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12.10.10

Taylor’s ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ makeup, musicians | (0)
Taylor Swift is the newest easy breezy face of CoverGirl. News broke back in April that Taylor would be the newest face for the brand, but these are the first photos of the star's ad campaign for CoverGirl's new nature-inspired cosmetics line, NatureLuxe. In the behind the scenes photos, Taylor poses in flowy green dress, looking as gorgeous and glowy as ever. The lighter than air feeling of the shoot captures the vibe of the natural makeup, designed to deliver a polished but lightweight finish. “The Silk Foundation and Gloss Balm are really light and fresh, they feel amazing on my skin,” ...

Tagged: advertising, CoverGirl, drugstore, foundation, lip gloss, makeup, musicians, NatureLuxe, Taylor Swift
05.02.10

Candie's Gift Card Giveaway fashion, giveaways, shopping | (195)
Chances are, you've heard about this image by now. Britney Spears revealed both her retouched and un-retouched images for this Candie's ad. Honestly, I don't think it's that big of a deal--we know everyone is retouched at this point. And I think she looks pretty great either way; people should get off her back. Sidenote: It would be pretty nice to have a "retoucher" just follow you around in everyday life though, right? Anyway. Shopping: Last year I received a gift card to Kohl's, and honestly I wasn't sure what I was going to get there... But I ended up scoring ...

Tagged: advertising, britney spears, Candie\'s, fashion, giveaways, Kohl\'s, shopping
04.11.10

Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific! hair products, retro styles | (5)
I've always thought Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific was the best shampoo name of all time. Although it was only in stores during the 1970's, due to some kind of wrinkle in time, it's still being sold at the Vermont Country Store. For triggering memories, nothing beats the sense of smell--one whiff of Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific brought us back to the time it first hit the scene, and discos and mood rings were still in vogue. "Love the smell--reminds me of the ’70s, halter tops, and bell bottoms!" wrote customer Joy Johnson, of Hedgesville, WV. With its signature flowery ...

Tagged: advertising, conditioner, Gee, hair products, retro hair, shampoo, Your Hair Smells Terrific
04.11.10

Tousle Me Softly celebrity hairstyles, hair products, television | (2)
When people are pining over the hair on Gossip Girl, it's usually because of Blake Lively's amazing tresses. But Leighton Meester has some enviable locks as well. Herbal Essence took note, and they just awarded Leighton with a super lucrative hair care contract. Leighton says she uses the drugstore line in real life: "My mom used it, the kind with the clear bottle with the flowers. Now it has a new look and everything is different," she says. "I started using it because [my hairdresser] uses it." Her favorite Herbal Essences product is Tousle Me Softly. "That is one of ...

Tagged: advertising, Blake Lively, gossip girl, hair products, Herbal Essence, leighton meester, television