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BREIL’s stud earrings blossom into dangling chandeliers and fun charm bracelets become sophisticated necklaces, transforming an entire look on a whim.  Fashionistas no longer need to carry accessories that transition from day to night, office to party, serious to sexy because with BREIL they are already wearing them!

These are just so gorg that I had to post them! Do you love them?

It’s officially been confirmed that H&M’s latest collaboration is with Parish fashion house, Lanvin! Here is what Lanvins’ Creative Director, Alber Elbaz had to say: “I have said in the past that I would never do a mass-market collection, but what intrigued me was the idea of H & M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public.” The collection will include 30 women’s pieces, 15 women’s accessories and 25 menswear pieces and approximately 10 men’s accessories.

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H&M has collaborated with brand such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Sonia Rykiel, and Comme des Garçons. Fashionistas can view the collection on Nov. 2 on hm.com via a video presentation. The collection will be available  Nov. 23, 2010 in 200 H&M stores worldwide.

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September has arrived and with it comes New York Fashion Week and Fashion’s Night Out. The 2010 edition of FNO promises to be an EPIC occasion for fashion and beauty lovers everywhere. FNO is a global initiative to celebrate and support the designers and retailers that we love so much by doing what we love best – shopping. I am happy to say that FNO has not forgotten the beauty industry because after all beauty and fashion do go hand in hand. So here are my top picks for beauty related events happening on September 10, 2010.

Aveda

10 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10019

212-823-9714

http://www.aveda.com

http://www.facebook.com/aveda

http://twitter.com/aveda

Eco-beauty leader Aveda celebrates the second annual Fashion’s Night Out by inviting guests to enjoy a night of indulgence at its NYC locations. Stop into Aveda for complimentary hair styling, makeup touch-ups and hourly product giveaways between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. While you’re there, register to win the $250 Experience Aveda sweepstakes. Shopping has never smelled so sweet!

Bare Escentuals

Times Square New York, NY 10036

212.220.0414

http://bareescentuals.com

http://www.facebook.com/bareescentuals

http://www.twitter.com/bareescentuals

Join Bare Escentuals for Fashion’s Night Out. Stop by Bare Escentuals and leave gorgeous in our hottest fall look featuring NEW High Shine Eyecolors. Enjoy deluxe samples, sweet treats and extended hours – all in the name of fashion.

Bibhu Nail Salon featuring Zoya Nail Polish

768 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019

1-800-659-6909

http://www.zoya.com

http://www.facebook.com/zoyanailpolish

http://www.twitter.com/zoya_nailpolish

The Plaza Hotel Shops 58th Street at Fifth Avenue 6 to 8 PM BIBHU NAIL SALON FEATURING ZOYA NAIL POLISH. Do you want beautiful nails for the shows? We can help. As a part of CFDA’s Fashion’s Night Out event at the Plaza Hotel, designer Bibhu Mohaptra and staff will work in conjunction with Zoya Nail Polish to provide walk-in Zoya minicures (polish changes) and fun freebies. Bibhu will be on hand for the event.

Bumble and Bumble Uptown Salon

146 E. 56th Streets New York, NY 10020

212.521.6500

http://www.bumbleandbumble.com

From 6 pm to 10 pm, Bumble and bumble will be hosting an evening of free hairstyling to consumers at the hands of some of our most promising up and coming runway stylists. There will be a magazine editorial inspired shoot in the window of our uptown salon featuring designs from fashion darlings Ohne Titel and aspirational hair looks from the Bumble team. Free champagne will be served. Appointments will be necessary as limited slots are available. Booking lines open at 12 pm on Wednesday, September 8. Call 212.521.6500 to schedule your free appointment.

C.O. Bigelow

414 Sixth Avenue New York, NY 10011

2125332700

http://www.cobigelow.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbus-OH/CO-Bigelow-Easton/113749416438

http://twitter.com/ilovebigelow

Vinny Guadagnino of MTV™s hit show The Jersey Shore will be at the store from 7pm to 8pm to meet and greet with C.O. Bigelow consumers. He will also showcase his essential grooming products and favorite beauty products for the ladies in his life that are all sold at C.O. Bigelow. Bring your cameras! Learn how to boost body confidence and feel great in your skin with the experts from Mama Mio Skincare. Mama Mio will be serving complimentary mocktails while sampling its Get Waisted Body Shaper to reduce fat cells, tighten and firm tummy flab. Come on girls! Let’s Get Waisted! In addition to body treats and beverages, C.O. Bigelow will also have a makeup artist from Jane Iredale giving consultations and tips to stay fresh-faced all week long, a manicurist from Barielle for a quick polish changes and a skincare specialist with Rilastil sampling the latest eye cream. Additionally, Soap & Paper will be giving away a free shea butter soap with any purchase in the store!

