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Chantecaille Future Skin

All good makeup application begins with a great foundation, and no one understands this better than Sylvie Chantecaille. As the original creator of Prescriptives, the first brand to formulate custom-blend foundation to match every range of skin tone, she understands better than anyone what makes a great foundation, and she has applied it to Chantecaille.

Future Skin by Chantecaille is the Rolls Royce of foundations.  The oil-free gel is composed of 60 percent positively charged water that absorbs moisture from the environment to hydrate the skin all day, Future Skin comes in 13 different shades for three different undertones.

It is also loaded with natural botanicals—including aloe, camomile and arnica—that work to calm irritation and soothe sensitive skin. Rosemary, green tea and rice bran boost immunity and help fight oxidation.

Gurhan’s jewelry has been an editorial and red carpet staple for years, with fans including Angelina Jolie, Queen Rania of Jordan, Charlize Theron and Gwen Stefani.  Applying ancient techniques to making his signature 24k gold jewelry, Gurhan creates pieces that feel superannuated and modern at the same time. In 2009 he was selected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art to create a jewelry collection using the methods of ancient goldsmiths for its exhibition on the hidden treasures of Afghanistan. Gurhan was on hand at Dallas NorthPark to hand engrave pieces for clients and talk with NMdaily about his love of precious metals and his ancient craft.

Summer is weeks away, calling for a great waterproof mascara and eyeliner.  A favorite of beauty editors and makeup artists, YSL Waterproof Mascara Singulier uses a flexible polymer that creates volume, curl, and length that won’t budge and comes in five shades ranging from Vibrant Black to Vibrant Violet.

While colors like violet or plum sound daunting, the deep colors actually give the impression of a soft black until the movement of the head or a change of light reveals a wash of color.

Nothing gives that healthy summer glow like a good bronzer. Guerlain’s Terracotta Bronzing Powder, voted InStyle magazine’s Best Bronzer for seven years running, is a makeup-bag must. Guerlain developed the first bronzer in France in the 1930s and still does it best.  Terracotta doesn’t have the unnatural shimmer of other bronzers and comes in nine different shades for every skin tone. It complements even the fairest complexions without looking muddy or orange.

Using the Guerlain kabuki brush, dust the face along the forehead, hairline, hollow of the cheeks, nose, chin, and neck for a sun kissed glow. Or for a quick fix, use a spritz of Guerlain’s Terracotta Bronzing Powder Mist. A favorite of Guerlain’s celebrity makeup artist Marcus Monson, Terracotta Bronzing Powder Mist is a critical part of his four-minute makeup routine for women on the go. A swipe of Guerlain’s Precious Light Illuminator around the eyes (which functions as a concealer and eyeshadow base too), Guerlain’s Recourbant waterproof curling mascara, Rouge Automatique lip color, and a spritz of Terracotta Bronzing Powder Mist with SPF 10 and you’re ready to go.

Shop the Terracotta Collection.

The mix of Mottahedeh Imperial Blue and wood grain evokes Rodarte Spring/Summer 2011.

The biggest trend in dinnerware is having fun with it, says Mottahedeh president Wendy Kvalheim, on a recent visit to Neiman Marcus in Dallas. Mottahedeh dinnerware stands for history and heritage, but that doesn’t have to translate to stuffy table settings. Try using ornate patterns for everyday, mixing and matching patterns and texture in fun combinations, and finding creative new uses for dishes, says Kvalheim. A pot de crème can hold a candle, or a crescent bone dish can become an interesting salad plate.

You may know the stylish chef Lisa Garza from The Next Food Network Star, or as the preferred caterer to Oscar de La Renta and Carolina Herrera. Now this cocktail event specialist and lifestyle maven wants to bring retro-chic back to hosting with a line of Betty Draper-worthy aprons in silk shantung, organza, and vintage fabrics.

Who decided Mother’s Day gifts had to be bland? What if she’s really chic? A guide.

Sandy Linter with a client in Dallas.

Celebrity makeup artist Sandy Linter, Lancome’s Beauty at Every Age Expert and co-author of The Make-up Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age gave one-on-one consultations at NorthPark Dallas, and shared her top tips with NMdaily.  Celebrity clients like Liz Hurley, Bette Midler, and the model Cheryl Tiegs have depended on Linter’s light touch to make them look their best.  In her new book,  beauties from 41-65 years old illustrate easy steps for creating a polished look as beauty needs change.

Sandy Linter’s top tips:

-The most common mistake women make as they mature is to stop wearing makeup.  Makeup applied with skill makes everyone look better. Don’t give up.

Handmade by Kenyan artisans from horn, bronze, and semi precious stones, Ashley Pittman’s bejeweled horn cuffs, rock crystal pendants, and Maltese crosses have an organic chic that has won her fashionable fans.

“I get most of the inspiration for my jewelry from the materials themselves because East Africa is so rich in natural materials,” says Pittman.

Sam Edelman’s trendy shoes have won celebrity fans like Katy Perry, Rachel Bilson and Jennifer Lopez.  The designer’s son Jesse Edelman, 29, spoke with NMdaily at Northpark Dallas about…shoes!