Be a Model With Your Mom
Filed under: Style in the News, Contests & Giveaways
Casting call! Comptoir des Cotonniers in New York City is looking for a hot mother and daughter team to represent their brand for 2009-2010.
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Casting call! Comptoir des Cotonniers in New York City is looking for a hot mother and daughter team to represent their brand for 2009-2010.
Love Your Underarms!
Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Skin Care, Beauty Tips
Secret wants you to love your underarms.The underarm is a source of much frustration for many of us. They sweat, they smell, they grow hair faster than a moose runs from Sarah Palin. Don't you wish they were easier? What's worse, other people have them, and theirs smell bad, too. It doesn't matter how beautiful someone is if they stink.
Olivia Palermo in DVF - I Want That!
Filed under: Get the Look
Since we have been introduced to Olivia Palermo via MTV's "The City," we have come to realize just who Candace Bushnell's books are about and that the people she discusses in favorite reads like "Sex and the City" and "Four Blondes" are absolutely real. Olivia is the epitome of stylish, sophisticated, bitchy, backstabbing New York socialite glamor. And she makes no apologies for it.
New York City's Free Store
Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Style in the News, Interviews
We're all strapped for cash, so when we heard a "Free Store" had opened downtown, we were there! A Free Store? How could this be? What kind of stuff would they have? We headed down there to take some photos and see how it all worked -- and walked away with our very own free item. What we found was far from junk!
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The Free Store doesn't look like much from the outside; just a hole-in-the-wall at 99 Nassau Street. The close proximity to both Ground Zero and Wall Street is no mistake -- the area is affordable and poignant.
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The Free Store creators, Athena Robles and Anna Stein, welcomed us into the shop for a quick chat before the doors opened and masses of New Yorkers flooded in. "The items are free for us," they said, "we replenish through donations." Their rule is "If you find something you like and you think you need it, feel free to take it."
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Athena Robles talked about how the store was actually about a year and a half in the making. They received a $9,000 grant from Grants for Arts in Public Spaces, and then the recession hit. "The recession was actually kind of a good thing for us," said Robles.
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Once the doors were opened, New Yorkers who had been waiting for up to two hours to get in poured inside the Free Store. No one could move. It was like a sale at Bloomingdales, only people were saying "do you have any laptops?" "Any dvd players?" Robles and Stein smiled and shook their heads. "Not yet."
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Originally, they were worried they might run out of stuff to give away at the free store, but Robles said "After day two, we weren't worried. People showed up with bags of stuff." The store has been open since February 22nd, and will remain open through March 22nd. "We don't make any money from this," said Robles, "it's an art project. We think this is a creative way for people to use their resources."
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Every item had a "I'M FREE" tag on it, which we thought was cute. The store was full of the same sort of things you might find at Goodwill -- and everyone knows you can find crazy awesome stuff at Goodwill.
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These chic, rocker-style t-shirts were among the first items to go. There were stacks of clothes to rifle through, but at first, it was almost too crowded to do so!
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All kinds of people loaded up on all kinds of loot, from "we don't know if it's real, sorry" jewelry to a hot pink book called "Sex Tips." Free!
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Because this is an art project, fellow artists from Robles' and Stein's network were among the first to donate goods. We saw lots of art supplies, like this snowflake, and some jewelry that looked like it may have been made just to donate.
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This man made off with a yellow blanket. He looked like it was just what he needed -- and that's what this project is all about!
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20 Best Drugstore Beauty Buys
Save money and still be as adorable as ever, thanks to this honest feedback from your fellow shoppers. Read their beauty product reviews to find budget-friendly buys from Neutrogena, Olay, L'Oreal and more! (Note: Ratings at time of publication.)