CHANEL

139 Spring Street New York, NY 10012

212.334.0055

http://chanel.com

Nail the Coolest Shades at the CHANEL Nail Bar. Be the first to get your hands on the newest CHANEL Nail Colour Collection, LES KHAKIS DE CHANEL – created exclusively for Fashion’s Night Out by Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup. These limited-edition shades are sure to become a cult favorite this Fall! Stop by for a complimentary mini manicure featuring these exclusive hues.

CHANEL

737 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10065

212.535.5505

http://chanel.com

Color-Customize our Iconic CHANEL Ballerinas. CHANEL is pleased to offer this rare opportunity to color-customize our iconic Ballerinas in celebration of Vogue Fashion’s Night Out. Choose from a selection of lambskin colors and linings — and be the first to own customized Ballerinas. Nail the Coolest Shades at CHANEL Be the first to get your hands on the newest CHANEL Nail Colour Collection, LES KHAKIS DE CHANEL created exclusively for Fashion’s Night Out by Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup. These limited-edition shades are sure to become a cult favorite!

Clarins

Bergdorf Goodman New York, NY 10019

(212) 753-7300

www.clarinsusa.com

www.facebook.com/clarins

www.twitter.com/ClarinsNews

Clarins invites you to a special Beauty Party to celebrate French glamour as only Clarins can! Each attendee will receive a complimentary complete makeover while enjoying refreshments and sweets at the Clarins Counter. Put your beauty in our hands at Fashion’s Night Out!

Frederic Fekkai

712 Fifth Avenue (at 56th Street) NY, NY 10019

212-753-9500

www.fekkai.com

From 6-9 Frederic Fekkai and Marchesa take you from NYC Chic to Hollywood Glam at Henri Bendel. New York Fashionistas become celebrities by selecting from award-winning Marchesa moments. The Fekkai hair and make-up team will re-create these looks while your personal dresser waits to outfit & accessorize you. Then, strut the red carpet for your chic paparazzi Hollywood moment. Participants receive a print & digital photo sent via email or text for Facebook or Twitter download. A $75 fee for the entire experience with a chance to win an A-List sweepstakes. Proceeds go to the NYC AIDS Fund.

Korres Natural Products

110 Wooster St New York, NY 10012

212-219-0683

www.korresusa.com

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/KorresUSA?ref=ts

The Wooster St. store will feature Detox Bubbles, Cupcakes & More for guests to enjoy. This will include a detox bar serving complimentary antioxidant-infused cocktails based on the Greek skincare brand’s natural ingredients: Wild Rose, Pomegranate, Thyme Honey & Raspberry along with delicious cupcakes also packed with natural ingredients. Attendees can detox on the outside as well with a Korres makeover or advice on how to wear the hottest color looks of the season using green make-up. All guests will receive a gift bag including global bestsellers and Korres favorites.

Laura Mercier

Bloomingdale’s – 59th Street New York, NY 10022

212.70.52000

http://www.lauramercier.com

http://www.facebook.com/lauramerciercosmetics

Have a flawless night out with Laura Mercier. To highlight Laura’s signature flawless face, at the Laura Mercier counter will be offering touchups with a focus on lips. Laura Mercier will be indulging the crowds with a chance to win full size products every hour, on the hour. There will also be a Grand Prize drawing for a Professional Artistry Case, stocked with over $1,500.00 worth of Laura Mercier product. Clients are entered in the drawing with any Laura Mercier purchase. This September, Laura Mercier will be equipping NYC’s chic set with the face to enjoy a fabulous FNO, flawlessly.

