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Win It: Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil—Reduces the Appearance of Fine Lines, Stretch Marks & Scars

Trilogy Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil has won over 55 awards and it works with every skin type. 
-PJ Gach

Based in New Zealand, Trilogy Natural Skin Care has quickly developed a world-wide reputation for organic skin care that works. Sisters Sarah Gibbs and Catherine de Groot started the company in 2002 with a handful of products. Now they sell a bottle of Trilogy Certified Rosehip Oil every 20 seconds on Amazon.

What is Organic Rosehip Oil?
Rosehips are the fruits of a rose. Ever hear of rosehip jam or jelly? They’re made from the rose bush’s little seed pots AKA rosehips.  Rosehips are chockful of Vitamin C –a huge antiaging ingredient. Trilogy’s Certified Organic Rosehip Oil is extracted via a cold press, solvent-free method from the seeds of organically grown rosehips. The result is an ultra-fine, almost weightless oil that’s rich in essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and 6), Vitamin C, Vitamin A and e, Lycopene, and Phytosterol.  It’s pH balanced, so it’s very efficacious on all skin types.

What Can Trilogy’s Certified Organic Rosehip Oil Do for Your Skin?

Clinical studies have shown that organic rosehip oil can treat everything from stretch marks, to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, to reducing hyperpigmentation, to eczema, to scar reduction, to the treatment of acne, to hydrating dry skin. In two independent studies it was found that Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil  can reduce the visible characteristics and appearance of scars by 41%, stretch marks by 43% and wrinkles by 23%.

Your bottle of Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil can be used as a serum, a nighttime moisturizer, to remove makeup, soothe irritated skin—including diaper rash, softens ragged cuticles, keep scalps healthy, and makes your skin look radiant.

Not only  do celebrities like cosmetic tycoon and celebrity makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, Dita Von Teese, actress Anna Friel and reputedly Kate Middleton love it, and the world does too.. Read any of the reviews where the product is sold: Ulta, Amazon and their own site, and you’ll find one consistent thing. Raves. Tons of Raves.  Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil does work. It works slowly over time.  You only need to use one or two drops, so a bottle will last for a while.

Now’s your chance to win a bottle of  Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil. It’s won over 55 awards, including Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards 2018,  NZ Best in Beauty Awards 2014,  Best Facial Oil RSVP Beauty Awards 2014 (Ireland) and Best Night Time Moisturiser The Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards 2011 (UK)

How to win:

1. Like The Queen of Style on Facebook(You can use this click through to get to the Facebook page…look for where it says, “like the page” and then click “Like.”)

JUST LIKING THE PHOTO OR THE POST DOESN’T COUNT. YOU MUST LIKE THE PAGE

2. ON THE QUEEN OF STYLE FACEBOOK PAGE ONLY WHERE THE CONTEST IS LISTED UNDER THE PHOTOAnswer this question: What do you love about March? Is it that we’re getting closer to spring? Is it your birthday month? Are you a fan of Mardi Gras? Or do you like St. Patrick’s Day. Be silly, be honest, be funny, but answer the question.

3.Sign up for  TQoS newsletter

If you leave a comment here under this article, and not on the Facebook page, you haven’t entered the contest.

The contest will run today, Tuesday, February 26, 2019, and run through to Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The two winners will be announced on Facebook on March 14, 2019.  They have 24 hours to reply to the winning notification posted on The Queen of Style Facebook page. If they do not reply/respond within the stated 24 hours, a new winner will be picked.

And now the fine print:

Contestants must live either in the continental United States and be 18+ years old or older. Contestants who have won a prize from The Queen of Style in the last 90 days are not eligible to win.

The prize will be sent out by the PR firm. Good luck!

Lucy Boynton's Academy Awards Bob was On-Point--Here's How to do it at Home

'Bohemian Rhapsody' star Lucy Boynton glowed at the Academy Awards last night---copy her style.
-PJ Gach
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Lucy Boynton plays Mary Austin, Freddie Mercury's  (Rami Malek) fiance in Bohemian Rhapsody. The duo are a couple in real life and if you watched the Oscars last night, they shared major PDA at the show after Malek won the Best Actor award.  That's an insanely joyous occasion.

Read The Secret to Elsie Fisher's Oscar Style

Way before the spotlight hit Boynton yesterday she had her hair styled by celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho. Boynton wore a classically cut and styled purple Rodarte gown. Cho stated, "“For tonight’s look, I wanted Lucy’s hair to have a modern nod to the classic style of Grace Kelly.” And she looked stunning. Got a bob and want to do this look for yourself? Cho kindly sent us the information.

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To blow dry Boynton's hair, Cho used what's been called the "Lamborghini of dryers," the Aria Gamma+. It's lightweight, quiet and its unique circular airflow dries hair without screwing it up---creating frizz, split ends and other sad things. AND hair dries 70% faster! The 30-year-old luxury Gamma+ Italia brand hand-makes all dryers in an eco-conscious, solar-powered facility in Piedmont, Italy.

Below is Cho's hair kit laid out before she went to work.
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Here are Cho's step-by-step directions on how she styled Lucy Boynton's hair.
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"To start, wash hair with Suave Professionals Coconut + Vanilla Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner.

On towel dried hair, mist Unite Boosta Volumizing Spray and layer Suave Professionals Sleek Anti-Frizz Smooth & Shine Cream.   

Blow-dry hair using a small round brush and then set it with 1-inch Velcro rollers   My favorite blow dryer is the new professional  Gamma+ Italia Aria Hair Dryer – super light, quiet, and dries the hair at a lightning speed! 

Continue to set each section with a 1-inch Velcro rollers. Once you get to the top, make a deep side part and follow the rollers parallel to the part, down to the ears.

Mist Living Proof Flex Hairspray all over and let the hair set for 15 minutes to cool.

Next, take the rollers out and sculpt the hairline for an “S” shape flat curl to frame the face. Tuck the light side behind the ear.

Make final touches with Suave Professionals Firm Control Finishing Hairspray to finish the look!

Kerry Washington Debuted her Pixie Haircut at the Vanity Fair After Party--Super Cute!

'Scandal' star and fashionista Kerry Washington showed off her sexy new haircut (and dress) at the Vanity Fair Oscars 2019 after party.
-PJ Gach
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Oscars after parties like Vanity Fair's are sought after events, and sometimes people would rather go to the after party than the Academy Awards. Kerry Washington wore a lacy, strapless Schiaparelli couture dress and a very sexy pixie cut to the event. Say what you want about short hair, pixies, bobs and lobs are here to stay. They're a fantastic way to showcase your gorgeous face, your neck, shoulders, arms and well, anything else you want to show off :)

Read The Solution to Thinning Hair--Yes, There Is One!

Takisha Sturdivant-Drew for Matrix  styled Washington's hair.  The two have worked together before to create stellar styles. Sturdivant-Drew stated, "From the moment I saw Kerry’s Schiaparelli couture dress. I felt it had a modern look of Hollywood glam. It has a 1950’s feel of Audrey Hepburn to me. So I decided the hair should be short in a smooth cut and a little messy and undone.“

Here are the step-by-step styling directions from Sturdivant-Drew so you can rock this look yourself. No red carpet required.

