Saturday
Jimmy Choo teams with Hunter for glamour gumboots
Blame it on Kate Moss and other style setters wandering through washed-out Glastonbury festivals in denim cut-offs and Wellingtons – Jimmy Choo have collaborated with British brand Hunter to make the ultimate in wet weather wear.
There are no sky-scraping heels to worry about, the boots feature a traditional shape but are embossed with Jimmy Choo’s signature crocodile print and feature gold buckle hardware, metal rivets and leopard print lining.
The bad news for fashionable Australians fearing floods is that these boots will be sold exclusively in the United Kingdom and the United States. Of course you can jump online at http://www.jimmychoo.com/ from May 1 and join the waiting list for when the wellies go on sale from June 1. (February 25, 2009)
- Damien Woolnough
There are no sky-scraping heels to worry about, the boots feature a traditional shape but are embossed with Jimmy Choo’s signature crocodile print and feature gold buckle hardware, metal rivets and leopard print lining.
The bad news for fashionable Australians fearing floods is that these boots will be sold exclusively in the United Kingdom and the United States. Of course you can jump online at http://www.jimmychoo.com/ from May 1 and join the waiting list for when the wellies go on sale from June 1. (February 25, 2009)
- Damien Woolnough
Friday
Beyond the Rack
Beyond the Rack is a private shopping club for men and women who want designer brands at prices up to 70% off retail. We work with major brands to hold limited-time sales that are open exclusively to our members. Each sale starts at a specific time (usually noon) and typically lasts only 48 hours. After the sales ends the merchandise is no longer available. Members are notified by email in advance of each upcoming sale according to their preferences.
Invite Only: Click the Above "Beyond the Rack" for your invite
Current Sales:
Sky : Sale Ends March 2nd
Miss Sixty: Sale Ends March 4th
Diesel: Sale Ends March 4th
Filene's Basement "Running of the Brides"
I'm sure you have seen it on television or at least heard about it - hundreds of women rushing to racks and racks of designer wedding gowns and trying them on in the aisles.
Filene’s Basement is known for its bargains on everything from fashions to luggage, but perhaps the store is most famous for its annual Bridal Gown Events when brides-to-be can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars on designer wedding gowns.
The sale is held in selected Filene’s Basement stores once a year (twice a year in Boston). News reports so often compare it to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain that the event is now officially called the “Running of the Brides®.”
The day of the sale, brides-to-be and their helpers line up early. When the doors open, they run full speed towards the racks. In less than 60 seconds, the racks are stripped bare (store employees have to hold on to the fixtures so they don’t topple). The women grab whatever gowns they can, haul them off to a corner, strip down to their underwear and start trying on dresses. Minutes later the trading begins. Every dress, no matter what size, style or color, gets bartered for another, as each bride tries to find the gown of her dreams at a cut-rate price.
The doors of Filene’s Basement won't open until 8am, but the true bridezillas are camped out by 6am. The queue forms and you can typically expect it to snake around the corner. Every last engaged-to-be-wed woman will be there, her bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride (MOBsters, indeed) in tow.
Upcoming Filene's Bridal Events:
FEB27th
New York, NY (Union Square)
Get a reminder
MAR20th
Atlanta, GA (Buckhead)
Get a reminder
APR3rd
Washington, D.C. (Rockville, MD)
Get a reminder
JUL24th
Chicago, IL (State Street)
Get a reminder
JUL31st
Washington, D.C. (Mazza Gallerie)
Get a reminder
AUG21st
Boston, MA (Hynes Convention Center)
Get a reminder
OCT16th
Cleveland, OH (Warrensville Heights)
Thursday
Shop Local: Quaint Irresistible Boutique
Lotus Boutique is located on Main St. in historic downtown Boonton NJ. Lotus Boutique is a cute little store packed with great clothes. They carry such lines as Free People, Spanx,Weston Wear, Mavi jeans, Zooey tees, Max and Cleo dresses by BCBG, 525 America, Velvet by Graham and Spencer, Code Vintage, Sweetees, Skinny Minnie, pj's by PJ Salvage, and much more. They are constantly getting in new merchandise so you won't get bored. If you can’t get there, you can shop their quaint little boutique at http://www.shoplotus.com/. Lotus has a mellow no pressure vibe and I dare you to be able to walk out without getting something. Love the owner and the staff, what a find!!
