In the name of hot, sexy summer beauty – and with deep respect for the greatest movie of all time – we toured 5 cities on the Wet Hot American Makeup Tour, presented by Spa Week Daily and Your Name Professional Brands. In each city along the way you met an A-list makeup artist, learned their summer beauty tips, and had a chance to enter for a private pro makeup session with them. And now… it’s time to announce the winners!

The prize package:

5 winners – 1 from each stop on the Wet Hot American Makeup Tour – LA, Chicago, NYC, Long Island and New Jersey - will win:

* A big beauty gift bag with all Your Name Cosmetics items featured on The Tour

* A personalized makeup session with their city’s featured makeup artist!

Part one…

Part two + THE WINNERS

Here, the 5 Makeup Artists and the 5 lucky winners they’ll be making over, along with each winners’ “Worst summer makeup nightmare.”

Lori Neapolitano – Los Angeles, CA

Internationally recognized celebrity makeup artist Lori Neapolitan has made the art of makeup her life’s passion. Working with professionals in the beauty industry, she designs makeup collections for major cosmetic companies. Lori is available for salon training, consultations and assignments across the USA and Europe. Lori Neapolitano is one of YOUR NAME ® Professional Brands’ master educators and in her years of training other professional makeup artists, as well as working on everyone from brides to A-list celebritiesSome of her celebrity clients include Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep and more.

WINNER Teresa McKerracher My worst summer memory is a horrible burn that I got from spending the day on the beach with no sunscreen…20 years later and I can still see the effects! Not wise then but wise now :)

Sonia Roselli – Chicago, IL

A make-up artist for over 20 years with global exposure and experience, Sonia Roselli has worked with the world’s most renowned designers, photographers and celebrities. In 2000, she moved her expertise to Chicago, where she felt there was a need for professional artistry. Since then, she has opened a make-up studio, launched a successful make-up line, trained hundreds of everyday women and professionals, and developed a cult-like following of her booming bridal business. After being named Chicago’s best make-up artist by Chicago Magazine, she has developed a reputation as the Windy City’s most sought after artist.

WINNER Dawn Dull Holstrom Ending up with a peculiar sunburn, such as raccoon eyes…

Kathy Pomerantz – New Jersey

Kathy, Owner of The Makeup Design Studio, freelance makeup artist and national beauty educator has been creating makeup designs in the industry for over 20 years. Her inspired work has been seen at The Grammy Awards, The American Music Awards, ABC, NBC and on Broadway. Her roster of celebrity clients includes: Andi McDowell, Whoopie Goldberg, Robin Williams, Carly Simon, Jerry Seinfeld and Sheryl Crow. Kathy has made numerous television appearances as the makeup designer for “Style Court”, “Everyday Runway Makeover”, VH-1 “Fashion Week”, and “Fashion Emergency”.

WINNER Cindy Batchelor Any time it gets too hot and my makeup starts melting off my face! ugh!

David Maderich – Manhattan, NY

David Maderich has been a freelance makeup artist for 15 years.  In 2010, he was nominated for a prestigious NAHA award. His work has appeared in Vogue, Elle, Vibe, GQ, Glamour, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Surface and The New York Times.  He has perfected the faces of Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Brad Pitt, Bethenny Frankel, Mary Kate Olsen, Meg Ryan, Giselle, Carmen Electra, Ricki Lake, Tim Gunn, Drew Barrymore, Kim Basinger,  and Joan Collins as well as hundreds of models.

WINNER Anne Kotler My makeup, no matter what I do, melts off – help!

Anne DeMarco – Long Island, NY

Anne DeMarco has successfully run her own makeup company for many years, while also providing freelance service to a high-profile clientele. Always in high demand for her beauty airbrush makeup, for which she is extremely well-known, Anne is also often called upon to teach this special skill. In addition, she regularly runs beauty training seminars for a variety of corporate clients including Estee Lauder, Sephora and EOS Airlines, and has also worked with a number of fashion houses including Chanel, Christian Dior, St. John, and Donna Karan.

