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(OC Register, 5/14/2013)
At heart Shawn Tavakoli is an entrepreneur. That his business is beauty is hereditary.
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(OC Register, 5/7/2013)
Amid the flurry of brunch reservations, flower deliveries and Hallmark cards, perfume has become a go-to Mother's Day gift. But if you're hunting at the department store for something other than her usual fragrance, the number of options is dizzying.
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(OC Register, 5/7/2013)
Spritzing on a celeb perfume won't give you Taylor's violet eyes, J.Lo's figure or Mariah Carey's high note, but curiosity lures many to the department store counter.
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(OC Register, 4/30/2013)
Using face oil can seem antithetical, especially if you have an oily complexion or were weaned since grade school to assault your skin with an alcohol-laden, three-step regimen that scoured your face of every last bit of sebum possible.
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(OC Register, 4/30/2013)
This spring, makeup has a sweet tooth.
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(OC Register, 4/23/2013)
It's the time of year to clean out the old, refresh and start anew. The season of second chances ... and we're just talking about your closets. Lisa Adams, the science major turned high-end celebrity closet guru and star of HGTV's "Million Dollar Closets" shares spring cleaning tips.
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(OC Register, 4/23/2013)
Earth Day is a good reminder to explore beauty
products that use certified organic ingredients, or that donate a portion of sales to eco-conscious charities.
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(Random House - Fodor's Travel, 4/22/2013)
Striped tee? Check. Black ballet flats? Of course. A makeup bag stocked with products to complete sleek Parisian look? You're not finished packing for Paris till you snag these five musts.
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(OC Register, 4/16/2013)
So you know those really skinny, high-arched eyebrows - the kind we've seen on Pamela Anderson, adult film industry performers and on women who, bewilderingly, shave off their eyebrows only to redraw them back on again in mismatched colored pencil? Well, don't do that anymore ...
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(OC Register, 4/9/2013)
Nail polishes are cleaning up their act.
Once punch-drunk on carcinogenic ingredients like formaldehyde, nail polish formulas have sobered up, and a range of companies from haute global brands like Chanel to niche up-and-comers like California's own NCLA are offering cleaner alternatives.
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(OC Register, 3/26/2013)
Whereas a fanfare of fluttery fringe has been all the rage the last few years - think Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry with their diva/retro-glam, multilayered, false strip eyelashes - take a peek into fall 2013 and lashes are toned-down a notch.
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(OC Register, 3/26/2013)
Mascaras for a dramatic look. Story and slideshow.
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(Random House - Fodor's Travel, 3/21/2013)
Products that will not only help you look terrific but protect you so you can have fun in the sun with confidence.
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(OC Register, 3/19/2013)
Manna Kadar, creator of Manna Cosmetics in Laguna Niguel, isn't just a beauty mogul in the making but also a beacon of calm amid the whirly-swirly chaos that is backstage at L.A. Fashion Week.
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(Los Angeles Times, 1/13/2013)
Societal and technological shifts have resulted in a number of innovations in the all-important skin primer. Also, an interview with Iman.
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(Los Angeles Times, 1/11/2013)
A Laguna Hills business uses technology to create a customized foundation tone for each client.
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(Los Angeles Times, 12/23/2012)
The holidays are the season of sparkle. And that goes for beauty treatments as well as for Christmas trees. Spas and beauty companies are capitalizing on the allure of jewels and precious metals, hoping to harness radiance and a feeling of indulgence by adding gold, gemstones or diamonds to products
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(Los Angeles Times, 12/9/2012)
For lips this holiday season, go with bold bordeaux or red lipstick. For eyes, pump up the volume with mascara or false lashes.
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(Los Angeles Times, 11/18/2012)
New advances in apps and computer software make it simple for everyday people to improve their looks by retouching their photos - but can you take it too far?
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(Los Angeles Times, 10/28/2012)
Regulatory agencies such as the FDA and FTC and consumer websites are calling out companies for unsupported claims and doctored photos. Skepticism is in order.
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(Variety, 9/21/2012)
Some of Hollywood's top designers, architects and builders share what it takes to construct a thriving business with high-end clients.
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(Los Angeles Times, 9/9/2012)
Do your beauty products still have life in them, or is it time to toss them and try the new formulations? Experts from Giorgio Armani Beauty, Elizabeth Arden and other A-listers share tips.
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(Los Angeles Times, 8/18/2012)
Changing things up for fall? Find your style and be confident in it. Interviews with Miss Teen USA Logan West and others.
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(Los Angeles Times, 8/12/2012)
Beauty rut? Not for the Spice Girls, whose distinct looks have evolved over the years with style and grace. Yours can too. In the run-up to the London Olympics' closing ceremonies, rumors have swirled that the Spice Girls will reunite for a special performance...
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(Los Angeles Times, 7/15/2012)
Bye, bye, side braid. Farewell, hair feather. Right now the cool kids are carried away with vibrant color.
