September, 2009 | BeautyStat.com - Part 2
 

September 2009

To get Heidi Klum's timeless elegant look at the Emmy Awards, Michel Aleman for Frederic Fekkai created a Fifties inspired up-do with a modern interpretation - ultra feminine with a bit of volume. To get the look he crafted soft texture with slight waves pulled back...

Blake Lively introduced a braid ponytail at the 61st Emmy Awards when she wore her red Versace gown. -- a style that I particularly did not find extremely palatable, but it did keep her looking very youthful and daring. To get the look: Renato Campora started...

L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System UV Protect Spray ($8.99 at drugstores) promises to keep locks supple and protect color treatments. Sadly, it leaves hair dry and in need of the L'Oreal EverPure Leave-In Conditioner. The bottle promises a rosemary mint scent, but...

Finally! A show where backstage beauty showcased both gorgeous guys AND gals... The last show on the last day of fashion week is for those who are tougher than nails and who have more energy than Wall Street's Bull. But nevertheless, I could not afford to miss backstage at Tommy Hilfiger (he IS opening a flagship on 5th Avenue, after all). tommy-hilfiger-spring-summer 2010 As expected, the look was very simple and American sweet (think The Notebook meets Genie Francis in Gen. Hospital). Lisa Butler for MAC Cosmetics says, "we used a pink and slightly glittery eyelid using Nanogold eyeliner that debuts in the spring (part of the Crushed Metal collection)." She applied mascara only to the top lashes and Rosy Outlook cheek blush to the apples of the cheeks to create that wholesome "look at me, I'm so healthy" look Tommy is known for. The lipstick was in Bubblegum, a sheer pink color. tommy-hilfiger-spring-summer 2010 "It's very American and very clean," says Butler. "There's a natural elegance to the look these colors have a pretty delicacy to them." She did not use any foundation (and besides, do these models look like they need it?). tommy-hilfiger-spring-summer 2010 As for the hair, Eugene Souleiman with Wella said the look was very healthy and American hair, worn loose. "I really did not do too much with the hair...it's beautiful and classy, and I wanted the girls to look like they have healthy and glamorous hair. It's a little '80s and a little like Brooke Shields and I wanted hair that was touchable with some loose waves."

If you thought having dark spots and hyperpigmentation was hellish, then join 25% of women in the U.S. who suffer from the same maladies. Clinique’s studies have found that UV damage was the major cause of this. The new Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer...

Good things come in pink packages. For women, at any rate, the pink ribbon is known and loved because it is a testament to breast cancer awareness and research funding. clarisonic-pink ribbon limited edition There's nothing more beautiful than beauty for a cause. And who in their right mind could pass up this new design with a special setting for BODY cleansing as well? clarisonic-limited edition This is a special BODY cleansing brush We were fortunate enough to attend the Clarisonic sponsored PINK Dress Collection Fashion Show during fashion week, where several notable designers from Nicole Miller, Adam Lippes and Nanette Lepore all donated pink designer wear to the models walking the runway.

James Kaliardos was literally dancing backstage at Kimora Lee Simmons' showing of Baby Phat's Spring/ Summer 2010 collection, held at the Roseland Ballroom during Fashion Week. And with good reason! Kaliardos delivered an exceptionally stunning, cat-eye inspired blue/black eye that was hard to miss unless you...

There's nothing worse than having itchy, dry and flaky skin during the cooler months. Fortunately, we have isolated some terrific products that help you fix and hydrate your skin. Vaseline has come out with a revolutionary new body lotion called Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3 that infuses...

Easily the most fun show I've been to, Betsey Johnson's Spring 2010 Fashion Week backstage and show were a scream! 31 models flew in and out in bright bright dresses and huge bows fastened to their hair, while loud music (everything from Lady Gaga to the Black Eyed Peas) played in the background. Our ears hurt but our eyes didn't! Betsey Johnson Spring 2010 Betsey (above) got her own makeup and hair done -- she looked just like one of the models in her show. Betsey Johnson Spring 2010 As you can see, the look was very sultry and enticing. "The theme is Uptown Girl meets Downtown Guy...may be even a One Night Stand," says a Stila makeup artist. "The look is about being imperfect...the hair is messed up (it's morning after hair), and the look is very edgy while being smoky and sultry." There's a bit of fallout in the makeup too -- a little bit of sparkly glitter smudged on the side of the eyes...and the headpieces are askew. SO Betsey!

This has been one of my favorite looks to date because it's oh-so-simple and oh so sexy! In fact, I intend to copy it every single day of the summer because it's so easy to replicate and the end result is high wattage. First -...