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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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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.

Google Adds Interior Business Photos to Street View

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:46:17 PDT

In the latest enhancement of the Street View, Google is moving off the street and has started rolling out interior pictures of businesses. You'll not only be able to see the inside of a new boutique in your city, but the service can also be used by restaurants to highlight their best dishes.

Businesses in 37 cities and six countries, including the US, can apply to have the Google team take interior shots of their shops, though it's not guaranteed they'll be chosen for this new project. The inside sneak peek is even accessible via the business's local listings page in Google Search. No need to worry if you're accidentally caught in a store at the time they're taking the photo, as Google says it will keep privacy concerns at bay by blurring the faces of anyone captured in the images.

Do you think these interior pictures on Street View will catch on among local businesses?

90210 "Benefit of the Doubt": Most Scandalous Moments

Rose Curiel — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:47:26 PDT

Life has a funny way of working itself out for the 90210 kids, who seem to fall face first into money and fame. Between Liam landing a modeling gig without so much as trying, and Dixon magically booking a guest spot on Billy Bush's radio shows, it was just another typical week in Beverly Hills. Even the blacklisted Adrianna found herself back in the limelight after a long hiatus from performing.

Annie's luck is also looking up when she finds a wealthy, new friend - or is he a client? Let's discuss when you keep reading

Fashion's Night Out Is Tomorrow - Our List of the Best Parties and Events!

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:06:08 PDT

Fashion's Night Out is tomorrow - which parties are you hitting up? Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour created the ultimate shopping extravaganza, Fashion's Night Out, in 2009 and the festivities are still going strong. This year's schedule is super packed and we have the latest for you with party announcements from Stella McCartney, Aldo, and Diane von Furstenberg. As expected, it's going to be a hoopla of fun, fashion, and shopping tomorrow. Check out the latest list of events and don't forget to dress to impress!

Diane von Furstenberg NYC: Hit up DVF's Meatpacking locale and sip cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while you shop. A photo booth will be on hand so you can capture the moment and also take a whiff of DVF's new fragrance, DIANE.

QVC NYC: It's going to be a star-studded night at QVC's party at The Suspenders Building in NYC with guest appearances from celebrities like Heidi Klum, Kris Jenner, Melania Trump, Olivia Munn, Camila Alves, and Isaac Mizrahi. Check out the live broadcasted runway show, receive makeup consultations, along with free giveaways and cocktails.

More happening events and parties!