Instyle's Gift Giving in 3D a Gift that comes to life!

For the month of December, InStyle has gone 3-D!

Plus they are giving away a $1,000 Shopping Spree in New York City!
Click on the link below to shop and enter!
InStyle magazine launched for the holidays : Gifting In 3-D A New Dimension In Holiday Shopping! Shop in 3D! 25 Brands, from Chanel to Intel. "Gifting in 3D” employs augmented reality technology to create a fun and engaging new way to shop.
http://giftsforyou.instyle.com/
Gifting in 3D features the first augmented reality ads offering a click-to-buy experience. Each brand comes to life on screen through a customized, branded gift box that springs open to reveal a 30-second video, as the screen displays up to 10 items for gift-giving, including special offers and a chance to win a $1000 Shopping Spree in NYC!

How Gifting in 3D works:
- Log on to InStyle.com/Giftingin3D
- Hold the pages up to your webcam
- Shop the holidays in 3D!
If you don’t have an issue on hand, you can still shop in 3D. Simply print the “Gifting in 3D” trigger pages directly from the Web site (InStyle.com/Giftingin3D), hold them up to your webcam, and start shopping! The experience can also be shared virtually. Expect to find deals, messages, and product suggestions from spectacular brands including: YSL, Neiman Marcus, Chanel, DVF, HP, and MORE!

Change your hair from "Everyday" to "Glam".

Change your hair from "Everyday" to "Glam"

InStyle and Pantene Collaborate on an exclusive Glam Event

The Event will take place in either LA or NY

Enter for a chance to win a makeover and

a year supply of Pantene Products!

The Makeover Event will happen in either LA or NY

PLUS!

There is a $1,ooo Shopping Spree! to complete that Glam Look

Just go to the pantene site: http://www.panteneprosecrets.com/

and fill out the entry form:

https://www.timeinc.net/instyle/secure/sweeps/panteneprosecrets

Soda in Your Hair? Surprising Budget Beauty Secrets

As I watched Good Morning America this morning, InStyle magazine's beauty director Amy Synnott-D'Annibale was on speaking about beauty tips on a budget. I am not sure if I would try all of them (making face blotting paper out of a paper toilet seat cover?) but, I would certainly try a couple. Below is the article posted on the Good Morning America site.Who doesn't want to be let in on some beauty secrets?

Get some surprising beauty tips, such as how to thin out clumpy mascara and tone down brassy hair color with items you'll find in your refrigerator.(ABC News Photo Illustration)
We all know we can go to high-priced salons and drop a lot of money to look good. But what about all those tips some women swap among themselves on how to look fabulous without spending a fortune?
InStyle magazine's beauty director Amy Synnott-D'Annibale dropped by "Good Morning America" to share some surprising tips such as how to thin out clumpy mascara and tone down brassy hair color with items you might find in your refrigerator.

Makeup Tips

Fake a Nose Job With Makeup
To give the illusion of a perfectly straight nose, draw a line down the bridge of your nose with a cream shimmer like one from the cosmetics company Nars. The shimmer reflects light, giving the illusion of a more perfect symmetry.
Nars "The Multiple" in Copacabana, $37; available at narscosmetics.com

Warm Up Your Lash Curler
Warm up your eyelash curler with a quick blast of hot air from your blow-dryer (no more than three seconds) before using it on your lashes. The heat opens up the hair cuticle, boosting the curl!

Use any eyelash-curler and blow dryer. InStyle recommends the Shu Uemura eyelash curler, $19; available at shuuemura-usa.com and the Conair Inifiniti Nano Silver blow dryer, $54.99; available at conair-store.com.

Use Soda to Thin Clumpy Mascara
A drop of Coca-Cola will reinvigorate your mascara's consistency. The syrup in the soda adds just enough moisture without making your makeup watery

Skin Care Tips

Soothe Skin With an Aspirin Paste
Want to soothe irritated skin? After plucking ingrown hairs, crush two aspirins into a powder, and add a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply this over the tender area and let dry for relief. The anti-inflammatory properties of aspirin that make bumps and bruises feel better also works on razor burn.
Aspirin, $5.49; available at drug stores.

Blotting Paper Substitute
Blotting papers are the standard go-to when you want to fight oily skin, but if you've forgotten yours, we have a surprising substitute. It sounds a little crazy, but paper toilet seat covers make great blotting papers. The thin tissue absorbs oil like a sponge.
InStyle recommends Boscia Fresh Blotting Linens, $10; available at sephora.com

Make Your Own Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoos work wonders but they can be really expensive. For a fast and inexpensive at-home alternative, mix together equal parts baking soda and baby powder, sprinkle over, hair, and brush! The baking soda helps remove buildup while the baby powder soaks up excess oil.
Baking Soda, $0.69; available at grocery stores. Johnson & Johnson baby powder, $4.99; available at drug stores. InStyle recommends Ricky's applicator bottle, $1.99 for two; go to rickysnyc.com for stores

Use Kool-Aid to Tone Down Hair Color
Want to say "see ya" to brassy hair color? Add a pinch of grape Kool-aid powder to four tablespoons of your regular shampoo.
The purple-blue color of the Kool-aid cancels out the brassy gold orange in over-processed hues because it's on the opposite side of the color spectrum.
InStyle recommends Garnier Fructis Fortifying Shampoo, $3.50; available at drug stores. 20 ounce Grape Kool-Aid, $18.16 at Amazon.com and available at most grocery stores.

Use Sugar as a Hair Volumizer

If you want to quickly thicken your hair, add two sugar packets to a 20 ounce bottle of water to create a natural volumizing spray.
Sugar packets, $2.99 for box of 100; at grocery stores. Ricky's spray bottle (see above).

Run Nails Under Cold Water
Tired of waiting for your nail polish to dry? To make it dry faster, once nails are partially dry, run them under cold water. The icy temperature will speed up the setting your polish. Everyday Bottle Opener
And if your nail polish bottle is stuck shut, try wrapping a rubber band around it for a better grip!
Instyle recommends Essie Nail Polish in Really Red, $8; available at essie.com. Staples rubber band ball, $4.19; staples.com for stores.

Get more great tips in the September issue of InStyle magazine or at InStyle.com.