Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 31, 2012,
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Last year has been a big year for my blog, gaining more than a handful of followers and subscribers plus sponsors who’ve been so generous with their products. For your continuous trust and support, it’s time I give back!
It’s the month of LOVE, and I’m sending a generous amount of it to you! It’s your chance to take home some of the products I’ve received and reviewed last year. How? See mechanics below:
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 31, 2012,
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Thanks to everyone who left their wonderful and helpful comments in my blog and Facebook fan page! Lucky for one you, you'll take home this Body Bakery Gift set worth P1,550.00.
Congratulations to SHARON CONDES-RODIL for winning January's Commenter of the Month!
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 18, 2012,
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In tropical country like ours, the cool breeze of the holidays is definitely a breather. But I can never contest the happiness I feel when the temperature starts to rise up again. This only means one thing: sunny days are back! So what better way to celebrate the beginning of spring than to actually wear it?
Inspired by the spring and the delight and vivacious spirit it brings, Tous launches three fragrances that radiate purity, serenity and innocent charm.
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, January 16, 2012,
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I'm starting my 2012 in deep gratitude to the year that has been. For the first time, I'm giving away beauty goodies to one commenter each month. Be the commenter of the month this January and win this Body Bakery Gift set worth P1,550.00!
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, January 9, 2012,
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As a child, I've always been fascinated with my mom's make-up kit, figuring out what the weird looking eyelash curler is for and which color to put on what area on my face. One of the brands she always keep is Estee Lauder. I guess because of this, I've always labeled Estee Lauder as a beauty brand for the "mature" and the "old". Subconsciously, I've never really considered adding any Estee Lauder product both in my personal and professional kit, until I was asked to do a stint for them last ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, January 6, 2012,
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Unlike most women, I highly crave meat and protein-rich food than carbs. I'd gladly pass up on dessert to devour a lean piece of steak. I cannot give up eating meat, though I've tried doing so a couple of times in 2006 after seeing a video on animal rights by PETA. It has saddened me to realize I can never be a vegetarian. But even so, I still advocate animal rights, being a pet owner myself. So here's something to help support an advocacy on animal rights:
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 19, 2011,
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And finally... Benefit opened its doors last December 15 in Greenbelt 5! After the sneak peak we had weeks before the opening, I didn't expect myself to still be this excited. I've already said so much about Benefit in my last post, so I'll just have my pictures do the talking:
Ribbon-cutting Benebabes singing and dancing in the beat of "California Girls" The Benefit Team Philippines with gigantic Benefit top-sellers! Jampacked with excited fans and media!
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 19, 2011,
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How difficult can Christmas shopping be? Well, if you're like me who hates traffic and crowded malls, super! Good thing some stores offer Christmas gift sets that can make Christmas shopping a little bit easier! One of the great deals I scored this season was from Estee Lauder. Don't you just love their annual holiday sets? Super worth the buck!
EL Pure Gloss To Go ₱1,600 (worth over ₱4,500)
Estee Lauder x Michael Kors For every ₱2,800 worth of purchase, you can this kit for only ₱2,500 ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, December 14, 2011,
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Q: I always wake up with pillow creases on my face. What's the fastest way to remove and smooth them away?
A: Splash warm water on your skin, then massage in a moisturizer. Skin cells contain fluid that acts as a cushion to keep the skin plump. When you're lying with your face smushed into a pillow for eight hours, that fluid seeps out of cells and is absorbed by your body. This leads to creases! Once you get out of bed, skin cells will gradually plump up with fluid. The warm water speeds this... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 12, 2011,
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Reviews
Lately, I've noticed to have increasing number of young clients who are having their eyebrows and lash lines tattooed. By young I mean those in their late 20's and early 30's. Good thing there are already beauty salons offering good shades of brown that would look natural and won't turn green or gray as years pass. Unfortunately, there's still the pain factor that most women cannot tolerate and the healing time that they can't wait out.
Good news! K-Palette, the Japanese brand that specializes... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 5, 2011,
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News
I remember those times back in my teen years when I make it a point to always arrive at the airport earlier so I can shop at their Duty Free shops. It was sad that it's the only place where you can buy your favorite imported fragrance back then, aside from our local department stores that sell only a small selection and at a pretty steep price. Now there's no need to look far! Fresh Fragrance Bar, an authorized reseller of both luxury and retail fragrance brands, just opened their doors servi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 29, 2011,
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Reviews
Three months ago, I got one of the best news a make-up addict can ever receive -- Benefit Cosmetics is finally opening in Manila! It took so much patience and willpower to not let the news out in my blog (until everyone blogged about it about a month ago!), but I finally decided that 2 weeks before its opening would be the perfect timing to write about it. And as if my timing wasn't perfect enough, I got an invite to the sneak peak of the brand before it opens! Why do I personally love Benefit... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, November 6, 2011,
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Announcements
With the advent of high definition technology, upgrading my make-up to high definition was only but necessary. Since 2009, I’ve been on the lookout for the best high-def make-up there is in the market. Oh there are lots of them – but only in the US. Sadly, we only have a good few ones to choose from in our shelves. So when I learned that Koh Gen Do finally arrived in our shores, I definitely opened up my schedule to attend their launch.
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, November 3, 2011,
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Reviews
Who doesn’t love Halloween? Well, uhm, I don’t. Not that I’m kill-joy or anything, but I just don’t find Halloween a holiday worthy of celebration. I find the quest for the best outrageous costume too time-consuming and exhausting, not to mention having fake scars and blood all over. And for someone who’s last scary movie was “What Lies Beneath,” skipping Halloween altogether was next to logical.
Every eve of November 1, I find myself lavishly spending my night at home with a h... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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News
One of my favorite stylish stiletto source Nine West just announced the launching of its first ever fragrance. Named “Love Fury”, the perfume's flacon has a stiletto heel topper to, as per Nine West, "illustrate the parallel synergy of footwear and fragrance". According to Women's Wear Daily, the notes include Rose Bud, Mimosa, Mandarin, Red berries, Tiare, Jasmine Sambac, Sandalwood, Orris flower, Sensual musk, Precious wood and Amber.
Jean Madar, chairman and CEO of Nine West’s fragr...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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Trend Reports
Crackle nail polish; orange eyeshadow; hair feathers. The beauty trends of spring and summer were audacious, bohemian, and sometimes, downright insane.
Luckily, for our beauty sanity, the trends for this fall are way more understated. Models on runways were rocking modern takes on classic looks with bold brows, skin-flattering lip colors, and barely there foundation. Here are 10 makeup looks from Fall 2011 Fashion Week that will help you tiptoe into the new season.
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, September 28, 2011,
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Collection
Though a fan of anything fab, I'm kind of a bit allergic to trends especially if it goes "too mainstream". But I can't help but love leopard print the way almost everyone loves it now. Scarves, dresses, shoes, even phone accessories, you name it -- I seem to have hoarded them all. And the one more thing I'm eyeing right now that would make me fully embrace the jungle and prowl the sidewalks of autumn is Dior's Mitzah Bricard-inspired limited edition make-up collection. For fall, Dior has rele... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, September 26, 2011,
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Tips
You have been so great about your new exercise routine, rarely missing a day since you started up again. Then all of a sudden you are waylaid by a cold or flu. I hope for your sake that you are able to get through this rainy season untouched. Unfortunately, I caught some cold bug and I'm as frustrated to no end. So what should I do? Should I skip yoga or forsake that Pilates class for a late afternoon nap?
The dilemma: I feel like crap but I feel guilty for not lacing up my shoes and going f... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 13, 2011,
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Aside from the Oscar's, the one thing I patiently wait for annually is Allure's Beauty Awards. Almost all fashion magazines have this kind of awarding yearly but I find Allure to be most unbiased and helpful. Most of the products I have in both my professional and personal kit were discovered through my monthly subscription to the magazine.
This year, the 2011 Best of Beauty Awards gives us 236 carefully picked beauty products to drool over. Find out for yourself the greatest eye creams, lip...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, July 20, 2011,
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Announcements
"Material Girl," the tween collection "designed" by Madonna and her daughter Lourdes "Lola" Leon for Macy's just announced that they will be expanding. The fashion label--which the singer designs with her 14-year-old daughter Lourdes--will expand to beauty that includes a range of nail polish, lipgloss, body sprays and lotions in Macy's New York next month with eye shadows following in September. Lola said herself, "It was so much fun getting to pick all of my favorite scents for the Material...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, July 19, 2011,
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Tips
For some reason, a couple of my friends are suddenly jumping into the fitness wagon. I recognize their excitement. The thought of starting a new workout regimen is too exhilarating until you begin your first few sessions and realize that the lean and flab-free body image you have in your head isn't enough motivation to make you want to continue. So here are some tips, based on my humble little experience, to help you stay motivated to power through your work-out
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, July 18, 2011,
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Tips
Q: I'm not comfortable wearing too much make-up on and I only like to put on blush and nothing else. Do you think blush is enough to enhance my face? Can you please give me tips on how to enhance my features with just blush?
A: Expertly applied blush can shape and define your face, creating the illusion of cheekbones that don't exist—and it's easier to do than you think.
To thin a round face: Start your blush at the apples, then brush it along the cheekbones all the way up to the temple... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, July 1, 2011,
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Congratulations to Alexandria Everett for making it to America's Next Top Model Cycle 16. She was one of the models I did make-up on during my stint in Hollywood, back in 2009.
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, June 27, 2011,
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News
Dr. Mehmet Oz is now the daytime talk show host who comfortably slid into Oprah’s 4 p.m. time slot after Winfrey left network television last month. And this week marks the official launch of YouBeauty, a new website that Oz developed with Dr. Michael Roizen based on the idea that beauty can actually be the key to ultimate health. It’s a unique Web concept: You take a series of quizzes that measure everything from individual happiness, stress, and physical activity levels to skin and hair...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, June 23, 2011,
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Hungry for fresh blood? Just in time. Tarte's new True Blood collaboration with HBO should satiate your appetite just in time for True Blood's 4th season. The three-piece line will be launched on June 27 and will be available in Sephora. Unsurprisingly sanguine, the collection features a special sparkling cherry cheek stain, a mint-infused iridescent red Lip Surgence pencil for that just-bitten stain and a limited edition palette packed with 17 eye shadows, a full-size emphasEYES Aqua-Gel Eye...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, June 22, 2011,
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Tips
Q: Is it advisable to trim lashes? I have been using Rapidlash and noticed new hair growth. Thing is, my lashes are now uneven. Some a lot longer than others.
A: Do not trim your lashes, at any cost! It might just get more uneven and it's counterproductive. I suggest applying your lash growth serum Rapidlash to the roots of shorter lashes to try to chase the length of the longer lashes. But do not trim them! If you are really bothered with the uneven length of your lashes, I suggest going to... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, June 15, 2011,
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News
How many ways can one wear swarovski? On our ears, wrists and necks? Even embellished on our fancy dresses and gowns? Here's another way -- spray it on. Yes, the European brand, which revolutionized the crystal industry, has finally unveiled its much anticipated debut fragrance Aura by Swarovski last May 25 at The Art of Scent boutique in Resorts World Manila.
Inspired by radiance and light, the fragrance brief was to create both a visual and olfactive glow, to replicate the luminosity of a ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, June 14, 2011,
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Celebrities
Bangs, bangs, bangs! One of th biggest hair trend that just won't die already caught Nicole Kidman. The famous Aussie actress sported her new ginger fringe with an extra-long ponytail (from Fall’s big trend) last week at CMT Music Awards in Nashville. This makes me want to rethink chopping some of my locks into a fringe as well. If only hair grows that fast!
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, June 14, 2011,
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Tips
Q: How do I shift attention away from my dark under-eye circles! Even if I pile on concealer, they are still visible. Help!
A: If you're using the right product, there's no need to pile on too much. Regular concealers can only do so much. For really bad under-eye circles, you might need to use color correctors or neutralizers. For dark circles, which usually are bluish and purplish, mix your regular concealer with an orange corrector. Some beauty brands like Max Factor manufacture salmon hue... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, June 9, 2011,
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Reviews
As promised in my previous blog post, here's a review of Majolica Majorca's Summer 2011 collection "Fake Sleeping". Like any other collection they released, there's a story behind it:
"After a hundred years of peaceful slumber and dreaming, a Princess finally awakens to the gentle kiss of a Prince. Her big and round eyes fluttered open revealing long, rich lashes. Her eyes, which were full of sparkles were like nothing anybody has ever seen.
They were truly, a breathtaking and enchanting sigh...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, June 8, 2011,
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News
Finally, after months of mourning for Japan, Majolica Majorca (the masstige brand of Shiseido) held their long-awaited grandiose launch party at Opus last Wednesday, June 1. The launch event that was supposedly held in March was postponed to give respect and keep solemn during the unfortunate tragedy that happened in the native origin of this wonderful brand.
Upon entering Opus that was transformed into an enchanted and whimsical wonderland, we were greeted by MJ’s PR team and were given f... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, May 30, 2011,
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Q: Is it damaging to wear your hair in a ponytail every day? I think I look better with my hair in a ponytail but I'm scared it the elastics damage my hair.
A: I, too, am currently loving the elegance of a ponytail especially now that I'm in the middle of growing my hair out. Unfortunately, your suspicions are right: Tying your hair back every single day can be damaging to your locks, unless you practice some tress TLC. To keep this style without causing breakage, follow these two rules. Fir... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, May 2, 2011,
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News
Kate Middleton's wedding beauty look was the first thing I eyed on when I saw the live feed of the Royal Wedding last Friday. The new Duchess of Cambridge chose to keep her hair down and long in soft waves, topped off with an understated lace veil over her Cartier tiara. Her flowy hair was courtesy of her longtime stylist, James Pryce of Richard Ward salon in London."Catherine’s bridal look is called the 'demi chignon' — an updo style which combines a classic bridal look with a regal, cou... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, May 2, 2011,
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It’s been almost 6 months now since I was first invited to attend a Barre3 session. At that time, I was focusing on my yoga routines and didn’t really think of shifting to Barre3 but tried it anyhow. After an hour of self-inflicted pain, I shrugged it off my shoulders and continued focusing on yoga alone until last month, when I got another invite for another Barre3 session. To be honest, I really didn’t know if it’s wise to permit myself to another struggle, but I just went for it, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, March 31, 2011,
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Tips
Q: Is it true that waterproof mascaras are bad for the lashes?
