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Wise Words From Mom

What do you get when you mix a beauty blogger with a seasoned mom? The best low/no-cost beauty tips ever! Compliments of RealBeauty.com, here’s what we’ve got for you: Caffeinated green tea bags reduce under-eye puffiness {Susan McLean, Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva} If you can’t do a pedi or mani, opt for a polish change because it’s quick and usually costs around $10! {Stefania Pomponi Butler, City Mama} When you’re over 40 years old, you can never over-moisturize.

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2012/02/29
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Eye Popping, MAC Makeup from Icon Apfel

At 90 years old, she’s seen her share of just about everything including more fashion trends than she likely cares to mention. Never inconspicuous (who could miss the whitish, grey hair & those black, oversized round frames?), iconic Iris Apfel launched a line of MAC makeup on January 5th. The line includes arrestingly noticeable lipsticks, noteworthy nail lacquers, and striking eyeshadows. The 20-piece line has names comprised mostly of birds (as we understand it, the naming convention takes its cue

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2012/01/17

Six Under $20

Whether they’re ‘stocking stuffers’ or gifts, here are a few last minute gift ideas for him or her. The Gospel According to Coco Chanel ~ $13.57 Drymax men’s dress socks ~ $8.99 Stephanie Johnson petite cosmetic bag ~ $16.50 Nine West convertible, fingerless gloves ~ $20 Stila all day waterproof eyeliner ~ $20 Deborah Lippman Stormy Weather nail polish ~ $16 %RELATEDPOSTS%

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2011/12/18

OMG Makeup & Me!

Thanks to L’Oreal for sponsoring my post about my favorite beauty looks, tips and tricks! Check out Makeup.com for beauty advice from the experts. As a ‘gift’ to myself when I turned 40 years old, I said I would do a few things including finding a new signature drink (this is still underway…stay tuned!) and discovering the perfect red lipstick that would be my new everyday color (scary yes, but totally doable). As fate would have it, I was selected

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2011/12/08

6 Things We Want to Share This Week…

Daphne Guinness, heiress, fashion iconoclast and philanthropist, has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to create a collection of lipsticks and lacquers that is due out December 26th. The collection will include items such as nail lacquer in Blueblood and Pro longwear lipcreme in Approaching Storm. Consuelo Castiglioni, the founder and creative director of Marni (the Italian design powerhouse that oozes print-on-print design and patterns) will team up with H&M for a collaboration of expectantly huge proportions. The H&M capsule collection

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2011/12/03

Quick Color Pop

Get your nails looking yummy in Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in peridot for the Holidays. Keep it in your purse for last-minute invites. The color goes with anything and adds just a touch of interest for the Holidays. And it’s Chanel, so you know what you’re getting!.

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2011/11/30

Gifts For The Girl With Everything Already

For the girl that has everything, choosing something fabulous can be difficult (and often pricey). But we’ve created a list of options that cater to her fashionable outside, her inner scholar, and her whimsical inner-child. If you need more suggestions, just let us know ~ we’re here to help!                

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2011/11/29

Work to Evening

Go from day to evening in a jiffy with five makeup tips: Moisturizer – adding it before you go out helps to lessen your face’s desire to create it… Concealer ~ everyone over age 30 needs it Eyeliner ~ whether liquid or pencil, add some drama by emphasizing the corners Lipcolor ~ I’m sticking to red, but whatever you choose, it will make you feel pretty and that’s what counts! Perfume ~ not too much, but since we are programmed

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2011/11/28

Get Some Petroleum Jelly!

I love Glamour for the DIY on ways to use petroleum jelly….here are 10 great uses for it: gloss eyes …. small amount on lids to add shine boost lashes …. dab on lashes at night to keep them supple moisturize lips …. whenever possible protect & condition skin …. prevent staining while coloring soften heels …. coat at night and cover with cotton socks chisel cheeks …. pat on your cheekbones nourish nails …. massage around cuticles undo foul foundation

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2011/11/04

Oh So Qream-y!

  @StrictlyFab, @StyleNBeautyDoc, @Blueprint4Style   As part of the Glam Media, I was invited to attend a pre- Fashion Week event at a fabulous nail salon in New York’s Chelsea area — get a little foot and hand pampering, grab a bit of bling, and indulge in Qream. Qream is Pharrell Williams new notch in his Billionaire Boys Club empire-building.  They have two flavors (strawberries n’ cream and peaches n’ cream) – I sampled both and I see a fabulous blended

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2011/09/08

Longlasting Lipstain

  New York Color Smooch Proof 16H Lipstain Ok so first- it doesn’t last for 16 hours but it’s great for about 4 hours (even after eating) I ordered the Champage Stain and as a brown-skinned African American, it gives a punch of color that is pretty natural It isn’t drying but I think it requires a gloss on top Overall: I’d give it a 4/10 because I think there are other longer lasting, richer stains with more gloss

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2011/09/02

Chanel’s Denim-Inspired Nail Polish

  Chanel’s Denim Colors: Blue Rebel, Coco Blue, Blue Boy On September 8th, (Fashion’s Night Out) Chanel will launch its denim-inspired line, Les Jeans de Chanel.  This limited edition line will be available September 8th through the end of the montn…and then it’s gone!

