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We love Jill Kirsh of JillKirshColor.com. She's the best at talking about how the impact of color can really create a dramatic difference on how anyone looks-- and the best place to show that is via the red carpet events because the dress or tux might be stellar, if the color's not the right tone or shade for that person's coloring, they look less than their best.
We did this for Golden Globes and repeating it for Oscars. It's really amazing because we got on a serious roll about color and fashion down to the tiniest detail like the color of shoes or even a tie. It does make a difference in the overall picture or personal presentation.
The podcast is on the long-side of things and photos of the various celebrities mentioned are shown
April is National Child Abuse Month. Make a difference to a child-- any child, your child, a neighbor's child-- and get this book. It's important that children of any age know that it's ok to tell an adult that someone has touched them inappropriately.
It might seem odd to you to see this post here, but someone reached out to me via my linkedn.com account and mentioned this book: My Body Belongs to Me
Written by Jill Starishevsky is a prosecutor of child abuse and sex crimes in New York City, Starishevshky penned this book to Me to teach children that if someone touches them inappropriately to tell a parent or teacher right away.
Jill Starishevsky
This book is child-friendly and very accessible and speaks to them on their own ground and in their own terms. This highly acclaimed book sensitively establishes boundaries for youngsters in a non-threatening, engaging manner. Think of it as a guide that teaches kids that when it comes to their body, that there are some parts that are for "no one else to see" and empowers them to tell a parent or teacher if someone touches them inappropriately.
Handled quite deftly, this narrative assures children of any age that sexual molestation is not their fault, and by speaking out, the child will continue to grow big and strong. Extremely important is the post-story discussion section entiteld "Suggestions for the Storyteller" to help parents, care-givers, and educators a path to encourage
a comfortable discussion afterwards, thereby helping to prevent the unthinkable from happening to any child.
Given the Oscar-nominated movie now out on DVD, Precious, and Mo'nique's Oscar win for "Precious". Mo'nique's eloquence concerning child sexual abuse, it's apparent we -- as a society-- not only need to have a grasp on this discussion, but on this burning issue. Considering that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually molested are not statistics that can be ignored. This is horrifying and would probably be higher if parents and educators made sure that kids knew that they could be safe in "telling" on someone who has touched them inappropriately.
One might think that parents/family, educators and physicians are addressing this matter with our children to keep them tools and help prevent them from becoming victims in the first place. Unfortunately, many parents do not know how or when to begin when it comes to discussing child sexual abuse prevention and so they avoid the discussion entirely. This approach (or lack of approach) puts our children at risk. Finally, there is a tool to make the discussion as easy as.. well as easy as reading a book to a child.
This book enables anyone-- from the clergy, physicians, parents/family and also educators to address this issue safely and honestly. The illustrations are well done and the message of what is right and wrong is compelling and encouraging.
My Body Belongs to Me is highly recommended by parents, teachers, physicans and widely used by experts in conjunction with their child safety presentations
Comments and endorsements from other organizations and notables.
"With an easy rhyme and attractive pictures, this book will help both adults and children enter into a conversation about a subject that is often extremely hard for anyone to speak about, privately or publicly." -Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH
Founder and CEO Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse, Inc., www.stopcsa.org
"Prevention is key when it comes to children's personal safety. Kudos to Ms. Starishevsky for taking on this project." -Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT
Licensed family and child therapist, Founder, www.TheGoToMom.TV
"The author skillfully captures an extremely difficult subject using simple language any child can understand." -Christine Louise Hohlbaum
Author, "Diary of a Mother: Parenting Stories and Other Stuff"
This is an important-- and necessary-- book given today's world. When you look at "PRECIOUS" and realize that this is happening all over the world-- not just the US -- and it's cruel beyond belief for the child because they are told never to tell -- and that it's their fault which destroys the child forever. Give children the power to tell and reinforce it.
Why is this coming up here? Because as a child, I was sexually molested and it haunted me for a long time. I told my mother-- yet she did nothing because she didn't know what to do. I was told to never tell because no one would ever want me. Imagine what it was like to grow up thinking no one would ever want me-- and the decades of therapy I have gone through to get to the strength to say, yes I can stand up and fight for others. I have done my time volunteering at shelters and child abuse centers. Here is one more easily accessible tool that will make it easy for you to protect your children-- or the children of others.
