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Nicole Kidman: How to Get Her SAG Awards Hairdo

To begin the up-do, hairstylist David Babaii swept Nicole Kidman's hair gently over creating a faux side-part and brought the rest of the hair to the center back, securing it with a band just at the top of the nape. Then, David wrapped the hair into an unstructured chignon and secured it with bobby pins. The secret was not to comb the hair too much or smooth the hair, but instead allow it to appear soft and natur...
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Enter Trish McEvoy's First Valentine's Day Contest

Feeling gushy? "Like" Trish McEvoy on Facebook and click on the "Valentine's Day" tab to share your love story....
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Cynthia Nixon's Yummy Scones

Make yourself a Sex and the City-style breakfast with Cynthia Nixon's recipe for scones. These are the same scones her mother makes.I found this recipe in a spiral-bound cookbook titled "More Recipes & Reminiscence" edited by Broadway production stage manager Roy Harris. It is chock full of stories and food from celebrities who have appeared on Broadway.   Bon appetit!INGREDIENTS2 tbs butter1 egg1/3 cup sugar2 cups flour1/2 cup milk2 tsp baking powderRaisins, walnuts (optional)Cream...
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Lemon Love: Crabtree & Evelyn Citron Soap + Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Yes!

Give a cheer for citrus beauty products!Suds up with Crabtree and Evelyn Citron, Honey and Coriander soap ($22 for a set of three, Crabtree & Evelyn). This moisturizing soap is everything we like, lemon-scented and sweet. Sing like a parakeet in canary yellow eye shadow by Illamasqua ($20, Sephora). This shade is called Yes!Ward off colds by making homemade lemonade in the morning. It's as easy as squeezing two ripe lemons, and stirring in water and sugar.MUST-READ LINKSFASHIONISTA: Hearst Buys...
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Copy Cat

This kicky, flared Urban Outfitters dress reminds me of some of the retro-inspired dresses that Michelle Obama loves to wear. For a more formal occasion, you could add a sparkly cardigan and an embellished headband. But if you tossed on some cute bangle bracelets and a faux fur coat, this look would be very fun for brunch and just hanging out with girlfriends.From top to bottom: Halsey Dress ($80), Urban Outfitters; blue bangle bracelet ($4), Charlotte Russe; London Calling bangle bracelet ($78),...
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Prosperous Chinese New Year for All My Readers!

Wishing you a prosperous New Year!wishing you good moneygood healthgood lovegood lifeand all the good and great things in life ;)I feel like biting the rabbit nose! Rawr!!...
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How to dry your nail polish quickly? Daiso Nail Color Dry Up Review

A lot of people mentioned that glittery nail polish are pain in the ass. Yes I do agree! They are! They are tough to apply. Tougher to dry and toughest to remove! But boy... they are gorgeous...It will be extremely annoying and stressful if my freshly painted nails smudge!! It will be the end of the world! Especially when I spend 45 minutes to do them! I pretty much experiment with lots of nail polishes and I would love to find out if I can speed up the drying time. I tried so many method! Here...
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Sleepy Sunday: Origins Out of Trouble Mask + The Primers

I am chillin' California-style after a very hectic week, eating Little Debbie Coconut Crunch donuts, hanging out with my mask on and listening to tunes....yay!Today, I'm using Origins Out of Trouble mask ($21, Macy's) while typing. Too bad you can't see me now! The scent in this product is a little strong, but the clay is fab for getting rid of breakouts and just makes my skin feel squeaky clean.  Also, since I can't afford to go to the spa all the time, it's nice to treat myself at home and...
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Teen Beauty: A New Day

For a youthful and fresh eye look, try MAC eye shadow in Naked Lunch ($14.50, MAC). This poetic, milky shade reminds me of De Gournay wallpaper and fresh scones.Brighten your cheeks with Josie Maran Argan Color Stick in Petal Pink ($22, Sephora). Apply lightly and blend with your fingertips for a natural, healthy-looking flush.You can take this easy makeup combination from home room to a hot date.Extra Credit: If you're a bit tired, applying cucumber slices to your under eye area will make...
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Quote of the Day

"I'd love to look like one of these fabulous 70-year-old glamazon women you see in a high budget film funeral scene, with blood red talons and noir Mugler suits, but I think I'm a little more tacky than that. In my dreams, I'd wear those gold robotic Balenciaga leggings with an astrakhan suit jacket and some killer shoes."--Joseph Harwood in conversation with the Vinyl Chronicles when asked, "If you were to attend your own funeral, what would you wea...
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Siren Rising: Interview With Alana Stewart