Marchesa at Henri Bendel

712 5th Avenue New York, NY 10019

212-247-1100

www.marchesa.com

Marchesa, Frederic Fekkai and Henri Bendel partner in support of the 2nd Annual Fashion’s Night Out. Frederic Fekkai at Henri Bendel will present an interactive red carpet experience in which New York fashionistas will select from 5 Marchesa award-winning moments and receive picture posing tips from The City star Olivia Palermo. Purchase the entire experience for $75.00 and receive a red carpet keepsake and a chance to win the A-list sweepstakes. Sweepstakes prizes include a Fekkai cut and color, two tickets to the Spring 2011 Marchesa fashion show and a Henri Bendel 2010 VIP Client Card.

Maybelline New York

Meatpacking District New York, NY 10014

212-984-4000

http://www.maybelline.com

http://www.facebook.com/maybelline http://twitter.com/MNYInsider

Maybelline will be set up in the Meatpacking District from 6PM-11PM. The first 50 consumers to arrive will receive a limited edition makeup bag created especially for Maybelline by fashion designer Michael Angel. Top Maybelline artists will provide makeovers. Consumers who receive makeovers will be invited to strut their stuff down a mini-catwalk for a chance to win a year’s supply of Maybelline makeup. Spokesmodels Emily DiDonato, Jessica White & Lisalla Montenegro will be on hand to judge this Sensational Strut. Spokesmodel Kemp Muhl & Sean Lennon will perform a DJ set from 8PM-10PM.

NARS Cosmetics

New York, NY 10012

212.343.1945

http://narscosmetics.com

http://facebook.com/narscosmetics

http://twitter.com/NARSissist

To celebrate the use Pure Matte in Vince’s Fall 2010 video, NARS will be gifting customers with Pure Matte Lipstick.

Nigel Barker at Lord & Taylor

424 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018

212.391.3300

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/fashionsnightout

http://www.facebook.com/lordandtaylor

http://twitter.com/lordandtaylor

Meet Nigel Barker at Lord & Taylor, 8pm-10PM. With any $100 purchase, get photographed by Top Model judge and famed fashion photographer, Nigel Barker. Plus walk away with a copy of his new book, Nigel Barker’s Beauty Equation.”* *See complete details at lordandtaylor.com/fashionsnightout

Oscar Blandi Salon

545 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10022

212-421-9800

www.oscarblandi.com

http://www.facebook.com/OscarBlandiProducts?ref=ts

http://twitter.com/OscarBlandi

A flawless blowout is the ultimate Fashion’s Night Out accessory. To ensure you look your best, the Oscar Blandi Salon will offer $25 blowouts (a $65 value) from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Call the salon and mention Fashion’s Night Out to make an appointment.

Per-fekt Beauty at Henri Bendel

712 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019

212-904-7960

http://www.perfektbeauty.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/per-fekt-beauty/69381431146

http://twitter.com/perfektbeauty

Join us for a “Picture Per-fekt” event at Fashion’s Night Out! Per-fekt creator and founder, Richard Anderson will be on hand to help launch NEW Cheek Perfection Gel and a special travel mug gift set for FNO. We’ll have our famous Per-fekt cookies and will be offering a FREE one-month supply of Skin Perfection Gel in Rich with any purchase of $100 or more. Meet us at the Per-fekt counter and we’ll make sure you’re “picture per-fekt” for the FNO festivities – we’ll also give you a Polaroid pic to take home with your new ‘Per-fekt’ look!

Phyto Universe

715 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10155

212-308-0270

http://www.phytouniverse.com

Get your beauty fix at Phyto Universe! From 6-8PM, receive free Phyto hair & scalp analyses and Phyto Rx, and Lierac Paris skin consultations. Also take an olfactory tour and experience Caron Paris’ haute parfumerie, and view New York City’s 3000 sq foot live vertical plant wall! Lierac and Phyto experts will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips. FNO attendees will receive 20% off all Phyto haircare, Lierac Paris skincare and Caron fragrances products, as well as 20% off future hair treatments and spa services booked that night! Cocktails will be served, and a DJ will play.

Sephora 5 Times Square

200 W 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

(212) SEPHORA

http://www.sephora.com

http://www.facebook/sephora

http://www.twitter.com/sephora

TEMPTU presents: runway to reality Pull up your front row seat, and watch TEMPTU’s glamorous live models as they turn our store into their catwalk. Then, flip through their fabulous look book, and have your favorite high-fashion look re-created by a TEMPTU pro. Have your picture taken by a professional photographer which will live in our window and on TEMPTU’s interactive site: lookbookbeauty.com.

