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Raise your hand if you’ve ever just tucked your regular bra straps into the cups because you didn’t have/couldn’t be bothered with/didn’t like your strapless bra.  I’ll admit I’ve done it on more than one occasion because I couldn’t find a strapless bra I actually really liked. That is, until I came across Va Bien’s Ultimate Convertible Strapless Bra- and now I no longer need to tuck in my bra straps (I can just remove them).

When I wear anything strapless, whether it’s a dress, top or bra, my #1 complaint is that I feel like I constantly have to give it that upward tug.  Va Bien’s strapless bra, however, prevents that problem by hugging you underneath your breasts so that they feel supported- rather than doing the supporting. The edges are also lined in soft silicone which prevents the bra from budging or sliding. With Va Bien, I never have to fiddle with or tug at my bra and that helps keep whatever I’m wearing on the outside in place too.

The bra also features their patented Ultra Lift boned cups that go up to an I, which provides the necessary support for the ladies on the higher end of the size spectrum.  The cup technology also helps add size, shape, and lift- all good things for smaller gals like me.  Finally- a strapless bra that makes you feel confident and makes your clothes look great!

At my job, I recently started working on some projects in Asia..from New York.. which means I’m keeping some odd hours these days. Whereas I used to be able to get up early enough in the morning to curl my hair, recently I’ve been finding that I’m sleeping in much later in the mornings (since I’m taking conference calls at 10pm the night before). In order to maximize my shut eye in the mornings, I’ve even taken to showering at night- which usually means only one thing. Wild hair when I wake up.

Luckily I discovered Redken’s Tousle Whip Soft Texturizing Cream Wax- a true hair lifesaver for the busy gal who doesn’t have time to manage hair in the morning.  The lightweight product is silky smooth and instantly polishes my tresses without any stickiness or greasiness.  After I towel dry at night, I work it into damp hair and then twist a few sections into buns.  Then I let my hair set in the buns overnight and in the morning, I blow dry the roots for just a few minutes before releasing them.  The incredible thing is, not only does Tousle Whip create that great wavy/curly style I love, it also adds just enough volume to make the whole thing look  polished rather than beachy.  And to top it off, the product helps hold the style all day while the formulation adds bounce and softness. Minimal effort, maximum results.

To try the product for yourself, check out Redken.com

We’ve partnered with Daily Makeover to bring you the low down on hair trends this Oscar season. Below we re-post their article on how you can recreate some of the best Oscar hairstyles.

We finally made it the most glamourous awards show of the year: the Oscars! Just as we expected, we saw some gorgeous gowns and amazing hairstyles. While we can’t help you score a vintage Dior dress, we have great tips to get your hair looking red-carpet ready. Wella Professionals was responsible for some of the best looks of the night, and now their celebrity stylists are sharing their tips on how they created these hot Hollywood hairstyles.

Michelle Williams
Michelle’s pixie is very modern and sophisticated chic. The hair has just enough texture to make the look sweet, yet edgy.  (more…)

I’ve always really been into beauty kits- I just love the idea of having a regimen of products all picked out without having to do any work on my part. This season, I’m especially loving the set Veuve Cliquot put together with Fresh Cosmetics: “Clicquot in the Snow“- a curated selection of Fresh products that takes care of your skin during cold weather, regardless of if you’re in the city, on the ski slopes or jet-setting in between the two. (more…)

We’re giving away a month’s worth of BeautyMint skincare to a lucky reader! Entering is 100% free:  register with BeautyMint & leave a comment below and one person will be drawn by random.

If you’ve ever wanted customized skincare but without the hassle of having to do a ton of research yourself, you’ll have to give BeautyMint a try! The service not only provides a completely personalized line of products suited for your skin needs (backed by celebrity dermatologist, Nerida Joy), it even delivers them right to your door every month. Talk about star treatment!

The process starts off with a simple and (I thought, pretty fun) quiz where you provide details about what aspects of skincare are most important to you (wrinkles? sunspots? elasticity?).  I, naturally, put all of the above as very important for me to address and the site recommends a regiment of different products based on your skin needs. Products range from the basic cleanser and moisturizer to very area-specific targeted treatments such as Brightening Eye Gel (I also put dark circles as very important issue I need to address). The best part is- everything you need is shipped to you and super easy to use so you don’t need to worry about figuring out different products for different needs.  Oh and products are shipped monthly so you will always have a fresh batch to start off each month. Each month’s supply ranges between $39.99 and $49.99, which is a steal for an entire regime!

