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Bella Brand: Face Boutique

BellaSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:00:46 PDT

British investment banker Sarah Vorbach was in search of products she could use to teach her two daughters about skincare. Her criteria were that the products look good, smell good, feel good, do good (for the environment) and work... well. Unable to find what she was looking for, Sarah founded Face Boutique in October 2007.

Available exclusively through Space.NK (which are about to be in Bloomingdale's stores), the line uses plant-derived ingredients like geranoil and clove oil (and does not use sulfates, parabens, or petrochemicals). If you have specific skin problems, you might want to turn to some bigger guns (or a dermatologist) on the skincare front, but for gentle products that fit into any regimen, Face Boutique is great. And the products have amazing, subtle scents - kind of like fancy herbal teas. How perfectly British.

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See Angelina's Jewelry Collab With Robert Procop (aka the Man Behind Her Engagement Ring) Before It Hits the Road

Marisa Tom — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:40:52 PDT

The latest baubles from Angelina Jolie's Style of Jolie collection with jeweler Robert Procop (yes, the man behind her gorgeous engagement ring) are about to hit the road in two pop-up showcases in Monaco from July 15 to Aug. 15, before they launch at select boutiques in September. Since the collaboration debuted in late 2010, you could only get your hands on the baubles by private appointment. This time around, you'll find yourself face-to-face with one stunning emerald necklace, bold citrine tablet earrings, and maybe - if you time it right - even Jolie's engagement ring, which is expected to visit the showcase with Brad Pitt sometime this Summer. The bonus? These creations have a do-good twist. Like all of her Style of Jolie pieces to have debuted since the collaboration's launch, all proceeds from the line will benefit Angelina's charitable foundation, the Education Partnership For Children of Conflict. With decadent jewels on display, and for a great cause no less, we can only hope to see more from this very cool partnership.

The Top 5 Fashion Apps You Should Download Now

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:53:11 PST

ShopStyle Mobile: We like to think of ShopStyle as our Google search engine for all things related to shopping, and it's not just because ShopStyle is a sister site in the Sugar Network! If you've ever wondered where we find all of those amazing shopping products for you, here it is. Not only does ShopStyle mobile cull clothing, shoes, and accessories from over 500 ecommerce sites - ranging from big retailers like Barneys to smaller boutiques - but this handy app also lets you put "sale alerts" on your favorite items and will let you know once the piece goes on sale. Pretty genius if you ask us.
Vera Wang on Weddings: Planning a wedding? Let Vera Wang provide inspiration for your big day via photo galleries of cakes, flowers, and real weddings along with style boards where you can see Vera's take on different bridal styles. Additionally, you can load images in the app from your own photo library and insert them in your own interactive inspiration board and share them with friends and family.

Click here to see three more amazing fashion apps.

Kristen Stewart Throws On a Tank to Shop Balenciaga

Lauren Turner — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:25:31 PST

Kristen Stewart stopped by Balenciaga's West Hollywood boutique with her publicist Ruth Bernstein yesterday. Kristen, who is the face of the company's new fragrance, was dressed down in a yellow tank and her usual sneakers, but it looks like she picked up a dressier outfit since the duo left with a garment bag.

Kristen returned home to LA earlier this month after a quick trip to Paris, where she posed for a feature in an upcoming issue of Vanity Fair. Her boyfriend, Robert Pattinson, is also back on the West Coast following a stop at the Berlin Film Festival to premiere Bel Ami ahead of its March release in the US. Rob and Kristen have been staying under the radar, but they were spotted showing PDA at a friend's birthday bash recently. They'll have more opportunities to party as a couple in the coming days since there are multiple events taking place as LA celebrates before this Sunday's Oscars. Rob and Kristen have both attended Vanity Fair's annual post-Oscars fete before, so we'll have to wait and see if they make another appearance on the star-studded evening.

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Stella McCartney Parties With Her Famous Friends and Opens a New Store in SoHo

Katie Henry — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:25:02 PST

Stella McCartney celebrated the opening of her latest boutique with a star-studded soiree in NYC last night. The SoHo outpost drew an impressive crowd of fashionable faces like Naomi Watts, Liv Tyler, and newlyweds David Lauren and Lauren Bush Lauren. The Laurens are fresh off a romantic getaway to Jamaica where David lounged shirtless and Lauren slipped into a bikini while relaxing on the beach with Stella's dad, Sir Paul McCartney.

Following the store opening, the designer led a group of editors to Manhattan's One If by Land, Two If by Sea for a sneak peek at the Stella McCartney Autumn 2012 collection. Funny guy Jason Sudeikis popped by for a quick appearance. Jason's girlfriend, newly short-haired Olivia Wilde, couldn't join since she's prepping for the 2012 award season. Stella likewise has a busy schedule ahead, with Spring Fashion Week kicking off in the Big Apple on Feb. 9.