WINNER Dorothy Borgese Pick me for my birthday (Okay fine. Happy birthday!)

Winners, please contact daily(at)spaweekmedia(dot)com with your address and phone number within 3 business days of Tuesday, August 30th, to redeem your prize. Congratulations, beauties! Now, are you excited for Fall makeup or what?

JUST BREATHE.

I’ll be the first to admit it: This was not an easy challenge. Life is hectic, minds like to race, and I found myself not getting my 5 minutes in until just before bed on most days. I’d try at my desk on some days, but 3 minutes later that “email” sound would awaken me from my moment. I even tried to rally the Spa Week office for a 5-minute breather during a social media meeting – strength in numbers! – but alas, the consensus was: “too much to do.” My yoga classes each Monday are my favorite ways to escape through breath; absolutely no distractions. I used final savasana to concentrate on this challenge, and it was… breathtaking. So, how did you fare? Read on for inspiration from some of your fellow breathers.

Rita R: Started your challenge and probably will do this the rest of my life. I work full time at a job I had always loved . . . Then came a co-worker with such negativity. Her spirit is evil and nothing pleasant comes out of her mouth. She is always mad and complaining about something. If the sun is out, she’s mad. If it’s raining, she’s mad. I have to do this challenge to find any form of inner peace before she gets to me. I want my work environment back and I do believe this small step is helping.

Kathy V. It’s helping me get through planning my daughter’s wedding…… Just breathe

Desiree L. For four days now for 5 mins a day I just breathe and I love it!! My body releases all the tension and I feel light and free. I forget how heavy my seven mnth twin belly is and breathe.

I’ve been doing my 5 mins of breathing and I still love it… Its actually getting me ready for labor and delivery in October. Those of u who haven’t started come on give it a try!!! Do it in the shower or before bed anytime is great!! In the beginning its a challenge but now its a routine.

Lisa Gay G. About a month ago, I started my chakra meditations again, listening to the sounds of Tibetan bowls as I do. Now when I’m done, I take an extra 5 minutes with no outside sounds at all. It’s amazing!

We think you are ALL winners! Seriously. Just look at you. Yup. WINNER!

But only a select lucky few can be winners of our major travel giveaways. In July we had a Summer Vacay Giveaway to the breathtaking Travaasa Austin Resort, and we wanted to introduce to you the lucky lady (and her boyfriend) who will be privvy to this coveted spa, adventure, fitness and culinary getaway.  Congratulations to Vanessa M. from Miami, Florida. Get ready to relax and enjoy!

To everyone else: make sure you enter our Fast Track To Health giveaway for 6-night Spa/Fitness Vacation at the Biggest Loser Resort – just think; your photo and acceptance speech could be next!

I am so excited and grateful for this win! This means so much to us; it’s been a while since we’ve been able to take a vacation and what a vacation this is going to be. Daily spa treatments, meals, activities OMG! Thank you so much Spa Week for having constant giveaways and giving us a chance to go on a much needed free vacation.

Thank you again!

- Vanessa

Things at Travaasa, Austin to look forward to…

Spa and Wellness

Breath work, meditation and Chi movement in addition to unique spa treatments

Adventure

Prickly Pear Challenge Course, zip-lining, climbing wall, equine experiences, archery and hiking

Fitness

Yoga, mechanical bull workout, Barre, Zumba and Pilates

Culinary

Regional cuisine cooking classes and nutritional classes

Culture

Texas two-step, ecology, photography and more.

Here at Spa Week we believe that life well-lived involves a seamless inclusion of health and wellness…and an ounce of luck. But if that ounce should turn out to be over a hundred pounds, at say, your ideal body weight, now THAT is a life wellness-lived. Congratulations to Julie Anderton, the lucky winner of Spa Week and Jillian Michaels’ $9500 Get Fit For Summer vacation sweepstakes! Julie won a four-night stay at the renowned Golden Door Spa in sunny Escondido, California, complete with spa treatments, training sessions and cooking classes. To continue her journey to optimal health and happiness after her trip ends, she also snagged $175 in SpaWeek gift cards, a copy of Jillian Michael’s new book Unlimited, and a six-month membership to JillianMichaels.com.

