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Get the Look: Angelina Jolie's Hair and Makeup at Cannes Film Festival!

Angelina Jolie looked stunning in a nude Versace gown as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of Brad Pitt’s new movie Inglourious Basterds at the Cannes Film Festival.  Although Angelina's look was incredibly glamorous, it's one that you can achieve at home.  Muted makeup on the face with the summer's must-have red lip. Hair that is natural looking, not overdone.

Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created the glamorous look for Angelina Jolie at the Cannes Film Festival.  To define Angelina’s lashes Mary used two different mascaras, Lancôme Hypnôse in Black and Lancôme Ôscillation in Black and applied a few coats of both to add volume and length. Mary used Lancôme Color Design Lipstick in Candy Apple to create her voluptuous red pout.  

For her hair, Celebrity hairstylist David Babaii created Angelina Jolie’s hairstyle for the 2009 Cannes Film Festival using a blow dryer and small round brush. The inspiration behind the look was "very 70's and very bohemian". 

China Glaze Summer Days '09 Nail Color Collection

China Glaze Summer Days Nail Color Collection captures the juicy colors of the season.  Summer Days is a glitter collection that has the most incredible finish once it's on.  The colors are so vibrant and I'm again impressed with how well the China Glaze formulas hold up once applied.

 

The Summer Days Nail Color Collection includes

• Orange Marmalade - Orange Glitter
• Cherry Pie - Pinkish Red Glitter
• Raspberry Festival - Red Glitter
• Strawberry Fields - Magenta Glitter
• Grape Juice - Purple Glitter
• Watermelon Rind - Turquoise Glitter

Without swatching (which I'll leave to more capable beauty bloggers!), it's hard to really see the amazing finish that the Summer Days Collection has.  I've always been a little hesitant of wearing a nail polish with glitter in it, but this collection has shown me the light and there's no turning back now!  My favorite color is Raspberry Festival; the color is so realistic and looks amazing, particularly on toes.

China Glaze Summer Days Nail Lacquers have a suggested retail price of $6.50 each and are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide.  For additional information, visit www.chinaglaze.com.

Sneak Peek: Bobbi Brown 'Best of Bobbi' Makeup Collection on QVC

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will be featured for the first time as a Today's Special Value on QVC starting at Midnight EST tonight (officially Saturday, May 30th) with The Bobbi Brown Best of Bobbi Makeup Collection.

The Best of Bobbi Collection has everything you need to give yourself the natural, "not made up" look that Bobbi Brown is famous for.

Kiehl's First Annual Shave Swap

Kiehl's has just announced that, to honor their male customers and leading up to Father's Day, they will be holding a Shave Swap from May 29th through June 7th. 

Here are the details of the Kiehl’s Shave Swap:

• Shave Swap takes place May 29 through June 7
• Shave Swap takes place only at Kiehl’s free-standing stores:  visit www.kiehls.com to find the nearest Kiehl’s store.
• Gentlemen patrons are invited to trade in a current shave cream, from any brand, at least a 4 oz. size, in exchange for a 5 oz. Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream formulation.  Patrons can choose between Kiehl’s White Eagle, Blue Eagle or Green Eagle formulations.
• Gentlemen patrons must complete a 5-minute personal consultation with a Kiehl’s Customer Representative, and will receive 3 complimentary samples of the Kiehl’s skin or hair care formulations appropriate to him.·
• Event is limited to one shaving cream trade per customer.

·     And more great news:  Kiehl’s welcomes our female patrons to trade and sample Men’s formulations on behalf of a special man in her life.

Sounds like a great opportunity for the guys to get their shave on! 

H2pro Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer

H2pro has recently introduced the Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer.  Using a triple combination of new technology, the Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer leaves your hair shinier and healthier looking, while removing pollutants and bacteria.

The H2pro Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer is the lightest blow dryer I've ever used, weighing in at only 12.65 ounces.  Yes, you read that correctly!  Previously I had been using a Babyliss Pro dryer and while I didn't have any issues with it's performance, it was so heavy. 

When I tried the H2pro Ultra Light 1900 blow dryer, I immediately noticed how light and easy to use it is.  It has brought my drying time down to about 5-6 minutes, where it used to take at least 10 -15 minutes.  Not only that, but even without additional hair styling products, my hair is shinier and looks healthier.

The 2 speeds and 3 heat settings instantly reduce drying time by 50%, while ceramic tourmaline seals in moisture. I really love this hair dryer and would definitely recommend it if you're in the market for a new one.

The H2pro Nano Ultra Light 1900 Blow Dryer retails at $160 and can be purchased at www.h2prousa.com.