Flipping through a million fashion photos today, I realized I am bored with everything… And then I saw these pics of Claudia Schiffer from Vogue Italia back in April 2008. Shot by Ellen von Unwerth. Claudia Schiffer was one of the supermodels, back when that meant something. She still has it.
Have you guys seen the ads for Jessica Simpson’s new VH1 reality show The Price of Beauty? Jessica and her two BFFs, Cacee Cobb and celeb hairstylist Ken Paves, will travel to seven different nations to see what lengths women will go to in the name of beauty.
In an interview for Oprah, Ken Paves explained that after exploring the definition of beauty around the world, he and Jessica came home with a new perspective of America’s beauty industry. “I actually came back a bit embarrassed and a bit ashamed of the industry that I’m in,” Ken said. “Because the industry that I’ve been a part of and was so proud of in the beginning has alienated so many people and done exactly what it’s done to Jessica and many of the women I’m sure that sit here. [It's] made them feel like they don’t fit within that idea of beauty.” Ken says this adventure reinforced his belief that real women and real beauty should be celebrated.
Hmm. I never know what to think when people talk about “real women”. Aren’t we all real women? But anyway… The show sounds interesting. Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves are very watchable, so I will be tuning in to see what I think. It airs Monday, March 15th.
After the break, I review Ken Paves Lip Surge in Jaw Dropping Vixen and a preview clip of The Price of Beauty. Read more…
This one almost got past me: Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas have admitted to being an item. When Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush asked Demi on his radio show Friday (March 12) if she’d ever dated a Jonas Brother, Demi initially played dumb, saying, “Umm, maybe,” and then calling Joe Jonas her “best friend.” (Yawn.)
But like a dog with a bone (or Lindsay Lohan outside Samantha Ronson’s house at 3 AM), Billy Bush just wouldn’t leave it alone: “So you guys went from boyfriend-girlfriend to best friends?” he asked.
“No, kind of the opposite,” Demi said.
“Oh? So you’re dating him now?” the BB asked.
“Umm, yeah he is my best friend and he is incredible,” Demi finally finally admitted.
Demi and Joe toured together in 2008 and recently filmed a music video for their duet “Make a Wave,” which will be featured in the upcoming Disney Channel movie Oceans (cue the squee) and a bunch of other stuff I don’t care about.
I just can’t get into this storyline. Maybe because I’m an adult. And Demi Lovato is strictly Disney and is 17? Now Taylor Swift on the other hand! There’s a teen queen I can get down with–even if she is 20 now.
For my friends Darren and Dave, I present the following:
It’s Friday night… Ah, the exciting life of a beauty blogger! Siting home testing some lip gloss, and I’m about to test something I’m pretty excited about–something I spent a big chunk of change on! Well, kind of. Half of it was purchased with a Sephora gift certificate, which has been burning a hole in my pocket since my birthday waaay back in December. (Thanks, mom!) I finally bought the Clarisonic Mia.
I’m trying to remember how my obsession with the Clarisonic started. I think it was when I read this bomb-ass post from This That Beauty about her skincare regimen. She recommended the Clarisonic–in fact she said it was a miracle and that it saves lives. Then I dug around and read a few other reviews, like my girl Amber’s post over on Beauty Junkies Unite. I realized, hmm, people love this Clarisonic thing. Where have I been? Apparently, everyone found out about it when Oprah declared it one of her Favorite Things. And you know what that means: utter pandemonium.
The Clarisonic Classic will run you $195.00, which… Wow. Is it going to clean my floors, too? Cheap me opted for the Clarisonic Mia, which is pretty much the same thing only in a smaller size and only offers one speed instead of two, but it’s slightly cheaper at $149.00. And that’s where the gift certificate came in handy. Honestly, if I had to pay for the whole thing myself, I think I’d have skipped it. That’s a lot of cash. But I am curious to try it out. So, I’ll be reporting back on the little Clarisonic Mia and will write a full review in a week or so to let you know what I think.
In the meantime, have any of you tried the Clarisonic? And if so, what do you think?
The usually awesome Christina Ricci got totally shitfaced at an after party for the Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Ready to Wear show in Paris Wednesday night… Christina is in Paris filming Bel Ami with Robert Pattinson.
I wonder what’s going on with her? Eh, maybe it was just one of those nights. I love the chic and bored looking Parisian behind her. Stupid drunk American! hee.
