Beauty Snob - Beauty Secrets and Tips

Bag Snob ponders Louis Vuitton: To Louis or not to Louis? I'm Not Obsessed shows you how to get Helena Christensen's entire look for under $125. Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle contemplates Yummie Tummie, the shapewear that's meant to be seen. All About the Pretty is really enjoying her custom Bobbi Brown Palettes. Coquette gets crafty for the DIY Paper Hermès Kelly Bag. Fashiontribes travels to the Age of Discovery on a sexy Steampunk time bender. KRiSTOPHER explores Tokyo. Papierblog looks at the wisdom behind Banana Republic Monogram stores. Second City Style asks who wore it better (and why) in our weekly Celebrity Fashion Smackdown. Straight to the Closet or Leave it On the rack? You decide at Shrimpton Couture. Pinching your pennies? Look like a million while saving money and gas with over 200 cheap chic online finds at StyleBakery.com. Stylehive's Next Big Thing: Cassie Kogler of New York Couture. Stylenotes chats with Jack Mackenroth of Project Runway's Season 4. The Shoe Goddess dishes about Christian Louboutin. WE LOVE BEAUTY.com chatted up celebrity stylemaker and hairstylist Adir Abergel to get the 411 on Christina Ricci's Met Costume Institute Gala sleek pony! Calculatus Eliminatus guides you through the scary world of logos on t-shirts. If you are tired of the same old trendy purses, V-Style has found some fabulous evening bags for you. SugarShock Beautymay never go back to regular shampoo and conditioner again now that she's discovered Wen Cleansing Conditioner. Sxy Fashion Queen loves celebrity coloured jeans trend. The Coveted Shares her tips on How to Buy Vintage Clothing Stain Leather Solution I thought my light leather bag was beyond repair, but found it could be fixed for a small fee! Quinta Trends finds a Chilean designer in New York: Maria Cornejo. LADYBRILLE.com Cheap JAP keeps it classy by showing us The Top Five Things Not to Buy at American Apparel. Fashion, Evolved examines the innovative new fashion factory called Catwalk Genius ]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/web_snob_38.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/web_snob_38.html Web Snob Fri, 16 May 2008 20:02:48 -0500 Prescriptives Daily Pop Quiz May 16, 2008

Leave your answer in the comments section, please! Game Rules Here. Sponsored by Prescriptives! ]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/prescriptives_daily_pop_quiz_m_14.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/prescriptives_daily_pop_quiz_m_14.html Pop Quiz Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Jose Eber, The First and Always "Master" Hairstylist I met Jose Eber at his Two Rodeo salon in Beverly Hills when I got my makeover from Edgar. I was actually surprised to see him in the salon but little did I know, he is there almost everyday, so I told Cynthia, the manager, that I wanted to meet him and she was like, "yeah, go ahead, go say hi". Again, little did I know, he has no pretense and apparently does not know how majorly huge and famous he is - he is totally humble, perfectly charming and heart warmingly sincere. I went and introduced myself, talked about various things, including the very botched up haircut I got a few months ago and am waiting to grow it out. He immediately saw what the problem was, the layers on top were way too short, and offered to fix it for me ......HIMSELF!! Uh, I was like, I thought you don't take new clients anymore and only consult, but he said, "Of course I will do it for you darling. And you will look gorgeous because you are gorgeous". Wow, I was in love already, he didn't even have to fix my hair =) He is a firm believer in inner beauty and says his true talent is in knowing what his clients want. Of course, his talent for transforming that knowledge into gorgeous hair is what put him on the map. ]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/jose_eber_the_first_and_always.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/jose_eber_the_first_and_always.html Hair Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 -0500 Prescriptives Daily Pop Quiz May 14, 2008 Happy (belated) Mothers Day!! My mothers all time favorite movie, Madame X, stars Lana Turner a woman forced by her mother-in-law to abandon her child. Years later, she happens across her old family in a twist of fate. Had it not been for this deadly addiction, she never have lost them again…or found them? Name her addiction!

Leave your answer in the comments section, please! Game Rules Here. Sponsored by Prescriptives! ]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/happy_mothers_day_my_mothers.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/happy_mothers_day_my_mothers.html Pop Quiz Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 KRYOLAN- Professional Make-Up Attention: Professional Make-Up Artists!...Kryolan Professional Make-Up Products are exactly what you need! If you are beginning to build your collection or replenishing your goods, Kryolan is an amazing, economical solution. Their products are made and shipped from Germany (very well packed, by the way). The company has more than 14,000 items; make-up for theater, film, photography and television. Cameras record colors differently from the human eye, so it is extremely important to find a foundation that blends smoothly into your skin. Kryolan also carries products for special effects, corrective make-up and airbrush equipment. Request a catalog and check out their incredible range of goods…(I was blown away by their selection of false eyelashes!) KRYOLAN Corp. 132 Ninth Street CA 94103 San Francisco Phone: +1 / 415 863 96 84 Fax: +1 415 / 863 90 59 email: info-usa@kryolan.com For a distributor near you in the USA or Canada, please call their toll-free number: 1-800-KRYOLAN 1 (800) 866-1329]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/kryolan_professional_makeup.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/kryolan_professional_makeup.html Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:00 -0500 Snob Worthy Links Bag Snob loves the Nancy Gonzales Croc and Python bag! Tot Snob is excited about the hip children's collection from Chloe! Purse Blog doubles this Adriana Castro Wallet as a clutch too! Bella Sugar his the scoop on IV Drips for better skin!]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/snob_worthy_links_39.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/snob_worthy_links_39.html Web Snob Tue, 13 May 2008 14:33:44 -0500 Prescriptives Daily Pop Quiz May 13, 2008 ***UPDATE: Congratulations to Charlene and Paula C! The answer we were looking for was Shelly Winters (although we also accepted Melanie Griffith). Thanks for playing! Lolita's mom just doesn't get it!! Her 13 year old daughter steals the heart of her new husband, Humbert, from right under her nose! What actress played this ditsy mom?