A: The thing about mascaras with waterproof formula, they don't really harm the lashes per se but they're harder to take off at night. So it is more likely that you will be rougher on your lashes when trying to remove the mascara, which risks lash loss. As long as you're gentle with your lashes when removing the product, I don't see any harm. Also, use a reputable oil-based eye makeup remover to dissolve the mascara completely an... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, March 30, 2011,
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When Myra 400E publicly announced and launched it’s new endorser last March 18 at Thaipan restaurant, it is of no surprise that they chose someone talented, dedicated and beautiful both inside and out. For years, Myra’s objective has always been about bringing out beauty that is more than just skin deep. And who else can reflect what the brand stands for but the admirable Iza Calzado, who’s ever so blooming especially at the event.
Hosted by the fun and gorgeous Sam Oh, the event wa...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 29, 2011,
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Reviews
“If there’s one beauty product you can’t live without, what would it be?” This seems to be the worst question any beauty junkie can ever be asked of, but to me it isn’t. My clients always ask what skincare routine they should follow to achieve good skin. Once I start with my speech, they stop me right there and then to say, “but I’m too tamad for all that.” So I tell them, “skip all of that if you must, but never ever ditch your sunblock.”
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, March 25, 2011,
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The more affordable subsidiary brand of Shiseido Japan is now in Manila! Majolica Majorca opened last March 13 in SM Makati where it joined most of the coveted make-up brands we have in the country today. It was real excitement when I first heard from a colleague, who now is handling the make-up brand, that Luxasia finally decided to bring in one of the cutest make-up brands I adored since I was a teenager!
So I went over to SM Makati cosmetics department as usual to window shop; This time ar...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 22, 2011,
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News
"That first silver strand is a defining moment – and used to signal the start of middle age. For a woman, it’s one of the most defining moments of getting older — that day when you peer into the mirror and spot your very first silver strand of hair,” says Claire Coleman of Daily Mail UK.
A woman expects her first grey hair to appear in her late 30’s or 40’s. But new research reveals a worrying trend. The alarming news for women today is that we are losing our natural hair color ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 21, 2011,
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News
Being someone who isn’t tech-savvy, I’m not really in the loop on what’s going on in the techie world. But I couldn't help but be intrigued when I heard the latest news on a camera that offers instant retouching.
Boosting the usefulness of the touch screen, Panasonic Lumix FX78 has added features for retouching faces, clearing skin textures and whitening teeth, and adding makeup to portraits. It’s Beauty Retouch feature is made up of two: The Aesthetic Retouch and The Make Up Retouch...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, March 20, 2011,
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Tips
When a close friend told me yesterday she’s planning to go under the knife for liposuction, the only response I was able to utter was, “Seriously?” Even as someone who’s not against cosmetic surgery, lipo seems to be going way too far. I mean, a bit of snip and snap in the nose or eyelids is fine, but having fat vacuumed out from under the skin? Not only does the recovery period stretch as far, I’ve also heard news about people dying while being operated on the table.
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, March 17, 2011,
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Announcements
"You're looking at the first unretouched makeup ad", reads this ad for Makeup For Ever's HD High Definition foundation. The first of the Make Up For Ever unretouched ads, which appeared in U.S. magazines this week, shows a model holding up a camera to take a photograph of herself.
Given that most foundation ads are airbrushed to perfection, we usually take claims of flawless skin with a pinch of salt. So the beauty brand's decision to publish the world's first unretouched make-up campaign is ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 15, 2011,
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Reviews
The Christian Dior boutique at Taipei 101 by far has the best make-up studio station I've seen from a cosmetic brand. Or maybe it's just because my name is imprinted on the back of the chairs and on the well-lit mirrors! This is definitely my peg for my future make-up studio.
I need to get myself those chairs! And those "Dior Addict Be Iconic" mirror stickers!
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 15, 2011,
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Trend Reports
Get ready for the breeze of spring and the warmth of summer with these top beauty trends.
1. Electric Lips
Bright lip color is going to be huge this spring as seen on models with popped up coral, pink and red lips. Continued from winter 2010, bright colors like vibrant pinks, purples, and oranges will be defining not only fashion but also beauty for spring 2011 season as well. From matte to glossy finishes, no doubt that neon lips are must-haves this season. Find the hue which suits your s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, February 23, 2011,
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During my short trip to Hong Kong last week, I finally had the chance to check out H&M's cosmetic line. I wasn't really excited to see it. I mean, I'd probably be better off buying from a brand that makes cosmetics, not clothes. And it's a good thing I didn't expect so much because really, there was a lot of cosmetics but I hardly had the desire to buy any of it. Here's why:
Presentation looks cheap, so as the plastics they're enclosed in.
Eyeshadow palette offers only metallic finishes. I'm n...
2. Send us a photo of yourself in your best Spring make-up look & a description of it at diorco@gmail.com.
3. We’ll be posting your photo in our facebook page. Ask your friends to vote for your entry as the photo that gets the most “likes” will win the palette and will be featured in Dior Co’s beauty blog! Runner-up will win a Shu Uemura Lolishine lipstick.
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, January 24, 2011,
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Tips
Q: I have rosacea and a very sensitive skin. What make-up would you recommend that can combat the redness and at the same time suitable for my sensitive skin?
A: Contrary to popular belief that you should avoid wearing any cosmetic product when you have a skin condition, makeup can actually improve the look of your skin and boost your self-confidence about your appearance. Here are some tips to help you look and feel your best.
• Get a clean start. Start prepping your face with skin-care ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, January 21, 2011,
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News
Do you have those days when you just feel so lazy to put make-up on? Don't get me wrong, I love—live—for beauty products and truly believe that every women can benefit from a little makeup. But can't I have a day off? As a make-up artist, I'm really not allowed to, but I would love to go out on a Saturday and just let my skin breathe.
Turns out, there's only a minority of women who can relate with me. According to a recent Superdrug study, one out of three women wears makeup whenever she... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 19, 2011,
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Tips
Q: I wear makeup everyday. Do I need to take a break from makeup and let my face breathe?
A: If there are no signs of skin sensitivity such as breakouts or redness, then you can continue to wear your makeup daily. Just make sure to remove your makeup every night before hopping into bed to get rid of any bacteria that could clog pores or cause irritation. This also allows your skin to optimally regenerate. Try Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil (₱1,800 - ₱4,800 in Rustan's and Shu Uemura Powerplant),... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 18, 2011,
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Celebrities
My top picks and favorite beauty looks from The 68th Golden Globes.
January Jones' Old Hollywood Waves
Topping the list is of course January Jones who nailed it with her glossy '40s blonde hairstyle, teamed with a rich red lip. Her classy look spelled out serious glamour.
Olivia Wilde’s French Maiden Look
Olivia’s makeup look was inspired by images she collected of what she refers to as ‘the French girl.’ Celebrity makeup artist Spencer Barnes kept her face fresh and clean, pairing it wi...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 18, 2011,
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Trend Reports
Three reasons why I love Golden Globes: 1. It's the bumper start of awards season. 2. They mix all of our favorite stars from film and TV. 3. We get to see the latest trends.
Loud Lips
A handful of stars brightened their pearly whites with poppy pout polish. Natalie Portman and Julia Stiles both picked petal pink, while Piper Perabo swiped on a fresh red, and Jayma Mays chose an orange hue.
Retro Hair
In an ode to Old Hollywood Glamour, actresses Mila Jovovich, Megan Fox, and January Jones ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, January 16, 2011,
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News
Just in case you were looking for another good reason to eat your vegetables, here it is: They make you beautiful—and not just in some vague, a-good-diet-gives-you-a-healthy-glow sense. Researchers at St. Andrews and Bristol universities in Great Britain studied the relationship between skin color and attractiveness, and discovered that people with yellow undertones to their skin were thought to look particularly healthy and attractive. The study, reported in the Daily Mail, also establishe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 12, 2011,
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Reviews
Brush your teeth, apply your eyelash grower, and jump into bed. There's apparently a new nightly method to getting those fluttery, Bambi-like lashes: Rapidlash.
What it does according to Rapidlash:
In just 4-6 weeks, this innovative, safe and high-performance formula is clinically proven to promote healthy, natural lashes and brows. RapidLash is infused with vital proteins, potent polypeptides, vitamins, minerals and botanicals that nourish and strengthen your lashes and brows to fight the e... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 12, 2011,
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Tips
Q: I have dark under eye circles. Is there any way to get rid of them for good? I'm so tired of putting on concealer everyday.
A: Dark circles is a common problem for most women and men. It's annoying and unlike other facial blemish, it's almost impossible to get rid of them completely. Fortunately, thanks to science and research, there's a way to lessen the darkness and appearance of these circles. You have two options:
Option 1: Eye creams and solution gels with Vitamin K Oxide can help s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 12, 2011,
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Reviews
I have been wanting to jump on the mineral make-up bandwagon for years but I just had too many make-up in my arsenal, I needed to fight the temptation for another make-up spree. However, while "researching" on new beauty products at Beauty Bar last month, I happen to try The Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas. It promised airbrush finish and that got me interested. The temptation was too strong, I needed to get myself one!
What it is according to Philosophy: A sheer, multi-tasking 4-in-1 high-pi...
The runways reported Spring beauty trends for 2011 to be all about metallics. However, since we're in a country with high humidity, I doubt that it would look flattering on everyone especially on those with oily skin. The best compromise -- a bit of highlighter. So here I offer some advice on how to pull off shimmering highlighter without looking like you were soaked in grease.
1. Let skin glow. For a subtle sheen, mix a pea-size drop of highlighter with foundation in your palm before applyin... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, January 2, 2011,
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Tips
What I love the most about new year? It's the only time when you're allowed to push the reset button and go for a fresh start, a new beginning. I know though from 20+ new years that it's pretty difficult to stick to habit changes. So let's just have a deal, pick one from the 8 beauty resolutions I listed below and stick to it (I don't want to hear the word try; that just allows the self to fail), and I promise you that by the time 2011 is almost over, you'll be seeing great beauty benefits ev... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, December 16, 2010,
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Reviews
Never athletic, sporty or fit, I've gone through life neglecting the health and fitness aspect of it because I was to lazy to lift a finger. I attempted to improve my body a couple of times in the last few years. I tried a membership to the top gym in the metro in college, badminton after graduation, and swimming after I realized I don't have the patience to gather everybody everytime for a badminton session or inflict myself with pain at the gym. Swimming is the only one I stuck to but I ca... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, December 15, 2010,
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Tips
Red lips are perfect holiday party makeup—I can't think of anything else that looks as instantly sexy or festive—but they do require some TLC. Here's some tricks on how to achieve the perfect red lips for the holidays.
Find your best red. If you want to try something trendy, orange-red lips are popular right now. And as for skin tone, orange-red works on mostly everyone, though it can bring out any yellow in your teeth. If you want to play it safe, a blue-based classic red is universally ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, December 15, 2010,
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A recent story in People claims Pete Wentz actually isn't a fan of wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's recently-cropped hair. Her new cut is sharp and crisp—she looks sophisticated, more like the hip young mom she is and less like a teenage pop star she used to be. But it isn't really a surprise that no matter how much I like her new style, her husband might not. The beauty lore has always been that men prefer women to have long hair. In my own life, it proves certainly as true. I've had a chin-len... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, December 15, 2010,
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News
Apparently, a new study from Manchester University found that men notice lips far more than other features on the face. Scientists used eye-tracking software to show that, in ten seconds, men will spend more than half of that time staring at a woman’s lips. Geoff Beattie, who led the investigation, examines the red lip trend that started way before Swift took the stage (or was even born). “Our research suggests that lip color and perceived attractiveness are still inextricably linked, wit... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, December 12, 2010,
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News
The latest on lip make-up innovation? A lip primer that mattifies any lipstick while at the same time providing moisture to the lips. Chapped-lip season is not quite the best time for a matte lip (as most matte-finish lipsticks have drying ingredients that flakes the lips). As temperatures continue their downward spiral and our shiny lip balm usage continues to climb, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a perfectly glisten-less texture. But leave it to Serge Lutens to offer up a sol... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Saturday, December 11, 2010,
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Tips
Q&A is a new section of my blog where I'd be posting beauty-related questions from my clients, readers and anyone really. To submit a question (and get an answer of course!), email questions to diorco@gmail.com. You might just read your query here in my blog and at the same time help others get answers to the same beauty worry!
Q: Why does my eyeliner always smear and get smudgy?
A: As your eyelids continuously move and you constantly blink, there's no surprise that eye make-up has a tendency ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 30, 2010,
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Announcements
Sprint Asia will be having a year-end sale! It's their way of saying a huge thank you for the support that helped the success of their brands this year. Sprint Asia distributes some of our favorite imported cosmetics products such as TEMPTU Pro, Make-Up Designory, Beautyblender,Wet n' Wild, Orly, Parissa, Remington, Airstocking and Denco.
Up to 50% off on selected products. Sale period is on December 6 to 11 from 10am to 5pm at Sprint Asia showroom Unit 302 Quadstar Bldg. #80 Ortigas Ave.... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, November 25, 2010,
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Reviews
We all need a change every now and then. From our clothes to the music we listen to, a little bit of variety is essential to keep a dynamic life. So, why should we have the same hairstyle day in and day out? Wigs were once the rave years ago but then the heat one endures underneath just isn't worth it. Thank God for beauty scientists who created hair extensions, now we can look and feel like a different person any time we want to.
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, November 19, 2010,
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Works
Models: Rosanna Aranaz, Dominique Tiu, Krystle Uy, Boop Yap and Kimi Yap Styling by Boop Yap & Kimi Yap Make-up by Dior Co Assisted by Cecille Galido & Katrina Garcia Hair Styling by Helen Egan
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, November 18, 2010,
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Make-up Looks
It was cute to see Hilary Swank pair an aqua eyeliner with her aqua-colored dress. Today, I just heard that Diane Kruger used to pick out dresses based on whether they would match her signature red lips. While I'm not thinking "will this halter dress go with my favorite shadow?" when shopping, I definitely put thought into how my makeup will jive with the rest of my outfit. "When I want to stand out, I wear vivid orange-red lips—so I have to make sure my clothes balance them. I usually go w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 15, 2010,
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Celebrities
Portman wore a floral Rodarte dress showcasing a makeup look that was equally in bloom at the screening of Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, the film where Natalie Portman starred . To bring out the pinks and purples in the strapless frock, she chose to apply a concentrated amount of pink blush on the apples of her cheeks and a pink-violet sheer lipstick for an equally rosy pout. With her new Dior cosmetics contract (look out for Portman in ad visuals beginning next year), the brand’s new Ro... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, November 12, 2010,
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News
Newsflash: flamingos are totally vain. The flashy pink fowl actually apply "natural make-up" to their feathers in order to stand out and attract a mate, a recent study published online in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, a Springer journal, reports.