Wednesday
Cure Your Recession Depression at Shecky's Girls Night Out!
Economy got you down? Grab your BFF's and de-stress at Shecky’s Girls Night Out – the only event where you can sip complimentary cocktails all night long, grab chic fashions at amazing prices, sample new products and score up to $100 in free swag inside Shecky's Famous Goodie Bag – all under one roof!
Shecky's is an online and event destination for what’s cool and undiscovered in FASHION, BEAUTY and FUN with the girls. From emerging designers to great beauty discoveries, delicious cocktails to free giveaways— Shecky's offers a wonderland for girls to SHOP, SAMPLE & SCORE the world of things girls love.
Choose Your City for Your "Shecky's Girls Night Out". Grab your girls and go!!
Clothingline Sample Sales
Clothingline Sample SalesFebruary 23 - February 24
Monday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
2 day Blowout Sale
for Women
Free People - from $4 - $40
Edit - further reduced prices
Milly - from $39 - 109
Design History - $15,2 for $25, 3 for $30
Gustto - limited selection
Clothingline
SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street(between 7th & 8th Ave)
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
Fake a tan year-round: Self-tanner tips & techniques
Back in 1923, French style icon Coco Chanel developed tanned skin while cruising from Paris to Cannes. She later admitted she simply had stayed in the sun too long -- a disclaimer so to speak, but it failed to keep the look of tanned skin from catching on like wildfire. Even today, stars -- including Heroes stars Kristen Bell and Hayden Panettiere, shown above -- love the sun-kissed look.
Celebrities love it. It's one fashion that never seems to go out of style. And you can afford it -- even do it yourself. What is it? The sunless tan. These days, a golden tan is available without the potentially harmful rays of the sun. Here are a few safe ways to maintain a tan year round, no matter where you live or what the weather!
Multitask with moisture and color combined
Self-tanning products come in various formulas, including lotions, sprays and creams. While offering great color, they can also make skin dry, so many companies have developed moisturizers with self-tanner in the formula.
Hawaiian Tropic Island Glow Daily Moisturizer has a green tea fragrance, and with daily use gives you a believable tan in one week. Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer won an Allure magazine Best of Beauty Award for their gradual self-tanner, and Dove Energy Glow Daily Moisturizer has earned raves for their subtle self-tanner. (Clearly, "glow" is the beauty buzzword of the tanning world.)
Even lingerie superstars Victoria's Secret boasts its own brand of glowing glory, called Bare Bronze. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen uses this product line -- which includes goodies like a pre-glow body scrub, shimmering body oil, sheer self-tan mousse, leg perfecting spray tint and an illuminating face tint -- and I have had great results with the product myself.
To Read more.....
Author:
Laura Miller..Sheknows.com
Tuesday
Simply Madonna "Materials of the Girl"
World’s Largest Private Collection of Madonna's Film and Stage Costumes and Artefacts
From the iconic pink Material Girl dress to the wedding gown from Evita - London’s Truman Brewery will come alive with an exhibition of the world’s largest private collection of Madonna’s film and stage costumes and artefacts.Pop pioneer, style icon, sex symbol and movie star - the month-long celebration will tell the story of Madonna’s career, spanning 3 decades - unearthing a treasure trove of over 300 film and stage worn costumes and artefacts on public view for the first time, as a single collection.A stunning array of clothing, photographs, film props, costumes, concert outfits and personal items, will be showcased in an exhibition, enhanced by multi-media displays and installations. Bringing together timeless pieces such as the pink ‘Material Girl’ dress, black and gold ‘Open Your Heart’ bustier‘, ‘Like a Virgin’ tour wedding gown and a collection of over 30 dresses worn in the hit film Evita - the exhibition will represent the major performances, concerts and films that made Madonna Louise Ciccone a star.
