Fashion
Brandi Halls paints a picture of employees in Lush’s Vancouver, British Columbia, factory chopping up strawberries, dicing papayas, squeezing limes and slicing almonds that will go into the batches of masks, soaps, moisturizers and shampoos made daily as orders arrive. And many of these vegetarian-friendly ingredients are organic when possible, and 74 percent of the products are vegan friendly.
• Summer Reads: Now through Labor Day, customers can visit Kiehl’s at the Forum Shops at Caesars, drop off a well-read favorite book and pick up a new title. Customers who purchase Kiehl’s sun preparation products will also receive a limited edition “Safer Fun in the Sun” bookmark to further remind them of the importance of sun protection.
When you got it, they say you should flaunt it. That doesn’t always translate to cup sizes or legs that go on for hours, either. Jada Pinkett Smith proves that “it” can be a number of different things.
Fans of vitamin C treatments know that one of the biggest difficulties with the product is using it before it turns brown, which indicates that the vitamin has lost its potency. Awake’s version resolves that issue. Vital Express comes in a powder-to-emulsion formula that stays fresh no matter how long it sits on the shelf. One vial lasts about a month. For those of you not in the vitamin C know, the treatment improves your skin’s radiance and clarity, helps prevent the premature signs of aging and helps the skin maintain and produce collagen. Awake Vital Express Vitamin C Complex, $68, Neiman Marcus at Fashion Show mall
If you’ve always envied a pucker like Angelina Jolie’s, then you and lip plumpers should get along fabulously. They’re supposed to add a little pout to your lips, much like silicone injections only without the needle or the scary outcomes. To add a little oomph to your look, consider one of these plumpers. Each appeals to a different budget.
The beauty industry never stops trying to lure you into buying new primping products. With each season comes a slew of new lip glosses, eye shadow palettes and hair products that promise to do the kind of things miracles are made of. Consumers find themselves swimming in a sea of claims and cures. The never-ending dilemma seems to be which to pass up and which to convert to.
Shine in your hair shouldn’t leave you feeling greasy. If your hair is feeling a bit dull, try Oscar Blandi’s Jasmine Oil Serum, which alleviates that little frizz you might have, adds a touch of reflection and minimizes fly aways. You can apply a few drops to wet hair to protect from the heat of your blow dryer or use it on dry hair as a finishing product to smooth out hair. Best of all, it has a luxuriously rich jasmine aroma. Oscar Blandi Jasmine Hair Serum, $35, Ulta
• Manolos for Less: Manolo Blahnik at Wynn Las Vegas started its semi-annual sale with shoes priced at 50 percent off.
As you brave the soaring temperatures in Vegas this summer, sandals have no doubt become your stand-by footwear of choice. They let your tootsies breathe and manage to make you feel just a tad cooler. But if you’d like to stand out from the crowd, you may want to consider a few pairs guaranteed to lend your feet the spotlight. Here are three different styles sure to upstage any sandal out there.
• What’s in your handbag? Clockwise from top: Punch Studio notepad with Tiffany & Co. pen, Chromatic Pitch, MAC Lipstick in Spirit, Kiehl’s Hand Salve, iPod and Burt’s Bees lip shimmer.
When Jake Bailey struck out on his own at age 18 to become a makeup artist, he turned to the cosmetics line that he determined was the best bang for his buck — Max Factor. And as he grew more successful, he opted to stick with the makeup line that got its start in the early 1900s when the namesake created a theatrical cosmetic that wouldn’t crack on actors’ faces.
Editor’s Note: “Beauty Queen” is a monthly column that sends fashion reporter Xazmin Garza out into the field to test the latest beauty products and services.
You could head to the pool in just any old swimsuit. Or you could put together a chic ensemble that will get you noticed. With temperatures breaking 100 degrees, we put together three looks using one-piece suits that will have you turning heads poolside.
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