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2011/08/23

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Still lusting for stylish finds under $100 then click here for accessories, clothing, and bits n’ baubles that will leave you sitting pretty and your wallet feeling plump! For those of us who wear specs but also understand the charm of a woman with brains, Kate Spade Rebecca readers are ideal. We’re diehard Converse fans, but these Warrior Classic sneakers are fun (and come in blue or red) and only $35. [They’re only available for another 3 days, 2 hours]  Signe Vilstrup

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2011/07/09

My Pet Dog, WooTang

Forget pet rocks (I’m a 70’s baby) or even real animals (too much work), we’re talking about something cooler: an adorable pet that is customizable to your hearts content!  You have the power to fabricate a cool partner who can do everything real pets do (fetch, roll over, growl, bark) but without the hassle….which is right up my alley. Choose from 1.3 million puppy combinations Add your favorite nose, eyes, ears, etc Name it The result → tap your dog and s/he

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2011/06/07

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Celebrate your mommies this Mother’s Day (or celebrate yourself if you are a mommy). Our favorite last minute gift ideas are fragrances such as Chanel Coco Mademoiselle or gift certificates for “Mommy Only Time” including manis, pedis, massages, facials—the works! Mommies love to be pampered. They also love a simple card written from the heart. (Don’t just sign “Love, Timmy” at the bottom—give it some thought!) Rosemount Australian Fashion Week has been going on this week (May 2-6). Click here

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2011/05/07

Super Style Insights from the Midweek STYLE Society

Midweek STYLE Society is sharing a Mauboussin jewelry giveaway, backstage designer insights from Oscar de la Renta, city-specific stylish stores, colorful outfits and pretty hair accessories, caftan love from Tory B and Rachel R, and royal wedding finds! Click and read/see/listen/be style for top style bloggers… The Stylish Chick ~ April Color of the Month: Yellow (The color of sunshine available at several choice spots) ellyb events ~ New Twist on Vintage Cameos (A new twist on vintage decor settings) Life in a

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2011/05/04

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

The Alexander McQueen: Savage exhibition opens May 4th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Open through July 31st, this must-see special exhibition jubilating the genius of the late Alexander McQueen and his continued influence on the fashion world is an experience that cannot be missed this summer! For all of our fashionistas on a budget, who doesn’t love Target?  The Calypso St. Barth for Target collection is arriving in stores (and online) May 1st! For more details

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2011/04/23

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Fashions Night Out will hit the internet this year through the collaboration efforts of Polyvore and give many more fashionistas an opportunity to participate in such a fun event. (Click here for more details) A sophisticated looking Gabriel Aubry is the face for the Hugo Boss spring/summer 2011 collection’s advertising campaign. Any resolution to the stalemate with Halle Berry?  Photo: Stefan Armbruster In need a great self-tanning lotion? Check out Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion (a steal) and Guerlain Terracotta Sunless Self-Tanning

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2011/04/09

Get (Kelly) Green with Envy This Spring!

Halston Heritage ruched dress $325 – net-a-porter.com Betsey johnson dress everythingbutwater.com Jaeger sweater 184 GBP – houseoffraser.co.uk Acne suede leather jacket 263 GBP – net-a-porter.com J Crew cotton short $50 – net-a-porter.com Miu Miu pleated skirt $640 – net-a-porter.com Anika Brazil bandeau bikini $158 – barneys.com Butter wedge heels $325 – simplysoles.com Wellies rain boot $125 – bloomingdales.com Ralph Lauren Collection summer sandal $110 – couture.zappos.com Chandelier earring $300 – taigan.com Bedstu black leather belt  ** (our favorite!) $260 – couture.zappos.com Crumpet cashmere scarve $325 – net-a-porter.com OPI Green-wich Village B69 – Nail Polish / Lacquer Green:… $5 – opi.com Elastic Tangle Hi Green

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2011/04/06

A Dollup of Moisture Sunshine!

I am continuously on the hunt for body moisturizer that will satiate my skins thirst for moisture.  Yes, I know I should drink more water, but enough already!  I was gifted with Aveeno’s Shea Butter moisturizer a while back and loved it, but couldn’t find it anywhere after I ran through the bottle. Most recently, I was gifted with a huge glass jar of June Jacob’s Age Defying Body Emulsion and I am in love…again!  I have a small proclivity

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2010/12/14

Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Loving Leather: Right now any/everything leather is HOT!  Make it work for you with a pair of mid-calf leather boots for an uptown chic feel, a leather cuff (pssst we’ll be giving one away this week) for some added edginess, or go all out with an asymmetrical leather bomber. Dress for Your Body: Recognize that not every item was made for you….even if it comes in your

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2010/10/18

Blurred Lines Between Fashion & Beauty

I would love to believe that beauty and fashion are the same, but alas it’s not true.  As a matter of fact, while I consider myself to be stylish person, I am painfully aware of the fact that I am makeup-illiterate in comparison to most beauty divas.  Sure I have a proclivity toward pretty packaging and great coloring, but that’s it. Well, this week a friend of mine who runs her own beauty blog and is definitely beauty-bountiful, Sondra, featured

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2010/10/05
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