BEAUTY NEWS: Heidi Klum Signs Fragrance Deal!

Supermodel, actress, producer, TV host, designer, glam aficionado, wife and mom…need I say more? Just when we though there was nothing else to be added to Heidi Klum’s style-rich list of credentials, she announced that she has partnered with Coty Inc. to create a signature fragrance called Heidi Klum Shine.

It does seem like another day, another new celeb fragrance line. The list of today's famous perfumistas reads like a Who's Who of Hollywood: Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston, Eva Longoria, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Fergie, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and more.

Anyone who has walked into a department store recently can attest: makeup counters are beginning to look like a newsstand with all of the celebrity names plastered on the packaging.

But in my opinion Heidi gets a pass. After all, she's not just a reality TV star with good looks and charisma (no shade, Kim K.), she knows a thing or two about cosmetics and perfume and obviously beauty. Just look at the girl!

Heidi's no newbie to the world of beauty. In 2007, she designed "The Heidi Collection" for the VS Makeup Collection and followed up with another collection in 2008. Heidi is also no virgin to the fragrance world. Not only did she rip the runway for years as a Victoria's Secret Angel, but she also launched two fragrances with them called “Heidi Klum” and “Me.” Shine will be the first fragrance to have her name, and no one else’s, on it. How fabulous!

I wonder if this project will be chronicled on Heidi's upcoming Lifetime reality show, tentatively titled Love Devine, where she and her singer hubby Seal play love doctors while traveling around the world offering couples advice.

 Heidi Klum Shine is set for a Fall 2011 release.

Are you excited about this perfume, or do you think celebrity fragrances are just another marketing ploy?

Ciao Bellas,

Glamazon Margo

Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum and More Dress up for Halloween

Hey Glamazons!

I hope you all enjoyed your Halloween weekend. I sure did. Halloween might be one of my favorite holidays of the year because I live for playing dress up. I even had two costumes this year (yes, festive is my middle name!) but more on that later.

Several celebrities got into the Halloween spirit this year as well from Rihanna who tweeted herself getting cozy with a skull above, to Lady Gaga who dressed up as Cruella Devil to Kim Kardashian who made a beautiful little Red Riding Hood. Scroll down for our favorites and tell us who you think had the best costume!

And remember to send your costume to us at theglamazonsblog@gmail.com (also you can hit us via Facebook and Twitter) for a chance to be featured on the blog.

 

Ciara dressed up as Storm from X-Men designed by Joseph Altuzarra and I have to say she looked BEYOND fab! So much so I might be stealing that costume for next year. Love the black catsuit and color contacts, but a white wig and cape would have made it even hotter!

 Every year Heidi Klum outdoes herself and this year is no exception. She dressed up as a Transformer with fellow robot, husband Seal. The stilts, red hair, purple glitter body paint and fab silver hardware details are so major! Everyone from Marc Jacobs to Joe Zee tweeted their praises.

After tweeting pictures of herself in four costumes (all below), Kim Kardashian stepped out to Heidi Klum's annual costume party at Lavo in a red riding hood costume. Love her subtle makeup and killer red shoes. 

 

Oh, and publicist and BFF, Jonathan Cheban was her Big Bad Wolf. 

 

Kim tweeted pics of herself in four costumes before choosing Little Red Riding hood. The pirate was my favorite, but sister Kourtney rocked that look instead with Mason in tow. Cute!

When it comes to theatrical stars like Lady Gaga, one has to wonder: what does she dress up as for Halloween? I mean, everyday they're a walking Halloween costume, right? Well, we have our answer: Cruella De Vil.

  

Gaga's costume really just consisted of a dalmatian coat, black briefs and red pumps. Apparently, she was surrounded by an entourage of women dressed up as her dalmatians as well.

For Colored Girls star, Janet Jackson showed up at the Lanvin party dressed up as a gangster. Fierce! A mustache, fedora, cigar and gorge feathered heels completed the look. Didn't she nail it?

Who was your favorite out of our Top picks? And here are some other celeb costumes that wowed us this year:

Ellen Degeneres as Snooki's poof! Dying at the Cabbage Patch doll on the floor

 

John Legend as Anthony and girlfriend Christine Teigen as Cleopatra

 

Gwen Stefani made my day with her cow print pants!

 

 

Snooki dressed up as a pickle. Umm, okay.

Lala Vasquez made an adorable sailor

Kisses,

Coutura

Photos: Getty. Us Weekly.

Heidi Klum Launches Clothing Line with New Balance PLUS Behind-the-Scenes Video from Her Commercial

You heard the news that Heidi Klum has retired as a Victoria's Secret Angel, hanging up her wings after several years with the brand. Now that gives her plenty of time to spend with her beautiful family (am I the only one that thinks her and Seal are soo cute?!), say Auf Wiedersehen to designers on Project Runway and start clothing lines.

