Celebrity Style: TomorrowWorld Hair Tips

Guys have it easy. Bedhead is a fashion statement for us. So is a shaved head. For a girl, not so much. Sure, it's a double-standard, but it is what it is. So how do you survive three mind-blowing days of TomorrowWorld without a stylist? How do you remain sexy and fresh at all times? Celebrity stylist Max Sanchez of White Salon and Spa breaks it down for us with three absolutely fabulous and easy to do festival hairstyle tips!

How-To Keep Floral Crown In Tact…For Days?
Inspiration: Bella Thorne
- Place your floral crown in a comfortable place
- Spray bobby pins with dry shampoo to prevent slippage (insider tip)
- Criss cross two bobby pins throughout crown to secure in place

How-to create beach waves?
Inspiration: Kate Hudson
- For ultimate results, shampoo the day before you choose to wear your beach waves best
- Your hair’s natural oils will weigh down your scalp appearing your locks to appear greasy; therefore, we recommend applying dry shampoo to the roots
- Use a beach texturizer (our fav: hair resort by Kevin Murphy)
- Shake the waves loose

How-to create pretty plaits?
Inspiration: Jennifer Lawrence
- Prep your braid by brushing throughout to eliminate tangles
- Incorporate gel (our fav: Super Goo by Kevin Murphy) to dry or wet hair while braiding. The gel will polish the hair to have healthy shine and will smooth out fly aways.  

There you have it ladies of TomorrowWorld! Rock the waves, plaits and crowns all night long. Thanks Max!

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Introducing the Whish Soda Fountain Collection

Just in time for the much-anticipated annual sale, Whish is excited to announce the launch of its exclusive Soda Fountain Collection to celebrate the 2015 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. With flavors like Black Cherry, Ginger Melon, Key Lime and Orange Cream, these delicious products will leave you wishing you were sipping on a glass of good ‘ol fashioned soda pop at the local ice cream parlor!

Lather up with Whish’s bubbly Bath & Body Gel ($15) and moisturize with super-hydrating Body Butter ($12) for a fresh scent of vintage soda fountain flavors and silky smooth skin all day long! The Whish Soda Fountain Collection will be available in 16 ounce pump bottles during pre-sale from July 9th – 16th for Nordstrom card holders as well as through regular sale from July 17th – August 2nd exclusively at Nordstrom stores nationwide and Nordstrom.com.

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Must-Have Makeover Apps

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they just need to try out new looks, to reinvent their appearance and discover new styles to reflect changes in their life. The process isn’t always easy, and the transition can be awkward, more so when you realize that the look you had imagined for yourself doesn’t actually quite work out.

Thankfully, we’ve seen a proliferation of virtual makeover apps for smartphones. More than the occasional selfie improver, there are apps that allow users to play with different looks and styles, and even try out different hairstyles. These features had long been confined to computer apps, but the growth of the mobile market and the improvement of mobile technology has made it so these features can be accessed on smartphones too. According to the company behind mobile-optimized gaming website, Spin Genie, growth in mobile internet is among the strongest trends on the internet landscape to date, and some experts even suggest that we may be using our smartphones exclusively within the next two years.

The main draw of virtual makeover apps is that they allow users to make full use of their smartphone’s cameras, with some even providing real-time makeovers that are as realistic as they can get. If you’re interested in trying out different looks, you may want to download the following:

1. L’Oréal Paris Makeup Genius
Leading the pack of smartphone makeover apps, the L’Oréal Paris Makeup Genius stands out in that it doesn’t just let users edit photos to apply different makeup effects, but uses the phone’s front camera to project an augmented reality view of the different styles. This means that you can apply different looks, and see how it looks when you move and make different expressions.

2. Modiface Virtual Makeover
Just like other makeover apps, the Modiface Virtual Makeover app lets users upload photos to the app and apply different makeup and hairstyles to try them out. What puts them a cut above the rest is their amazing face-mapping technology and comprehensive skin assessment software that even allows users to apply different skin treatments to see their effects.

3. Hair Try On by TAAZ
For many years, TAAZ had been one of the leading brands for makeover apps on the PC, and they’ve finally released their services to mobile phones with the launch of Hair Try On by TAAZ. As the name suggests, the app lets users play around with different hairstyles, even allowing them to adjust how the virtual hairstyle falls and frames the face, making it look more realistic. 

There are many other virtual makeover apps out there, and with augmented reality technology improving even more, it’s likely that we’ll see even more of these apps in the near future.

