Alima Pure Welcome to the Rainforest Collection for Spring 2011

If you’re into mineral makeup, Alima Pure is a brand worth trying. 

• For this spring, the company has released a pretty collection of mineral eye shadows inspired by the colors of rainforest. The best thing about it? $2 from each collection sold will be donated to the Rainforest Action Network.

Not only are rainforests important to the health of the planet (removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and recycling water) 

they also supply one quarter of the world's natural medicines and up to 75% of all species are indigenous to rainforests.

 In honor of earth day we pay homage to the 

"jewels of the earth" - our wild, delicate, ridiculously beautiful rainforests. 

This luxurious, yet completely natural set of four eyeshadows is packaged in a lovely box made from 37% recycled content. (Also completely recyclable - but you'll want to keep it!)

The colors included in this LIMITED EDITION collection are:

Bromeliad (a sparkling light green to refresh your spring color palette)

Jaguar (a slinky, golden-brown shimmer that pairs with everything)

Macaw (as vibrant as the tropical bird - light shimmering teal)

Kapok (a deep, dark brown sparkle to bring depth to your look)

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5 Spring 2011 Hairstyles I'm Loving!

If the abundance of 2011 fashion trends already has you buzzing, then brace yourself for our round-up of2011 hair trends, because it's about to get epic. I'm not suggesting taking your tresses to any too-styled level, but nothing shakes things up like a new 'do, and you'll be hard pressed not to fall for the wearable élan of this season's offerings. I give a nod to short with the pixie's bad-ass cousin; say goodbye to the topknot as buns go low; and try something serious with a more severe side part. Plus, from an off-to-the-side swoop to thick, Jane Birkin-esque '70s fringe, bangs are definitely back. So, whether you're down to take some style risks or just want to effortlessly change things up, I've got your new look covered!

The Low Bun—Last year may have been the year of the top knot, but that's all about to change as buns make a shift to the nape. Pair the style with some sexy-glamorous sunnies for a relaxed-yet-elegant, warm-weather vibe.

Tip: Guido Palau, who created the look for Nina Ricci's spring show, recommends starting with a center part. Next, pull hair into a low ponytail, making sure to cover the ears. Then twist the ponytail into a loose knot. Remember, a too-tight style will look overly austere, so keep it loose for a touch of bohemian flair.
The Tools: Redken Thickening Lotion 06 Body Builder, $14.99, visit Redken for stores; John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum, $9.99, available at CVS.

The New Side Part—I'm really into the extreme side part for a while, but now I am crushing on them because of the versatility. The look works on both long and short hair and can go sleek and minimal or curly and wild.

My Tip: Place a comb flat against the side of your head. The spot where your head leaves the comb is where the part should be placed. Pull hair into a sleek, low ponytail or secure curls with a few bobby-pins.

The Tools: Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer, $19, available at Aveda; Garnier Fructis Style Wet Shine Gel, $4.00, available at Target. 

The Jane Birkin Bang—Though there's a decidedly '70s feel to this look, blunt bangs are very of-the-moment, as proven by Mulberry, Twinkle, and a slew of spring designer look-books.

My Tip: With this look, the fringe becomes your main accessory. Bangs should be heavy, slightly longer on the sides, and kept below the eyebrows. Layers are long and flowing, with a slight angle below the chin. Blow dry your bangs with a brush, then spray hairspray on a comb and comb through to make them look solid and thick.
The Tool: Blow Blow Out Serious Non-Stick Hair Spray, $19.75, available at Blow NY.

The Punky Short Cut—Ready for a big change in 2011? Go short with the messy, punk-inspired cut that popped up on the spring runways—think Carmen Kass and Balenciaga. Keeping some length on top maintains femininity, while a bit of disheveled drama makes it a little rowdy. This is really one of my favorite styles on a woman. There is so much versatility with short hair.



My Tip: The most versatile way to get this look is an undercut with length on top. To style, use a texturizing spray when wet, followed by a wax-based styling product once hair is dry.
The Tools: Davines Defining Wonder Wax, $24, visit Davines.com for locations; Fekkai Bouffant Coiff Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel, $23, available at Sephora.

The Swoop—I mentioned this quick-change style before to people and I predict it's going to big for 2011. Go au naturel, like at Rodarte's spring show, or super sleek à la Louis Vuitton.

My Tip: Loosely pin your bangs to the side, either with bobby-pins or a barrette. Use a dry shampoo to add texture or gel for hold and shine.
The Tools: Bastiste Dry Shampoo, $7.99, available at Ulta.com; Sebastian Gel Forte, $12.49, visitSebastian Professional for stores.

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Hollywood Icon Elizabeth Taylor Dies at 79

Screen star Elizabeth Taylor, who died Wednesday morning at age 79, was a frequent guest of her friend Michael Jackson at his family home in Encino.




As news spread of Elizabeth Taylor's death on Wednesday, a trickle of fans began to stop by the actress' star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame.

Taylor, 79, died of congestive heart failure Wednesday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Taylor's children—Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton—were with her at the hospital when she died, according to her publicist, Sally Morrison.

The two-time Oscar winner is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Olivia Funtanellas, who was visiting from San Francisco, stopped by Taylor's star after she heard the news in a text from her mother.

"She’s one of the classics...like Humphrey Bogart and Grace Kelly," Funtanellas said. "She’s from that era, and she’s just gone and there’s no one else really like her from that era."

“I didn’t think it would be like this,” she added, referring to the swarm of media gathered at the star, which is located in front of 6336 Hollywood Blvd. "I was here last year, and this was just like it was with Michael Jackson, but it makes sense because she was the last living major Hollywood star."

Taylor was known for her close friendship with Michael Jackson, whom she famously nicknamed “The King of Pop” when she presented him with the Soul Train Heritage Award in 1989. Taylor frequented Encino to visit Jackson at his family home.

In a home video from 1993, Jackson called Taylor a true friend, saying, "I’ve met a lot of people in my life, and very few are real, real friends. I can probably count them on one hand. Elizabeth is one of the most loving, loyal, caring people that I know.”

Taylor spent more than six decades as one of the world’s most visible women, best known for her two Academy Awards, seven divorces, devastating illnesses and her work in AIDS philanthropy.

A wreath of violet hydrangeas and orchids was left on Taylor's star. The colors were chosen as a tribute to her "piercing violet-blue eyes," said Leron Gubler, president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

"She was one of the superstars in early Hollywood," Gubler said. "She represented glamour, she represented class. We saw her grow up in her first movies from the time she was a teenager until I think her final movie in The Flintstones, back in 1994. In that interim, she had some great roles, from National Velvet to Giant, A Place in the Sun, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Cleopatra. We could go on and on."