Right in the Kisser!

Can your lipstick reveal your personality? Lil' Mama said it right, "WHAT YOU KNOW 'BOUT ME" in her up-beat song that pays homage to all lip cosmetics- "Lip Gloss". So, what does your lipstick say about you? Cynthia Christ, owner of Sensia studios, observed her clients' personalities by the shape of their lipstick and later formulated a Lipstick/Personality chart. She says, "You'd be surprised... You can tell a lot about how [clients] get their make-up... You can also tell a woman by looking at her make-up."


So ladies (and gents), acquire your lipstick, gently open the cap, softly twist the capsule rightwards, and POW, reveal your personality!

1. Slanted tip, close to original shape - You are careful and keep reserved, avoiding too much attention. Although you do go for a new hair colour or outfit now and then to boost your self confidence. You thrive on schedules and usually abide by the rules.

1.Slanted Tip, close to original shape

2. Rounded tip to a point - The sharper the point, the more ambitious you are. You’re get-up-and-go attitude means you are loved by all, especially the family as they are the pride of your life. You’re known to exaggerate and can sometimes be stubborn over little things. But you’re loveable nature ensures you are never alone, which is good for you as you thrive on having others around.

2. Rounded to a tip point

3. Rounded, smooth tip - People love your easy-going and even tempered nature. You are usually always happy, and seem to be the peacemaker with your friend’s problems. You like to brighten people’s day with a splash of generosity.

3. Rounded, smooth tip

4. Flat top - You’re always one to rise to a challenge, with your quick thinking and to-the-point nature. Friends know they can rely on you, as you always stick to your high morals. You tend to be careful with your appearance.

4. Flat top

5. Sharp, angled tip - Routine is boring for you, you’re much too high spirited to work on schedules. You’re loud and outgoing, but sometimes your highly opinionated views gets you into arguments. You’re also very selective of your friends.

5. Sharp, angled tip

6. Flat top, concave - Your complex and inquisitive nature would make you a great detective. Making friends is never an issue for you, as you lead such an adventurous and exciting life.

6. Flat top, concave

7. Sharp, angled, but curved tip - Attention is always on you, which you love, as you’re talkative, enthusiastic and energetic. You think with your heart, which feeds your creative flair, but also means you tend to fall in love easily.

7. Sharp, angled, but curved tip

8. Sharp angles on both sides - You love life and are very spiritual, yet you hold a sense of mystery. Your curiosity finds you seeking attention, with little or no issues of self-confidence holding you back.

8. Sharp angles on both sides

XO, Get glossed!

Shear Genius

Running late for work? The experts at Glamour Magazine recommend your choice of 5 five-minute updos that make you look like a Shear Genius. Let's face it, between pillow talks our tresses love to tell a tale of the night before, so why not lock up the locks and finish it with a glam slam up-DO? Remember, make it work!

1. The Double-Band Updo

Leighton Meester

Work in mousse and blow-dry. Make waves with a curling iron, then loosely twist back and pin in a bun (let a few pieces fall out). Slip on two stretchy bands, one behind the other, and nudge hair into shape. 

2. The Polished Ponytail

Kim Kardashian

Spritz a heat styler on damp hair; blow dry. Run a flatiron through for extra sleekness. Create a mega-laquer finish with GLOSS Moderne High- Gloss Serum. Pony up!

3. The Classic Bun

Hayden Panettiere

Blow-dry using a paddle brush, then part on the side. Brush hair back at your nape and twist it around, pinning as you shape it into a bun. Then gloss it up with GLOSS Moderne High- Gloss Serum!

4. High on Top, Low Below

Angelina Jolie

Apply volumizer to damp hair and air-dry. Brush hair into a low side ponytail, but don't completely pull the end of it through the elastic- you want a messy chigon. To make it more casual, pull a few pieces out in front.

5. The Super Quick Fix

Lauren Conrad

Center your part. Put on a headband. Done!

For more tips on styling your hair, visit www.glamour.com. 

For more information on getting glossier and sleeker hair, visit www.glossmoderne.com.

XO, Get Glossed!

Bang! You're Fringe Fabulous.

Everyone, whether be it guy or gal, has a love-hate relationship with their bangs- too short or too long; too frizzy or too greasy; or maybe your bangs hit that "awkward" stage. Well let's tame those lone star hair bandits with four easy ways to maintain that mane. Our friends at Refinery 29 resolved our  inevitable fringe-dilemma by teaming up with Bumble and Bumble hair stylist, Sloane Sera, to keep our bangs bangin'!

1. Start with damp hair and spray bangs with a thickening spray. 

2. Using a hair-dryer, blow bangs back-and-forth to neutralize any cowlicks.

3. Set with a roller. Collect your bangs into one section, pull the roller through and to the ends, and then wrap your hair around it.

