Girl Scouts and DC Fashion Week Designers

Girl Scouts glam it up with age appropriate makeovers

According to Newsweek magazine, girls' interest in makeup peaks between the ages of 13-17.

That's why Circle of Alexandria Salon and Day Spa provided complimentary makeovers to the Alexandria Girl Scout troop as part of its premier Teen Makeover Event this past weekend. The teens, recognized for their years of community service, received haircuts, makeup applications and styling lessons from the salon’s award winning staff. “This is our way of showing our appreciation for all the work these Girl Scouts have done for their community,” said Circe owner Ellen Vlasak.  “With these make overs we hope the girls will feel as special and beautiful as we all know they are.”

Girl scouts pictured with owner Ellen Vlasak

 Girl scouts post makeup makeover

So if you don't have that older sister on hand to help give you those makeup tips at that age when you a start experimenting with your looks-- then makeovers like this are the perfect solution to get it right. I am having flashbacks and breaking out into hives just thinking about the makeup I used back when I was just an awkward teen, and let me tell you it was not pretty. Think raisin lipliner with shimmering pink...WHAT WAS I THINKING? Best example I can give is Eminem's ex-wife Kim Mathers. 

Yep guilty as charged. I really thought it looked great on me. I wish I would have been given a complimentary makeover and be shown ASAP this look was not ok. 

  

“This is great for teens who are just getting interested in makeup, like my daughter,” said Girl Scout mom Gretchen Schreiber. “I’m glad they’re encouraging natural makeup styles because that’s what’s most flattering when you’re young.”

Ok so from makeup to fashion: If you watched our segment on TBD with Morris Jones you know that we talked about DC FASHION WEEK that wrapped up another successful year of fashion right here in our Nation's Capital. So I leave you with some great photos in case you missed it! 

Menswear Collection: Stella Bonds

Menswear Collection: Andrew Nowell Menswear

(Menswear  Photos by Damion Miller)

International Couture Collections Show

Designer: Heydari

Designer: Donj Moda House

Designer: Glynn Jackson

Designer: Cynthia Elleen

Designer: Michael Van Meele

Designer: Tata

Designer: Tata

Designer: Banshee

Designer: Myroslava

Designer: Red Hue

Designer: Top Rank

Designer: Transparante

Designer: Zander Z

 Ciao Besos xoxoxoxo

Vanessa 

Get that summer glow, Jersey'd out, and Celebrity Doppelganger

SUMMER GLOW GET THE LOOK: LUMINESS AIRBRUSH

So for the past few days I have been holed up in my apt. with a nasty cold. So what do you do when your sneezing non-stop, body aches, and you can't move? NOTHING. You watch TV and sit on the couch. So that's exactly what I've been doing. Unfortunately the NyQuil hadn't quite kicked in so I was flipping through the million infomercials on every single channel late night style. I did come across this gem of an infomercial though for Luminess Air brush makeup kit. I haven't bought it YET and wanted to speak with a professional makeup artist that I know-- if this is really the way to go. It makes sense that airbrushing would give you that perfect dewey natural glow.

Now, here is a little info about Luminess Air. It's an airbrush set that Hollywood makeup artists use on many celebriteis and actors and actresses. It comes with a single easy to use airbrush, and four colors of your chosen shade to place into the airbrush. You can get a 30 day trial for $29.99 but then after that you can pay anywher from $200 and up depending on which package you sign up for.

Real person shown before using Luminess airbrush

Real person shown after using Luminess

And by real I mean just your everyday Joe or Jane. No celebrities, no divas, just everyday people like you and me.

Still not convinced ? Here is a video-I think I'm going to give it a go.

And while you're getting a natural airbrushed look for your face mine as well give your body that perfect tan as well. But say no to tanning beds!! Instead pop into Glow tanning salon (located in Georgetown, between N and O ) for that perfect SPRAY tan. It will give you that natural sun-kissed look with out going overboard so you won't look like Snookie.

And speaking of well tanned people from Jersey, is it me or is it out of control how many "Jersey" shows there are out there right now. The magic first started with the kids from Jersey Shore on MTV.

Then the Style network got into the guido action with Jerseylicious

Bravo has had the Real Housewives of Jersey flipping tables for a few seasons

And now I see ads everwhere on the Oxygen network for Jersey Couture

I am offiically Jersey'd out. Enough already. Kapeesh?

CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER:

Ok it's that time again for a DC ON HEELS fan to be chosen as our celebrity look alike and this weeks pick is Jacyln Barton. Who is this hottie a dead ringer for? How do you think the face recognition did?

Signing off the blogosphere Vanessa xoxoxoxo