"To prep the hair while it’s still damp, apply Matrix Keep Me Vivid Velvetizer as a heat protectant before blow-drying.

Use a mini flat iron to smooth out hair, then apply dime size of the Matrix Keep Me Vivid Velvetizer again to give it a sleek and shiny look as it has great smoothing capabilities.

Finish with Matrix Style Link Texture Builder Messy Finish Spray by spraying four inches away from the root. This creates a finished hold that adds texture and volume for an effortless look. Perfect for long lasting hold with flexibility."

Awkwafina Was Pink Metallic Goodness at the Oscars! Get the Look

The 'Crazy Rich Asians' star rocked a DSquared2 pink metallic tux, had a bag that doubled as a flask, and looked freaking awesome.
-PJ Gach
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New York City native, rapper and one of the stars of 'Crazy Rich Asians,' Awkwafina rocked the Oscars red carpet in a 70s-influenced pink metallic suit from DSquared2. Love that killer pussycat bow. Her box clutch doubled as a flask (yes, they make them! I've gotten the press releases). Hey, if you're going somewhere and have to sit for a bazillion hours, you have to find ways to (a) amuse yourself, (b) stay hydrated and (c) find a way to kill boredom. According to People.com, she filled it with tequila, my kinda gal!

Read How to Copy Lady Gaga's Updo

Celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh created Awkwafina's glowing makeup for the night. Quynh stated, "I wanted to keep Awkwafina's makeup and skin fresh and glowing with a slight definition on the eyes. Her pink suit had a spring flirty feeling, so I wanted to incorporate that into the makeup look."

When putting on makeup, it's smart to start with glowing skin. You have to think of skin care as prepping the canvas before you paint it. How to do that when you're rushed? Masks, people, masks!  First Quynh applied  Kiehl’s Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque and left it on for 5 minutes, and then rinsed it off.  For step two, she massaged (very gently)  Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate into her skin. Over that she applied  Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream and then used Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado under her eyes and lids. For a final skin care touch, Quynh then applied Kiehl’s Buttermask for Lips onto her lips.

For makeup, Quynh applied Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 5.75 using a damp BeautyBlender sponge.  The foundation was applied on her face and also blended on her neck. The Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Concealerin 3.5 was used under Awkwafina's eyes and any place else she needed it. To highlight her cheeks, Quynh first used Giorgio Armani Neo Nude A-Blush in 50 to the apples of her cheeks. The shade gives you a "lit from within" type look. For a highlighter, she then used Giorgio Armani Neo Nude A-Highlight in 10 above the cheekbones. Keep the T-zone in line with a dusting of  Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Compact Powder in 2.   It was applied with a powder brush. 

For Awkwafina's eye makeup, Quynh used Giorgio Armani Eye Tint Eyeshadow in 12 all over the lid. Then Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow in 1 was smudged along the upper lash line (think of a thin line that's spread out with a brush, finger or Q-tip).  Over that, Quynh layered Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Eye Quattro Eyeshadow in 4. She applied the top right color along her top and bottom lash line and blended it onto her lid. Then she smudged the bottom left color along her lash line, blending all the shadows softly together using Giorgio Armani Blending Eye Brush. She finished the eyes with two coats of Giorgio Armani Eccentrico Mascara in 1.

The finishing touch to any makeup look is lipstick. According to Quynh, "I love the texture of the Giorgio Armani Lip Magnet Liquid Lipstick because it goes on like water and feels so lightweight, but has an amazing opaque quality like a traditional lipstick.”  She applied Giorgio Armani Lip Magnet Liquid Lipstick in 508. As you can see, it's a soft pretty color that works well with Awkafina's outfit and who knows, it could become your favorite spring shade.

Steal Elsie Fisher's Academy Awards Red Carpet Beauty

Elsie Fisher, the star of 'Eighth Grade' slayed the red carpet--- and you can too.
-PJ Gach
Elsie Fisher hit the red carpet at the 2109 Oscars AKA the  Academy Awards in a sharp Thom Brown Suit and a pretty amazing cat eye.

What's the secret for her big-eyed glam style? False lashes. Makeup artist celebrity makeup artist Kristin Hilton created Fisher's look and used Lashify lashes. According to Hilton, she kept it simple for Fisher, as it was her first time wearing falsies. Accoring to Hilton, she  used two Lashify 10mm dramatic “B” Gossamers, then one 12mm “B” Gossamer at the outer corners. Then Hilton filled in the inner corners and the bottom lashine of her eyes with mascara.

Read Steal Rachel Brosnahan's Red Carpet Style

“I was worried that Elsie would think the lashes were too heavy, but she said she couldn’t feel them at all!” reports Hilton, who adds, “I love that you can’t tell that they’re false lashes. They’re amazing. I’m going to use them from now on!”

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Copy Critics' Choice Award Winner Rachel Brosnahan's Style

'The Marvelous Mrs.Maisel won three Critics' Choice Awards--Snag Rachel Brosnahan's stellar makeup style.
-PJ Gach
Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs.Maisel won big at the Critics' Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Rachel Brosnahan who plays the titular charactor, won the award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.  Alex Borstein who plays Susie won the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award, and the show picked up the Best Comedy Series award.

Read How to Sparkle Like Selena Gomez

And if you've seen this season (if not, go! Go watch!), Midge Maisel goes through more ups and downs then a merry-go-round. It's engrossing, and sometimes embarrassing, but always heartfelt and well written.  Watch and be prepared to laugh and cry, and get hungry. There are scenes in diners that make you want to eat. And eat!

For tonight's event, Brosnahan chose a white pantsuit done up with a bog bow from Carolina Herrera, silver Jimmy Choos and matching bag from the same designer and rings from Ana Khouri. Her makeup look was created by Makeup Artist Lisa Aharon for Revlon---love that smokey eye.

Here's exactly how Lisa created Rachel's look. Step-by-step directions and what products were used to give her that glowing style.

Lisa stated, "After prepping Rachel's skin, I buffed and blended Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation in Porcelain from the center of the face outward.  Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer in Banana worked seamlessly under the eyes and in the spots that needed a little more coverage.  Both are lightweight with a natural finish that I love.  To finish the complexion, I lightly dusted Revlon PhotoReady Candid Setting Powderkeeping it mostly in the center of the face and forehead. A cool rose tone is my favorite for Rachel's porcelain skin, so I used Revlon Powder Blush in the shade Rosy Rendezvous. I started on the apples of the cheeks and blended slightly under the cheek bone towards the hairline.  I then patted Revlon PhotoReady Insta- Fix Highlighting Stick in Pink Light to make the highpoint of the cheekbones radiate slightly."

