FASHION WEEK SS '12

New York Fashion Week.

Let the shows begin!

Fashion's Night Out: Warren-Tricomi and Violent Lips

Warren-Tricomi Salon at The Plaza presents an evening of fashion-forward beauty with Violent Lips. Guests will be treated to complimentary Violent Lip temporary lip tattoo application, makeup touchups and trend-setting fall hair how-tos courtesy of the Warren-Tricomi beauty experts.

I'm not one to promote violence but you've got to try these Violent Lip temporary tattoos, available at Lester's and now as part of a special event at Warren-Tricomi salon for Fashion's Night Out. They come in snakeskin (shown here), rainbow, leopard and fishnet--how can you resist? Pair that with an amazing hair style and makeup application from the Warren-Tricomi expert styling team. On the fence? I trusted them to do my wedding hair and makeup, and was thrilled!

Don't miss this exciting event and a major part of Fashion's Night Out. For more info, go to warrentricomi.com or violentlips.com.

summer makeup look, from celeb makeup artist Mally Roncal

Famous for creating gorgeous “look at me” eyes, style-maker and celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal (Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Mariska Hargitay are fans) brings you expert picks for sultry summer eyes – and cheeks, and lips!

Mally's advice for an easy beach-bound makeup look: Slather on the SPF everywhere! Curl your lashes and coat with waterproof mascara to avoid runaway eye makeup. Give definition to your face with a waterproof brow pencil. Peach is the new pink and that goes double for lip gloss…try Mally Beauty Lip Gloss in Be a Peach or Mally Beauty High Shine Liquid Lipstick in Summer Peach. Don’t skip concealer or you’ll look tired. Mally Beauty Cancellation Conditioning Concealer SPF 25 is the perfect summertime option.

I tried Be a Peach and love it. It's the perfect beachy shade in a super-smoothing texture. I have yet to leave home without it this summer.

Molly also recommends using VISINE® Soothing Wipes as a great product to use at the end of the day. Before you wash your face, gently remove eye makeup (even stubborn waterproof mascara!) with VISINE® Soothing Wipes. Store them in the fridge for an extra-cool, refreshing treat. They really revive tired eyes and feel refreshing after a long day outdoors. They're are also great to stash in your bag for all your summer weekend getaways.

For more info on Molly's beauty looks, go to www.visine.com.

"step into summer" contest, enter today!

There's nothing worse than heading into summer with feet that are less than worthy of showing off. Thanks to Kiss Products, the leader in artificial nail technology, and lovemyshoes.com, you can enter the “Step into Summer” Sweepstakes and give your feet the TLC they deserve. Each winner will receive the colorful beach bag shown here, a Kiss branded beach towel, an assortment of Kiss toenail and at-home pedicure tools, plus a pair of Havaiana Sandals from lovemyshoes.com.

To Enter:

• Entrants must “Like” the Kiss Nails facebook page, submit name, address & email to the contest form

• Facebook fans will have 4 chances to enter on 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 & 7/12 only. One winner will be selected from each day’s entries using a third party random draw service.

To enter, visit: Facebook.com/kissnails & click on “Kiss Freebies”.

summer skin: who wears short shorts?

Tiny skirts, mini dresses and short shorts mean summer is here. But before you head outside to bare all, be sure your skin is smooth, silky and ready to show off. The Remington Smooth & Silky collection comes to the rescue with a brand new shaver that gets the job done (and, btw, looks great on your bathroom countertop).

The details: Dual foils for closer skin contact, a revolutionary hypoallergenic cutting system to combat irritation, and Curve Flex Technology – a contour following trimmer system with a protective guard that effectively trims long hairs and reduces skin irritation – makes these new shavers the bare necessities for a flawless, beach-ready body. All I know is just one shave leaves your legs looking and feeling silky smooth.

There are different options to suit your shaving style: Try the Battery-Operated Shaver ($14.99), the Rechargeable Electric Shaver ($19.99) or the Smooth-Trim Electric Shaver ($39.99). Remington products are available at Walmart and at www.remingtonproducts.com.

happy father's day: gift baskets for guys

• Who says gift baskets are girly? Even the guys in your life need some serious hair products every now and then. Get him this gift basket featuring TIGI Bed Head products from www.stockngo.com and keep his bed head in check all year long.
• What's inside:
• TIGI Bed Head for Men Clean Up Peppermint Shampoo, 8.45 oz
• TIGI Bed Head for Men Clean Up Peppermint Conditioner, 6.76 oz
• TIGI Bed Head Manipulator, 2 oz
• TIGI Bed Head Men Firm Finish Gel, 6.76 oz
• TIGI Bed Head Men Pure Texture Molding Paste, 3.38 oz
• TIGI Bed Head Hard Head Spray, 10 oz
• 1 Paul Mitchell Bamboo Brush
• 1 Nail Brush
• 1 Wood Wicker Basket with Lid

happy father's day: on the move

If the guy in your life is in and out of town, he's probably a pro at packing light. Get him the perfect gift for the Provencal Gentleman – L’Occitane Gentleman of Provence Set ($45). These luxe L’Occitane products offer a rich fragrance full of the rugged and mysterious scents of Provence. The set includes the L’Occitane Shaving Gel, After Shave Balm and Shea Milk Soap. To purchase it as a gift, go to www.loccitane.com.