a couple of weeks after being released to store shelves. If Chanel Frenzy is already sending you into a “Frenzy,” run, don’t walk to the store when this runway hue is released to Chanel counters everywhere. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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How to get the beauty look from Dolce & Gabbana’s fall 2012 runway

Dolce & Gabbana’s fall 2012 collection shown during Milan Fashion Week was nothing short of amazing. The designing duo presented a collection which evoked the opulence of Sicilian Baroque. The line featured intricate brocade details against a classic black and gold color palette which inspired Fashionistas everywhere for the upcoming cool weather season.

In order to create the ultimate beauty look on the models, make-up artist Pat McGrath used Dolce & Gabbana beauty products to create the ultimate fall beauty look on the runway which not only complimented the accessory and apparel collection, the look inspired new beauty trends for the fall season. Pat McGrath translated Dolce & Gabbana’s vision into makeup by combing tonal nudes and rich gold accents.

This season we were inspired by the exquisite detail found in Baroque architecture and design,” says Domenico Dolce.  “We wanted to reflect the delicate perfection of embroidery and the details you see in tapestries; the iconic grandeur of cherubs, capodimonte flowers, intricate motifs and stitching,” adds Stefano Gabbana.


Dolce & Gabbana and Pat McGrath have shared the beauty secrets from backstage at Milan Fashion Week in order to help us achieve this flawless and fabulous face at home. The following text was written and provided by Pat McGrath and Dolce & Gabbana:

To achieve a flawless look Pat applied The Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation using The Foundation Brush

She carefully blended the foundation adding extra coverage on the nose and forehead. The Perfect Finish Concealer was then used to achieve a flawless, ethereal look illuminated with light. 

Finally Pat used The Luminous Cheek Colour in Delight, sweeping colour lightly across models’ cheekbones for a romantic flush

On the eyes, The Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Gold and Desert were applied in layers to create a luxurious, gilt rich tone. 

The Crayon Intense Eyeliner in Nude was then worked along the lash line above and below the eyes to brighten the look and add further definition. 

Finally, several coats of The Secret Eyes Mascara in Coffee were applied, achieving long, volumized lashes for a flirtatious look.

Turning her attention to the lips, Pat applied The Classic Cream Lipstick in Petal and Mandorla, mixing the colors together for a soft, sensual lip with a subtle sheen. The color was applied with greater intensity at the cupid’s bow for a pearlescent finish.

Pat chose The Intense Nail lacquer in Nude for a final subtle accent. The luxuriant finish of the nail color perfectly completed the sensuous makeup look.

Pat McGrath explained: “It was wonderful to create this make up look for this collection; there is a real sense of divine drama to the clothes and so I wanted to bring that to life with the makeup look. The models look refined and flawless, and their gilt edged lids really refer to the Designers’ lavish inspiration.”

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*Special THANK YOU to Pat McGrath and Dolce & Gabbana for providing these fabulous beauty tips.

*All photos and video courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana


Salon Grafix Healthy Hair Nutrition Conditioning Cleanser review: the “anti-shampoo” revealed

Salon Grafix is a new hair cleansing brand which uses natural ingredients that do not strip hair of its natural oils and shine. This affordable hair care line claims to be the “anti-shampoo,” so of course, I was intrigued  As a swimmer, and person who loves to be outdoors, I not only battle with chlorinated hair, I battle with dry and sun-damaged hair; especially in the warm summer months. The thought of a hair cleanser which could restore my hair’s natural health and shine sounded like the ultimate beauty product!

Salon Grafix was generous enough to send me a sample of their “Healthy Hair Nutrition Conditioning Cleanser,” which sounded perfect for my outdoor hair woes. The cleanser is meant to replace all of the hair care bottles which many of us store in our bathroom showers; the shampoo, the conditioner and the weekly deep-cleaning shampoo. As a busy working Mother of three, the thought of cutting down my hair care time sounded like a godsend!

The first time I tried Salon Grafix “Healthy Hair Nutrition Conditioning Cleanser” I followed the instructions on the back of the bottle for long hair. Thankfully the bottle warns consumers that Salon Grafix’s Conditioning Cleanser does not lather like ordinary shampoos. If the warning was not there, I would have been very confused! I worked the hair cleanser into my hair and let it sit for a few minutes, per the instructions on the bottle. I could already tell in the shower that my hair felt better; after just one use!

I blew my hair dry and purposely did not use any styling products in order to see if my hair was dry or nicely conditioned. Sure enough, my hair felt more conditioned than it had felt in years! The ultimate test was to see if this clean and healthy look remained for the entire day; or would I look like a grease monster by 3pm.

As the day wore on, I continued to run my hands through my hair and check myself in the mirror. No greasy head! In fact, when I woke up the next morning, my hair was still clean and fresh! It seemed too good to be true, so I continued to use the product for two weeks in order to see if there would be any sort of build-up or if my hair would adjust and return to its’ dry state.

After two weeks, I am excited to announce that my hair looks healthy, clean and shiny! Yay! I no longer have to do a weekly deep cleanse in order to strip the chlorine from my hair, plus my hair has a new and healthy shine which the sun normally dulls. In fact, I have noticed my hair is easier to comb when it is wet. I am hooked! I no longer shampoo and condition, I now cleanse J

The verdict is in! Salon Grafix Conditioning “Healthy Hair Nutrition Conditioning Cleanser” earned a perfect five out of five stars.

Salon Grafix Condition Hair Cleanser is priced at $8.49 and can be found at CVS, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Rite-Aid and other select retailers. Please visit salongrafix.com

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*I received a product sample of Salon Grafix Conditioning Hair Cleanser in citrus crème for consideration. Receipt of this product did not influence my review or opinion. I am under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative. For more information, please read our disclaimer.