Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Get Skin as Smooth as a Baby's Butt

Kinerase Ultra Hydrating Repair Mask is like a miracle in a jar...



There are tons of masks that claim to moisturize facial skin but, like men, it's hard to find one that comes through on all of its promises. Kinerase Pro + Therapy Ultra Hydrating Repair Mask ($65, amazon.com) is one of the good guys. After one use, my dry, irritated skin felt softer, super moisturized, and much more comfortable. It also helps plump skin, which is great for fine lines.


Saturday, November 27, 2010

DIY Skin-Softening Oatmeal and Honey Milk Bath

This DIY milk bath is perfect for fall and winter because the pampering ingredients soften and hydrate your skin:

You'll need:
1 cup of whole milk
2 tbs. of honey
1 cup of liquid strained from cooked oatmeal (you can use whole oats but it can be a nightmare to clean them out of the drain)






Give yourself the royal treatment by adding flower petals or candles to get the full Cleopatra experience

Pour these ingredients into your bath water and let your skin soak for at least 15 minutes. The lactic acid in the milk helps slough off dry skin while the honey and oatmeal comfort and moisturize your skin.


Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Starry Night at Bergdorf Goodman

I entered a contest on Polyvore where I designed a holiday-themed window for Bergdorf Goodman:Starry Night at Bergdorf Goodman


Valentino silk evening dress
$12,900 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Halston Heritage shirred evening dress
$345 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Alexander McQueen lace babydoll dress
$5,135 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Yellow gold jewelry
$123 - alexisbittar.com

Juicy Couture gunmetal ring
$65 - zappos.com

Lucky Brand leather jewelry
$28 - zappos.com

Props
bergdorfgoodman.com

Judith Leiber Birdcage Minaudiere
$5,595 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Monday, November 15, 2010

When Demi Moore Gives You Anti-Aging Advice, You LISTEN!

If you're like me, cold weather tends to make you lazy. Who wants to do anything in the winter except snuggle under a warm blanket and watch TV? The laziness also extends to beauty regimens - most people don't want to spend any extra time moisturizing but this might change your mind:

When asked by Allure magazine what her beauty secret was, Demi Moore said, "I moisturize, moisturize, moisturize..."

Clearly, moisturizer is not the ONLY thing that has made Demi Moore look 37 for the last decade... but any piece of advice from age-defying Demi is worth taking.

During the winter, keeping your skin and body hydrated could prevent early wrinkles. Hydrating keeps skin supple and maintains elasticity. That said, here are five products you should never skimp on during the colder months:

1. Eye cream - Even if you're too young for wrinkles, the skin around your eyes needs some extra hydration to keep it smooth and soft when it's cold out.


Avon Solutions Plus+ Maximum Moisture Eye Cream, $12.50, avon.com


2. Body cream - Definitely apply lotion right after a shower, the best time for skin to absorb it. Use a creamier formula rather than a lighter one for maximum hydration.



Nude Moisturising Body Cream, $48, sephora.com


3. Hand and foot cream - You probably noticed that your hands and feet get drier during the winter, especially since most people wash their hands excessively to avoid catching colds or the flu. Apply hand cream every time you wash your hands and keep travel sized tubes in your purse for on-the-go application.




4. Face moisturizer - Gloves cover your hands, boots cover your feet, a hat covers your head and clothes cover your body but unless you wear a ski mask every day, your face is more exposed to the cold air than the rest of your body. Choose a richer face moisturizer for the winter than you would use in the summer or, if you can afford it, have one for daytime and a richer one for night.


Tea Naturals Extra-Rich Lavender Facial Moisturizer, $25, amazon.com


5. Leave-in conditioner - Cold weather wreaks havoc on hair. Make sure to use a leave-in conditioner to help hair stay soft instead of drying out and turning into straw.

Alterna Anti-Aging Leave-In Conditioner, $32, sephora.com


Friday, November 5, 2010

Finally, Lace is Sexy Again

All the grandma-inspired lace clothing that killed lace's sexy reputation in the last few years made me want to scream. There's no reason that 20something year old girls should be wearing clothes that look like they belong on the crazy 90-year-old cat lady next door.