This is a must have for the hot sweaty summer that is upon us. I plan on keeping these on hand to refresh my face and keep the pores clear. These Triad Pads are infused with a Cranberry toner to clean, hydrate and give you a healthy glow. It has a grainy texture to remove the grimy surface on your skin when you are hot. You know that yucky sticky feeling you have after the beach? If you cannot go right home and hit the shower, this will do the trick for sure. It will take off the old caked in sunscreen so it won't continue to work into those open pores created by the hot environment you're in. $30 at Arcona.com ]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/refresh_with_arconas_triad_pad.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/refresh_with_arconas_triad_pad.html Face Tue, 13 May 2008 06:00:00 -0500 Prescriptives Daily Pop Quiz May 12, 2008 In the movie The Devil Wears Prada what was the impossible task that Miranda Priestly ordered Andy to find for her twins? Sponsored by Prescriptives! ]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/prescriptives_daily_pop_quiz_m_5.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/prescriptives_daily_pop_quiz_m_5.html Pop Quiz Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Dior Goldrush Collection

Now that the warm weather is upon us, it’s time to put the cool, winter colors away and break out your warm, summery colors--beautiful bronzes, golds and corals. Just in time for summer, Dior is releasing its Goldrush collection. The collection features four new shades of Addict High Shine lipstick and 18-Karat versions of the 5-color eyeshadow palette and Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in tan, shimmery gold and coral hues. The collection also includes a limited-edition medallion that contains an all-over golden glow highlighter for the eyes, cheeks and lips. The compact is adorned with champagne crystals and a satin ribbon, what a fabulous little trinket to wear around the neck or tie on your bag! I love multi-purpose products like this. Beauty Snob tip- apply a dab of this on your bottom lip over your favorite lipstick or gloss. $55 at Dior counters nationwide, Christian Dior also at Sephora.com. (View the entire collection after the jump.)]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/dior_goldrush.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/dior_goldrush.html Eyes Face Lips Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:00 -0500 Web Snob May 9, 2008

WE LOVE BEAUTY.com wants you to VOTE for Look of the Month April! Make your own special monster with Tot Snob! KRiSTOPHER shops the best black on sale. Stiletto Jungle has discovered no-slip strapless bras. Coquette finds fresh Summer looks in the color green. Bag Bliss’ Fantastic 14 List: Fourteen Fabulous Bags under $140!!! My Fashion Life catches Giorgio Armani during his whirlwind tour of NYC. Shrimpton Couture weighs in on the Costume Institute Gala. StyleBakery.com's tips for finding the right swimsuit for your figure. Celebs Spill to Stylehive at the Met Costume Institute Gala! Papierblog looks at the greatest fashion entrepreneurs and who is missing from the list. Second City Style shows you how to get Spring Runway looks the vintage way. Fashion Indie & Maurices announces Winner of Project Handbag, Christina Oertel Bag Snob re-visits with the Master of Elegance: Oscar de la Renta!]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/web_snob_may_9_2008.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/web_snob_may_9_2008.html Web Snob Sat, 10 May 2008 09:04:43 -0500 Prescriptives Daily Pop Quiz May 9, 2008 Who played the love interest of Sandra Bullock in the movie Miss Congeniality? Game Rules Here.

Sponsored by Prescriptives! ]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/prescriptives_daily_pop_quiz_m_4.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/prescriptives_daily_pop_quiz_m_4.html Pop Quiz Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Bronzed to Distraction SkinSheen1_SprayBronze_72.jpg2.jpg

As any pale girl knows, a safe faux-tan is hard to come by. From looking like an Umpa Lumba to being a streaky mess, I’ve been through it all (and multiple times)! Luckily, this month M.A.C. has a new product, Skinsheen, that they’ve promised will bronze me to perfection. I hope they’re right, because the last thing I want is to look like a pasty mess my first weekend back out in the Hamptons! Skinsheen is a smooth-on, gel-based bronzer that’s soft and mousse-like to apply. It comes in a range from Medium to Deep Dark and is priced at $22.50. M.A.C. suggests using their $52, 179 Body Buffer brush for the best application. While Skinsheen isn’t transfer-proof, it’s highly transfer resistant, so unless you’re overly moisturized, Skinsheen will stay on and not move.

From my experience, it works best if you put it on naked (not moisturized), skin and don’t do it when you’re in too much of a rush, because you’ll have to wait a few minutes for it to dry before putting back on your clothes. The new Mac Skinsheen is available as of this month at all M.A.C. locations and at www.maccosmetics.com. Try it and tells us about your experience!]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/bronzed_to_distraction.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/bronzed_to_distraction.html Body Body Bronzer M.A.C. Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 -0500 Prescriptives Daily Pop Quiz May 8, 2008 In the whimsical love story what were Jonathan Trager and Sara Thomas shopping for when they met? Game Rules Here. Sponsored by Prescriptives! ]]> http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/prescriptives_daily_pop_quiz_m_3.html http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/prescriptives_daily_pop_quiz_m_3.html Pop Quiz Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500