How to get those incredible smokey eyes? Again, here's Lisa with all the details.
Lisa used the "ColorStay Brow Creator in Soft Brownhelped me define, shape and slightly fill in Rachel’s brows.  Filling in and sharpening the brows helps to frame the eye and guide where the shadow is placed next. Since the suit was clean and white, we decided to have fun with color on the eyes. I used Revlon ColorStay Crème Eyeshadow in Merlotas the base layer for a bold effect. We kept the shape a bit 60’s to complement the high ponytail.  To add dimension and brightness, I added the light purple shade of the Revlon Colorstay Looks Book Palette in Insider.  I used a blend of the light purple and pink shade from the same palette for the inner corner of the eye as well.   Revlon ColorStay Crème Gel Eyeliner in Black helped to intensify the lash line.  A few coats of Revlon Volumazing Mascara added both length and thickness to Rachel’s already beautiful lashes.  It’s long lasting so I can rely on it not to flake or smudge on a red carpet. "  

Lipstick is the finishing touch, and Lisa stated, "It’s been very dry in LA so I’ve been reaching for extra moisture where ever I can. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick has a rich amount of pigment but also delivers the hydration I needed for Rachel’s lips. After trying a few lighter shades, we landed on Bare Affair to complete her mod make up look."

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How to Copy Lady Gaga's Golden Globes Gorgeous Updo

Lady Gaga wore cerulean blue hair to match her Valentino gown at the Golden Globes. Here's how to recreate that look.
-PJ Gach
Lady Gaga STOPPED the Golden Globes red carpet last night. Her custom Valentino gown was breathtaking. And the diamonds! Whoa, the diamonds! Gaga wore 100 carats of Tiffany & Co diamonds. That's a lot of sparkle!  The custom-made necklaces was created with 100 diamonds, and the pear-shaped pendant was a dazzling 20 carats.  

Read: The Cure for Thinning Hair

What else was dazzling, and let's be honest, everything from head-to-toe Gaga was dazzling, was her hair. Gaga had her hair colored to match her gown (clever idea), and her updo by  Frederic Aspiras, Lady Gaga’s Personal Master Hairstylist, rocked! 

Aspiras used  Joico and ghd hair products to do the 'do. Here's how he created the color and the style.

To make her hair cerulean blue, " I used Joico Blonde Life Powder Lightener to create the brilliant blonde. For color, I used  Joico Color Intensity in Sky and Rose, mixed with the Clear Mixer to create Cerulean Blue."

Here's the step-by-step directions on how to get that updo!
Aspiras states, "To style, I used Joico Blonde Life Brightening Veil throughout.  I then combed through the hair with the ghd detangling comb.   Next, I used a ghd natural bristle radial brush size 1 and ghd air® hair dryer on High heat and med speed to dry the hair. Then,  I ran the ghd platinum+ styler throughout the hair to create a smooth finish and sprayed Joico Body Shake Texturizing Finisher throughout."

"I used a ghd oval dressing brush to sweep the hair up into ponytail and wrapped a d twist hair into a half bun, leaving the end of the hair out and parted to each side of her head. I then wrapped the ends of the hair around the ghd curve® soft curl iron to create long lasting curl.  I finished by spraying Joico Humidity Blocker Finishing Spray."

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Glossier Opens First Flagship Store in New York City on November 8th

Two floors to play in! That's right, Glossier's new flagship store will have lots of room and lots of products to check out.
-PJ Gach
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Perhaps the newest tourist (and locals) destination will be Glossier's first ever flagship store. Located on 123 Lafayette Street, it has two floors (look at the photo of those stairs) and it's big; like 3,000 square feet big. See below, the original annoucement on Instagram.

Read Kiehl's Popup Shop Is an Interactive Wonderland of FUN

The store has been designed to maximize customers shooting images for Instagram. There will be lots of selfies and produc shots going on from morning to night.

The store opens up to the public on November 8th. Just look for the lines around the block.

How to Find Black Friday & Cyber Monday Steals, Flyers & Deals

Black Friday & Cyber Monday are coming up quickly. Here's how to find the best deals and save money.
-PJ Gach

Some Black Friday & Cyber Monday shoppers seem psychic; they know ahead of time where all the great deals and steals are. How do they know way ahead of Friday, November 23rd what the Black Friday sales deals and steals are?  They're reading the Black Friday websites and suscribe to their newsletters.

Read: How to STOP Thinning Hair

I've been using the Black Friday websites for awhile now and have gotten stellar deals on electronics, clothing and more. These sites manage to acquire the Black Friday sales circulars and Black Friday ad scans, and publish them as soon as they get them. Now, you can budget ahead of time and shop smart on Black Friday.

The sites break down sales into categories: electronics, home, jewelry, kids, fashion, beauty, and well, anything you can think of. They'll also mention rebate, coupon deals and other ways to save money and shop smart.  Since it's more fun to share, I'm passing the information onto you.

What I've done, and am suggesting to you, is to subscribe to these site's newsletters. The moment they get an ad scan or an ad leak, or get news on an incredible sale, they email that info to their subscribers. And yes, they've got the 411 on Cyber Monday sales too,

BFAds.net has already published Macy's 2018 Black Friday ad scans.

GottaDeal has a Black Friday section. You'll find info on shipping deals, ad scans and more. They've got the deets on Amazon's holiday shipping right now.

BlackFriday.com  has ad scans, leaked sale news and more. Up on their site right now are Kohl's, Target's and other stores Black Friday ad scans.

TheBlackFriday.com has a ton of Black Friday ad scans on their site right now.

BestBlackFriday.com has Petco, Walgreen's and lots of other holiday sale scans too.

Following Up: Product Testing No7 Laboratories Line Correcting Booster Serum

Does the No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum really erase wrinkles and fine lines quickly?
-PJ Gach

A couple of weeks ago, I attend the launch of the new No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum. It’s supposed to be the new hero product of the line. Four different clinical trials run by four different universities came back with great results. Women who used the product found that fine lines and wrinkles were disappearing from their skin in about a month. Prolonged usage made it seem as if the serum was turning back time.

Read How to Stop Thinning Hair

After the launch, I wrote an article about it. In the piece, I stated that I would give it a whirl and report back the next week. Not seeing a difference in my skin in a week, I decided to keep using it, and then report back.

I was told at the launch that I could incorporate the serum into my daily skin care routine, so I did. Presently, I’m washing my face in the morning with Golden Door Hydrating Cleansing Milk, $38.99, HSN, using Rituals Rich & Eye Cream, $40, Rituals, and Jane Iredale Beauty Prep Face Moisturizer, $45, Jane Iredale. Both the Golden Door cleanser and the Jane Iredale moisturizer have an uplifting citrus scent; you need that in the morning. Before applying the creams, I use the No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum, $41.99, Walgreens.com.

At night, I’m cleansing my face with IT Cosmetics Bye-Bye Makeup 3-in-1  Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, $38, Sephora. I love this stuff; it dissolves makeup instantly, even takes off waterproof mascara. It leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh.

Since I’ve been using the No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum for almost three weeks now, I’ve been staring in the mirror, looking for changes. If there are changes, they’re very small. Luckily, or not, I have good skin, it’s resilient. I have a few fine lines around my eyes, the beginnings of the “11”marks between my brows, and very few lines on my forehead. I do have lines around my mouth—from smoking---I know, I know—So, if there are changes happening, I haven’t seen them yet. According to the studies, visible changes seem to set in around the second month of usage. I’m going to continue using the No7 serum and will report back.  I was sort of hoping that I would see more of a change in three weeks, as some users in the trials did report that.

