Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

Adventures in Fashion, Babble, Celebs, Lovit, Style It Up, The Industry, Touché

#Throwback!!! Fash-O-Ween Is Upon Us, Drag-it-up as your favorite Icon…Let’s Go!

Leave the plastic boots and corsets at home and forget tacky, store bought Halloween costumes this year. We get it, you just added “sexy” in front of your favorite animal or occupation or weekend hobby. Clever. How about showing a little class, as well as fashion sense, this time? This Halloween is Fash-o-ween. Many of today’s fashion industry icons are larger than life characters, instantly recognizable thanks to their unique personal style. So why not imitate your favorite fashion mogul and maybe pick up a few new pieces to add to your wardrobe after, you know, tricking or treating?

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Oh Anna. Anna, Anna. How one person takes a look and makes it work for decades, I do not know. Leave it to the editor of Vogue to find a style that transcends time and trend. The bobbed haircut, large glasses and working-girl dress is instantly recognizable all by themselves. Add a large fur coat and some classic pumps and you’re ready for the front for and Alexander Wang.

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You’d be hard pressed to find a photo of Karl Lagerfeld wearing much color. Or without a custom, high collared white shit. Because of this signature look, Mr. Lagerfeld is another perfect Halloween copycat option. It’s the perfect get-up for the fashion-conscious male,  or the boyfriend being reluctantly dragged to a couples party. Best thing here is most of the pieces the majority of men already own; black tuxedo jacket and pants, white collared shirt (sorry, Karl’s or made special for him), dress shoes. Grab some silver chains and giant pendants and not even Coco could spot the difference.

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If you’d rather glam up than be a slutty cat for Halloween, grab some self tanner and dress up as Donatella Versace. Her look is so synonymous with her brand that even her model’s look like her. Choose a bright colored dress (an homage to both Donatella’s personal style and Versace’s) and drip yourself in diamonds. If you don’t want to bleach the life out of your hair, there’s always wigs.  Just stay out of the tanning bed. Get the look without the damage.

Betsy Johnson 632x632 #Throwback!!! Fash O Ween Is Upon Us, Drag it up as your favorite Icon...Lets Go!Now if you really want to have fun and get noticed, while still showing your fashion sense, get colorful and dress as Betsey Johnson. Pairing fun, bright fabrics and prints is quintessential Betsey, and who doesn’t want to look like they’re always down for a good time? You can wear heels or flats, just make sure they’re bold. Throw on a tulle skirt and weave in a few dozen braids into your hair at the roots. Feel free to cartwheel down the runway, er, sidewalk.

ANTM #Throwback!!! Fash O Ween Is Upon Us, Drag it up as your favorite Icon...Lets Go!

If you’re going out with a group this halloween, insist on going as the crew from America’s Next Top Model. You would, of course, be Tyra, since you’re the undisputed leader of the pack. You can really pick any hair style of hers to imitate, or find your favorite look in wig form (since that IS what Tyra does, after all). Your hot guy friend with the strangely large pecs can be Jay, just get a nice pair of dark wash jeans and an tight gothic t-shirt. And unless he already has silver hair, which, you know, totally happens in nature, grab a can of sprayable hair color and make his head sparkle. Now Andre Leon Tally is a double whammy. He can run along side Anna Wintour for a Vogue couples costume, or be part of the ANTM crew. Long, black coat or poncho required, as well as a large fur hat, and a fun accessory like a cane. Make that a bejeweled cane. If your group is bigger than three, dress another guy friend up in heels and he can go as Miss Jay, or starve a few of your girlfriends for a few days and they can be your Top Model hopefuls. You can let them have some candy, but only if they nail their underwater evening gown shoot for sponsor Nokia.

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Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Beauty, Celebs, Face Time, Haute Press, Shades of Beauti

Flawless Winter Look | Night Time

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There’s a reason we think of red lipstick when we imagine old Hollywood. It’s timeless, classic, and chic; everything stars like Bette Davis, Monroe, and Mary Pickford still represent to the modern beauty and fashion addict. Lucky for all of us (literally, all of us) the old classics are still beautiful today, and look great on everyone. Every skin tone, hair color, complexion and eye color looks amazing in a perfect red lipstick. We gave it a little twist though. For an edgy, fashion forward effect, we added a sleek cat-eye along the top lash. From old Hollywood to new Hollywood, black and red are always in style (check out the look on stars like Cameron Diaz and Brenda Song!) Here’s how to get this look for yourself and turn heads just like your favorite starlet.
night2 Flawless Winter Look | Night Time