And, uh, yeah, Lindsay Lohan was there. Duh. Gee, Linds, did anyone ever tell you it’s SO HOT when you stick your finger in your mouth like that? Wow.
Dita Von Teese was also in attendance, looking 100% classy as always. Do any of you watch RuPaul’s Drag Race? If not, you should. It’s pretty awesome. Dita was a guest judge on one episode and the potential drag superstars had to striptease for her. It was really excellent.
In case you like this kind of thing, a couple more drunk pictures after the break! Read more…
I talk a lot about hair extensions here on Hair On The Brain. And increasingly, I’ve been dying to try them or to have some of my lovely reader try them! What better place to start with hair extensions than with a set of super high end clip-in extensions? Racoon International is giving away a full set of Clix Professional Clip-in 100% Human Hair Extensions to one lucky Hair on the Brain reader! A prize worth $239.99! And the winner can choose the color they want.
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The premiere of The Runaways was at the ArcLight yesterday, and on the way to the gym I drove by as they were setting up. People were all ready lined up waiting and the red carpet was rolled out…
Not loving Kristen Stewart’s boob dress. And it’s pink! But, of course, she changed out of it for the after party…
You know, I have been pretty positive regarding Kristen Stewart, even though I said she should go to college, but only because I think it would be good for her! I saw her interviewed yesterday about The Runaways and she was talking about how crazy her life is right now and how she was at another movie premiere this week already and presented at the Oscars. I just got this feeling that she has now idea how lucky she is and she thinks this ride is going to last forever… Read more…
The hairdryer I use is a Barbar Italy 3800 Ionic Charger Blow Dryer, and I pretty much love it. It has an ionic charger that heats hair while circulating air to ensure soft and shiny results and it dries hair super fast. It’s $150.00, but there is a special going on at Barbar right now that I wanted to pass on!
50% discount off this dryer and any other purchase at www.barbarhairtools.com when you enter: Blog4fun at checkout. Promo ends March 31.
Did you guys see the Lady Gaga + Beyonce “Telephone” video premiere last night? I was dying with the epic awesomeness!
I had to post about Gaga having pop can hair curlers! Rad.
Check out the amamamamamazing (nsfw) video!
Well, the person I wanted to get kicked off of Shear Genius last night didn’t get the boot. I was gunning for Brian, big time. First of all, I can’t remember his name half the time and I’ve been writing about this show since the beginning. Bad sign. And secondly, he didn’t try to make his model look good during the Elimination Challenge and that really bugged. But still, April went home.
Throughout the season, April stuck to her guns and put her own spin on the challenges. During last night’s precision cut Short Cut Challenge, she was unapologetic about her broken into heart-shaped cut. She’s a tough cookie who does not back down! Her background is super cool–April started in London in the late eighties and later moved to New York where she eventually opened her current salon, Suite 303, which is on the third floor of the Chelsea Hotel. Check out my interview with April–she dishes on her late night chats with Brig and how the men’s extensions challenge was kinda like bad sex…
Hair on the Brain: You seemed to struggle with giving the judges exactly what they asked for during the precision cut and the graduated bob challenge. Do you regret not giving them what they wanted?
April: I don’t think I struggled with the challenges or interpreting the challenges. As a hairdresser, I collectively take everything I’ve learned in my career–precision cutting, styling–I digest it and what comes out is what comes out. It’s been very favorably in my career, my salon, and with my clients for 20 years. All I had to bring to the table was my artistry, you know? So, it wasn’t that I found it difficult, it was just my interpretation. If the judges wanted a precision cut, that’s a quarter of what I would bring to the table. If you want a precision haircut fine, but then I will bring some volume too. The precision will be there, but I’m going to break it. And that’s my interpretation of what I was asked to do.
HOTB: Would you change anything about how you handled those challenges?
April: I didn’t sell myself short on any of it, so I feel good. I feel great about it. I wouldn’t go back and change anything.
HOTB: Would you change anything about how you handled the critiques?
April: I think when I get angry or short with the judges, it’s because I’m so disappointed because I’m so OK and my client is so OK. So, I’m kind of like, what? It doesn’t come across as gracious or humble, though. But I’m not sorry and my feelings are hurt! I love the hair and so does my client.
Lots more of my interview with April after the break, including who she thinks will be the next to go home, which Shear Genius contestant reminds her of the guy from Inglourious Basterds, and much more! Read more…
