Rihanna Debuts New Fragrance Reb’l Fleur

When Rihanna got the phrase “rebelle fleur” tattoed on her neck at the end of August, it caused quite a stir. Not because it was so visible, but because it was gramatically incorrect. In French, “rebellious flower” actually translates into “fleur rebelle.”  But the popstar wasn’t bothered, and went on to name her first fragrance the same thing. Photos of its packaging leaked yesterday and the grammar’s only worsened.  They’ve whipped up an impromptu contraction for “rebel” so it reads “reb’l” and then “fleur.”

The scent smells like flowers and coconut water, and it won’t come out until next year, but the red hair she dons on its box will forever be linked to her 2010 look.

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Purple eye shadow lights up brown eyes beautifully, and it’s a subtle enough shade to wear day or night. To get a perfect-anytime look like Halle Berry’s, a shimmery or semisheer shade of plum is best, and there are many options available.

If you want a variety of color choices and some application guidance, check out the Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad ($5), and if you want a single, softer hue, try Stila Cosmetics Eye Shadow Pan in Barefoot Contessa ($18).

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We’ve all been in situations where you’re pressed up in close vicinty against someone. A movie theater. The subway. The elevator. And from a distance, the person looks fine. They look so normal. And then you sit down next to them and you realize that it’s as though perfume bomb has exploded directly inside your nostrils.

For a long time now we’ve just been grabbing our throats, pretending to choke, allowing ourselves to fall limply to the ground hoping they get the message that their perfume is like poison, but we’re trying to be adults lately, and we can’t drop and roll the way we used to. So we asked the lovely Hannah Holman – the face of Marc Jacob’s Daisy Eau So Fresh perfume – for advice. She claims:

“I gave this to someone and she loved it, and she was putting it on and said she was almost out. And I said “that’s because you just sprayed on ten sprays.” And she said “yeah, I really like it!” So I kind of said, “you know, when you’re standing by people, you don’t want it to be too powerful! You want it to make people curious, you want them to be like ‘oh, what’s that nice smell?’ instead of, ‘I can smell that across the room.” If you have to tell someone, say it to them like you’re advising them! Or make up a story. Like, ‘Someone told me that your perfume is a little much.’”

Okay, so from now on the story you can make up is “I saw two girls clutching their throats, falling to the ground, gasping out some Wilfred Owen lines. Maybe ease up on the perfume?” http://thegloss.com/

If there’s one thing to love about Lady Gaga, it’s that she doesn’t let mainstream brands dilute her image. This month she’s pushing the limits as Vogue’s covergirl and the face of MAC Viva Glam—not to mention causing chaos at the Grammy’s.

In the leadup to her campaign launch, Gaga has released an artistic video that’s beautifully eery and kind of gothic. It’s definitely a step away from MAC’s usual overt glamour. But don’t think she’s doing it all for show, Gaga is working with MAC on a campaign to bring awareness to AIDS and HIV starting March 17. Learn more about her efforts and find out how you can get involved by checking out Gaga’s message to her fans at VivaGlam.com.

Awards season has everyone staring at pictures of gorgeous stars dressed to the nines and looking beyond amazing. We look to celebs for hair, makeup, and wardrobe cues, so why can’t turn to them to learn the right poses to create perfect pictures like they can? That’s where L’Oreal Paris comes in. They’ve created an online academy to give you all the tools you need to always look red carpet ready (or Facebook fabulous!). Celebrity event planner Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs gave terrific tips on how to make love to the camera:

•    Turn three quarters with a shoulder to the camera and one foot in front of the other to look slimmer
•    Keep your smile relaxed; don’t say “Cheese” since it tenses up your smile
•    Focus your eyes just above the camera lens so you’re always looking the right way
•    Rest your hands on your hips or thighs if you’re not sure where your hands should go
•    Tilt your head a little to the side or towards the person towards the person you are posing with

Perfecting your pose in the mirror will give you all the practice, practice, practice you need to shine at your next special event.

For more information or get started on your academy education, please visit LorealParisAcademy.com.

xx, Valis Vicenty

Tracy Reese was one of the hottest shows to hit up during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. While we oohed and aahed over how gorgeous the clothes were, we also envied each model’s gorgeous locks. We got the inside scoop from lead hairstylist for the show Jeanie Syfu, as she explained to us how to achieve one of the hottest hair trends for fall 2011 at the TRESemmé Salon & Lounge in Lincoln Center.

