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December 9th, 2009Heidi Montag – Cosmetic Surgery Expert Wendy Lewis Video Interview With BeautyStat Gives Advice
February 8th, 2010Cosmetic surgery expert, Wendy Lewis, sits down with BeautyStat founder Ron Robinson to give her perspective on the Heidi Montag controversy as well as provide advice to young women who are considering a cosmetic procedure. Click below to listen to the interview.
Cosmetic Expert Wendy Lewis interview with BeautyStat - Heidi Montag controversy
Here is a before and after photo of Heidi Montag. Do you think she looks better before or after?
Heidi Montag before and after photos
If you have a cosmetic surgery question for Wendy, you can find her at KnifeCoach.com or email us at Info@beautystat.com
Weekend VIP Blogger Beauty Reads
February 7th, 2010It’s Superbowl Sunday and you’re probably enjoying your Coors, Bud Light or humming When the Saints Go Marching In…so indulge your inner beauty with this terrific weekend reads from the Blog-verse that you won’t want to miss.
The Scented Salamander dishes on Chanel’s new version of Chance fragrance.
Beauty Junkies Unite talks about the new Stila Valentine’s Day set available now.
The Daily Cookie asks you how daring you are when it comes to beauty.
Vampy Varnish reviews Cheeky Monkey nail lacquers!
- Charu Suri
MAC 2010 Spring Colour Forecast Collection
February 6th, 2010Spring is in the air with MAC’s Spring Colour Forecast, which center on four specific color stories: coral, pink/lavender, yellow/gold, plum/burgundy.
The idea is to keep it monochromatic or blend, mix and mingle…as a true artist would do.
MAC Spring Colour Forecast Collection
MAC Spring Colour Collection
In the “pink” color family, the products remind me of candy land with its pink bubblegum, Barbie and roses inspired look. The products in this collection include:
Mascara Plush Lash Plushback Noir ($15.50)
Lipstick in Phlox, Bubblegum, Laugh a Lot, Pink Burst Rose ($16.50)
Lipglass in Culture Clash, Hush Hush Rose, Pearl, Electric Fuschia ($16.50)
Eyeshadow in Rosy Outlook, Very Violet Mauve, Lala, Da Bling Rose ($17.50)
Crush Metal Pigments in Pale Pink Frost, Light Lilac Frost, Mid Tone Rose Frost, Dark Purple ($38.50)
Nail Lacquer in Galore Pink ($14.50)
Creations Perfume: a lingeringly floral scent that is both foxy as Catherine Zeta Jones in Chicago and bursting into a flowery bouquet of freesia, black violet, and magnolia petals ($30)
MAC Spring Colour Collection
MAC Spring Colour Forecast
In the coral family collection, we have:
MAC & Milk Collection Debuts in February 2010
February 4th, 2010This limited edition, online ONLY collection features products that MAC makeup artists love and use backstage – and arrives just in time for New York Fashion Week to give us its swan song at the Bryant Park tents.
The delicious offerings encompass Skincare, Eye, Mascara, Face, Lip products and beauty tools as well. Take a look!
MAC Strobe Cream from MAC & Milk Collection
Strobe Cream ($29.50):
When you think of strobe, you think of flashing spotlight. That flawless sexy, Scar-Jo perfect skin has to be attributable to something, right? (fine, we know about genes…we’re talking about product here!).
This cream brightens and clarifies with sparkling particles and antioxidants,thereby enhancing the effect of light on the skin.
MAC Fast Response Eye Cream
Fast Response Eye Cream ($30.00):
No model would be cat-walk worthy with eyes as puffy as clouds. This is a caffeinated cream that de-puffs, firms, soothes and softens the delicate under eye area.
MAC Fix
Fix + ($18.00):
Guest Blogger Afrobella Tells Us Some of Her Favorite Cream Blushes
February 4th, 2010This weeks guest blogger post comes from Patrice Grell Yursik, who is the creator of beauty, lifestyle and culture blog Afrobella.com. You can also read her AOL Black Voices hair blog at BVHairTalk.com, and she contributes as a travel writer to BlackAtlas.com.
