November 2010
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October 2010
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Three Under $30: Anthropologie Necklaces
Plie Necklace, $29.95
Mineral Steps Necklace, $29.95
Biloba Necklace, $29.95
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Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse: Pretty Orange for...
I tried Maybelline’s Dream Smooth Mousse foundation, and I give it a C-.
Color: I got the lightest color they make - Porcelain Ivory - and it was still too dark by about a full shade. The tone was also warm, which is the opposite of what “porcelain” implies (cool pink/blue tone).
Texture: The texture was nice if a little goopy and shiny. The product did stay put for a decent...
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How-To: 1970's Hair at Cavalli
Photos by Matt Lever for Redken. P.S. I WANT THOSE FRINGE PANTS SO BAD
1970’s hairdos have been hot business on the Spring 2011 runways. Guido at Redken gave the models bone-straight groupie hair at Roberto Cavalli’s Spring 2011 show in Milan last week. To get the look you need just two products, totaling around $35. Here’s how it’s done:
Redken Products
- align...
September 2010
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Studly Sam Edelman
I’m kind of obsessed with the “Mad Max”-esque studded footwear out this season. Most of these are pricy enough that I can only dream, but fun to lust after nonetheless.
Sam Edelman “Lorissa” - $200 at Footcandy.com
Sam Edelman “York” - $159-$199 at Amazon.com
Sam Edelman “Zoyla” - $184.75 at Endless.com
Sam Edelman...
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Best of Lulu's Labor Day Sale
Lulus.com is taking 30% already on-sale stuff for Labor Day weekend. I dug through the pile and pulled out the gems. Use code RELAX. Ends Monday night!
Versailles Park Strapless Dress ($29.50 plus 30% off - size M only)
Everhart Forever Dress ($62.50 plus 30% off)
Aqua Vitae Strapless Dance Dress in Pink ($54 plus 30% off - only M and L)
This one also comes in blue (S,M and L). Totally...
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Twiggy's Line for Home Shopping Network... gross! →
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August 2010
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#peoplewhocantpulloffmcqueen →
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Three Mod Frocks
With Mad Men back on again, my love for ladylike little 1960’s numbers is burning a little hotter. Here are three mod models from Lulus.com
Whole Lotta Citron Going On Strapless Dress, $60 (P.S. This one is on ModCloth right now for like $15 more); Gotta Bolt Color Block Dress, $35; Berry Compote Color Block Dress, $38
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Review: Origins New Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief...
The beauty magicians at Origins have done ladies with unwanted skin redness a Mega-favor with their latest product. As always, it also smells great (not chemically enhanced), is reasonably priced and was not tested on animals. So yes, it’s already stacked up to win in my book, but it is fabulous for other reasons too. Here’s the dirt:
I have fair, sensitive skin so any hint of...
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Urban Decay Hearts NYC August 28
The palette is available after Labor Day on UrbanDecay.com and in October at Sephora and Ulta.
If you can’t wait and you’re in NYC on August 28th, head to the Times Square Sephora at 1500 Broadway between 1-9 p.m. for the Urban Decay Hearts NYC event. 1,000 pieces of the limited edition Book of Shadows Vol. III will be available for purchase on a first come, first served basis...
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3 Target Designer Collections Premiere on Gilt
This Friday on Gilt.com shoppers will have the opportunity to get their hands on items from three upcoming Target designer capsule collections before they even hit the store. The designers are Mulberry bags (in stores October 10), Tucker tops and dresses (in stores September 12) and John Derian housewares (in stores September 5).
If you’re interested, you’ll want to go HERE at 12pm...
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The Whole World Around Your Neck
This necklace is by a little company called Design Glut.
Just $60 (also in gold, gunmetal) at A+R Store.
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Summertime, and the Sandals are Cheaper
With 90 degree days still rolling in every week, my sandals are FAR from fall hibernation. Now is prime sandal shopping time for ladies who don’t mind a short season (or stashing a pair for next year) - stores are all about “back to school” and some of them are giving their sandal stock the boot at 50% off and below.
These Nine West beauties are just $39.99 (down from $89)
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OMG: Kitty Cat Lipstick
Highly impractical, but SO FREAKIN CUTE. Paul & Joe lipstick ($25) at Urban Outfitters. Comes in just 3 shades.
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Sam Edelman Sale at Gilt.com Tomorrow
Not sure if I’ll be up by noon tomorrow, but if I am I’ll be logging into Gilt.com for the Sam Edelman sale! The site is invite-only, so if you aren’t a member click HERE to get an invite from me.
These three pairs are definitely going to be there, not sure what else:
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A Cute Pair of Boots Under $25 (today only!)
Exposed zip back riding boot, $31.90 at GoJane.com. Also in black and dark brown.
Use code SUMMER25 for 25% off (Ends midnight tonight!)
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Review: Maybelline Define-A-Brow
I love my MAC Eye Brows pencil in Lingering but I use them up so fast (plus I hate that I can’t tell when I’m about to run out) and at $15 that can hurt the beauty budget. A fairly close alternative is Milani Easybrow in Natural Taupe ($4.99) - good color payoff and cheap but the self-sharpening tip is too wide to make hair-like strokes.
Maybelline Define-A-Brow (about $6) is as...