TARINA TARANTINO

117 Greene St. New York, NY 10012

212-226-6953

http://www.tarinatarantino.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/3-Tarina-Tarantino-3/182676598429

http://twitter.com/tarinatarinat

Join Tarina Tarantino at her Soho Boutique for Fashion’s Night Out From 6:30pm to 8:30pm get styled by Tarina as you enjoy sparkling refreshments and view her newest collection, Starchild Odyssey. Every purchase of $50 or more qualifies you to win a special Starchild package with TARINA TARANTINO Cosmetics, crystallized headphones, and more!

*The official hours are 6-11 PM on September 10, 2010 – please contact the individual venues for additional details.

I’m one of the few people that has never tried dry shampoo. Maybe it because in my younger years I was told to use baby powder as an alternative to washing my hair and I was left with a big mess and white roots. Not a very pretty picture! However recently my curiosity was peaked when I began noticing dry shampoo in Sephora. So being the daring diva that I am I decided to see if this product was something that could make my beauty routine easier.

Klorane has created a dry shampoo that is not only eco-friendly but also gentle to your hair. Some of the key ingredients are:

• Oat extract – to soothe and calm the scalp
• Corn and rice starch – for powerful cleansing
• Cylcodextrins – natural absorbent microspheres to rid hair of excess dirt.

The product is very simple to use: simple squeeze the bottle (see below) and a gentle, airy mist flows out. I applied the spray to my roots (as directed), waited a few minutes and brushed it out.

I was a bit worried about removing the product but thankfully Klorane is very easy to brush out with minimal effort. I must admit that I was quite surprised on how well it worked, my hair smelled better, my scalp was less oily and my hair looked fluffier. Success! This is the perfect solution for people that do not want to wash their hair and heat style it (blow dry, curling iron, flat iron etc).

One thing that I did notice was that when shaking the bottle the product leaks out. I accidentally dropped the bottle and I noticed that some of the powder came out, I picked it up and shook it and a lot more powder came out. I would be concerned about traveling with this product and getting it on my clothes – so I would be sure to place it in a baggie for travel. Otherwise the product works well and is a godsend to those that have time constraints, are bed ridden or for those simply looking for an alternative to washing and drying their hair.

Klorane is available at Sephora and Beauty.com for $18

Disclosure: The product mentioned in this post was provided by a PR firm for editorial consideration.

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In a previous post I discussed how Pantene has changed their look and their formula to create customized solutions for various hair care needs. I’d always liked Pantene because it smelled great and it left my hair clean, soft and smooth. I wasn’t sure how they could improve on the scent but they did, the new formula smells even better! My hair happens to fit the Medium-thick and color treated models so I have used products from those lines. For someone like me who happens to have dry, thick and color treated hair I need to use a rich conditioner as well as a deep conditioner on my hair on a weekly basis. After a recent trip to the gym I decided to give their Medium-thick Damage Repair Ampoules a shot and see what they could do for my hair. I used the ampoule not only as my deep conditioner but as the only conditioner that I was going to apply to my hair that day.

This damage repair formula comes in a 5 pack of single use ampoules. After washing your hair simply apply one ampoule, work it in thoroughly to the ends of your hair (I used a wide tooth comb), and leave it in for five minutes. The ampoule (pictured above) is a pretty small container (.34 oz) so I had hoped that it was enough to condition my hair and it was (if your hair is longer than your shoulders you may need 2 ampoules). I let my hair air dry and gave it a touch and it was silky smooth, much less frizzy. I would recommend this conditioner because I have extremely dry hair and after using the damage repair formula (without applying any other conditioner) there was a noticeable difference in the appearance of my hair; it was much softer, shinier and less frizzy.

Disclosure: The product mentioned in this post was provided by a PR firm for editorial consideration.

Harry Josh, John Frieda International Creative Consultant gives us the beauty breakdown on Rose Byrne’s Emmy look:

Harry prepped Rose’s hair for one week before the red carpet by prescribing John Frieda’s Root Awakening Health Infusing Shampoo & Conditioner.