Her first fashion venture? Uhh, HKNB Heidi Klum for New Balance. Not quite what I expected but she's physically fit, so I guess it makes sense. (Work with me...it's not nearly as bad as Jimmy Choo and Uggs, right?).

She is wearing basics from the line in the promo pic above and I have to say it looks fabulous, but then again, what doesn't look great on Heidi? She had this to say about her new line of basics and outerwear, priced at $32 to $168: “Finding and making the perfect basic is a major challenge, and I think with this collection we rose up to that challenge...I think this collection does achieve that perfect blend of versatility and uniqueness."

The line of tunics, tops and leggings will be available exclusively online at Amazon.com, since like many of us, Heidi just loves online shopping!

Will you shop Heidi's new line for New Balance online? Will you shop it? Discuss and watch her commercial and behind-the-scenes video below.










Kisses,

Coutura

GLAM OR SHAM?: Roberto Cavalli's 40th Anniversary Party with Heidi Klum, Rachel Bilson, Tyra Banks, Taylor Swift and More

 It's no secret that one of my favorite designers of all time is Roberto Cavalli. Few designers make leopard print as elegant and luxurious as Cavalli. More importantly, he knows a woman's figure. His silhouettes always accent the most beautiful part of a woman's shape without losing an ounce of refinement.

His expertise in tailoring and design was more evident than ever at his 40th Anniversary party in Milan as his designs were worn on the red carpet by some of today's hottest celebrities and models. Check out the gorgeous celebs that came out to his event from Heidi Klum to Taylor Swift and, you know the drill, choose who was MOST GLAM.

Rachel Bilson wowed in a leopard print floor-length mermaid gown with a one-shoulder neckline and red clutch.

Heidi Klum wore a nude shimmery gown with a plunging neckline. Stunning! She traded in her finger waves for a sleek pulled-back 'do and bangs.

Tyra Banks wore an animal print jumpsuit underneath a black blazer. She accessorized with strappy sandals and an animal print clutch. I think the look is too busy and doesn't accentuate her figure at all.

Covergirl Taylor Swift showed off her gorgeous legs in a black shimmery minidress and criss-cross strapped stilettos. And---surprise, surprise---she wore red lipstick to complete the look.

Leona Lewis blew me away on the red carpet in a peach gown with a melange of ruffles and chiffon fabric. While the skirt of the gown is a bit busy, I love the color against Leona's skin and sleek brown hair.


While Leona certainly gets the Most Improved award, my vote for MOST GLAM is with Rachel Bilson. I would never take that dress off! It's perfect. What do you think, Glamazons? Vote on your pick for Most Glam.

Who was MOST GLAM at Roberto Cavalli's 40th Anniversary Party during Milan Fashion Week.
	Rachel Bilson
	Heidi Klum
	Tyra Banks
	Taylor Swift
	Leona Lewis
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And here are my fave Roberto Cavalli pieces of the season and some less expensive pieces you can rock to recreate the look.

More Roberto Cavalli...

Kisses,

Coutura

GLAM OR SHAM?: Heidi Klum's Finger Waves

The beauty blogosphere is all abuzz right now on the topic of Heidi Klum's finger waves in the front/bun in the back hair 'do she rocked Monday night at the amfAR Milano dinner during Milano Fashion Week. Being that I myself am one of the most glamazing beauty editor-turned-bloggers that ever lived (yeah, sometimes it's ok to toot your own horn, Glamazons, because if you don't who will?!) I feel that it's important to bring it up on this blog as well.

Not because it's Heidi Klum (alright, part of the reason is because it's Heidi Klum and I have a total girl crush on her) but more so because I think finger waves are uber glam and love the look! So, I myself vote this look GLAM. I mean, why would you think it's a SHAM?! Not many women can pull off finger waves and Heidi is definitely one who can. Let's take a closer look, shall we? Here's how it looks from the front:

And here's the back:

Upon closer inspection, you can see that it looks as if she's intertwined her hair with some sparkly silver tinsel. I'm wondering if she attended the Prada show while there in Milan? Because you know this same finger waved hair 'do was also created on the models by Redken Creative Consultant Guido (except he created two knots at the back of the head instead of the one that Heidi is rocking). Here's what it looked like:

Believe it or not, there are only two products that you really need to create this look: a rat tail comb (to create the waves) and some super strong holding gel (like the Redken Hardwear 16 Super-Strong Sculpting Gel).

