Mischo Beauty: HENRI BENDEL

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Mischo Beauty Pick: ReVersital 3-in-1 MicrodermaStick

During a trip to The Plaza Beauty by Warren Tricomi, I met the lovely Ann-Marie who convinced me to allow her to demo the ReVersital 3-in-1 MicrodermaStick (for the body) on my hands. It was instant love after the demo, and so I was excited when she sent me a stick to test out at home. Well, I'm sure most of you are aware of the benefits of microdermabrasion if you've read my "Mischo Beauty School: Microdermabrasion 101" post, so I won't go into the details here.

What I will tell you is that this stick is made up of magnesium oxide crystals - the same microcrystals used in a microdermabrasion procedure, and it also acts as a cleanser and moisturizer, hence the "3-in-1". I've used this stick repeatedly on my feet, and yes they are smooth! It can also be used on your hands and elbows, and there's a special stick meant to be used specifically for the face, throat and decollete. Both sticks are available at Henri Bendel, The Plaza Beauty by Warren Tricomi and ReVersital.net.

Do you have questions about microdermabrasion? Please let me know in the comments section!

Mischo Beauty Alert: Henri Bendel Beauty Presents Yves Saint Laurent

I'm still loving my YSL Rouge Pure Shine No. 27 and I'm sure you all know by now how much I love Bendels! If I lived closer to New York, I definitely wouldn't miss this! So for those of you in the area, mark your calendars now! Here are the details:

Inspired by one of Yves Saint Laurent's most famous designs, the tuxedo, the New Fall Look Makeup collection combines elegance and seduction. Bewitching black shadow achieves the perfect smoky eye, contrasting with the natural radiance of a transparent complexion and the intensity of dazzling lips. Wednesday, August 20th: Meet Yves Saint Laurent National Makeup Artist Dell Ashley and discover your sensual radiant look for the season. To book customized makeup apointments, please call 212.904.7974.

Are you planning to attend?

Mischo Beauty Alert: Beauty's Best Bets at Henri Bendel's!‏

One of my favorite department stores is holding two beauty events next week that you should check out! Here are the details:

Tuesday, July 22: GREGORY ARLT PERSONAL APPEARANCE & TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP.

Henri Bendel invites you to a MAC technique workshop hosted by celebrity make-up artist Gregory Arlt. Personally meet the in-demand Hollywood make-up artist, and learn first hand how to bring out your own personal beauty.

Arlt has worked with some of the most famous faces and names in the world including celebrities Victoria Beckham, Sienna Miller and Gwen Stefani and fashion houses Alexander McQueen, Oscar De La Renta, Balmain, & Chloé. His talented work has been seen in press, fashion runway shows, editorial shoots, and television appearances globally.

Enjoy sipping on cocktails during the workshop and makeovers by MAC's nationally trained make-up artists.

Technique Workshops, Concourse
Tuesday, July 22
3 – 4:30pm
6 – 7:30pm

RSVP: Your $75 reservation fee is redeemable in MAC beauty products purchased during these events. To confirm your reservation, or to learn more, please call 1.212.904.7966. Space is limited.

Thursday, July 24-25: KEN PAVES PERSONAL APPEARANCE.

Introducing Ken Paves Healthy Hair Collection - Available exclusively at Henri Bendel.

Beautiful style begins with healthy hair. Ken Paves' hair care collection is a new generation of products that offer rich botanical ingredients and advanced one-of-a kind technologies. The collection's natural shampoos, conditioners and treatments are formulated with a blend of proteins and vitamins designed to build and strengthen hair while improving elasticity. Ken's styling products are engineered to deliver high-performance results - establishing the basis for beautiful, luxurious, finished styles.

Visit Henri Bendel and personally meet Ken Paves, celebrity stylist, and creator of Healthy Hair.

Ken Paves Personal Appearance, 1st Floor
Thursday, July 24 – Friday, July 25
Noon-6PM

RSVP: To book your personal consultation with Ken, please call 1.800.HBENDEL.

Mischo Beauty Alert: Bendel's Beauty Beach Bag Event

One of my favorite department stores is having another beauty event! If I lived in New York, I'm sure I'd be stopping in here EVERY Saturday! Here are the details:

Shop at Bendel's between June 17 - June 29 and receive a fabulous Henri Bendel Beach Bag with your beauty purchase of $125 or more! Plus, receive seven deluxe samples from Bendel's favorite beauty brands including:

Tarte Cosmetics: Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara
Laura Mercier: Chocolate Truffle Body Souffle
Dr. Brandt: Vitamin Moisture Mask
Lancaster Sun: Self Tan Silk Bronze Moisturizing Milk SPF6
Go Smile: AM Whitening Toothpaste
Mally Cosmetics: Runway Tango Eyeshadow
Trish McEvoy: Gorgeous Pink Shimmer Lipgloss

To learn more, please call 1.800.HBENDEL

And for those of you who love reinventing yourselves (I'm included!) with the change of the seasons (summer is officially here!) with a new haircut or haircolor- one option you might consider is doing it with colored contact lenses. Check out the Virtual Color Studio at LensShopper and find the contacts to complement your haircolor and skintone. Find answers to your questions here.

Life is short- enjoy.

Mischo Beauty: Henri Bendel Beauty Event

Lucky Magazine & CHANEL Get Gorgeous For Spring Event: Thursday, April 17th!