Afrobella wears MAC in Lillyland Blush
Once upon a time, not long ago – I was afraid of blush. Back in 2006, I blogged about that fear, describing blush as “a dangerous cosmetic…way too easy to overdo.”
I still believe that less is certainly more when it comes to blush. I still am VERY wary of stepping foot out the house, looking like I’ve been shot by Homer Simpson’s makeup gun.
Homer Simpson Makeup Gun
But over time, and through quite a bit of trial and error, I’ve learned what kinds and colors of blush best compliment my skin tone. And now I can’t quite imagine leaving the house without some blush on!
I do enjoy powder blush, but there’s something magical about cream blush. I have very full cheeks, and a good cream blush brings out a natural glow to my smile that is noticeable. I usually apply just a little with my fingers, and I apply it over my moisturizer and foundation.
Here are my current faves!
Lauren Conrad at Avon Mark’s M Powerment Panel Dishes Her Favorite Beauty Products
February 2nd, 2010Who doesn’t know and heart The Hills (okay, minus Speidi, I totally loved the show and secretly watched it when my other nerdy friends weren’t looking).
Lauren Conrad PSA
This evening I got to meet Lauren Conrad in person as she talked about her latest involvement with Avon’s Mark division: a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that is part of the m.powerment by mark campaign that is designed to raise awareness of dating abuse and partner violence.
Lauren Conrad at mark's m.powerment event
Lauren talked about her second book that launches TODAY and her second “Have a Heart” Bracelet for mark whose net proceeds will benefit the fund (which has already raised $400,000!). Heck, she even flew all the way from California the day after her birthday to be at the event.
It was touching to hear that one in four teenage women in America are subject to domestic and dating abuse. We heart this necklace and bracelet and urge you to purchase it if your pocketbook permits. Take a look at the fund and the PSA.
Lauren also dished on her fave beauty products, ladies! Take a look at this You Tube video (okay, we admit it’s a little grainy and we promise to upgrade our gear in time for Fashion Week).
Mark Scandalash
Spring Booty Beauty Giveaway! Prep Your Faces for Valentine’s Day and Fashion Week
February 2nd, 2010Normally, Valentine’s Day would be an excuse for you to deck yourself in some cool LBD or cocktail dress and head out with your galfriend or significant other to some romantic, candle-lit restaurant. Perhaps you want to be serenaded by a tenor, or wooed by the proverbial roses, or treated to some vintage Dom Perignon at dinner.
But you’ve got to look the part…and this is where we come in, dolls! Considering that it’s both Fashion Week AND Valentine’s Day both on the same weekend makes me think of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex & The City running with her pair of Manolo Blahnik’s across the town from party to party…
Here’s a giveaway to make you get well heeled on several levels. Ready? We are giving away these beautiful goodies to ONE lucky winner. Simply enter a comment below to be considered and get beautified for Fashion Week and V-Day effortlessly!
Korres’ Love Your Lips Lipstick Set ($57 value)
Going au natural in the Mediterranean just got a whole lot easier with this luscious line from Greek brand Korres. These three glosses give your lips some serious emollience with with cherry oil –and they give enough color to your lips that would make a crayola box blush.
Victoria’s Secret Poptimistic Lip Palettes ($14)
Give your pout a pop that everyone’s talking about with this 80’s-inspired palette that let’s you shine any time. These Lip Palettes contain some rocker glosses that will become your (and your lover’s) BFF.
The Best of the 2010 Grammy Beauty Looks: Four Trends We Saw
February 1st, 2010A tribute to MJ, Taylor’s Swift’s curls taking a life of their own, and Lady Gaga’s beyond cheetah fierce outfits were some of the moments we remembered from the 2010 Grammy Awards.
