Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Get a Salon Blowout At Home - Tip of the Day!

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jessica simpsonWe were lucky enough to score an interview with some lovely ladies, Nikki and Riawna, from the Ken Paves Salon in Hollywood. Between the two of them, they have tons of experience, an amazing knowledge bank on the topic, and a crazy client list to boot (think Lindsay Lohan, Colin Farrell, and Eva Longoria). So I rolled what we got from these two into a week's worth of tips so you can look like you just walked out of the Ken Paves Salon.

How many times have you had a salon blowout that made your day, only to find that the next day, you couldn't achieve the same look? Yeah, me too. But after speaking with Nikki and Riawna, I took the bull by the horns. Err, my hair by the brush, and got to work. Voila! A gorgeous blowout that looked like nothing I'd ever achieved before. So what brilliant advice did Nikki and Riawna give that had me looking flawless?

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Get a Piece of Star Material - PopCardz

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Jessica BielPopCardz is a trading card company which features celebrities' pictures and stats rather than the usual baseball players. Maybe that doesn't sound all that exciting to you, but wait to you hear what's been stashed in some of the PopCardz packages -- Golden Ticket style!

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Ma Creme Nature

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organic shea butter from l'occitaneAre you that person making your own dish soap and laundry detergent? Have you ever gone home after dinner out and tried to recreate an amazing dish? Do you own more than one mortar and pestle? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, L'Occitane has a new product you might really enjoy: Ma Crème Nature.

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Martha Stewart Talks Fashion, Yoga and Modeling

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It's always exciting to see what Martha Stewart can do with a new idea. Her popular magazine, Martha Stewart Living, added a fashion section, which debuted in this month's issue. It's just as informative and fun as you would expect! We were lucky enough get a sneak preview of the first spread, Jackets Required, which is all about the spring trend of blazers and short coats. Plus, we got to ask Martha, and Executive Editor Vicky Lowry, a few questions about the new section, their style influences, and Martha's future as a model.

Read on for the fun interviews, plus a look at Jackets Required!

Hollywood Moms, Dads and their Tiny Twins

    Mama Jolie hit the streets of NYC with her two big girls. Z got off easy in a white cardi but little Shiloh was forced to wear the baby version of her mommy's trench. Sadly she isn't the only victim of Hollywood's mini-me obsession. From Zahara Jolie-Pitt (that's right, Angie is a repeat offender!) to the Beckham boys, these famous families have us seeing double, or triple!

    Matilda and Michelle kept warm on a cold Brooklyn day in twin wool lined boots.

    Christopher Peterson, FilmMagic

    Isla Fisher and Olive Cohen (better known as baby Borat) bundled up in matching cropped jackets despite the Hollywood sun.

    Gaz Shirley, PacificCoastNews.com

    No, Diddy's not posing with an up-and-coming boy band, the young men in white are the music mogul's sons. While it may not be surprising that a man who has strict dress codes for his parties encourages Quincy, Justin and Christian to copy his style.

    Bryan Bedder, Getty Images for CP

    Suri Cruise is only 2-years-old and yet she and Katie Holmes have matching mommy-baby hair cuts and oversized "I am so famous " sunglasses. If they keep it up, image what this duo will look like in 10 years!

    Splash News

    Woolly hats, oversized parkas and wild hair, Sarah Jessica Parker and her son James were a perfectly matched pair on the cold streets of NYC.

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    Jen Garner stopped short of pulling her hair into a grown-up version of daughter Violet's bright pigtails.

    London Ent / Splash News

    Lilly Pulitzer created a fashion empire with her matching mommy and me styles, but Angelina Jolie and Zahara have brought that concept to a whole new level: They're carrying Valentino's "Histoire" bag in big girl ($1,695 ), little girl (price unknown) versions.

    Jason Winslow, Splash News

    The Brangelina boys keep it casual for a day at the playground. But while Brad and Pax may be sporting a more understated look than Ange and Zahara, it's no less matchy-matchy!

    Asadorian-Buxo/Splash News

    Gwyneth Paltrow and son Moses hit the pavement in black jackets and dark shades.

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