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Ken Paves’ You Are Beautiful Signed Copy GIVEAWAY

Ken Paves' You Are Beautiful Signed Copy GIVEAWAY // Belle Belle Beauty

I’ve had my nose in Ken Paves’ new book, You Are Beautiful, for the past couple of weeks. While I always was a fan, I admit I didn’t know too much about his background. Wow – what a story. His Detroit roots and career journey are certainly inspirational. After an introduction to what Ken is all about, he dives in loads of easy beauty tips.

What makes this book different is Ken covers advice for all. He references his work with women of all ages, ethnicities, shapes, and sizes. I particularly love this time-saving styling tips and quick fixes in an emergency. He doesn’t stop there… the book also touches on makeup and clothes. Not to mention a little guest chapter by Sara Lucero, celebrity makeup artist for Stila Cosmetics (one of my absolute faves).

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In case you aren’t familiar with Ken, he’s a true celebrity stylist. He’s worked with Jessica Simpson, Eva Longoria, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, and Victoria Beckham. His work has appeared in such magazines as Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, O The Oprah Magazine, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, GQ, and In Style.

You can purchase the book here. But just for you readers… I am giving away one signed copy! Just enter using the widget below. US Only.

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Prairie Hive Summer Issue – Summer Beauty Picks

Prairie Hive Summer Issue - Summer Beauty Picks // Belle Belle Beauty

I am so thrilled to be in the Prairie Hive’s summer issue! This local digital publication is always such a joy to read – these girls know their stuff from home to fashion to family. Not to mention, it is beautifully designed. Head on over so you don’t miss a page. You can find the full issue here.

Neiman Marcus' Camp Gorgeous // Belle Belle Beauty

Also, make sure you don’t miss Neiman Marcus’ Camp Gorgeous. Spend $85 and get this tote full of fun samples.

Belle Belle On I Heart Heels!

Belle Belle On I Heart Heels! // Belle Belle Beauty

Hey readers! Today, you can find me over one of my dear blogging buddies blog, I Heart Heels. Julie and I don’t live too far from each other – she’s just down the road in Arkansas. And we’ve bonded over fashion, beauty and living in this great part of our country. Hop on over to see what I can’t resist for the summer months here.

 

 

CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards

CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards // Belle Belle Beauty

Recently, the organization, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) selected the breakthrough beauty products at the 19th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards. These accolades were awarded from the most experienced insiders. I have to say, I love their choices. I’m certainly making many of these my summer “must haves”. Here are the winners:

BATH AND BODY

  • Bath and Body Mass: Eucerin – Professional Repair Lotion Extremely Dry Skin Lotion
  • Bath and Body Prestige: Bliss – Fatgirlsixpack

SKINCARE

  • Acne Treatment: GLAMGLOW, Inc. – Super-mud Clearing Treatment
  • Anti-Aging Mass: Avon – Anew Clinical Pro Line Eraser Treatment A-F33
  • Anti-Aging Prestige: philosophy – Full of Promise Treatment Duo for Uplifting Days and Volumizing Nights
  • Cleanser & Scrub: Fresh, Inc. – Rose Cleansing Foam
  • Eye Treatment Mass: L’Oréal Paris – Revitalift Triple Power Eye Treatment
  • Eye Treatment Prestige: Lancôme – Génifique Eye Light-Pearl
  • Lip Treatment: Fresh, Inc. – Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy
  • Moisturizer Mass: Neutrogena Corporation – Naturals Multi-vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer
  • Moisturizer Prestige: Clinique – Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator
  • Skincare Tools: NuFACE – Trinity Skin Boosting System with Microcurrent and Red LED
  • Sun Product: Elizabeth Arden – Prevage Triple Defense Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 50+++

HAIR

  • Hair Care Product: Ojon™- Rare Blend Oil Total Hair Therapy
  • Hair Coloring Product: Rita Hazan New York – Foaming Color Gloss in Tones Down Brassiness
  • Hair Styling Product: Ojon™ – Super Sleek Restorative Blowout Perfector

MAKEUP

  • Eye Product Mass: Maybelline New York – The Mega Plush Mascara by Volum’ Express Mascara
  • Eye Product Prestige: Dior Beauty – Diorshow New Look Mascara
  • Face Product Mass: Sonia Kashuk for Target® – Chic Luminosity Bronzer in Goddess
  • Face Product Prestige: Smashbox Cosmetics – Photo Finish More Than Primer Dark Spot Correcting
  • Lip Product Mass: Sonia Kashuk for Target® – Satin Luxe Lip Color with SPF 16
  • Lip Product Prestige: Dior Beauty – Addict Extreme Lipstick

MEN’S GROOMING

  • Jack Black – Dry Erase® Ultra-calming Face Cream

NAIL PRODUCT

  • Sally Hansen – Salon Insta-gel Strips™

SCENT

  • Men’s Scent: Viktor & Rolf- Spicebomb
  • Perfumer- IFF
  • Women’s Scent Mass: Coty – Closer by Halle Berry
  • Perfumer- Firmenich
  • Women’s Scent Prestige: Coty Inc. – Dot Marc Jacobs
  • Perfumer- Firmenich

INDIE BEAUTY AWARD

  • Julep™

ECO BEAUTY AWARD

  • Nourish | Organic Food For Healthy Skin

QVC BEAUTY QUEST AWARD

  • Neydharting Moor

BEST SELLER MASS

  • L’Orèal Paris Colour Riche Nail

BEST SELLER PRESTIGE

  • Estée Lauder Perfectionist [CP+R] Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum

BEST SELLER FRAGRANCE

  • Lancôme La Vie est Belle

Lovely Reads

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I’ve been catching up on my favorite blogs lately – might have had a little bit too much fun the last couple of weekends for my regularly scheduled blog reading. Here are some of my favorites – don’t miss these gems:

finally… BB and CC Creams decoded

before and after shots you’ll swoon over

the best of the best in drugstore mascaras

great video from birchbox on easy contouring

grace shares how to make a blowout last seven days! 

make sure to check out my pretty lovely pinterest board

don’t miss sales at Net-a-Porter, Shopbop, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus

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May Favorites

Can you believe it is already the end of May? Time flies! To mark the end of a month, I am starting a new series of monthly favorites from around the web. Over the last 31 days, here are my favorites. Would love to know if any are on your shopping list!

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