Who hasn’t been searching for the perfect shampoo? What about the most hydrating yet lightweight conditioner? And lets not forget, that we all color our hair at this point.  So, we need something that is color safe and will not strip our hair of the incredible color we have just sat for a few hours trying to master at the salon.

I have found your answer ladies and gents. New L’Oreal Vive Nutri Gloss Shampoo and Conditioner collection is perfect for all of us that are stressing out our hair daily from blow-drying to styling. I know I am the hair product junkie and when I came across this hair care line I was a skeptic, until I actually tried it.

This is the most lightweight yet effective hair care line I have found and trust me, it hasn’t been easy. What I love is the scent of course. There is a lightweight fresh scent that will only enhance your hair and not leave you oily or full of fragrance.

What I love most is that I hate to wash my hair everyday. I prefer every other day, and with this collection it only helps your hair stay shiny, healthy looking, and full of body without leaving you weighed down or dry. Remember, I love conditioner, but only use conditioner on the hair about half way down the head, this way you don’t weigh down the hair and keep it full of volume.

L’Oreal is known for a lot of fabulous products, but I am truly impressed with this line of hair care. Don’t be a skeptic like me, just give it a try and you won’t be disappointed.

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The brisk weather of fall typically brings heavier clothing and makeup. The first sign of a fallen leaf rings an internal signal to break out our deepest darkest black eye liner. For Fall 2008, the trend remains smokey but with a surprise twist of vivid color. Brace yourself for the change of season and as the leaves turn color so should you! The classic grey and black smokey eye is a thing of the past. Welcome this fall with bold smokey eyes of indigo blue!

For the new vivid indigo look, try Givenchy’s Magic Kohl Eye Liner Pencil in Indigo Blue (Sephora.com $21.50). Start off lining the upper lids with this soft pencil and smudge the color up to the crease using a sponge tip applicator or firm blending brush. For an extra boost of radiant color, try Yaby’s World of Paint in Butterfly Blue (Yabycosmetics.com $3.15/palette fill) swept gently over the eyelid. For depth, blend a deeper shade of blue in the crease and along the bottom lash line like Nars eye shadow in Night Flight (NarsCosmetics.com $22.00), a blue-black shade with cobalt pearl. Add even more depth and definition by lining the upper and lower rim of eyes with Cargo’s Eye Pencil in Black (Sephora.com $14). Finish off the look with a fiber building mascara for extra length and drama like Fiberwig Mascara in Pure Black (FiberWig.com $22.00).

This trend is a high intensity eye shadow look. Maintain focus around the eyes by keeping the face soft and natural. Smokey indigo eyes is the hottest trend for this fall season! Break the vicious cycle and don’t make this fall just another carbon copy!

Photo: Nicholas Jbara

Guest Contributor

Victoria Stiles is a professional Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist based in Washington, D.C. and owner of Victoria Stiles Makeup (http://www.victoriastilesmakeup.com) providing services worldwide for publications, events, television, film, fashions shows, celebrities and weddings.  Working closely with hair and makeup agencies in D.C, New York, and Los Angeles, Victoria frequently travels for publications such as Glamour Magazine, The Washingtonian Magazine, Virginia Living Magazine, and JCK Luxury Magazine.  Her celebrity clientele has included Emme, Star Jones, Olivia Thirlby, Jordin Sparks, and Gary Sinise.  Her film credits include key makeup artist for feature film “Aduri” (www.adurithemovie.com) and has worked with television channels  such as National Geographic Kids Television and Fox News.

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Sometimes you just want a quick fix right? But you want something that is going to work, I mean really work. I have found the answer to all of your rough feet dilemmas! PedEgg has arrived and you will thank me for this little wonder. PedEgg is the newest and fastest way to smooth away rough areas of your feet and leave you with beautiful soft soles for those gorgeous summer sandals.

PedEgg is small enough to take with you wherever you go, and it is completely clean, no mess whatsoever. As you can see, it is in the shape of an egg so you simply remove the top and scrub away. It fits in the palm of your hand and any mess is caught in the container so there is absolutely no clean up! It is that simple. PedEgg has precision micro-files that gently remove calluses and leave your feet baby soft. There are also two high quality emery buffing pads included for the perfect finishing touch.

With gladiator sandals being all the rage this summer, you definitely want to have smooth sexy feet when you are wearing the latest trends! You can find your PedEgg almost everywhere. I picked mine up at my local drugstore or you can always check out www.PedEgg.com for more information and where to find your new favorite beauty aide.

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The movie “Wanted“ has hit the movies scene and has become a blockbuster sensation overnight! I just HAVE to watch any movie that Angelina Jolie plays a role in– and believe me, you will not be disappointed. This is an incredible summer hit! I loved the action! I loved the drama! I loved the special effects! But most importantly, I loved Angelina’s incredible makeup the entire movie. Her smokey eye look was consistent throughout the movie and it only made for an even sexier look than she has ever played before!

I know what you all are thinking, how do I get those seductive and sexy smokey eyes like Angelina? Believe it or not, it is actually one of the easiest looks to do yourself. When you are going for the smokey eye, all you need are three basic none shimmer eye shadows, a waterproof eyeliner, and your favorite mascara. Oh, and don’t forget a little foundation, blush, and nude lip-gloss.

1. First, you want to work from the lash line up. So, you want to place your darkest color first. I love MAC Swiss Chocolate as my darkest color. This is a dark brown with a deep red tone to really help smoke out the eye without using black.
2. Next, use a shade lighter in the crease to help blend up the smokey brown. Always use a light highlighter along the brow line to give a contrast of light and dark of the smokey eye.
3. Then, be sure to use a waterproof black liner all around the eye, top and bottom. You can smudge out the corner of the eye along the bottom to give the true smokey eye effect. Two coats of mascara is a must!

Remember, your focus is on the eye so the rest of the face is minimal. Just a soft foundation to even out your skin tone and a wash of color on the cheeks is all you need. And don’t forget the perfect nude lip-gloss. I love LipFusion Velvet Bling Fusion.
Not only will you get the perfect nude lip, but you also can plump up with Lip Fusion technology to give you fuller more kissable lips.

The smokey eye look can be achieved with any color combo and if you need extra help, you can always try Smashbox eye shadow trios.

This way, you will always have a blend of three colors that work well together to achieve the perfect smokey eye.

Have fun! Remember, your makeup is an extension of your personality and we all want to look sexy and seductive some time! Especially like Angelina Jolie!

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