Beauty Secrets: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet

Want to look perfect without trying? Here are secret beauty shortcuts for looking hot faster than Clark Kent changes outfits.

Foundation: If you love to sleep late, a few spritzes of Dior DiorSkin AirFlash Spray foundation ($62, Sephora) provides even, flawless coverage in seconds. 

When you use liquid foundation, you might need to prime your face and spend a lot time blending the makeup to achieve an even look. DiorSkin AirFlash spray foundation features special micro-diffusion technology that quickly covers up uneven areas and blemishes pronto with the click of a button. Spray, blend just a little and you're done.

Wink and Go: For an easy daytime eye look, try Sue Devitt Silky Matte Eyeshadow in Cuba ($18, Dermstore.com). This neutral-pinkish shade is so flattering and will make the natural color of your eyes pop.  The product is also crease-resistant. For extra staying power, apply concealer or an eyeshadow primer underneath the shadow. The estimated time for both steps is about 40 seconds.

The Prettiest Lips and Cheeks: To get to class or work on time, spend just a minute dabbing on Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for lips and cheeks ($24, BobbiBrown.com). I have recommended this product before on Eyeshadow Government because it's one of my all-time favorites. Available in a variety of rich, flattering colors, this rouge provides a lovely, dewy finish and can be applied with your fingertips. Dab it on the apples of your cheeks to look more awake and cheerful. Press the rouge onto your lips for a spectacular, sophisticated smile.

BONUS FASHION TIPS: 

• If you can't decide what to wear, mix boyish and feminine pieces for a dash of instant style. 
• Use accessories sparingly. One or two is plenty.
• Nix all that thick, spiked gold jewelry. After all, you're a lady, not a pitbull.

Trending Now in Beauty: Betsey Johnson Nail Polish

Just when you thought Betsey Johnson could not be any cooler or more fun, the designer has collaborated with Sephora by OPI for a beautiful line of perfumed nail polishes.

In the review section on Sephora.com, tons of beauty junkies are talking all about how the new lacquers are infused with Betsey Johnson's signature Too Too Perfume and even their boyfriends love the way their nails smell.

The colors include hot pink, fuchsia, red,  nude, sea green, silver and, last but not least, black grape for girls with attitude. You know who you are!

Scratch and Sniff: Betsey Johnson Too Too Scented Lacquer Sephora by Opi

Buy it: Betsey Johnson nail color ($9.50 each), Sephora.

Trending Now in Beauty: ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioners

ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioner in Shell Shock

ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioners are perfect for girls who like using natural beauty products but haven't found the right organic lipstick...yet. In comes ILIA, a cool brand with a range of lip conditioners and lipsticks in swoon-worthy colors. Made from 85% organic ingredients, these moisturizing lip conditioners provide a wash of color that will pick up any pout.

Many of the shades are selling out fast. As of yesterday, Brooklyn boutiques have the lip conditioner in Shell Shock, a sweet pinkish-orange shade, that would look so cute while sipping pink lemonade in a new summer bob. Love! Catch this trend!


Buy it: Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner ($24), at Woodley & Bunny (196 North 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 718.218.6588),  Catbird (219 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 718.599.3457) or click here for a full list of stockists.

You Are What You Eat

Eating healthy definitely can boost your complexion. For radiant, luminous skin, a well-balanced diet is a must.

Today, I cooked up a healthy breakfast. Before I tasted this hot cereal, I thought I wouldn't enjoy it one bit. Sometimes I eat, errr, "things" just because I am just supposed to, but it turned out, this was not the case. The cereal was totally yummy and reminded me of the Thai sticky rice dessert that I sometimes like to order at restaurants.

Cook Organic 7 Grain Cereal from Whole Foods, or a natural food store. (Cost: $1.12 for a little bag from the bulk section at Whole Foods. This cereal contains organic wheat, cracked rye and flax seeds.) While the cereal is cooking, stir occasionally. Meanwhile, chop up bits of red chard leaves and delicious stalks. Then, add the chard leaves and the stalks. Pour about a few tablespoons of coconut milk into the cereal. This sweetens the cereal and the chard.  Finally, add a few pinches of turmeric and cinnamon.

Bon appetit!

Scoop on Selena Gomez's New Hairstyle

Hairstylists Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri of Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood gave Selena Gomez her new 'do. To get hair this long, Nikki says, "Great Lengths Extensions are the way to go!" As soon as the extensions are in, she says "starting at the bottom, blow-dry your hair by section spraying UNITE Shina-Mist as a heat protectant."

 “Then use a 1″ flat iron and begin smoothing the hair section by section,” says Riawna. “Polish off hair by using the UNITE Shine Liquid Drops to complete the perfect smooth look!”

Nikki and Riawna's scissors have touched a lot of celebrities' hairdos. Their client list includes Miley Cyrus, Kimberly Stewart, Fergie, Britney Spears and Heidi Klum.

 What's your favorite part about changing your look?

Aha, The Allah-Las - Tell Me (What's On Your Mind)

The Allah-Las are a new band with vintage flair. With a fresh new single out "Tell Me (What's On Your Mind)" produced by Nick Waterhouse, expect to hear more. Waterhouse says this band sounds like "like bungalows in canyons" and "hidden deco stairsteps peeking from leafy hillsides." Hugs, right? I would add "Tell Me" also sounds like cruising down Sunset Boulevard and sunset at the beach in Malibu.

Waterhouse is a young, up-and-coming musician-producer who has gigged with Booker T. Jones. He also featured saxophonist Ira Raibon on his first mega-awesome release "Some Place" (click away). Ira Raibon was part of the original lineup of Earth, Wind and Fire. Both the Allah-Las and Waterhouse rock and roll on the label Innovative Leisure.

 
Everyone is so terrif' today. Can't wait for the video shoot this weekend!

XOXO!

The Perfect Powder for Model Hunting

Today, I am looking for models for a special video shoot and taking a quick, late lunch break. It amazes me that modeling agencies look all across the world for beautiful women when there are so many charming gals right here in New York.

Whilst hunting for models, I am wearing my most powerful eyeglasses (the better to see you!) and packing Koh Gen Do Maifanshi face powder in Snowy Pink ($42, KohGenDo.com). This powder helps even out my skin tone and absorbs excess oil. Unlike other similar products, Koh Gen Do Maifanshi face powder never makes my skin look dull or dry. I give this an A+ grade.  Redbook magazine loves this powder too!

XOXOX and off to continue my hunt!