Smokey Eye for the Holidays: Green on Red with Nyssa Green

We want you to look your best year round, especially around the holidays when party season is in full swing. In this new segment of fashionadoTV's Green on Red, the Green Room Agency's own

Nyssa Green shows you how to achieve a sexy smokey eye. And she shares a few professional tricks & tips! [Later in the week, Holiday Hair!]

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Dolce & Gabbana: Sicilian Jewels

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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend...

and well, any other jewel is too. 

Dolce & Gabbana

 has introduced 4 new lipsticks to their

Sicilian Jewels Collection

-- Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald and Topaz... 

Crown me now D&G because royalty seems to be the best accessory a girl can have!

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Taylor Johnsen

the ESSIE Fall Polish Collection

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Time to ditch the summer neons ladies! Summer has passed and Fall is finally here! 

Welcome the season with this year’s

Essie

Fall 2013 Collection. These polishes are eclectic for all tastes from subtle to bold. My personal fav is ‘After School Boy Blazer’-- a perfect color for any occasion!

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Taylor Johnsen

The Beauty Box Trend: Which Do You Choose?

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Americans spend nearly $39 billion a year on beauty products, reports Jezebel.com. But much of that money is wasted when products just aren't the right tone or fit for a particular skin type. The cycle of searching for the newest beauty products that fit your look, budget, ethics and individual skin sensitivities can lead to a cabinet full of under-used items, and that's exactly what the latest trend in beauty seeks to change. Instead of purchasing full-size, full-priced items you may or may not love, new monthly sampling services bring a customized "beauty box" right to your door.

Birchbox

One of the most popular and buzzworthy boxes, Birchbox brings together a selection of four to five high-end beauty products based on your input on a small survey about your preferences and sensitivities. You'll find everything from skincare to glamorous glosses, plus fun, non-cosmetic extras. Birchbox also solicits information on how experienced you are with using makeup and skincare in order to give you tools you'll actually use. Subscription services are available for men and women and start at $10 per month, making this one of the most reasonable boxes around. But sensitive buyer beware: While Birchbox offers a range of options, they cannot tailor boxes for those with allergy sensitivities, or those craving 100 percent eco-friendly products. 

Beauty Army

If the thought of someone else selecting your beauty products makes you squeamish, try Beauty Army, a service that lets you select the six samples you'd like for just $12 per month. This is a great option for customers with sensitive skin, or those who wear contact lenses. Typically, eye shadows that use synthetic chemicals tend to be harsher on sensitive eyes. If you wear Vision Direct contacts, take time to browse the selection at Beauty Army, and choose all-natural cosmetics for the delicate skin of your eyelids to protect your eyes.

Glossybox

For a more upscale sampling subscription service, luxe-minded ladies may want to try out Glossybox. Featuring five to six samples each month selected according to your individual beauty profile, you'll find samples of high-end products tailored for your age and style preference delivered for $21 per month. While the price may be a bit higher, Glossybox frequently includes larger samples of truly high-end goods, making this a savvy way to stock up on the best for less.

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Beauty Box 5

Beauty Box 5 offers volume discounts, with monthly subscriptions available for $12 per month, and yearly subscriptions at $100. 

Beauty Box 5 also stands out for its inclusion of eco-friendly and vegan options, which can be free of some of the irritants that bother some customers with sensitive skin or eyes. This Box is also a good bet for the customer who wants to find more affordable products in the long run, since each shipment contains a mix of both drugstore and luxury brand samples. Don't go with Beauty Box 5 if you're looking to always sample the most luxurious, top-of-the-line products, but do check them out if you'd like to try some new, earth- and animal-friendly products while keeping your wallet happy.

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Bobbi Brown "I love makeup"

Last week, Bobbi Brown, launched a new YouTube channel -

I Love Makeup. The series of videos are directed towards Generation Y, AKA the “Millennials” and provides 

insight to the latest makeup trends and the best tips & tricks for the ever changing 

world of beauty. The channel will host various artists, comedians, and makeup 

fanatics  in order to explore multiple techniques and advice!

Check out 

what’s the latest beauty buzz on I Love Makeup!

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Taylor Johnsen

Tory Burch Make Up!

If Tory Burch designs weren’t desirable enough-- they are launching what all women die for: MAKE UP... And offering it in my favorite basics: nude lipstick, cheek tint and 

bronzer all in a chic orange acrylic and gold plated packaging. Nothing screams beauty louder than a natural look and Tory Burch is doing just that with the new make up line ready for pre-sale September 6th and available in select stores September 26th. Don’t forget to snag one of their make up bags to complete the perfect Tory Burch look.

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Beyonce's New Haircut

Queen B's new do...

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Beyonce's new haircut is national news. She's also trending on twitter. Ridiculous? To some, I'm sure. 

BUT I'd rather escape from "reality"with news like this from time to time. 

AND, besides, Beyonce looks AMAZING! In an industry where image is everything, this was a bold move. [Or cut!]

Fashionado contributor and Green on Red host Nyssa Green face booked: "B's haircut is adorable!!!" 

So there, the beauty expert has spoken. I agree and will add: chic.

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