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(Los Angeles Times, 7/15/2012)
Hair chalking: Vibrant color you rub on and go.
Soft pastel chalks from the art store are all you need for temporary hair color - but it's messy. Some salons are offering the service.
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(Los Angeles Times, 7/15/2012)
"Zou bisou bisou!" On 'Mad Men' Don Draper's wife, Megan, knows how to embellish her 1960s regalia with not just a sky-high architectural bouffant but with inky cat-eye eyeliner, reminiscent of Sophia Loren or Brigitte Bardot.
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(Los Angeles Times, 6/24/2012)
California Olympians swimmers Dara Torres and Natalie Coughlin plus volleyball player Jennifer Kessy share their secrets for looking lovely even in humidity and sizzling summer sun.
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(Los Angeles Times, 6/10/2012)
More than ever, stars and models are augmenting their natural hair with wigs, woven-in or clip-on extensions or hairpieces making it easier to achieve this season's hot hairstyles including fantasy shapes, bold color & celebrities (Lady Gaga,JLO,Carrie Underwood,Kim Kardashian...)with really big hai
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(Los Angeles Times, 4/15/2012)
Like it or not, plastic surgery is here to stay.
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(Los Angeles Times, 3/25/2012)
It's an incredible narrative befitting a new arrival in Tinseltown: From humble beginnings growing up in a tiny Italian village as the grandson of a barber and son of a hairdresser, Rossano Ferretti at age 15 leaves home on a quest to conquer the world of hairstyling in the mid 1970s.
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(Marie Claire, 3/1/2012)
"The winter doldrums are the perfect time to plan your spring awakening. Alene Dawson counts us off." Marie Claire March 2012 issue starting on page 300.
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(Los Angeles Times, 2/7/2012)
The maker of the popular Brazilian Blowout hair-smoothing treatment has agreed to begin warning consumers and hairstylists that its products contain potentially hazardous formaldehyde, but some consumer advocates say that doesn't go far enough.
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(Random House/Fodor's, 1/30/2012)
Fodor's California-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts * Full-color guide * Make your trip to California unforgettable with illustrated features, 92 maps, and 393 color photos * Top experiences & attractions * Lodging comparison charts * Easy-to-read color regional maps. Explore the San
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(Los Angeles Times, 1/8/2012)
You know it's tough out there when fashion and beauty executives think that even a model's body isn't good enough to sell clothes or that a celebrity's natural face isn't up to par, even with makeup.
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(CNN, 12/29/2011)
Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed...Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post has some suggestions tailored to specific events and situations:
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(Los Angeles Times, 12/25/2011)
Partying until daybreak, flying the red eye, cramming all night for an exam - these are just a few reasons for skimping on beauty sleep...But there are ways to minimize the pain. Or at the very least, to fake it by looking fabulous through the magic of makeup or by having a restorative treatment...
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(Random House, 12/25/2011)
Full-color guide * Make your trip to Los Angeles unforgettable with illustrated features, 34 maps, and 223 color photos.Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more* Opinions from destination experts * Fodor's Los Angeles-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts.
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(MSN Glo, 11/28/2011)
Four Women Writers on the Lasting Influence of Marilyn Monroe.
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(Los Angeles Times, 11/13/2011)
Winter and dry skin don't have to go hand in hand. Here are ways to fight the dryness and irritation from cold weather, heated rooms, illness and hot desert winds.
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(CNN, 10/26/2011)
A generation once labeled "slackers," detached and melancholic has grown up to find out that reality doesn't bite as much as it seemed when they were younger. The generation born between 1961 and 1981 is "active, balanced and happy," report says.
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(Los Angeles Times, 9/25/2011)
Cover Story: Much has been made this year about the behemoth baby boom generation reaching retirement age. But another significant milestone is slipping past a bit more quietly yet with noticeable impact...
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(Los Angeles Times, 9/24/2011)
Although Generation X may feel a lot of pressure to look good, there are also more tools available than there used to be.
"Women today just have so many things at their fingertips to be able to use to look young. The most prevalent is hair color," says Allure magazine Editor in Chief Linda Wells.
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(Los Angeles Times, 9/23/2011)
Venerable soap "All My Children" is entering the final countdown to the end of its 41-year run on network TV, with only days to go until its Sept. 23 finale. In January, "One Life to Live" will also exit the airwaves...
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(Los Angeles Times, 9/20/2011)
Erica Kane, as brought to life by actress Susan Lucci on "All My Children" is the epitome of the soap opera diva divine...