TDO has partnered with BeautyMint to give away a beauty kit to a lucky reader- register with the site and be sure to leave a comment below to enter.  We will place a credit in your account for you to try a month’s worth of skincare for free. We will pick a reader randomly in a week.  You can also use promotion code DAILY to get $20 off your first month’s kit. We can’t wait to hear more about your experience!

We’ve partnered with Daily Makeover to bring you the low down on hair trends this Oscar season. Below we re-post their Oscar 2012 hair predictions.

Hollywood’s “Night of Nights” is right around the corner, and while we don’t know who will take home the oh-so-coveted Oscar Awards, we do know that all you beauty junkies out there will be mentally casting your vote for Oscar superlatives – who has the best dress, the best accessories and of course… who has the best hair?

Michelle Williams’ wears color that complements her skin tone.

We spoke with the pros at Wella Professionals, the hair brand who has a very impressive roster of red carpet hair under their belt already from this season, including Madonna, Michelle Williams, Claire Danes, Emma Stone, Zoe Saldana, Emily Blunt and Shailene Woodley, to get the inside scoop on what hair looks will heat up the red carpet this Sunday. (more…)

AirCraft,  a new line of super luxe home fragrances, tapped me to guest blog on their Facebook page this week.  Throughout the week I’ll be providing some of my favorite products (and scents) that help me get through the week.  This project was super fun for me to do because I could finally put in one place all my favorite tips and obsessions of the moment.  Be sure to head over to their Facebook page to follow my guest blog all week long!

As an avid hand washer and obsessor of keeping them in pristine condition, I always have a number of hand creams in constant rotation.  Most of them are in the $10-$30 range and do an adequate job of keeping my hands moisturized during the harsh winter months.  But they were all interchangeable; and save for a few unique fragrances, I never noticed much of a difference between one cream and the next.

Enter: the new White Caviar Illuminating Hand Cream from La Prairie with its hefty price tag of $150.  I knew before I even tried it that this cream better stand out (and miles ahead) from the rest of the pack. As it turns out, it certainly does.   La Prairie’s Hand Cream goes beyond simply hydrating and actually treats a number of symptoms that can show up on undernourished hands. For example, it contains caviar as a lightening ingredient to brighten skin and reverse existing age spots and pigmentation. The cream also contains SPF 15 to provide daily UVA and UVB protection to prevent wrinkles and future discoloration. Furthermore, the cream also contains a conditioner that softens cuticles and strengthens nails in addition to providing hours of hydration to the skin. In other words, La Prairie’s White Caviar Illuminating Hand Cream isn’t just a moisturizer, it’s also an anti-aging treatment that delivers a lot of the same benefits as their award winning facial skincare.

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If you’ve been following TDO for the last month or so, you’ll know that I’ve been tapped as a brand ambassador for Simple Skincare. What exactly is Simple you say? We’ll it’s the #1 facial skincare line in the UK and launched this month in North America. Luckily as a brand ambassador, I’ve had their range of skincare products in my hands for months- and I’ve been using and loving them!

If I had to sum up the philosophy behind Simple’s brand it would be this: only put in the good stuff (vitamins, nutrients) and none of the bad stuff (perfumes, dyes, irritants) to create a range of products that are suitable for people with all different skin-types, even super sensitive ones. Sounds simple? It is! No muss, no fuss- just simple skincare. (more…)

Adriana Lima, supermodel extraordinaire and one of Victoria’s Secret’s most famous Angels, needs no introduction. I got to meet her yesterday at a press event and like any good blogger would, I jumped at the chance to ask her a few questions.

The Daily Obsession: What’s the most romantic place in New York City to you?
Adriana Lima: The most romantic place in the city is the restaurant La Grenouille, especially on the second floor where they have those magnificent flower displays. My idea of a romantic night out is going for a really nice dinner and this is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city. I also love Central Park. (more…)