What's your "perfect world"?
LPW
Thank you to LivinginaPerfectWorld.com for this post -- and her alert to me that April is National Child Abuse Month. You need to do something about this-- yes .. you do! it's important. You can save a child.
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Who doesn't want to see the most incredible jewelry from Oscars? Actually I love the accessories more than the dresses because while dresses are size specific or body-type specific, accessories are pretty much open to all -- just depends on the color of your outfit and personal style!
Maria Menounos is wearing Sutra Jewels raspberry tourmaline and rose-cut diamond earrings.
Melanie Brown is wearing Sutra Jewels gold and diamond with green tourmaline earrings
Perrey Reeves is wearing Le Vian white onyx with black diamonds set in white gold earrings
Malin Akerman wearing Yvel pearl earrings and Yvel pearl ring
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It's never a dull moment for Oscar week and I always try to start it at the Style Lab because things don't last long there. While I got to the suite early, at least half a dozen pieces left before I did-- and some were absolutely killer pieces I wanted to feature. However meeting some of the nominees from Star Trek (makeup) and Avatar (sound) made it definitely worth while. They all looked stunned at the experience but they seemed to relax after a bit and enjoy it and walked away borrowing some incredible jewelry for both men and women!
By the time, I got a chance to speak to Michael O'Connor, he had done a tv interview as well as help all these people out and more were coming in the door as I was wrapping up!
Here are a few of my favorites (more on the jump page)
Five cocktail rings from J.W. Currens. These are incredibly yummy!
This amazing necklace is from Omi Gems for The AGTA Spectrum Collection; this incredible brooch is by Paula Crevoshay for The AGTA Spectrum Collection
Here's a video of what was still on the table to borrow before I left.
Woodhouse Chocolateshas created a collection of chocolates to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with flavors to that will take you straight to Ireland.
Irish Oatmeal is a creative combination of steel cut Irish Oatmeal, brown sugar and apricots soaked in Irish Whiskey. Unusual -certainly; incredibly delicious, without a doubt. (this sounds absolutely stellar to me. When was the last time you stirred in some Irish Whiskey into your oatmeal? Now that's a great idea for a cocktail as well!)
Irish Coffee is a scrumptious coffee flavored milk & dark ganache with a whiskey cream that takes you right back to the Buena Vista where the original was invented. ( Skip San Francisco and just keep eating the chocolates!)
The Black and Tan is made up of dark chocolate covering a layer of Harp Lager ganache and layer of Guinness Stout jelly. If you've ever had its magically creamy namesake in a bar you'll love our creation.( For the true beer lovers out there, they will love this-- not instead of a "black and tan" but in addition to it)
The final piece in the set is the Bailey's Irish Cream, a mixture of luscious ganache and Baileys. Each of these pieces can be purchased six to the box or together in an assortment.
While I would ordinarily suggest getting the assorment -- because it's more cost effective, I think 4 boxes of 6 and maybe a couple extra boxes of the flavors that sound the most appealing ( Irish Oatmeal and Irish Coffee for me) to you would be a great idea.
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Three women -- all well-known actors -- were spotted wearing Armani Prive!
Jennifer Lopez wore this pink (almost cotton-candy-like) confection on the Oscar Red Carpet
This amazing Giorgio Armani Privé is an iridescent icy pale pink silk organza evening gown. The dress features high tech, futuristic fabric with a revealing front slit and a crescent-shaped bustier that cascades into a dramatic side train accented by Swarovski rock crystals. The mermaid silhouette gown is part of the 2010 Privé collection inspired by the romance and mystery of the moon.
Amanda Seyfried looked like royalty in her Armani Prive gown!
Presenter Seyfried wore Giorgio Armani Privé soft green silk strapless gown. The princess ball gown features a structured and geometric bustier encrusted with Swarovski crystals, a fitted waist and a full skirt accented with mesh panel overlays that continue the luminescent crystal effect. The high tech, exclusive fabrics that dominated the 2010 Privé collection are repeated in this gown.
