Posts for July 28th 2006

The Lip Scrub

Exfoliation for Your Lips?

I will admit at first I was a little skeptical of a scrub for my lips, I was not sure I understood the necessity of such a thing.

I will admit at first I was a little skeptical of a scrub for my lips, I was not sure I understood the necessity of such a thing. The more I read about it, however, the more intrigued I become. I mean, if you think about it, a lip gloss addict like me should naturally be attracted to this product. The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ is like an exfoliate for your lips that "eliminates dry, flaky skin to leave lips ridiculously soft and supple."

It comes in all kind of yummy flavors such as Peppermint, Almond Cream and Cinnamon Sugar. Also, the packaging is adorable, so a perfect gift idea as well. You can buy it online here for $20.00.

Tom Ford Sunglasses

YOU ALWAYS WANT WHAT YOU CAN'T HAVE

Tom Ford Sunglasses are all the rage right now.

Tom Ford Sunglasses are all the rage right now. They are literally flying off of the shelves in a wild success this summer with a wait list of up to six months for the Jennifer or Whitney style shades. Dark brown seems to be the color of choice so hurry up and order now (good thing mine are already on their way)!

Whitney sunglasses shown in shiny pink $300 (left) and the Jennifer sunglasses shown in shiny dark grey $290

For those of you who don't know Tom Ford (heaven forbid you don't) - he's the former head designer for Gucci and YSL. Sunglasses (post fragrances) are his latest venture and for the very first time, he's using his own name.

There are 20 styles to choose from and plenty of edgy new colors that run the spectrum from dark green to light pink. The shades are super lightweight are both UVA and UVB protected and have laser cut, graduated lenses. Charlize, Kiera and J.Lo all have them. Check out Vanity Fair cover girl Kate Moss showing off her fabulous Jennifers. Admit it, you want them too!

eLuxury

Online Sale Alert: Save Up to 70% at eLuxury

Online retailer eLuxury just marked down their summer merchandise, again!

Online retailer eLuxury just marked down their summer merchandise, again! Keep in mind this is eLuxury, the key word here being that they carry Luxury stuff, so the stuff is still kind of pricey, but I always want to make sure I let you know of any good sale! Click here to shop the sale.

Here are a few of my picks:

Nanette Lepore Serendipity Shorts, Was: $185 Now: $139, Available here

Nanette Lepore Angelic Dress, Was: $320 Now: $159, Available here

7 for all Mankind Stretch Flynt with Grommets, Was: $209 Now: $169, Available: here

spa

Spa Etiquette 101 - Let the Relaxation Begin!

If you're a shameless spa hound like I am, you probably already know the drill like the back of your hand.

If you're a shameless spa hound like I am, you probably already know the drill like the back of your hand.

If, however, you're one of those girls who's always wondered, "what exactly happens in there?" or are a little worried that you might not be completely comfortable in the spa environment, SpaFinder.com has compiled a list of detailed tips to help you find your happy place.

spa

For the skinny on the spa, read more

Manolo Blahnik

Come Shopping With Me - A Summer Evening Affair

Like I have been telling you guys, I have lots of weddings to attend in August and since they are similar crowds, I need to find a couple of new dresses.

Like I have been telling you guys, I have lots of weddings to attend in August and since they are similar crowds, I need to find a couple of new dresses. Today I found this cute navy blue dress and coordinating metallic shoes and bags in both designer and non-designer price ranges.

Navy is one of those colors that our Moms used to have shoes dyed to match. You could spend every Sunday for a month trying to find the right shade, but no matter how many stores you checked, you never seemed to come up with anything remotely close. Alas! Worry no more. Tis' the age of metallics. To accessorize this dress, you could choose either a silver or gold heel (whichever you prefer) and match your bag and your jewelry with it.

J. Crew Swiss-Dot Beach Dress, $98.00, Available here

The Designer Gold Look

Lauren Merkin's Eve Metallic Gold Clutch, $180.00, Available here

Pair it with these classically GORG Manolo Blahnik Metallic Halter Pumps. You can buy them online at Bergdorf Goodman. They sell for $565.

The Designer Silver Look

Lambertson Truexs Jenny Clutch in old silver. It sells for $650 and you can buy it here at Shirise.com

Once you've tried on Brian Atwood's Metallic d'Orsay Pumps, you won't ever want to take them off. They are super comfortable and stylish. These babies won't ever go out of style. You can buy them at Saks.com and they sell for $545.

For Gold and Silver Accessories at Non-Designer Prices, read more

hair accessories

Have a Good Hair Day Instantly!

Your hair might be one of your most important accessories - after all, you wear it every day!

Your hair might be one of your most important accessories - after all, you wear it every day! But we all know that not every day can be a good hair day. On days when your hair needs a little help, here are some great options to pump up the volume:

Net-a-Porter has marked down this summery blue Pucci Hair Tie. All the beauty of a flawlessly tied scarf without the hassle of getting it just right. Was: $95. Now: $71.25

For more conservative occasions, Nordstrom is offering this understated, yet fashionable France Luxe Buckle Barrette for$40.

Lots more great hair accessories, so read more

Handbags

Bag, Borrow or Steal Update!

For those of you who liked the idea of "borrowing" your designer handbags (and our apologies to those of you who didn't!), our friends at Daily Candy have managed to score a great deal with Bag, Borrow or Steal.

For those of you who liked the idea of "borrowing" your designer handbags (and our apologies to those of you who didn't!), our friends at Daily Candy have managed to score a great deal with Bag, Borrow or Steal.

Just type in Candy 1 at checkout and get three months of free shipping!

Happy Shopping!

Johnson and Johnson

Today's Tip: Baby Powder Your Hair

If you are a blonde (whether natural or not) like me, you know that your roots can start to look a little greasy if you don't wash your hair every day.

If you are a blonde (whether natural or not) like me, you know that your roots can start to look a little greasy if you don't wash your hair every day. A cool tip that I learned that I wanted to pass along is that a little dash of Baby Powder can help absorb the oils.

So, the next time you don't have time to wash and dry your hair before running out the door, just sprinkle a little powder and you are good to go! Johnson's Baby Powder available here for $5.29.

Old Navy

How Cute Are These Shoes?

I think these metallic kitten-heeled shoes from Old Navy are the cutest, most affordable shoes I have come across in a long time!

I think these metallic kitten-heeled shoes from Old Navy are the cutest, most affordable shoes I have come across in a long time!

You can purchase them for $15.00 at Old Navy. Click here to purchase them online.

Also going on at Old Navy right now, take 20% off your ENTIRE online order, if you have a Old Navy, Gap or Banana Republic credit card. Now that is a deal! Click here to start shopping.