About the bottle. It’s made to resemble a syringe. Not sexy. When you first start using it, you have to apply pressure to get it to release the serum. My bottle leaks serum, so there’s always a tiny puddle by the top. And to be really annoying, it’s best to have the bottle stored standing up. On its side, the puddling continues.

Should you buy it? Like most skin care products, you need at least 30 days of usage before you see a change. Any sort of change.  Damage didn’t occur overnight, and reversing it does take time.

https://www.thequeenofstyle.com/quee/2018/10/better-than-botox-no7-laboratories-new-no7-line-correcting-booster-serum-erases-lines-in-one-week.html

Kiehl’s Gifting Workshop Popup Shop Launches Monday, November 5th!

Give the gift of great skin care and healthy skin with a little something from Kiehl's Gifting Workshop.
-PJ Gach

Yes, the holidays are coming!!! This holiday season, Kiehl's is opening up their first ever popup shop; think of Kiehl's as holiday elf, or helping hand for holiday gifting and wrapping.

Read Every Free & Low Cost Admission Day for New York City (Yes, All 5 Boroughs!) Museums

Located at in the heart of Soho, 513 BroadwayNew York, NY 10012 (click here for map & directions), the popup shop is going to be the holiday destination. Why? 'Cause it's an immersive event. Come in and play! There's the Kiehl's "Snow Globe," and a window display that lets you be part of their holiday campaign. The store's art and characters are created by artist Andrew Bannecker, the designer of Kiehl’s Holiday 2018 collection.

Create a custim gift by visiting each of the different stations of the workshop to build their perfect gift out of a select assortment of Kiehl’s products. Go ahead and mix and match products. Pick your gift box, tissue paper, shred, accents like stickers, ribbons and gift tags for a fully customized gift.

On the run, visit the Kiehl's-on-the-Go wall. Fill up a travel bag or tin with travel-sized Kiehl's products. Buy four travel-sized products and you'll get a 10% discount.

Personalize the label of a Kiehl's Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, and other Kiehl’s jar products.

You can also pick up pre-made gift sets from Kiehl’s 2018 Holiday Collection, including the three sets in the Kiehl’s x Andrew Bannecker for Feeding America collection. 100% of Kiehl’s net profits, up to $100,000, will benefit Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. This donation will help provide 1,000,000 meals to families this holiday season.

Oh yeah, you don't have to drag the gifts home with you; Kiehl's offers ground shipping and complimentary gift wrapping for purchases of $75 and more.

Sinful Colors "Conjured Color" Collection is Spookily Chic for Halloween

Sinful Colors Halloween nail polish is perfect for Halloween and beyond.
-PJ Gach

Sinful Colors new nail polish collection,"Conjured Color" has shades that are perfect for Halloween. The five limited edition shades are so on-trend, you may want to wear them now.  
Witch,Please is a glorious sparkly confetti royal blue polish. Powerful Potion is lime green and yes, sparkly too. Bad Witch is a dark purple shade with some shimmer to catch your eye. Spellbound is an on-point periwinkle, and the funnest shade in the bunch is, in reality, Glow in the Dark,  a glow in the dark top coat! Pop that baby over any nail polish and wow.

If you've never tried Sinful Colors, you're in for a treat. All of their polishes are toulene, DBP and formaldehyde free. The nail polishes are long lasting (from personal experience, they start to chip after 10 days), the color stays true and doesn't fade.

Read How to Protect Against Bacne

Take a look at the Sinful Colors website to view their gazillion shades of color. Okay, they may not have that many, but they do have tons of shades. I always have a bottleof their Black on Black nail polish; inky black and shiny, it's my go-to color.

You can find Sinful Colors online at Amazon and Jet,  in stores at Target, Kmart, Walmart...everywhere. To find the Halloween nail collection, or any of their other polishes, use their online store locator. At under $2 a bottle, you'll want them all

Say What?? Fenty Beauty's Holiday Collection Is Available on October 12th!

Holiday glam comes early this year; Fenty Beauty's glittering holiday collection can be bought on October 12th.
-PJ Gach
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Rihanna's done it again! Fenty Beauty is releasing their holiday collection on Friday, October 12th on the site and Sephora stores nationwide (and online). The collection's called "CHILLOWT" which perfectly combines holiday temps and the frame of mind. After all, if you're not chill during the holidays, you're stressed AF, and who needs that?

Read Milk Makeup Product Review

The collection's got a silvery colored palette--seven pan cream to powder highlighters (oooh, fun!),"Frost Hunny" jumbo metallic lip and eye crayons (who doesn't want to play with crayons??) another crayon combo in "FrostMoney", lippies and eye shadow pots.

The message on Fenty Beauty's Insta page states, " Our holiday collection is coming for all the ultra-metallic looks that @badgalriri loves! From warm and fiery chromes to polar-pastels, we got the shades to keep you hyperlit and glo'd up! " They promise to reveal a new product every day until launch. 

Better Than Botox: No7 Laboratories New No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum Erases Lines in One Week

Looking to get rid of lines or wrinkles? No7 Laboratories New No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum might be the solution.
-PJ Gach
Whether or not we want to, we age. And as we age, our skin loses resiliency and we get wrinkles. No7 has been a leader in OTC anti-aging skin care. Their newest product No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum promises to deliver. No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum is the first product from No7’s new line, No7 Laboratories.

The Correcting Booster Serum went through four different university trials. And the results were outstanding. Respondents saw visible reduction in lines and wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes after one week’s usage.  By the second week, they saw improvement in six targeted spots: forehead, crow’s feet, lips, between brows (bye-bye “11” lines), under lines and nasolabial folds.

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Quoting from the study, “Among women considering Botox3, 77% of women said the serum gave them better results than they thought possible from skincare after testing the product for 2 months and 73% said they were less likely to consider Botox in the future. Of those that had already had Botox3, 80% of women said the serum gave them better results than they thought possible from skincare and 73% said they would delay their next treatment.”
What is it that makes No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum so effective? It contains seven times higher concentrations of No7’s Matrixyl 3000 Plus TM² –a powerful anti-wrinkle ingredient.  This ingredient can help the skin recover key properties and components, like elastic fibrillin, that is lost during the aging process.

The No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum has just launched exclusively at Walgreens.com and is only $41.99. It will be available at Walgreens stores nationwide on November 4. Starting on January 1, 2019, you’ll be able to purchase the serum from Ulta and Target stores and their websites.

The serum should be used to targeted areas before applying anything else. If you want to boost your moisturizer, you can add a few drops of the serum to it. The serum can be used with non No7 skin care products.
As an aside, I am starting to use the serum today, Monday. I’ll report back in seven days to tell you how it worked.

