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NYFW Standout: Tory Burch’s Messy Fishtail Braids

With the best collection of her career so far, Tory Burch gave us a taste of the whole, wide, flavorful world for Spring ’13. Vibrant and festive, a mix of embroidery and eyelet; wax, wheat, and Bazin prints; flowing appliquéd and embellished dresses; and jaunty beaded moccasins captured my heart, but what really finished off … Continue reading “NYFW Standout: Tory Burch’s Messy Fishtail Braids”

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LovelySkin Product Spotlight

For the second year in a row now I stopped by a pop-up LovelySkin hosted in Manhattan to showcase some of their best products. It was a great opportunity to not only learn about new beauty buys, but to speak with the people behind them to get a better feel for them and who they’re … Continue reading “LovelySkin Product Spotlight”

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Serge Normant’s Meta Blonde Reviving Shampoo and Conditioner

About a year ago I tried Serge Normant Meta Morphosis ($60), and while a ton of people have raved about this product, I didn’t care for it. It’s meant for people with dry hair, but unfortunately I felt like it was sucking all of the hydration out of mine (and I gave it a number … Continue reading “Serge Normant’s Meta Blonde Reviving Shampoo and Conditioner”

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L’Occitane Bonne Mere

Last week I went to L’Occitane for an event they were having to promote their partnership with WorldRiderZ, an organization that rides to raise money and awareness for Chronic Kidney Disease, and I while there I had the opportunity to try out a bunch of new (and some old favorites….helllooo Almond!), products. New to the … Continue reading “L’Occitane Bonne Mere”

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The NARS Andy Warhol Collection

A few weeks ago I went to preview the NARS Andy Warhol collection – NARS’ largest collection—and collaboration—to date, which is launching for Holiday 2012. I thought I was going to have to wait a few more weeks to share the details but because of growing buzz we got the go ahead to reveal all … Continue reading “The NARS Andy Warhol Collection”

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Benefit Dallas Pressed Powder and Ultra-Plush Lip Gloss: Texas Hold ‘Em

One of Benefit’s many charmingly packaged pressed powders is not a just-released shade, but it is the perfect shade for the moment, as we transition out of the dog days of summer and into fall (so soon already!). This tawny, sun-kissed powder is described as the “outdoor glow for the indoor girl.” Present! Even though … Continue reading “Benefit Dallas Pressed Powder and Ultra-Plush Lip Gloss: Texas Hold ‘Em”

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