SimplyMadonna will take place at the Old Truman Brewery, one of the hippest locations in London, located in Brick Lane.
Date: Feb 21 - Mar 22, 2009
Venue: The Old Truman BreweryF Block T2, 91 Brick LaneLondon E1 6QL, UK
Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster
Venue: The Old Truman BreweryF Block T2, 91 Brick LaneLondon E1 6QL, UK
Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster
SimplyMadonna is being organised by Marquee Capital Limited, owners of the world’s largest private collection of Madonna’s film and stage costumes and artefacts. Marquee Capital has established the world’s first investment vehicle specialising in celebrity memorabilia, with a strong focus in Madonna
Exhibition Highlights
Pink dress worn in the 1985 pop video for “Material Girl”
Black with gold tassel bustier worn in the 1986 video for “Open Your Heart”
Baseball costume worn in the 1992 movie “League of their Own”
Inaugural gown worn in the 1996 movie “Evita”
Wedding dress worn in the 1996 movie “Evita”
2 x MTV awards given to Madonna personally for “Ray of Light”
The complete outfit worn in the 1999 music video for “American Pie”
The complete outfit worn in the 2000 music video for “Music”
Pink dress worn in the 1985 pop video for “Material Girl”
Black with gold tassel bustier worn in the 1986 video for “Open Your Heart”
Baseball costume worn in the 1992 movie “League of their Own”
Inaugural gown worn in the 1996 movie “Evita”
Wedding dress worn in the 1996 movie “Evita”
2 x MTV awards given to Madonna personally for “Ray of Light”
The complete outfit worn in the 1999 music video for “American Pie”
The complete outfit worn in the 2000 music video for “Music”
Allure's "The Beauty Expert: Best of Beauty Award Winners"
Track down all of this year's Best of Beauty and Breakthrough products.I am an Allure Beauty Expert and just updated my lists for 2009.
Here are the tops winners for 2008 Best of Beauty and Breakthrough Products: Here is the Master List for you to print out and have as a reference:
http://downloads.allure.com/downloads/pdf/Allure_2008_Master_List.pdf
Or Click on the Links below to bring you directly to Allure.com's Lists
Lips
Nails
Eyes
Base
Top Splurges
Cheap Thrills
Natural Selections
Men's Stuff
Skin
Body
Hair
Scent
Tools
Breakthroughs
Planet Hope
In 1992, on the studio lot at Paramount Pictures, two sisters, Sharon and Kelly Stone, came together to create Planet Hope. Inspired by an accident that left Kelly physically impaired for years, the sisters recognized the importance of having Hope in one's life. It is from this shared family experience that Planet Hope was born.
Planet Hope has helped tons of thousands of families from around the world. Planet Hope programs have been able to offer gratis medical and dental care, new clothes for kids, counseling and image makeovers for homeless women and women that have been victims of domestic violence at our annual summer camp. Planet Hope's mission of providing hope for a better life has made a tremendous difference to thousands of homeless and abused children and their families.
Project Bridesmaids
Save the Date to:Clean out your closet
Donate that Bridemaid Dress
Celebrate with friends.
A New Kind of event from ModernBride Benefitting Planet Hope.
Monday
That Girl Barbie
I recieved this as a gift from one of my best friends and thought this was the perfect time to share it. Love it!
Barbie® doll as That Girl pays tribute to this favorite character from television history. Her beautifully detailed ensemble is inspired by the show's opening film montage. She wears a navy blue suit consisting of a skirt and striking double-breasted jacket accented by red and blue trim and golden buttons. Her hair is carefully styled in Ann Marie's famous flip hairdo and is topped with a jaunty white hat. A red purse with golden chain is the perfect, practical accessory.