Thankfully, alluring peek-a-boo lace is back and hotter than ever and the fashion world can breathe a collective sigh of relief. You can find it everywhere, on any budget. Here are few of my personal favorites under $100:

1. The "This ain't your grandma's lace" dress:

Black and ecru open back lace dress, $49, Venus.com

2. The "Louboutin inspired" lace booties:

Lace Booties, $59, Spiegel.com

3. The "I'm too sexy for my" pencil skirt:

Lace overlay skirt, on sale for $29.99, Fredericks.com

4. The "Hey buddy I'm up here" lace leggings:
Lace Leggings, $22, Fredericks.com


How do you feel about the "grandma" trend? Are you glad that sexy lace is back?

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Pumpkin Orange and Brown Autumn Capsule Wardrobe

Pumpkin Orange and Brown Autumn Capsule Wardrobe


Ruched top
£17 - wallis.co.uk

Lotta Stensson top
¥3,675 - mirabella.jp

Beaded tank
beallsflorida.com

Victoria s Secret cotton cardigan
$38 - victoriassecret.com

Wet Seal crochet shirt
$16 - wetseal.com

Safari jacket
$329 - spiegel.com

Julie Fagerholt heartmade
209 DKK - musthaves.dk

Flannel pants
£40 - karenmillen.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors tote
£295 - houseoffraser.co.uk

VBH leather tote handbag
£2,089 - farfetch.com

Avalaya beaded earrings
£5.75 - avalaya.com

Wire jewelry
$518 - maxandchloe.com

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

This Season's Trends Make Cold Weather Look Hot

Cold weather giving you a bad case of the "blahs"? Forget about ugly UGG boots and lumpy bubble jackets- counteract the drab and grey with the flashy and colorful. The most popular accessories this season are a culmination of all of the boldest, sexiest, most attention-grabbing trends from the past decade:

1. Purple, mustard, fuschia and other deep colors


Burberry Citrine Trench Coat






2. Leg warmers and thigh-high socks







Christian Dior ribbed thigh-high socks with ribbon and ruffle detail






3. Fur and shearling outerwear, bags, clutches, and boots
Olivia Harris Fur Satchel





4. Ethnic-looking embellishments and accessories (wooden beads and exotic colors are so hot right now)





Max and Chloe Alex and Ani Kamba expandable wire bracelet set




5. Animal prints like leopard, zebra, and python




Alexandre Birman gold python cut-out bootie








6. Platorm pumps, booties, and thigh high boots


Christian Louboutin Supra Thigh-High Boots



7. Leather handbags in classic (read: old school) designs with structure (not slouchy)




Mulberry "Bayswater" shoulder bag



8. Sequins on jackets, dresses, bags, shoes, etc.




Witchery gold sequin jacket



9. Velvet blazers, dresses, and skirts






Diane von Furstenberg Devore velvet dress



10. Touches of lace in unexpected places- on shoes, on the backs of tops, blazers, and dresses, on bags, etc.



Christian Louboutin Lace "Brigette" boots


These trends can be found anywhere and everywhere right now, so any "recessionistas" on a budget can definitely find these statement-making styles in their price range.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Tom Binns x Disney Couture Jewelry Collection

As little girls, we loved to play dress up with plastic kid-jewelry, imagining we were Cinderella, Pocahontas, Jasmine, Belle, or whichever Disney princess' movie we just watched. Now, thanks to a collabo between Tom Binns and Disney Couture, we'll get to rock jewelry that subtly reminds us of those youthful days. I say "subtly" because these aren't toys made out of plastic beads and charms shaped like Bambi - in fact, a lot of Tom Binn's Alice in Wonderland pieces show Disney's dark side. Here are my favorite picks, some from Tom Binn's edgy line and a few other unique ones. All of them make great statement pieces and, at the very least, awesome icebreakers.



Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland Tangled Chain Charm Necklace, $168, amazon.com


Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland Bottle Necklace, $75, regencies.com

Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland Multi Chain Black Hearts Necklace, $200, amazon.com
Disney Couture Little Mermaid Ring, $95, asos.com


Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland Hematite Red Resin Heart Necklace, $175, amazon.com


Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland Chesire Cat Hoops, $75, amazon.com


Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Scissors Earrings, $60, amazon.com


Disney Couture Pinocchio Clock Pendant Necklace, $65, regencies.com


Disney Couture Little Mermaid Fish Scale Bracelet, $42, 6pm.com

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