Beauty Girl’s Picks for September
La Prairie Cellular Treatment Powder Blush in Peony. A good blush is incredibly underrated! A light sweep of this silky formula leaves behind a bold but believable flush. Plus, the silver compact gives my makeup bag a touch of class.
Sultra The Bombshell 1″. I never did master the art of the curling iron—and now I don’t have to. This clamp-less iron makes perfect spirals and beachy waves impossible to screw up.
Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour in Tauped. This has been on my fingertips since I previewed Sonia’s fall collection back in the spring. Hands down the most fashion forward nail color out there for under $5.00.
Murad Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel. I don’t get a ton of pimples (knock on wood!), but the ones I do get last. And last. And last. This serum helps marks fade—fast.
Kim Kardashian’s (short lived) Bangs. It is my personal opinion that when it comes to all things beauty, Kim can do no wrong—and these bangs that she sported for a few sweet nights were no exception.
Fall! The slight chill in the air this last week has changed my life. Bring on the pumpkin flavored-anything, fall is my absolute favorite season.
Estee’s Picks for September
Fashion Director Estee Stanley shares her favorites for September.
Tom Ford for Estee Lauder Lipsticks |
Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream |
| The colors are DYNAMIC! | This holistic, natural cream seals in moisture with no harsh chemicals and keeps skin looking fresh and dewy. |
Giambattista Valli Multi Color Kitten Heels |
The Row Jenston Tee |
| These shoes are heaven! They have a very cool, ’60s vibe to them. I love a kitten heel for day because they are less painful than a high heel and more glamorous than a flat. | My search for the perfect T-shirt is finally over! These Tee’s come in different colors and can be worn casual or very dressy. |
Citizens of Humanity Edge SlouchySkinny Jeans |
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Jewelry |
| I’m not a skinny jeans girl, they look like leggings to me. So I love that these jeans are skinny and slouchy at the same time, they are so sexy. | I love his big, beaded jewelry to give a punch of color and pop to even the simplest of outfits. |
Trend Reporter’s Picks for September
Miss Oops Ridiculously Long Lashes |
Band-Aid Brand by Cynthia Rowley |
| Similar to Latisse (yet much cheaper and it doesn’t call for a prescription), this lash growth serum contains a peptide that conditions your fringe, enabling the tiny hairs to grow longer—and thicker than—usual. I’ve been using it for two weeks now and I’m completely hooked. Give it a try, I promise you’ll be obsessed in no time! | These limited-edition, ‘Dress Up’ adhesive bandages are the chicest way to cover a cut—thanks to their haute designs, which include lace, vibrantly colored sequins, gems, gold chains, and images from a complete runway show. Much like fall’s neutral clothing palette and jewel-toned nail polish, I’ll be wearing them—and you totally should, too. |
Rent the Runway |
Cosmedix Hydrate Daily Moisturizer SPF 17 |
| I couldn’t be more obsessed with this site. Whether you need a dress for a wedding, birthday party, first date—insert special occasion here—this genius .com has you covered. Simply log in, choose a dress/size (don’t worry, they send you a back up just in case the size you chose doesn’t fit), rock it, then return it in the mail (they dry clean it for you, so don’t stress). Pictured above is the gorgeous Badgley Mischka Screen Siren Gown, perfect for a black tie event. | I was introduced to this line about a year ago and it completely changed my skin, so it’s only fitting that their latest product would be an immediate favorite of mine. Not only is this lotion super lightweight and moisturizing, but it also fights off harmful UV rays and skin-damaging free radicals with zinc oxide and antioxidants. |
H.Wood.Beauty Plum Lip Shine Tube |
Tommy Hilfiger Bennington Low Duck Boot |
| This extremely sheer lip color (I know, it looks seriously pigmented but I promise, it’s the lightest wine-colored tint you’ll ever come across) is chock full of jojoba and avocado oil, cocoa and mango butter, and antioxidant grape seed oil to keep your lips kissable. Plus, it’s the perfect way to incorporate a touch of color into your fall makeup palette. | Hilfiger’s hiking-meets-rain boot hybrid is fall’s must-have bootie. Translation: I’m ordering these online…Right. This. Minute. |
Mark’s Picks for September
Swatch Watches! |
Clark’s Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask |
| A week ago I was at JFK airport and had some time to kill before my flight started boarding so I walked into the Swatch store and I was immediately taken back to the 5th grade when all I wanted for Christmas were Swatches so I could layer them and wear 3 at a time. The designs of these are really cool and they are so light and inexpensive. I walked out of the store with 4 of them! | I travel a lot for work and my my skin suffers from all the recycled air on planes and climate changes so I use this mask once a week to hydrate my skin. I love it because it infuses lots of moisture without making my skin look greasy. |
Velecta Paramount TGR 4000i |
Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray |
| This blowdryer is absolutely fantastic! This dryer is handmade in Paris and is so light but incredibly powerful and quite too. I’ve switched out all my other blowdryers for this one! | I never ever thought it would happen, but I have found a hairspray that I like better than L’Oreal Elnett! This spray gives the hair amazing hold and brushes out easily without leaving the hair sticky or flaking. On photo shoots I have to maintain a hairstyle for hours through many wardrobe changes and this spray doesn’t build up at all! |
Fekkai Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel |
Tim Gunn’s Golden Rules |
| This upcoming season we are seeing hair with this amazing rough, but not beachy, texture and this spray is perfect to achieve that! I style the hair completely and then I spray this on the dry, finished hair to give it a little rock n roll edge. This is also great to spray on the hair in an updo to give it some texture. | This is such a great and fantastic book! High-brow and high-fashion gossip mixed in with amazing stories and tips on manners, and I think everyone (me especially) could use a refresher course on manners these days. |
6 Picks with Ashley Olsen
Classic Tee from The Row |
Moroccanoil Oil Treatment |
| “It’s perfect for everyday.” | “Makes my hair soft without being greasy.” |
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Cle De Peau Beaute Concealer |
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler |
| “It gives the best coverage without looking like I have on any makeup.” | “The best in the business” |
Rei Kawakubo |
Van Morrison |
| “Everything made by Comme des Garçons is Genius!” | “Reminds me of my childhood.” |
Photographer: Jason Mcdonald. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Eric Polito. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl.