Concealer and foundation: When you’ve got something as bold as red lips going, you don’t want anything else on your face to distract from your prettiest features. Boi-ing by Benefit is an “industrial-strength” concealer that covers everything from dark circles, broken capillaries, zits, blotchiness, hell, even a black eye (hey, you told that girl to step off). The 1 oz cream comes in three different shades and lasts quite a while (well, unless you get in fights every weekend…). Next, apply a foundation that covers, but still leaves skin looking fresh and luminous. Teint Idol by Lancome covers like a dream, without making your skin look one-dimensional or giving you (gasp!) cake-face. The best part about this foundation is the 10-day sample Lancome offers for free, so you can try it out several times before making a commitment.

Eyes: With this look, lay off the eye-shadow. For the most crisp, clean look, use concealer to hide any discoloration on your eyelids, then go straight to applying the liner.  Start just outside of the inner corner of your eye and sweep out, getting a bit thicker towards the middle/end of your lash, then thinning out again with a quick flick of the wrist. We recommend Smashbox’s Limitless liquid eyeliner. It looks like a thing sharpie, and is a thickness that your hands are used to holding. It has the ease of using a pen and glides on effortlessly. Bonus: it doesn’t smudge or wear off, so no reapplications. For lashes, you want something dramatic to go with the cat eye, so try Lorac’s Multiplex 3D lashes, which contains silk and keratin to feed your lashes while you wear it. It delivers 3 times the volume so it’s a double-whammy for your dramatic eye look.

Now for the lips. We spent the past three weeks in New York City trying to find the perfect red lipstick. There are many problems with reds and it takes a while to find the perfect one. Some make your teeth look yellow, some don’t last, some smudge, some dry out your lips and some just aren’t quite bright enough. At long last, we stumbled upon the Holy Grail of reds, and at a completely affordable price! Sephora’s Lip Attitude line added several new shades of red, though our favorite by far is Red Kiss. The color is absolutely perfect; nothing but red red red. It lasts too! It comes in a tube but has the effect of liquid color and stays like a stain. It also contains Omega-3 and vitamin E, so your lips will stay young Hollywood smooth!

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Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Beauty, Face Time, Haute Press, Lovit, Luxury

Flawless Winter Look | Day Time

Daylook2 Flawless Winter Look | Day Time
Creating a perfect day look during the winter is all about one thing: Skin. Just when you finally manage to collect a full collection of makeup that won’t melt off in the heat of summer, along comes winter to throw a whole new set of problems, well, in your face. The symptoms come just as quickly as the sudden drops in temperatures. Everything’s fine then one morning, BAM; chapped lips, splotchy skin, dull complexion. Every season is different, so it often takes a while to purchase new products that will get you looking healthy and radiant again. But fear not, dear reader, we’re  here to streamline the process with a winter-ready day look and cosmetics, direct from and inspired by the runway,  to keep you ready for your close-up.

DayLook Flawless Winter Look | Day Time

Foundation: It’s not matte. It’s not dewey. It’s luminous. That’s what you’re going for this winter. That glow that makes you look healthy and awake, without appearing greasy. To help your skin look like you’re wearing nothing at all, while still providing full coverage for a perfect complexion, use Teint Innocence by Chanel. The naturally luminous compact is oil free and glides on evenly . This medium coverage foundation illuminates your natural skin tone, making you look like you’ve had perfect, radiant skin all along.

Cheeks: There’s a reason Nars’ Orgasm blush continues to fly off shelves. It’s absolutely the perfect color for almost every skin tone. It’s a peachy pink with a slight golden shimmer, perfect for winter, when a brighter pink might come off as a bit juvenile, and anything with more red or brown looks harsh. For day, this blush does exactly what a good blush should; make you look flushed, which is, after all, a sign of arousal and therefore attractive to the opposite sex. How scandalous.

Eyes: There are times when a dramatic, lined eye is all you need to make a statement. Daytime isn’t one of those. There’s no need to hide behind layers of heavy eye makeup this winter; let your natural beauty shine through. Bobbi Brown’s Party Eye Palette has six alluring colors that are soft, pretty and sheer for daytime, but can be layered for night. The champagne, gold and copper shades compliment all skin tones and make your eyes look bright and alert.

