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Influencing Your Man's Skincare Style

Sexy skin is for men, too.

Men deserve a sexy, smooth, touchable face just as much as women do. Botox may be going to the extreme, but men may be surprised when they come to find that botox is on the up and up now days among men. However, for now, let’s start simpler.

If you want a clean, clear, smooth face, you have to wash, and moisturize, every day. I know that is difficult for some men. In the shower, when you brush your teeth, wash your face. Make it a habit. Here are a few good face washes, moisturizers, and after shaves for men.

– Dermalogica For Men –

This is one of the best, most extensive skin care lines around. Used frequently in beauty schools, this line has everything you could need, as it offers a wide selection of facial mapping products. The shave collection includes many amazing products for men.

A couple of our favorite essential items include:

Dermalogica : Clean Bar

This bar of soap is deep cleansing and is one of the most basic products in the line. A great product to start with, it deep cleans, renews skin, removes dirt and oil, and is specifically formulated for a man’s skin. $19.00

Dermalogica : Soothing Shave Cream

This rich and creamy shave cream give you a super-close shave that won’t leave skin feeling irritated. It helps skin recover from damage and helps prevent and reduce aggravation bought on by shaving. It also contains no artificial fragrance or color. $19.00

If your man is into it, we also suggest getting pedicures together. , you may even want to consider getting a pedicure. If he’s not a salon goer, maybe ease him into it by massaging his feet at home with some lotion, using clippers, and giving him a nice foot buff. If it means looking fresh and clean, why wouldn’t he want to please you?

Shopping is a favorite past time of the gentler sex, but sometimes men don’t go for shopping malls and fitting rooms. If there is something you think they would look great in while shopping, suggest it. Tell him why you like the style, and why you think it’d look good on him. Instead of complaining about your man’s hygiene or style, something that will only get him down, let him know you’re just using your fashion savvy-know how to make some suggestions.

Plus, if he’s open to it all, you’ll get the benefit of a smooth, kissable, sexy dressed man.

BELLA THORNE

Bella Thorne is no stranger to the limelight and it follows her wherever she goes. From charity projects to hiking, her energy and drive to be active and involved is evident in her passions. Bella has graced a long list of TV series appearances and has dabbled in film, which is now becoming her main focus. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for Bella for the rest of the year and beyond. Get ready to discover more about her story in the next RUNWAY.

The Best Looks of the 2014 BET Awards Red Carpet




1. Kerry Washington

Kerry looked adorable in this floral Dolce & Gabbana dress and white pumps. A perfect look for summer.



2. Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer, who is featured in Runway’s Summer 2014 issue, stunned in this metallic cut-out dress by Alon Livne.


3. Karrueche Tran

Chris Brown’s sweetie, Karrueche Tran, rocked a darling fringe custom-made mini-dress with matching lace-up Louboutin heels.


4. Pharrell Williams

Williams isn’t one to switch up his look too much, though he did get a new hat for the occasion. The choice of mixed denims, and just the right accessories, make this outfit a definite award winner.


5. Taye Diggs and Amanza Smith Brown

This was a two-for-one as our fifth choice of best dressed for the evening. This couple is absolutely stunning in every sense of the word. Smith-Brown opted for a classic white gown with a subtle metallic belt while Private Practice star, Diggs, wore a gray suit with floral tie and gingham handkerchief.



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Explore Greece: A City of Culture, Romance and Fine Cuisine

We’ve got the low down on the best cities, beaches, cafes, hotels, and landmarks that you won’t want to miss if you are visiting this beautiful country. Greece is widely described as the birthplace of democracy, as well as the “cradle of western civilization”, but it’s the sights are simply awe-inspiring. If you’re looking for a get away where you can experience just about everything a dream vacation has to offer, let’s take a look at our favorite sights, sounds and eats!

– The Parthenon, Athens

The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis that is dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. This breathtaking structure in Athens is the most famous building that is still standing and is one of the most famous buildings in the world. Make sure you bring your camera along for this, as you don’t want to miss this amazing piece of history.

Athens, Greece

The capital of Greece, and the biggest city, Athens should be on the top of your list. Visit Athens and learn about this cities historical roots and cultural and political achievements, which took place during the 4th and 5th century. Athens is home to an extensive history and beautiful art. If you’re visiting here, try to pop by these hot spots below. Check out these modern bars and shops if you’re looking for an all-around authentic experience.

Black Duck Garden

Modern Athens’ first public park was the gardens at the City of Athens Museum and was surrounded by palm trees and fountains. But now, only one palm tree still stands in this secret garden behind the museum, which is now home to a summer-time bistro. This oasis of shade and relaxation from the summer’s sun is the perfect spot for brunch or coffee. Don’t miss out on this beautiful, tranquil place when you need a rest and a bite to eat.

