by Beyond Beauty Basics
Kat Von D, star of L.A. Ink and owner of High Voltage Tattoo in L.A. has launched her first cosmetic line at Sephora and you definitely want to get your hands on this collection. This color collection is the perfect blend of old-Hollywood glamour meets L.A. tattoo vibe. Kat is not only gorgeous, but she has mastered a full flawless face in 15 minutes. Kat’s passion for makeup is expressed in every product she has created and she has “inked” them all. Kat Von D is pin-up perfection and her rocker-chic lifestyle has come through in her makeup. I am obsessed with makeup brushes! Don’t get me wrong, I am in love with all color but I truly believe that brushes make all the difference and I am loving Kat Von D’s Cool Tattools.
This brush collection is etched with Kat’s rose sketches and includes five brushes to do everything you need. Kat’s favorite tattoo is that of roses and her entire collection is packaged in this fabulous rose etching. From blending, lining, smudging, and defining, Kat Von D has covered all you need in this Kat Eye Brush Set. Kat Von D’s collection is composed of five essential products, four rich color lipsticks, two amazing eye palettes, six shades of liquid eyeliner, and an incredible brush set. You can find the entire line at Sephora or Sephora.com. Remember, this is a limited edition collection so be sure to collect your favorite pieces now before they get discontinued.
I am so excited to start wearing my Kat Von D collection. She exemplifies what old-Hollywood glamour was and is today and has added her own edge and L.A. tattoo artist attitude to make this collection absolutely incredible. You will feel like a glamorous pin-up in Kat Von D’s collection, and you will rock this fabulous look! Just have fun! This collection is all about reminding us how sexy and beautiful all women are, all shapes, sizes, AND attitudes.
Get it all at Sephora.com
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Amanda Lepore has (over the years) become an icon (of sorts). She recently took to the catwalk in Heatherette, (the F. U. to the establishment of the fashion industry) for this year’s Fashion Week in NY (watch a short clip of Heatherette from New York Magazine).
Amanda had her first cosmetic surgery at the age of 15 and then had a sex change in her final year of high school.
She is one of the most photographed club “celebrities” in NY and is known for her ability to transform herself from one character to the next, being best known for her look of old Hollywood glamour.



In an interview, Amanda says that she hasn’t had that much plastic surgery, only her breasts (twice), her butt, some silicone in her lips and some silicone in her forehead. I don’t know about you, but I think that seems like quite a bit.
for more pictures and info, go to amandaleporeonline.com
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by Beyond Beauty Basics
This week in US weekly, Jessica Beil is said to love the new Mangosteen soap from Fresh. This sweet soap is the latest addition to the Fresh soap family and it is absolutely scrumptious!!! I had to go out and try a bar myself, because as you all know, I am a huge fan of Fresh.
Fresh soaps are known for their beautiful packaging, I mean, I didn’t even want to open mine up! So I bought two!!! After I finally got over having to rip through the gorgeous paper, I got to experience the soap and I love it! Then I had to investigate this fabulous scent… come to find out, Mangosteen is actually a real fruit from southeast Asia and it is delicious! I went to Whole Foods and got one to try, and it tastes exactly the way it smells! This purple fruit is white on the inside and you scoop it out with a spoon almost like you would a grapefruit. The inside is white and pulpy with an amazing sweet citrus is bursting with flavor.
There is also a Mangosteen body lotion, shower gel, and a Mangosteen Fragrance! This might have to be my new favorite Fresh collection! Stop by your local Sephora, Neiman Marcus, or Barneys location and you can always check out Fresh.com for all of your favorite Fresh products!
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by Beyond Beauty Basics
Kristin Davis has recently joined Ahava to become their first celebrity spokeswoman. Ahava is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary and Kristin will only bring more excitement and attention to this well-known mineral brand. Kristin Davis will appear in the company’s ads in print and internet as well as fashion and lifestyle books.
Ahava, if you have never heard of it or tried it, is truly an incredible brand. It infuses high-quality ingredients and uses minerals from the Dead Sea. You skin will feel absolutely revitalized after you experience the products.
As Kristin stated in WWD, “I noticed a difference in my skin the first time I had an experience with them at a spa.”
Ahava does hope to bring a “Dead Sea spa center” to New York soon to give customers treatments and float in a salt pool. I don’t know about you, but I will definitely be there!
Look for Kristin late this year and definitely in January. She is going to bring a natural radiance to the brand that we should only expect from Ahava.

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