You know how passionate we are about SPF and suncare here at Temptalia, so it should come as no surprise that we want to do our part in raising awareness and spreading the word about the Skin Cancer Foundation’s latest campaign.

WHAT: The official ribbon cutting by Dr. Perry Robins for the launch of Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour presented by AVEENO® and Rite Aid will take place in front of the Tour’s 38-foot customized RV. Free full body skin cancer screenings by board-certified dermatologists will be offered in a private room inside the RV for the public. Guiding Light actors will also be stopping by to receive screenings.

WHERE: Union Square 16th Street between 5th Avenue and Union Square West

WHEN: Friday, May 2nd, 12:00 – 3:00

WHY: Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than 1 million cases diagnosed annually across the country. Skin cancer is also the most preventable and curable form of cancer if it is detected early. This kick-off is the first stop of the Tour which will visit more than 50 cities at 100 different locations across the country to educate people about the importance of an annual skin check with their doctor, and get the message out that it is crucial for everyone, no matter their skin color, to practice sun safety. More than 10,000 people are expected to be screened during the entire tour.

“Many people don’t know that they should get a yearly skin exam. The goal of this tour is to educate the public about skin cancer and encourage people to schedule regular skin screenings,” said Perry Robins, MD, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “Caught in the early stages, skin cancer is almost always curable.”

The Road to Healthy Skin Tour will kick off in New York City in early May and run through the fall. The tour is expected to screen more than 10,000 people and will visit more than 50 cities at 100 different locations across the country. The screenings will take place in one of two private rooms and are quick, easy and potentially life-saving. The tour will provide printed informational materials and sunscreen samples to help protect skin.

Take a look at their schedule to see when they’ll be in your community!

WHO: Hourglass Cosmetics, its creator Carisa Janes and head makeup artist Josh Wolf

WHAT: Complimentary makeovers

WHERE: Barney’s @ 9570 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212

WHEN: Saturday, May 10th 11am to 6pm

To schedule an appointment please call the Hourglass Counter at (310) 276-4400 x 5598. Those who attend will receive a full-sized eye shadow. Purchases over $100 receive the Sheen Reflective Lip Gloss in Beach; Purchases over $250 receive a Leather Cosmetic Bag.

For more information on Hourglass Cosmetics, please visit: www.hourglasscosmetics.com.

It’s been awhile since I’ve had a makeover (I want to say not since my Chanel makeover last May), and to be honest, I’m not a huge fan of makeovers, but I really enjoyed this one.  Perhaps it’s because I’m so into blogging nowadays, so I always have a lot of questions to ask, and I’m really listening to what they’re saying.  The picture above is me post-makeover, and it turned out well, thanks to Kim the Lancome Expert.

First, since the event was focused on Dr. Klauer and her philosophies about eating right and exercising, I want to talk a little about what I gleaned from her.  I do want to preface it with the fact that I have not read her first book, though now I have an advanced copy of her second book (all attendees received a signed copy!).  She spoke about the importance of getting certain vitamins, like Vitamin D-3 and Omega-3. 

She talked a bit about the importance of calcium and getting a bone density scans once you start menapause.  The reason for this is because it gives you a baseline so you can see how and how fast your bone density is decreasing.  She advocates eating more fish, because of the benefits of them as a food, but also because of their Omega-3 amount.  She does mention that if you’re young or still planning to have children to make sure you are aware of mercury levels in fish, so you may want to dry dark Italian tuna. 

There’s tons more advice and makeup tricks I learned and heard… Read the rest of this entry »

Learn ABOUT Beauty From The Inside Out With Celebrity Nutritionist Jana Klauer, M.D. Lancôme

WHAT: Meet Dr. Jana Klauer during an exclusive intimate event and learn your Ultimate Power System for achieving absolute beauty from the inside out. Also, get the inside scoop on nutritional tips from Dr. Jana Klauer’s yet-to-be-released book and learn about the importance of linking your inner health to your everyday beauty regimen.

For years, glamorous New Yorkers have been looking good and feeling better thanks to Dr. Klauer’s advice and her New York Times best-seller How the Rich Get Thin. Her nutritional tips are the key to how successful and busy modern men and women stay fit and feeling great. Dr. Jana Klauer is a New York City based physician whose clinical expertise in nutrition, metabolic adaptation to exercise and biology of body fat regulation has made her one of the country’s leading authorities in her field. Between seeing clients and consulting on her Everyday Nutrition shakes and supplements, Dr. Klauer has appeared on MSNBC, The Martha Stewart Show, CNBC, WNBC’s High Net Worth show and has been covered in Vogue, Town & Country, W, Harper’s Bazaar, TIME, and Marie Claire, to name a few.

