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Swimsuit model Chrissy Teigen on food, her fiance John Legend, and partnering up with Venus & Olay!

Ok, I’m not sure how this will sound but it’s the truth: When I walked into Townhouse Spa last week for the launch of the new Venus & Olay razor, I’m pretty sure I stopped mid-sentence while talking to my friend, Valeria, when I caught sight of the disarmingly beautiful Chrissy Teigen to comment as follows: “Woah. Her legs are out of control.” Clearly, it’s not hard to see why the brand decided to partner up with the Sports Illustrated model on their revolutionary new razor. But more than that, Teigen is just as much a guy’s dream girl as much as she’s a girl’s girl, I learned from talking to her. She makes you feel instantly comfortable, and not to mention, leaves you laughing uncontrollably — the girl is hilarious!

Me with Chrissy Teigen. I need to really stop taking pictures next to models.

This is the first time Venus & Olay are pairing up to come out with their unique five-blade razor. The ergonomically designed razor contains Olay moisture bars infused with shea butter (and no shave gel needed! Just wet for a light lather). Teigen, who just recently got engaged to longtime beau, singer John Legend, says she’s an ardent “twice-a-day” shaver. She waxed poetic on her love for the new razor:

“I’ve been a Gillette girl for so long,” Teigen said. “Like I used to steal my dad’s razors. Now obviously I’m a Venus & Olay girl, I don’t feel the need to use a men’s razor anymore. With this one, you really do get a smooth, close shave which is really important to me because I can’t afford to have nicks on my legs. I know Photoshop exists but I prefer if they didn’t zoom in and touch up my blood [laughs].” During long photo shoots, Teigen said they would have a six-hour break where “the guys were gone surfing, and I’d be up in my hotel room to shave…again.”

The new Venus & Olay razor

UGS Event: Chic (and Fast!) Hair & Makeup Transformations

I’ve had people ask me where they can go for quick makeup/hair lessons so I thought this would be a perfect event in NYC that you can attend (added bonus that you can meet some really cool gals in the process):

Wonderland Beauty Parlor

Some of you may have read my post on Urban Girl Squad – a social networking group in NYC for women in their 20s and 30s that always has a crazy fun lineup of events. On January 25th, they’re hosting “Chic (and Fast!) Hair & Makeup Transformations” at Wonderland Beauty Parlor (which I can tell you I found to be pretty buzzy at the beauty mags!). The owner Michael Angelo’s clients include Helena Christensen and the Queen B herself, Beyoncé. I’m already signed up, so let me know if any of you can join! I promise it’ll be a lot of fun. Here’s the description from their website:

Wonderland Beauty Parlor

Chic (and Fast!) Hair & Makeup Transformations
Wednesday 1/25 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Wonderland Beauty Parlor, 418 West 13th Street
$35.00
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Just like your very own Fairy Godmother, the hair and makeup experts at Wonderland Beauty Parlor and Kimiko will magically transform you! Take your look from “day” to “night” with personalized, one-on-one consultations. Learn to add drama to your eyes or create a sexy, voluminous lip. Learn how a curling iron can be your very own magic wand! Socialize with Urban Girl Squad members and enjoy the fantasy experience that is Wonderland.

WHY WE LOVE IT
Wonderland Beauty Parlor is a uniquely creative experience: whimsical, sparkly and chic. Dive into owner Michael Angelo’s visionary world, where “beauty dreams come true.”

WHAT YOU’LL GET
A night of beauty and hair transformations with experts from Kimiko and Wonderland Beauty Parlor
15 min. of personalized makeup tips
15 min. of personalized hair styling advice
Light refreshments
Shopping incentives

Spots fill up quick so sign up soon before it gets full!

OH EM GEE: The Hunger Games ‘Colours from the Capitol’ nail polishes

Colours from the Capitol

Yes, I am one of those people who devoured The Hunger Games trilogy so when I saw that Lionsgate and China Glaze have officially launched their nail polish line inspired by the colors of the fictitious Capitol, I had to share. It didn’t happen without a little bit of drama though! You’ll also notice that the colors at the core are influenced by the twelve districts of Panem (not just the Capitol):

Luxe and Lush – District 1 (Luxury)
Stone Cold – District 2 (Masonry)
Riveting – District 3 (Technology)
Hook and Line – District 4 (Fishing)
Electrify – District 5 (Power)
Fast Track – District 6 (Transportation)
Mahogany Magic – District 7 (Lumber)
Dress Me Up – District 8 (Textiles)
Harvest Moon – District 9 (Grain)
Foie Gras – District 10 (Livestock)
Agro – District 11 (Agriculture)
Smoke and Ashes – District 12 (Mining)

Cliff notes: If you have no idea what I’m talking about, BASICALLY The Hunger Games is about a post-apocolyptic world where whatever’s left of it is called Panem. Panem is broken down into 12 districts and the Capitol is the governing city. They have an annual televised event where the Capitol chooses one boy and one girl from each of districts for a massive televised battle in which only one person can survive. And the main character Katniss pretty much kicks ass. And yeah, at times they make her wear nailpolish before doing so.

Beauty and the Feast featured in Cosmo again :)

Hi everyone! Had such a BUSY (but fun!) weekend for my friend’s wedding so have been a little behind in updating. There’s lots more to come, but in the meantime, I’m so excited to share with you that Beauty and the Feast was featured in Cosmopolitan magazine’s “Beauty, Brains, & Blogs” for the second time this month!

Cosmo's October issue

BATF in Cosmo

I was grateful to be featured the first time in their September issue, and am over the moon that they decided to run the page once again this month. The photo of me in this issue was taken by Rowa Lee. Thank you all so much for reading, and thanks again to Cosmo’s publishing team! Pick up your copy of the October issue with the gorgeous Minka Kelly on the cover to check it out. In the meantime, you can enter BATF’s fabulous Karen Millen giveaway — a $350 bag .

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Shy

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