Limit the use of hand sanitizers. I am guilty of this because I find sanitizers so convenient to use and kills a majority of germs.  But, it contains alcohol and that drys out your hands quickly, especially in winter weather.

Always have a moisturizer handy. In your purse, at work, your room, bathroom, car….
Choose a cream with glycerin to soften and urea to remove dead skin.

Ashlee Simpson’s Perfect Pixie

WHAT IT IS A cool update on the retro pixie: Short in the back with a swoop of asymmetrical, face-framing bangs. “The long bits on the side are so flirty,” says Townsend.
WHO SHOULD TRY IT At last—a haircut that’s actual best on fine hair! “The little details in this cut will really be accentuated if you have fine, baby soft hair,” says Townsend. And of course, keep in mind that trims like this are ideal on women with delicate features.

Source: Instyle

I got to work with my friends Mariel and Rob on this How to, Do it Yourself Halloween Costumes Video that Bing put on. If you don’t know who Mariel and Rob are you have to read up on them, they are the best stylist out there! They are currently working with Jennifer Lopez right now.

check out their website www.robandmariel.com

xoxo,

AlanaDawn

Since last Fall, Tom Ford adds 132 pieces to his lipstick collection including, brushes, nail polish and skincare.
Ford describes his collection as “‘Sensuous’ is a word I like to use a lot in reference to the color,” Ford says. “Beauty that is sensuous is touchable, and sensuality is more important to me right now. ‘Sexuality’ implies you’re actually going to have sex; sensuality is something else.”

source: Wmagazine

Instyle: Anna Faris sported a glossy orange lip with her new blunt bangs.

Tangerine is a perfect choice for this in-between time of year.

To find the right shade, consider your skintone:

Fair skin with light hair like Faris, go for an apricot pallor.

Olive or medium skin, Choose a deeper coral

Dark skin, a pop of bright orange will do the trick.

To create a high shine fill in your lips with a matte or crème consistency and top it off with a clear gloss—the blend of the two will give your lip color staying power.

Source: InStyle

Instyle: We love the beachy waves in Kristen Dunst’s  unfussy updo at the UK premiere of her new movie Melancholia.

To craft your own locks into relaxed waves, rough-dry your hair with your fingers, not a brush. (This will create volume and texture.)

Part on the side, then, for added definition, create a few loose spirals with a curling iron along the strands that frame your face.

Fasten your hair into an undone chignon in the back and finish with a mist of lighthold hairspray.

Finally, take your cue from Dunst and pair the hairstyle with glowy skin and neutral makeup

source: InStyle

I have heard so much about Lush products, all natural ingredients used for skin care.  I am such an addict for anything to make my skin soft so I finally went in to try some of their products out.

I tried their fresh face mask called Brazened Honey….AMAZING!! I can feel and see the difference right away.

Lush says: “Our Fresh Face Masks are handmade with the finest essential oils, fresh fruits and veggies, deep cleansing clays and nutrient rich herbs. We use active ingredients to address a host of skin needs, from dryness to breakouts to fine lines, and everything in between! Making and using our masks fresh means that the benefits of each ingredient are delivered directly to your skin within minutes. Your face mask should be used as a treatment, applied once or twice a week to refresh and deep cleanse the skin.”

Brazened Honey was inspired by traditional Indian ayurvedic principles, which put emphasis on balance as the foundation to health. Our deepest cleansing mask, Helen combined fresh free range eggs and honey to soften, with astringent lime oil, antiseptic rosemary and exfoliating ground almonds.

Price is $6.95 for 2.1 oz, and will last for a month!

Product: Smolder Eye Khol Liner

Brand: M.A.C.

Price: $14.50

Texture: A Creamy Texture, Easy to Blend, Deepest Black Liner

Likes: You know back in the day when you would melt your black liner with a lighter so it can have a soft texture, to glide on your eye smoothly and stay super dark, That is pretty much how smolder is without having to melt it. lol  I love to use this product for runways, You can use it on the crease and set with black shadow so the black stays really dark. Or use it all around your lid and smear out with a blending brush for a smokey eye look.

xoxo,

Alana Dawn

2.Static hair:  To cut down on static electricity, dampen your hairbrush before brushing hair

3.Flaky scalp: If you suffer from  a flaky scalp, try the following treatment every 2 weeks: section your hair and rub the scalp with a cotton pad saturated with plain rubbing alcohol. Let the alcohol dry, then brush your hair and rinse thoroughly with warm water, but don’t shampoo.

4. Fuller hair: To get a fuller look to your hair style, bend over so your hair falls forward and blow the underneath layers dry first.

5. Permed hair: to perk up permed hair between shampoos, lightly mist your hair with fresh water and push the curls into place with your fingers.

6. Dull hair: Dull, lifeless hair can be a sign of a poor diet, try cutting down on cholesterol and fats.

7. After hair color: wait at least 48 hours after coloring hair to shampoo it.  Every time you wet hair you open the cuticle, so give hair time to seal in the color, and rinse with cool water

8. Sun spray: When you’re always out in the sun, spray in  a sunscreen to protect color treated hair  from the sun’s color altering effects.

9. Product buildup: Hair sprays, mousses, gels and other styling aids tend to build up over time, despite judicious shampooing and rinsing.  If you find this happening, buy a clarifier, which removes product buildup with out stripping essential oils. Make your own by mixing one part vinegar with 20 parts water.

10. Avoid breakage: Avoid using a brush on wet hair, because it is subject to breakage. Comb out snarls

My Favorite Look:

Eyes:

painterly- mac
naked pigment-mac
brownscript:mac
handwritten-mac
blacktrack-mac

cheeks:

refined golden bronzer- mac

Lips:

magenta-mac
girl about town-mac
pink lemonade-mac