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(Los Angeles Times, 7/31/2011)
Mega-beauty websites serve their purpose, but specialty sites can be a treat. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 7/24/2011)
A fountain of youth at your fingertips? Experts look at new high-tech at-home beauty devices. By Alene Dawson
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(CNN, 6/29/2011)
Can beauty be defined by age, gender, color, body shape or size? Who gets to decide? By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 6/12/2011)
Beauty and grooming items to get you from here to there. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 5/29/2011)
Many salons offer - or even push - treatments such as callus removal, foot scrubs, wraps and massages. Here's what you should know before you say yes. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 5/8/2011)
We offer a primer on parabens: what they are, what health and safety professionals say about them and which beauty products are made without them. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 4/24/2011)
I talk to a variety of experts about the topic of how we "brand" ourselves through hair and makeup choices, whether we realize it or not. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 4/14/2011)
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(Los Angeles Times, 3/16/2011)
Are you the crafty, 4-H blue ribbon-winning type? Have confidence that your cooking and cocktail-making skills can translate into whipping up an organic skin care tonic? Or do you simply crave beauty products that aren’t crazy expensive or carcinogenic? By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 1/30/2011)
Fad diets may help you shed pounds fast but could affect your skin. Dermatologists weigh in. By Alene Dawson
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(Fodor's Travel Guide, 1/1/2011)
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(Los Angeles Times, 12/19/2010)
The alcohol, sugar and even cream in some drinks can be the nightmare after Christmas for your skin. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 11/28/2010)
The trappings of the holiday season are all around us this time of year, in television commercials that portray wintry wonderlands, in Christmas carols that command "let it snow, let it snow, let it snow," in images of Santa in his ermine-trimmed suit and cap...By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 10/31/2010)
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(Los Angeles Times, 10/17/2010)
Hairstylist Sally Hershberger and makeup artists Victor Cembellin and Taylor Babaian offer tips. By Alene Dawson
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(The Los Angeles Times, 10/10/2010)
Oregon researchers say that they have found dangerous formaldehyde in the hair-straightening treatment. The company says it contains only a trace amount and is safe. By Alene Dawson
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(The Los Angeles Times, 9/15/2010)
As girls return to school, the pressure is on for them to look their best. Celebrity make-up artist Joanna Schlip offers tips on helping them do it right. By Alene Dawson
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(Elle/MSN Glo, 8/24/2010)
Just as fashion tricks, like wearing black or pinstripes, make you look slimmer, the right hairstyle can also make your face seem thinner, says star coiffeur Oscar Blandi. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 7/25/2010)
For some people, a poor self-image can translate into an unhealthy relationship with beauty products. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 7/4/2010)
Bold, glamorous makeup and loose, sexy hair. The Seductive style of bombshell Pamela Anderson is back in vogue. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 6/6/2010)
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(Los Angeles Times, 5/16/2010)
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(The Hollywood Reporter, 5/5/2010)
Five top airport lounges: Behind the velvet ropes of the top five airport lounges and laying over in style.
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(Glamour Magazine, 5/1/2010)
Glamour Magazine: Secrets of Friends Who've Been Through It All - Alene Dawson interviews with Grammy nominated Keri Hilson, olympic gold medal winner Allyson Felix, TV show "Bones" star Emily Deschanel and others. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 4/18/2010)
Store makeup counters harbor bacteria that can lead to infection. But if you test products
properly, you can remain safe. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 4/18/2010)
"A Fresh Face for Spring" by Alene Dawson for the Los Angeles Times - Carmindy of "What Not to Wear" shares makeup secrets. One: Forget Being stuck in high school.
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(Los Angeles Times, 3/21/2010)
Brown tones aren’t the only — or maybe even the best — choice for eyes, lips and cheeks. Beauty pros share their tips for those with auburn and strawberry tresses. By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 3/14/2010)
Lindsey Vonn, Nastia Liukin and Kristi Yamaguchi show us how to look good when the action heats up.
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(Los Angeles Times, 3/7/2010)
Citrusy scents are said to boost spirits, rose and heliotrope scents to promote calm. Can you really put on a ‘happy’ fragrance and feel better? By Alene Dawson
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(Los Angeles Times, 1/31/2010)
Experts offer a few tricks to get the luminous look celebs love. It starts with a healthful lifestyle. By Alene Dawson
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(Marie Claire, 12/4/2009)
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(The Los Angeles Times, 11/22/2009)
People of multiple ethnicities know that their manes can be easily mangled. But salons and hair-care products are improving.
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(The Hollywood Reporter, 10/29/2009)
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(Marie Claire, 10/21/2009)
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(Elle, 3/3/2009)
Frizzy and fine? Curly and color-treated? How to care for hybrid hair.
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(Elle, 2/12/2009)
Incorporate design elements from this year's Governors Ball into your home.
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(Town & Country Weddings, 1/24/2009)
Wading through your list of friends and family to create the perfect wedding day party can be a daunting task. Here, some advice to help you avoid the pitfalls.
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(Town & Country Japan/Seven Seas, 6/24/2008)
Luxury Travel, Wedding, Honeymoon, Romance, Lifestyle, Relationship, Spa
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(Town & Country, 8/7/2007)
From snorkeling in Belize to island-hopping in Greece, here are five itineraries to inspire your most memorable getaway. By Alene Dawson
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