_{All photos were taken at the presentation.}

Stop Crying Over Thinning Hair! There's a Solution: Évolis Makes Hair Stronger & Thicker

évolis has unlocked the key to stop thinning hair. If you've been dreaming about thick, luscious locks, read this article.
-PJ Gach

You can hide a receding hairline or thinning hair with a hat anytime of the year. However, wearing a hat to hide hair woes can make you feel less than. évolis, developed in Japan, and brought to the world by Maria Halasz,  CEO of Cellmid/Advangen, and owner of Évolis really works.  Halasz started to lose her hair, and she tried the products, was so impressed with the results, that she bought the company.

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Via email Halasz was kind enough to answer questions about the causes of thinning hair in men and women. She also speaks about preventative and reparative measures.

Read on and learn how you can stop thinning hair.

Question: People tend to think that hair loss and thinning hair is only a concern for men; but this is a condition that also effects women. Are the causes for thinning hair and hair loss the same for men and women, or is it different?

Halasz: Hair loss effects both men and women but in different capacities. For men, the first signs of male pattern baldness are a receding hairline and thinning hair around the crown area. If left untreated, hair loss will progress as the follicles become more shriveled. Eventually, the follicles die, which results in baldness.  

Female pattern hair loss starts with thinning hair across the central area of the scalp. While most women tend to retain their hairline, some will suffer from Frontal fibrosing alopecia. If left untreated, the thinning often spreads to the side areas of the scalp in the temples and above the ears. A small number of women will experience baldness. While most men and women follow these patterns, it is possible for men to develop a female pattern of hair loss, and for women to show a male pattern. In some rare cases, a man or woman can develop both patterns.

Question: Is it true that hair extensions, weaves and certain hairstyles can cause thinning hair and hair loss?

Halasz: Hair extensions, weaves and certain hairstyles like braids can cause what is called traction alopecia. Tight braids, excess pulling can cause irreparable damage to the follicle which can lead to hair loss.

Question:  If someone wants to use hair extensions and weaves, what can they do to prevent thinning hair and hair loss? 

Halasz: Try utilizing a system that is more temporary; like using taped strands versus glued, braided or sewn in strands. We also suggest using a product like évolis Professional which elongates the growth phase within the hair life cycle. This is in turn strengthens the hair follicle helping to offset some of the stress caused with extension/weave pulling.

Question: Can hairstyling products and or tools create thinning hair and hair loss?

Halasz: The misuse of certain tools can cause thinning hair. Teasing the hair for example, can cause pulling and breakage. Extreme hot tools can inflame the follicle area when exposed to high heat, and that in turn causes hair loss. Overuse of dry shampoo can clog the follicles, this causes inflammation, and that in turn causes hair loss.

Question: What preventative steps can one do to prevent aggressive hair loss and or thinning hair? 

Halasz: Health hair starts at the scalp. Treat your scalp like you treat your skin and give it loving care daily. Eat healthy foods and be sure to have a healthy dose of key vitamins.  (Edit note: Look for Biotin, Vitamin C, and Niacin vitamins for healthy hair and skin.)

Question: You experienced hair loss and searched for a solution. Can you talk a bit about your journey?

Halasz: As a Biotech CEO I had been personally affected by hair loss after she turned 40 and her hair started to thin out. As a scientist, I searched for solutions for hair loss, but began to lose hope after trying everything without any success. Serendipitously, on a trip to Japan, I encountered technology based on blocking a protein called FGF5 by using naturally sourced ingredients. Initially impressed with the science, I started using the FGF5 blocking products. After a few months, the total hair transformation that was achieved was so impressive I acquired the company. évolis^™ was born shortly after.

Question: How exactly does Evolis work? And can the product be used for men and women?

Halasz: This product is for men and women. By tapping into the powerful FGF5 technology combined with natural botanical extracts and revolutionary formulations, évolis has been developed to deliver longer, stronger, healthier, and thicker hair that is touchable with lustrous shine and effortless control. évolis is the first range on the market based on strong science backed by real studies, real people and real results. évolis has over 10 years of dedicated research into hair growth and hair biology by unlocking the secrets of the hair cycle our scientists have delivered the first and only solutions for hair loss and thinning that go to the root of all challenges by addressing hair follicle biology.

                                                                 _{The above photos are of real people using evolis.}

Question: Can you explain how the évolis studies were conducted, and what the results were?

Halasz: Scientists have been seeking solutions to hair cycle shortening for many years. The discovery of FGF5, the key hair cycle stop signal, led our scientists to their unique pursuit of FGF5 blockers to deliver solutions to hair challenges, hair loss and thinning.

Instead of developing synthetic compounds, we looked towards nature. It took over 10 years of dedicated research and screening of thousands of plants to discover the perfect blend of FGF5 inhibitors. We have clinically and dermatologically tested our formulas to ensure maximum performance, backed by strong science with scientifically validated results.

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Question: After starting évolis, how soon would someone start to see results?

Halasz: It typically takes three months (90 days) of use when using the REVERSE Activator.  The first thing you will notice is a change in texture. Then less hair falling out, which you can easily see either in the shower or when you brush your hair. Then you’ll start to notice new hair growth.  You’ll spot little wispy hairs along the hair line and the part line.

Question: Should someone use évolis’ three products: shampoo, conditioner and activator? Or does it depend upon the amount of thinning and hair loss?

Halasz: We recommend using all three products to see the best results. For example, our REVERSE shampoo and conditioner targets those suffering from hair thinning and aging.  The color safe formula gently cleanses each strand, while added volume boosters instantly lift roots. It’s formulated with a proprietary blend of natural actives and antioxidants, enhanced with keratin and wheat protein to support hair health. Our conditioner is lightweight, increases thickness, and adds shine while the strengthening keratin and wheat protein fortify hair structure.

Our activator, Activator targets those suffering from thinning hair, aging hair, and aggressive hair fall. Proprietary blend of natural actives and antioxidants accelerates hair growth and decreases hair fall. The activator is formulated with keratin and wheat protein to strengthen and fortify each strand.

Using all three together will enable a powerhouse effect to gorgeous hair. 

Question:  What hair care tips can you give to someone who has thinning hair, or aggressive hair loss? For example, in the summertime, should someone wear a hat to prevent damage from UVA/UVB rays, or use a hair protectant spray that contains an SPF? 

Halasz: Everyone should wear some form of protection for their scalp. Wearing a hat is great, but remember to keep it loose. Aggressive friction caused by tight hats can cause inflammation of the follicle, which in turn can lead to hair loss. We have recently created a UV Protector which delivers your daily dose of FGF5 inhibitors in addition UV protectors. Remember to always take care of your scalp daily.

Question: Are there any hair products or styling tools that one should avoid if dealing with hair loss issues? 

Halasz: There really is no limit to the types of tools and products you can use if you are challenged with thinning hair.  Do what makes you feel good! I would suggest staying away from products that contain silicones, as they have a tendency to weigh the hair down. 

Question: After using évolis, can one style their hair how they would like to, or do they need any precautions? 

Halasz: évolis allows your hair to become thicker and healthier; so any hair style you choose is perfect. 

Question: If, after using évolis, would there be a reaction if they color or highlight their hair?

Halasz: No, please go about your normal hair activities. 