6 Picks with Addison Timlin
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Sand |
NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna |
| “Creates the illusion that I have perfect skin without seeming like I have too much makeup on.” | “Makes me look like I’ve gone to Costa Rica and back in about five minutes. I always want to be more tan in the summer; I discovered this playing with makeup in Sephora.” |
L’eau D’Issey Eau de Toilette |
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Aerosol Spray |
| “I’ve been wearing this scent for six years and I just don’t feel like myself without it. It feels clean, soft, feminine and pretty.” | “I love to shorten my getting ready time. If this mean means I can go another day without washing my hair, it’s the perfect product for me.” |
Candy |
Arcade Fire “The Suburbs” |
| “How much have I eaten today? You don’t even want to know. I’m not one of those people who wants to sit and have a piece of cake—I want Sour Patch Kids, Gummi Bears, lollipops, you name it. It’s a bit of a problem.” | “I’ve been listening to Arcade Fire since I was 15. I was introduced to their music during a very pivotal period of my life so I associate them with that time. I’m kind of connecting this new album with my new life out here in L.A.” |
Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Robin Black. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl. Retouching: ConradDigital.com.
6 Picks with Hunter Parrish
Kiehl’s Soothing Nourishing Face Cream For Men |
Aquage Sea Salt Texturizing Spray |
| “It’s just really great. It wakes up me and my skin. I got this as a gift for It’s Complicated and I’ve been using it ever since.” | “See the thing is with my hair is once it’s clean, I have to make it dirty again. This really just puts that gritty beachiness back into it.” |
Dermalogica Climate Control Lip Treatment |
Mac & Cheese |
| “I love Chapstick, but this stuff is non-shiny, which is great.” | “Mac & cheese should be its own food group. If its on any menu anywhere, I have to get it. I’ve broken the 12 and under rule on many kid’s menu. My favorite LA mac & cheese is at a place called Hugo’s.” |
The Discovery Channel |
Running Shoes |
| “I’ll watch anything. Entertainment and education in one…what a concept!” | “Any brand will work as long as they get me through my workout or my jog with my Siberian husky. He keeps me on my toes…literally.” |
Photographer: Don Flood. Grooming: Jenn Streicher. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Men’s Fashion Editor: George Clinton. Set Design: Jeremy Radford. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl. Retouching: ConradDigital.
Fashion credits: Shirt: Calvin Klein.
Mark’s Picks for August
Mad Men |
John Master’s Organics Sea Mist Salt Spray With Lavender |
| “Season 4 has just begun and I’m re-addicted! This show is so smart and so sexy and I cannot get enough of it. You can see the influence of this show on runways and red carpets everywhere.” | “I discovered this product when my client Ellen Page requested I bring organic products with me to get her ready for the premiere of her film Inception. I used this spray in her dry hair and it created amazing piece-y, beach-y texture. Most salt water sprays can be too drying to the hair but the lavender in this spray works as a conditioner so it is the perfect balance. This product has a place in my kit permanently!” |
R Sessions Naluwaver |
Frank Gehry Rock Bowl for Tiffany & Co. |
| “I am in love with this double barrel iron and I used it to create the incredible waves in Deborah Ann Woll’s hair for her MARKTbeauty shoot. This iron can create curls or waves depending on how long you hold the hair in the barrels and never disappoints in creating amazing texture in the hair.” | “I love the architecture of Frank Gehry, so I am beyond obsessed with his designs for Tiffany & Co. I fill this bowl with fruit and keep it on my dining table and it looks like a piece of art. His jewelry designs are my all time favorite!” |
Chanel Hydramax Active Nutrition Lip Care |
Votre Vu Mender de Cheveux |
| “I have a borderline addiction to lip balms and I am not ashamed to admit it. I keep this one in my bag at all times and use it frequently throughout the day because it feels incredible and hydrates the lips without looking like I’m wearing lip gloss.” | “I was recently turned on to this strengthening serum by a client and I love what it does for the hair. It is loaded with sunscreens and heat activated so I tell my clients to pile this on their hair while at the beach or pool because it protects and conditions at the same time!” |
6 Picks with Rick Malambri
American Crew Precision Shave Gel |
Woody’s Headwax Pomade |
| “I use this all the time. It soothes your face and gives it a much cleaner shave. The menthol gives that soothing effect to the face.” | “This is almost like beeswax, which is really good for my thick hair. It allows me to shape it without using too much.” |
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Matrix Men Style Power Styling Shampoo |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 |
| “This shampoo helps my hair hold style—otherwise it can fall flat.” | “I’m a big gamer geek—I’m huge into Microsoft and the Xbox. Right now I’m playing Modern Warfare 2.” |
Surfing |
The Hunger Games by Susan Collins |
| “I’m a huge surfer; I absolutely love to surf. There’s a beach up in County Line that I go to a lot—every time I go up there’s rideable waves, so it’s a perfect.” | “This is the first book in a three part series. If anyone is into post apocalyptic love stories, this is the book. It keeps you on edge; it’s suspenseful.” |
Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Grooming: Gia Harris. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Men’s Fashion Editor: George Clinton. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl. Retouching: ConradDigital.com