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20. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, $8.09
Avg. rating: 9
Why it's great: "I used to only use eye makeup remover but realized that my cleanser, Cetaphil, is just too gentle to remove all of my foundation, blush, etc. I bought these wipes to do a 'once over' before cleansing and I will never be without them again! I was pleasantly surprised at how well they removed stubborn eye makeup -- even my waterproof mascara!" -- Tangerine3, TotalBeauty.com member
Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
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19. Olay Regenerist Thermal Contour and Lift, $29.99
Avg. rating: 9*
Why it's great: "Short of an expensive spa treatment, this product cannot be beat. It's easy to use (you can apply this treatment in the shower or bath, or over the sink); it is not time consuming; and the results are phenomenal! ... It left my skin instantly firmer, more supple [and] wonderfully hydrated, and [took] care of some tiny wrinkles that, at 36, I might have had to squint to see." -- lsmith, TotalBeauty.com member
Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
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18. Maybelline New York Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, $5.99
Avg. rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "I've spent top dollar on mascaras -- but I keep coming back to this. It doesn't clump, it goes on smooth, it builds and lengthens, and it stays all day without irritating my eyes or flaking off. Perfect! Several color choices -- perfect price!" -- BlackberryAddict, TotalBeauty.com member
Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
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17. Conair ION Shine Ceramic Turbo 1875 Watts Dryer, $32.99
Avg. rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "I have used a zillion different hair dryers and this one is the best. It leaves my rather coarse, very curly, unruly hair shiny and smooth. And it costs considerably less than what I have paid for other dryers!" -- CSMark, TotalBeauty.com member
Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
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16. Revlon ColorStay Makeup with Softplex, $11.69
Avg. rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "I try many foundations looking for one with a good price that looks natural and has staying power. This is the best yet. I used the one for oily/normal skin. Very good foundation and stays looking good for an entire day." -- mgbaloo, TotalBeauty.com member
Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
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15. Wet n Wild Ultimate Expressions Eyeshadow Palette, $4.99
Avg. rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "I like the combos in these little sets. They are super cheap and much better quality than they look. I would like a 'brights' palette from them because all the choices they have now are very natural. If you're looking for a good neutral everyday office/school look, you'll have some good options here." -- corizotti, TotalBeauty.com member
Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
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14. Suave Professionals Sleek Shampoo, $2.99
Avg. rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: "I ONLY use this shampoo on my hair. I have tried numerous other products, just to find that I paid a lot of money unnecessarily. I lighten my hair but with shampoo, my hair isn't as dry and straw-like. And the price is very affordable." -- MarieMatthews, TotalBeauty.com member
Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
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13. Herbal Essences Color-Me-Happy Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair, $7.49
Avg. rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: "It's not heavy like a lot of thick conditioners are. It rinses clean and doesn't make my hair feel heavy or greasy. And the smell is amazing. Very subtle but very delicious. My hair shines and has way less frizzies. I'd use this product even if my hair wasn't colored." -- Chicka, TotalBeauty.com member
Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
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12. Jane Lipkick Rich Color, $4.49
Avg. rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: "I have tried expensive lipsticks that could not come close to Jane lipstick it has staying power and great colors. The bonus is for the price of one of the more costly brands I can get 4-5 Jane lipsticks." -- mistressfaerie, TotalBeauty.com member
Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
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Dickson Hairshop Products for Men
Filed under: Men, Hair Care, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Skin Care, Beauty Tips, Hair Cut and Style
Men, we know you want to look good, smell good, and all that, but who has time to test out all that fancy metrosexual crap for your hair and face? We do. And Dickson Hairshop Products are the bomb -- the faintly juniper and cedar scented bomb. Girls, if you know a guy who could use a little pampering for Valentine's Day, you should read this, too.Nomad Two Worlds Event With Hugh Jackman
Filed under: Events: On the Scene
January 22 at Donna Karan's Urban Zen (aka Stephen Weis Studio), NYC
It turns out Hugh Jackman has some pretty good Donna Karan stories.
At her Urban Zen studio last week he recounted that Peter Allen -- whose portrayal in Broadway's "The Boy From Oz" won him a Tony Award -- knew the young designer when she was just starting out.
Lomography Flagship Store New York City
Filed under: Stores We Love, Product Reviews
Everyone says they love film but wanna know how many pro photographers shoot film (rather than digital photography or image capture systems)? Or how many magazines that run film photography?