Question: How long does someone need to be on évolis? If, for example, they experience positive effects from using évolis, do they need to continue using the product as part of hair maintenance.

Halasz: You never quit using toothpaste after your cavities are fixed, or moisturizer to take care of your skin.  The same idea is true for évolis…take better care of your hair. Use your évolis activator daily, and then follow with the shampoo and conditioner as needed.

Men’s Grooming Review: RICH by Rick Ross or How to smell like the King of Wakanda

Or How to smell as RICH as the Prince Akeem of Zamunda using Rick Ross’s men’s skin care line. 
-Lincoln C. Chinnery III
   Via Instagram

For the last month and a half, I used Rick Ross's brand of men’s personal grooming products, RICH by Rick Ross. Firstly, if you are not familiar with Rick Ross then you’ve been living under a rock the size of Trumpf’s ego. Rick Ross is a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur. His 11 albums contain more hits than Seal Team Six-–with no plans of stopping anytime soon.

Read How to Stop Bacne ASAP

Like any smart hood millionaire, Mr. Ross has branched out into new endeavors – his line of beard, hair and styling products are the tip of an expanding empire. The products I was fortunate to use were: Luxury Beard Oil, Luxury Shaving Cream, Luxury After Shave Balm, Luxury Hair & Body Wash, and Luxury Shampoo.

Let’s start at the top. My shaving regimen is once a week (my head and face) and a quick trim of the beard every morning. Using the Luxury Shaving Cream was a wonderful olfactory trip back to the barber shops of my youth; when high top fades were in fashion. The scents from the shaving cream came together in a relaxing and refreshing wave, making the shaving experience enjoyable, and my skin silky smooth.

The after-shave balm provided an enriching moisture barrier that protected my skin while I shaved. The beard oil (powered by hemp seed oil) delivered some much-needed enrichment and gave me the sheen my beard was missing. After a few weeks my beard felt fuller and my split ends were gone. Using all three products gave my skin enrichment, protection, and left me smelling like Prince Akeem after a royal shave.
                                                   Via Instagram

The Hair & Body wash is a glimmering elixir of moisturizers and anti-oxidants that not only clean away any funk, and leaves you smelling like a T'Challa with the confidence to take on Thanos, let alone the work day. Along with the shampoo RICH is infused with some of the best ingredients know to the beauty industry: champagne, Kona coffee and caviar extracts. These are not dyes and whiteboard chemicals thrown together for a faux sent that won’t stand up to New York subway heat. It’s a combination of fortifying components that were created to brighten your skin’s natural color, remove city grime, and remind you that your ancestors came from a land that was totally in touch with the land.

RICH by Rick Ross is one of those rare finds. It’s a line of products that does what it promises. The line DOES promote bright, healthy skin and hair. Prices range from $12.99 to $15.99. You can buy the products online, or exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply stores across the country.

If you’re tired of over scented body products being pushed to you in weird head scratching commercials then RICH by Rick Ross is the way to go.

Lincoln C. Chinnery III is a freelance Cocktail Journalist, Bar Reviewer, Whiskey Enthusiast, Gin Lover, Bourbon Drinker, and Eater for fine dinners. Lincoln welcomes questions and comments via email at CocktailJournalist@gmail.com

10 Ponytail Hairstyle Trends You Will Love This Summer

If you're going to rock a ponytail this summer, here's 10 fab ways to do it.
-Jackie Summers, Matrix

 Courtesy of Matrix

Big ponytail hairstyles, curly ponytail hairstyles. Bouncy ponytails, bubbly ponytails, braided ponytails. The classic ponytail hairstyle now has so many style variations, it’s much more than the default hairstyle for your spin class. It’s a fashion statement, and a hairstyle “do” for many occasions—even formal events! Here, the Matrix style experts identify the top 10 ponytail hairstyle trends right now!

Read How to Copy Kim Kardashian's Sleek Hairstyle

The Side To Side Ponytail
Courtesy of Matrix

Create a deep side part, then sweep all your hair to the opposite side and gather it into a low, side ponytail. This dressed-up version of the ponytail is perfect for a work day. Matrix Artistic Director Michael Albor advises smoothing and curling your hair first to give the look loads of shine and polish.

The Curly Ponytail Hairstyle

Whether your hair is naturally curly or you’ve created a curly hair texture with a curling iron, gathering the curly lengths into a low ponytail is a cool and chic ponytail hairstyle option for summer. Keep the top sleek, but not too flat—try applying a volumizing mousse and blow drying your hair to encourage volume at the roots before you curl your hair. Before you step out, release a few soft tendrils above your eyes to frame your face.

The Wedding Ponytail

A ponytail that you can wear down the aisle? Absolutely, when it’s beautifully and carefully crafted. Many special occasion hairstyles feature a ponytail as the foundation, and then are adorned with additional twists and braids to make the look formal. When texture is in play, it can be enhanced by balayage highlights, which bring out the luminosity of every curl and curve!

Color melt ponys, punk ponys, ponys for festivals and more up next

How to Prevent Bacne

Back acne, bacne, whatever you call it, zits on your back can be prevented so you can hit the beach with ease.
-PJ Gach
Summer weather means bathing suits, halternecks, backless tops and dresses. They're sexy and a great way to beat the heat. Backne, those awful spots and pimples are a fashion don't. If you have bacne, you know, back acne,  you feel that you’re stuck wearing tees and tanks. You also feel stifled by the heat. Did you know that if you follow these quick and easy tips, you can stop bacne from bugging you again.

Most of the time, Bacne can be caused by shampoo, conditioner, and styling products. Yes. Those same ingredients that make you hair healthy and feel great, could be irritating your back. The solution is very simple; wash and condition your hair first in the shower. As for styling your hair, wear a bathrobe or slip a towel over your shoulders before applying product. If you have long hair, after washing and conditioning it, clip it into a messy bun.

Step-by-step directions to conquer bacne in the shower:

Option 1

1. Wash your hair.
2. Rinse.
3. Condition your hair. If you have long hair, you might want to pull your hair into a messy bun and secure with a hair clip.
4. While the conditioner is doing its stuff, take the time to shave your pits and legs. Now, you’re multi-tasking.
5. Before rinsing out the conditioner, wash your face. Then while you’re under the spray, you’re rinsing your hair of conditioner and rinsing off the soap from your face.
6. Before you soap up your body, stick your now clean hair back into a messy bun.
7. Soap up
8. Rinse.
9. Extra step, but worth it if you're paranoid about getting zits on your back: With hair still in the clip, step under the shower spray and rinse yourself all over from top to bottom.

Option 2

1. Wash your hair.
2. Rinse.
3. Soap up your body.
4. Condition your hair.
5. Rinse everything off at the same time.
6. After rinsing every bit of you, clip your hair up into a messy bun, and re-rinse take extra time to ensure that your back is completely rinsed off of soap and shampoo/conditioner.

Remember that you won’t see results immediately. If your skin became irritated by the shampoo/conditioning ingredients, it will take some time for it to calm down.