Barbie turns 50 -- in a Barbie World
Barbie turns 50 -- in a Barbie worldNEW YORK: 'I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world" - the music group Aqua's tune was the only possible soundtrack for the parade of striped swimsuits, a floor-length fake sable coat, cropped jeans with a frilly top and a T-shirt printed with sweet words for her partner: "Every Barbie needs her Ken."
To celebrate the iconic doll with her fantastical wardrobe turning 50, Mattel teamed up with the Council of Fashion Designers of America to bring 50 designer fantasies to the runway.
With a front-row audience peppered with kids clutching their favorite Barbies, designers from Diane Von Furstenberg (wrap dress and wheelie bag) through Norma Kamali (polka-dot 1940s bikini) to Juicy Couture (pink butterflies on a brief, revealing tutu skirt) turned Barbie into a fashion model. Her bubble-gum-pink shiny shoes were by Christian Louboutin.
"Barbie is everything that an all-American gal should be - sporty, smart, sophisticated and sexy," said Michael Kors, while Tommy Hilfiger called the plastic fantastic with impossibly slim hips and preternaturally rounded bosoms "the quintessential American icon."
No designer was brave enough to dig down to the soul of Barbie: an only-in-America symbol of womanhood, scorned by feminists and banned by some anxious parents.
Today in Fashion & Style
Christopher Kane's constructivism
London returns to the '80s
Calvin Klein, Chado Ralph Rucci and more....
Barbie herself - projected in a splendid array of batting eyelashes, luscious pink lips and bouncing ponytail, and with perfect accessories in a shiny car or with handsome Ken - absolutely stole the show.
By Suzy Menkes, IHT Style & Fashion
Billion Dollar Babes is the world’s premier designer sale, offering deeply-discounted fashion from international designers ranging from the European powerhouses of Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino and Chloe through to American contemporaries Diane von Furstenberg, Catherine Malandrino and James Perse. The New York Times calls it "An A-list affair" while designers rave: "We absolutely blew away any expectations," says Tommy Hilfiger and "The feedback and response surpassed all expectations," says Chip & Pepper. BDB hosts our own online sales .
You've been invited to join billiondollarbabes.com.
Billion Dollar Babes, the world's premier designer sale for eight years running is now online. It is free to sign up, and I thought you would want to be one of the first to know about their sales as well as upcoming events! Just Click the link below: Joining is free and they'll send you an invitation by email to shop the sale when it opens.
Happy Shopping! Kim at http://www.thatgirlboutique.com/
The Red Carpet on Hollywood's biggest night.
From the glamorous gowns to the jaw-dropping jewels, see every detail of what makes these stars own the red carpet on Hollywood's biggest night, The Academy Awards.
Angelina Jolie: The Best Actress nominee sets the Red Carpet abuzz with her draped Black, Strapless Elie Saab Couture gown. Paired with a 65 carat Colombian Emerald Ring and 115 carat Emerald Earrings from Lorriane Schwartz, Ferragamo Shoes and a Lana Mark's Clutch.
Reported by Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, People Style Watch
Read More about the Red Carpet Fashions and Pictures of these Glamorous Stars: Taraji P Henson's, Roberto Cavalli Gown, Leslie Mann's, Pamela Rolland Gown, Marissa Tomei's, Versace Gown, Natalie Portman's, Rodarte Gown, Evan Rachael Wood's, Elie Saab Gown, Marion Cotillard's Dior Gown, Viola Davis's, Reem Akra Gown, Sara Jessica Parker's, Dior Gown, Kate Winselt's, Atelier Yves Saint Laurent Gown, Penelope Cruz's, Pierre Baltmain's Gown, Jennifer Aniston's, Valentino Gown, Anne Hathaway's, Armani Gown, Amy Adams, Carolina Herrera, Beyonce's, House of Deron Gown, Nicole Kidman's, L Wren Scott Gown
81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) Winners
o Best Picture ·
o Slumdog Millionaire
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o Best Actor ·
o Sean Penn (Milk)
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o Best Actress ·
o Kate Winslet (The Reader)
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o Best Supporting Actor ·
o Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
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o Best Supporting Actress ·
o Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)
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o Best Director ·
o Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire)
o Slumdog Millionaire
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o Best Actor ·
o Sean Penn (Milk)
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o Best Actress ·
o Kate Winslet (The Reader)
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o Best Supporting Actor ·
o Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
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o Best Supporting Actress ·
o Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)
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o Best Director ·
o Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire)
Sunday
The Best Affordable, at Home / Do-it-Yourself Facial
OK, so it is Oscar Night tonight, Crunched for time, Do you want to get Red Carpet Ready?? Why should just the Celeb's look beautiful, go ahead, you deserve it!! and it costs just pennies!