Of the 12 remaining film photographers in New York City, a significant percentage revere the Lomographic Society. Now, the only domestic flagship to find all the goods, from cameras to bags, books or film, and everything Lomo related, has a perm home at 41 West 8th St, NYC. In terms of cameras, there's refurbished vintage models and the full catalog of Supersampler, Actionsampler, Diana F+, Oktomat, Pop 9, Holga and Lomo LC-A.
Michelle Obama Loves Her Marias
Filed under: Clothing, Celebrities with Style
Style Evolution: Michelle Obama
She claims she's not a natural-born politician. But, when it comes to fashion, America's next First Lady, Michelle Obama, seems to have a strategist's instincts for what will play in Peoria. Her secret lies in knowing how to mix high and low (and we don't just mean her heels). She wears dresses from pricey designers like Narciso Rodriguez (left), Thakoon and Isabel Toledo, whose pieces carry four-figure tabs and are sold in stores like -- yep -- Neiman-Marcus, Barneys and Saks. But she also showed up on the campaign trail wearing designs like the $148 White House-Black Market dress that she chose for "The View" last summer and the J. Crew sweater and skirt that she wore last month on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," insisting in her best every woman voice, "You can get some good stuff online."
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The other big winner: Narciso Rodriguez, whose red-and-black confetti-print dress was Mrs. Obama's choice for her Election Night debut. It's hard to imagine it was anything but warm in Grant Park -- where the President-elect addressed an estimated 100,000 fans -- but Mrs. O added a short black cardigan to the tank dress, which came straight from Rodriguez's Spring '09 runway.
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Sure she has a law degree, a high-powered job and two adorable daughters. But to fashionista fans, Michelle Obama's most striking accomplishment during the presidential campaign has been channeling Jackie Kennedy -- the trademark flip, the simple '60s sheaths, the no-nonsense strand of pearls. She wore a tangerine version of the look last spring at a primary rally in North Carolina.
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While Barack Obama boasts that he owns five of the same suit -- a dark two-button by Hartmarx -- Mrs. Obama is far more adventurous, especially when it comes to color. Usually, she favors bold shades -- blues, oranges, purples -- but she chose a soft, cantaloupe-colored dress earlier this fall for her husband's acceptance of the Harold Washington Award.
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Their fist-bump got the most attention at the Minnesota rally on the night that Barack Obama cinched the Democratic nomination. Second-most-talked about: Michelle Obama's purple dress by her long-time designer and friend, Chicago's Maria Pinto.
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At the first joint appearance of the Obama-Biden families last summer, Michelle wore a purple and grey shirtwaist -- just the sort of thing Donna Reed would have chosen. And, to ensure that she didn't tower over just about everyone at the Springfield, Ill. rally, the 5-foot-11 Mrs. Obama slipped on silver ballet flats.
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Perhaps it was a bid for Red-state votes? At the second Presidential debate in Nashville, Mrs. Obama wore a bright red Narciso Rodriguez sheath, which just happened to blend in perfectly with the carpet.
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Most people have never even heard of fashion designer Isabel Toledo (though she's been at it for more than 30 years). But at a New York fund-raiser last spring, Mrs. Obama looked so comfortable in one of Toldeo's edgy designs (and a Tom Binns necklace) that she sparked gossip she'd be wearing more of the Cuban-born designer's wares if she makes it to the White House.
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Though one of her favorite stores is Ikram -- the high-rent Chicago boutique that carries designers like Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Lanvin and Rodarte -- Mrs. Obama likes to show that she's equally skilled at pulling together outfits from the other end of the spectrum. For an October rally in Miami, she wore this striped dress from H&M with a $34.95 price tag.
The young Thai-born designer Thakoon Panichgul -- who's known, simply, as Thakoon -- calls this his "Tailored Inside Out Dress." And since one of Michelle's favorite tricks is to add a trinket here or there, she altered the silk floral dress with a small bow at the side of the neck for the first Presidential debate.
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Pantone Punches Up T-Shirts for The Gap
Filed under: Clothing
Designer Patrick Robinson's latest effort as Head Designer for The Gap is a bright one. He's teamed with Pantone -- which has a worldwide lock on all things color, from fabric to paint -- to create a line of tees for the company.
