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November 3, 2011 in Hair by Denise Wild

If you’re anything like me the thought of the impending winter makes you start to shudder. Cold weather is not my thing! So I try to hold onto summer as long as I can. And now that’s easy with Marc Anthony’s Dream Waves Beach Spray.  From the soft, tousled waves to the beachy coconut scent this spray just screams summer. Whether you have straight, fine strands or already wavy locks this spray creates natural, effortless, beach hair.

GS Approved: Not only does Dream Waves Beach Spray make your hair look great, it also makes it healthier. Hydrolyzed silk and provitamin B5 work together to protect your hair while adding moisture and shine. Meanwhile, powerful UV protectors absorb ultraviolet light to save your locks from sun exposure, dehydration, and colour-fade.

Inspiration: No one perfects the wavy beach hair look like Kate Hudson. No matter the season, Kate’s wavy, golden mane is always looking great (and healthy!).

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

May 25, 2011 in Makeup, Skincare by Denise Wild

Dior is known for its sophistication, quality, and luxuriousness. Now they can add a new adjective to their vocabulary; bold.  The New Dior Addict Lipstick line is 56 different shades inspired by bold fashion.This includes direct from the runway Red Carpet #963. No matter which striking shade you choose your lips will be indulged in a ultra-hydrating formula that creates a veil of luminous shine and vibrant color.

GS Approved: The New Dior Addict Lipstick has a unique key ingredient; Mirror Jelly. Mirror Jelly adds shine, volume, and hydration to your lips. The polymers in Mirror Jelly provides a long-lasting, second-skin effect with exceptional hydrating and softening properties. The silicone oil in Mirror Jelly creates a light, smooth texture.  And the 25% less wax than a standard lipstick creates a light-reflecting, voluminous effect.

Inspiration: Kate Moss is the new face of Addict Lipstick and we don’t think anyone could fill those shoes better. She’s beautiful, fashion forward and bold. All of the things that the New Dior Addict lipstick embodies.

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

May 16, 2011 in Hair by Denise Wild

When you have curly hair like I do tangles are simply a reality. I worry that over time my hair will become more fragile. Matrix Biolage Hydrathérapie Detangling Solution may just be my savior! Formulated to condition, detangle and control static this product also provides much needed moisture to my hair without weighing it down. Light enough to use daily my hair’s natural soften and shine is restored.

GS Approved: Paraben free and containing ingredients found in nature such as aloe and passion fruit, hair is protected from the moisture depleting environment.

Inspiration: One of my favorite movies of last year was Tangled – isn’t it every girl’s dream to have flowing, long, gorgeous and strong hair? Mandy Moore who also has beautiful shiny hair lends her voice to the character Rapunzel who definitely uses her hair to the fullest in this cute Disney film.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

March 17, 2011 in Hair by Denise Wild

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had frizzy hair! I’m going to assume that all hands in the room are raised! Having naturally curly hair, frizzies are a part of my everyday battle so I was incredibly excited about Oligo Alcove Serum. A few drops to wet or dry hair control my frizz and adds amazing shine. I love the smell too, a clean fresh lemony scent to pick me up throughout the day.

GS Approved: A blend of avocado oil and olive oil rich in Vitamin B, iron and omega-9 fatty acids are the main active ingredients. The microcapsules technology ensures they are delivered to the hair’s core so conditioned, shiny hair is guaranteed!

Inspiration: Courtney Cox has unbelievably beautiful, healthy and shiny hair.  While her character Jules Cobb on the hit show Cougar Town is slightly neurotic and has boundary issues, at least her hair is always frizz free and fabulous.

Editor’s Note: While this serum is great applied directly to wet or dry hair, try adding a couple of drops to your styling product and rub in your hands to emulsify before applying to your hair.  This will cut your styling time in half and ensure even distribution.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

August 30, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

In six new shades, these sweet tasting lip-glosses are a perfect popsicle of gorgeous fruity flavour. Derived from plant-based ingredients, Quo Jumbo Lip-Gloss Stick nourishes and moisturizes the lips and gives a high shine without being sticky. The pencil applicator allows for a precise and smooth application. Made without mineral oils or parabens, this lightweight and creamy formula conditions while adding flavour and style.

GS Approved: With plant-derived ingredients, this lip-gloss stick protects your pout whilst making it look truly kissable!