– Greek Gastronomy Museum & Resturaunt

Run and organized by volunteers, the first museum of Greek Cuisine is set to open this summer, and is kept alive by renovating a 150-year-old townhouse behind the central food market. The admission price to the museum includes a half – hour cooking class and you can also enjoy a cup of coffee in the beautiful courtyard café. The best part? The restaurant offers good value tasting menus that showcase regional Greek dishes. Opah!

– Museum of Contemporary Art

Opening in Summer 2014, this large, old structure, once known as The Old Fix Brewery, a modernist landmark with a 92-metre facade of horizontal windows, is becoming the much anticipated Museum of Art. A project that’s been in the works for fourteen years now, the unveiling of this widely anticipated collection includes work by over 100 artists. Also being added is a promenade that will connect EMST to the Acropolis Museum nearby, for a trifecta of cultural artistry all in one area.

– 4 Romansto

Off seedy Omonia Square, Romantso is a new, fresh modernized bar and cultural centre named after the magazine that was printed in this amazingly beautiful industrial building for 60 years. The original neon sign in the building still flashes on after dark. This place is home to what used to be the red-light Keramikos district, and has now been turned into a hip, hot, tourist place to enjoy.

Electra Palace Hotel, Athens

If you’re looking for 5 star excellence, this hotel is for you. Located in the center of Plaka, facing the Acropolis, this stunning hotel provides personalized service, beautifully furnished rooms, an amazing rooftop pool and a breakfast buffet. It’s location makes this hotel even better. While staying in your lux digs, you are within walking distance of most of Athens’ main attractions. Syntagma Square is less than a 5-minute walk away and the parliament and shopping districts are nearby. One of the best parts is the amazing poolside terrace restaurant, that looks onto the Acropolis, and serves fresh Mediterranean cuisine.

– King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel , Athens

Located in the heart of Athens, King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, brings to this modern day, the absolute essence of a fascinating boutique hotel. If you’re looking for the “palace” of hotels, this is it. It features 102 rooms and houses 39 grand suites. The rooms feature luxury collection beds, beautiful marble detailed bathrooms, and have the choice of dramatic views of either the romantic city sunset and skyline, or the hotel atrium. The King George isnt just Greek beauty and classic luxury at its finest, it is also a short walk to everything you don’t wanna miss in your enchanting trip to Greece. The Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Thission are all nearby, as well as up-market boutiques, world-renowned museums, and the city’s vibrant business district.

Red Beach, Santorini

This red sanded beach is one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in Santorini. If you’re planning a trip to Greece, don’t miss this beautiful beach. If you don’t want to make your way down to the water, you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the unique landscape of red and black volcanic rocks from the headland. This beach is argumentivally one of the best beaches in Greece.

With rich culture, world-renowned shopping, palatial hotel rooms and authentic Mediterranean cuisine, it will inspire you not only to fall deeper in love with your partner, but with this swoon-worthy country itself.

Getting to Know…Shannon Maree Walsh


Congratulations on your upcoming film, BEGIN AGAIN! We saw you attended the World Premiere at TIFF, tell us about that experience. Was it your first film festival?

I still get giddy just thinking about how much fun I had that weekend! I’d never been to a film festival before, so I was super excited and nervous and overwhelmed all at the same time. More than anything, though, I was pumped to see the movie. The theater had hundreds and hundreds of people in it and I never expected that (I thought it’d be a normal sized theater) so that caught me a little off guard, but in the best of ways.


You looked amazing on the carpet. How did you choose your outfit?

Thank you so much! I chose it with A LOT of advice. I can be very indecisive when it comes to dressing for parties and events, so I would pick a dress I like and then text my manager and all my friends a picture asking if they liked it. I ended up going with what I thought was modest and classy.

Are you close with your castmates? Any fun stories from set?

I’m very close with castmates. Ian Brodsky plays my brother in the film and he’s basically my brother in real life now, too. We talk all the time and confide in each other about everything—mostly our love lives. In general, everyone who plays in the band in the film is super close– we email and text each other all the time.

The best story from set happened midway through filming. We were on the rooftop of an apartment building—right next to the Empire State Building. It was a night shoot and we’d been filming for hours, so by midnight we were all a bit loopy. During breaks we’d start playing old school music, and we finally got John, the director, to take a break with us and pick up a guitar and sing. He jammed with us for at least a half an hour. It was awesome.


As you may know, we are a fashion magazine and we hear you are into fashion and beauty. With summer finally arriving, what are some of your ‘must-have’ items this season?