When it comes to styling your hair; if you've been applying gel, mousse, or what have you on your strands and your shoulders and back are bare, these products could be what's irritating your skin. While styling products can be a great tool for the perfect 'do, they can irritate the skin. Irritated skin gets...yes, you got it, backne! Eeewww.

A super quick tip is to wear a bathrobe before using styling products. Don't have a bathrobe? Simply place a towel over your shoulders so that it covers your shoulders and back before styling. The towel will sop up the extra product instead of your back.

If the issue persists, even after you changed the order, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients. If you are, you might want to visit your GP or a dermatologist. They could recommend super gentle products and possibly pinpoint which ingredient is the one causing the issue. And yes, they'll have something that you can apply to your skin to make it healthy and clear of icky bacne.

Photo Credit: Flickr

Terra, Natura Brasil's New Fragrance is a Sensual Delight

The warm vanilla notes in Terra, Natura Brasil's newest fragrance make it the perfect accessory for day or night.
-Rachel Rosenthal

I am a product junkie, and one of my favorite products to collect are fragrances.  Unlike skincare, there is never risk of breakout or a bad reaction. They come in beautiful packages with which I can adorn my dresser top.  I love changing up my fragrances often. I feel they represent my mood, the weather, or even my outfit, and am always thrilled about my newest addition.

This week I tried out the new Terra fragrance from Natura Brasil, and I am hooked.  I have worn it every day since I have received it. I am not the only one who loves it… my sister has begged me to gift her the bottle, and my boyfriend (who is very sensitive to smells) loves it as well.

There is also something timeless and sensual about it.

The golden hued perfume is packaged in a beautiful cylindrical glass bottle with a wooden lid--–earthy but very chic, like the perfume.  It is packaged in a collaged box  inscribed with inspirations for the scent and Brasil.  The design is so gorgeous that I have the bottle stored on my mantle with the bottom half of the box still on!
Heavy on the musk and vanilla, with notes of soft woods and a finish of white flowers; this fragance is reminiscent of being wrapped in a warm vanilla hug.  I think this scent would be great for colder weather as it is very warm; but there is also something timeless and sensual about it. I am planning to wear it on colder summer evenings and rainy days until fall approaches where I can wear daily.

The bottle is priced at a very reasonable $95.00 for 50ml. It can be bought online at their site , and in  their flagship boutiques in New York and New Jersey's Garden State Plaza.

Rachel Rosenthal is a freelance beauty writer based in NYC.  Check out her Instagram and her website! All photos courtesy of Rachel Rosenthal.

Meghan Markle's Wedding Manicure Follows Wedding Protocol--And the Nail Polish Is Surprisingly Affordable!

The now Duchess of Sussex had a manicure fit for a queen for the Royal Wedding.
-PJ Gach
 The world watched Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get married at Windsor Castle this morning. As everyone oohed an ahhed over everything from the wedding guests to their new titles, fashionistas in the crowd were taking notes on every beauty and fashion detail.

Read: Enter the Softsoap Body Wash Giveaway--2 Winners Get Both the Hydra Bliss and Pure Zen Collections.

After scrutinizing the photographs, and checking in with royal protocoal, it appears that Meghan, now the Duchess of Sussex wore an Essie nail polish, possibly Ballet Slippers, a sheer pink that's also a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II. 

Kate Middleton, otherwise known as the Duchess of Cambridge, wore Essie's Allure nail polish on her wedding day. 

Why the pastel nail polishes? Because the Queen isn't fond of bright nail polish. She is fond of pale, almost translucent shades.

If you want a manicure fit for a princess, you'll be happy to know that Essie's nail polishes are only $9 a pop!

Photo credits 1, 2

Win New Softsoap Hydra Bliss and Pure Zen Body Wash Collections--Two Winners!

Whether you need to rev up for your day, or calm down from a hectic one, Softsoap has a bodywash that refreshes your senses.
-PJ Gach
Spring is finally here! Hurrah! As we emerge from our wintry cocoons we’re faced with lots of activities. Need to get up extra early or need to wind down after a long day at work or play, we always hop in the shower. Make your shower your spiritual spa with one of Softsoap’s new body washes. Their two new collections: Hydra Bliss and Pure Zen will delight your senses, make your skin feel terrific as you either prep for the day, or relax from one.

Softsoap Hydra Bliss Collection: Two invigorating scents: Cucumber Water and Mint and Coconut Water and Blueberry. They’re hydrating formulas help retain skin’s natural moisture. It leaves your skin feeling smooth and soft. Both scents are uplifting and energizing.  They’re what could be called bright green floral scents.  

Softsoap Pure Zen Collection: Two romantic fragrances, Jasmine and Watermint, and Rosewater and Lotus Flower, make you feel pampered and soothed. They’re moisture rich, cleanse gently and leave you feeling relaxed.

All of Softsoap’s body washes have a concentrated formula, so you don’t have to, oh say, upend half a bottle (like some other brands) to get a scrumptious lather and feel clean. If you want to turn your shower into a fragrant spa, squirt a small amount of the body wash on the bottom of the shower. The warm water will activate the body wash. In seconds your bathroom is surrounded by the delicious scents.

Each body wash (18 fl. Oz each) is $2.97 MSRP. That’s a bargain! Each bottle could last you two or three months.  

Now’s your chance to win all four (4) of these body washes. That’s right! Two The Queen of Style’s readers will win both Softsoap collections: Hyra Bliss and Pure Zen.  Here’s what you have to do to enter the Softsoap Limited Edition Body Wash Giveaway.

Like The Queen of Style on Facebook (You can use this click through to get to the Facebook page…look for where it says “like the page” and then click “Like.”)

ON THE QUEEN OF STYLE FACEBOOK PAGE ONLY WHERE THE CONTEST IS LISTED UNDER THE PHOTO OF THE CONTEST answer this question: What’s your favorite thing about the beginning of summer? you leave a comment here, and not on the Facebook page, you will not be entered into the contest.

And sign up for TQoS newsletter. You’ll get notifications about future giveaways and other cool stuff. Click here to sign up.

The contest will run today, Monday, May 21, 2018, and run through to Monday, June 4, 2018. The winner will be announced on Facebook on June 7, 2018.  The two winners will have 24 hours to reply to the winning email. If they do not reply/respond within the stated 24 hours, a new winner will be picked.

And now the fine print:

Contestants must live in the continental United States and be 18+ years old or older. Contestants who have won a prize from The Queen of Style in the last 90 days are not eligible to win.

The prize will be sent out by the PR firm. Good luck!

Beauty Roadtest: Milk Makeup Eye Vinyl

Looking for glossy eye makeup that stays for days? Here it is!
-Rachel B. Rosenthal
   Photo courtesy of Rachel B. Rosenthal

Glowy, glossy, and dewy are buzzwords you can expect to hear surrounding the 'natural' beauty brands such as Glossier, and Milk Makeup.  In constant search for this dewy look I purchased Milk Makeup's Eye Vinyl in Bridge--a pinky nude. It’s safe to say that I am obsessed.  As a lip gloss addict, a gloss for my eyes was the logical next step and Milk Makeup nailed this one.  I was pleasantly surprised when I applied it, and realized the Eye Vinyl didn't feel sticky or heavy on my lids.  It gave me the perfect balanced look between, “I am a mermaid with permanently wet eyelids,” and the “fresh off the NYFW runway.” The look is minimal, chic, and perfect for an everyday eye “no-makeup” look.