WHEN: April 26th three sessions available at 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM

WHERE: Lancôme, The Boutique | 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. Santa Clara, California 95050

HOW: Call Lancôme I The Boutique at 408.244.8334 to book your appointment today. A $175 reservation fee is required and is fully redeemable towards Lancôme product. Limited space is available.

I’m going to be there at 11am!  Are you heading there, too?  Make sure you stop and say hi!

Beyoncé’s tousled waves are simple to create. To get her look start by towel drying freshly cleaned hair. Spritz hair with Extreme Style by VO5 Heat Defense to lock in moisture and protect hair during styling. Tousle a palm-sized amount of Extreme Style by VO5 Curvaceous Curls to help set waves and promote curls. Finish drying with a diffuser for a more intense wave. For those with more naturally straight hair wrap strands around a curling iron to create waves. Use Extreme Style by VO5 Max Hold to set the style.

Carrie Underwood’s pumped upped hair just screams sexy. To get her Grammy style start with protecting hair with Extreme Style by VO5 Heat Defense after towel drying. Blow dry hair, occasionally flipping hair upside down to blow dry at the roots. Apply Extreme Style by VO5 Volume Blast at the roots to give hair a lift. Finish by blasting style with the blow dryer set on cool to easy frizziness. For a piecier look at the bottom use Extreme Style by VO5 Texturizing Gum which will help separate strands while providing a flexible hold.

Rihanna’s red carpet look proved once again that short dos can be edgy and hot! Gals with short hair can achieve Rihanna’s look with a few simple steps. Before shampooing make sure to condition hair with VO5 Hot Oil Shower Works. After showering blow dry hair and style with a nickel-sized amount Extreme Style by VO5 Reworkable Putty which will provide separation and definition.

THE HAIR created by Avon Global Stylist Advisors Allen Ruiz, Anthony Barrow and Chie Sugwara was inspired by the romance of the Cynthia Rowley Collection. Ruiz, Barrow and Chie wanted to keep the girls looking beautiful with very soft romantic hair. The look is matte in texture for movement on the runway, and shiny to keep with the romance of the collection. The team used Avon Advanced Techniques Volumizing Mousse on damp hair focusing on the roots to create a volume foundation and gave the models’ hair “guts” and shine throughout. Hair was blow dried using the Avon Advance Techniques Two-Sided Oval Brush. To add texture and volume to the hair the Avon Advance Techniques Extra Hold Hair Spray was used while blow drying and back-combing the hair with the Avon Advanced Techniques Flair Styler Brush. Finally, they applied a mist of Avon Advance Techniques Mirror Shine Spray to create a “halo” effect at the crown adding to the contrasting of textures of smooth crown and texturized full body.

THE LOOK Makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury created a look for Cynthia Rowley that was inspired by a fresh, modern storybook Victorian fairytale girl who looks as if she has just come in from the cold. Tilbury mixed Avon Be Blushed Cheek Color in Pink Melon, Mandarin Glow and Golden Rose to give the model’s pale, fresh skin a luminous, soft rosy flushed look. To create complementing lip look, like the girls had just been eating berries, she then gently stained the center of the lips with Avon Be Blushed in Crushed Berry. Tilbury kept the eyes fresh by adding just a bit of Avon Glazewear Lipgloss in Clear along the lids from lash to brow. This gave them a subtle sheen with lids that catch the light. Finally, she curled the lashes and applied a few coats of Avon SuperSHOCK Mascara in black to the top lashes only, which added subtle definition to the lashes.

The Makeup Show Miami is an event that brings industry exhibotrs, brands, and artists together in a single forum. It is a two-day event that includes educational opportunities in the makeup industry on Sunday, February 24th, and Monday, February 25th. It is presented by The Powder Group and Metropolitan Pavilion. You can see a list of exhibitors that will be presenting at the show (including many brands talked about here, e.g. FACE Atelier, Kryolan, MAC, MUFE, Stila, and Three Custom Color). There is a host of seminars available on both days, and you can check out the ones here you may want to attend–seminars on high-def to special effects! It’s pretty chalked full of beauty fun, and a two-day ticket is only $45 (one-day ticket is $30). Get more details about purchasing tickets at The Makeup Show Miami!

I’m unable to attend, but I hope some of you will consider going!  And if you do, I insist you share all the juicy details with us!

Edward Tricomi’s vision for J. Mendel’s fashion show was a play on a classic chignon-turned youthful and modern with its unique oval-braided shape.

To get the look, Edward simply double-parted hair, and pulled the sectioned off portion into a small ponytail, wrapping a thin strand around a tiny pony holder. Then, grabbed all the hair into a big ponytail holder and braided it.

The last step is to wrap the braid into an oval shaped chignon, securing with several hairpins. The Warren-Tricomi’s Flexible Hairspray was used to give hair a matte look minus the stiffness.