You Don't Need Lots of Expensive Products to Look Great!
Wearing a white robe and slippers/Havaianas and popping blueberries while your doing your facial always adds to the experience
I adore being pampered. Ask me what I want for my birthday and the answer is bound to be something spa-related. What could be better than lying in a quiet room, perfectly temperature-controlled, with dim lights and soothing music. It's the next best thing to a flotation tank...so I'm told.Obviously, there's no way to give myself a complete body massage, but facials are another thing. After trying a range of products, some affordable, some not so, I've finally mastered the art of at home facials, thereby saving lots of money that I can now put towards massages. See. It all evens out in the end!
The best thing about my findings is that my favorite product happen to be some of the least expensive and most accessible. Here's how your hour of self-indulgence should look:
Visit your local drugstore, discount store, etc. I find my supplies at the local CVS or Walmart. Pick up the following:
Queen Helene Facial Scrub....either Oatmeal and Honey or Apricot will be fine.:This product gently exfoliates dead skin.
Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque: This product dries up pimples and shrinks large pores.
Queen Helene Grape See Extract Peel-Off Masque: This product softens facial lines and tones the skin.Seabreeze Astringent for Sensitive Skin.
The Queen Helene products are each under $3.00.
The Seabreeze is about $6.00, depending on the size you purchase.
Go home, put on comfy clothes and get ready to enjoy the process.
If you don't already have a facial steamer.Put about three inches of water in a big pot. Bring it to a boil, then leave it on simmer. Create a nearby space on a table to which you can easily transport the pot. You'll be using the steam more than once. Put a few drops of either eucalyptus oil or lavender oil in the simmering pot. You can find the oils at most natural foods stores.
First step:Remove all makeup.
Scrub your face with the Facial Scrub. Massage it in gently. This isn't about removing the skin, its about revitalizing it! Do this for about 2-3 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Put the simmering pot on the table. Carefully cover the pot with a bath towel and duck your head inside the tent. Inhale and exhalethe steam slowly, take in the aromas and let them heal you. Do this for about 5 minutes. The carefully remove the towel and return the pot to the stove to simmer.
Rinse your face with cool water. Dab on some Seabreeze. Let it dry.
Then Apply the Mint Julep Masque. Don't be stingy. You want a nice thick covering. It'll probably take a squirt from the tube that's about 3 inches long. After one time, you'll find your level of comfort. Smooth the masque on. Avoid the area right around your eyes. Avoid eyebrows. Feel free to go as far down your neck as you want to go.
Sit down in a comfortable chair, close your eyes and relax for about 10 minutes. The masque should then be dry. You'll see the color has lightened considerably once the masque is dry.
With a washcloth soaked in warm water, remove the masque completely. Return to the simmering pot. Put it on the table again and repeat the earlier process with the towel.
Once you've done your five minutes, you can pour out the pot's contents.
Again, dab your face with the Seabreeze. Let it dry.
Now apply the Grape Seed Masque, avoiding the same areas mentioned earlier. (Optional) If you want to can add a Eye Masque to your eyes, go ahead.Leave this masque on for a good half hour. Rinse with a washcloth in lukewarm water.
Dab your face one last time with the Seabreeze. Once it's dry, apply a light coat of your favorite moisturizer and consider yourself done...and beautiful.