HOW TO GET ROSE’S EMMY LOOK:

· Luxurious Volume Bountiful Body Mousse was applied to Rose’s wet hair and then blown out using a boar-bristle brush. The mousse helped Harry achieve high volume hair that would easily mold into the curls he was about to create—and the product gave a great texturized base, which Harry needed to create the look.

· Harry used a 3/4-inch curling iron throughout her hair and pulled a portion of the curls into a ponytail at the crown of her head. He then pulled her hair into a high bun, pulling out individual curls for a Grecian-inspired style with a modern twist.

· Harry secured the style by spraying Luxurious Volume All-Out Hold Hairspray to maintain volume and hold.

Products used: John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo & Conditioner ($6.49 each); John Frieda Luxurious Volume All-Out Hold Hairspray ($6.49); John Frieda Luxurious Volume Bountiful Body Mousse ($6.49)

Buddha Balm company mission: To be relevant in the lives of our users and inspire people to realize their potential and their dreams. How can lip balm do that? It’s simple, when you feel good, you do good.

Buddha Balm has concocted a sweet treat for your lips! These deliciously flavored and scented lip balms are soy-based, petroleum, preservative and paraben free. Buddha Balm comes in four Flavors: Lychee Pomegranate, Burnt Sugar Fig, Mandarin Orange Ginger and Crushed Mint Apple. These lip balms have moisturizing ingredients such as Coconut Oil, Soybean oil, Vitamin E and Beeswax to keep you lips soft and protected.

I tried all four flavors but I would have to say that the Lychee Pomegranate was my favorite. The fruity taste was not overwhelming and kept my lips smooth and supple all day long. The texture is creamy and easily glides across the lips. These lip balms can be purchased for $4 at Kitson, Ricky’s NYC and buddhabalm.com. These lip balms are great quality at a great price – good karma indeed.

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I love a nice relaxing shower after a long day at work, it helps me unwind and sleep at night. As you can imagine I like to stock my bathroom with lots of shower gels, scrubs and body washes. So when I saw Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Nourishing Hydrating body wash in Duane Reade, I took a whiff and decided to give it a try. Aveeno is a regular beauty staple in my home because it’s great for sensitive skin and my family loves it. In fact, my family always has several Aveeno products in our home on any given day:

So what makes this body wash so special? Well I’m glad that you asked. This body wash contains shea butter which  is a natural ingredient know for it’s moisturizing properties and fig for healthier-looking skin (and a great scent).

First I must mention that this body wash smells divine. The scent is light (you can definitely smell the fig) and deliciously fruity. The fragrance is amplified by the shower steam creating an aromatherapy experience for your senses. Yes bath time can be an amazing, relaxing, transcendental experience! The body wash lathers well, rinses clean and doesn’t leave my skin dry. If you have a preference for products with a delicately feminine scent then look no further. This Positively Nourishing formula is available in three other options/scents: Calming with ylang-ylang, chamomile, lavender, Energizing with lemongrass, grapefruit, rosemary and Smoothing with pomegranate. Hey, it’s all about options, right?

Aveeno Active Naturals positively nourishing body wash is $6.99/16 Oz

Rebecca Moses

In previous years the W Hotel has hosted VIP events at the tents in Bryant Park. This year fashionistas will be able to purchase some of the designer duds directly from the hotel. This collaboration between a luxury hotel and designers could be beneficial to both parties involved especially since the W brand has been no stranger to the fashion industry over the years.

These blotting linens have been my saving grace for a shiny face! It’s pretty amazing that one little product can really improve your appearance in such a big way and that’s why I carry them in my makeup bag. Boscia offers a variety of scent infused linens for your blotting needs. Should you desire something with no scent you can opt for the “Fresh” (essence free) option. If you enjoy a little scent play then you can choose from: Green Tea, Vanilla, Lavender, Rose, California Orange or Peppermint. Boscia Blotting Linens are natural; they’re made from fibers of the Abaca Tree Plant. The best part is that there are no artificial ingredients and the blotting sheet is powder free so no unpleasant powdery residue to be left behind. Yes, these blotting sheets are simple yet effective and that’s why they’re one of my favorite little things. What’s one of your favorite little (beauty) things?

Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens are $10 for 100 sheets