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Win Hypercolor Dip-Dye: temporary neon hair color & brow powder. Rainbow pink, purple, blue ombre hairstyle!
Riddle me this: I now have blue hair, as you can see in these photos! But I didn’t dye my locks, or use a mascara wand. So how did I achieve this striking hairstyle?
With a brilliant new invention: Hypercolor brow and hair color.
Basil looks like he’s hoarding the miracle product. But in fact, we’re going to share the love…
… and give away TEN full sets of Hypercolor brow and hair colors. Keep reading for the contest details and how to enter — details below!
If you wish to dye your hair in rainbow hues, but can’t because of school or work, this is a lifesaver. Anastasia’s Hypercolor Dip-Dye lets you have bright streaks for a day, and then wash them right out.
You can play around with different shades and ombre effects, to match any outfit. Hypercolor comes in pink, purple, teal, blue, and green.
(My leopard print purse is Betsey Johnson, a present from my friend Melissa. Similar to Betsey’s clock-shaped bag. Full outfit details are below.)
How does it work? Condition and dry your hair. Wear gloves, and put a towel over your shoulders. Choose a strand. Sandwich it between the compact powder, and a sponge or cotton pad. Glide the compact across, for a bright streak of color. Repeat as desired, set with hairspray, and you’re done in minutes!
For the first time, I had multi-color hair. You can use the product on your eyebrows as well. Everything washes out easily in the shower.
Just be sure to set newspapers on the floor, and clean up any powder spillage — or else your cat might have green feet!
The product stayed on all day, and I loved the effect. Hypercolor is much better than temporary “color wands” I’ve tried in the past, which are sticky, uneven and don’t provide good coverage.
Would you like to try it out yourself?
Enter my contest to win one of TEN sets of Hypercolor Hair & Brow Powder (5 colors per package!). You can enter up to 3 times.
♥ Like Anastasia (makers of Hypercolor) on Facebook — for 1 entry
♥ Add Anastasia on Instagram: @AnastasiaBeverlyHills — for 1 entry
♥ Follow Anastasia on Twitter @AnastasiaSoare — for 1 entry
*** Then leave a comment in this post, or on my Facebook, telling me what you did to enter this contest.
Giveaway open to USA and Canada residents only, and ends Dec 11, 2012 at midnight pacific time. Winners chosen randomly. Anastasia will deliver prizes.
Teal octopus babydoll dress: gifted by Sourpuss Clothing — get the exact same dress here.
White fuzzy shrug jacket: I.T store in Hong Kong (similar to this Juicy Couture faux fur shrug)
Silver buckle ankle boots: gifted by London Underground Shoes (similar to these Elizabeth & James booties or studded biker boots)
Hypercolor Hair & Brow Powder launches December 26 in all ULTA stores, and is available on their website 1-2 weeks earlier. It will also be available on Anastasia’s site.
Have you tried temporary hair colors before? Which of these shades would you rock? Take a minute to enter the contest and tell your friends. You can all go out together with neon hairdos!
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The Amazing Race Canada casting in 2013. A fashion & travel blogger’s packing list: designer gloves & hats.
Wahh! My Scottish Fold cat, Basil Farrow, found a magic crystal ball.
He rubs it with his big paws. Sparks fly, and a fortune appears…
Road blocks, U-turns and taxi drama? It can only mean one thing… The Amazing Race is coming to Canada! For the first time, Canadians can compete in the race around the world.
I’m a fan of the reality TV show and followed multiple seasons, including the current one that’s nearing the finish line. One of my favorite questions to ponder is: what would I pack if I went on the show?
Functional clothing for a variety of climates is a given. However, with the exception of the Goths Kent and Vyxsin, teams generally aren’t very stylish.
From my perspective as a fashion blogger, racers can do better. I put together a list of female wardrobe essentials. You can be a fierce competitor while looking like a million dollars — and hopefully, take home that grand prize!
Numbered items in this photo are detailed below.
Compact cosmetics
When you’re on camera at all times, touch-ups are in order. Laura Mercier’s makeup brushes (1) come in a hard case and are double-tipped to save space. Lancôme’s Absolu Voyage makeup palette (2) is a marvel of compact design: 20 essentials (for eyes, lips, skin) in a double-decker mirrored box. “Road Blocks” are often outdoors, so I’d remove shine with Dior compact pressed powder and slather on Sisley Paris SPF-30 sunscreen.
Sneakers
Racers need shoes to brave the rain, snow, sleet and hail. I love the sleek look of Adidas Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto. The elegant Ava (3) has a leather sole, and the funky Shizuka II (4) has padding and rubber detail.
Sport-level clothing
Stella McCartney’s Adidas collection balances fashion and performance. Her stretch pants (5) have a compelling shape, and her fleece hoodie jacket (6) has a zippered pocket so your passport and money won’t fall out (as it did for the Rocker duo this year).
Hats
In winter weather, I’d cover my ears with a Rag & Bone Farah beanie (7). On sunny days, I’d put on an Eric Javits Squishee (8), it has an all-around brim and packs away easily. As a bonus, a hat hides bad hair. (Here are more tips for maintaining good hair when traveling.)
Scarves
As the Goth team demonstrates in this video, scarves are handy. Steal their style with a silk Alexander McQueen skull scarf (9). If the clue says “fly to Iceland,” you’ll be glad to have a warm wrap like this Yves St Laurent cashmere leopard print (10).
Gloves
There’s a lot of dirty work on the Amazing Race, like collecting dead rats and lifting bamboo. The Burton Mix Master glove would be a life-saver, with a thin but protective leather palm and weatherproof membrane. For more nimble tasks, I love these Gucci fingerless gloves (11).
Backpack
My favorite packs are by Japanese designers. Kolor x Yoshida Technical backpack (12) has a breathable waterproof shell and padded waist straps. The Master-Piece Rumble backpack is similarly chic, with a fold-over flap and durable fabric.
Any Canadians out there who are going to apply to be on the show? Casting details should be released soon.
If you were an Amazing Race contestant, what would you take with you? Your cat? For more tips, watch this packing video I did with all-stars Kent and Vyxsin.
LA CARMINA
