My L'Oreal Make-up Pics for Your Make-up bag

I have more make-up than I need but I cannot help myself.... especially when I find a good deal.  One of my favorite brands that I like to use on Celeb photoshoots is L'Oreal. Here are some new products that will work for you, as well, like the Voluminous False Fiber Lashes and their Studio Secrets Face Primer, True Match Foundation finishing with Visible Lift Under Eye Concealer. I love lip glosses and their le Gloss is a new favorite. (There are a great range of colors.) And don't forget to use a night moisturizer... I'm loving the Advanced Revitalift Night Cream, it absorbs into the skin and is non-greasy. Try these for yourself.....  Enjoy!!
                     
                    Loreal Must Haves by missval14 on polyvore.com

        

                                                                          -Valerie

Fashion Inspiration from Advanced Style.....

So, in a past life I prided myself in being a creatively, stylish fashionista.  I loved shopping and dressing to chic perfection.  But, alas, in recent years my penchant for shopping and stylish dressing has greatly diminished.  In fact, my current style is rather utilitarian and drab... (as you may have noticed in a few behind the scenes videos.)

But this is all going to change!  Thanks to a fabulous blog from Ari Seth Cohen, Advanced Style, which showcases seasoned fashionistas, I am newly inspired to bring back the fashion and style of my past! Check out the following video and you'll see what I mean.  You'll also notice  Ilona Royce Smithkin from one of my past posts among the lovely ladies....  

                        


So I'm going to start with some tips from Debra ( below).....Wish me luck!  Thanks a million, Ari, for such a great blog!!  Advanced Style

                        

New hit Show and Movie

So this has been a very busy summer....While I was working on Tia and Tamera Mowry's hot new doc-drama on Style Network doing hair and make-up for the ladies, my friend, Octavia Spencer, has been crisscrossing the country doing press for the hot new movie "The Help," which she co-stars in along with Viola Davis, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas-Howard.  I had the chance to do her hair and makeup for the movie's premiere and I think she looks absolutely gorgeous.  Dimitry styled her in custom Ivonne Dome cocktail dress with dazzling Report Signature shoes and a killer clutch by Ambrosi Abrianna.  Check her out below and then check out Tia and Tamera on Monday nights on Style.....
ps.s You can catch a peak of me doing my thing on the premiere episode.....

Octavia Spencer on the Red Carpet of "The Help"

Octavia Spencer on the Red Carpet of "The Help"

Tia and Tamera on Style

The new April Issue, 7, is here featuring Gilles Marini from ABC's "Brothers & Sisters"

The new exciting issue 7 of  REGARD Magazine featuring the talented Gilles Marini is now available to view online. Gilles is currently playing Luc on ABC’s hit family drama, "Brothers & Sisters" and is also well-known for his second-place finish on season eight of "Dancing with the Stars."  Gilles is featured in a gorgeous editorial, find out how this actor makes it all happen.

This is the Men's issue and the celebrity editorials include:

Gilles Marini (Currently on ABC's "Brothers and Sister"
- Template of a Gentleman
Cory Hardrict (Star of the spring blockbuster, "Battle: Los Angeles)
- Ready for Battle
Dmitry Chaplin (Dancer on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars")
- Dancing with Stars
Louise Roe (Host of CW's makeover show"Plain Jane"
- She's No Plain Jane
Tim Griffin (Star of the upcoming movie "Super 8")
- Dapper in Franklin + Gower
Virginia Williams (Star of USA's new hit, "Fairly Legal")
- Fairly Legal
Matt Barnes (Los Angeles Laker) 
- The Man Behind Elusion
Sydne Summer (Top fashion blogger and contributor to Style.com)
- Fashion 101 in Session
Ross Thomas (Star in new movie "Soul Surfer"
- Gets Smart in Caulfield Prep
Noel Fisher (Star of the spring blockbuster, "Battle: Los Angeles and the upcoming "Twilight" movies
- No Shame in his Game
Mauricio Umansky (High-end Beverly Hills Realtor, with appearnces on "Million Dollar Listing"
-Business as Usual


Be sure to check out Regard Magazine online for all the exciting editorials...