Beginning February 2010, Essie will be rolling out its Spring 2010 Color Collection.

“When I go to Fashion shows, I don’t just see clothes, I see artistic expression and color”, says Essie Weingarten (founder and President of Essie).  And Essie’s Spring nail collection exemplifies just that.  In fact, Essie believes “Art and Fashion go hand in hand, and this season’s collection reminded me of the pop art fashion explosion.  My spring color collection is a reflection of that movement.”

 
From left to right: Pop Art Pink, Lilacism,  Neo Whimsical, Van D’Go, Tart Deco, Red Nouveau

Approx. Price: $8

Where to Purchase? Essie online and fine salons

I love tea and all the benefits that come along with it. But tea in a lotion? Questionable.  JASON Natural products captures the benefits of herbal tea and goes beyond hydration to better protect skin and leave it looking healthy and radiant. Infused with Celestial Seasonings tea, JASON’s Country Peach Passion Hand and Body Lotion is free of parabens and synthetic colors.  And for the eco friendly, this lotion won’t cause a dent in your wallet - it’s priced at $10!

Approx. Price: $9.95

Where to Purchase? Natural/Health food stores

The Bottom Line:

This refreshing dual hand and body antioxidant lotion absorbed quickly into my skin with no residue.  As a hand lotion, this definitely is not moisturizing enough.  I’m always skeptical about multi-purpose products, they either work or they don’t.  On the other hand, as a body lotion, it is extremely lightweight and smells divine!  The uplifting scent of light peaches reminds of Spring.  If you have extremely dry skin, skimp on this.  But if you’re looking for a great scented lotion for the upcoming season, this is worth a try!

On behalf of L’Oreal Paris, I attended the InStyle and Warner Bros. Afterparty carpet at the Golden Globes exactly one week ago.  It was my first red carpet event and I was stoked!  I was situated in the Press area, where photographers and journalists were cramped behind the ropes of the carpet.  It was crazy!  Fortunately, I was able to catch a glimpse and chat with a few stars on their way to the InStyle and Warner Bros. Afterparty.  Unfortunately, cameras were not permitted.  Boo to that.

Read on for red carpet hair and makeup trends and find out what beauty products the leading ladies of Hollywood can’t live without!

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I believe the best part of the Golden Globes is the preparation.  It’s all about your dress, hair and makeup.  Luckily, I had a chance to receive a makeup and hair makeover by the L’Oreal team - Golden Globes style!

Before my transformation, I asked the L’Oreal hair stylist and makeup artist trends they expect to see on the red carpet.

Hair stylist Fernando Navarro mentioned to lookout for “Loose Curls, close to the head and volume at the end.  Everything is soft, that looks undone, but done. Expect lots of texture.”

And for makeup? Makeup artist, Christine Nguyen says that she expects to see ”dramatic, smoky eyes and lighter lips - the red carpet standard!”

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