LUCA LUCA | M·A·C Studio Tech Foundation was applied where needed for fresh, moisturized skin. Burgundy Paintstick was blended onto the apples of the cheeks with fingers.  A small about of M·A·C Fluidline in Blacktrack was applied to the lash line with Brush 210. Eye lashes were curled and coated with Plush Lash Mascara in Black - heavy on the top lashes and light on the bottom lashes.  A mixture of M·A·C Lip Pencils in Nightmoth and Chestnut were sheared out on the lips and Media Lipstick was layered over. A touch of M·A·C Crème Colour Base in Black was blended into the center of the lips with Brush 316.

“It’s all about a strong mouth. It’s sophisticated, but playful at the same time,” says Diane Kendal.

HERVE | Face and Body Foundation was buffed into the skin using Brush 187 followed by a touch of Blot Powder Loose on the t-zone. Cheeks were lightly contoured with M·A·C Crème Colour Base in Bamboo and highlighted with Crème Colour Base in Hush. M·A·C Gloss Texture was blended with Reflects Gold to create a sheer and shiny base on the lids. Photogravure Technakohl Eye Liner was smudged on the lash line using M·A·C Brush 224. PRO Lash Mascara in Black was brushed onto lashes using M·A·C Fan Brush 205 for a defined lash.  M·A·C Paintstick in Cool Pink was faintly blotted onto lips.

“Sexy bond bitches - wet liquid eyes and gorgeous skin - a just-came-out-of-the-water look,” says Val Garland.

DKNY | M·A·C Select Moisturecover and Face and Body Foundation were applied to skin in appropriate colours as needed. Lady Blush Blushcreme was tapped high onto the cheekbone and blended out with fingers to create a natural flush.  Lashes were curled at the roots and coated multiple times with M·A·C PRO Lash Mascara in Black.  M·A·C Lip Pencil in Beet was applied to the lips and sheered out to create a stain.

“Really fresh, innocent young girls with naturally rosy lips - a just-been-for-a-walk-in-the-country look,” says Charlotte Tilbury.

COSTELLO TAGLIAPIETRA | M·A·C PRO Red Pepper Lipstick was sheered out on the cheeks to give the skin a slight flush.  M·A·C Paint Pot in Perky was applied to the lid, followed by Quite Natural Paint Pot, which was placed above the lid crease. Cash Flow Paint Pot was added to the inner corner of the eyes using a 213 Brush. Emphasis Sculpting Powder was brushed onto the lower lash line and on the crease, followed by Burnt Burgundy Paint Stick. Polished Ivory Paint Stick was placed onto the outer corner of the lids. M·A·C PRO Lipstick in Red Pepper was applied as a stain to the lips.

“A flavor of film noir, a haunted woman, 19th century romanticism interpreted by Hollywood in the 1930s,” says Kabuki.

JUAN | Studio Fix Fluid Foundation was applied to the face, followed by M·A·C Mineralized Skinfinish in Natural, which was brushed onto sin with a 187 Brush to contour the face.  M·A·C Paint Pot in Constructivist was applied to the lids with a 25 Brush, followed by Blackground Paint Pot. Smut Eye Shadow was layered from lash line to brow using a 224 Brush. M·A·C Smolder Eye Kohl was used to line the eyes; the line was dragged out past the natural lash line towards the brow, and blended with a 228 Brush. M·A·C Lipstick in Myth was patted onto lips with a 318 Brush.

“Robert Palmer girls gone wild,” says John Stapleton.

RUFFIAN | M·A·C Blot Powder Loose was lightly applied over skin.  M·A·C Eye Shadow in Taupe was applied with a 239 Brush to outer portion of eyelid and just under the eye to create a shadow. Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe was brushed onto the middle of the crease. Eye Shadow in Forgery was dusted on to the cheek, arch of the brow, inner corner of the eye and the bridge of the nose to highlight. Lips were lined perfectly with M·A·C Lip Pencil in Magenta and
coloured with Violetta Lipstick.

“Boarding school girl gone wild, luxurious and beautiful, dating a bad guy,” says James Kaliardos.

THREEASFOUR | M·A·C Prep+Prime Skin was used to prepare skin, followed by Mineralized Skinfinish Natural in appropriate shades. A mixture of M·A·C PRO Clear Pink Gloss and Desert Rose Powder Blush was blended onto cheeks followed by Mineralized Skinfinish in Light Flush.  M·A·C Prep+Prime Lash was applied to lashes followed by a coat of Royal Wink Fluidline with a 205 Brush. Brows were combed.  M·A·C Mellowflame Lipstick was brushed onto lips.

“Something elegant and sophisticated but with a point of pop colour,” says Gordon Espinet.