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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Drunkin' Donuts Return to STK for National Donut Day!!

Get ready to get Glazed & Confused at STK! Premiering on National Donut Day, this Friday, June 5th, and available for the entire month of June, STK is offering a trio of boozy flavors that you’ll be able to inject into their signature, bite-sized Drunkin’ Donuts.  Adding a little spike to your dessert, the three flavors that will be available until June 30th for just $10 are:  Cocoa Bomb – vanilla lemon custard – hazelnut liquor;  Fruity Rebel – cereal custard – raspberry liquor; and Not Your Daddy’s Donut – cherry bourbon custard – orange liquor. 

STK is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets. Complimentary valet parking is available on 12th Street. Visit www.stkhouse.com for more information. #STKDrunkinDonuts #GlazedAndConfused 

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VIP Seating at Le Bilboquet!

Fashion and animal lovers can take advantage of VIP front-row seating at Doggies on the Catwalk thanks to Le Bilboquet. The popular upscale, cafe and white-tablecloth restaurant featuring traditional French cuisine will offer front row patio seats from 7 to 9PM for $150 per person. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption, guests will be treated to complimentary French 75 cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres and have the option to order dinner and cocktails from the main menu.

**Reservations and payment for Le Bilboquet’s front row seating option can be reserved by calling the restaurant directly at 404-869-9944.

For more on Le Bilboquet, visit lebilboquetatlanta.com. 

Doggies on the Catwalk is on Saturday June 13th at Buckhead Atlanta, 7PM. Valet & self-parking available. 3035 Peachtree Rd. NE Atlanta 30305

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The 2015 CFDA Awards Red Carpet

January Jones

Shayne Oliver, Binx Walton

Thom Browne

Julia Nobis, Jason Wu

Nina Garcia

Stacey Bendet

Marc Jacobs

Zachary Quinto

Diane Von Furstenberg

Alek Wek

Chrissy Teigen

Rachel Zoe

Karlie Kloss

Coco Rocha

Lulu Johnson, Betsey Johnson

Anna Wintour, Bee Shaffer

Janelle Monae

Amanda Seyfried

Hamish Bowles, Victoria Beckham

Ashely Olsen, Aymeline Valade, Mary-Kate Olsen

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West

Pharrell Williams, Helen Lasichanh

Taraji P. Henson

Joan Smalls

From the Oscars to the Met Gala, while I'd love to attend every award show, event and banquet, the CFDA Awards would probably leave me the most star-struck. It's the one time a year, even more than the Met Gala, that the biggest designers, legends and newbies alike, come together to to celebrate and honor the year's best. The Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards were last night at Lincoln Center in NYC. Congratulations to all the winners. See list below:

Womenswear Designer of the Year: The Row

Menswear Designer of the Year Award: Tom Ford

Accessory Designer of the Year Award: Tabitha Simmons

Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Rosie Assoulin

Swarovski Award for Menswear: Hood by Air

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design: Mansur Gavriel

The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Betsey Johnson  

The Media Award: Instagram

The Founder's Award: Millard “Mickey” Drexler

The Fashion Icon Award: Pharrell Williams 

The International Award: Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino

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Meet Caitlyn Jenner for Vanity Fair

Bruce Jenner, now Caitlyn Jenner, broke the internet today. IG, Twitter & FB were flooded with the first photos of the "big reveal" on Vanity Fair after Bruce Jenner's transition. I watched the Diane Sawyer interview and was very moved. Later, tuned into some of the Kardashian specials about all of this and once again, felt moved by Kris, the Jenner girls and Kim and Khloe. You go Caitlyn! I support you and ALL transgender individuals.

“If I was lying on my deathbed and I had kept this secret and never ever did anything about it, I would be lying there saying, ‘You just blew your entire life. You never dealt with yourself,’ and I don’t want that to happen.” Caitlyn Jenner

In the photo shoot with the legendary Annie Leibovitz, Caitlyn embraced her sultry, glamorous side. Super glam, classic  and elegant, Caitlyn has finally freed herself. 

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Getting YOU Ready for FATHER'S DAY with Onward Reserve!

Keep your dad on trend this summer with the latest looks and accessories from Onward Reserve! From aviators, to ties, to caps, wallets, skin care and clothing, your dad will be ready to step out in style - whether it's a day on the golf course or a dinner date with mom. Father's Day is June 21st! Get ready!!

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Video Tour through Miami's Wynwood Art District

The Wynwood Art District and its Wynwood Walls have become a regular stop in my visits to Miami. Art lovers and tourists alike will appreciate the burst of talent and creativity flowing through and up the sides of window-less warehouses, bringing them to vibrancy. I've presented a photo gallery in the past, but more recently, we had a chance to "play" with our GoPro and take video. Enjoy this tour through the Wynwood Art District and next time your in Miami, make it a stop during your visit!

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