Although we were upset about Gaga not getting Album of the Year (let’s discuss that later, under separate cover), there’s no question that some of the trends we noticed on the red carpet are here to stay.
BEAUTY TREND #1: SHIMMERY EYESHADOW, STATEMENT HAIR COLOR, MILE-LONG LASHES
Rihanna at the 2010 Grammy Awards
Rihanna’s lashes looked gorgeous, but looked faux. But we certainly wouldn’t mind walking around with these Venus Flytrap eyelashes, that’s for sure. Her shimmery eye shadows are stunning along with her flawlessly bronzed face that glowed with a touch of blusher.
Rihanna at the 2009 Grammys
Look at how shimmery and Avatar-like her lids are compared to her makeup in 2009? We’re loving the new orange-coppery hair color in 2010 too.
Rihanna’s hair color and style is almost EXACTLY like the color Blige wore on her hair at the red carpet – makes you wonder if they had the same stylists.
Blige at the 2010 Grammy Awards
BEAUTY TREND #2: FUSCHIA/PINK LIPS
Katy Perry at the 2010 Grammy Awards
We were so in love with Katy Perry last evening, and partially because of her bright, wide eyes but also her luscious, kissable lips.
52nd Annual Grammy Awards 2010 Beauty Trends and Styles
January 31st, 2010Silver Screen and TV stars had their moment to shine at the Golden Globes. Now everyone’s favorite musicians will get their turn at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. We asked beauty gurus what they predict the star’s beauty looks will be tonight. Check out their forecast below:
- Taylor Swift at the CMA awards
Laurent Dufourg, celebrity stylist and owner of the famed Privé Salons expects the looks at the Grammy’s to be remarkably different than those seen at the Golden Globes. “The Grammy’s are very rock and roll, so there is less of the glamorous up-do’s we see at the Golden Globes and more edgy styles.” He also anticipates that big curls and texture – which are becoming a trend courtesy of country favorites Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift - will also be in view. Long hair, messy – edgy looks and shaggy, fun looks are also on his radar.
Ke$ha and her glowing skin
Hair and make up artist Trisha Nerney, foresees tonight’s makeup looks as “dark and dramatic to offset the simplicity of the hair.” Hair will be “sleek and slicked back, worn in a low ponytail. Stars will get base color glosses to bring out shine when the paparazzi shoot the cameras and the light hits the hair. This plus lighter highlights around the face will make the stars glow.”
Allan Avendano, hair & makeup artist with the Margaret Maldonado Agency anticipates “We will see lots of glowing skin, and many faces with sexy smokey eyes along with loose modern updos or sexy flowing locks. Hollywood vintage glamour will also make an appearance with red lips, full lashes and vintage hairstyles.”
Vintage Hollywood Glamour by Christina Aguilera at the AMA's
Most stars prep pre-party with spa treatments to make their skin camera ready. Presenter and new artist Ke$ha’s prepped for glowing skin with the Purigenex micro-collagen mask from RoxSpa in Beverly Hills. The treatment uses topical collagen to penetrate the skin. Kelley West, RoxSpa Director told us that “Purigenex improves the tone and texture of the skin, plumps fine lines, lightens hyperpigmentation, helps improve acne scarring and gives the patient an overall youthful appearance. For an instant and radiant glow, women scheduled to walk the red carpet often apply the mask the night before, or even the day of, a special event.”
Check out the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards tonight and let us know which looks blew you away.
-Catia Carvalho Trooskin
BeautyStat Weekend Beauty Reads from VIP Bloggers
January 31st, 2010Good and cold morning everyone! Here are our weekly beauty read picks for your Sunday morning pleasure. Enjoy and stay beautiful!
Scrangie dishes on the OPI Hong Kong Collection.
MissWhoeverUR finds a fix for winter dry brittle nails.
Kiss and Tell reviews the Enzo Milano curling iron.
Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you her top 10 Beauty tools!
Purple Blab blog dishes on Luvah!
- Charu Suri
