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Designer Spotlight: Prairie New York

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:00:22 PDT

Do you fancy girlie clothes with a special touch like a strong pleat or a jeweled neckline? Then you will like contemporary designer Prairie New York. Inspired by the city we all know and love, New York, these clothes are also designed and made in the city. The designer, Danielle Shriber, strives to create clothes that are "never too serious and always ready for fun." Can I use that as my mantra too, please? However, her unique separates translate to other parts of the world. Whether wine tasting in Napa or sipping an espresso in Milan, these designs travel far.

Prairie NY is sold at Saks and Neimans and you can find a store locator on their website.

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How Much Would You Pay For a Lipstick?

Jaime Richards — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:56:00 PST

From Tom Ford to Dolce & Gabbana, luxe lip colors seem to be everywhere these days. But how much would you pay for a premium lipstick? Some high-end brands are hoping it's upward of $30, $40, or even an astonishing $60. Often made with premium ingredients (as is the case with La Prairie Cellular Lip Color, which includes a caviar-extract among its composition), a lot of what you're paying for is the glitzy packaging and prestige factor, however.

And although it's definitely a splurge to fork over $30 or more for designer cosmetics, Karen Grant of the marketing research firm the NPD Group explains to the New York Times that it's a trend on the rise. "Women are buying less purchases, but spending more on each product. They are making meaningful choices that matter to her and make her feel good," she explained. Check out some luxe lipsticks below, and tell us: how far would you reach into your wallet to snag one?

What 15 States Would Smell Like If They Were Candles

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 05 May 2011 09:44:29 PDT

Baxter of California and original Parisian cool-girl boutique Colette have teamed up to give California its very own honorary candle: Cruel Summer ($30). While it's fittingly scented with a green floral accord "inspired by the scent and ambience of California," this definitely sounds a little bit more like So Cal to this Northern California girl. But still, it got me thinking about what other states' candles would smell like. Do you have any state candle suggestions? To read my stereotype-laden ideas, just keep reading.

Tom Ford Private Blend Lipstick - $48.00	Cle de Peau Beaute Extra Rich Lipstick - $60.00
Guerlain 'Rouge G de Guerlain' Fall Collection Lipcolor - $47.00	La Prairie Cellular Luxe Lip Colour - Sold Out
Kanebo Sensai Collection The Lipstick - Sold Out	Sisley-Paris Hydrating Long-Lasting Lipstick - $55.00
Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick - $34.00	Dior Beauty Rouge Dior - Sold Out
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine - Sold Out	Edward Bess Ultra Slick Lipstick - Sold Out
ELLIS FAAS Creamy Lips - $35.00	Yves Saint Laurent Yves Saint Laurent - Sold Out