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FACECAKE Unveils SHADESCOUT - The Cosmetics Color Search Engine

New Mobile Beauty App Instantly Finds Makeup to Match Any Color, Anywhere

Forget search terms and get ready for search colors as FaceCake Marketing Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of ShadeScout™, the cosmetics color search mobile app that enables consumers to find products in the colors that inspire them. A pioneer in augmented reality, FaceCake is reinventing the way people shop for cosmetics by combining its color search technology, signature Virtual Try-On capabilities and built-in purchase features to create a mobile, immersive shopping experience. ShadeScout is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

Whether admiring the color of a celebrity’s lipstick in a magazine or a flower in a garden, ShadeScout allows consumers to use their mobile device to capture any color they see and quickly and easily locate its cosmetic counterpart. Using proprietary color search technology, ShadeScout sorts through an unlimited number of products from more than 40 major and luxury beauty brands and instantly delivers direct product matches in any makeup category. From eyeshadow and blush, to lipstick, foundation and more, ShadeScout enables shoppers to find and virtually try on any product and make a purchase directly from the app. Consumers can also take selfies, receive personalized recommendations, and get feedback from family and friends through the easy in-app social sharing option. 

“With ShadeScout, you have the ability to instantly find products that match any color you see, from a celebrity’s red carpet look to a bouquet of fresh roses. You don’t need to have product information to find that perfect match; ShadeScout finds it for you,” said Linda Smith, Founder and CEO of FaceCake. "A search engine for today’s shoppers, ShadeScout makes it easy to find the products you want, virtually try them on, share them with friends, buy items, and is with you wherever you go.”

*Check out a video of how ShadeScout works here, and download the app (for free) at the iTunes or Google Play store:

 https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=953909483&mt=8#

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.facecake.shadescout

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Honor Earth Day with Eco-Friendly Accessories: Alkemie Jewelry Transforms Reclaimed Metal into Wearable Art

The Sage Cuff

  – Inspired by the sage that grows in abundance in the coastal mountains of southern California where husband-and-wife jeweler team Dara Gerson and Ashley Lowengrub live.  Dara and Ashley burn dried sage daily in their Topanga home and named their first-born daughter in honor of this cleansing plant. Available in reclaimed sterling silver and reclaimed bronze. $209

The Moon Ring

– The moon is a powerful reminder of our connection to the earth, especially for women. The phases of the moon connect to the cycles of the tides, the seasons and our bodies. Available in reclaimed sterling silver and reclaimed bronze. $176

The Starfish Cuff

  – On a visit to the beach, Dara and Ashley’s eldest daughter discovered a starfish and was instantly captivated. They left that starfish in its natural home but immediately set to work crafting a piece that would capture the exquisite beauty of this creature. Available in reclaimed sterling silver and reclaimed bronze. $209

Celebrate Earth Day with a bold statement.  Alkemie Jewelry’s striking designs embody the beauty and power of the natural world and are made without harming the planet. Each piece is forged from 100% reclaimed metals that would otherwise be destined for the landfill. True to their name, Alkemie transforms the common into precious.

These signature Alkemie pieces connect the wearer to the earth while helping protect its resources for future generations. All designs are offered for both men and women.

A portion of every sale at www.AlkemieJewelry.com goes to support the Seva Foundation in their efforts to bring eye care to communities in need. (www.seva.org)

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Get Ready to Sparkle with the ALL NEW Dual Stick by Mixed Chicks - a Foundation and Bronzer All-In-One!

When trying to find the perfect foundation in a stick for your skin, many women have a hard time finding that perfect shade that blends well and suits her tone. For women of different ethnicities, the choices have been less than optimal... until now! With Mixed Chicks new Dual Stick you can mix and blend 5 color shades to find your perfect sun kissed look that will leave your skin feeling silky and smooth with perfect blended color! PLUS! The all new Dual Stick is the only makeup stick that offers foundation and bronzer all in one! Dual Stick will enhance your natural beautywithout going over the top with tons of makeup that you don't need. Whether you are a professional woman on the go, or a mom who needs to take kids from soccer practice to dance class, enhance your natural beauty with Dual Stick! Mixed Chicks Dual Stick is the perfect year-round makeup accessory!

· 5 colors to mix and blend means you can find the perfect color for your skin tone!

· Dual Stick is the only stick to combine foundation and bronzer all in one!

· High coverage, silky smooth foundation means a beautiful picture perfect finish.

· Get a shimmery, sun kissed glow with the included bronzer, meaning you get a sunny disposition without having to soak up the harmful UV rays.

· Gluten free, paraben free, and animal testing free means you can feel good about the ingredients you put on your face, knowing they are good for you and our furry friends 

· Reasonably priced at only $22.50 each, including both the foundation and bronzer,  so you get two makeup sticks for the price of one!

Choose from: Sultry-Sand (light), Timeless Tawny (med-light), Alluring-Almond (med), Heavenly Hazel (brown) or Bangin' Bronze (rich brown)!

Mixed Chicks was created out of a desire to provide quality hair care and makeup products that celebrate diversity and that are suited for women of any ethnicity, helping them to have beautifully managed locks with products that are good for their hair and skin!  What began as two friends desiring to create a product line out of a need for products that they couldn’t find in any retail store, has grown into a business that sells products around the world! Mixed Chicks is setting the standard for the multi-cultural world we live in as a company that focuses on the needs of their customers and providing quality products for every hair and skin type!

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