So, what do you think, Glamazons? Is this look GLAM or a SHAM? As a result of seeing this, will you soon be rocking finger waves, too?!

xo

Ferocia

*Photos: Getty; Redken

GLAM OR SHAM?: Heidi Klum at the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards

Heidi Klum delivered yet another perfect look on the red carpet last night because, well, she's clearly not human.

She complimented her flawless makeup with a short Marchesa dress that showed off her gorgeous gams. Is the same woman that gave birth to a slew of children? Because I don't see evidence of labor on her body...anywhere. See, clearly not human.

I love the red jeweled necklace she wore to energize the dress (clearly, this was a trend of the night as Eva Longoria-Parker went for colored jewels also).

The pumps also add the perfect, final touch.

What do you think of her look, Glamazons? Glam or Sham?

Kisses,

Coutura

Fashion Week: Heart Truth with Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush!

Hey Glamazons!

After the Ports 1961 show, I took a much-needed break to eat, recharge and get ready for one of the most fabulous, fun shows of the season: Heart Truth Red Dress Collection.

The runway was adorable: glittery chandeliers hung above it and at the end, there was a set fit for a candy striper. Too cute for words!

My fabulous friend, Sandrine (check out her blog, La Dolce Vita, and upcoming blog, Date City) and I managed to get into the second row! Here's a camera phone pic of us before the show. Loves it!

Before the show started, Superbowl winner (Who Dat!), Saints running back, Reggie Bush, tried to slip quietly in his front row seat. Little did he know, one row behind him sat the girl who's been harboring a secret crush on him (it's the dimples) for years...yours truly. I walked up to him to get a picture (strictly for blog purposes, wink) and he was super sweet about it. Yum.

Okay, so I had to acknowledge his fineness though I know he was there to support his girlfriend Kim Kardashian (whose crazy family I watch every Sunday so no shade at all to her, happy for them, I swear!).

Though Reggie caused a mini commotion (someone behind me asked, is that 50 Cent?), once the show started, all eyes were on the beautiful celebs.

Here's the rundown of designers/stars plus pics!

A pregnant Bethenny Frankel was charming in Isabella Oliver. The entire time she was holding her stomach and smiling from ear-to-ear in a ruched strapless dress.

Felicity Huffman came out to applause in Oscar de la Renta. She looked stunning and stopped to hug her husband.

Estelle was gorgeous in an elaborate Zac Posen gown. She broke into a rockstar pose at the end of the runway. So fun!

Joan Collins walked out in Stephanie Rolland. The crowd erupted in applause and everyone was trying to snap a picture.

I just love Jordin Sparks' energy! She showed off a new svelte bod in a form-fitting Badgley Mischka number.

Kim Kardashian wowed in a Marchesa gown that highlighted her famous curves. Her make-up and hair was elegant and refined. She stopped to blow a kiss to boyfriend Reggie in the front row. So cute!

Kimora Lee made an appearance wearing a short, sequin dress from her new line, Kouture by Kimora. Yes, it's spelled with a K. She looked beautiful and stylish, as always. (Sidenote: I was surprised to see her since rumor has it that Baby Phat isn't showing this season?! Somebody explain).

Raven-Symone hit the runway in Tadashi Shoji---and can I say she was super-fierce? She even kicked her shoes off before walking backstage! Don't hurt nobody (No seriously, that could've flew into someone's face).

One of my personal favorites was Regina King, who sauntered down the runway in a curve-hugging dress from Tracy Reese (she's in amazing shape) to Alicia Keys' "Put it in a Love Song." I love that when the music suddenly stopped, she paused, broke into a pose and kept moving once it played again without missing a beat. Now that's fierce!

Robin Roberts walked out to applause in a one-shoulder J.Crew Collection dress that showed off her toned shoulders and arms. She's such a strong figure, battling breast cancer and covering hard news like the earthquake in Haiti, without losing her fun, cheery disposition. Everyone was inspired by her and cheered her on down the runway.

Can we stop pretending Heidi Klum is a human like the rest of us? She came out looking impossibly gorgeous in a John Galliano gown and sleek blonde hair. She's all the more striking in person.

All the ladies walked out under red heart confetti at the end, danced and posed for a picture under the Heart Truth banner.

All in all, it was a superfun show for a better cause: spreading awareness about heart disease. Visit http://www.hearttruth.gov/ for resources about the disease and what you can do to help.

The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection show always lifts my spirits and was a great way to end a sad day in Fashion. Oh and as if the show wasn't entertaining enough on its own, I saw my girlfriend in my head, Wendy Williams, and ran into the hilarious Robert Verdi (pictured below with the amazing Elaine) and Micah Jesse (check out his blog, he cracks me up!) after the show. Fun times!

Now off to bed for a full day of shows tomorrow. Stay tuned!

Kisses,

Coutura

Pictures: Style.com. Ybf.com. Instyle.com.