NYFW: Spring 2012 – Hourglass for Imitation of Christ
Get the Look, straight from one of our favorites! photos courtesy of Hourglass We received the following info directly from Hourglass, whose artistic director, Gina Brooke, created the beautiful look seen at the Imitation of Christ Spring 2012 runway show that took place at the W Hotel at Union Square on Thursday, September 8. The…

Tips for Collectors – vintage sunglasses
I always knew my hoarding would pay off! I’ve received fashion forecast emails all spring and summer long touting the new trend in sunglasses – late 50s/early 60s vintage. Just look at these Celene frames from Barney’s. Or these Louis Vuitton frames that the always the first in the know Rachel Zoe showed me last…
The Lipstick League – week of 8.29.11
Question of the Week: – What’s your never-leave-home-without-it beauty product? Answer:I seem to have a minimum of at least five lipglosses on me at all times. Which explains why my purse is always so heavy! we heart this – Our Kitchen Cosmetician takes a look at Coconut Oil; what it’s good for, what it’s GREAT…

BECCA Cosmetics Bombora Palette review
Celebrate summer’s last golden rays with this stunning palette! photos: we heart this These last weeks of summer are always my favorite. With the shorter days signaling summer is almost over, it’s a time when people remember to stop and enjoy the outdoors. A time when when evening festivities seem tinged with golden perfection beneath…
The Lipstick League – week of 8.22.11
Question of the Week: – What has you most excited for fall, beauty product or otherwise? Answer: Boots, vampy shades of lipstick, sweaters, grey smoky eyes, wool coats. Really, at this point I’m ready for just about every fashion and beauty change that fall brings! Vampy Varnish – Kelly shows you how not to wear…

The Lipstick League – week of 8.15.11
Question of the Week: – What’s your favorite haircare line? Answer: The race is neck in neck, but I’m going Fekkai for the win! A strong showing by Ojon, Living Proof and Kérastase though. And in the drugstore category – I reach for John Freida. Phyrra – The Independent Spotlight for August is Silk Naturals!…

Icelandic Cool, MAC Me Over – review, photos & swatches
photos: we heart this More fun than Björk in a stork dress – it’s MAC Icelandic Cool! One of three collections that are part of the MAC Me Over launch, and it’s an icy beauty. Developed through an online contest, MAC asked entrants to complete the following statement “MAC Me Over! Because…” Six people were…

New Black, MAC Me Over – review, photos & swatches
photos: we heart this Hold on to your chapeaus folks, it’s New Black, a stormy collection that is one of three parts of the MAC Me Over launch. It’s also downright gorgeous and has me oh-so excited for fall. Developed through an online contest, MAC asked entrants to complete the following statement “MAC Me Over!…