Fashion Week is a semiannual event held in New York City which brings together the best in new fashion and glamor. Helena, from mySkin.com, is out in Bryant Park talking to some of the models and collecting their beauty questions.
How do you keep skin healthy under heavy makeup?
Most important thing is to cleanse your skin twice a day with a gel cleanser to remove makeup and oil. Use hot water to open pores and splash your face with cold water afterward to close them. Also splash your face with cold water before applying makeup to keep it from clogging your pores.
Try using a mist or toner that contains Lavender, it’s very soothing to the skin and reduces irritation and inflammation which can be common with heavy makeup. After cleansing and toning use an appropriate moisturizer and let your skin breath.
Lastly, keep your hair clean and out of your face, and try not to touch your face too often. Both your hair and hands carry oils and bacteria which can break you out.
How do you keep skin moisturized without it feeling too greasy?
If you’re moisturizing and your skin feels greasy then you’re probably not exfoliating. Exfoliation removes accumulation of dead skin cells which will help your moisturizer to penetrate and hydrate your skin. Be sure to exfoliate your skin once to twice a week.
What are your favorite products not tested on animals?
I’m a huge animal lover and I always recommend buying only products that are “not tested on animals” or “cruelty free”. My favourite product line that is animal friendly is 100% Pure – they have a full range of skin care, hair care and cosmetic products with are also natural and organic.
Stephanie Bellomo, an independent designer from Queens NY, creates fabulous handbags and accessories hand sewn from reclaimed leather. Her handbags are made from recycled leather, biodegradable faux-leather, and organic cotton.
All handbags and accessories are unique and original designs – a perfect companion to your everyday wardrobe to provide a pop of color, a deluxe adornment for your special night, or an eclectic addition to your style.
You can view all her entire eco-handbag collection in her Etsy store The Bungaloe Market.
Enter to win 1 of 2 recycled handbags from Maggie Bags! 2 winners will be chosen at random. Good luck! xo
Contest Ends: Jan 31, 2010
Contest Prizes:
1 Tote (pink)
1 Backpack (2-tone)
To enter:
Tell me what you are doing to be green, ex: do you recycle? have you switched your beauty product over to organic? Leave a comment on Facebook or YouTube:
The global demand for cars has left behind an abundance of surplus man-made materials. Each year millions of yards of seat belt webbing are rejected for the slightest defect, making the strap useless to the auto maker. The straps end up in our landfills and waste dumps.
Maggie bags has given new life to the unwanted fabric destined for a landfill – by creating a line of sophisticated and trendy handbags. The handbags are made from woven polyester strips and having been originally designed as the life saving seatbelt in your car, the material is of the highest quality and made to last.
The handbags styles range from Totes, Messenger, Hobo, Laptop Bag, Backpack, Diaper Bag, Carry-On, and come in a variety of colors and 2-tones.
I really love these handbags and even more so that they are made from recycled materials. I would like to see more green technology like this being applied to the fashion industry and divert unusable products from our landfills and create sensational products.
The fashion invention of Coco Chanel in the 1920’s is the one item necessary in every woman’s wardrobe, the little black dress (or LBD for short). Here’s 7 classic LBD’s with a modern eco-glamorous twist.
John Patrick Organica Cashmere Dress $160 beklina.com
Sexy & simple. 100% cashmere. Fits true to size. Nice medium weight knit that is not sheer.
Every/Any – Silver Recycled HandBag $28
The Every/Any is functional, colorful, cute, and extremely fun. Perfect for your everythings and anythings like your phone, keys, glasses, some cash and make-up. http://tinyurl.com/mmj796
Eberjey Knickers $26
This underwear is sure to be your favorite secret with its cute shape and frills. Organic cotton lingerie. http://tinyurl.com/mp43zd
John Patrick Organica Cashmere Dress $160
Every/Any – Silver Recycled HandBag $28
