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In the movie The Devil Wears Prada, Meryl Streep dryly says, "Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking." I think this line is brilliant, because, well, she's right. And yet, who doesn't enjoy flowers at this time of year? Last April, I put together a series on flower-embossed makeup products and this year a few new fresh florals have come into bloom. Check out some of this Spring's festive beauty Read more
Slowly but surely, the hush-hush plans for the Fall 2007 Chanel collection are being announced. We've already heard about the innovative, matte yet radiant Mat Lumière foundation, and now comes Chanel 4 Camèlias. This gorgeous palette is comprised of four cream based, sheer, satiny and ever-so-slightly iridescent lipstick shades inspired by the Camèlia, the emblematic flower of Chanel. The Read more
Welcome to the final installment of flower power makeup. This post includes two beautiful palettes embossed with floral designs. By the way, palettes make for great Mother's Day gifts if you are already thinking of ideas. Enjoy and please let me know what you think! I just love the look of this brand new for Spring Chantecaille Les Roses Palette, $105. Although it's expensive, it actually is Read more
Welcome to Part II of Flower Power Makeup. This installment features floral inspired lip glosses. Spring is here and that means all things flowery. These three glosses are a bit cheeky but they make for great gifts with their bright colors and springtime cheer. Enjoy! Fresh Gloss Absolute, $24, is a gloss with a sweet citrucy smell and taste that helps to keep your lips hydrated! It is made Read more
Cosmetics companies are in full Spring mode. That means, flowers, showers, bronzers and lots of new colors. Since the post about Clinique's Fresh Bloom Collection was such a big hit, I thought that you would enjoy a new series on pretty Spring makeup embossed with flowers. Jillian Dempsey for Avon Signature Sheer Glow All Over Face Powder, $8, is great for tired looking skin. It's both a blush Read more
From makeup to nails, things got totally groovy with Nicole Miller's psychedelic-inspired beauty look. In describing the makeup palette for the show, makeup artist James Kaliardos (for MAC) explained, "It's inspired by the planets, by Jimi Hendrix, Marianne Faithfull, flower-power . . . and burning of the bras." See more about how the look was put together, and get your own groove on along the Read more
By now, you may already have heard about argan, quercetin, and maracuja. After all, they're three of the hottest skin care and makeup ingredients around these days. But what about the stuff you'll be hearing about in six months or a year's time? We've gathered 10 of the buzzed-about ingredients that are just making their way into products. So get ahead of the game, and start using them before Read more
We're excited to present this story from Allure, featuring designer Michael Kors! Michael Kors says he has a few signature items in his wardrobe that he would feel naked without: aviator sunglasses, his grandfather's wedding ring, and a black crew-neck T-shirt worn under a sweater. He's aiming for the same degree of everyday dependability with his new scent, Gold Eau de Toilette, a sheerer Read more
I have always loved Pucci prints, so I welcome any foray that the Italian brand makes into beauty. (Have you seen the Guerlain by Emilio Pucci makeup? It's really lovely.) Now, the brand that helped define '60s fashion is going back to its roots with a "new" fragrance. According to Women's Wear Daily, Pucci is releasing a reformulated version of its first fragrance, called Vivara, in the Fall. Read more
