Fabulous Over Forty – Where Beauty Is Ageless

This month’s issue of SHAPE magazine has the adorable Kristen Bell on the cover.  But inside you’ll find this year’s Beauty 2010 Award Winners.  Below is a list of a few of the winners and the remainder of the list you’ll find inside the issue.  The winners were chosen by more than 3,000 readers, SHAPE editors and beauty experts.  What do you think of the ones listed here?

Best Moisturizer – Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 50 and Kiehl’s Acai Damage-Correcting Moisturizer

Best Anti-Aging- Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller and Chanel Sublimage Essential Regenerating Fluid

Body Cleansers/Scrubs- Dove Go Fresh NutriumMoisture Revive Body Wash and Philosophy Be Somebody Super Clean, Super Soothing Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel

Lip Color- Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick SPF 15 and MAC Cremesheen Glass Lip Gloss

Blush/Bronzer- CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush and NARS Orgasm Illuminator

Shampoo & Conditioner- John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Hydrating Shampoo and Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair.

Be sure to check out the September issue of SHAPE, on newsstands now for the full list!

Aveda is partaking in the fundraising for Breast Cancer Research Foundation by creating this special limited-edition size of their very popular Hand Relief. 

They will donate $4 from each sale to the BCRF, with a maximum donation of $300,000, to help advance the understanding the environmental impact on breast cancer.    This lotion has a special size – a 5 oz size which is a 19% increase at a 7% savings, so not only does the organization benefit you do too!  

$21 and available at www.aveda.comand Aveda salons, spas and institutes.

Hair and makeup at the Christian Siriano show was casual, beachy and bronzed.  Makeup artist Polly Osmond created the makeup look with Christian giving the face a  ”twisted-glam beach” feel.  

Click below for more details.

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If you are a fan of Project Runway, like I am – you will never forget the very talented Chrstian Siriano. Fierce. Here is his first NY Fashion Week show – sans being attached to Project Runway. The styles are very wearable and the hair as well – not some space age, what are they thinking hair style.
See below to see how the Aveda team created the hairstyle for his show – it’s lovely.

Taraji P Henson had one of the best looks of the evening.   I LOVE her hairstyle – I may have to take this photo into my hairstylist next time I’m due for a cut.

Here’s how you can get the look as well.

New York-based celebrity hair stylist, Dante Blandshaw, created the stunning red carpet look for Academy Award® nominee, Taraji Henson (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”). “This is a clean, fresh, modern take on a layered, textured bob,” said Blandshaw. “I wanted to create a modern, asymmetrical, textured bob with natural movement and shine.” Blandshaw shares expert tips on how he used Aveda products to achieve the look:

• “I started with Aveda Brilliant Shampoo and Aveda Brilliant Conditioner to soften Taraji’s textured hair,” said Blandshaw. “I love the Aveda Brilliant line because it provides a smooth shine to textured hair and reduces blow dry time.”
• Prep hair with Aveda Brilliant Damage Control to protect from heat styling.  
• Blow dry hair straight using a paddle brush.
• After blow drying, add a dime-sized amount of Aveda Brilliant Universal Styling Creme to add additional shine without weighing hair down.
• Flat-iron hair to create the foundation for a smooth, sleek red carpet look.
• Using 1.5” and 2” barrel curling irons, curl hair throughout to give bend and movement, accenting the layers in the cut.
• Slightly curl the front to create a soft, side-swept bang for added height and fullness.
• Comb hair through with a wide-tooth comb.
• Spray with Aveda Air Control Hair Spray for a light finish. “Aveda Air Control Hair Spray is a perfect complement to this look because its lightweight formula provides lasting hold and shine without weighing hair down,” said Blandshaw.

Freida Pinto was part of the big winning movie Slumdog Millionaire and her dress and hair looked like a million bucks too.    Here’s how you can create her look:

Celebrity stylist, Jeffrey Paul, created a fresh and elegant red carpet hair look for Frieda Pinto. Radiant in John Galliano, Pinto’s hair is divided into three parts and twisted back into an architectural, couture flower shape on the right side of the head. “This look has a beautiful architecture; hair is twisted back into a youthful, feminine flower shape that complements Frieda’s face shape and stunning Galliano gown.” Here’s how to get Pinto’s look:

• Start with Aveda Pure Abundance Volumizing Shampoo and Aveda Pure Abundance Volumizing Clay Conditioner.
• Mix a cocktail of Aveda Phomollient Styling Foam and Aveda Light Elements Defining Whip. Work the product into wet hair to add texture and volume. “When creating an updo, it’s important to use products that give thickness and body,” said Paul. “Pinto’s hair already has a lot of shine. The cocktail of Aveda Phomollient Styling Foam and Aveda Light Elements Defining Whip provided just the right amount of hold, body and texture without weighing hair down.”
• Blow dry hair back to add lift and height at the roots.
• Create a left side part and divide hair into three sections: three quarters of hair in one section on the right and the remaining hair into two smaller sections.
• Pull the right section of hair back into a low ponytail just behind the right ear above the nape of the neck.
• Twist the ponytail, working Aveda Light Elements Defining Whip into hair. Wrap the ponytail around the base, creating a flower shape. Secure in place with pins.
• Work Aveda Light Elements Defining Whip into each of the remaining sections and twist back and around the flower shape, creating a layered, rose-like effect. “The three twists flow together for beautiful movement,” said Paul.
• Finish the look with Aveda Air Control Hair Spray.