The scientists from the Doñana Biological Station in Seville, Spain who conducted the research, observed the birds rubbing orange, red and yellow pigments called carotenoids from their preen gland (located at the base of their tail feathers) ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, November 12, 2010,
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Announcements
Thanks to Hi Baidu, a chinese blog in China, for featuring Dior Co Make-up Artistry and also my alma mater MKC Beauty Academy's expansion in China!
Visit http://hi.baidu.com for the feature. For those of you interested to take up the same Masters program that I took in MKC Beauty Academy Los Angeles, they're in an easier reach now in China. Visit MKC's website to know more info about their academy in China.
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, November 11, 2010,
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Reviews
I only had the nerve to try on contact lenses exactly a year ago when I met with a friend at her optical shop. I've always wanted to for the sake of having a different eye color (I have 20/20 vision, thanks Ma and Pa!) but never had the guts to touch my eye... it's way too freaky! Thanks to my friend's staff who helped me go through the process. It took us 15 minutes before I actually got it right. Back then, I got a pair of Freshlook green, blue and true sapphire. A total of 3 pairs (a bit t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 9, 2010,
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Reviews
In my previous post just a few weeks ago, I tackled one of women's (as well as men's) biggest skin problems -- blackheads. I lined out tips on how to get rid of them and also gave out some advices on how to prevent getting them again. From that day on when I wrote the article, I was in a perpetual hunt for products to fight those pesky pepper-like dots. I found 3 of the best products that you may want to include in your skincare regimen to help you banish those blackheads.
Aside from visiting my two-month old niece, I flew to Bangkok last week to attend one of Asia's most prestigious cosmetics trade show. In-cosmetics Asia was designed and established for cosmetic manufacturers, formulators, scientists and sales & marketing experts keen to meet exhibiting personal care ingredient suppliers. I already have a fair share of experience in the marketing and creative side of the beauty industry, I thought maybe it's time I learn the technical aspect of it. The focus ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 8, 2010,
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Bangkok is a shopping paradise for clothes, but can the same be said about their makeup and beauty products? Absolutely! Bangkok’s glitzy department stores carry the same high-end American and European cosmetics available in the Philippines, plus a delightful assortment of locally-made personal care products. My favorite one being Beauty Buffet, a local Thailand cosmetics brand offering a wide-range of make-up, skincare and bodycare products.
Beauty Buffet outlet at the BTS station of The Em...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 8, 2010,
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Reviews
My apologies for the lack of posts for the past week as I've been out on a trip in Bangkok for both business and pleasure. In my next posts, I'll be sharing with you blog-worthy Thai beauty finds. For now, I'd like to share one of the things you shouldn't miss out on if you're planning to a book a ticket to Bangkok -- the thai massage.
What is a Thai massage? It is a type of massage that involves stretching and deep-tissue pressing. This form of bodywork is usually performed on the floor, wi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 29, 2010,
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Reviews
I was so out of my element today. Bad timing to run around the metro for errands before my flight to Bangkok tonight. Thank God for Piandre Greenbelt where I found an hour of solace before going back to tying loose ends. Quickfix of the day: Mani and pedi.
Essie in Pretty Edgy
I chose Essie in Pretty Edgy, one of the three shades of Essie Summer Collection 2010. Lately it's all purples and taupes here and there because well, it's already fall! For a change I wanted something lively and war...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 26, 2010,
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Celebrities
One of the things that makes me rethink growing my locks long is a Hollywood celebrity pulling off a fab short haircut. I almost got distracted and wanted to call my hairstylist to book an appointment when I saw Scarlett Johansson’s summer bob in its shorter crop version. At the Mango Fashion Awards in Barcelona last week, ScarJo sported an even choppier version of the original cut, which now grazes the nape of her neck with thinned out, longer wisps in front. I am so tempted right now.
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 26, 2010,
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Reviews
There are loads of oral beauty supplements (dermaceuticals/nutraceuticals) out there that promise to make you healthier and more beautiful. I dove into research and even talked to top dermatologists to find the few worth popping. Here are the top five beauty supplements I highly recommend in conjunction with the beauty diet:
1. Sun Protection Aside from daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, boost your UV protection all year by taking an antioxidant supplement such as Heliocare. New r... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 25, 2010,
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Reviews
Another Chanel lip make-up I'm addicted to since this year's fall season started!
What it is according to Chanel: A lipstick with a moisturizing cream formula with a long-lasting satiny finish that provides medium-to-full coverage that won't fade, smudge or feather.
Chanel Hydrabase in Sirene
I say...
Mositurizing benefit: The product description of Chanel is pretty accurate on how moisturizing this lipstick is. I'm almost halfway done with my first tube and I'm in love! One of the main reasons...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 25, 2010,
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Reviews
There's no such thing that speaks of classic and timeless beauty other than Chanel, from their limited edition palettes patterned from their timeless fashion pieces to their rich luxurious products. Chanel Glossimer is one of the mainstays I have in my beauty arsenal since time immemorial. I like to change my lipcolor a lot, play with different textures, experiment with matte and satin finishes, but I never seem to leave the house without this ultra-lipgloss. As a beauty blogger, I cannot aff... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 20, 2010,
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Celebrities
I find it odd that Kate Moss experiments on her fashion wardrobe a lot but doesn’t really put any thought on doing the same when it comes to beauty. That’s why it was such a surprise to catch her in a new beauty make-over: bangs! The supermodel and trendsetter, who set off a hair craze back in 2007 when she initially cut herself some brow-grazing fringe, returned to the style at the London release party for Bryan Ferry’s new album, Olympia—for which her famous face provides the cover ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 19, 2010,
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Announcements
Finally, after the long wait! Japanese brand MUJI opens it's 120th store worldwide in the Philippines, brought by retailer Store Specialists, Inc. The Muji Manila store is located at Bonifacio High Street, in the space currently occupied by Play & Display’s second BHS branch (above Gap).
Muji — or Mujirushi Ryouhin in its full Japanese name, is best known for being a “brand-less” brand (the name itself means “no name good products”). They have a wide variety of clothing, accessori...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 19, 2010,
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Celebrities
Kristen Stewart’s dye job (thanks to colorist Marie Robinson) was the talk of the town last summer as the Twilight star went for strawberry blonde for the saga’s Eclipse press event. Just a few days ago though, Stewart has returned to her roots for fall, vaunting a deep chestnut hue at Spike TV’s Scream 2010 awards last weekend. The dark shade transition is perfect especially for the cold months ahead—despite having been fans of her ginger strands. Which of the two hair colors do you ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 18, 2010,
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Tips
It’s no secret that eating a healthy, balanced diet helps your waistline, but did you know it can also affect your appearance? A healthy diet, full of vitamins and minerals, can help combat aging, make your skin glow and even help your hair grow stronger.
Wrinkles: Retinoids are a form of vitamin C, which is a known wrinkle reducer. They work by helping your body naturally produce more collagen, and more collagen means less wrinkles. A few foods high in vitamin C are brocolli, berries, citr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 18, 2010,
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Announcements
This just in from Twangoo: 40% off House of Obagi's 60-minute signature facial! Avail of this limited time promo for only ₱2,100 (from ₱3,500) and save ₱1,400!
"In today's modern world our skin is exposed to many harsh elements. Pollution, UV rays, drying air-con, and sweaty humidity, all take their toll and can leave your skin looking damaged and tired.
So today Twangoo are offering you a chance to brighten and rejuvenate your skin at the famous House of Obagi.
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 15, 2010,
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Collection
For the holidays, it’s nice to see something almost traditional — with lots of golds, silvers, berries and plums — from such an untraditional brand. Nars cosmetics just came out with their Holiday Collection 2010 today. The colors are just the right hues I'm looking for to use this coming December, many of them shimmery and saturated but not heavy or foreboding. Francois usually likes to throw in a few quirky shades, but this time he shows some restraint to tell a tightly woven color st... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 15, 2010,
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Reviews
Remember when you were still in highschool and make-up seemed to be the last thing in your head? When your kikay kit consisted only of a comb, toothbrush & toothpaste and an oil blotter? The most popular vanity product back in the early 2000 (when tweens still didn't find the need to save up for make-up unlike kids nowadays) was the oil blotter. Most of my classmates passed on a packet, sharing one film after another to their entire barkada. The only manufacturer of oil blotters was Clean & C... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 14, 2010,
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Announcements
Hello everyone! First, I want to say many thanks for all the wonderful messages and feedbacks I've been receiving from you guys! However, I cannot ignore the fact that most of you who've been following me still thinks DIOR CO is a cosmetics company affiliated with Christian Dior cosmetics (Christian "Dior Co"mpany). I've been referred to as "it" instead of "she". So just to clear the air and end my frustration (Though I'm still very grateful my parents named me after the perfume. I dare say m... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 14, 2010,
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News
Our bodies give us plenty of signals when we're tired. But
some of us, including I, are so used to being sleep deprived that we remain oblivious to how
impaired we really are. Sleep debt isn’t something you can pay off in a
weekend; it can take weeks of building up restorative sleep habits. Read on the five signs below and see if your lack of zzzs is hurting your health.
1. Simple decisions become hard to make
You’re up late one night booking your next vacation,
and even though you know the...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 14, 2010,
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Announcements
One sign that Christmas is already around the corner: Bazaar shopping! This weekend is a huge reminder to all of us that the season of giving is almost here. Check out two major events happening this weekend. Goodluck to your little plastics, ladies, looks like they're going to be bruised a couple of times this Friday to Sunday.
The Sale that won't last Forever: Forever 21 (October 15-17)
Don't miss the Forever 21 Sale at SM Megamall. Get 10% off on all regular items when you present your SM Ad...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 12, 2010,
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News
It's no secret that one of the many perks of being a beauty blogger is being invited to events and product launches thrown by cosmetic giants. Those who know me knows that I'm not really fond of attending as a huge part of my previous corporate job, where I did PR and marketing for a multinational cosmetics company, was organizing and materializing these events. In any occassion that I do attend, it would only mean one thing -- that I actually believe in the brand and in the products they mak... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 11, 2010,
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Tips
This is a blog post on how to apply makeup for non-professional photographs (i.e. those being taken with a standard point-and-shoot camera and flash, without any set lighting.)
Do you have a special occasion to attend, a big night out coming up or simply an event where your photos will be taken? Want look great in person and on film? It can be done!
1. Start by creating a camera-friendly canvas. Exfoliate the face to remove any dry, flaky skin; then, tone and moisturize to create a smooth base...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 11, 2010,
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Trend Reports
Each October, hundreds, if not thousands, of products are emblazoned with pink ribbons, colored pink, or otherwise sold with a promise of a small portion of the total cost being donated to support breast cancer awareness or research. You can support the cause by, well, shopping. In my case, since there are only a few beauty companies launching breast cancer awareness products in our country (US has dozens of cosmetic giants promoting products for the cause this month like Avon, Revlon, Aveda ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 8, 2010,
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Reviews
YOU: Being Beautiful: The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty is the follow-up book to Roizen and Oz's current bestseller YOU: Staying Young. The book gives a holistic approach to beauty as it targets three dimensions of beauty: looking beautiful, feeling beautiful and being beautiful. I've got this for myself in 2008 but didn't really have the chance to open it until yesterday when I was looking for a book to start after finishing my last fiction.
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 8, 2010,
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Announcements
I'm seriously tired dying my hair while growing it. If I keep up with the rate and frequency I dye, my hair would really 'die'. It was fun changing haircolors as often as I could when I was sporting short 'dos. I didn't need to deal with dry and damaged locks since I cut them every month anyways. But now that I'm growing my hair, it's such a hassle to maintain the color and the highlights. I was thinking it'd be wise to dye it all in my natural hair color brown but I don't want my hair to und... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 8, 2010,
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News
He's already crooned and danced his way to the top of the music world, and nowBieber is taking on... beauty?! Believe it or not, the answer is a big yes. The young pop star teamed up with nail care company Nicole by OPI to create The One Less Lonely Girl Collection, which will launch exclusively at Walmart this December. Beginning in February 2011, it'll also be sold at Target, Sears, and Ulta stores. JB may not be a nail polish-wearing dude like some of his punk rock cohorts, but his hit so... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 8, 2010,
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Celebrities
If you saw Gossip's Girl latest episode last Monday, you're probably just as eager as I to talk about the braid hairstyle Serena wore to Chuck's charity benefit. (Translation for non-Gossip-fans: Here's a really interesting braid hairstyle worn by the lovely Blake Lively). So, Blake's hair was stick-straight and loose, but the ends of one front section were woven into a thick braid. Ie've seen braids incorporated into loose, long hairstyles many times before, but usually they are smaller and/... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 7, 2010,
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Collection
I'm a bit late on this one, but I'm still posting it. Anyway, Essie's Fall 2010 Collection is out since September and features six lovely new shades for us to paint our nails this Ber months. I must say: I like all six of these shades and is having a hard time picking a favorite. I think they'd all look appropriate as we get into the cooler months. Here are the shades:
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 7, 2010,
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Tips
I never really had any problems with blackheads until recently, but I imagine most of you have been facing these pesky spots for a time now. So here are some tips on ditching these little buggers. Rid yourself of some of the ones you have now and prevent getting more in the future.
Exfoliate. Really. I know, blah blah blah, right? Wrong! If you don’t exfoliate, you will never get rid of those blackheads. Exfoliating your skin clears your pores of dead skin cells and other oils that clog pore... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 5, 2010,
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Tips
When I was still in gradeschool dealing with Mathematics, trial and error has always been part of the learning process to solve a certain equation. When I stepped into college, certain philosophical studies say that experience is the best way for us human beings to learn. And even after finishing school, I've had a few mishaps that could've turned to regret if I didn't convince myself that I should just "charge it to experience".
Lucky for
us ladies, when it comes to beauty choices, there a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 4, 2010,
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News
Have you heard about the latest scoop on the next new wrinkle-fighting
product? Well if you've read that question pretty well, the answer is in it.
Apparently, this new anti-aging product will be found in the grocery store. And
not in the beauty aisle, but in the frozen foods section! Yes, right up there
next to your favorite pint of Ben & Jerry's. A beauty company is actually
taking the idea of anti-aging "cream" to a whole new literal level.