I burn easily, so I like mixing my tinted moisturizer with some Murad moisturizer that has SPF 30 in it. It feels light on my face and creates a vibrant and youthful look. Another must-have item is my M.A.C. mascara—I don’t really wear eyeliner, but I do like making my lashes look big.

How would you describe your personal style?

A friend recently described my style as “boho western”. I wear things with a boho and earthy feel—but I’m always comfy and casual. I have family in Montana that sends me authentic cowgirl boots almost every Christmas, so I wear those all the time, too.

Who are some of your favorite designers?

I like things that make a statement and make heads turn. Vera Wang has a stunning collection. I’m also a huge fan of Emilio Pucci.

Within your career, you must have had some long days on set. If you could only bring one beauty product out of your trailer to have on you, what would it be?

Eyelash curler


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When Opposites Attract

So many of us out there look for our “soul mate” or perfect complement when it comes to relationships. But it’s true that your complete opposite can be just that. Sometimes someone that seems so different at first, can end up making the biggest impact, for the better. This type of relationship makes you reflect on yourself and grow. This reflection can help you to adjust and compromise in the relationship and helps you to find your true self. You also learn to take your partner for all they are and appreciate what they have to offer. You learn to understand their true intention is to be with the true you, not a mirrored vision of themselves, or someone they are looking to change.


There are still some key elements to the theory of “opposites attract”, to explore. No one can deny nature’s way of making us look to attributes such as physical attraction, similar life goals, similar parenting styles, financial organization, education and social class. Society gets so stuck in the rut of what’s “right” and “accepted”, that sometimes it’s what’s wrong, or “different”, that rewards us more in the long run. Again, it is finding the one that can help you grow, and discover areas of your life outside your comfort zone.

For example, like most of us, we have a typical mate that we are attracted too. But what if you stepped outside your box and let yourself gravitate towards someone else? Social status and education was at the top of the list when we asked for “important traits” in a mate. Yet, we have to take into consideration that some people out there might not have been given the same opportunities. By getting to know someone that grew up differently than you, or by listening to his or her story, it may give you insight on someone you may not have thought about twice.

The notion of “opposites attract” is about going beyond judging the book by its cover. Instead, it is about diving in, reading the words on the page inside a story that could very well unravel into very workable relationship.

Summer Swimwear 2014 Trend: High-Waisted Bikinis

Whether your shape is hourglass or straight, apple or pear, this style can work to accencuate your best features if styled correctly. If you are top heavy, or pear shaped, you should pair your bottoms with a halter top or another full coverage option that will supply balance. Straight or hourglass shapes can play a little more with top style. Triangular bikini tops with ruffles or embellishments will help to create the illusion of more curves up top.

As for prints or colors of choice, the bolder the better! Fun fabrics, such as animal and floral prints, and tribal patterns are the star of the season, and when it comes to color, choose the one that best compliments your skin tone. Softer hues with lace embellishements are also making a splash, and are reminiscent of lingerie inspired swimwear. Below are a few of our favorite choices.


Mara Hoffman – ‘Rays’ Lattice High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms – $138.50



ASOS – Tapestry Print High Waisted Bikini Bottom – $39.50



Clover Canyon – Cigar Granny High-Waisted Bikini Bottom – $101.00



Revolve – Barrymore High Waist Bikini – $130.00

Cia Maritima – Bandeau High Waist Bikini – $170.00

Robin Piccone – Penelope High Waist Bikini Bottoms – $90.00

Circuelle Gives Women A Luxurious Self-Examination Experience

When Circuelle founder Melissa Kirkpatrick discovered a lump in her breast, she envisioned a product that would inspire women to regularly perform self-examinations at home frequently and feel at ease. “Breast health must start with breast awareness. That’s why I created Circuelle,” Kirkpatrick said.

Circuelle is a revolutionary Breast Ritual Crème that is designed to give women a luxurious experience when performing their monthly breast self-examination. Not only is it uniquely formulated to increase touch sensitivity but it also enhances your awareness of any changes in your breasts. Circuelle infuses the skin with an exclusive “Pro-Breast Health Complex,” which carries healing properties and more importantly, hydrates. Furthermore, studies show that Circuelle helps with the movement of the hand across the skin, increases the ability to detect any unusual lumps and instils the skin with Evening Primrose Oil.

Green tea extracts, vitamin D and E are just a few of the fabulous ingredients also included in Circuelle. “Being aware of our bodies is so important,” Kirkpatrick said. “I hope Circuelle opens up the conversation that breast self-exams are one of the most valuable gifts we can give to ourselves and everyone we love.” We agree, Melissa, we agree!


