Pür Minerals Makes the Team!

The Nashville Predators Dance Team has a new calendar and a hot new look thanks to Pür. The official makeup sponsor of the Predators girls, Pür Minerals was on the set and behind the scenes for the team’s 2012 photo shoot, creating a variety of flawlessly flattering looks. Here’s a sneak peek at what fans have to look forward to.

Image courtesy of the Nashville Predators Dance Team.

Game Day Look, Any Day

One of my highlights of this past Halloween weekend was attending my first professional basketball game. It was a treat to see our very own Atlanta Hawks win their home opener over the Washington Wizards Saturday night. And while it was indeed great basketball where the Hawks came from behind to win 99-94, the highlight of the night was to see the A-Town Dancers up close and personal looking gorgeous in Pür Minerals makeup.

Making a very special appearance to visit my daughter Adeline, we got a chance to ask the girls about their makeup. “We LOVE Pür!” was the roaring response.

Curious how you can recreate the A-Town Dancer’s classic game day look? Just follow these 10 tricks of the trade for the look of perfection!

Step 1: Prime the skin by applying Correcting Primer in your shade of Peach, Green or Neutral.
Step 2: Using the 3D method (Dip, Draw, Dust) and Chisel Brush, apply 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup in downward strokes to the face.
Step 3: Using the Blush Brush, apply Mineral Marble Powder in Spice to the apples of the cheeks.
Step 4: Using an Eye Shadow Brush, sweep Champagne Citrine Pressed Mineral Eye Shadow over the entire eyelid.
Step 5: Using the Crease Brush, sweep Chocolate Topaz Pressed Mineral Eye Shadow into the crease of the eye.
Step 6: Apply White Opal Pressed Mineral Eye Shadow just under the brow bone to highlight.
Step 7: Using the Eyeliner Brush, line eyes on top and bottom with Onyx Gel Liner.
Step 8: Apply two coats of Triple Impact Mascara to the top and bottom lashes.
Step 9: Line lips with Toasted Garnet Mineral Lip Pencil.
Step 10: Polish the pout with an application of Red Ruby Lipstick.

Five Ring Fashion

Every four years, the Winter Olympics captivates a worldwide audience and, at least for a few weeks, we’re able to rise above our global woes and come together in the spirit of the games.  While the sports and the ceremonies surrounding them certainly take center stage, the role of fashion has grown substantially in the recent years. From the opening ceremony to the ice rink, the look of the games has come to embody the finest in performance and style.

Ralph Lauren, who won the U.S. Olympic contract in 2008, will dominate the opening and closing ceremonies. The U.S. team’s debut outfit pairs a red-striped navy puff jacket with a white turtleneck and matching pants with “2010” emblazoned along the calf. A knit cap with the U.S. flag and moose pattern design completes the look. For the closing ceremony, the American designer will unveil a 1930s-inspired look reminiscent of his 2008 “newsie” ensemble for the Beijing summer games. Featuring a navy and red shawl-collar sweater and matching newsboy cap, RL brings a modern sensibility to the classic “prep” look. (See the look here.)

The high fashion trend doesn’t stop at the ceremonies, however. Designer Vera Wang, who created outfits for past Winter Olympians Nancy Kerrigan and Michelle Kwan, designed five costumes for the world’s reigning mens figure skating champion, Evan Lysacek. The gold medal hopeful’s outfits for both the long and short programs are “black…modern and sophisticated.” However, beyond that, Wang leaves the details to Lysacek’s choice and the public’s imagination.

For American medal winners (and fans who want to capture the experience), Nike created the U.S.A. Medal Stand collection. The victory stand look features a navy-fade hooded down jacket with matching pants and accessories (available at nikestore.com). Meanwhile, Nike Canada Corp. partnered with the Vancouver Organizing Committee to create Team Canada’s 2010 hockey jersey. The new look celebrates the nation’s rich winter sports heritage while maintaining its modern functionality.