Rumor has it that Unilever--one of the big beauty... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 4, 2010,
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Collection
Aside from its highly pigmented formulas, MAC is also known for numerous genius collaborations. From Hello Kitty to Barbie to Liberty of London to Stacey Bendet, MAC really knows how to make its users queue for limited edition cosmetic collectibles. As of the end of Septemnber, the beauty giant unveils its latest launch, Venomous Villains, which came as a result from a partnership with Disney. Rather than curate a collection around much-loved heroines, attention was turned to the bad guys—o...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 4, 2010,
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Contests
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of "Your Favorite Blog Post" Contest! Grand prize winner: Blanca Santos Dela Cruz (The complete CoverGirl Party-ready Kit), Runner-up: Maryse Cindyle Monsod (CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara) Runner-up: and Joyce Kua (CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain) My gratitude goes to everyone who participated and joined the contest! More promos, contests and prizes to be given away in the weeks to come so stay tuned! Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, October 3, 2010,
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Reviews
When the year started, all beauty junkies were off to the counters for the search for the best bright lipstick there is. The hunt went on as the trend dominated not only the catwalks, but the red carpet as well. Up until now, I still get a lot of queries as to where to find the best bright lippies even if 2011 is about to close in. Today, I'm not only giving you the scoop on what brands carry the best bright shades, but also which brands have the most affordable ones! I wouldn't want you ladi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 28, 2010,
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Celebrities
How young is too young to attend Milan fashion shows? Apparently, there's no age restriction as Willow Smith—daughter of Will and Jada—turned up at a few of the bigger Milan shows with her perfectly toned mom. I was intrigued and yes, even impressed by her front-row beauty and fashion choices. The nine-year-old’s most outlandish sartorial decision perhaps came in the form of a bold-shouldered snow leopard jacket that she wore to Ferregamo's show. But even that piece of exceptional oute...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, September 27, 2010,
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Reviews
Though
still a taboo to most today, tattoo has gotten its way into mainstream as
celebrities and models are getting inked. I had my first one during my stint in
LA where almost everyone I met was sporting one. It didn’t take long
before I convinced myself to join the club since my classmate works at a tattoo
place as a piercer. I wanted a text that would remind me of a
certain significant time in my life and since I was taking up Masters program in
make-up artistry that time, I decided that... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, September 23, 2010,
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News
As someone who's education, training and experience have been in the field of marketing, I only but know that sometimes, it's not at all about the quality of the product but the promotion budget that sets the price. More often than not, a four-digit branded cream is as good as a moisturizer quarter of its price. So make sure you visit not only the beauty counters of high-end cosmetics, but those in department stores (even drugstores) as well.
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, September 23, 2010,
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Reviews
As promised in my last blog post on HD make-up, I'll be recommending an HD make-up worth investing in. The only HD make-up I ever trusted was Makeup For Ever for its Invisible Cover Foundation and Microfinishing Powder. However lately, I've been hearing a lot of good word about Revlon's PhotoReady Make-up, particularly its liquid foundation. The said product promises to give a poreless, airbrushed skin with its photochromatic pigments that bend and reflect light to erase every flaw. While at ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, September 23, 2010,
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News
With
the dawn of HD (high definition) technology, it seems that everything else
needs to work twice as hard. Newer, high-definition TV sets can project larger
images with 5 times the resolution of analog versions. So everything from
wardrobe malfunctions to the care instructions on a host’s outfit will air in
much more vivid detail. With this in mind, almost all cosmetic companies
followed suit and added HD make-up in their product lines.
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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Trend Reports
While New York and Paris are busy showing off Spring 2011's trends, let's take a look on what really matters: beauty trends that's hot now. This Ber months of 2010, try a trend or two... or maybe all! You've got until next year's Valentine's to pull these trends off.
1. Bright Lips You can skip the heavy blush and eyeshadow this fall—all you need is a tube of traffic-stopping bright lipstick. For precision and stay-put color, fill in your lips with a matching liner and layer lipstick on top.... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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News
Sipping only hot or warm drinks might do more harm than you'd expect. I happen to know a couple of friends and relatives who avoid drinking cold drinks to avoid slowing down their metabolism. I even know someone who proclaims that she lost five pounds just by drinking hot drinks for a month! New studies suggest that one of the best ways to take care of your skin is to keep your body cool. Even though you might not be out in the sun as much, anything that raises your body temperature—be it s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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Contests
How to join and qualify:
1. Log on to Facebook.
2. Visit, “like”, and "share" Dior Co's Beauty Blog website. Like and share buttons are just below the website header and above the latest blog entry.
3. Share the promo photoon your facebook wall and tag at least 5 friends.
4. Post your entry (Which among Dior Co’s beauty blog post is your favorite and why) together with the link of the beauty blog post you've chosen on Dior Co Make-up Artistry’s facebook wall. The best entry will win th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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This year has been such a
blessing for my growing family as we were gifted two more additions. Topping
off the joy that my first niece Erin has given us, Inigo Gabriel and Ava Simone
joined the Co family this 2010. I never looked into babycare products until I
realized I needed to shop for them. What better gift a beauty blogger aunt can
give, but beauty products right?
In the long search for the
best baby care brand, the winner was just under my nose the entire time. I used
to work for Tupper... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, September 20, 2010,
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Celebrities
Freida Pinto brought glamour to a whole new level with these glossy curls at the premiere of You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger at the Toronto Film Festival. I'm coveting her look, created by stylist Jonathan Hanousek, and now he's sharing his step-by-step instructions for how we can re-create the style on our own.
Begin by wrapping thin sections of hair (about one and a half inches wide) around a curling iron with a one inch barrel.
Before curling, spray each section with a firm hold hairspray...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 7, 2010,
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Reviews
I've never been one who's a loyal on a certain brand when it comes to beauty products. As a beauty blogger, it is my job to try out new (and even strange) products on the shelves, may it be a drugstore find or one exclusively sold at Nordstrom. However, for three months now, I can't seem to shift away from my bathroom body goodies, dare I say staples (a non-existent word in my vocabulary). When Olay introduced its Age Defying bar claiming that we all can look and feel young in just 7 showers... Continue reading ...
If you thought you were psyched about Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper’s Viva Glam Lipsticks for MAC Cosmetics, get a load of their new Lipglass offerings! Like their bullet-encased predecessors, the shine enhancers come in opaque pink (Gaga) and opaque coral (Cyndi), and a portion of proceeds from their sale benefits the MAC AIDS fund. Also available for your credit card-swiping pleasure are some adorable lip-shaped wristlets with enough space for both a gloss and a lipstick should you want to d... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, September 3, 2010,
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Celebrities
Raven beauty Anne Hathaway has debuted her new short pixie cut while filming her new movie in France. Fans of the Devil Wears Prada star were shocked that she pulled an Emma Watson, for the same reason that the look is required for a movie. But damn, we've been had: The new pixie cut Anne Hathaway’s been sporting around town is not in fact a crop at all; it’s a wig—and a damn good one, too! Her representative has confirmed that the new shorn look is nothing other than movie magic and is... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, September 2, 2010,
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I'm not one who's picky on cleansers as I feel they all just do one thing: to cleanse. I feel that cleansers have no other benefits but to cleanse and the ingredients aren't so important as you wash them away anyways as compared to lotions or serums that is left on your skin. But upon seeing Pond's Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam with Activated Charcoal, I knew I needed to get myself one. Activated carbon, also called activated charcoal, is a form of carbon that has been processed to ma... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 31, 2010,
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As a make-up artist, it is a must that I offer airbrush make-up to my clients. But if you only use make-up for personal use, it might not be practical to get yourself an airbrush gun and kit. So how do you get that airbrush finish without spending tens of thousands? The answer: the stippling brush. Much like a high quality photo, the more dots per-inch (dpi), the better the pictures look. This is the basic fundamental concept of airbrushing, and also applies to stippling.
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 31, 2010,
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One of
the major health problems during rainy season is the incidence of dengue. The
Department of Health (DOH) fears that there could be 80,000 dengue cases by the
end of 2010, as the number of patients continues to go up. As of August 14
this year, 54,659 dengue cases have been recorded nationwide. From this figure,
2,966 cases were recorded in the first two weeks of August alone and forecasted
to exceed July cases of 17,000.
Good
thing there are insect repellants available in the market tod... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, August 26, 2010,
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Call it a case of indecision or perhaps a love affair with California surfer culture: Two-tone hair is clearly the do to rock before summer ends. Drew Barrymore has been spotted trotting around London with peroxide-dipped tips in stark contrast to her dark crown. Rachel Bilson and Leighton Meester have shown off more subtle gradations on the beachy look, and Allison Sarofim’s bleached waves added edge to her Hamptons-appropriate ensemble. Despite the trend’s obvious California references,... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, August 26, 2010,
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While black is a wardrobe staple for many women, its appearance on fingertips may be a touch too moody for personal or workplace tastes. That's why this year's fall seasonal nail colors are so fantastic: the muted shades of putty, gray and greige (a mix of gray and beige) complement all skin tones and offer a slightly toned-down way to be edgy and trendy. I've never been one who's welcoming of trends in a snap, especially when it contradicts my style and personality, but I gave this trend a t...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, August 26, 2010,
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Another reason why I'm patiently growing my hair longer -- the fancy ponytail. I just can’t pass up the chance to discuss a good showing when I see one. Behold, Kate Beckinsale’s voluminous pony at the U.S. premiere of Going the Distance in LA this week. A combination of back-combing and finger-combing made this bodacious updo possible—it’s one part girl next door, another part professional athlete, and 100 percent red-carpet-ready. I can't wait to try this one. Maybe in 5 months I fi...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 18, 2010,
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Most people I know rely on pencils when defining their brows as it's the easiest way to "draw". However, it gives out that "drawn on" look with those, making brows look harsh and unnatural. As for powders, I feel that the loose pigments make the brows look bland and inexact. Personally, I prefer shading my arches with cake or wax product as the moist texture makes brows look more groomed afterwards, and it leaves a nice tint that makes your brows look more distinct. The pigments are not as vi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 17, 2010,
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Cherry red, hot pink, tangerine... The entirety of Milan to New York to Tokyo has been loud enough to express lip color boldness this year. However, in a still conservative country like ours, we still find ourselves hesitant to venture into boldness together with those trend-setting nations. I've been blogging about some bold lip colors lately, specifically barbie pink and orange, and have gotten some feedback from my readers as to how to pull off such show-stopping hues. Here's my answer to ...
Eat, Pray, Love hits theaters in August, but the hype surrounding the epically popular chick-lit book’s cinematic debut has been going strong for months. The on-screen version of Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-selling tome stars Julia Roberts as Gilbert portraying the author’s tale of self-discovery. The beauty connection may not be apparent at first, but oh, it’s there. Gilbert’s sensory detail leaves much room for conjuring all kinds of tactile, aromatic, and palatable images—somethin... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
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I'm always amazed by stories of how an ordinary human being shifts from a secured job to a life-transforming career. Exhibit A: Tom Bachik makes for an unlikely manicurist. A California skater boy with a graphic design background, Bachik fell into the nail business in 1994 and has since built up an impressive clientele (ScarJo, Gwen Stefani, and Victoria Beckham are all fans). It’s thanks to his Hollywood cred that Chanel—a brand that has recently become as famous for its ready-to-wear na...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
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With a trio of Democratic lawmakers introducing the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 before Congress last week, the green beauty movement has been gaining more speed recently. Just in time for No More Dirty Looks, a new eco-guide to finding safe and clean personal care products. Authors Siobhan O’Connor, an editor at Good magazine, and Alexandra Spunt, a journalist and marketing consultant, decided to pen the book after getting Brazilian blow-outs and wondering which ingredient in the formula sme...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
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More news about Emma Watson’s much discussed new pixie cut has surfaced. Word on the street is that the Burberry muse cut her locks for a chance at the lead role in the highly anticipated film version of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. As Hollywood’s highest paid actress is 2009, Emma Watson has one of the most valuable manes in the business. But with the final two films in the Harry Potter series set for November 2010 and July 2011 releases, it looks like she’s ready...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
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Orange lipstick is one of those bold makeup choices that I always thought was more about the attitude of the wearer than anything about their complexion, style, or any other superficial trait. There's no better time to test your bold attitude than now when the red carpet and runways have been flocked by celebs sporting the funkier version of the classic red. Tangerine, tomato, copper, coral, peach, mango and even a cinnamon orange lipstick is very becoming this year for events, shows and even...
In Allure's August issue, Eva Mendes confesses that she's been wearing the same fragrance sinceseventh grade, "I wanted to smell like a woman then, so I bought Estée Lauder Knowing." I haven't been going steady with our fragrance for that long, but I can certainly relate to Mendes's love and loyalty.
I got my first whiff of Blue by Ralph Lauren from a magazine scent strip. I think I gave my wrist a paper cut trying to get that smell of soft florals abreast with watery freshness onto my skin i...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
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This weekend in the Hamptons, Ashley Greene showed up at a benefit for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund with a shorter, just-past-the-collarbone haircut. Although most are suckers for long, flowing hair, I'm sure every woman adores the bounce and effortlessness of Greene's new length. So how do you know when you need a real haircut? Hairstylist Oscar Blandi explains the signs:
—"Your hairstylist cut layers the last time you got your hair cut, and now your hair is nearing one length."
There's nothing worse (in the world of makeup) than spending the time applying your makeup only to go out of the house to find minutes, hours, later it looks like you have no makeup on. As a make-up artist, it is my duty that the make-up I do on my clients stays as long as it needs to be. You'll probably see half a dozen of primers if you dig into my make-up kit. And it's a no miss that you'll always see this eyeshadow base in my arsenal. This genie in a bottle fulfills three of an artist's w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, May 28, 2010,
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Sienna Miller has been boho royalty since she made her grand entrance on the public stage during her first romance with Jude Law. In addition to her fringe-with-everything mentality and a collection of summer music festival-friendly vintage sunglasses, it was her long, flaxen hair that earned her the neo-hippie cred—always middle-parted and always with a slight natural wave. Fast-forward a couple years to “nanny gate,” and a wispy breakup bob defined her single-and-loving-it appearance....
