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Monthly Archives: August 2009

Fall 09 Nail Trend Report

Thursday, August 27, 2009

With September right around the corner, it is officially time to retire Bermuda Shorts and the rest of the day-glo neons. But don’t bite those nails—Beautycall has you covered for your first post-Labor Day mani/pedi.
Says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®, “the Fall 2009 palette is more unique and thoughtful than the [...]

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What’s in My Make-Up Case? What’s in Yours…

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

 
a.  Prada Nylon Cosmetic Case
b. Bobbi Brown Brick Compact- Apricot Shimmer
c. Anastasia Tweezers
d. Guerlain KissKiss Laque- Romantic Rose
e. Chanel Stylo Eclat Lumiere
f. Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara- Black
g. Chanel Quadra EyeShadow- Variations
h. Bobbie Brown Shimmer Lip Gloss- Rose Sugar
i. Patricia Wexler Fastscription™ No-Injection Instant Line Filler for Lips & Eyes
j. Chanel Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup [...]

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Fall 09 Tights Trends: Fantastical Legs!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Tights are on another level this season. If you’re thinking plain Jane tights, think again. This season, tights are embellished, textured, ornate, spotted, bold, printed – anything and everything you can imagine and more. Even Carine Roitfeld, who we rarely see in tights, is in love with tights for Fall. Here’s a couple that caught [...]

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Fall Accessories Trends 2009

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

1. Thigh High Boot
Remember when everyone went crazy for Frida Giannini’s Gucci Fall 08 tasseled over the knee boot?  Well Miuccia Prada called her bet and raised her 8 inches.  This season’s boots are so tall, they’re practically pants.
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2. Oversized Link Choker
Whether it’s straight chain, or stacked geometrics, these campy takes on the classic 50’s choker [...]

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What’s in My Make-up Case? What’s in Yours…?

Thursday, August 20, 2009

a. mark. Shimmer Glossblossom Ripening Lip Tint
b.  le Sport Sac Make-up Case
c. Sephora Brand Professionnel Angled Liner/Eyeliner Brush #15
d. Nars Blush in Mata Hari (rose petal pink)
e. Bare Escentuals’ Full Coverage Kabuki Brush
f. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation in fairly light
g. Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Debut (true color/ rose)
h. Great Lash® Washable Mascara (brownish black)
i. [...]

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Bario-Neal Jewelry

Monday, August 17, 2009

We recently came across this designer and were entranced by their story.  Not only does Bario-Neal use reclaimed precious metals; ethically-sourced stones; and low-impact, environmentally conscious practices, they also produce a beautiful selection of hand-crafted jewelry.

Materials & Studio Practices:
Metals: 100% reclaimed precious metals, derived from recycled jewelry or industrial materials.
Stones: Ethically sourced colored gem stones [...]

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Vogue Paris August 2009: ADN de La Mode

Monday, August 17, 2009

The August 2009 issue of Vogue Paris features a massive editorial spread, with classic looks from 64 of the most iconic designers working today.  It’s fascinating to see how accurately each “look” has been translated throughout the pages of the spread.  Each designers’ style is instinctively and immediately recognizable, which either says a lot about the [...]

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I want a tan!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Now I am pale as Casper. I don’t like heat nor do I have the patience to just lay out, so the chance of my getting a tan is zip. Tanning bed? No way. The International Agency for Research on Cancer just reclassified tanning beds from “probably carcinogenic” to simply “carcinogenic” saying the risk of [...]

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Daily Inspiration: vintage travel posters

Thursday, August 13, 2009
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Refined Luxury, Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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