We’ll be following Julie’s wellness journey on Spa Week Daily over the next few months, so be sure to check back! We are so thrilled that our winner is not only inspired by Jillian Michaels and the wellness lifestyle, SHE, herself, is an inspiration. Here is her “acceptance speech”. Enjoy it to the fullest, Julie!

“I am so grateful to be the lucky winner of the “Get Fit for Summer” Sweepstakes from Spa Week & Jillian Michaels!  This really couldn’t have come at a better time for me.  Last year, I found myself travelling at least 4 to 5 days a week for work and staying in a hotel on and off for over 6 months!  Not only was it exhausting being away from home, but I quickly slipped out of my regular workout schedule and got sucked into the “convenience” of eating out at restaurants for several meals a day.  I felt fatigued, stressed and of course, gained weight.  I decided that I needed to refocus myself and feel better in my mind and body.  Instead of spending my end of year bonus shopping, I spent it on a personal trainer and boot camps!  I also frequently consulted Jillian’s website for inspiration on keeping focused, eating right and getting the latest training tips.

Over the last few months, I have worked with my trainer to change my diet, monitor my calories and get rid of my new, unwanted body mass.  I have set goals and am slowly watching them become reality!  Since March 2011, I have consistently lost pounds, inches and over 7% body fat!  I appreciate this prize so much as I have been working really hard to change my lifestyle.  This will only keep my momentum going and re-energize my efforts to shape a happier, more fit me.

Thank you again to Spa Week, Jillian Michaels and Golden Door for helping me achieve my goals!!”

After many weeks of anticipation, the winner of the Spa Week and Wedding Channel Wed Like a Celeb Sweeps, one of our most extravagant sweepstakes to date, has just been confirmed. The lucky bride and groom will spend their honeymoon at the gorgeous St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. Their package include a 50-Minute Couples Massage at the resort’s Spa Miri Miri, dinner for two at Lagoon Restaurant by Jean Georges, an exquisite David Tutera for Faviana wedding gown, a Dove Ultimate Beauty Care Wedding Day Emergency Kit by Dove Deodorant and much more!

So who is the lucky couple? Drum roll please….The winners are Annie O. and Dave R., a couple from New York getting married this Fall! Annie is a teacher at a ballet school and her fiance Dave is a contractor. Enjoy reading the winning submission is below, outlining the timeline of their love, by Annie’s coworker and friend, Josh Rowe.

My friend and co-worker Annie and her fiance Dave are love birds on a budget, faced with the stultifying task of planning (and paying for!) a New York City wedding. This charming couple definitely deserves to wed like a celeb! Annie and I work for a not-for-profit Ballet school that serves talented and often underprivileged students from all five boroughs. The kids just love Annie, and she loves them. She is one of the sweetest, intelligent, and funny people I know and I couldn’t be happier for her. Dave is a contractor, and get this! Before he popped the question he compiled a big proposal package that he sent to Annie’s folks. The package included letters of recommendation from several of his friends and asked for their approval. How sweet is that?! The two plan to wed at Housing Works Bookstore, which benefits soup kitchens and AIDS research. Annie’s such a nerd, the thought of getting married in the presence of stacks full of books made her giddy as can be. Also, she’s been shopping for her gown at second-hand stores, that’s how tight the budget is. These two are madly in love and will have such a unique and special wedding. Oh how they deserve a luxurious honeymoon! Thanks, and please give them ample consideration!

–Josh Rowe Program Assistant, Ballet Tech The New York City Public School for Dance

Congratulations Annie and Dave! We’re so happy that we could give you two the honeymoon of your dreams, and are thrilled to be part of your magical fairytale.