A few weeks ago we found ourselves at an art opening that required us to go shoeless. Upon examining the herds of boring soles crowded around the door we kicked ourselves for not inserting our adorable artist print summer soles before the event. Later that week after passing up the most adorable pair of new Tory Burch flats in the name of financial solvency, we decided to makeover our old shoes r
A Chic New Solution for Sticky, Slippery, So Last Year Shoe Problems

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Beauty School: Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual + An Ode To Domino
Despite her demanding schedule as author, CEO of Bobbi Brown cosmetics, and Beauty Editor for NBC’s Today Show, she manages to stay fresh-faced and fabulous. This month she is sharing her secrets with Barnes & Noble Tagged! After Living Beauty, this one is sure to be another brilliant teacher.Also in this episode is an in depth review of Domino, the hard cover, collective insights from the editors of the recently deceased Conde Nast monthly.

La Mer The Body Refiner: Diamonds On the Soles Of Her...

On this rainy sun-starved Saturday afternoon I couldn't think of much to do that would lift my spirits. Bella Trio was booked for last-minute mani-pedis and I have to be at dinner in two hours. What's a girl with a packed beauty closet to do?Reach for the nearest lotion laced with fermented acidic sea muds, 1.75 carats of pure diamond dust and a bit of polished sea quartz. Exfoliate all limbs. Re

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Strange Invisible Perfumes: Epic Love
Botanical loyalist and scent provocateur Alexandra Balahoutis' collection of strange, invisible perfumes seduce and realign one’s senses to the cosmic beauty and wild perfection of nature. This March, Strange Invisible Perfumes launches their Spring Trio; Urban Lily, Aquarian Rose, Epic Gardenia. Powered by a glamorous portrait of nature, they are the authentic floral aromas of a new era. Flower

People Say We Monkee Around

Every town needs a place like Monkee's. There is no better time to introduce yourself to their Trunk Shows than with one of the Tory Burch varieties. In addition to the flats that made her famous, Tory Burch designs the most lovely totes with well-placed organizational pockets and silver emblem zippers. Fab.

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Clarisonic Has Outdone Itself.

Stop using that small, face-only brush head. Clarisonic won't tell you that, but I will. I have skin only slightly less sensitive than a baby's eyelid but I have fallen so deeply, madly in love with the body brush that I'm now using it everywhere, even on my face. 5 days out of a chemical peel. Not lying. The brush head will only cost you $25, though those of you using the old models (marked wit

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Jenni Kanye's New "it" Diaper Bag for Drugstore.com
Drugstore.com is partnering with fashion designer and new mom, Jenni Kayne, to deliver this chic, portable bundle filled with eco-friendly products for mom and baby. The stylish Mommy Bag, available for a limited time with a purchase of $75 or more, is a roomy canvas pouch that Jenni created as a compact yet practical alternative to a more traditional diaper bag. Kayne, who welcomed her f

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Kiehl's Goes Green-er with Marvelous Mineral Mascara!
Kiehl’s has just launched Marvelous Mineral Mascara! The formula is super gentle— Paraben-free, Fragrance-free, hypo-allergenic and enriched with ultra nourishing natural ingredients, leaving lashes glossy and better-than-natural looking!Key Formula Benefits:Paraben-free and Fragrance-freeSafe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearersRich, glossy lash colorTug-Free brush is ultra-soft to the to

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Crabtree and Evelyn Goes Green!

"explores the world and keeps the best" - John EvelynIndeed. Had John Evelyn, a 17th century renaissance Englishman (and the brand's namesake) who wrote one of the first important works on conservation, been alive today to try the Eucalyptus and Lime Body Wash and Lotion I fear he may have stopped searching.Made of 100% pure essential oils and powerful pore-cleansing ingredients (salts, seaweed)

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Mrs. Meyer's Beauty Tips from her NEW book!

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day is an eco-friendly line of super cute cleaning products. It also happens to be the only detergent that has touched my laundry in the last five years. Aromatherapy and good the environment? No brainer. Mrs. Thelma Meyer, an Iowa mother of nine, is in fact a real person and the inspiration behind the brand. Her daughter named the company to honor her old fashioned values and

Reduce Stress with Natural Homemade Beauty Recipes Work, home, the economy -- it's all too much! Get stress relief with these soothing treatments Let's face it: these are pretty stressful times. And since most of us don't have the budget for a spa massage or facial, we need to make do with home remedies. All of these are quick, easy and you can make them with stuff that's already in your kitchen

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Best of YouTube: Top 10 Beauty How-To Videos From a perfect execution of Angela Jolie's classic make up look to a two-minute updo -- these videos are the ones to watch These 10 web stars have got their hair styling, make up and camera techniques down -- so watch them! You may learn a new trick or two. See videos

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New Scent From Delirium and Co. Candles

Delirium & Co. was created by Anthony Carro, founder of the Candle Delirium store in West Hollywood, CA. The celeb-haunt carries over 30 of the most sought after candle lines now including Carro’s very own soy blend wax collection that burns for over 55 hours of each pure, indulgent scent.Arriving in April is Delirium & Co.'s newest scent, Blue Absinthe. Made up of an intoxicating masterf

