The Globes were Golden

Last night was the 65th Annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton hotel in LA. Now, I watch the Golden Globes, every year. Truth be told, I watch every big awards show. The makeup, hair, fashion, sexiness (who doesn't love a man in a tux?) and just the overall anticipation of who is going to win what.

I have to admit, this year, the fashion KILLED IT. I loved pretty much EVERYTHING. Hair and makeup was more restrained than usual but I thought it was perfection.

There were some pretty stand out trends as far as fashion went. Green dresses, light pinks, long sleeves and understated gowns were seen across the board. It was just a stunning stunning night of fashion.

I've attached and linked some sites so you can view all the gorgeousness but the following are 2 of my favorites of the night. They are similar in silhouette, length, styling and hair and makeup. While Anne Hathaway shows up in my blog often, this is the first time i've chosen Angelina. I like that she took a departure from her usual black because this emerald green shade looks beyond stunning on her. And Anne just do it so perfectly and so subtly sexy (the dress has a low back!). A few honorable mentions are also : January Jones's red Valentino, Natalie Portman's light pink with red flowers, Victor and Rolf, and Michelle William's flower child Valentino that suited her so perfectly.

My 2 least favorite of the night were Helena Bonham Carter and Julianne Moore. Both are risk takers when it comes to fashion. Helena does quirky, crazy fashion like the best of them and while I personally have no issues with quirky fashion, I wish she was a bit more put together. Julianne surprised me a bit. She usually looks so stunning and makes the best dressed lists all the time. Her fuschia pink dress was a beautiful shade though ill-fitting and overpowered her. Im sure she will rock it out at the Oscars though. Till then mes amis!

also check out these sites for more fashion, and after party photos:

www.popsugar.com

www.instyle.com

www.people.com

*images from US magazine.com*

MyFaceWorks

And Im not just saying that cuz my face looks good ;-) I kid, I kid. But my skin IS pretty good and has gotten even better since I started using the masks from myfaceworks

myfaceworks are a phenomenon. They are masks, "sheet" masks as they put so simply and they are foolproof! They are no mess, no fuss masks that come in 13 different treatments ranging from replenishing masks to green tea detox masks to a crystal fiber mask! There are so many options available and for every skin type that I guarantee that you will fall in love and myfaceworks masks will be a part of daily skin care regime (which you have..right?!!!)

I tried the Vitamin C-Radiance and I kid you not, I had neighbors asking me in the elevator what Ive been doing to my face and what products I've been using because they noticed a difference. I quote " ur skin looks brighter".

I think I've said what needs to be said. You MUST buy myfaceworks masks. Other than for the obvious reason of them being on the verge of cult status (and they are this close!), why wouldn't you treat your skin? Your skin deserves it and you deserve it.

Visit myfaceworks.com to see the variety of masks they offer and how you can get yours today.

Promises, Promises

I realize that I've promised to blog more often many times and I haven't. I realize I suck. BUT I would hope that you would be more than willing to forgive me if you knew that I've been very busy and opportunities have come my way and things are going swimmingly. I will, honest to goodness, start blogging more. How consistent it will be, that I can't promise. At least you're happy for me right? Right??

If Julia Roberts did it, you should too

Wear Lancome Definicils Precious Cells that is. Definicils Precious Cells is the new mascara from the brilliant mascara minds at Lancome. As we all know, and if you don't seriously, you should, Definicils is one of Lancome's best selling mascaras. Precious Cells is an anti-aging moisturizer from Lancome's Absolue line of anti-aging products. Put them together and you have a mascara that regenerates the condition of your lashes. It promotes anti-lash loss while fortifying your lashes one by one. One of the ingredients that assists in this is Arginine, which is an amino acid that is known for its nourishing properties. And as a bonus, your lashes are strengthened. You will also notice less lash fallout upon removal with makeup remover.

Definicils Precious Cells gives you lash by lash separation. You won't get a voluminous look with this mascara but you will get gorgeous separation and definition. The multi-faceted brush allows for a fullness without the heavy mascara look but rather a nice, natural finish.

I think the best way to describe Definicils Precious Cells is that its like skin care for your lashes. Seriously.

**no endorsement implied**

Its the Freshwearer

Like freshmaker...get it?..mentos? freshmaker..freshwearer? No?

Anyways, the brilliant minds at Lancome have come out with a new foundation called Teint Idole Fresh Wear . Fresh Wear ( as us industry insiders like to call it ;-) ) is a 18-hour long-wear matte, retouch free makeup. Fresh wear , to me, feels like a tinted moisturizer. You don't get the feeling as though you're wearing a full coverage foundation but you get the coverage that you need. You get a beautiful dewy look after application and the beauty is, you need so little of this product. I would recommend only apply where you really need it, which for most individuals is on their T-zone. A little goes a long way and I would suggest applying with a racoon brush (aka stipple brush). Teint Idole Fresh Wear has "shine control technology that keeps the skin looking fresh all day". You get a matte, flawless finish without the need to retouch.

I will admit that I've always been wary of long-wear makeup. There are A LOT of product lines out there that advertise long-wear makeup and to be honest, some REALLY don't work.

At the risk of sharing TMI, I sweat, a lot, when its hot and humid outside. I live in Toronto right now and as anyone on the east 'coast' knows, humidity is DISGUSTINGLY high out here. My friend sent me a text the other day saying : "17 days of july were 35 or more with humidity, I swear its not usually like this!" This just shows how horrible the weather is. As for wearing makeup, I don't. Or I should say didn't, until I got Teint Idole Fresh Wear !!

I'd been on the look out for long wear foundation for bridal makeup but one that would stay on well during the humid summer days. A special birdie suggested Fresh Wear to me so I thought to give it a try. I used it on myself on a hot, humid day where I had to wear a full face of makeup to work. It stayed. It really really REALLY stayed. It didn't stop me from sweating (how divine would that be?!) but it stayed put and looked just as good 6 hours later when I was done work. I can promise you this, if it stayed on my face after all my gross sweat, it will stay on your face.

Teint Idole Fresh Wear comes in 12 shades, in simple packaging at an affordable $40/24ml. It is safe for all skin types and it is non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic and Dermatologist tested.

You can pick up your own at your nearest departments store, shopper's drug mart, beauty retailer or online at www.lancome.ca

Go get one...now!

**no endorsement implied**

My apologies for being a horrible blogger. So many things have been happening and I've neglected my blog. I promise ill be good

American Woman

Was the theme for the MET Costume Gala (Metropolitan Museum Institute). The Gala is an opportunity for stars to dress boldly and be a designer muse for the evening. Some actresses and models and the occasional socialite join a particular designer as their guest of the night and wear a design often custom made for them by said designer.
This year's Gala was hosted by Oprah and Oscar de la Renta and the red carpet was, Glam at its best. While the theme of the night was " American Women: Fashioning a National Identity", the carpet was nothing short of fierce dresses, hair and makeup. Everyone looked amazing and the star couple power alone was insane.
I've picked a few of my favorites for overall look. You might notice a trend in some of the dress shapes that i've chosen. What can I say, I love Old hollywood












photos from People Magazine www.people.com