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6 Picks with Amy Adams

6 Picks with Amy Adams

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January 27, 2011 |  by

“I have long lashes and this mascara makes them full and thick and doesn’t clump.”

“The cucumber is my favorite!”

Cynthia Vincent Knee High Boots. “Most knee high boots make me think ‘naughty’ but these are so versatile and elegant, and maybe just a little bit naughty”

. “I use this at night and I’ve noticed it helps even out my skin texture, I have extremely dry skin.”

Teutonia Stroller. “I’m a new mom and this is a whole traveling system with car seat and stroller. It is all purpose and so amazing, and it is table height!”

Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Make Up: Molly R. Stern. Manicure: Tom Bachick. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Dress: Miss Davenporte. Leggings: Iliann Loeb.

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6 Picks with Troian Bellisario

6 Picks with Troian Bellisario

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December 8, 2010 |  by

. It’s pretty much the only piece of make up I wear.  I don’t know how to do any other look than a smoky eye, but really I don’t want much else, maybe some blush. I’m just trying to look like Patti Smith three hours after a show. So I’ll generally put it on on Friday night and by Sunday morning it’s bled into the perfect look. Rebecca, who does my make up on the show, is always rubbing it off. I don’t think she ever believes me when I say I’ve washed my face, but I swear I do. I mean…not often…but I do.

. Not the honey, not the tinted, the peppermint.  It burns, that’s how I know it’s working.

. Hi my name is Troian Bellisario, and I am a Kombucha-holic. 

. I usually hate my hair. When I was younger it was enormous and frizzy and often decided to settle into a pyramid shape around my face, and now that I am older it just kind of frizzes out in odd unattractive angles. The only time I love my hair is when it’s dried after the beach. The salt makes it curl into a perfect mess. I feel so beautiful. But since I cannot be in the ocean everyday…this stuff is the next best thing.

Griffith Park. Nothing makes me happier than hiking in Griffith Park. When it rains it looks like you are walking through clouds and when the sun is setting and you can see the whole of Los Angeles, like an ocean of lights. It’s Heaven…there’s nowhere I would rather be (maybe New York or Paris, but lets be realistic.) I also have a massive obsession with nature. The more species of trees and flowers I can identify along the trails the happier I feel.

 

My Record Collection. There is nothing better than the warmth of analog. With all of the condensing and formatting of our music, we don’t realize what we are missing. Get your favorite song and play it on a record. It’s sounds like firewood, it’s breathy and human. We also are so inundated with music now that we forget to appreciate it. It is always in our ears, in the background of our car conversations, floating through the malls. When you listen to a record, it is a singular activity. You have to select the whole album, and put it on. You don’t listen to one hit single, you hear the progression of songs the way the artist intended. It’s a journey. I could not sound more pretentious right now, but this is important to me!

Photographer: Stephanie Vovas. Hair: Mark Townsend. Make Up: Kayleen McAdams. Manicurist: Debbie Leavitt. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Art Director: Frank Rust. Dress: Vintage. Knee highs: Prada. Shoes: Dior.

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6 Picks with Anna Torv

6 Picks with Anna Torv

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November 19, 2010 |  by

Armani Foundation. “I was introduced to Armani’s foundations on the show and I use them in my life now. They aren’t as thick as most foundations but still give more coverage than a tinted moisturizer and the texture is like silk.”

. “I love them. Light and just blends with your natural coloring without looking like you are wearing much.”

Mac Sculpting Powder. “I use Bone Beige to define the jaw line and give more contours to my face.” Sadly this product has been discontinued, but you can still find it on ebay!

. “For a pick me up. Better than a concealer under the eye and it really does give you lift.”

. “Because I wear make up everyday it is really important to properly clean my skin. I have been using the Clarisonic brush at night and I love it.”

Skin 2 Skin Photo-Aging Repair Cream. “I lather it on my neck and chest which seems to have taken most of the beatings the Australian sun has to offer”

Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Make Up: Robin Black. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Art Director: “Frank the Tank.”

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6 Picks with Miranda Cosgrove

6 Picks with Miranda Cosgrove

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November 16, 2010 |  by

“There’s a part of me that’s embarrassed when I see School of Rock or old episodes of iCarly on TV—I’m always afraid my friends will be watching, and of course they tease me constantly. But I’m kind of happy I have it, too. It’s like the ultimate scrapbook.”

This Friday Nov. 20th we’re randomly picking 50 Facebook fans to win Miranda’s favorite Neutrogena products. for details.

. “I just got it and it’s my new favorite thing!”

. “This smells amazing and the scrub element makes your skin glow.”