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Blast Calories and Enliven Your Dance Moves with “LaBlast”

“LaBlast” is a recent fitness video series created by Louis Van Amstel, an award-winning choreographer and TV personality. Each DVD uses different dance styles to provide with you an intense, fun, and effective workout. Louis designed the DVDs to progress in levels. In Level One, you learn basic moves from Cha Cha, Salsa, and Jive before graduating to Level Two, where the energy and intensity are turned up and more advanced moves are incorporated. Level Three completes your new repertoire of dance moves by adding in the sensational dances from Brazil and Spain, the Samba and Paso Doble, to blast you with an advanced workout. The dancing is a disguise for your workout; Louis’ infectious enthusiasm makes you completely unaware of the intense aerobic workout you just experienced until afterwards.

“Blast a Move,” another DVD that’s a part of the “LaBlast” series, takes a slightly different route. This time, Louis uses hand-weights to target muscles for strengthening and toning. This DVD promises to be “more intense, faster, and require more muscle endurance to help you build stamina and strength.” However, Louis’ trademark dancing is still present, with Meringue, twisting, and Jive mixed in with the weights for a full-body workout that can be completed in as little as 15 minutes.

If you’ve ever wanted to try a dance fitness class but have been deterred by shyness, crowds, or just the sheer expense of an in-person class, then purchasing a LaBlast DVD may be the best option for you to take. DVDs cost $14.99 each or the whole 5 DVD set can be purchased for $49.99. For more information, visit lablastfitness.com.

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Pucker Up! Lip Trends for Summer 2014

When it comes to lip color this summer season, neutral and fruity shades are hot. With these sizzling summer lip color tints, simple colors are making a bold statement. Learn to speak this seasons lip lingo of nudes, neutrals, and golden tones.


Here are the top colors for summer 2014.

Coral

Light Pink

Nudes or Neutrals

Peach

PLUMP it up

Try these Runway approved products to achieve a fuller lip look. If you’re not a fan of the original tingling lip plumper, don’t worry, we’ve found a few you can’t resist. For a more permanent solution to fuller lips, we searched for the best products and here are the ones we found most irresistible.

Too Faced Lip Injection Extréme

This advanced serum is proven to increase lip fullness permanently with continued use over time. Advanced plumping ingredients and technology make this product easy to use everyday and over time it guarantees it will make a big difference.

Urban Decay Big Fatty Lip Plumper –

This smooth and sheer gloss contains jasmine, hyacinth, and chili extract, which increases blood flow and circulation to the lips. For 20 % fuller, pinker pouts, give this gloss a try.

If you’re looking into an option a bit more dramatic and noticeable, there are always cosmetic injections and fillers. If you are not too eager to hop in the doc’s chair anytime soon, consider the “Lip Plumper Vacuum”. This product will give you luscious, full, celebrity looking lips at home in seconds. Avoid painful procedures like lip fillers, augmentations, or perma-lip cosmetic surgeries with this at-home plumping device.

Take care of your pretty new pout by adding a moisturizing lip balm, lip stain, lip pencil and of course, the lip-gloss. Here are the ones we liked best.

NARS velvet matte lip pencil – we love it because color glides on easy, won’t feather, and stays put.

Hydra Smooth Lip Colour from Benefit – we love it because this ultra hydrating lipstick contains ultimate moisture with shea, mango butter, and vitamin E. This luscious lipstick balm hydrates better than any other!

Rouge Pur Couture from Yves Saint-Laurent – This ones a winner because this amazing 3 in 1 glossy lip stain won’t dry out your lips like a typical stain. It’s everything you need with the shine of a lip-gloss, the color of a lipstick, but the long lasting effects of a lip stain.

Putting A Spin on Simplistic Summer Dresses





Gathered:

A top pick for our list of summer dress trends is the gathered dress. Most popularly seen on tshirt dresses and kersey knits, this look adds character and dimension to a simple style. Prints and patterns liven up this look too, and its a perfect look for the beach. You can also create this look yourself by knotting a long tshirt dress at the bottom left or right hemline.


O’Neill Desert Tee Dress, $42



Zara Printed Gather Dress, $49.90


Off-The-Shoulder:

This look is sexy without being too overtly risque. If you have shoulders to show off this season, rock this look with a simple necklace and a pair of wedges or thongs. Opt for a fun floral or tribal print to mix it up and add personality.


Free People Off The Shoulder Dress, $168

The Slip-Dress:

In a slinkier, sexier version of the traditional spaghetti strapped summer dress, the slip-dress is a good go-to for summer travel. Easy and light weight to pack, the slip-dress is compact and perfect for any occasion to dress up or down. Accessorization options are endless. Opt for a bold solid to be able to mix and match easily.

Pixie Market Mint Slip Dress, $36