Coming Soon: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens!

They’re not yet on the brand website, but Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens have been popping up in random Walgreens stores and generating quite a buzz. Available in 8 colors (white, black, light pink, hot pink, blue, red, silver and gold), these markers are $7.99 each and make nail art a breeze, thanks to the water-based formula.


Embrace your inner polish Picasso and doodle all over your manicure. Mistakes can be easily corrected with a moist Q-tip and some patience. But because the formula is water-based, you must seal your manicure masterpiece with a top coat - or all of your hard work will have been for naught.

So keep your eyes peeled next time you’re at the drugstore or supermarket. And if you live/work near a Walgreens, by all means start your sleuthing there. I’m hoping to get my hands on these stylos, so expect a formal review soon!

RuPaul Says Practice Makes Perfect

Here's a great beauty tip from dragalicous queen RuPaul, courtesy of the February 2009 issue of Allure Magazine:

"Practice when you have nowhere to go."

Simple and genius. Try it sometime.

You better work!

Kim Kardashian's Favorite Makeup Primer: Smashbox Photo Finish

Kim Kardashian is forever mugging for the camera. So homegirl should know a thing or two about foundation primers. She blogs:

"I love this Smashbox foundation primer called Photo Finish. Some make up artists
don't believe in primers. They think your natural oils should shine through. However, when I do my make up myself, I find it really helpful and it makes the foundation glide on really easily and flawlessly."

For more of Kim Kardashian's beauty and makeup tips, click here!

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Ted Gibson Opens Washington DC Salon

On Monday, celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson opened the doors to his Washington-area salon, located at The Collection in Chevy Chase, MD. On opening day, the 24-chair, 4,000-square-foot salon was visited by actress Anne Hathaway and actress and R&B singer Tatyana Ali, best known for her role as Ashley Banks on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

Ted is perhaps most known for toiling over the tresses of top celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Amanda Bynes, Demi Moore, Renée Zellweger, Joy Bryant, Anne Hathaway, Elettra Rossellini, Claire Danes, Petra Nemcova, Keira Knightley, Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Diane Sawyer, Sara Foster, Vanessa Carlton and Amerie.

Click here to get familiar with Ted’s blog, In His Beauty Universe. And be sure to check out his wicked styling of Tony award winning actress Idina Menzel...I luvred her in Rent!

The Barbie Loves Stila Collection Now Available on Sephora.com!

The Barbie Loves Stila collection is now available on Sephora.com. This limited edition spring collection of beauty cans and a talking palette precedes a larger collection and Barbie beauty program slated for Fall 2009.

Jason Wu Calls Michelle Obama's Choice of His Dress "Thrilling, Emotional and Inspiring"

Jason Wu hit the fashion lottery tonight. In December, the 26-year old Tawainese-American designer submitted three dresses to Michelle Obama for consideration, but considered himself a long-shot. Wu had no idea that Michelle Obama had chosen his one-shouldered, embellished, off-white gown until the President and First Lady took the stage at the Neighborhood Ball. "I found out tonight...along with the rest of the world," Wu told CNN.

"It's thrilling, it's emotional and it's inspiring. For a young designer, I couldn't ask for anything more than this. It's my dream come true."

Wu said he created the dress to reflect the first couple and the new administration. He wanted to give Michelle a gown with a "dream-like quality."

On inauguration night, Wu won't be celebrating his newfound celebrity. He doesn't have time. With New York Fashion Week only three weeks away, he will be burning the midnight oil - working on his Fall 2009 collection.

When asked his thoughts about Michelle Obama's status as an emerging style icon, Wu said, "She’s versatile. She can do it all. She is amazing. She has her own sense of style and there's nothing better than that."





Thoughts on Michelle Obama's gown?

Philadelphia Estheticians: The Skin Diva Wants To School You!

Philadelphia esthetician Linda Harding has turned teacher. After 14 years in the business, Linda is shifting gears. Her new Hit The Ground Running Esthetician's Workshop was created to give novice and nervous estheticians a competitive edge in the spa industry.

Linda spoke with the owners and manager of the top six Philadelphia-area spas, and asked them to list the qualities that are most desirable in an esthetician seeking employment. The answers she heard most frequently were: passion, dedication, clear skin, excellent customer service abilities, and professional demeanor.

To help a new generation of estheticians properly prepare to enter the job market, Linda created Hit The Ground Running, a worshop divided into two modules. The first session teaches students about different spa environments, which personality types are compatible with those environments, how to articulately answer interview questions, and sales.

The second half of the workshop is a hands-on module in facial and waxing techniques. Linda also trains students on advanced machinery, such as light therapy and microdermabrasion.

“Most esthetic schools provide you with an excellent theoretical foundation, however they don’t really prepare you for the spa industry and they don’t tell you what to do to get hired," says Linda. "The bottom line is that you touch people for a living: emotionally and physically. If you don’t know how, you will not keep clients and as the word spreads, you will not get clients. Right now, the industry is in a lull - like most businesses in the country. However, estheticians who are good continue to work steadily. This lull in the market allows beginners to sharpen their skills and make themselves more competitive and marketable. The lull is a good thing. It makes the playing ground more even. After completing this workshop, participants will feel confident and secure enough to get the job they most desire.”

The cost for this one-day workshop (approximately 8 hours) is $350; included in this cost is a separate 60 minute, one-on-one consultation with Linda; during this private session, students can seek extra counseling or training on their weakest areas.

Mention Spoiled Pretty when you sign up for Hit The Ground Running and you will enjoy a 20% discount.

For more information and to enroll in the workshop, call Linda at 215.796.3520 or click here to send a message to her inbox.