Inspiration: For a city not known for its pools, the rooftop pool of the classy Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge, London England is one of the best-kept secrets in town. Slick on a lip-gloss and look so hot sipping a cocktail from the Blue Bar or way too sweet flavouring juices from the spa menu. 

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

August 11, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Light up the lips with a ray of luminous sunny coral and fluorescent electric pink. Gloss Fluo de Chanel Vibrant Shine formula contains pigments that absorb light that is visible and invisible to the naked eye and restore it in the form of sheer colour. This is a lip gloss with a neon effect under ultraviolet light. Gloss Fluo de Chanel Vibrant comes in two shades, Pop or Laser, and achieves that embellished colour and shine that makes lips incomparably radiant.   

GS Approved: You can’t help but lust over these limited edition shades unique and fashionable as you are. Paint a vivid picture for this summer and snatch one soon before they are gone.

Inspiration: It’s not easy to impress in Paris, but Le Restaurant Matignon, just a few steps off Champs-Elysées, sure knows how. Be sure to expect a restaurant and playground with a luxurious mix of eclectic and opulent with elegant and funky. Electrify your lips with a gloss sure to impress those Parisians, just like Matignon.  

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

March 5, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Go up to six hours without having to reapply your gloss! With L’Oréal Infalliable Plumping Lip Gloss in Plumped Pink, you get plumpness, shine, and a pretty pale pink colour that lasts. The colour and formula are a great combination for giving your lips a voluminous look.

GS Approved: The patented Petite Courer applicator gets the right amount of gloss on the lips and keeps it inside the lines for smooth, plump, glossy lips.

Inspiration: Compliment your pink lips with a Chanel Quilted Lambskin Classic Flap Bag in Coral. The pairing is absolutely charming.

Beauty Editor: Yanyi Ma

February 1, 2010 in Hair by Denise Wild

Central heating getting the best of your tresses? Flyaways and breakage getting you down? Take control of your locks with L’Oréal Paris EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System Replenishing Hair Masque. Body, beauty, and shine can all be yours in just five minutes. A patented Advanced Bio-Ceramide complex makes hair stronger while rosemary, mint, and juniper contribute to the masque’s sensorial pleasure. So take five and get great hair!

GS Approved: A hair masque free of sulfates, surfactants, and salts that gently infuses hair with botanicals means we’ve developed a little love affair with our hair care!

Inspiration: Spring hair is long and lustrous (and free from split ends!) at Versace.

Beauty Editor: Andrea Victory

January 15, 2010 in Hair by Denise Wild

Nature and science meet to create a welcome balance of superior performance and organic wellness for your hair. Combating dullness and heaviness from everyday city stresses and product pollutants, Nexxus Botanphuse Nourishing Botanical Hydrating Conditioner has is infused with elements from nature including sunflower, rosehip, and grape seed oils to create luxurious, soft, healthy-looking tresses. Give your hair a nature-inspired boost of nourishment and shine amidst the concrete jungle.

GS approved: Nexxus’ Creative Director and hair-stylist-to-the stars Kevin Mancuo knows that lightweight organic ingredients turn stressed and over-processed hair into strong, hydrated locks.

Inspiration: With waterfalls and luscious growth, Belize’s rainforest is beautiful enough to convince anyone to support the organic trend. Its diverse plant life also makes for popular beauty ingredients.

Editor’s note: As someone with A LOT of hair that is easily tangled and frayed, this conditioner kept my hair smooth and healthy even through the dry winter conditions.

Beauty Editor: Yanyi Ma

November 24, 2009 in Hair by Denise Wild

Found only in Southwestern Morocco, argan oil is a popular non-greasy beauty treatment that heals, repairs, and strengthens hair as well as locks in moisture and improves shine. With natural abilities to hydrate and stop frizziness and fly-aways, argan oil has been shown to penetrate the hair shaft and quickly improve follicle elasticity. Moroccanoil effectively combines argan oil with numerous other natural nutrients in its Moisture Repair Shampoo to gently cleanse and restore health to difficult hair. Feel free to flip and shake your newly shiny and voluminous hair.

GS Approved: With its signature argan oil, Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo improves the look and feel of hair with just one application by removing residue and chemicals.

Inspiration: Amidst the home of the argan tree, Riad Ain Khadra is a boutique hotel within the exotic Sous Valley town of Taroudant, Morocco. With a luscious courtyard pool and enchanting chambers, Riad Ain Khadra is the perfect place to experience all the uses of argan oil.

Beaty Editor: Yanyi Ma