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, May 28, 2010,
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There are some things that get better with time, and Sarah Jessica Parker's hair is definitely one of them. Just check out her look at last Monday night's New York City SATC 2 premiere: I'm not only loving her new buttery blonde color with it's bleached-out ends, darker crown, and haphazard highlights—I'm dying to appropriate her perfectly undone waves. They reminded me of some tricks I learned from celeb hairstylist Luigi Murenu, who famously softened Madonna's image with Botticelli waves ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, May 28, 2010,
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Victoria Beckham has seen her fair share of hair transformations over the years—including, but not limited to, her super-straight Spice Girls middle-part moment and her much lauded pixie-cut phase. But the pop star-cum-designer’s most memorable coiffing expedition would have to be the bob—which she made her own with super-sleek asymmetry in brunette and blond incarnations back in 2007, thus earning the oft-replicated style its own moniker, the “pob.” After dabbling in some extended ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, May 28, 2010,
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Barbie dolls have long been criticized for their unrealistic proportions. Now Mattel, the toys’ maker, has come under fire yet again for its new Back to Basics collection, which features a particularly well-endowed doll infamously being called “Busty Barbie.” Why all the outrage, we say?
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, May 28, 2010,
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The designer-turned-perfumer-turned-movie director can now add "makeup artist" to his resumé, as his Private Blend Lip Color Collection, a line of 12 lipsticks, debuts at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue on June 1. Each tube is $45, which isn't cheap by any lipstick standard, but here's why I love them: These little babies are pigment-rich, so a little goes a long way. There's an array of pretty, flattering reds, nudes, and pinks. They're semi-matte, but feel creamy going on and don't dry...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, May 24, 2010,
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Glasses and makeup altogether tends to be a bit of a tricky topic. I don't have the perfect 20/20 vision but my eyes only need some help when reading small-script texts. As for those who need to where glasses and even for contact lens wearers (you girls still need to give your eyes a rest from those miracle lenses!), glasses can either make your eyes look bigger or smaller, depending on your lens. For example, those who are near-sighted have glass lenses that tend to make their eyes look smal...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, May 12, 2010,
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Makeup is meant for your face—but keeping it there gets a lot harder once summer hits. Here are some helpful tips on how to stop the stuff from melting into your Pimms cup when the mercury rises.
Prime. Primers are lightweight, so you won't feel the extra layer on your skin, but you will notice that your base and blush last much longer. After you've washed and moisturized your face, smooth on a pea-size drop of oil-free makeup primer (such as Laura Mercier Oil-free Foundation Primer). [Avai... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, May 12, 2010,
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As Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf, Leighton Meester is a bad-girl brunette. But as international ambassador for Herbal Essences, the actress/singer is playing a new role: dirty blonde. Meester, whose hair is naturally flaxen, dyes it for the hit CW series, but at a photo call to fête her new spokesperson deal in Madrid, she was looking decidedly less devious sporting a honey-colored side part and loose waves. What say you: better off dark and brooding, or is blonder the better course? Persona...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, May 12, 2010,
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It was the near-official style of spring, and given the way the side braid keeps showing up at events, I'm going to bet that it keeps on keepin’ on for summer, too. The latest spokesperson to rep the slung-over-the-shoulder plait is one Sessilee Lopez, who took a low-lying version of the look for a spin at the 2010 Operation Smile Annual Gala last week in New York. I'm still not sure how we feel about the casual coif turning into acceptable cocktail-hour fare, thanks to Spring runway shows ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, April 26, 2010,
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After sporting a chic and uniform chin-length crop for the past year or so, Renée Zellweger has decided to change things up a little bit, debuting a spunkier new coif—with fringe!—at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of My Own Love Song last week. The piece-y look reminds me of a less layered version of the famous shag Sally Hershberger gave Meg Ryan back in the day (thus entitling her to charge $800 for haircuts from then on), and seems to be working with Zellweger’s cherubic cheeks ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, April 26, 2010,
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Word is spreading around the blogosphere about Victoria Beckham’s new cover spread for the May issue of Vogue Germany. The conversation mostly surrounds a rather racy image of VB straddling a duck-shaped playground figurine. I, of course, am more concerned with a few particularly noteworthy beauty tricks, courtesy of face painter Fulvia Farolfi and manicurist-to-the-stars Tom Bachik. To properly give Posh the dark, seductive quality appropriate for women who scandalize children’s toys, Fa... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
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These days, my iPhone ringtone has been put into its original default. But in Japan, things are much more creative—there are ringtones that help people lose weight or cure their allergies, according to claims by the Japan Ringing Tone Laboratory. BBC News reports that you can even get a specific "therapeutic" ring based on your sign (the one for Taurus, the bull, reportedly moos). The Laboratory is helmed by the guy who invented Bow Lingual, the program that claimed to translate dog barking...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
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Ah, beauty sleep. You've heard of it. Maybe even gotten a night of it. But wake up gorgeous after every seven of slumber? That's always been the stuff of dreams—until now. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll want to do before going to bed this evening:
Wake up with radiant skin. Slather on a gradual tanner like St. Tropez Everyay Gradual Body Lotion before climbing into bed. It won't streak or stain the sheets, and it will give you a subtle glow by morning.
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
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We're pretty excited about breaking out the sandals this summer, but if you're not able to squeeze regular pedicures into your calendar—or your budget—don't be afraid to try it on your own at home. Here's how:
Take a milk bath. Not as ridiculous as it sounds! The lactic acid in the milk will help smooth calluses, so fill a large bowl or tub with equal parts milk and warm water, add a few drops of lavender oil, and soak your feet for five to ten minutes.
A ton of buzz has preceded its arrival, and now the official launch of L’Occitane’s first ever makeup range is finally upon us: The brand’s new Peony cosmetics line, which was designed with the help of renowned French horticulturist Jean-Luc Rivière—who has bred and cultivated over 160 varieties of multi-petaled blooms—just launched this month. Natural peony extracts add a fragrant aroma and a softening property to the colorful array of lipsticks, Liquid Shine glosses, face color ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
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Definitions of beauty have evolved countless times—for instance, from plump to thin and back again. But a new study from Cardiff University in Wales shows that people may find mixed-race faces the most attractive—and this may be a deeper, more lasting kind of appreciation. In the largest study of its kind, Michael Lewis of Cardiff's School of Psychology, collected a random sample of 1205 black, white, and mixed-race faces. (Rashida Jones, above, has a white mother and a black father—sp...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
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Since parting ways with her caramel highlights and chin-length bob last year, Halle Berry has been successfully working a short crop with a little added length on top. Recently, we’ve noticed that she’s taken that extra step in the styling department, using a wax to sculpt said length into spikes, instead of treating it to a softer tousle. What do you think of the style: too much “edge" that only a model like Agyness Deyn can pull off, or can you never really have enough—especially if...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 29, 2010,
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I've been getting a lot of private messages and questions on what lipcolor I used in a picture (see below) I posted in my facebook page. To give an answer to you ladies, it's Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited lipstick in PK336 (see product shot below). It's a limited edition shade from it's 2007 Spring make-up collection but I just got word from the brand that it has been reinstated as a regular shade (Yayy!). Those who find the shade too bright might want to opt for a paler shade which is more popu...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 29, 2010,
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Turns out that night creams and facelifts can only do so much to combat the signs of aging, according to a study published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Physicians at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found that our facial bones change pretty dramatically as we age, largely contributing to an older appearance. CT scans of 120 hospital patients showed that the most noticeable shift was that the angle of the jaw increases. (Seriously, check out the photo in...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 29, 2010,
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Attention, lovers of Dolce & Gabbana Make Up: A brand-new brush collection with which to apply the collection’s silky powder foundations, luminous cheek colors, and glowing bronzers is hitting shelves now. Marking another collaboration between Domenico, Stefano, and face-painting legend Pat McGrath, the five-piece line comprises powder, blush, eye shading, blending, and retractable lip brushes. “Our goal was for each brush to exist as a beautiful object in itself,” McGrath says of the m... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, March 25, 2010,
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It seems like the ongoing theme of my summer shopping spree has been all about exfoliation. Ever since I tried The Spa's Refining Body Wrap, I got so hooked on regularly having my skin exfoliated at least twice a week, which is by the way the recommended frequency to maintain a healthy skin cell turn-over (But then again, who has the time?). L'Oreal Paris Body Expertise Exfotonic does just that. It took me years to find the perfect exfoliator for my skin that I can depend on to remove my dea... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
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Another reason why I would love to live in New York: The La Prairie Spa at the Ritz-Carlton. The Swiss skincare company has just devised a new Platinum Rare facial at its New York relaxation destination using its luxe Platinum line—an antiaging collection devoted to recharging the skin’s electrical balance using actual traces of one of the world’s rarest, most precious elements. The service’s real selling point, though, is that you are attended to by two aestheticians instead of one. ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 15, 2010,
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Peter Philips, Chanel’s creative director of makeup, has a knack for pulling out specific elements of Karl Lagerfeld’s sartorial vision and reinterpreting them in beauty terms. Who could forget Philips’ ivory-coated lash lines and pearl-tipped fingers to complement the house’s all-white Spring ‘09 Couture show, or his jade nail from Fall ‘09, a shade that was plucked directly from the similarly colored tweeds and accessories that Lagerfeld sent down the runway? For Fall '10, Phili...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 15, 2010,
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Jessica Simpson's new show, The Price of Beauty, which starts at 10 P.M. EDT today March 15 will examine how people perceive beauty differently all over the world. VH1 posted a preview video that gives a glimpse into Simpson's trips to Paris as well as Uganda, where women intentionally gain weight before marriage in order to look more attractive to their husbands. As Simpson, who's had struggles with how people perceive her weight, says, "This is the complete opposite of everything I've ever ...
Trend forecasts have been saying over and over that for fall 2010, there's a major focus on brows: They're a little darker, a bit elongated—all in all, more prominent. But at Balenciaga, makeup artist Pat McGrath took the strong-brows idea and really rolled with it, turning several of the models' eyebrows one of seven sorbet colors. If the idea of baby pink, mint green, robin's-egg blue, or pale orange brows sounds more disgusting than delicious, you have to check out the photos from the sh...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 9, 2010,
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I always find myself mixing two to three lipstick shades to achieve a perfect I'm in the mood for, despite having more than 50 lipsticks in my stack-pile in my make-up arsenal. It just seems to be impossible to find the perfect shade of lipstick I want in a tube! But, as my Spring make-up newest find would prove, it still is possible. Guerlain Galia (#3) Rouge G Lipstick is a pink-beige nude lipstick with a creamy, lightly glossy look. It has no real detectable shimmer, but it has this soft s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 9, 2010,
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Last week, Beyoncé and her mother, Tina Knowles, opened the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center at the Phoenix House Career Academy in Brooklyn.The center will provide a seven-month cosmetology training course to prepare its students—all recovering addicts—for the New York State Cosmetology Licensure Exam. Beyonce is the face of L'Oréal Paris, and the company is mirroring her generosity by stocking the school with makeup and hair care products. Beyoncé first visited Phoenix House while prepari...
Those of you following Fall beauty trends at the Fashion week would have already noticed the eyeshadow dominance on runways. But after seeing some interesting liner work at Jean Paul-Gaultier last Saturday, I thought I’d take a minute to ruminate on pencils and liquid fine-point pens. While cat-eyes in varying thicknesses have shown up at many shows, seems like we're dealing with something else entirely at Gaultier. "His collection was influenced by the world traveler,” Guido Palau menti...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 9, 2010,
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This week, a 37-year old woman caused a car accident in Florida because she was shaving her bikini line, in preparation for meeting up with her boyfriend. (If that's not weird enough, she did it with her ex-husband in the passenger seat.) Admit it, if you're a driving woman, you must've occasionally applied lipstick at a red light. That's pretty tame compared to the beauty acts I've witnessed from other drivers, from flossing (the grossest) to applying mascara (the most dangerous). My rule o...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 8, 2010,
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I haven't been too impressed by the hair and makeup looks throughout this awards show season (especially the overplayed rumpled-updo-with-one-lank-piece-drooping-over-the-shoulder). But some of our favorite stars finally redeemed themselves at the ultimate ceremony last night, the Academy Awards. Many A-listers avoided the trendy traps and simply played up their best assets and looked stunning. Here my our picks for the top 5 beauty looks from the Oscars.
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 8, 2010,
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Days before the Academy Awards, critics were saying Sandra Bullock had a very odd chance of winning the Oscar. Well, the actress didn't think so as she came in the show red-carpet ready, prepped with Best Actress-caliber beauty by Glam Squad headed by celebrity makeup artist Angela Levin for Chanel Beauty and hairstylist Adir Abergel for Frédéric Fekkai.
Sandra looked absolutely deserving of the award she took home with her modern-classy Hollywood makeup: dewy skin, soft eyes, and a bold red...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 2, 2010,
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In my calendar, March marks the beginning of summer. To welcome summer this year, I skipped splurging on new pairs of bikinis and indulged myself on a body treatment for a bikini-ready body instead. The Silhouette Refining Body Wrap is one of the two newest bodycare treatments of The Spa Wellness Center. This new addition to The Spa's range of services is a cutting edge slimming, anti-cellulite full body cocoon treatment, said to stimulate your body to break down fat and eliminate water reten... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 1, 2010,
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The beauty world is about to get a little edgier. This May, Topshop -- every fashionista's favorite British retailer -- will introduce a cosmetics line.Consisting of both permanent and seasonal collections, the line will be sold in all Topshop locations, including their U.S. outpost in New York City, and online via their website. Manufactured by Intercos, the permanent (read: basics) collection will include 97 products encased in fun packaging -- Topshop designer Lizzie Dawson explains in WWD... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 1, 2010,
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With the surge of cosmetic clinics sprouting in every corner of the metro, we ladies are bombarded with too many options on how we can change and alter our face and body. Extreme measures as others would describe cosmetic surgery, most women (and an increasing number of men) are still tempted to go for it as it presents countless possibilities to achieve perfection. However, there are still some of us who would just like to enhance how we already look and try to optimize our features without ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, February 28, 2010,
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To my friends who've asked who does my hair and to random acquaintances who've asked where I had my haircut done, this blog entry is for you:
January 2009 - February 2010
I've always had long black one-length hair when I was in kindergarten until my last year in grade school. No wonder after discovering hair dyes and different haircuts, I always grow tired of the look of my hair and maintain a style for only a month or two. Known to my friends as someone whose hair would look differently get-... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, February 25, 2010,
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Lovers of reasonably priced, trend-aware clothes and naturally derived beauty products will be able to kill two birds with one store come March: H&M is introducing a new skincare range at the beginning of the month with certified organic ingredients. The collection boasts a bevy of essentials, including shower gel, body scrub, body lotion, hand cream, and lip balm, and all of the products are formulated with plant-based ingredients that have been given the OK by Ecocert. There will be two sce...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 22, 2010,
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The fashion world gets a lot of flack for using too-skinny models—and now there's talk about making some changes. In New York City last February 11, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (a non-profit trade association) held a panel discussion called "The Beauty of Health: Resizing the Sample Size." Panelists including designer Zac Posen, model Doutzen Kroes (shown, in a recent Victoria's Secret show), and casting agent James Scully shared their experiences working in the industry. Kr...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 22, 2010,
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Marc Jacobs is like the M Night Shyamalan of New York Fashion Week: His show always includes a surprise twist. This time, he chose to cast mostly unknown models, many of whom had never ever walked a runway. Then, he added two girls to the show who weren't even models at all—just cool chicks he plucked from the streets of New York to walk his famous runway. (We'd like to know which streets those are so we can start hanging out on them and wait for our MJ discovery moment.)
