Friday, November 6, 2009

Moschino Coat - Beige Cotton A-Line Belted Trench Coat - $495


Is there anything a trench coat can’t do? They’re casually smart over jeans and flats and perfectly uptown over a skirt and blouse. Depending on the climate where you live, a trench coat can do its job of keeping you looking great for up to half a year. This beige cotton A-line belted trench coat from Moschino fits the bill perfectly. With a rounded cutaway front hem, and a flattering A-line shape in waterproof cotton, this coat will look fabulous with any number of spring outfits.Gladiator sandals are still going strong for spring 2009, and this leather wedge heel sandal from Belle by Sigerson Morrison captures the trend perfectly. In leather with cutouts and double buckled ankle straps atop a 4.5-inch wedge platform heel – these sandals have it all.

Weekly Shopping and Goodies 25/08/09


Shopping and Goodies just gets beter every week with more and more links to interesting posts and great fashion and beauty products. This weeks style tips include rompers, belts, turtlenecks, hand bags, shoes and maternity clothes.

The Fashionable Housewife found the most most effective deodorant and offers some summer tips for beautiful arms.
A Few Goody Gumdrops loves the Nars Bridal Pallete and Orgasm Blush for your Wedding!Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy gives tips on makeup for Asian eyes
Couture In The City shares with us a great beauty tip Sothy's Cellu-Guard to protect your skin from UV rays.
Fashion Cents gives you three tips for how to wear a romper. Perfect timing so you will be stylish for the Labor Day festivities.
Fashion Fille reflects on her opinions on turtlenecks, and how they just might be.
Fashion Hippo found chic belts to take you from summer into the fall.
Handbag du Jour reviews the Kooba Alex tote in aubergine, from the Fall '09 collection.
Quinta Trends talks to Colombian designer Camilo Álvarez about “Ciudad Acuario” his last collection.
Shopping and Info loves Angelina Jolie’s Christian Louboutin shoes.
SomeoneSpoilMe.com loves Nicole Richie's New Maternity Line
Style Eyes has just discovered Something Else - grey prints and is finding it very difficult to resist them.
TheFind Blog is all wrapped up in the chain accessory trend spotted on everything from YSL handbags, to extreme shoes from Camilla Skovgaard, jewelry from Lanvin and even chain embellished Burberry wellies.
Unfunded explores old-school romance with accessories and headwear by Teeny House Bunny.
What's Haute Magazine loves hot pink lips for the summer and beyond!
diva in a carry on presents their two favorite "scent accessories" and a skin essential from Estee Lauder.
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30 Days of Beauty and Fragrance


While leafing through a Redbook magazine today, I found a fancy-pants fragrance ad from 30 Days of Beauty.com featuring Halle Berry’s scent, Country couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s scents, along with Tom Brady and the Stetson scent.

The ad gives 30 days worth of beauty advice such as:I remember Stetson from way back and I’ve already written about Halle Berry’s scent, but I had no idea that Faith Hill and Tim McGraw had fragrances. McGraw Southern Blendis actually Tim McGraw’s second scent. Are there any celebrities out there that don’t have scents either out or on the way?

I noticed that Faith Hill Parfums comes in a bottle that reminded me very much of Chloé Eau de Parfum Intense. The rectangular shape and the little black bow – okay, it’s mostly the little black bow. I couldn’t find a photo that I can use, but you can peek at the bottle here. The notes sound pleasant enough – a little fruit, a lot of floral, the warmth of musk.

Top note: Pear, Neroli, Pink Peony
Middle note: Magnolia, Jasmine, Gardenia
Bottom note: Cashmere Skin Musk, Iris, Vetiver

McGraw Southern Blendis described as earthy and woody. The notes sound good, but I have to admit, I’m a big Tim McGraw fan, so I’m biased. (He’s so darn manly).Top note: Grapefruit, Star Anise, Bergamot
Middle note: Lavendar, Violet Leaves, Whiskey Accord
Bottom note: Vetiver, Amber, Tobacco

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“Perfect Perfume for Fall”


Perfect Perfume for Fall. Fall is the ideal time of year to complement your makeup with the perfect perfume. Moving into the colder months means moving into rich, full-bodied perfumes that sing with personality. You can finish off your perfect look by finding a signature perfume that shows off the gorgeous, sexy woman that you are.

Perfumes are categorized into families that have common characteristics. One family is the Oriental family, which is made up of perfumes that are sensual, heady, and spicy. These perfumes are perfect for your fall beauty look, which tends to lean towards deeper, richer colors that flow into the rich fall air and the crisp autumn colors.

The Oriental family of perfumes has several different sub-categories. Oriental perfumes often have a vanilla base, which is soothing and comforting. Another sub-category is known as “amber” in the world of perfumes. Amber scents are warm, rich and honeylike, and also somewhat powdery, oriental and earthy. Amber scents were originally derived from whales, but are now made synthetically.A subgroup of Orientals that is truly delicious for your fall beauty routine is the spicy Orientals. These rich scents capture the essence of autumn with their rich clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and incense aromas. You will be the life of the party when you walk in wearing the spicy aromas of these Orientals.

When your beauty routine calls for a lighter Oriental fragrance, your best bet is a floral Oriental perfume. Mixing the heady, sensuous base of the Oriental family with the lighthearted, carefree nature of florals, you get a lighter scent that is perfect for office wear or daytime makeup.

