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/tria-introduces-blue-light-acne-system/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/fresh-start-beauty-products-on-a-budget/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/fresh-start-beauty-products-on-a-budget/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:09:06 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8428 As we say goodbye to January and have completed our first month of 2012; I’ve been thinking a lot about many of the “new year, fresh start” type resolutions we make for ourselves: to look better, feel better, travel more, save money… Taking some of these goals into consideration, I’ve put together some of my [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/fresh-start-beauty-products-on-a-budget/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/avon-celebrates-anew-20th-birthday-with-paulina-porizkova-and-alfonso-ribeiro/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/avon-celebrates-anew-20th-birthday-with-paulina-porizkova-and-alfonso-ribeiro/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:15:04 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8483 Who knew it took going back to the 90’s to attend easily the hippest party of 2012 yet! Okay provided, it’s barely February so that doesn’t say as much as it should, but Avon spared no detail in their recent 1992 themed party in celebration of the 20th birthday of their prestige anti-aging line, ANEW. Hosted by supermodel and [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/avon-celebrates-anew-20th-birthday-with-paulina-porizkova-and-alfonso-ribeiro/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/tips-on-what-to-eat-and-avoid-for-healthier-skin/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/tips-on-what-to-eat-and-avoid-for-healthier-skin/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:41:19 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8305 There’s always all this chatter about how stressful the holidays are, however for me it’s usually the period right after new years that gets me. Something about adjusting back into work and getting myself on a schedule after a weeks of over eating and sweat pants shocks my system. However, the holidays are over, and [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2012/01/tips-on-what-to-eat-and-avoid-for-healthier-skin/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/holiday-gift-guide-fab-finds-under-65/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-fab-finds-under-65/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:20:46 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8221 1. Tocca Gift Sets! Featured above is the  Tocca Eau do Parfum Viaggio set ($45) – which features 3 beautifully packaged mini-Tocca signature fragrances (0.5 fl oz), including Colette, Giulietta and Bianca. The Tocca Candele Da Viaggo set ($42) is also a great set for any candle connoisseur. This luxurious set  includes an assortment of travel [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-fab-finds-under-65/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-what-to-get-him/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-what-to-get-him/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:21:27 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8214 Lets face it, men can be impossible to shop for. Which is why I’m kicking off my holiday gift guides with what to get him this holiday season! 1. Jo Malone Holiday Sets – Jo Malone has a medley of holiday gifts mixing their amazing colognes, candles and bath oils at all different price points [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-what-to-get-him/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/wwd-10th-annual-beauty-inc-awards/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/wwd-10th-annual-beauty-inc-awards/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:36:51 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=8155 This morning, I had the great honor of joining Beauty Inc, a Women’s Wear Daily special-issue magazine as they announced their 2011 Beauty Inc Awards winners. WWD/Beauty Inc are the beauty industries bible, so to be in a room full of executives that regularly fill their headlines and are the talent behind the leading mass [...]

]]> http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/12/wwd-10th-annual-beauty-inc-awards/feed/ 0 http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/11/kiehls-and-koons-partner-for-the-holidays/ http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/11/kiehls-and-koons-partner-for-the-holidays/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:08:23 +0000 Lara http://www.prettyconnected.com/?p=7848 This holiday season, Kiehl’s Since 1851 is continuing their philanthropic efforts to raise awareness and funds for a children’s charity by partnering with artist Jeff Koons again for a Limited Edition Holiday Creme de Corps Collection. Kiehl’s will be donating 100% of Kiehl’s worldwide net profits to The Koons Family Institute on International Law and [...]

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