Meet a girl who could very well be the next big thing in music.With traffic-stopping pipes and ambitious lyrics, Alana Stewart is nothing short of brilliant. The Williamsburg-based singer sounds like a cross between Fiona Apple and Jolie Holland.Watch the video "Perfervid" here and then read the interview. Prepare to be blown away.(Also, her song "Momma Said" gives Amy Winehouse a run for her money and was played on BBC radio this week.)INTERVIEWWhere are you from originally?A.S.: I was born in...
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Nylon Posts Miu Miu Movie Directed by Zoe Cassavetes + Other Tidbits

Nylon just posted the Miu Miu movie!Miu Miu Movie from nylon on Vimeo.Zoe Cassavetes directed this extraordinary and beautiful short film titled "The Powder Room." I will probably watch it at least five times.ACROSS THE INTERNETKaty Perry announced her California Dreams tour this morning. [Source: Rollingstone.com]Kim and Kourtney Kardashian's makeup artist Troy Surratt uses Stila Kajal pencil in black to create a smoky eye look . [Source: Us Weekly]Donna Hathaway at Perfume Smellin' Things writes...
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Bird's Eye View: Winged Eyeliner Inspired by the Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Show

At the Jean Paul Gaultier show, girls lit up the runway in firecracker red lips, winged eyeliner and lots of fake eyelashes.For the eye look, all you need is a simple eyeliner pen. I recommend Dior liquid eyeliner in black ($33, Sephora). Trace the top of the eyelid in one smooth motion, and then extend the line up and out beyond your eyelashes. The line outside of your eyelashes should swoop and have movement. Be daring and calligraphic! You will notice how the liner veers up and looks a bit Satanic,...
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Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer Couture Video

Watch a model at Jean Paul Gaultier's runway kick up her legs as high as the sky. (I think this beauty in particular might be "Psykko Tico" because that was quite a can-can - read my earlier post about this too.)Source: Youtu...
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OPI Katy Perry and Serena William Black Shatter!

Yeap you could be the one who will be getting all the 5 nail polish above!!!Please find the Terms and Conditions on the picture above.To get you started here is the link to Nail Fiesta fanpage ;) Like them!Visit their website for more nail polish!Dateline: 11.59pm 15 February 2011 Malaysia time of course ;)Remember to use NMNFFREE code for free gift if you happen to purchase anything from them!...
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Kourtney Kardashian's Bathroom Ledge

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian use baby products by Mustela! From a distance, it looks like Mustela PhysioBebe Cleansing Fluid is sitting on their bathroom ledge. Is that just for the baby or are they part of the growing number of American women who use baby products as part of their skincare regimen?Oh, burning questions....XOXO,Charlo...
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Lipstick Kisses

I have been wearing red lipstick more often, but you have to be careful. Rather, I have to be careful. It's a good idea to wear lip liner to hold it into place. After applying lip liner first and then lipstick, stick your finger in your mouth, close your mouth and then pull your finger out to catch any excess makeup on the inside of your lips. Then, smile to see if it's on your teeth anyway and if so, blot it with a tissue.I would check every hour or so to make sure it isn't wandering.Never trace...
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Night Water Pack Sleeping Mask from Beauty Credit

Need to pamper your skin? Need to do that mask routine? But HUGE reason stopping you? I know mine is definitely laziness! Main reason is I always doze off when I am using mask. I don't normally use sheet mask because I find them to be so nourishing. Most of the mask I tried tends to break me out :( Imagine relaxing and reading book for 30 minutes on the bed. That amount of time is enough to make me doze off. And after one hour later (if I happen to wake up) I have to drag my feet to the...
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Product of the Day: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Baby, it's cold outside — at least in Brooklyn. This extra-strength moisturizer will help you tough it out.First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream's oatmeal and eucalyptus ingredients calm chapped, dry and sensitive skin.To me, this product is a magic bullet for snowy strolls. It keeps my skin on my face where it belongs. Ultra Repair Cream is a bestseller in Sephora's Bath and Body category. The only flakes you want to see this time of year are snowflakes (and maybe some friends).Buy It: First Aid...
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Be Electric: Top Gadgets for Young Women at Bergdorf Goodman

The posh department store Bergdorf Goodman is exquisite in every way, and I hope to head back there very soon. Perhaps even next week.I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they sell many electronic devices, or beauty power tools, that are in fact very "budget-friendly."These were my top picks:1. Tria Clarifying Blue Light SystemThis handy device emits special blue light that kills the bacteria beneath the skin's surface that causes acne. While the experts at Bergdorf's warned that this wouldn't...
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Ready, Set, Valentine's Day: Jacques Torres Chocolates and Book Reading