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 22, 2010,
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There I was last week, getting perked up for yet another season of New York Fashion Week shows, when a segment on how the whole shindig came about came on YouTube. WNYC, an NPR station, provided the history of the bi-annual event -- I thought it would be fun to pass on some of the cool things I learned:
1. NYFW actually started during World War II, as, for the first time, allies of the French were cut off from fashion news due to the occupation of Paris by the Nazis. 2. Publicist and fashion-en...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 22, 2010,
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Celebrities
To properly welcome SJP NYC into her fragrance portfolio, Sarah Jessica Parker held court in front of a room of editors, bloggers, and twitter enthusiasts this morning. The strawberry/gardenia eau hit counters this week and should draw quite the crowd as Carrie Bradshaw fans brace for the forthcoming Sex and the City sequel and the marketing blitz that will accompany it. “I can’t really compartmentalize this one quite yet,” Parker said of her latest perfume, which is the most whimsical ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 22, 2010,
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Trend Reports
Last February 17 at Oscar de la Renta, manicurist Yuna Park applied a totally lust-worthy deep asphalt lacquer to models’ fingertips. “I couldn’t find the right shade so I had to make this one,” Park told the media, dashing any hopes we may have had about getting our hands on a bottle. But all is not lost: Park used a nearly identical grayish-blue varnish the next morning at the L’Wren Scott show. (Even Scott herself was sporting it and reportedly created this version with Lancôme...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 22, 2010,
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Celebrities
Imagine walking in for a manicure appointment...and having one of the most style-obsessed women in sports ready to do your buff and polish. Serena wrote on her blog that she's enrolled in a 240-hour program to become a certified nail technician just after returning from the Australian Open. She'll spend the year (normally a six week program) getting her certification. She wrote, "No one likes getting their nails done more than I do. As a matter of fact I go every 4 days to get a manicure and ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 15, 2010,
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Have you ever thought, "My life would be so much better if only there were a facial for my crotch"? Me neither, but San Francisco's Stript Wax Bar is introducing the Vajacial. Suggested for women who get Brazilian waxes, the trademarked treatment aims to do for your ladybits what a facial does for your face. "We developed the Vajacial to really address and treat the key needs of anyone who gets waxed," Stript owner Katherine Goldman said in a press release. "Your 'little lady' will thank us!"... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 15, 2010,
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Colored hair streaks will remain popular through the Fall, and if hair colorist Eva Scrivo has anything to say about it, they’ll be adopted by even the classiest of ladies. There was no Manic Panic or Streekers to be found backstage at Cynthia Rowley last week; instead, Scrivo had come armed with mounds of crimped hair extensions in varying shades of peach, teal, navy, amethyst, and cassis. “I used the straight additives from Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect Special Mix,” Scrivo exp... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, February 11, 2010,
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News
Shock hit the international fashion world today as news of British designer McQueen's apparent suicide circled the globe, the same day fashion week kicked off in New York.
McQueen, 40, was found dead at his home in west London this morning. Scotland Yard is not treating the death as suspicious, but early reports of a suicide have not been confirmed by police.
"We are devastated and in shock," said Samantha Garrett, the communications director for the Alexander McQueen fashion house.
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, February 10, 2010,
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Lancôme has signed YouTube makeup-artistry phenom Michelle Phan to be the brand’s official video makeup artist, making it the first luxury brand to have a social media superstar on its roster. Phan, a 22-year-old Tampa, Florida, native, has over 106,407,340 views on her own YouTube channel of makeup tutorials, so it strikes us as a pretty good marketing move to bring her on board. Don’t be shocked if/when other brands follow suit.
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, February 10, 2010,
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Celebrities
Last year, I let you in on the well-guarded secret about MAC’s newest Viva Glam campaign stars, and finally, after months of embargoes, I've got the dish on the products they’ll actually be hawking. The "From Our Lips" edition of MAC’s successful charitable franchise, which donates 100 percent of the proceeds generated from the sales of limited-edition products to the MAC AIDS Fund, features two pink lipsticks—Cyndi Lauper’s rose-watermelon hue and Lady Gaga’s bubblegum pink. Both...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, February 9, 2010,
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Reviews
Everyone who has gotten close to my personal beauty kit knows that I'm not a lipstick girl. I'm one of people who just can't stand having color stains on her coffee cups. However, because of my naturally pale lips, I need to add a hint of color. It's been 8 years now since I started using cheek and lip stains on my pucker but it has always been an issue to me the delivery system of the product. I can't afford a change of clothes if ever the product drops on my top! Thank God Covergirl introdu... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, February 9, 2010,
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Announcements
Hello bellas! Style Studio Fashion School is now accepting enrollees for Basic Make-up and Advanced Make-up courses for 2010. Basic Make-up class starts on February 13. For inquiries, you may call 889-7484. I'm looking forward on seeing you in one of my classes!
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 8, 2010,
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Reviews
Guess what my current beauty obsession is. Yes that's right, teeth! In my last few days in Los Angeles last year, I noticed my teeth yellowed from too much coffee and soda intake. I took a quick run to Target and decided to try Crest's Advance Whitening Strips. I was amazed how my teeth glowed in photos, in just 7 days! After then, I was hooked on teeth products. The newest one I want to try is Burt's Bees' 99.2 percent natural toothpaste. Available in Multicare and Whitening formulas with or...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 8, 2010,
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Collection
One year ago, Dolce and Gabbana locked the face-painting establishment with their first entry into the beauty game: a line of face, lip, eye, and nail products simply called The Makeup. To mark the first anniversary, they’ll release the Roses Collection this month. Each of the five new pout perfecters has been designed in homage to an antique wild rose that has been cultivated as a modern hybrid and bears a subtle fragrance akin to that of Sicily’s famed floral gardens. Scarlett Fire Ros...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, February 2, 2010,
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- Adjustable height, with sturdy stainless legs that is the perfect height for high chair. - With built-in stroller - Beautiful faux leather finish - Aluminum trays that are lined with faux leather - Includes 6 bulbs - 65x46x24cm
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, January 24, 2010,
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I’ve never been much of an eye shadow wearer, as I have a highly pigmented upper eye lid. This is both a good and bad thing; the medium color gives off the illusion of permanent makeup, which I don’t mind, but if I dabble in azure and emerald shadows, they never show up quite as true as I’d like. If you share my pain—or suffer from another common eye shadow affliction (e.g., its tendency to fade)—Benefit has a solution. Its new Stay Don't Stray primer uses sodium hyaluronate to hydr...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, January 21, 2010,
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Heard of vibrating mascara wands like that of Maybelline's Pulse Perfection and Estee Lauder's TurboLash? How about the vibrating Neutrogena Wave facial scrub? Yes?? Well here's the newest addition to your vibrating beauty tools: the vibrating powder foundation.
Before 2009 ended, Lancôme added it's newest product to it's Ôscillation line -- the Ôscillation powder foundation. As the 1st micro-vibrating mineral foundation, this technology is said to give pixel-precise complexion result with...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 20, 2010,
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Celebrities
Minimally glamorous beauty accessorized what seemed to be a never-ending assortment of one-shouldered dresses at Sunday night’s rainy Golden Globes ceremony. Chloë Sevigny, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Drew Barrymore fought the weather with sleek, pulled-back chignons, while Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock worked lower, looser side-parted adaptations of the same style. There were some updo dissenters as well, with Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts bucking the humidity and keeping their tresses... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 19, 2010,
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Celebrities
I don't know about you, but I am totally a Red Carpet junkie! For someone who doesn't wake up early, I make it a point to wake up to catch every live broadcast of Award Shows every start of the year. Yesterday's 67th Annual Golden Globes Award was on in Star World live via satellite. Frankly, the show wasn't as good as last year's and most of the attendees weren't as show-stopping either -- maybe because of the unexpected rain that ruined most of their dresses and hair do's while walking on t...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 19, 2010,
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Collection
If you were among the millions of people who flocked to see Avatar in 3-D when it came out last month (or, perhaps like us, you’ve seen it twice after a misguided 2-D experience left you wanting more), you’ve witnessed the preview for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. The 3-D visual spectacular will likely garner plenty of oohs and ahhs when it finally debuts in March. Until then, there are a few beauty collections inspired by the film to keep your impatience at bay. OPI has put out fou... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 19, 2010,
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Make-up Looks
An old British Vogue editorial starring Sasha Pivovarova has been circulating the blogosphere today, thanks to one of my favorite websites devoted to fashion photos, and it’s screaming “spring” in a way that’s made me temporarily forget about the cool chill outside. Go on, take a good long look. Pivovarova, whose angular face is frequently utilized in a hauntingly beautiful kind of way, is the picture of soft romance here thanks to the power of pink. It’s really the trifecta of the ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 19, 2010,
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When Guerlain launched its Météorites collection way back in 1987, it revolutionized the practice of applying powder. Run-of-the-mill pressed powders in a range of nude colors were replaced by colorful cardboard boxes filled with luminescent balls in skin-correcting shades, allegedly inspired by Marie Antoinette’s own makeup arsenal. For spring, the brand has reformulated the popular product and relaunched it in a newly designed, marbleized compact. You still get the subtle violet scent f... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 5, 2010,
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Contests
When
a former colleague from L'Oreal, product manager of Kérastase, invited me to
join a contest for the brand he's handling, I can only say nothing but yes.
Aside from the fact that he's a friend, every being of me adores Kérastase
entirely -- from their top selling Oléo Relax Serum when I still had long
straight natural black hair, to their Bain Chroma Riche when I finally decided
to chop off my locks and highlight it with at least three tones. One trial of
my first ever kérastase shamp... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, December 27, 2009,
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News
Etude House, a cosmetics retail brand that successfully marked itself in Asia, has finally landed in Manila. Founded in Korea in 2005, Etude is finally available locally as it launched its first store on December 20, 2009 in SM Mega Mall A -- the most recently opened branch following its successful expansion in Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia. The brand differentiates itself from other cosmetic names as it proclaims itself as "a total beauty solution shop as if conceived from a fairytale, rese... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, December 8, 2009,
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Celebrities
In the new film Precious directed by Lee Daniels, the talented Mariah Carey takes on the role of a makeup-free Harlem social worker named “Ms. Weiss.” The filmmaker’s vision was to add a level of realness to the movie by not using makeup on much of his cast, which included Mariah Carey (pictured above). She is almost unrecognizable, but it adds to the realness of the film as Carey explains. “They totally changed me,” Carey said. “I didn’t want to look in the mirror. It was beyon...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, December 8, 2009,
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Tips
One late night, a friend IM-ed me and asked about the shelf life of nail polish. You see, just like me, she does her nails DIY style rather than lavishing her bucks in nail salons. We both admitted to stockpiling bottles of lacquer in cabinets, drawers, and boxes—anywhere you can safely store limited-edition Chanel offerings to go-to colors from Essie, Nars, OPI, and Zoya to generic local Asian brands — but there was bit of indecision between us as to how long we could feasibly keep up th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 7, 2009,
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Collection
Back in the day, Interview with the Vampire was one of my fave movies while Buffy the Vampire Slayer became an obsession of most. But I must admit that I came to theTwilight saga a little later than most. And while I can’t claim that I read the books, there is no denying that most (especially girls) found a certain addictive quality to them. Last week, I myself devouredNew Moon, the second of the Twilight Saga series, the movie.
There's no surprise that most companies are making the most o...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 7, 2009,
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Celebrities
It was announced just December 4 that Julia Roberts, a.k.a. Pretty Woman, a.k.a. Erin Brockovich, a.k.a. the biggest actress in all of Hollywood, has accepted a spokesperson deal with Lancôme. The financial specifics and details of her product affiliations have not been disclosed, but it was heard that it's slated to launch in 2010. It’s likely a seven-figure deal, but I'm less interested in the financials than the fact that after two endorsement-free decades in the limelight, Roberts has ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 9, 2009,
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Celebrities
Since parting with her signature platinum spikes, Agyness Deyn has been coming up with innovative ways to make her new ‘do equally statement-making. What better way to accessorize over-the-eye fringe than by emphasizing the lower lash line? Her Shu Uemura Black Velvet Feathers False Eyelashes come off a bit costume-y and doll-like at the 13th Annual 2009 ACE Awards, but Deyn does love spectacle, so we couldn’t expect anything else.
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 9, 2009,
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News
Last November 2, something entirely epic happened. To celebrate the announcement that Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper have been named the latest faces of the MAC AIDS Fund, both women gathered in the same room—Champagne in hand—all but a foot away from us. (Calling the moment “life-changing” would not be an overstatement.) The newest campaign, which is called From Our Lips, will break on February 25 in Canada and the US and includes two new lipsticks, aptly called MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipsti... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 9, 2009,
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Celebrities
Leighton Meester is doing for blush what Blair Waldorf did for the headband; the perfectly pink cheek is becoming her signature. At last night’s Swarovski-hosted book launch for Gossip Girlcostume designer Eric Daman’sYou Know You Want It: Style-Inspiration-Confidence, the show’s star placed the happy hue on her apples and dragged it outward toward her cheekbones for contouring. I, too have been feeling a little rouge of late, and have been leaning toward liquid and cream formulations, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 9, 2009,
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News
Tom Pecheux has always been one of my favorite makeup artists. There’s his soft-spoken French accent and his perfectly calm, collected, and kind demeanor during the craziness that is fashion week, but what really gets me is his expert ability to paint faces in a natural and beautiful way. There’s also something cool about the fact that despite his early links to Shiseido, he’s been answering to no one for the past few seasons. While his equally renowned peers snatched up creative direct... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 9, 2009,
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Reviews
Thirty-two years ago, Yves Saint Laurent rocked the perfume world with the introduction of Opium. It was the exotic sexpot’s answer to Chanel No. 5’s timeless elegance, with suggestive naked advertising to boot. Starting next year, the mandarin, bergamot, jasmine, and sweet myrrh eau will be sporting a “modern” makeover courtesy of Stefano Pilati and Fabien Baron. The duo has designed both a new bottle and an advertising campaign for the fragrance starring Karen Elson. Junkies will be... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 9, 2009,
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Celebrities
This time of year, the decreased amount of sunlight typically has us thinking about going a shade or two darker with our hair. Nicole Richie seems to be on the same tip, displaying at the March of Dimes Fourth Annual Celebration of Babies gala last weekend a transitional color that utilized face-framing highlights to assist in the grow-out process from blond to brunette. Are you a fan of the mother of two’s fall look, or do you prefer her more SoCal and sun-kissed?