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Old Navy Gets Cheeky

To celebrate the launch of Old Navy’s new advertising campaign, Michelle Trachtenberg, Olivia Palermo, and the Kardashians were on hand at parties in LA and New York to welcome the Old Navy “Supermodelquins” to the celebrity and VIP life. Old Navy’s new advertising campaign features the “SuperModelquins” – a diverse group of gossip column-worthy personalities who lead dramatic and fun-filled live

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Let the Revolution Begin: USDA Certified Organic Beauty

Centered around three multi-use products, Revolution Organics ventures to new (much appreciated) extremes in beauty brand health. With USDA Organic Certification and a multi-tasking body balm that addresses all imaginable ailments (including stretch marks!) even the New York Times is taking notice. Their body balm eliminates rough winter skin in the blink of an eye and the lotion is a paraben-fr

From Vogue to Voyage: By Kilian Travel Sprays

Remember when we discovered masterpieces of modern art gallivanting as perfume bottles in the October issue of Vogue? As the House of Hennessy progeny claimed his fame with those little masterpieces, he now launches an equally brilliant line of travel sprays for men and women. The case itself is a magnetic object, literally. A monolith engraved with Achilles’ shield, signature of “L’Oeuvre Noire”

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Bronze Goddess: Estee Lauder's Most Fabulous Collection To Date.
Every woman needs to own the Bronze Goddess Aqua Teal Duo Tone Eye Pencil. It is unlike any other eye pencil I have ever seen. It's application is beyond easy. The color is perfect. It leaves me speechless. Welcome summer. Welcome beautiful eyes. Stunning. The entire collection is fabulous, invoking a young Cameron Diaz California girl with teal eyes and coral lips. Did I say stunning? The scent

Recessionista, Ted Gibson Loves You.

It’s time to FEEL PRETTY, RECESSIONISTA! Beginning this Tuesday, March 10th Ted Gibson is giving the girls what they are asking for – a whole lot of bang for their buck!“Recessionista Tuesdays” are hosted at the Ted Gibson Salon, 184 5th Avenue ,Second Floor, by Celebrity Hairstylist, Ted Gibson and Celebrity Colorist, Jason Backe.All Blow Outs (normally $95) are just $40 no matter who the client

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Mapping Nail Trends with Creative Nail Design: Tickle the Ivories

Mapping Nail Trends with Creative Nail Design: Dark is Classic

Ebonized jewel tones in sapphire and amethyst punctuated the seriously sexy styling at BCBG (pictured above), Herve Leger and DKNY, while Milly and Luca Luca showed classic dark raisin manicures to complement their feminine collections. At Miss Sixty, pure black Voodoo polish was reserved for pedicures. At Diesel, Amanda Fontanarrosa mixed a custom shade of dark chocolate enamel to match the clot

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Mapping Nail Trends with Creative Nail Design: The 40s Moon Manicure

The glamour and hope of post WWII returned to fashion in the form of bold beauty elements including matte red lips, pin curled hair, lined eyes and half moon manicures. Ruffian, inspired by a vintage Vogue cover, updated the moon manicure from Vogue’s coral to a deep blood red. At FORM, the urban black uniforms were contrasted with 40s hair and makeup and black and white moon manicures. At ThreeA

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Mapping Nail Trends With Creative Nail Design: Greige & Dirty Pastels

For 22 minutes each I week I escape my life and watch The City. Last night Whit sported some late 90's blue lacquer while at the DVF luncheon and then a glam old Hollywood red while wiping her tears away at the bakery. Got me to thinking nail trends come and go as quickly at tweets these days. Must call in for professional help. The folks at Creative Nail have broken down their creations for fash

NY Fashion Designer Shoshanna Gruss Collaborates with Beauty.com to Create Exclusive Spring Travel Bag

Girls, as we speak I have my hands on Beauty.com's newest gift with purchase. If you have only $100 left in the beauty budget you must spend it at beauty.com! Their collaboration with celebrated fashion designer Shoshanna Gruss includes generous samples or full sizes of the item listed below and they are fantastic! Beginning February 25th for a limited time until supplies run out, the exclusive S

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The Spa at Pinehurst: A North Carolina Classic on A Modern Budget

Perhaps your husband is a golfer who dreams of playing the famed Pinehurst #2. Perhaps you are a college student who needs relief from the pressures of academia and basketball. Perhaps you are, like me, plagued with a taste for opulence but saddled with a small budget. Young or old, well-heeled or of humble means, local girl friday or international Golfer, The Spa at Pinehurst is an item for the

Stila Pearl Shimmer Gloss - You Must Try It!

My first product with actual crushed pearls was Laura Mercier's SPF 15 Mineral Powder. The effects were so universally flattering, I wondered why pearl powders weren't in, well, everything. Enter the brilliance of Stila's Limited Edition Pearl Shimmer Gloss. It feels like creamy whipped butter, makes your lips look fantastic, and provides a suitable shade companion for Stila's #1 selling eyeshado

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