If I haven’t made it clear already I love Rafael Nadal, so when this little gem of a video popped up in my inbox I was more than happy to watch it over and over again. Fellow Rafa adorers, feast your eyes on a preview of the Rafael Nadal for Emporio Armani ad campaign that will premiere on Tuesday:
Jealous of the models from fashion week, or the Academy Award attendees that got all dolled up with NARS?
It’s just your (and my) luck that NARS is partnering with the Whittemore House Salon to celebrate the opening of the flagship location on Bleecker Street. Makeup consultations with NARS makeup artists will be available every Friday and Saturday for the entire month of March. Figuring out how to pull off spring makeup trends with guidelines from NARS professionals sounds a slice of heaven. The acclaimed Whittemore House Salon’s stylist work with the likes of Zooey Deschanel, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Mandy Moore.
It’s time to do some Spring cleaning, starting with updating your look, and there’s no better excuse than an opportunity to get a makeup consultation, including a custom face chart and a VIP card that’ll give you 30% off at the new NARS boutique on Bleecker St. You’ll need to book your consultation in advance, so start dialing the Whittemore House.
Whittemore House
45 Grove Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 242-8880
Offer valid throughout March, Friday (12:00pm) and Saturday (10:30am)
JcPenney’s been beefing up its fashion and beauty departments over the last couple of years and now that MNG by Mango has finally opened up in a store near me it’s bound to take over my wardrobe. MNG by Mango offers the same Euro-chic styling as the Mango brand that I covet deeply, with the bonus of having new pieces appear in stores two times a month.
These four picks are the first things I’m getting my hands on, follow suit or get your own:
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Oval Coral Ring; I’m in love with all things remotely oceanic, and the red hue of this coral goldtone cocktail ring with its blue accent side stones is so gorgeous I can’t wait to slip it onto my finger. Available at select JcPenney stores and JcPenney.com for $24.90. |
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Woven Dress; Audrey Hepburn would be proud of this chic bateau neckline, and the flirtatious flounce skirt. Paired with kitten heels and pearl earrings, this piece could become my favorite LBD. Available at select JcPenney stores and JcPenney.com for $109.90. |
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Ischia Sunglasses; I don’t care how many sunglasses I own, I’ll never have too many and these yellow and black tortoise shell sunglasses are the perfect addition to my already over flowing collection of shades. Available at select JcPenney stores and JcPenney.com for $44.90. |
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Sabana Belt; Belts can change the look of just about any ensemble and the woven detail on this leather one is just right for all the skirts and billowing blouses that’ll become wardrobe must haves this spring. Available at select JcPenney stores and JcPenney.com for $69.90. |
In the beginning, Blair Waldorf had her headbands and now Kate Middleton has her fascinators. With all eyes are on Kate Middleton less than two months until the royal wedding, Kate’s fashion sense is under the proverbial microscope and the one thing I’m utterly fascinated by are the fascinators (pardon the pun). On this side of the pond we don’t wear head appendages all that often, which is a shame if you ask me, but between Blair Waldorf and Kate Middleton we’ve got an excuse to explore the hair accessory world beyond the bounds of decorated bobby pins and barrettes.
All the feathers, veils, buttons, and little added details make these so called fascinators elegant and whimsical. We’d be willing to wager that it’s not socially acceptable to wear headdresses like Marie Antoinette in public so we’ll have to settle for these. [1] The Bundle MacLaren Millinery label makes some of the most beautiful fascinators I’ve ever seen, this one, the Alie, combines a faux snakeskin button headpiece, a crinoline veil, black quills, and a gorgeous gold and diamante brooch. [2] Planet’s Multi Feather Fascinator mixes purple and green perfectly, and the cut feathers are all about the drama. [3] Hobbs London’s Pacific blue Esme Fascinator is all about the aqua blue feathers, and it’s perfect for clipping onto the base of chignon or sitting atop of our heads. [4] Valencian hat designer, Catarina Vassalo puts Spanish society on the map with the Gold and Brown Fascinator, the cameo and buttons make this piece even more gorgeous.
Spring colors are making their way onto shelves and racks and I’m in love with the use of teal in Spring makeup. Teal is the perfect tropical color and it looks good on just about everyone, as long as you’ve got the guts to wear something a little less daring than brown, navy, or black eyeliner. Funnily enough, when I was in high school my school’s colors were teal and orange, a combination I couldn’t have hated more in those days, but have come to adore in the Estée Lauder shadow stick duo, the stick is called teal/pink, but the pink borders more on the side of orange.
Getting the Look:
■ Line your eyelid with a thick sweep of the teal end of the Limited Edition Estée Lauder Shadow Stick Duo in Teal/Pink, avoid putting any color into the inner corner of your eye.
■ Line the inner corner of your eye (both top and bottom) with the pink end of the shadow stick duo, overlapping a little bit of the pink on top of the teal.
■ Apply the pink end of the shadow stick duo to the crease of your eyelid from the inside to the outside of your eyelid.
■ Shade in underneath the crease with the orange shadow from the CoverGirl Tropical Fusion quad, and use the yellow as the highlight under your lid.
■ Apply Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme mascara for feathery full lashes, or use the mascara of your choice.
■ Curl your lashes for a glammed up finish.