Lucky magazine and CHANEL invite you to get gorgeous for spring and discover the new Aqualumiere Collection. Let CHANEL help you create the most exquisite effects for your lips with a luminous new color range in gloss, lipstick and lip pencils. Sip cocktails, enjoy sweet treats and enter-to-win chic prizes. Wear all three for a finish that's deeply shiny, beautifully natural and delectable. Space is limited. For more details or to book your personalized consultation now, please call 212.904.7983.

(photo courtesy of chanel.com)

Mischo Beauty Hearts Henri Bendel

You all know how much in love I am with Henri Bendel's beauty department and while searching the website today I stumbled on this Centennial Stripe Shower Cap. There's no doubt that this is on the higher-end of shower caps (I really didn't know there was a "high-end" of shower caps- but this HAS to be it!), and it's so cute I had to mention it! It's waterproof of course, fits securely- so no need to worry about your hair getting wet, and it comes with a cute little matching storage pouch. Cute for traveling in style or just for use at home. Oh and there's a whole selection of matching makeup bags to choose from too!

Question: How do you protect your hair while sleeping? Silk scarf? Satin bonnet? Bandana? Silk pillowcase?

(photos courtesy of henribendel.com)

Mischo Beauty + Mally Beauty

I feel like I’ve been living under a rock because I have yet to try celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal’s “Shimmer, Shape & Glow”! I was talking to someone recently and told them I'd visited Henri Bendel’s beauty department during fashion week and the first thing I was asked was if I’d checked out the Mally Beauty makeup counter. I was then told that the “Shimmer, Shape & Glow” was a must-have!. Well I didn't get over to the Mally Beauty counter due to having to rush back to the tents at Bryant Park, but since then it's been on my mind so I ordered it from QVC and can't wait to try it!

The "Shimmer, Shape and Glow" face-defining system is a three-powder compact with a powder to add "shimmer" or a highlight, a powder to "shape" or contour, and a powder to add a "glow". It comes in four pallettes:

- Life is Lighter (light/medium)

- Love is Deeper (tan/dark)
- In the Pink Lighter

- In the Pink Deeper

Her products are available on QVC, Amazon.com and at Henri Bendel. I'll post pictures and let you know how this works for me once I receive it. I'm hoping it'll give me that "Beyonce" or "Jennifer Lopez" glow that Mally's so famous for creating!

Is anyone currently using this? If so, what are your thoughts?

(photos courtesy of mallyroncal.com & mallybeauty.com)

Mischo Beauty Hearts Kissable Couture

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I had to post about my love for A. J. Crimson and his new collection of lip glosses called the “Fist Kiss Collection”. You see, I had the opportunity to attend a celebrity makeup symposium last year and A.J. was one of the featured artists. He hinted that he had some “things” in the works, but couldn’t tell us about them just yet. I hadn’t even heard of him prior to, and after attending his workshop, I felt inspired and better educated about career opportunities, as well as the business of makeup. He’s worked with celebrities such as Fergie, Amerie, and Mya and even had the opportunity to work with the legendary Pat McGrath for Paris Fashion Week.

So apparently the “things” in the works was the launch of the Kissable Couture brand, which is a collaboration between himself and Keisha Whitaker (wife of Forest Whitaker). The “First Kiss Collection” includes seven luscious lip glosses named after the “first kisses” ( “Chris, David, Dylan, Eric, Forest, Johnny, Tyler”) that really mattered for Keisha and her friends. I also love the fact that each individual lip gloss comes in a little black case with a ribbon. My absolute favorites are “Dylan”, “Eric” and “Tyler”! Check out his website.

If you’ve tried them, please let me know your favorites!

Mischo Beauty News

I've just learned that Bendel Beauty launched the M.A.C Fafi line yesterday. I gasped when I saw the e-mail blast because I'm patiently awaiting the release in the DC Metro area. Oh well, living in New York definitely has it's perks! You can also meet Fafi at Bendel on February 13th from 4pm - 6pm.

Fergie is definitely living the "Glamorous" life! She attended the Marc by Marc Jacobs show on Wednesday, sitting front row of course and was recently named M.A.C's Viva Glam spokesperson.

Finally, M.A.C just launched a new lipstick called Slimshine. It's described as having the creamy, smooth texture of a lipstick and shine of lip gloss without a sticky finish. Based on Christine's swatches over at Temptalia, my favorites are Rock Out and Grenadine.

Mischo Beauty + Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (Part 3)

As I mentioned earlier, I spent this past Sunday in New York for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and what a whirlwind of a day I had! I left DC on the 6:20am train and arrived into NYC at 9:45am. I was so excited the night before that I barely slept! Anyway, once I arrived into Penn Station I then walked over to Bryant Park to secure my press credential. I can't begin to tell you about all the beautiful people in the tents! Beautiful hair, makeup, bags, shoes, clothes- amazing... I must admit that I sat brieftly and had an espresso just so I could people watch! From there I walked to 5th Avenue and couldnt' resist stopping in Sephora, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and Salon, and then the lengendary Henri Bendel where I almost lost my mind in the beauty department! If you've never been- you must go!

From there I hurried back to Bryant Park, this time in a cab, to meet fellow beauty bloggers Lianne of The Makeup Girl and Julia of All About The Pretty. Wonderful women with great blogs! Check them out!

Later that evening, as you've seen in previous posts, I attended the Angel Sanchez and Tuleh shows. What an experience! The energy was unbelieveable!! Hair and makeup- up close and in person! I'm working on getting backstage access for the Spring '09 shows- so stay tuned! Crawl before you walk... the greater the challenge, the greater the reward.

After the shows I headed back to Penn Station to catch my 11:05pm train back to DC. Can't begin to tell you how tired I was- but it was a beautiful day well spent at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week!