Download of the Day: Poshmark

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:08:40 PST

Shopping is quickly moving to the mobile world, with stores offering deals on the go and only accessible via mobile devices. Now, consumers can get in on the draw of selling their own goods to a mobile world with the new shopping app Poshmark.

Forget the old days of dragging bags of unused clothes to thrift stores hoping your trash becomes someone else's treasure (and let's face it, those buyers are so picky); Poshmark turns the hassle of fashion resale into an easy digital experience all within the comfortable confines of an iPhone. Created by the same brains behind social fashion website Kaboodle, Poshmark came to life "so that anyone can easily convert their closet into a stylish boutique with their phones," according to founder and CEO Manish Chandra.

Based on virtual events called Posh Parties, app users can enter a specific party - designer accessories, for example - browse goods, interact with other guests, and list items from their own closets for sale. The experience gets even more social by sharing listings on Facebook and inviting friends to future Posh Parties.

Of course, the employees of the Poshmark marketplace are always on hand ensuring that transactions go smoothly, and that all home sellers and customers keep coming back to the app to score fellow fashionistas' finds.

How to Get Zoe Saldana's Signature Shiny Waves

Jaime Richards — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:03:51 PST

Zoe Saldana has some of the freshest hairstyles in Hollywood, along with perhaps the most on-point style sense around. But one particular look she's most known for is her signature, highly covetable waves. Zoe's hairstylist, Aviva, shares her tips on how to get Zoe-style curls just right:

For the recent opening of Michael Kors's new boutique in LA (as pictured above), Aviva began by prepping Zoe's hair with Moroccanoil Treatment. "I take the time to section her hair so that every strand is coated," Aviva explained.
Next, she blow-dried Zoe's hair using Phytovolume Voluminizing Spray and a Spornette mixed bristle brush, applying the product once again using a section-by-section technique.
She then wrapped one-inch portions of Zoe's hair around a three-fourth-inch curling iron, alternating the direction of the curl throughout. For the hairline, however, hair was directed away from the face.
After breaking up the curl with her fingers, Aviva finalized Zoe's style by spritzing on L'Oréal Elnett hair spray for texture, shine, and hold.

Nicole Richie Pops Up in White Leather to Support a Pal

Lauren Turner — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:15:00 PST

Nicole Richie threw on a studded leather jacket for an appearance in LA yesterday. She stopped by Milk Boutique to support pal Masha Gordon at her If Pockets Talked pop-up shop, where Samantha Ronson DJed. The evening out was just the latest in a string of events for Nicole, who also attended Mindy Kaling's book launch party at the Roosevelt Hotel on Monday. Over the weekend, Nicole hosted a Winter Wonderland event with Baby2Baby and also dressed up for the MOCA Gala. She was just one of many famous faces at the glamorous museum night, including Gwen Stefani and Rachel Zoe.

Jessica Alba Picks Up a New Purse During a Shopping Trip With Haven

Lauren Turner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:12:00 PST

Jessica Alba took baby Haven out in the Big Apple yesterday afternoon. The duo stopped in a boutique and Haven waited in her stroller while mom Jessica picked up a brand-new Wendy Nichols backpack, which she showed off on Twitter. Jessica and Haven landed in NYC over the weekend after sharing a cross-country flight with another famous face, Naomi Watts. Jessica tweeted that "she's not just a great actress but a genuinely lovely person" following their time together in the air.

Jessica made the trip East to attend Monday night's Glamour Women of the Year Awards, where she dressed up in a sequined Tory Burch number to walk the red carpet with the designer herself. Tory told us how thankful she is for the support of her celebrity fans and added that she expects to sell a few more of the sparkly minis that Jessica wore. Yesterday, Jessica was out on the town again at the Versace for H+M launch.

Reese Witherspoon Goes Sheer For Dinner With Cameron Diaz

Allie Merriam — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:00:25 PDT

Reese Witherspoon wore a sheer blue shirt on Thursday night when she had dinner with friends at The Tavern restaurant in Brentwood. Cameron Diaz was among the ladies who gathered for the meal, and she was seen waiting inside for her car to arrive as Reese faced the photographers. It was an evening out on the town for Reese, who has been busy lately spending time with her kids, Ava and Deacon, and husband Jim Toth. Reese is prepping to return to movie making in Jason Segel's Sex Tape, but for now is spending her days adding to her wardrobe at some of LA's most chic boutiques. Cameron, meanwhile, has been on set for Gambit and What to Expect When You're Expecting. Cameron has been catching up with girlfriends like Reese and Gwyneth Paltrow since splitting with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez a few months ago. New reports say Cameron Diaz is dating Diddy, but the two have been friends for years.