Whole Foods’ Beauty Week

Whole Foods’ “hello, beauty” bag

 

For the third year in a row, Whole Foods Market is hosting its Beauty Week. Beginning this Wednesday, from March 22-28, all cosmetics and facial care are 25% off!

BONUS: Trilogy products will be an EXTRA 25% off during Beauty Week, so this is the time to stock up.

INSIDER TIP: Stop in on Friday, March 24 for a limited-edition “hello, beauty” bag. The product-stuffed bag (shown above) is worth $90, but they’ll be selling it for just $18 while supplies last. This is an awesome chance to experience natural and organic products for those who haven’t.

Bag includes:

• Acure Pore Clarifying Red Clay Facial Mask (full size!)
• Andalou Naturals Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk
• Dermae Hydrating Night Creme
• Hauschka Facial Toner
• evanhealy Wild Carrot Nourishing Eye Balm (full size!)
• Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive
• Mineral Fusion Volumizing Mascara (full size!)
• Trilogy CoQ10 Booster Oil
• Pacifica Devocean Tenderness Lipstick (full size!)
• Weleda Soothing Facial Lotion
• Whole Foods Market Peony Mint Blackberry Hand Cream (full size!)

The organic cotton “hello, beauty” bags were handcrafted by artists in India using traditional techniques of dabu indigo mud-printing, power loom weaving, and hand-tasseling.

For those not wanting to put up the $18, enter to win a free “hello, beauty” bag by sharing your favorite clean beauty products on IG or Twitter using #CleanBeautyFaves, starting March 22.

All Whole Foods markets are participating.

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NARS Oscar Beauties

I told my nieces that the main takeaway from La La Land is that a girl’s biggest inspiration always comes from her aunt. At only 8 and 10, I could see the doubt in their eyes.

But when I said that Emma Stone has looked like perfection on every red carpet this season, they both agreed with great big smiles. And Emma didn’t disappoint last night either.

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In a shimmering 1920s inspired gold Givenchy Haute Couture gown (and subtle Planned Parenthood pin!), Emma’s Oscar-winning look was flawless.

Though no matter what she wears, it’s her attitude, honesty, and famously expressive green eyes that always seem to light up the lens.

And no one knows Emma’s eyes better than Rachel Goodwin. As her longtime makeup artist, Goodwin is the talent behind every one of Emma’s gorgeous beauty looks.

“Emma’s [Oscar] look was all about [old] Hollywood Glamour – her makeup was inspired by the romantic paintings by Dante Gabriel Rossetti.”

Key NARS products Goodwin used:

• Velvet Matte Skin Tint
• Orgasm Liquid Blush (due out Spring 2017)
• Audacious Lipstick – Mona

Goodwin also did the makeup for last year’s Best Actress winner Brie Larson. Note to Next Year’s Nominees: Consider getting Rachel Goodwin on your beauty team!

For this year’s Oscars, “My inspiration for Brie’s makeup look was the strong, vibrant and empowered women that were often featured in Helmut Newton’s photography.”

Key NARS products Goodwin used:

• Soft Matte Complete Concealer
• Seaside Sun Wash Diffusing Bronzer (due out Spring 2017. Alternative: try Laguna Bronzer
• Velvet Matte Lip Pencil – Famous Red

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Personally, I didn’t care much for Scarlett Johansson’s Alaïa gown or buzzed hair. That said, her face looked fresh and pretty. And since Scarlett’s makeup artist Frankie Boyd used NARS, I’ll go ahead and include her key products here:

• Soft Matte Complete Concealer
• Orgasm Liquid Blush (due out Spring 2017)
• Velvet Matte Lip Pencil – Get Off

 

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Lastly, in keeping with my NARS theme…

The brand’s International Lead Makeup Stylist Uzo used NARS products on Ava DuVernay’s beautiful face.

“I wanted to emphasize [the] warmth in her complexion while keeping the makeup simple with a classic smoky eye, and lips and cheeks in muted shades of plum and rose.”

Key products Uzo used:

• Radiant Creamy Concealer
• Velvet Shadow Stick – Flibuste
• Velvet Lip Glide – Bound

 

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NARS Cosmetics are available at narscosmetics.com, Sephora, and other fine retailers. 

All those stunning faces and creative spirits aside, that was an Academy Awards broadcast  like most of us have never seen. In the end, I think the right awards wound up in the right hands. But what’s a Hollywood evening without some big time drama?

So bring on the rebels, the ripples from pebbles, the painters, and poets, and plays. And here’s to the fools who dream. Crazy as they may seem. Here’s to the hearts that break. Here’s to the mess we make. 

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Sephora Opens at The Grove (!)

Woo hoo, I’m doing sassy high kicks! Sephora is celebrating its Grand Opening at The Grove today.

Yes, I actually do get excited for every one of their new stores… as with each Sephora comes a slightly different personalty that still maintains all the comfort of my favorite staple beauty products.

And when I see those seven shiny black letters on a storefront outside my normal stomping grounds [insert angels singing here], it’s even more comforting. Judge if you want, but Sephora really does feel like the Mother Ship sometimes.

Anyway, personal ramblings aside, The Grove location offers free (yes FREE!) beauty classes and has a special IQ Technology that helps you find your perfect foundation and lip shades. Also check out the back of the store for a new kind of skincare experience. Cough Lancer Skincare cough cough.

Sephora at The Grove | 189 The Grove Drive | Los Angeles, 90036

#SephoraTheGrove

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Honest Beauty in LA

For those of you who have fallen in love with the The Honest Company, you’re going to love this one…

Today, actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba has opened Honest Beauty in a gorgeous pop-up shop at The Grove (189 The Grove Drive, PS-02, LA 90036). It’s right off the valet entrance, between the escalators and Sprinkles Cupcakes.

The space features the color products, skincare and even art from local artists. Her makeup is versatile, user-friendly, and much better for your punim than the average makeup brand.

My favorites so far:

• Everything Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free SPF 20
• Luminizing Powder – all 3 shades are beautiful!
• Creme Blush – Truly Charming
• Truly Kissable Lip Crayon – Honey Kiss

Head over to The Grove to work with one of the Honest artists and find your best shades. Or, hop online at honestbeauty.com.

Oh! Another beauty suggestion… If you have to stand next to Jessica Alba on a humid 100-degree day, consider putting on some lipstick.

 

xo