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Prescriptives Offers Comfort to Sensitive Skin

Aug 312009

I’ve never had sensitive skin, but I’ve known many who do, including one of my kids, and it is no walk in the park. Watching what you put on your face is the name of the game, and so much of what is out there just won’t work. Prescriptives offers two new ways to help: Prescriptives Comfort Cream has been reformulated and now offers even more comfort to those suffering from sensitive skin. It helps reduce redness and irritation with tumeric root and vitamins A and E. It hydrates and softens fine lines by restoring the skin’s natural moisture level. [...]

Fall Collections: Estee Lauder’s Amethyst Gold

Aug 312009

Not to be confused with the Rose Gold collection I posted about yesterday, the Amethyst Gold collection is similar but offers more of a rich plum to it’s fall neutrals. The eyeshadow quad has the shimmery hammered metal top, but is quickly brushed away to reveal gorgeous shades that are nicely pigmented and easy to blend. Here are the swatches: It might be hard to tell, but the darkest shade here is more of a burnished plum – it’s gorgeous in the crease and outer corners of the eye. Also worth mentioning is the gorgeous nail color that comes with [...]

Emporio Armani Giveaway at ideeli

Aug 312009

While you may be interested in the latest sales at ideeli, you might also be interested to know that they are hosting a giveaway of the above Emporio Armani bag right now! You have only seven hours to enter, so head on over there and throw your name in the hat. Good luck!

New York Fashion Week: Style 360

Aug 312009

There is so much action going on during New York Fashion Week, and not all of it is inside the tents. STYLE360 has always explored the relationship between fashion and contemporary culture by pairing style trends with innovative brands—and 2009 promises to take this tradition to the next level. From September 12 – 15, STYLE360 will serve as the alternative Fashion Week destination and showcase its most impressive roster of fresh fashion talent and inventive design houses yet. Headquartered at the Metropolitan Pavilion in the fashionable Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, STYLE360’s sixth year includes not only runway shows, but celebrity-hosted [...]

Fall Collections: Estee Lauder’s Rose Gold

Aug 302009

I’ve been meaning to write about this collection for some time now, but I haven’t gotten around to it because I’ve been playing with it so much! This is a great collection to ease yourself into fall with. It’s almost surprising that it is fall, since it has a touch of bronze to it, but as you put all the colors together you can see that it is much more rich than your typical summer bronze collection. The standout is the quad eyeshadow, called (what else?) Rose Gold. It has a hammered gold design, but don’t let the crazy shimmer [...]

I Love Products That Come With Instructions

Aug 302009

I was browsing around today thinking about how I was doing quite a bit of traveling lately, and avoiding checking bags. I think it’s pretty absurd to check a bag every time I get on an airplane, so I’ve gotten into the habit of rolling and folding everything down into the smallest possible square that I can, and only taking exactly what I need to get through a trip. Ordinarily, I’d just throw everything and the kitchen sink in there, thinking that it’s always best to have too much. At any rate, I’m wandering through and I came across this [...]

Sally Hershberger Debuts Luxe Layers Protective Blow Out Gel on HSN

Aug 292009

Stylist to the stars (and judge on Bravo’s Shear Genius) is introducing her new product exclusively on HSN: Luxe Layers Protecting Blow Out Gel. Created for those who blow out or flat iron their hair, Luxe Layers protects against heat damage, helps seal in color treatments, keeps out damaging elements from the environment, and blocks humidity and static. It is alcohol and silicone free, so if you are concerned about those in your hair, you are in the clear on this one. Retails for $18.00 for five ounces. Available only on HSN in September.

New York Fashion’s Night Out: Costume National

Aug 292009

Everyone knows about the goings on at Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys, but I’d like to talk about a few places that might be a little more out of the way, but no less exciting for Fashion’s Night Out in NYC on September 10, 2009. Costume National is hosting artist Shinique Smith from the Yvon Lambert Gallery for their FNO celebration. Held in their new Soho space, art will be on display until a late closing time of 11 PM. In addition, shoppers will be able to purchase the highly-sought after event t-shirts. Come by and visit! Costume National Boutique 160 [...]