tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117Thu, 08 May 2008 21:04:44 +0000http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/noreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)Blogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-1391213128894644166Thu, 08 May 2008 21:00:00 +00002008-05-08T17:04:44.712-04:00strapless dressessusie castilloshoesfashionphotosAt the premiere of Vice in Hollywood, Andrea Harrison and Nadia Bjorlin were not the only two ladies dressed very stylish. Susie Castillo had this beautiful, strapless dress that showed her long legs, and of course, she matched the outfit with a real cool pair of shoes. Enjoy the photos in this slideshow. http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/susie-castillo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-5688569573998815198Thu, 08 May 2008 20:47:00 +00002008-05-08T16:49:57.330-04:00nadia bjorlinhollywoodshoesfashionstyleIt turns out that Andrea Harrison was not the only one wearing great shoes at the premiere of Vice in Hollywood. Nadia Bjorlin wore equally outrageous shoes. http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/nadia-bjorlin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-4507188737525720052Thu, 08 May 2008 20:25:00 +00002008-05-08T16:43:56.748-04:00shoesandrea harrisonAndrea Harrison is a beautiful actress and in this red dress at the premiere of 'Vice' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, she looked breathtakingly beautiful, but what also caught my attention are her cute shoes. http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/andrea-harrison.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-4306935394920500903Thu, 08 May 2008 14:39:00 +00002008-05-08T10:49:22.529-04:00vacationsshopping I have been busy preparing for my trip to Paris next week. I am very excited and I think I have read a lot about Paris and I have a clear idea of the places I would like to visit. This is my first time spending "time" in Paris, I have been there in and out, but never experienced the city of lights. If anyone of you have any recommendations I will appreciate your input. Just leave a comment on http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/paris-next-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-7596259725683909409Thu, 08 May 2008 01:40:00 +00002008-05-07T22:01:51.665-04:00self confidencebody imageWhile everyone talks about the pressures the Hollywood celebrities have to look good every single day, things aren't much different for the rest of us. On a much smaller scale, we are also being judged all the time by family members, friends, colleagues, and perfect strangers. So how do you manage to keep a positive body image and fight back like Tyra Banks or Jennifer Love Hewitt? Obviously,http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/how-to-maintain-positive-body-image.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-4170475012119102103Thu, 08 May 2008 01:27:00 +00002008-05-07T21:34:50.257-04:00clothesheidiwoodfashionheidi montagclothing linesstyleI am always skeptical of Hollywood celebrities, often with zero experience in fashion (other than what they gather during their days in Hollywood where looking good is the #1 goal), come up with their own labels. I have previously discussed Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker and DEAR by Amanda Bynes. Heidi Montag from The Hills is also capitalizing on her success and now has a clothing line that http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/heidiwood-by-heidi-montag.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-1225839999877925148Thu, 08 May 2008 01:18:00 +00002008-05-07T21:24:05.110-04:00workoutbuttexercisefitnessTo get a perfect butt is any woman's dream. Obviously there is butt augmentation surgery, but it comes with a big price and risks. Alternatively, butt fitness can also be achieved through a combination of aerobics, lunges, and squats. Valerie Waters, a personal trainer to Hollywood celebrities, shows in this video how to do a proper butt workout. http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/how-to-get-perfect-butt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-1273380120506233519Tue, 06 May 2008 21:23:00 +00002008-05-06T17:26:44.688-04:00bath productscosmetic lines In the Int. Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference my favorite company was Bomb Cosmetics. This is a company similar to Lush, but they sell their products in shops and spas, rather than in a retail store. It is a UK company just entering the market in the US. The products are beautiful, playful and smell wonderful. Their line of products is huge and I like all of them. Their bath bombs are http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/bomb-cosmetics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-5786769114311221569Fri, 02 May 2008 21:10:00 +00002008-05-02T17:11:16.585-04:00beauty trendsbeauty productsNext to the IBS there is a spa trade show (see previous post). This is relatively a new show,but it has been growing every year. Just like in the IBS we saw more natural products meaning products without potentially harmful ingredients such as parabens preservatives, sulfates and others. We also saw more equipment for anti aging treatments, cellulite and others. The equipment available to spashttp://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/international-esthetics-cosmetics-spa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-1906898395114753539Fri, 02 May 2008 20:33:00 +00002008-05-02T16:53:00.139-04:00beauty trendsbeauty products Last Sunday I spent my time attending the International Beauty Show in NYC (IBS). This is a trade show that takes place every year in the City. It used to be The Show in the hairdressing sector, but last year it was a total disappointment. Fortunately that was not the case this year; the show was good, and it had a lot of interesting exhibitors. These are some of my notes on trends in the http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/05/ibs-in-new-york.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-3183978004116033743Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:28:00 +00002008-04-24T13:35:32.048-04:00celebritiesJulia Roberts was on the Oprah Winfrey Show the day before yesterday in her "Earth day show." It was very interesting to see a new face of Julia. An environmentally conscious Julia makes compost, uses reusable bags instead of plastic or paper bags, and tries to be responsible in almost everything. Julia told Oprah that she does not use deodorant. It has never been her habit. It is not due tohttp://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/04/julia-roberts-on-oprah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-2933805518524652989Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:29:00 +00002008-04-14T16:58:14.444-04:00makeupBobbie Brown I do not use a lot of makeup in summer as most people do. Makeup in summer is a lot lighter than in the rest of the year. I found the new Bobby Brown nude collection refreshing and very wearable, although sometimes I prefer more color.http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/04/bobby-brown-nude-collection-for-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-7353504742087378637Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:17:00 +00002008-04-11T09:22:13.423-04:00fragranceperfumes One of my favorite perfumes is Babydoll by YSL. Browsing their website, I found that they have a limited edition of the miniature versions of the perfume. I love fragrance bottles and I found this miniature irresistible.http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/04/baby-doll-ysl-miniatures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-5109068014414953616Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:30:00 +00002008-04-09T16:35:51.771-04:00 The movie La vie en rose show cases the life of the late Edith Piaf. Edith was the most famous singer of France and a cultural icon in her time. Among her most famous songs is "Non Je Ne Regrette Rien." Below you can see the lyrics in both French and English (I got the English translation from the internet and it is not official). I hope you enjoy the song that evokes a romantic Paris very http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/04/no-regrets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-5665109844091328922Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:39:00 +00002008-04-03T15:41:35.333-04:00lose weighttipsweight loss Try to eat until you are 80% full. According to studies, the stomach takes a long time to send signals to the brain telling that there is no need to continue eating. So if you eat after you are 80% full, you will be overeating. You can always eat something later on if you are hungry. Avoid drinking too much liquid during your meals. Your digestion will be easier if you take only limited http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/04/tips-to-eat-healthier-and-lose-weight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-9219856673033258919Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:28:00 +00002008-04-01T16:37:53.850-04:00bath productsjapanbeauty products I love Hello Kitty and I learned to love her more while I lived in Tokyo. In Tokyo there are tons of products with this character. One cute product launched a few years ago for limited time is back: Hello Kitty kigurimi bath soaps. I am calling them bath bombs because they resemble our bath bombs (the balls that we put in the bath and dissolve to create bubbles), but these ones are soap. http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/04/hello-kitty-bath-bombs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-8159653455806052730Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:51:00 +00002008-03-28T10:54:59.763-04:00designersdecorationsflowersparties Preston Bailey is a Panamanian flower designer who creates the most wonderful floral decorations. Among his clients are celebrities such as Oprah and Donald Trump and the cream of the cream of New York. His work is breathtaking. He mixes colors and textures creating vibrant and beautiful ornaments. The pictures show some of his work. He also has written 3 books with beautiful photography.http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/03/preston-bailey-gorgeous-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-441281007490394464Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:50:00 +00002008-03-20T10:53:44.623-04:00beautywalkingmodelsjessica stamversacestyleAs a follow-up to my previous video tip on how to walk like a model, here is another clip by top model Jessica Stam (she has modeled for Versace, for instance) with great tips on walking that brings out the best in you, makes your posture look great, and also makes your clothes look better on you. http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/03/model-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-433008516058431410Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:50:00 +00002008-03-20T09:59:12.737-04:00decorationsEasterholidays Peeps are a tradition in Easter and other holidays. They are colorful and playful and they are ideal for decoration, but this obvious idea never crossed my mind. So when I saw it on Real Simple magazine I thought it was so clever, easy and cute. These are some pictures and on their website you can see more.http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/03/easter-decorations-with-peeps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-2157095430236399237Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:14:00 +00002008-03-20T09:37:03.769-04:00maia satinjetlaura mercierdr perriconechanel nail polishfekkai hair glazetria laserI am a regular reader of Allure magazine and sometimes I like their picks of beauty products that actually work. So this time they have picked these five products and in this video you can watch Amy Keller and Julie Chen demonstrate them. Unusual colors for nail polish are the hot trend for spring. Chanel has a great satin blue nail polish and some very dark colors were seen on Beyonce and http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/03/latest-cosmetics-trends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-823568928808533368Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:46:00 +00002008-03-05T15:54:09.135-05:00videoford modelsmovieIf you notice the models on the runway or catwalk, you will observe that they have a very unique way of walking. We don't see many people walking like that in the mall or on the street. There is a reason why models walk the way they do. It makes models look more confident, sexy, and graceful. Plus, they get that perfect posture and almost all types of clothes look good on them. This video http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/03/how-to-walk-like-model.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-7409373817348417112Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:28:00 +00002008-03-05T15:33:05.557-05:00videomakeupasianyellow skin toneIf you are an Asian and have a yellow skin tone, Joy, a Ford model, has some great tips on how to apply makeup quickly. Actually, even though she is a model, she says that she can put her makeup on in as little as two minutes. Watch as she tells you exactly what to do so that you don't look made up but do have your makeup on and look very natural. http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/03/asian-makeup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-557632942328128266Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:27:00 +00002008-03-03T16:34:10.708-05:00low costbeautybudgetspahome spa treatmentshaircuts Lately there is a lot of bad news about the economy and it looks like many people are trying to save money. But do not worry, your looks do not have to suffer for a shortage of cash. Beauty products. According to many studies most beauty products give similar results; price does not determine their effectiveness. Some drugstore products perform as well as some of the most expensive beauty http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/03/beauty-in-times-of-recession.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-943940468730995794Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:10:00 +00002008-02-27T11:17:03.779-05:00cookingbook reviewsThis is a pretty book with good and simple recipes from Ingrid Hoffman, the host of the TV program of the same name on the Food Network. Since I am mainly a vegetarian, I have problems with most cooking books. I read them because I like the photography and I prefer to adapt recipes from these books to vegetarian ingredients than the sometimes tasteless recipes in vegetarian books. I found somehttp://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/02/book-review-simply-delicioso-by-ingrid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525170975729176117.post-6670625290803062824Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:23:00 +00002008-02-22T13:41:18.971-05:00anti agingcreamsproduct reviewscosmetic lines I got a few samples of this cream in Whole Foods. I like the brand. I tried other products before and it always performs well. This cream was really good for my sensitive skin. It leaves the skin soft and not greasy and I think it worked well bringing softness and radiance to my complexion. It is an anti aging cream and it has good ingredients common in anti aging cosmetics. I do not have http://www.lindisima.com/beautybag/2008/02/eptides-plus-derma-e-product-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (eCreativa Media)