This is a look that let your lashes demand all the attention. Make your peepers pop with Lancôme’s Hypnôse Doll Lashes mascara. The brush is con-shaped, which makes application very easy and smooth, and you can use the small end to coat the hard to reach lashes in the corners of your eyes. It extends, lifts and volumizes  lashes all at the same time. We like it because it does al this without smudging (even if your eyes water a lot) but also comes off easily with warm water. Since you know there’s nothing worse than getting the perfect look then having it smear under your lash-line the second you leave the house.

Lips: Simple is the name of the game with this look. We’re so glad nude is still in, because we’re obsessed. If you’re not greatly fond of your lip color, you can choose the nude shade that you think looks best on you. Just, please; don’t go too light! It’s still 2011 after all. And remember, if nothing else, wear a moisturizing balm or ol’ faithful Carmax. Don’t give the chilly winds even one opportunity to suck the life out of naked lips. Once they’re dry, it’s a long road back to beautiful, so take precaution.

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Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Celebs, Fab Events, Luxury, New York, Travel

LOLA Hotel Opens in Manhattan: “What LOLA wants, LOLA gets”

kjhk LOLA Hotel Opens in Manhattan: What LOLA wants, LOLA getsThe new Lola hotel opened last night with a *pop* and the bubbly new hotel is sure to be one of Manhattan’s swankiest new hot-spots. With an extravagant and luxurious lobby, the Lola celebrates the fun, adventurous women of New York. Built in what used to be the Martha Washington hotel, a safe-haven for women almost a decade ago, then transformed into the hotel Thirty Thirty, the new digs still  feel like home to the feisty women of the 20s who roamed its halls.

The lobby, designed by Susan Jaques who tapped iconic photographer Matthew Rolston to create the room’s lighting scheme and advise on the artwork, has a bubbly aesthetic that represents something both safe and fun for women of the past, present, and future, including a breathtaking chandelier composed of 80 glossy spheres.

Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg was in attendance, which seemed fitting, since Lola seems like just the type of place Chuck Bass might stop by for a martini or a secret rendezvous with Blair Waldorf.

Guests were entertained by four “Lola’s”, who wandered the party introducing themselves to patrons as they sipped champagne. As they reminded party-goes (in song), “What Lola wants, Lola gets!” Which is exactly how guests should expect to be treated during their stay; a lavish, luxurious experience is waiting for fulfill all their Manhattan desires.

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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Buy Now, Fashion, Haute Press, Lovit, Style It Up

Brilliant Combination: Red & Black

redblack 1 Brilliant Combination: Red & Black

Holiday parties can be fun, but they can also be expensive. Once Thanksgiving hits, every weekend can be a swirling blur of fundraisers, cocktails, gifts and celebrations. While your sleep schedule will eventually adjust to the late nights and your body to the increased sugar intake, your wallet might not recover as quickly from the frequent blows.

While half the fun of a holiday party is finding the perfect outfit, it’s hard to buy an entire new ensemble and still, you know, feed yourself. However, by embracing two of the most classic, chic colors this winter, you can combine all your new and old favorite pieces to create fresh looks every weekend.

Black has, and always will be, the most elegant color you could possibly wear. It’s slimming, and the understated color brings attention to other things, like fit, body shape, design, and details. But the best part about an LBD is the endless ways it can be accessorized. Accessories of any color can be used, and your favorite, neon heels will even look fashionable. The best way to go this year, though, is to pick black and metal accessories, since they also go with…
A red dress. Red is a show stopper, and looks beautiful on every skin-tone and with every hair color. Yes, even redheads can pull it off (just ask Christina Hendricks. Vavoom!)  The trick here is finding accessories that match both black and red. Don’t worry, it’s not nearly as hard as it sounds. Black and red compliment each other in a bold, classy way, so odds are, if your shoes, jewelry, and bag match the red, they’ll also match the black. We’ve chosen gold jewelry and accents, which looks much more elegant against both colors than silver.

We love Ausmode.com for statement making dresses, and they come in a variety of shapes, so no matter what your body type, and whatever asset you want to showcase, you’ll find a stylish frock for party hopping (you also get 25% off today, so get on it!). We also highly recommend Christian Louboutin for shoes (red AND black, hello?). A red or black clutch and a gold cuff can be switched between the two looks, saving you shopping time as well as leaving enough cash for a nice gift for the hostess.  And to top it all off, you’ll be making a sounds investment with these pieces, because a sexy red dress and an LBD never go out of style, so you’ll spend less time worrying about what you’re going to wear, and more time enjoying the season.

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