Hilary Swank brought her "sexy back" with this fabulous dress from Armani Prive. Quite a change from her other red-carpet gowns, this plunging v-neck dress is a challenge to wear but Swank pulls it off with aplomb and confidence. Shown here at the Vanity Fair party, Swank oozes sensuality.
Here are the details on Hilary's amazing gown: Giorgio Armani Privé black gown featuring chain metal Swarovski beading. The sensual dress features a beaded plunging neckline, and a daring cut-out back. Bold back straps and a black and white asymmetrical satin skirt complete the look.
There were more people wearing Armani Prive and we will bring a second post for you with those images: particularly the men of Armani!
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Damiani is well-known in the celebrity world as being a source of fabulous jewelry. It's an amazing experience to see all these jewels up close-- to touch them and see their exquisite design and craftsmanship.
Samantha Harris , Entertainment Tonight wore several pieces of Damiani jewelry:
Sahara cuff. 18 Kt. white gold and 47.40 cts. of diamonds.
Chignon ring. 18 Kt. white gold 2.43 cts. of diamonds.
85th Anniversary Gomitolo ring. 18 Kt. white gold, tsavorites and peridots.
Antera earrings. 18 Kt. white gold and 6.20 cts. of diamonds.
Silvia Damiani wearing the Rose Collection Necklace-- 13.55 ct diamonds
Price: $98,440
It was a sweet suite life at the The London West Hollywood Hotel. . This lovely, celeb-fave hotel with the hot restaurant which is almost off the beaten path is a becoming a favorite location for suites because of 1) parking 2) not so crowded location and 3) great location and views.
Lucky me, I got to visit my friends at the Stuart Weitzman suite showcasing the 2010 Red Carpet Shoe Collection. Sizzling shoes that I absolutely adore and they are definitely sexy. I found at least 2 pairs I would kill for plus I found at least 2 more in the Spring look-book. Trust me, "shoe love sorority sisters" This was one great suite right down to the mini-scones and the home-made milk and dark chocolate toffee (really!)
Here are some videos featuring Stuart Weitzman talking about this fabulous collection:
As stars walked the red carpet for Hollywood 's biggest night, they showed off the primping and planning they had done with stunning couture gowns, sparkling jewels and great make-up and gorgeous hair-styles and color!
Cameron Diaz
Tracey Cunningham, Redken Creative Consultant for Color and Hollywood colorist, helped Cameron Diaz prepare for the Oscars with Redken color.
Love the look? Get Cameron's color by talking to your colorist about creating highlights with Redken Blonde Icing Conditioning Creme Lightener to silken and luminize your hair and place the highlights on the crown and around your face.
Blonde Icing Conditioning Crème Lightener is ammonia-free and lifts hair up to 7 levels while exclusive Lumisilk Technology smoothes and preserves hair's structure to keep it healthy, shiny and strong.
Stop dawdling and head over to Redken.com and find a colorist near you!
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We were able to snag the beauty breakdowns of our fave celebrities who walked the red carpet for the Oscars.
Sandra Bullock looked every inch the Hollywood glamour queen with luminous skin,clean defined eye and also a rich berry red lip. Her makeup artist was Angela Levin
Beauty Inspiration:
"Tonight was Sandra's big night and she was in a happy, ethereal mood. I
wanted her to look like the true movie star she is, so we went with modern
classy Hollywood - dewy skin, soft eyes, and a bold classic red lip."
Beauty Tip:
Angela prepped Sandra's skin with CHANEL Sublimage Fluid.
She then used a foundation brush to apply CHANEL Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup in Shell all over the face.
Angela created a structured brow with the soft brown powder in the limited edition Les Regards de CHANEL Palette.
She lined Sandra's eyes with the darker brown shade in the same palette.
Finally, she applied three coats of CHANEL Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Noir for sexy, glamorous lashes.
To create the real focus of Sandra's look- a gorgeous, bold red lip - Angela applied CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Paris.
She finished the look by gently dabbing a bit of the same lip colour on the apples of Sandra's cheeks - Angela's signature makeup trick.
Wow-- a look that anyone can replicate, thanks to the breakdown from Chanel Beaute'. This is an amazing look for brides, proms and any personal red carpet moment!
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