This Italian-made professional make-up table/case was created with a modern design and durable functionality ensuring you the finest of quality and craftmanship.
Dimensions: 625 X 480 X 165 (in mm)
Easy transport for frequent travel
Comes with a mirror, an electric system, and multifunctional compartments
Built with an adjustable telescopic stand system
Incorporated telescopic handle trolley, stands, and rubber wheels
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 3, 2009,
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Forget oil pastels and watercolors. Hair is emerging as both artistic medium and muse of late. Between architectural experiments on runway and recent films like Chris Rock’s Good Hair, shiny, frizzy, straight, and curly strands alike are taking center stage. Hair’em Scare’em(Gestalten, 2009) will be released stateside this month and aims to add to this increasingly popular discourse with 224 pages of artistic expression in graphic, interior, fashion, and jewelry design as well as photo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 3, 2009,
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News
Word that Charlotte Gainsbourg would front Nicolas Ghesquière’s first foray into fragrance for the house of Balenciaga spread like wildfire when it was announced over the summer, and finally we’ve got some more news to share about the highly anticipated scent that bows in February. Perfumer Olivier Polge—he of Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb and Eau Mega fame—has produced a floral chypre fragrance. Ghesquière apparently gave Polge a list of smells he liked, including floor wax, gasoline, c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 3, 2009,
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News
Michael Kors is the latest designer to embrace the world of color cosmetics. The Project Runway judge has inked a deal with Estée Lauder to bring his "Very Hollywood" concept from fragrance to makeup. Scheduled to launch in January, the 19-piece line is awash in beige, corals, pinks, and shimmer. Less about “heavy makeup” than it is about a “sporty glow,” the collection is an homage to a low-key, modern Hollywood glamour that the designer equates with wearing flip-flops and eating gr...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
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Collection
Fine art and makeup artistry share many similarities as media. The precision and skill it takes to put charcoal to paper or brush to canvas are duly needed for placing pigment on lips and eyes. Make Up For Ever presents perhaps the best example of this crossover, seeing as how its founder, Dany Sanz, essentially introduced the concept of body painting to Europe in the seventies, ultimately creating a line of professional cosmetics to be used on stage, on screen, on the runway, and eventually ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
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Make-up Looks
As the creative director behind Illamasqua and Gareth Pugh’s go-to makeup artist, Alex Box isn’t really known for her way with the “natural look.” Case in point: For Pugh’s Spring Presentation, Box sent ashen gray faces onto the runway, with red eyes for that extra touch of creepy. Her unique ability to turn cosmetics into conceptual art went on display at Kentish Town’s newly opened Annroy Gallery last week, where Box, clad in a black-and-white sequined Pugh number—with top hat... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
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Reviews
Whether or not you’re ready to accept it, the holidays are quickly approaching. It’s unclear what actually demarcates the beginning of the season—whether it’s the first appearance of Christmas lights or the nascent pangs of stress that come with making your Thanksgiving travel plans—but in our world, the arrival of repackaged makeup sets means it has begun. Dior has proven particularly adept at luring consumers this time of year by miniaturizing its coveted Cannage tote and re-creat... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
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Reviews
Fragrance can be a mystifying beast. With all the celebrity endorsements, eye-catching bottles, elaborate marketing campaigns, and expansive ingredients lists, it’s often hard to sort out the winners from the stinkers. Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez set out to do just that with their new book, Perfumes: The A-Z Guide (Penguin; 2009). A leading scholar in the field of olfactory science (and the subject of Chandler Burr’s tomeThe Emperor of Scent), Turin brings his renowned expertise to the t...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, September 30, 2009,
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Announcements
Get your favorite cosmetics 40-60% off retail price AND be able to help our fellowmen in need. Proceeds from the Beauty Luxe Sale will go directly to the victims of typhoon Ondoy.
Where: The Enterprise Center - Level 3, Tower 2
(Corner Ayala Ave. and Paseo de Roxas, Makati City)
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, September 24, 2009,
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Announcements
The Exclusive Cosmetics Sale continues!
Where: The Enterprise Center - Level 3, Tower 2
(Corner Ayala Ave. and Paseo de Roxas, Makati City)
When: October 1 and 2 2009
Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Beauty junkies listen! Get hold of your favorite beauty products at 40-60% off retail price at the Beauty Luxe Cosmetics Sale! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend your bucks without emptying your purses. Brand new limited edition and top sellers of Kerastase, Shiseido, Guerlain, L'Oreal, Shu Uemura,...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 15, 2009,
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Celebrities
With fashion week in full swing, it’s easy to forget that there are pictures being taken outside of New York City right now. But Drew Barrymore snapped us to attention with a new hairstyle last night at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Whip It. Perhaps taking cues from Daphne Guinness’ popular skunk stripe, Barrymore decided to play with black and white, blunt-cutting her medium-length blond locks and dip-dying the ends in dark pigment. It’s interesting, to say the le...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 15, 2009,
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Trend Reports
Nothing says “American sportswear” quite like the image of the girl-next-door models that dominated the 1970's and early eighties —Brooke Shields, more specifically whose long locks and big bushy brows defined the era. To properly simulate the Blue Lagoon star backstage at Alexander Wang 2 days ago, Redken’s Guido Palau added long extensions to models’ hair for drama, prepping them with a thickening lotion to provide a texturized, matte effect. Then he crafted thick, low-slung braid...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 15, 2009,
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News
Those who know me well know that I am marginally obsessed with Gina Brooke. The Shu Uemura Artistic Director known for her dedication to great skin above all, Brooke is the only person Madonna lets tend to her increasingly youthful complexion for personal appearances and live shows. I got word a few weeks ago that Brooke, fresh off Madge’s Sticky & Sweet tour, would be making a rare appearance at the tents to key the makeup team at Vivienne Tam, which made the designer’s show last night a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 15, 2009,
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Trend Reports
I’ve always been slightly on the fence about colored mascaras. In theory, they strike us as an interesting way to do something a little different with your typical beauty routine; in practice, they come across more juvenile than chic. They are here to stay, though, at least for the short term, making appearances in a slew of recent color collections, from YSL to Estee Lauder, and at yesterday’s DKNY show. “Donna [Karan] wanted something youthful and fresh with a fun accent,” makeup ar... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, September 13, 2009,
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Trend Reports
Alright. We may only be three days into the spring shows, but we’re going to go ahead and call it: the Statement Lip is here to stay, with the season’s predictable nudes and sheer pastel glosses being replaced by the deep, opulent pouts popular for Fall. Lucia Pieroni’s handiwork backstage at Jason Wu yesterday sealed the deal. In an attempt to recreate a “Tim Burton girl with big, simple sparkling eyes and amazing lips,” Pieroni came up with three different lip shades, each more de...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, September 13, 2009,
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Trend Reports
Backstage at the Vena Cava show, models were walking between the hair and makeup stations sporting deep violet pouts, a hue that tends to be included in the fall color palette more so than spring. “Makeup doesn’t have to be seasonal,” makeup artist Lloyd Simmonds explained of the custom color he created using four different shades of MAC Pro Lipmix in White, Burgundy, Red, and Blue. Unwilling to make the call that darker lip shades will persist into next year (”this is my first show!...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, September 13, 2009,
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Trend Reports
The fishtail braid is a style we’ve always admired from afar but have never really been able to master. So we couldn’t resist the opportunity to get a step-by-step guide from Nackie Karcher, owner and head stylist of The Parlour Brooklyn, who perfected the look at Hayden-Harnett’s presentation this week. Inspired by the designers’ “stranded in the desert” direction, Karcher spritzed Davines Defining Texturizer on models’ hair to add density and volume, and then gave each of them... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, September 4, 2009,
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Celebrities
I'm not exactly sure where to begin here—with Rihanna’s adorable, front-tie headscarf or her super sick zebra-print nails (are they Minx? Hand designs? Airbrush? So many questions!). Suffice it to say, she heeded Six Flags’ “It’s Playtime” motto on a visit to the Valencia, California, park yesterday. Personally, I'm not amused with her latest beauty roller-coaster ride.
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, September 4, 2009,
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Celebrities
As most New Yorkers (and diehard Sex and the City fans) know, the fearsome foursome have begun shooting the sequel to the acclaimed HBO series’ first film. Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted on set yesterday in Manhattan sporting two different hairstyles—tight corkscrews and a looser version with cascading waves—which got us to thinking about some of her best tresses from the show’s almost six-year run. And so, we thought we’d conjure a meeting of the minds and give you access to the ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 25, 2009,
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Announcements
Where: ATELIER DEBBIE CO, 2/F JUPITER PLACE MAKATI When: SEPTEMBER 2 - 12 2009 Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Beauty junkies listen! Get hold of your favorite beauty products at 40-60% off retail price at the Beauty Luxe Cosmetics Sale! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend your bucks without emptying your purses. Brand new limited edition and top sellers of Kerastase, Shiseido, Guerlain, L'Oreal, Shu Uemura, Ralph Lauren, Benefit and that of other cosmetic brands are available. Whatever your ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, August 9, 2009,
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Reviews
Calluses, corns, cracked heels, ingrown toenails—the list of gross-outs went on and on in yesterday’s New York Times' article about widespread foot neglect (and the subsequent shame that goes along with it). But there was one common foot complaint it didn’t get into. We’re talking about blisters, which more often than not are caused by a very attractive, albeit uncomfortable, pair of shoes. When fashion trumps function—and it so often does— Band Aid Blister Block is a quick and ea... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 5, 2009,
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Reviews
After they met on the slopes in Telluride (where all great ideas are hatched), Lauren Bush partnered with Bobbi Brown for the latest installment of her successful Feed bag line. The result of their collaboration, an organic makeup bag, will be filled with three of Brown’s best-selling lip glosses in Petal, Rose Sugar, and Aubergine when it goes on sale in October. It also does double duty as a clutch, and proceeds from its $50 price tag go to the United Nation's World Food Program's Food fo...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, July 30, 2009,
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Reviews
I used to be
scared to dye my hair with any colorant up until three years ago when I decided
to chop my long locks. You see, with short hair, you can do pretty much
whatever without feeling guilty that you're slowly killing your hair with
chemicals. After all, all those "dead" and damaged part of your
strands gets cut off anyway every trim time. However, when trying to grow out
your short 'do to long 'do again, the effort doubles up as you need to make
sure that your grown out hair isn't goin... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, July 28, 2009,
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Reviews
90% of make-up artists I know
in the industry share one distinct obsession: mascara. No matter how great your
eyeshadow or blush or lipstick application you did, it wouldn't be complete
without enhancing those lashes. Just see of how the eyelash perming and weaving
business skyrocketed in the past year and you'd know how women adores long lush
prettied up lashes.
I myself spend not so much on buying expensive mascaras as I always toss them once they're three months old. I find it impractical... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, July 27, 2009,
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News
If Forever 21’s recent venture into swimwear went well with your shopping budget for summer, you’ll be excited to know that they’ve got something even more recessionista-friendly planned for Fall. Yes, that’s right, the discounted retailer known for its ability to reproduce popular designer styles and sell them at a fraction of the cost plans to enter the beauty market later this year, according to WWD. And with that whole lawsuit nearly behind them, there’s plenty of room to rip of...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, July 27, 2009,
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Celebrities
Katherine Heigl appears to have arrived at that crossroads in her career faced by so many others before her, that moment when a conscious decision is made to leave the blonde bombshell associations behind and head for more respectable brunette pastures. Or perhaps she was just in the mood for a change. Either way, the once and future Grey’s Anatomy star turned up to the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie The Ugly Truth with a new set of auburn locks. (Whether it will help or hinder her a...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, July 27, 2009,
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Celebrities
Those J.Crew cardi sets and the Jason Wu inaugural gown may have made headlines, but this right here is front-page news if we’ve ever seen it: The First Lady has appeared to cut her hair, foregoing the increasingly popular "lob" in favor of a shorter, more conservative version of Posh Spice’s early trips to the chopping block. While the look becomes the First Lady (there are few things that couldn’t), we are a little disappointed with what seems to be a move toward the more traditiona...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, July 27, 2009,
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Reviews
I think I've mentioned Benefit cosmetics approximately 1000 times on my multiply blog because I absolutely adore BeneTint to the point where it has established permanent residency in my makeup bag and I've repurchased it no less than 4 times despite its tendency to stain everything I own including my passport. After finishing my last broken bottle, I decided to try out its new twist on their cult-fave, the Posie Tint -- a lighter version of Benefit's cult-favorite BeneTint. This just-kissed t...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, July 26, 2009,
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Reviews
I was doing my last-minute shopping before leaving L.A. and as always, I needed to stop by Sephora. I burnt almost all my shopping money with glosses and mascaras last week so this week, I was looking for something worth my left-over buck. I'm not a huge fan of palettes as in my experience, I only get to use 2 colors in the set. But I just couldn't resist getting myself this Tarte Femme Fatale eye palette! I felt that all the colors were wearable and great for traveling. You can go au natural...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, July 21, 2009,
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Interviews
The fact that Jennifer Lopez ascribes to the gospel of La Mer for her perfectly smooth, radiant skin is fairly common knowledge, although her signature bronzed glow has little to do with the miracle cream. Chalk that up to the self-described “King of Bling” makeup artist Scott Barnes, who has been tending to the singer-turned-actress’ honey-gold complexion since Jenny from the Block became J. Lo. I caught up on an interview article with Barnes on the set of Lopez’s new flick, The Back... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, July 21, 2009,
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Welcome to my new website! This now will be the new port of my blog entries, which were ones compiled in my multiply site. Feel free to visit my old entries and some behind-the-scenes-at-work photos athttp://diorco.multiply.com. However, from this day forward, all my entries on beauty, make-up and anything related to it will be posted on this site. I'll also be posting updates on the works I've been doing as a make-up artist and stylist. Thank you so much for viewing my new site! Cheers, Dior ... Continue reading ...
Last year has been a big year for my blog, gaining more than a handful of followers and subscribers plus sponsors who’ve been so generous with their products. For your continuous trust and support, it’s time I give back!