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ASOS - Free shipping to the US till Aug. 31! →
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July 2010
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Dolce Vita shoes at Target
I think I just had a bargain-gasm. You can get these at Target for $34.99
More styles are online exclusive. Check out the whole collection HERE
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Sneak Peek: ALL of Serena and Blair's 2010 outfits →
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M.A.C. Dares You to Wear Brights
Would you wear any of these colors? I’m really feeling this purple lip color thing that’s been going on for the past year or so. Dare To Dare lipglass may be my next purchase - it’s pink enough to wear without looking like you hang out outside of Hot Topic on Saturday nights.
All orders on MACCOSMETICS.COM ship free with code “DARE”.
Dare to Wear Lipglass ($18.00)
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Style Steal: Dakota Fanning in "The Runaways"
The Runaways is not a great movie, but the wardrobe is to me what the Sex and the City wardrobe must be like to a rich slutty moron. Trampy 70’s glam rock style is heaven to me. If I saw this rack in real life I would wheel it away and go running up the street.
Joan Jett is by far more interesting than Cherie Curie, who the movie focused on cause she was porny jailbait, but Cherie’s...
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Fall 2010 Trend: Lace
Fresh Cream by Hearts Like Stars odette’s enchanted tulle dress, $43 Dainty and Demure Top, $45 Best of Both Worlds Jacket-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes, $44 ASOS Croc Twist Lock Day Bag, $27 Rhinestone Geode Ring, $4 Madewell Wrapped Rhinestone Necklace, $62 Mischa Barton | Mischa Barton Stardust Frame Purse at ASOS, $23
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Review: Maybelline The Falsies Mascara
I saw the ad for Maybelline’s latest mascara The Falsies online on a British website, and the words next to the image (with the model obviously wearing false eyelashes, as models in all mascara ads do…) were that “Erin (Wasson’s) look has been digitally enhanced.” I had totally forgotten that magazines in the UK have started counting Photoshopped images as false...
Anonymous asked: What color concealer should I use for my under-eye circles? There are so many options.
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Going Nude
Neutral nude shades are major for fall, but we’re not ones to wait for the trend train to pull in. Here are a few great pieces in a shade we call “mink”, all under $100.
Mad for Mink by Hearts Like Stars featuring ASOS dresses ASOS | ASOS Premium Pleated Bandeau Dress at ASOS, $76 Goddess Beaded Knit Top, $23 on the dot ruffles gray top, $38 Chain Waterfall Statement Duster...
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Humid Weather Survival Kit
Humid Weather Must-Haves by Hearts Like Stars on Polyvore.com
Clinique Lash Power Mascara $14 - clinique.com
Bumble and bumble. Surf Spray $22 - bumbleandbumble.com
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets $11 - drugstore.com
Kiss My Face Balancing Act - (Facial Toner) kissmyfacewebstore.com
These are four products I never go without when the summer air gets sticky. The mascara...
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The Cheap Suit: 5 Bikinis Under $30
And… now through Thursday 7/8/10 use code SWIMVS20 for an extra 20% off swim clearance (that’s these suits -which are now even cheaper than the prices I listed - and a ton more.)
Top: $18 Bottom: $10.50 (also in Black, Green)
Top: $15.99 Bottom: $9.99 (more colors)
Top: $9.99 Bottom: $9.99 (more colors)
Top: $9.99 Bottom: $6.99 (also in Pink)
Top: $9.99 Bottom:...
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Fashion Loathing: Suit Vests As Shirts
I saw this offense in my office parking lot this morning: some chick smoking a Misty 100 (of course) wearing a “business” vest with no shirt and a push up bra. This look is like one step up from wearing a sexy cop outfit when it’s not Halloween. Unless you’re in a gay fetish club or you’re Britney Spears and it’s 2002, stop it.
June 2010
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Review: Braun 5270 Silk-epil X'elle Epilator
I’m pretty sadistic when it comes to beauty. I get sick satisfaction out of brow tweezing, waxing my bikini area and popping the occasional zit. After YEARS of throwing down for waxing kits, razors, shave gel and the like, I broke down and invested in an epilator (read: device with mechanical tweezers that runs along the skin like an electric razor ripping hair out at the root. Sounds...
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Urban Decay Fall 2010 Collection is Here!
I know, you’re still sweating to death in your apartment and painting your toenails hot coral, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think ahead to cooler days! Urban Decay just sent over the details on their fall collection (in stores in August, online now) and as usual, I’ve already mentally spent my Q2 bonus on sparkles and sparkle-applicators.
Highlights include two...
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Loving: Tresseme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo
Summer making your hair a little greasier than normal? Rockin’ some serious roots the week before your highlights appointment? For under $5 I found the solution to both problems: Tresseme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo. Spray this along your hairline and part to absorb oil, and if you avoid brushing it out you’ll find it leaves behind a light dust (that’s the natural clay) that tones...
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Date Night in June
by Hearts Like Stars featuring Ryu dresses
Pharaoh-est of Them All Dress $114 - modcloth.com More Ryu dresses »
Blowfish “Festival” canvas peeptoe shoes $55 - shopruche.com More shoes »
Loop Patches Kisslock Wallet $36 - urbanoutfitters.com More wallets »
Tear Drop Chandelier Earrings $7.50 - charlotterusse.com More Charlotte Russe earrings »
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Sweet New Fragrance: Pure DKNY
Nothing like starting the day off with a little present! This morning a sample of DKNY’s latest fragrance, PureDKNY, arrived on my doorstep. It’s about 90 degrees of sweaty mess out in Boston today, so when I was safely inside my air conditioned car I gave it a spritz and prayed for the best. Turns out it’s AMAZING! Pure is fresh, sweet and warm, a mix of light florals made...