And the Winners of the CLINIQUE Fresh Faces Contest Goes to…
31Jan10
Clinique teamed up with Teen Vogue in search of three fresh faces that embodied the essence of Clinique and Teen Vogue. From September 22nd – November 6th Clinique traveled from NYC to LA, stopping in 10 cities, aboard the Clinique “Mobile Beauty Studio” vehicle. Candidates who could not make it to the studio were encouraged to apply online.
To enter, applicants submitted a headshot and filled out an entry form that asked them to described their fresh face look in three words. After an extensive national search, a panel of Clinique experts selected 25 finalists. Their headshots were then uploaded online for the public to vote for their three favorites.
Meet Monica, Misha, and Earth, the three winners (out of 7,000 entries) for Clinique and Teen Vogue’s Fresh Faces Tour.
These three lucky young women received a once-in-a-lifetime VIP opportunity in NYC including a glam head-to-toe makeover styled by Teen Vogue experts, a professional photo shoot that will be featured in Teen Vogue magazine, and a behind-the-scenes tour with Teen Vogue. As if that’s not exciting enough, the winners also visited Clinique’s headquarters, and met more
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The New Ladi in My Life: Ladi Avokanto Review
26Jan10
I should start by saying that I’m on an oil kick, and my latest find is SPONGE’s Ladi Avokanto (Avocado Oil). I know many of you are afraid of oils and are concerned it will you clog pores or cause you to break out. I get it, I’ve been there, but that’s simply not the case. It’s true, not all oils are created equally. There are a lot of different oils out on the market; each with different consistencies and some are better then others. But at the end of the day there’s a reason why people with oily skin tend to get less wrinkles then those with dryer skin. And that’s where Ladi Avokanto comes in.
Rich in olive oil, avocados, vitamin E and vitamin D, Ladi Avokanto is an more
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All in a Days Work: $18K for Haiti
26Jan10
Congratulations to SPiN New York and Modelinia for a job well done! The two partnered last week to host a fundraiser to support Haiti, raising over $18K in donations in just one night. Auction items are still available online until Wednesday, so please visit www.charityfolks.com/helphaiti to make your bid.
The benefit, hosted by Susan Sarandon, Veronica Webb, Rachel Roy, Robert Verdi, Georgina Chapman, Judah Friedlander, and many more, made for a social evening filled with ping pong, dancing, and fun. James Lipton gave a memorable speech, keeping the evening in perspective and encouraging guests to donate.
Here’s a taste of the evening for anyone who was unable to join.
See more videos on modelinia.com
Thank you to all the Pretty Connected readers who made it to the event!
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2010 New York City Half-Marathon Here I Come!
25Jan10
It’s official — I’ve been accepted to run the 2010 New York City Half-Marathon on March 21st. Gulp. Time to lace up those shoes and begin training! Just one problem- there’s a serious risk I might not make it to the finish line. I can’t seem to make it past 2 miles, and at the speed I run, I may as well be walking.
Fortunately, I have ABC weather girl, Heidi Jones, on the case. This running superstar, who miraculously convinced me to enter the race, has also agreed to help train me for what could be my biggest failure yet. As Fredrick Smith said, “Fear of failure must never be a reason not to try something.” Well this definitely qualifies as something new.
Please email me any running tips or suggestions. At this point, there’s very little I won’t try to get this very out of shape body into a 13.1 mile running machine.
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STIRUPPZ Keeping it All in Place
25Jan10
If you have trouble creating that perfect jeans-tucked-into-pants-without-any-wrinkles-or-knee-bunching look, then you need Stiruppz. Stiruppz are designed to keep your jeans in place comfortably, without damaging your clothes. They remind me of those mitten clips I used to wear as a kid, but Stiruppz are a lot chicer, and have an equestrian vibe.
How it works: Just fold your jeans up, strap the elastic around your socks, and clip the edges to your cuff. Create enough tension with the elastic so that your pants won’t budge and you’re good to go.
One size fits all. $25.
For more information visit stiruppz.com
Affiliation: This product was given to me by a company representative. I was under no obligation to write this review.
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I’m Nuts About Macadamia Natural Oil™
24Jan10
Almost two months ago, I had the pleasure of getting an advanced introduction to the new, very affordable, amazing hair line Macadamia Natural Oil™, and I haven’t stopped using it since. Now available, the brand launched with a five-piece collection including Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment, Macadamia Oil Infused Comb, Macadamia Rejuvenating Shampoo, Macadamia Nourishing Leave-In Cream, and Macadamia Deep Repair Masque. I’m obsessed with it all!
Face and hair oils have really made their way into the spotlight over the past few years and where many we’re once apprehensive to apply it to the face and scalp, it’s now readily accepted with proven benefits. We started with Olive Oil, then Coconut Oil, then the last years major buzz word, the beloved argen seed oil, and now our attention is going to the macadamia nut oil.
Why Macadamia Nut Oil?
Macadamia nut oil works on all hair types to promote a healthy scalp and hair growth. This lightweight, non-greasy oil absorbs quickly and effortlessly into the hair shaft and skin. Rich in more
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Thank You Beautyfeed.com!
19Jan10
Thank you to Beautyfeed.com for featuring Pretty Connected as your blog of the day! We’re very honored. You made our day!
Learn more about Beautyfeed.com HERE
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Marion Cotillard Joins Franz Ferdinand to Sing Lead Vocals for Dior
19Jan10
According to the Daily Express, Nine actress, Marion Cotillard is teaming up with rocker Franz Ferdinand to sing lead vocals in the new Dior commercial. As the face of the brand, Cotillard will also star in the commercial. The song? Franz Ferdinand’s Eyes of Mars.
Someone posted it on youtube! Check it out HERE. Well that was fast!
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Help Haiti – Join SPiN NY, Modelinia, Susan Sarandon, Veronica Webb and more…
18Jan10
For more information visit www.spinyc.com
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The Big Window Challenge: Bloomingdale’s vs. Apartment Therapy vs. ELLE DECOR
16Jan10
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who will design the best window of them all? Will it be Bloomingdale’s, Apartment Therapy, or ELLE DÉCOR? Bloomindale’s has designated a big window at their flagship store on 59th Street and Lexington in NYC to the following representative from each company:
- Eileen Joyce, Bloomingdale’s Operating VP Interior Design
- Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, Founder of apartmenttherapy.com
- Eddie Ross, ELLE DÉCOR Window Designer.
The windows will be installed January 19th and it’s game on! From January 20th-28th visit the windows in person at the 59th Street location or online at BigWindowChallenge.com; then cast your vote online or by texting the number of your favorite window (1, 2, or 3) to the phone number 89800.
1-ELLE DECOR
2-Apartment Therapy
3-Bloomindale’s
YOU’RE INVITED: Meet the designers, Eileen Joyce, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, and Eddie Ross, January 28th from 6-8pm on the fifth floor at Bloomindale’s. RSVP at rsvp.apartmenttherapy@gmail.com
For more information on the designers and the challenge visit BigWindowChallenge.com