Read How to Get Selena Gomez's Sparkle

   Photo courtesy of Rachel B. Rosenthal

Milk Makeup's Eye Vinyl comes in a click-pen that not only makes it easy to apply, but also to carry around in your bag for any of your makeup needs. It can double as a lip gloss, and maybe even a highlighter. My favorite way to apply the eye makeup is by placing a simple and thin layer on my eyelids, stopping at the crease, or layered on top of a sparkly shadow for some added dimension. The gloss itself is long-lasting. However, be careful to only apply a thin layer, as otherwise it can crease.  I would definitely recommend Milk Makeup's Eye Vinyl as a 10/10. 

You can shop Milk Makeup's Eye Vinyl Here.

Rachel Rosenthal is a freelance writer based in NYC.  Check out her Instagram and her website!

Kate Bosworth Wore Oscar de la Renta to the Met Gala & Had a Fab Updo

Kate Bosworth looked gorgeous in her shimmering gown a the Met Gala, copy her updo.
-PJ Gach
Actress and fashion influencer Kate Bosworth wore a pale off white chiffon gown flecked with gold with a pearl embellish mantilla/capelet designed by Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia of Oscar de La Renta. The gown is a cross between an Infanta, Dior's New Look formal wear with a dash of LaCroix's 80s high-low hemline. 

Her hair was styled by celebrity hairstylist,  Michael Silva x Cricket Co. Tools.  In contrast to the elaborate ensemble, her hair was styled in a sleek updo. “I saw the dress and immediately thought of the iconic sculpted hair that you see within catholic sculptures and paintings.” With that in mind, he created a sculpted rose chignon with a cross part. Michael’s clients also include Megan Markle, The Kardashians, and Ashley Graham. See below for step-by-step and details:

Read: Copy Kim Kardashian's Met Gala Style Stat!

 

Read: Off to the Metropolitan Museum? Here's What to Expect at the new Costume Exhibit

1. Wash and condition the hair, add setting gel along with a good serum and detangled the hair using the  Cricket Co. Ultra Smooth Coconut Detangler Comb 
2. Using a paddle brush and  Cricket Co. Ultra Smooth Coconut Detangler Comb dry the hair section by section
3. Create a center part, and part hair horizontally leaving out small section of hair in the front to create a cross shaped part using the Silkomb Pro-55 Wide Toothed Rattail 
4. Secure hair tightly in a pony tail using elastic string, wrapping it around the pony tail and tying
5. Split pony tail hair into 4 sections and use a high heat flat iron like Cricket Co. Centrix Ceramic Styling Iron
6. Saturate the hair with gel and wrap each section around the ponytail center to create a sculpted bun.
7. Using a good high heat flatiron create an S wave/finger wave style with the small section of hair at the front, next saturate the hair with styling gel like R+Co strong hold gel and lay each section flat sculpting it toward the forehead, down and back towards the ear on each side with the Silkomb Pro-55 Wide Toothed Rattail 
8. Last, use white setting paper to secure shape while drying and apply a heavy coat of hair spray to set the style

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How to Get Kim Kardashian's Sleek Met Ball Hairstyle

Kim Kardashian-West glittered like a gilt statue at the Met Ball.
-PJ Gach
 Kim Kardashian went solo, sort of to the Met Ball last night. Her mom, Kris Jenner, Kylie and Kendall Jenner were there, but husband Kanye West stayed home. Maybe ther couldn't find a sitter?
Kardashian showed off her insanely small waist in a cross-accented gold chain mail gown from Versace gown and her lippie was KKW Classic Creme in Classic K.

Read How to Copy Riverdale's Lili Reinhart's Sweet Updo

Kardashian's hair was as sleek and shiny as her gown. Her hairstylist, Color Wow Global Creative Director and Celebrity Hairstylist, Chris Appleton tells all. 

Chris prepped the hair by applying Color Wow’s Dream Coat Anti-Humidity Hair Treatment through Kim’s wet hair to make sure her hair stays frizz-free and glossy on the red carpet tonight. Then, he blow dried the hair using the Dyson Supersonic Pro Hair Dryer and a large bristle brush to ensure a smooth finish and add bounce to the ends of the hair.
Then, using a 3-inch curling iron, he took large sections, bending the ends for extra movement and shine. Next, using a bristle brush, Chris took the hair into a half-up, high pony. Chris’ Pro-Tip: “Gather the hair from the front of the ear to the crown so you don’t add too much hair and the pony sits flat.”

Once the hair is secured, Chris sprayed a toothbrush with Color Wow’s Cult Favorite Firm + Flexible Hairspray and brushed back all flyaways around the hairline. To finish, he added jewelry for the ultimate “90s vibe” glam.

 

Photo Credits 1, 2, 3

Copy Riverdale's Lili Reinhart Met Gala Updo

Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse strode the red carpet together at the Met Ball--Steal her style.
-PJ Gach
 It's official! Riverdale's Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse are a couple! The duo held hands and stuff at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Met Gala. Awww!
   Look at Lili's gown! It's a custom H&M gown that was inspired by armour. It was created with silver lame organza (not the easiest fabric to work with), and had a corset decorated with chunky chains... Now, recreting this dress at home is, shall we say, a hurculean task. HOWEVER, recreating her hairstyle isn't!

Read: What to Expect at the Met "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & the Catholic Imagination" Exhibit

Lil's updo was created by celebrity hairstylist Bobby Eliot, who used Leonor Greyl hair products to get her hair perfect for the night. Eliot states, “The inspiration for Lili’s hair was soft and ethereal.  Lili is wearing an amazing H&M gown with a beautiful dramatic train, and I wanted the hair to have an effortless feel. The gown is off the shoulders, and I didn’t want any hair to distract from the silhouette.”

Here are the step-by-step directions direct from Eliot:

“We decided on a swept-back, textured look tied up in an effortless knot. We started with clean, damp hair, and I applied Leonor Greyl Mousse au Lotus Volumatrice all over her hair, roots to ends.”

 “Then I sprayed on Leonor Greyl Condition Naturelle for heat protection and blew-dry her hair, using the Leonor Greyl Natural Board Bristle Brush to smooth out her ends and my fingers to create lift at the root.”

“Once her hair was completely dry, I misted her whole head with Leonor Grey Lacque Souple Hairspray to give the hair hold while I used a Harry Josh Pro Tools 1" Curling Iron to create a soft bend in the hair.”

 “I swept all of her hair back away from her face, then used my fingers to run Leonor Greyl Eclat Naturel Crème through her hair to create a little definition.”

 “I created a knot, secured with French pins, and used a pump of Leonor Greyl Serum de Soie Sublimateur mixed with a pea-sized amount of Baume Bois De Rose to separate some pieces with my fingers.

 “I finished the look by misting Lili’s updo with Leonor Greyl Laque Souple Hairspray.”