4. Either wait a few minutes (finish getting ready while the roller sets), or blow-dry to speed up the process. Finish with hairspray.

Visit www.refinery29.com for more advice on fabulous fringes!

HauteLook Meets High GLOSS

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Pieces I'm Loving Now

Here are a few current pieces I'm loving for fall! 

Glory Taupe Contrast Elasticated Shoe Boots (Topshop) 

J Crew Double-cloth townhouse trench

Karl Lagerfeld for Macys 

Venice Film Festival- Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley looked absolutely beautiful on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival for her film A Dangerous Mind. Knightley wore a beige Valentino gown from the 2011 Fall Collection. She chose to keep her hair simple and glamourous by loosely pinning it back while leaving a few strands in the front to give it a softer look. Absolutely love this look. 

Wake Up!

What with our busy, hectic schedules and the savoring of those precious extra minutes of sleep, some mornings we just don’t have time to fuss with our makeup. As I know we’re always striving to find quick ways to cheat the system and look awake and refreshed, here are some ideas that you can try. Use just one, or be adventurous and mix and match!

Concealer – Dot some concealer on dark under-eye circles and any blemishes that may have popped up from lack of sleep. Works wonders.

Mascara –A little mascara goes a long way in bringing out your eyes, and it’s a totally wearable look by itself.

Winged Liner –Simple trick: wing out your eyeliner and you won’t have to worry so much about the small details on the rest of your face as people will be so drawn to your dramatic eyes!

Light-Colored Eyeliner – Rim your waterline with any light-colored eyeliner such as white, pale pink, ivory, or even silver to open up your eyes. Dab some in the inner corner of your eyes for that extra pop.

Highlighter – Instantly replace dull looking skin with a glowing one by applying a highlighter to your face! Best places to put it? Your cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of your nose.

Lip Balm – Tinted lip balm that is slightly glossy (not TOO glossy!) will bring some color and light to your face.

Vanessa Hudgens Brings Back Her Long Hair

Vanessa Hudgens chopped off her signature, long waves this past July and has been sporting a short

pixie cut around Los Angeles.  Since cutting her hair Hudgens has made it clear she doesn't completely love the new look saying she "looks like a boy." Well this week at the Moet & Chandon suite at the US Open, Hudgens returned to her long locks with some handy clip-in extensions. 

Which look do you prefer on Hudgens?

Improving the Strength of Your Hair

As i said last week, heat styling tool can have a drastic impact on the health and strength of your hair. Here are some tips to improve your hair's strength and elasticity. 

Eat foods rich in protein. Fish such as tuna and salmon are phenomenal for both hair and skin. If you cannot incorporate a significant amount of fish in your diet on a weekly basis take fish oil supplements. 

Other important vitamins needed to make hair stronger include Vitamin A (spinach, carrots), Niacin (poultry), Vitamin C (citrus fruits, tomatoes) , Vitamin E (nuts, leafy vegetables). 

Shampoo your hair no more than three days a week especially for those of you with curly hair. Over-shampooing can lead to dryness and an itchy scalp. 

Try to avoid using hot, steaming water while in the shower. The hot temperature dies out hair. 

Avoid sleeping on a wet head. This can lead to more breakage and the unfortunate split ends. 

Be sure to get your hair trimmed every 2-3 months, depending on the amount of visible split ends.

Don't brush your hair when it is wet, simply use your hands if necessary. Hair is in its weakest form when wet.

Hope these tips help! 

Tip for Protecting Your Strands

We all know the number one cause of hair damage is from heat styling tools. I myself have put a toll on my hair with frequent uses of the blow dryer, straightener, and curling iron. Therefore I am always looking for ways to revive my limp hair and give it the protection it needs and shine it desires- because we all know I’m not giving up my straightener.  Here are a few tips I’ve come across that help my brittle strands.

Look for products with glycerin which prevent water evaporation therefore causing less breakage. My go-to product for this reason is the High-Gloss Serum. Smells great and does the trick by creating soft, healthy hair. Apply to wet or dry hair. I do both.

Invest in a deep conditioning hair masque and apply it to your hair once or twice a week to give hair its much needed moisture. This will counteract the damage from your heat styling companions.  Try the High-Gloss Masque. 

Give your hair a break from heat styling tools at least 1-2 days every week. I find this one to be the hardest to follow. My hair doesn’t agree with me when I let it dry naturally so my options are to heat style or immediately pull it up post-shower (which subsequently causes more hair breakage).  My solution- if I know tomorrow is my day off from heat tools, I wash it the night before. This way I can leave it down and let it dry while I am sleeping and pull it up in the morning once it’s completely dry.  

What tips do you follow to protect your strands?