Q: I always wake up with pillow creases on my face. What's the fastest way to remove and smooth them away?
For some reason, a couple of my friends are suddenly jumping into the fitness wagon. I recognize their excitement. The thought of starting a new workout regimen is too exhilarating until you begin your first few sessions and realize that the lean and flab-free body image you have in your head isn't enough motivation to make you want to continue. So here are some tips, based on my humble little experience, to help you stay motivated to power through your work-out 
Q: I'm not comfortable wearing too much make-up on and I only like to put on blush and nothing else. Do you think blush is enough to enhance my face? Can you please give me tips on how to enhance my features with just blush?
Q: Is it advisable to trim lashes? I have been using Rapidlash and noticed new hair growth. Thing is, my lashes are now uneven. Some a lot longer than others.
Q: How do I shift attention away from my dark under-eye circles! Even if I pile on concealer, they are still visible. Help!
Q: Is it damaging to wear your hair in a ponytail every day? I think I look better with my hair in a ponytail but I'm scared it the elastics damage my hair.
Kate Middleton's wedding beauty look was the first thing I eyed on when I saw the live feed of the Royal Wedding last Friday. The new Duchess of Cambridge chose to keep her hair down and long in soft waves, topped off with an understated lace veil over her Cartier tiara. Her flowy hair was courtesy of her longtime stylist, James Pryce of Richard Ward salon in London."Catherine’s bridal look is called the 'demi chignon' — an updo style which combines a classic bridal look with a regal, cou...
Q: Is it true that waterproof mascaras are bad for the lashes? 
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Q: I have rosacea and a very sensitive skin. What make-up would you recommend that can combat the redness and at the same time suitable for my sensitive skin?
Do you have those days when you just feel so lazy to put make-up on? Don't get me wrong, I love—live—for beauty products and truly believe that every women can benefit from a little makeup. But can't I have a day off? As a make-up artist, I'm really not allowed to, but I would love to go out on a Saturday and just let my skin breathe.
A: If there are no signs of skin sensitivity such as breakouts or redness, then you can continue to wear your makeup daily. Just make sure to remove your makeup every night before hopping into bed to get rid of any bacteria that could clog pores or cause irritation. This also allows your skin to optimally regenerate. Try Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil (₱1,800 - ₱4,800 in Rustan's and Shu Uemura Powerplant),...
Just in case you were looking for another good reason to eat your vegetables, here it is: They make you beautiful—and not just in some vague, a-good-diet-gives-you-a-healthy-glow sense. Researchers at St. Andrews and Bristol universities in Great Britain studied the relationship between skin color and attractiveness, and discovered that people with yellow undertones to their skin were thought to look particularly healthy and attractive. The study, reported in the Daily Mail, also establishe...
Brush your teeth, apply your eyelash grower, and jump into bed. There's apparently a new nightly method to getting those fluttery, Bambi-like lashes: Rapidlash.
Q: I have dark under eye circles. Is there any way to get rid of them for good? I'm so tired of putting on concealer everyday.
The runways reported Spring beauty trends for 2011 to be all about metallics. However, since we're in a country with high humidity, I doubt that it would look flattering on everyone especially on those with oily skin. The best compromise -- a bit of highlighter. So here I offer some advice on how to pull off shimmering highlighter without looking like you were soaked in grease. 
What I love the most about new year? It's the only time when you're allowed to push the reset button and go for a fresh start, a new beginning. I know though from 20+ new years that it's pretty difficult to stick to habit changes. So let's just have a deal, pick one from the 8 beauty resolutions I listed below and stick to it (I don't want to hear the word try; that just allows the self to fail), and I promise you that by the time 2011 is almost over, you'll be seeing great beauty benefits ev...
A recent story in People claims Pete Wentz actually isn't a fan of wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's recently-cropped hair. Her new cut is sharp and crisp—she looks sophisticated, more like the hip young mom she is and less like a teenage pop star she used to be. But it isn't really a surprise that no matter how much I like her new style, her husband might not. The beauty lore has always been that men prefer women to have long hair. In my own life, it proves certainly as true. I've had a chin-len...
Apparently, a new study from Manchester University found that men notice lips far more than other features on the face. Scientists used eye-tracking software to show that, in ten seconds, men will spend more than half of that time staring at a woman’s lips. Geoff Beattie, who led the investigation, examines the red lip trend that started way before Swift took the stage (or was even born). “Our research suggests that lip color and perceived attractiveness are still inextricably linked, wit...
Q: Why does my eyeliner always smear and get smudgy?
It was cute to see Hilary Swank pair an aqua eyeliner with her aqua-colored dress. Today, I just heard that Diane Kruger used to pick out dresses based on whether they would match her signature red lips. While I'm not thinking "will this halter dress go with my favorite shadow?" when shopping, I definitely put thought into how my makeup will jive with the rest of my outfit. "When I want to stand out, I wear vivid orange-red lips—so I have to make sure my clothes balance them. I usually go w...
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Newsflash: flamingos are totally vain. The flashy pink fowl actually apply "natural make-up" to their feathers in order to stand out and attract a mate, a recent study published online in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, a Springer journal, reports.
The scientists from the Doñana Biological Station in Seville, Spain who conducted the research, observed the birds rubbing orange, red and yellow pigments called carotenoids from their preen gland (located at the base of their tail feathers) ...
In my 
Wrinkles: Retinoids are a form of vitamin C, which is a known wrinkle reducer. They work by helping your body naturally produce more collagen, and more collagen means less wrinkles. A few foods high in vitamin C are brocolli, berries, citr...
"In today's modern world our skin is exposed to many harsh elements. Pollution, UV rays, drying air-con, and sweaty humidity, all take their toll and can leave your skin looking damaged and tired.
So today Twangoo are offering you a chance to brighten and rejuvenate your skin at the famous House of Obagi.
If you saw Gossip's Girl latest episode last Monday, you're probably just as eager as I to talk about the braid hairstyle Serena wore to Chuck's charity benefit. (Translation for non-Gossip-fans: Here's a really interesting braid hairstyle worn by the lovely Blake Lively). So, Blake's hair was stick-straight and loose, but the ends of one front section were woven into a thick braid. Ie've seen braids incorporated into loose, long hairstyles many times before, but usually they are smaller and/...
I never really had any problems with blackheads until recently, but I imagine most of you have been facing these pesky spots for a time now. So here are some tips on ditching these little buggers. Rid yourself of some of the ones you have now and prevent getting more in the future.
Have you heard about the latest scoop on the next new wrinkle-fighting
product? Well if you've read that question pretty well, the answer is in it.
Apparently, this new anti-aging product will be found in the grocery store. And
not in the beauty aisle, but in the frozen foods section! Yes, right up there
next to your favorite pint of Ben & Jerry's. A beauty company is actually
taking the idea of anti-aging "cream" to a whole new literal level.
Rumor has it that Unilever--one of the big beauty...
As someone who's education, training and experience have been in the field of marketing, I only but know that sometimes, it's not at all about the quality of the product but the promotion budget that sets the price. More often than not, a four-digit branded cream is as good as a moisturizer quarter of its price. So make sure you visit not only the beauty counters of high-end cosmetics, but those in department stores (even drugstores) as well.
As promised in my last blog post on HD make-up, I'll be recommending an HD make-up worth investing in. The only HD make-up I ever trusted was Makeup For Ever for its 
With
the dawn of HD (high definition) technology, it seems that everything else
needs to work twice as hard. Newer, high-definition TV sets can project larger
images with 5 times the resolution of analog versions. So everything from
wardrobe malfunctions to the care instructions on a host’s outfit will air in
much more vivid detail. With this in mind, almost all cosmetic companies
followed suit and added HD make-up in their product lines. 
Sipping only hot or warm drinks might do more harm than you'd expect. I happen to know a couple of friends and relatives who avoid drinking cold drinks to avoid slowing down their metabolism. I even know someone who proclaims that she lost five pounds just by drinking hot drinks for a month! New studies suggest that one of the best ways to take care of your skin is to keep your body cool. Even though you might not be out in the sun as much, anything that raises your body temperature—be it s...
Freida Pinto brought glamour to a whole new level with these glossy curls at the premiere of You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger at the Toronto Film Festival. I'm coveting her look, created by stylist Jonathan Hanousek, and now he's sharing his step-by-step instructions for how we can re-create the style on our own.
Raven beauty Anne Hathaway has debuted her new short pixie cut while filming her new movie in France. Fans of the Devil Wears Prada star were shocked that she pulled an Emma Watson, for the same reason that the look is required for a movie. But damn, we've been had: The new pixie cut Anne Hathaway’s been sporting around town is not in fact a crop at all; it’s a wig—and a damn good one, too! Her representative has confirmed that the new shorn look is nothing other than movie magic and is...
One of
the major health problems during rainy season is the incidence of dengue. The
Department of Health (DOH) fears that there could be 80,000 dengue cases by the
end of 2010, as the number of patients continues to go up. As of August 14
this year, 54,659 dengue cases have been recorded nationwide. From this figure,
2,966 cases were recorded in the first two weeks of August alone and forecasted
to exceed July cases of 17,000.
Call it a case of indecision or perhaps a love affair with California surfer culture: Two-tone hair is clearly the do to rock before summer ends. 
Most people I know rely on pencils when defining their brows as it's the easiest way to "draw". However, it gives out that "drawn on" look with those, making brows look harsh and unnatural. As for powders, I feel that the loose pigments make the brows look bland and inexact. Personally, I prefer shading my arches with cake or wax product as the moist texture makes brows look more groomed afterwards, and it leaves a nice tint that makes your brows look more distinct. The pigments are not as vi...
In Allure's August issue, Eva Mendes confesses that she's been wearing the same fragrance sinceseventh grade, "I wanted to smell like a woman then, so I bought Estée Lauder Knowing." I haven't been going steady with our fragrance for that long, but I can certainly relate to Mendes's love and loyalty.
This weekend in the Hamptons, Ashley Greene showed up at a benefit for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund with a shorter, just-past-the-collarbone haircut. Although most are suckers for long, flowing hair, I'm sure every woman adores the bounce and effortlessness of Greene's new length. So how do you know when you need a real haircut? Hairstylist Oscar Blandi explains the signs:
There are some things that get better with time, and Sarah Jessica Parker's hair is definitely one of them. Just check out her look at last Monday night's New York City SATC 2 premiere: I'm not only loving her new buttery blonde color with it's bleached-out ends, darker crown, and haphazard highlights—I'm dying to appropriate her perfectly undone waves. They reminded me of some tricks I learned from celeb hairstylist Luigi Murenu, who famously softened Madonna's image with Botticelli waves ...
Makeup is meant for your face—but keeping it there gets a lot harder once summer hits. Here are some helpful tips on how to stop the stuff from melting into your Pimms cup when the mercury rises.
These days, my iPhone ringtone has been put into its original default. But in Japan, things are much more creative—there are ringtones that help people lose weight or cure their allergies, according to claims by the Japan Ringing Tone Laboratory. BBC News reports that you can even get a specific "therapeutic" ring based on your sign (the one for Taurus, the bull, reportedly moos). The Laboratory is helmed by the guy who invented Bow Lingual, the program that claimed to translate dog barking...
Ah, beauty sleep. You've heard of it. Maybe even gotten a night of it. But wake up gorgeous after every seven of slumber? That's always been the stuff of dreams—until now. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll want to do before going to bed this evening:
We're pretty excited about breaking out the sandals this summer, but if you're not able to squeeze regular pedicures into your calendar—or your budget—don't be afraid to try it on your own at home. Here's how:
Turns out that night creams and facelifts can only do so much to combat the signs of aging, according to a study published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Physicians at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found that our facial bones change pretty dramatically as we age, largely contributing to an older appearance. CT scans of 120 hospital patients showed that the most noticeable shift was that the angle of the jaw increases. (Seriously, check out the 
Peter Philips, Chanel’s creative director of makeup, has a knack for pulling out specific elements of Karl Lagerfeld’s sartorial vision and reinterpreting them in beauty terms. Who could forget Philips’ ivory-coated lash lines and pearl-tipped fingers to complement the house’s all-white Spring ‘09 Couture show, or his jade nail from Fall ‘09, a shade that was plucked directly from the similarly colored tweeds and accessories that Lagerfeld sent down the runway? For Fall '10, Phili...
Jessica Simpson's new show, The Price of Beauty, which starts at 10 P.M. EDT today March 15 will examine how people perceive beauty differently all over the world. VH1 posted a preview video that gives a glimpse into Simpson's trips to Paris as well as Uganda, where women intentionally gain weight before marriage in order to look more attractive to their husbands. As Simpson, who's had struggles with how people perceive her weight, says, "This is the complete opposite of everything I've ever ...
Trend forecasts have been saying over and over that for fall 2010, there's a major focus on brows: They're a little darker, a bit elongated—all in all, more prominent. But at Balenciaga, makeup artist Pat McGrath took the strong-brows idea and really rolled with it, turning several of the models' eyebrows one of seven sorbet colors. If the idea of baby pink, mint green, robin's-egg blue, or pale orange brows sounds more disgusting than delicious, you have to check out the photos from the sh...
The fashion world gets a lot of flack for using too-skinny models—and now there's talk about making some changes. In New York City last February 11, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (a non-profit trade association) held a panel discussion called "The Beauty of Health: Resizing the Sample Size." Panelists including designer Zac Posen, model Doutzen Kroes (shown, in a recent Victoria's Secret show), and casting agent James Scully shared their experiences working in the industry. Kr...
Marc Jacobs is like the M Night Shyamalan of New York Fashion Week: His show always includes a surprise twist. This time, he chose to cast mostly unknown models, many of whom had never ever walked a runway. Then, he added two girls to the show who weren't even models at all—just cool chicks he plucked from the streets of New York to walk his famous runway. (We'd like to know which streets those are so we can start hanging out on them and wait for our MJ discovery moment.)
There I was last week, getting perked up for yet another season of New York Fashion Week shows, when a segment on how the whole shindig came about came on YouTube. WNYC, an NPR station, provided the history of the bi-annual event -- I thought it would be fun to pass on some of the cool things I learned:
Everyone who has gotten close to my personal beauty kit knows that I'm not a lipstick girl. I'm one of people who just can't stand having color stains on her coffee cups. However, because of my naturally pale lips, I need to add a hint of color. It's been 8 years now since I started using cheek and lip stains on my pucker but it has always been an issue to me the delivery system of the product. I can't afford a change of clothes if ever the product drops on my top! Thank God 
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