Nothing says I love you like chocolates. (You can tell that to your loved one at least five times before Valentine's Day to avoid any misunderstandings.)As a journalist, I got a jump on the holiday by eating the press samples I received in the mail. Heart-shaped chocolate tastes soooo delicious!A box of fresh Jacques Torres chocolate will surely be a hit with your honey.Buy it: Jacques' Choice sampler box by Jacques Torres ($19.20), specialty food stores or Mrchocolate.com.**Dana B. Myers, the...
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Dior Spring 2011 Couture Photo

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My Laptop Just Crackled Like a Popcorn Machine

I have to turn it off in a minute, and will write again later today. Thanks for understanding!Must-see internet: Watch the DKNY Spring 2011 show on BigLive.com tonight at 10 pm ET.XOXO,Charlo...
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High Tech Beauty at Bergdorf's

If you have never been to the beauty atrium at Bergdorf Goodman, you should know that everyone there is consummately groomed, knowledgeable about beauty products from A to Z, and speaks their own lingo.Friday night at Bergdorf's, I felt as at home as Crocodile Dundee, but held onto my reporter's notebook as a life vest.I hoped that my French designer sweater and gaudy necklace would help people look past my...tangled and perpetually unruly hair, chapped lips and ugly boots I purchased from a camping...
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Eyebrows, Oh How I Miss You

Well, that makes it sound much worse than it is.But really, I am a little sad.For the record, my eyebrows didn't disappear. I totally have eyebrows.Before this afternoon, they were wide and rambling - kind of doing their own thing. Free spirits. But instead I took them to be "fixed."Now, they are minny skinny like dehydrated green bea...
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Bound for Bergdorf's

Late post today...but video is on, gals! My models were so incredible this morning. And I love being in the video director's chair.Now let me give you the gossip, hot and fast.There's an event tonight at the Beauty Atrium at Bergdorf Goodman at 6 pm. Felicia Walker Benson of ThisThatBeauty.com will be doing a little talk about trends and beauty power tools. I will tell you all about it this weekend.Read more...
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Sunblock Talk and Stars of the Silver Screen

Toodaloo darlings,I would like to send a gentle, firm reminder to wear sunscreen in the winter months.If you wear mineral makeup, I recommend wearing another layer of sunblock, such as Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid, underneath your foundation.Don't forget to put sunblock on hands, arms, noses, foreheads and, if you are fortunate to live in Los Angeles, legs.Also, if you are jetting to a tropical vacation, consider packing a UVSunSense bracelet. This original wristband changes one color...
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The Layer Cake That Is My Lips

Today, I was in such a rush but couldn't decide on a single lipstick color. I don't know if it was because I was in an impish mood or just moving at an extremely New York City pace.Today was Cezanne's birthday, so maybe that was inspiring me to be a bit more creative than usual.In the end, I blended so many lipsticks I can't even name them all, and tossed Clinique's classic Almost Lipstick in Black Honey into the mix for extra moisture and shine. I think that both the Clinique Almost Lipstick and...
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Some Like It Hot

This morning, I am having fashion for breakfast. Who needs coffee when you can wake up to this wool blend shift dress by Barneys New York? Gwen Stefani or Kate Bosworth would look great in this chic, sassy number.Buy It: Shift Dress ($795), Barne...
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Iran Bans Valentine's Day

But what about all the See's chocolate and heart-shaped cards?Well, they won't be for sale in Iran, if officials have their way. Read the story here>>[UPDATED...because my head is filled with girlish notions and rock 'n roll music.] There is something rare and romantic about a mushy, lovey-dovey black market. And will there be secret basements to pick up Charlie Brown Valentine's Day cards with cheesy jokes?Carrying on....one awesomely illegal byproduct of Iran's ban on rock music is the band...
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Fox Lipstick

I just found this photo on the internet. Don't try this look at home! And by all means, stick to basic red or pink lipstick for a date, girls.As you can see, somebody had a little too much time to kill....
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Gwen Stefani Appears in Saucy L'Oreal Ad

Gwen Stefani balances the Eiffel Tower on her lips in this ad for L'Oreal's Infallible Le Rouge lipstick. Jol...
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Nails of the Week

Can't wait for Thursday ;) Because it's a public holiday! Yay! Yeap here in the west Malaysia we will be celebrating Thaipusam ;) Would love to wish all my Hindu readers Happy Thaipusam.On the other hand, I will be showing a pretty simple nail art for Wed night out ;p It's been awhile since my last nail art post :D Gonna keep this post as brief as possible.Here's the colours that I use for this manicure.Typo above ;pYou don't have to use the exact colors (especially if you hate pink;p). In...
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