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Selasa, 31 Januari 2012

Interview With Petra Strand of Pixi Beauty

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Interview With Petra Strand of Pixi Beauty

Maria Palma and Petra Strand of Pixi Beauty

Me and Petra Strand

Spring time is just around the corner...Well, here in San Diego it feels like spring has already begun! I don't know about you, but I'm over this winter weather and really looking forward to all the bright colors that spring brings. When I think of spring, one of the beauty brands that comes to mind is Pixi Beauty. Maybe it's the product packaging with the fairies and flowers, but something about this beauty brand really resonates with me. So when I had the opportunity to talk with Petra Strand, the Mastermind behind the Pixi brand, I just had to find out what the connection is.

Petra met with me in the lobby of the San Diego Grand Hyatt, the hotel where she was staying for the weekend. She was making an appearance at two San Diego Target stores along with her team of makeup artists to offer beauty tips and give makeovers.

After talking with Petra for just a few minutes, I began to see the connection. Her down-to-earth, no fuss approach to makeup is right up my beauty alley. Here's the video of the interview where she shares how she started the Pixi brand, who inspires her, what favorite spring beauty looks are, and more...

The day after the interview I attended the Pixi beauty event at the Mira Mesa Target store. It was supposed to be outside, but the rain changed that whole plan. I made the trek up north anyway curious to see how Petra would make me over. If you know me, I'm very minimalistic when it comes to wearing makeup, so I was excited, but a little nervous. The last time someone gave me a makeover was over 15 years ago at a Clinique counter in Macy's!

Here is my before and after shot...

Before and After Beauty Makeover With Petra Strand

The Target camera crew filmed Petra giving me the makeover, so be on the lookout for the video :)

Pixi GLOW for Spring 2012

Check out our Facebook page for more pictures from the Pixi beauty event at Target...

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Katy Perry Channels Her Inner Fierceness in ghd Campaign

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Katy Perry Channels Her Inner Fierceness in ghd Campaign
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Katy Perry Channels Her Inner Fierceness in ghd Campaign

Katy Perry continues to wow us with her musical talents and stylish looks. It seems like every time I turn around, Katy Perry has a completely different look. In her ad campaign with hair styling brand, ghd, Katy channels Old Hollywood glitz and glamour aided by renowned photographer David LaChapelle who shows us her fierce side.

Art deco is a style that brings to mind class, opulence, luxury, and sophistication. These words could be used to describe the limited edition Scarlet Collection by ghd, which could make a great Valentine's gift for you or someone you know who could use quality hair styling tools. If you've been reading this blog for some time, you know how much I recommend using quality hair tools. This is one area of your beauty arsenal that you shouldn't skimp on.

The ghd "Scarlet Collection" includes a heat resistant red satin styler roll bag, red plated flat iron, a protective plate guard, and 2 sectioning clips.

The ghd "Scarlet Collection Deluxe" includes a red art deco vanity case, a ghd Gold Classic styler with red plates and accents, protective plate guard, ghd travel hair dryer, two sectioning clips, and a heat resistant clutch purse.

ghd straighteners have received numerous beauty and style awards, including being named the "ultimate styling gadget" in the 2011 Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards. I still have yet to test out ghd's products, but judging from the different reviews I've read so far, ghd has top-notch hair straighteners.

So, going back to Katy Perry....I admire her for the fun, quirky songs and her unique fashion sense. My favorite song by Katy is "Firework" which is uplifting and empowering. I love this part of the song:

"You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane, comes a rainbow...

What do you think about Katy Perry's style and fashion sense? Does her inner beauty shine through?
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