When you are choosing a new fragrance to complement your fall beauty routine, it’s important to consider the notes of the perfume. While some perfumes are singular scents, most combine an evolving mixture that changes over time. The first impression of a perfume is known as the top note. In Oriental perfumes, the top note is often an edible flavor, such as the spicy cloves and cinnamons. This top note will fade quickly and give way to the next tone, the middle note or heart note of the perfume.Oriental perfumes often have a heart note that is reminiscent of flowers, such as roses, lily of the valley, or jasmine. The heart note will sing for an hour or so before subtly moving into the base note or bottom note of your perfume. In theOriental family, the base note is often sandalwood, musk or patchouli and will resonate with a sensual tone that lasts for hours. Enveloping your body in these rich sensuousperfumes is the perfect finishing touch for your fall beauty routine.

Your makeup is only the beginning of a perfect fall look. When beautiful deep autumn wardrobes are highlighted with rich lip and eye colors, the only way to truly finish your look is with the perfect perfume. The complex, sensual richness found in the Oriental family of perfumes are the perfect end to a beautiful fall look. By choosing all of your scents from this multifaceted family, you are sure to get the attention and admiration of everyone around.Paige Rylann is a successful writer and entrepreneur for http://www.greatfragrances4u.com/ , with a long term interest in fragrance, style and fashion. Paige provides tips and advice on women’s perfume and mens cologne and how to get the most out of the fragrance you wear.


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Insider’s Obsessions: Jemma Kidd


Jemma Kidd is world-famous fashion and beauty icon. This English countess was a fashion model before she became a makeup artist with a full-fledged cosmetics line. After working with many major fashion houses and beauty brands, she founded the The Jemma Kidd Make Up School in 2002. Makeup collections called Jemma Kidd Make Up School and Jemma Kidd PRO followed four years later. Most recently, Jemma has collaborated with Target for her JK Jemma Kidd line. So what is someone so fabulously talented as Jemma obsessing over? Let’s find out! ONE. Books — I have a constant stream of parcels being delivered from book websites. I am building a library in house and love choosing books to stock it with. My favourite genre is historical novels and I also love large coffee table books on fashion.

TWO. Underwear — I am obsessed with buying underwear, I opt for comfort and like thin cotton hipster pants – nothing too lacy. I like balconette bras as they give shape, and I like to keep the design simple so my underwear doesn’t show through my clothes. I love Elle Macpherson Intimates.

THREE. Mascara — This is the most vital item in my make-up bag. As I have fair lashes, I use mascara religiously; it frames my lashes and gives definition to my eyes. My favourite is my JK Ultra Plush Volumising Mascara. It gives real volume to my lashes and is smudge-resistant, so perfect for daily wear.

FOUR. Lip balms — I am still on the hunt for the perfect one. I like hydrating balms with a matte feel and not too much petroleum. For me, balms have to be waxy so that they seal moisture into the lips, I also like them to be invisible on the lips. Burt’s Bees balms have a lovely texture.icon

FIVE. C&C California — Their thin cotton tops are a staple of my wardrobe. They have long sleeves which fit my arms perfectly, they feel so soft against the skin and can be worn with almost anything.icon

FIVE. C&C California — Their thin cotton tops are a staple of my wardrobe. They have long sleeves which fit my arms perfectly, they feel so soft against the skin and can be worn with almost anything.icon

Fall Make-Up & Beauty Tips! Smashbox 2008 Rapture Collection!


Yes it tis’ the season to look your most beautiful self! And to be cheery about it! Yes the holidays are just right around the corner! And now is the time to start preparing those holiday gift ideas. Or adding the latest cosmetic line of colors to your own beauty routine! With so many parties to go to. As well as entertaining in your own home with guests and family. The holidays bring out lots of sparkle and shine. So now is the time to add this to your eye shadows, blushes and lip glosses! I have selected Smashbox - one of my own favorite cosmetic brands! And bringing to you the latest fall colors of 2008! Remember when looking for the right fall colors, pick your favorite brand and go to your local cosmetic representative at either Nordstrom or Saks and get a free make-over! Yes, they will do this for you! As these skillfully trained beauty consultants will get the right colors for your skin tone. And will have you walking away with the right foundation, eye shadows and lip color. Unique to you. So have fun this holiday season! ~My pick for best value out the Smashbox collection is the Rapture best of Smashbox kit. Which includes Smashbox best-sellers for eyes, cheeks and lips in convenient travel sizes - perfect for your holiday clutch or carry-on. The set includes Bionic Mascara in Jet Black, mini fusion soft lights in Dusk, and mini lip enhancing gloss in Aura. All for $19.00! The fusion soft lights can also be used on eyes as a soft, shimmering shadow. Blend the colors together for a radiant halo of color, or use different shades to contour and highlight.

INSIDER SECRET #9: Add extra sparkle to the holidays. To brighten & open up eyes, apply gold or white shimmering shadow to the inner corners for dazzling results.Get glam with this party-perfect set of award-winning, ultra moisturizing lip gloss. The set includes three best-selling shades and three holiday exclusives. Wear alone or layer together for instant color and stunning shine!

Prescriptives: The luxury of custom blend


Prescriptives make up was a favorite when I was in college but through the years had faded to the back of my mind as a fond memory. I still remember the gray compacts I used to carry around with me in the early '90s, it was so modern and chic, the young and cool sibling to Estee Lauder line of products. But I lost track of my favorite items from Prescriptives as new brands lured me away with fancy colors and gimmicky shades. Last year I returned to the Prescriptives counter after almost a decade away and had a lip gloss from another company recreated as it was discontinued, the make up artist did such an amazing job mixing the exact shade of my gloss that I started paying attention to Prescriptives again. I discovered many women obsessed with Prescriptives custom blend foundation and who swear it is the only way to look natural and dewy. Honestly, I didn't really believe any of them, I was a Chanel foundation addict and didn't think any brand could match the dewiness my Teint Innocence provided me. Well, I was proven wrong last week at the Prescriptives counter at Bergdorf Goodman's infamous beauty basement!
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