The $8,250 LV Skateboard - Stuff We Can't Afford Anyway
Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News
Last time we checked, the economy was tanking and Louis Vuitton was forced to scrap it's ambitious plans for the new year. Then they go do something like this -- and totally redeem themselves. This $8,250 skateboard is part of the "Stephen Sprouse Collection" and it comes with a classic LV embossed case. That's what ... about $200 per kickflip?Continue reading The $8,250 LV Skateboard - Stuff We Can't Afford Anyway
Mismatched Socks - They Came This Way
Filed under: Stores We Love, Accessories, Clothing, Steals and Deals
Ow, our obsessive compulsive disorder! It burns! These socks don't match on purpose! It's torture!!Indie Designer Showcase
Filed under: Holiday Style, Events: On the Scene, Stores We Love, Accessories, Vintage and Retro, Must Haves
In a spacious loft in Soho last Saturday, three Manhattan indie designers teamed up for a showcase and holiday sale. At right is Revival designer Virginia Craddock in a dress of her own design. We love her retro style and form-celebrating shapes! Also present were must-see designers Isaberry and Ariella Jasmine Jewelry. Read on to see what's new in the downtown indie fashion scene and where you can purchase these three great designers!Stylefoul: Club Monaco Window
Filed under: Clothing
Ew. Club Monaco! Shame!
We were strolling through Soho (looking for more bright knock-off Ray Bans because we sat on ours -- oops) when we came across the travesty taking place at Club Monaco. First, there was the store flag:
Marc Jacobs Pays Out $1M in Bribery Case - Scandal Alert
Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrity Fashion Mistakes
Marc Jacobs $1M Bribery Case
When it comes to NYC, the most desirable party spots for a high end designer would probably be either: a condemned doll parts factory, now used by a Russian crime family as a clearing house for fake LV handbags and large cocaine shipments -- or the 69th Regiment Armory.
Being a first rate designer, and a seemingly classy gent on the up-and-up, Marc Jacobs prefers the Armory -- but that doesn't mean he doesn't have to bend a couple of little old laws to get it. Now he's going to have to pay.
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According to the New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, Marc Jacobs has been paying off the Armory's superintendent James Jackson to get access to the prized venue for the last few years. Between 2000 and 2007, Jacobs allegedly dolled out $35,000 in cash and other gifts to the superintendent. Oops. Isn't a guy allowed to be generous anymore?
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We know that the Armory is a prime locale for showing off you collections at Fashion Week, but is it really worth getting busted on bribery charges? Apparently, Marc decided that $1M was a fair price for not having to take the case to court -- a wise decision in our opinion.
In addition to the hefty fine, Marc and Co. have agreed to let a private company investigate their business for two years, sending the report to the Attorney General's office.
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Jacobs, of course, is a very popular with celebrities. Will this recent scandal effect their love for the prolific designer? Somehow we doubt it (in fact, it'll probably boost sales). Keep browsing to see more high profile Marc Jacobs fans.
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SNL's Amy Poehler in Marc Jacobs.
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Elijah Wood attending Marc Jacob's Spring/Summer show at Mercedes Bendz Fashion Week.
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Jennifer Lopez in the front row at Marc Jacob's Spring/Summer show at Mercedes Bendz Fashion Week.
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Nicole Ritchie arriving at Marc Jacob's Spring/Summer show at Mercedes Bendz Fashion Week.
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Victoria Beckham arriving at Marc Jacob's Spring/Summer show at Mercedes Bendz Fashion Week.
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Singer Anastasia in Marc Jacobs on the red carpet.
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Reebok Launches a Pop Up Store in NYC - For a Limited Time Only
Filed under: Shoes
As part of their attempt to launch themselves back out of their longtime fashion irrelevance, Reebok has opened a temporary 'pop-up store' in Manhattan named "Flash" -- how appropriate. The insta-store, only open for one month, is located at 169 Bowery and will be Reebok's outlet for top secret, limited edition styles that not even the savviest of sneaker insider has ever laid eyes on. Is Reebok actually onto something here?Continue reading Reebok Launches a Pop Up Store in NYC - For a Limited Time Only