. “I love this lotion because it isn’t greasy like some other SPF lotions and you can wear it under make up.”

. “I love Chanel nail polish and this one is the perfect shade of red for Fall.”

. “It keeps my lips from getting dry and has the perfect natural tint of color.”

. “The one thing I can’t be without, I have it with me everywhere!”

Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Kayleen McAdams. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Art Director: Frank Rust. Dress: Chloe. Shoes: Brian Atwood

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6 Picks with Gillian Jacobs

6 Picks with Gillian Jacobs

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November 6, 2010 |  by

. “I’ve definitely made myself cry on more than one occasion trying to curl my eyelashes with a conventional curler. This wand keeps them curled all day, and I’m not ripping out my eyelashes anymore.”

. “I’m really fair-skinned and live in LA but I hate applying liquid sunscreen. People think I’m crazy when I whip out this brush, but I’m fine with that.”

. “I’m obsessed with this! It’s a great way to completely remove all your makeup at night.”

Christine Chin products. “She’s my facialist in New York and I use her moisturizer during the day and her lotion at night. They’re both really lightweight, and leave my skin soft and supple, not greasy.”

“Culdesac” by Childish Gambino/Donald Glover. “I’m a groupie, he’s my castmate, what more can I say?”

Brigitte Bardot in Contempt. “I wanted to be her for Halloween—or maybe just be her period.”

Photographer: Stephanie Vovas. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Rachel Goodwin. Manicure: Debbie Leavitt. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl.

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6 Picks with Diane Lane

6 Picks with Diane Lane

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October 20, 2010 |  by
“Literally the best candle ever and the perfect gift, since it’s genderless.”
“The part of my daily routine that I count on to keep my eyes bright.”
Tiffany & Co. Single Solitaire Diamond on Platinum Necklace “A gift from my husband and the one accessory that goes with everything.”
“I swear by this base coat, it is the only thing that makes manicures last!”
Hatha Yoga “My secret weapon.”
“Lightweight and protective, there’s not much more I could ask for.”

Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Kara Yoshimoto Bua. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Manicure: Ashlie Johnson. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl.

Fashion credits: Black dress by Oscar de la Renta

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Trend Reporter Picks: La Prairie & Viktor & Rolf

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October 19, 2010 |  by

A staple in my beauty regimen—and in whatever bag I’m carrying— is the most luxurious way (um, have you seen its gorgeous silver packaging?) to protect your lips from the sun’s harmful rays. Give it a try, I promise you’ll be hooked.

I’ve never been a huge fan of fragrance, but after discovering at my friend’s apartment, I quickly changed my tune. I now wear this fruity meets floral meets musk-y scent on a daily basis—and can’t ever imagine leaving my apartment without it on.

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Trend Reporter Picks: Madewell

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October 18, 2010 |  by

Madewell. There isn’t one thing I don’t like in this store. Period. From their outerwear to their shoes, this store truly does make everything well.

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Trend Reporter Picks: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Apom Candle

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October 12, 2010 |  by

I’m obsessed with all things Parisian, so it seemed fitting that I’d fall in love with the . In my opinion, it’s the cleanest looking, softest smelling candle around. Trust.

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6 Picks with Leslie Bibb

6 Picks with Leslie Bibb

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September 30, 2010 |  by
Angel’s Makeup Collagen Intensive Kit “I live and die for this product. The kit comes with collagen ampoules, an activator, fancy q-tips and little pads. I leave them under my eyes for about a half hour before photo shoots or when I’ve just gotten off a plane. They eliminate sagginess and just bring you to life.”
Beauté Weightless Lip Crème In Masochist “My makeup artist Beau Nelson introduced me to this shade, which I think they made originally for Dita Von Teese. A great red lipstick is like a Jedi mind trick. Say you have a big zit—no one will notice if they’re just staring at your gorgeous red lips.”
“When I fly, this changes my skin. I mist constantly on a plane and this just quenches and hydrates—I think dewy skin is really beautiful.”
Almay Oil-Free Makeup Remover Towelettes “Here’s what I love about them: They’re cheap and cheerful. And they really get the makeup off your skin without leaving residue on your face. I even took them to Burning Man with me!”
“I like to juice because I do cleanses every so often. It’s not cheap—but it’s really easy to use and then stick in your dishwasher. I crave green juices now.”
“If you get a good night’s sleep, you’re ahead of the game. I can’t sleep without a sound machine. I hear it and I feel like a baby. It’s not birds chirping or anything weird. It’s like being inside the womb.”

Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Kate Lee. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl.

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