http://www.prettyconnected.com Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle blog based in NYC written by Lara Eurdolian Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:23:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/02/malingoetz-and-strip-ministry-of-waxing-bring-you-ingrown-hair-cream/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/02/malingoetz-and-strip-ministry-of-waxing-bring-you-ingrown-hair-cream/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:26:15 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8518 I’ve been a long time fan of NY based skincare brand, MALIN+GOETZ; far before meeting the two namesakes behind the brand many years ago. Their Detox Face Mask. and Lip Moisturizer. are staples in my bathroom–and don’t even get me started on their candles… Recently, the brand has collaborated with hair removal experts, Strip: Ministry [...]

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]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/fresh-start-beauty-products-on-a-budget/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/2012-sag-awards-hairstyles-create-the-look-of-emma-stone-zoe-saldana-michelle-williams-kyra-sedgwick-and-busy-phillips/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/2012-sag-awards-hairstyles-create-the-look-of-emma-stone-zoe-saldana-michelle-williams-kyra-sedgwick-and-busy-phillips/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:00:15 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8501 Last night at the Screen Actors Guild Awards,  Wella Professionals rocked the red carpet; styling (and in some cases coloring) the locks of some of our favorite “it” girls including Emma Stone, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Williams, Kyra Sedgwick and Busy Phillips. Looking to recreate these looks at home? Here’s how: Emma Stone Styled by Mara [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/2012-sag-awards-hairstyles-create-the-look-of-emma-stone-zoe-saldana-michelle-williams-kyra-sedgwick-and-busy-phillips/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/mane-boost-delivers-with-serious-hair-volume/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/mane-boost-delivers-with-serious-hair-volume/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:52:15 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8272 You might not be familiar with the company Mana Products or Xania Labs but they are a source of innovation for the beauty world and work with many top brands to help make quite a few of your favorite beauty products.  Branching out from their behind the scenes station they have created a line of [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/mane-boost-delivers-with-serious-hair-volume/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/last-minute-holiday-gifts/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/last-minute-holiday-gifts/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:04:52 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8222 1. Two Faced Sweet Dreams Makeup Collection - $52 ($186 value). Exclusive to Sephora, this whimsical makeup set is a dream! Filled with 15 of their best-selling eye shadow shades, a full-size Prime Anytime eye primer, two shades of blush, bronzer and highlighter and their signature “How To’ Cards to learn how to apply gorgeous looks with step [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/last-minute-holiday-gifts/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/winterize-your-hair-routine-with-living-proof/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/winterize-your-hair-routine-with-living-proof/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:19:41 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8101 Living Proof is easily one of the most solid haircare lines on the market right now. In fact they have yet to develop an shampoo or conditioner I haven’t liked (I’m still working my way through their styling products) and their Frizz line is a staple in my bathroom. With winter around the corner, Living [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/winterize-your-hair-routine-with-living-proof/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/11/3-days-birthday-extravaganza/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/11/3-days-birthday-extravaganza/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:29:52 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=7631 A psychic once told me that come my 28th birthday I would have the first of seven great years ahead. As I get another year older… at least I have that. Generally, my birthday is a one day festivity — I’m not one of those week long birthday people. Although ironically this year it turned [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/11/3-days-birthday-extravaganza/feed/ 1 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/10/ghd-and-katy-perry-partner-for-the-new-scarlet-collection-campaign/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/10/ghd-and-katy-perry-partner-for-the-new-scarlet-collection-campaign/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:08:31 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=7587 Hair Straightener, extraordinaire brand, ghd is partnering with Kate Perry again this season for their new Scarlet Collection Limited Edition. The Art-Deco inspired collection was photographed by the infamous, David La Chapelle (he also shot the previous Perry/ghd campaign), in a twisted, vampy fairytale scene, of which Perry portrays a sultry Snow White set in [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/10/ghd-and-katy-perry-partner-for-the-new-scarlet-collection-campaign/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/10/last-nights-parties-places-and-pictures-nicole-miller-bulgari-ideeli-carols-daughter/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/10/last-nights-parties-places-and-pictures-nicole-miller-bulgari-ideeli-carols-daughter/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:56:45 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=7521 Last night was one of those, I’m back in the game! nights, that remind you just why NY is so fabulous. The fashion, the crowd and all around entertainment of it all. I do love me my events, but I have been a hermit these past few weeks, living in my office and just trying [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/10/last-nights-parties-places-and-pictures-nicole-miller-bulgari-ideeli-carols-daughter/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/09/patrick-melville-for-aveeno-win-nourish-shampoo-conditioner/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/09/patrick-melville-for-aveeno-win-nourish-shampoo-conditioner/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:47:44 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=7200 I’ve been a huge fan of the Patrick Melville Salon for some time now. I used to frequent the salon when I worked in Rockefeller Center and exercised at The Sports Club LA (where the salon is located in NYC).  Although in all my visits (and they are literally responsible for some of my best [...]

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