Don't be stingy. The products are all so affordable that you'll be able to offer this as a gift to friends and lovers, and there'll still be plenty left for you. And trust me on this one, you'll look forward to the chance to do your next weekly facial, and wait till you see the difference in your complexion now that all the old skin cells are gone.
Judith Kadden/Associated Content
You Don't Need Lots of Expensive Products to Look Great!
Wearing a white robe and slippers/Havaianas and popping blueberries while your doing your facial always adds to the experience
I adore being pampered. Ask me what I want for my birthday and the answer is bound to be something spa-related. What could be better than lying in a quiet room, perfectly temperature-controlled, with dim lights and soothing music. It's the next best thing to a flotation tank...so I'm told.Obviously, there's no way to give myself a complete body massage, but facials are another thing. After trying a range of products, some affordable, some not so, I've finally mastered the art of at home facials, thereby saving lots of money that I can now put towards massages. See. It all evens out in the end!
The best thing about my findings is that my favorite product happen to be some of the least expensive and most accessible. Here's how your hour of self-indulgence should look:
Visit your local drugstore, discount store, etc. I find my supplies at the local CVS or Walmart. Pick up the following:
Queen Helene Facial Scrub....either Oatmeal and Honey or Apricot will be fine.:This product gently exfoliates dead skin.
Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque: This product dries up pimples and shrinks large pores.
Queen Helene Grape See Extract Peel-Off Masque: This product softens facial lines and tones the skin.Seabreeze Astringent for Sensitive Skin.
The Queen Helene products are each under $3.00.
The Seabreeze is about $6.00, depending on the size you purchase.
Go home, put on comfy clothes and get ready to enjoy the process.
If you don't already have a facial steamer.Put about three inches of water in a big pot. Bring it to a boil, then leave it on simmer. Create a nearby space on a table to which you can easily transport the pot. You'll be using the steam more than once. Put a few drops of either eucalyptus oil or lavender oil in the simmering pot. You can find the oils at most natural foods stores.
First step:Remove all makeup.
Scrub your face with the Facial Scrub. Massage it in gently. This isn't about removing the skin, its about revitalizing it! Do this for about 2-3 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Put the simmering pot on the table. Carefully cover the pot with a bath towel and duck your head inside the tent. Inhale and exhalethe steam slowly, take in the aromas and let them heal you. Do this for about 5 minutes. The carefully remove the towel and return the pot to the stove to simmer.
Rinse your face with cool water. Dab on some Seabreeze. Let it dry.
Then Apply the Mint Julep Masque. Don't be stingy. You want a nice thick covering. It'll probably take a squirt from the tube that's about 3 inches long. After one time, you'll find your level of comfort. Smooth the masque on. Avoid the area right around your eyes. Avoid eyebrows. Feel free to go as far down your neck as you want to go.
Sit down in a comfortable chair, close your eyes and relax for about 10 minutes. The masque should then be dry. You'll see the color has lightened considerably once the masque is dry.
With a washcloth soaked in warm water, remove the masque completely. Return to the simmering pot. Put it on the table again and repeat the earlier process with the towel.
Once you've done your five minutes, you can pour out the pot's contents.
Again, dab your face with the Seabreeze. Let it dry.
Now apply the Grape Seed Masque, avoiding the same areas mentioned earlier. (Optional) If you want to can add a Eye Masque to your eyes, go ahead.Leave this masque on for a good half hour. Rinse with a washcloth in lukewarm water.
Dab your face one last time with the Seabreeze. Once it's dry, apply a light coat of your favorite moisturizer and consider yourself done...and beautiful.
Don't be stingy. The products are all so affordable that you'll be able to offer this as a gift to friends and lovers, and there'll still be plenty left for you. And trust me on this one, you'll look forward to the chance to do your next weekly facial, and wait till you see the difference in your complexion now that all the old skin cells are gone.
Judith Kadden/Associated Content
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