There’s no doubt that the John Galliano debacle will now live in infamy, but it’s about to cost Dior and parent company Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) a lot more than just the formerly esteemed, now vile excuse for a creative director. The Dior brand has to deal with the expected PR mess that comes with the territory, but lurking behind that is a more time sensitive mess – the question regarding what will happen to Galliano’s last Dior collection, as well as that of his namesake label – both of these Fall Winter 2011 collections were slated to show in Paris Fashion Week this week, but with the swarm of irrefutable proof that John Galliano is a menacing racist echoing over any possible success the collections could have had, will there LVMH be forced to scrap them? With Galliano’s firing, I’m sure LVMH will scrap the Galliano label entirely, causing lay-offs of anyone currently employed under the label.
When news first broke of Galliano’s public career and character suicide, some rushed to his defense claiming that he was not a racist and that he in fact loves Jews, but with video proof readily available those character witnesses have no legs to stand on. Natalie Portman’s Oscar dress choice of Rodarte over Dior spoke volumes about the willingness of the fashion forward of celebrity’s willingness to overlook the allegations John Galliano has been charged with. Natalie, the face of Miss Dior Cherie who also happens to be Jewish, threatened to walk from her post as the face of the label’s perfume, demanding that Dior cut off ties with Galliano. Natalie’s steadfast dedication to standing up for what is right is no doubt a treasured presence in the entertainment industry. With the state of Christian Dior in chaos, the only hope they have to salvage the brand’s image is to hold on to Natalie Portman and find an adequate replacement for Galliano, and we’re thinking Christian Lacroix would be a perfect fit.
Spewing ‘I Love Hitler!’, along with racist and anti-semitic obscenities regarding people being ‘gassed’ while threatening to kill people, will forever live in infamy overshadowing the career and accomplishments of his fashion genius.
With the all of the Aussie accents at the Oscars last weekend, I’ve got Melbourne on the brain, and nothing spells luxury quite like the Crown Towers hotel. Dazzling views, blissful accommodations, and an even more phenomenal city to roam around in brings the Crown Towers to an ultimate high on my list of places to go. The aura of the Crown Hotel is better than the kind of opulence you read about in fairy tales.
The twenty-five meter heated indoor pool, rooftop tennis courts, and sun terraces make the Crown Hotel’s spa a site of unbelievable relaxation. The Crown Entertainment Complex boasts everything your heart desires. With thirteen restaurants including Nobu and maze and maze Grill by Gordon Ramsay, you’re in for a culinary escapade that will rival heaven only steps away from your suite. Did I mention the virtual theme park, bowling alley, Gold class cinema, and a twenty-four hour casino, New York might be the city that never sleeps but the Crown Hotel is making Melbourne sound like the most extravagant fantasy come to life.
Talk about a dramatic close and comedic relief courtesy of the fabulous Dorota, last night’s episode of Gossip Girl was perfection. Everything that’s been looming in the foggy Gossip Girl horizon hit the Upper East Side pavement and went ‘Splat!’
We’d all been sitting and wondering when, if ever, would Blair and Dan ever turn their adorable little movie buddy friendship into something more – thanks to last night’s lip lock and the preview following the episode we have our answer. Blair and Dan are about to enter into a love affair that’s bound to drive Serena and Chuck over the edge. (Especially considering that their former love interests are about to come running to them for solace)
Serena’s love life took a nosedive along with her mother’s freedom, and I can’t say I feel sorry for her, maybe this time she’ll learn to survive without a significant other, then again that’s not likely. It seemed a little odd that as soon as Lily took responsibility for her actions Ben decided it was time to skip out on Serena, but I’m not complaining because his character really wasn’t all that fun.
Chuck’s daddy issues are going to send him through a whirlwind of emotions, and only time will tell how bad the fallout will be when Raina discovers the truth about her mother and Bart Bass. While Chuck lost Raina to the dazzling wit and good looks that are Nate Archibald, his world came crashing down and Chuck had nowhere to run but into Blair’s arms, it’s jut too bad they’re currently occupied.
On another note I’ve kind of missed Vanessa, and with William Van der Woodsen strolling into town, with Cece not far behind, there’s really no telling how explosive these relationships are about to become. The Upper East Side is poised for a catastrophic fallout but we’ll have to wait until April to see it all come crumbling down.
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
DOROTA: Your new secrecy, calmness with Mr. Chuck, supporting Miss Serena’s new boyfriend. And last week I find NOVA documentary in your Netflix queue!
BLAIR: What are you doing in my queue?!
DOROTA: You and Lonely Boy are having affair!
P.S. Long Live Dair (that’s Dan + Blair for those of you that haven’t clued in)
Every now and then when I indulge my inner movie junkie I do two things: go to AMC for the film of my choice, and then head over to The Cheesecake Factory for my favorite snack. I’ve had my fair share of chicken croquettes and The Cheesecake Factory has an offering of chicken croquettes that are positively divine. Angels sing when I begin biting into these babies filled with melted buttery fontina and shredded chicken. Listed under ‘Small Plates and Snacks’ on the menu for a mere $4.95, six of these delectable bite size balls arrive at my table in a cute cast-iron rectangular tray and it’s safe to say that once I’ve consumed them, I’d die happy. One day I’ll try to make them at home, but right now I’m quite content with this end to my movie going ritual.
One of these pieces is a mere $346.00 less than the other
Natalie Portman’s purple beaded ball and tassel earrings from the Oscars has made these trendy vintage inspired accessory a must-have in so many variations. From pearls to crystal these pairs of tassel earrings possess a certain level of elegance that isn’t marked by gaudy baubles. Whether your preference lies with a bunch of threads or beaded strings, and a crystal bow or a faux pearl, these picks are glamorous yet not too flashy, everything a girl could ask for in a dangling earring.
Click the images to find out which one is which