Tracy Reese had natural, wavy tresses on the runway without the high-watt shine we’ve been used to the past few season. Syfu used TRESemmé’s 24-Hour Body Mousse throughout the hair and dried it. She then made S-shapes with a curling iron down the length of each lock by twisting it back and forth for deep waves. She set it with the 24-Hour Body Aero Finishing Spray and Fresh Start Dry Shampoo to give it a matte finish. Syfu dusted in touches of red, copper and even blue with the help of spray-on temporary dyes, and the models were set to stun.

Jeanie Syfu puts the finishing touches on a model before the Tracy Reese show.

With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York in full swing, we’re not only excited about seeing the gorgeous clothes that will strut down the catwalk, we’re also psyched about the makeup trends the models will be showcasing. We know that NARS will be backstage creating stellar looks for several top-notch designers (Marc Jacobs, Honor Fall, Mandy Coon to name a few), but their Front Row Set will have you looking quite gorgeous and ready to take a front row seat (even if you don’t have an invite). This combination set features the Nouveau Monde Duo eyeshadow, a Mini Multiple in Palm Springs, an Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches, and their signature Orgasm lip gloss. Looking like a fashion insider has never been easier. (Or more affordable!)

Available at Sephora.com for $59.

xx, Valis Vicenty
Twitter: OnGlamBeauty
BlogLovin: GlamBlush

Fact: Everyone isn’t born with gorgeous lush locks like Kim Kardashian’s. Another fact: A little TLC can make you look like you were. Quickly, the rules:

Keep It Clean
Cleanse and condition your hair and scalp on a normal basis (three times a week max). Build-up from styling products will clog your scalp; remember, it’s skin too, and it needs to breathe. While you’re at it, keep your tools clean as well; wash your brushes and combs every other day, and wipe down your flat irons and curling irons.

Go Natural
Sulfates and parabens aren’t necessarily good for the environment, so why would they be good for your hair? Search for hair care products that feature natural ingredients and/or are certified organic. It may cost a bit more, but can you really put a price on getting gorgeous hair?

Treat Your Tresses
Our new go-to is the Rahua Omega-9 Treatment. First your hair is shampooed and deep-conditioned with the Omega-9 elixir + mask mixture, which is generously applied from root to tip. Next, enjoy an indulgent scalp massage. The treatment is left on for 10-15 minutes, and then it is rinsed out with warm water, immediately followed by cool rinse to seal the hair shaft. Each treatment leaves your mane looking marvelous, as well as soft and shiny.

For more information, visit Rahua.com.

xx, India-Jewel Jackson
Twitter: OnGlamBeauty
BlogLovin: GlamBlush

Lately we’ve found ourselves wearing Gucci Guilty (the fragrance) every time we saunter off into the night in search of booze, boys, and a bar to boogie on. (Trust us—it’s the perfect fragrance for this type of debauchery.)

Since we party pretty hard (and for several hours on end), we usually head home in the wee hours of the morning smelling quite… innocent.

Good thing there’s an accompanying ancillary set that helps our favorite scent linger a little longer. By layering Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette over the Perfumed Shower Gel and Body Lotion, now the sweet smell of guilt will last long after we do.

xx, India-Jewel Jackson
Twitter: OnGlamBeauty
BlogLovin: GlamBlush

Maybelline model Jessica White would look incredibly stunning wearing any lipstick color, but she’s especially gorgeous here with a pretty petal pink pout. We’re a tad bit envious though; we clearly share the exact same complexion, yet we can’t pull off that lip color.

Or can we?

We chatted with Romero—one of MAC‘s marvelous senior makeup artists—at the MAC Wonder Woman SoHo Pop-Up Shop last week, and asked him to impart a bit of his infinite wisdom on us. Here’s what he had to say:

“You have to use a lip pencil (like Chestnut or Cork); it’s really important. You can’t just buy a really bright lip gloss or a lipstick and put it on by itself. I always recommend you use a base of brown lipstick (like Photo). If you’re not a fan of pencil, use a brown lipstick and blot the excess and layer the gloss or lipstick over it. This way you get a balance of the brown (like your complexion) and the bright color at the same time.”

xx, India-Jewel Jackson
Twitter: OnGlamBeauty
BlogLovin: GlamBlush