I became addicted to yoga during my monthlong trip in Asia. I started each day with a 90 minute session at Space Yoga (the best!) in Taipei and though my goal was not weight loss (it was prescribed by my chiro for my pinched nerve and backpain) I ended up losing 3 pounds in 4 weeks! By the end of my trip I was pain free and peaceful plus skinny and toned, what more could a girl ask for? Late one night (jet lagged I should add) as I googled for a local yoga studio, I discovered My Yoga Online. Unlimited yoga video access 24/7 for $9.95 a month?!?!?! There are dozens of different instructors (I clicked off a few before finding my favorites, Alix Rodrigues' Power Yoga is top of my fave list!) who teach a variety of different yoga styles. You can try each until you find one that you want to practice. I love the convenience of this, I can do yoga from my iPad while traveling or just when I feel like I need the stretching. You must try this! They say you are only as young as your spine and nothing keeps your spine as supple and youthful as yoga! Go to MyYogaOnline.com here and try for yourself! Monthly $9.95 Unlimited Video Access
Yearly $89.95 Unlimited Video Access
 

After spending hundreds coloring your hair, why risk it to damage and fading in the sun? We apply sunscreen liberally on all parts of our body, why are we skimping out on our hair? If I can extend my hair color by just one week, I would be grateful - I hate sitting in the salon! UVA/UVB rays can ruin your hair just like it does your skin. The Redken Color Extend Sun Solar Screen with SPF 12 protects your hair and scalp from sun damage and replenishes drying effect of the elements. Spray this on before you go to the beach for sure, but why not just do a quick spray every morning before heading out? It is very light and does not leave a residue but it does smell like hairspray (I wish it smelled like coconut sunscreen instead). Make sure to get the top of the head where your scalp is exposed. Available at your favorite salon or Amazon for $17.

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper are a match made in glam heaven, which is why they were asked to be the new voices for MAC's "From our Lips" campaign designed to speak tot he challenges women face as the fastest new group affected by HIV/AIDS.  I received samples of both and prefer the bold red of "Cyndi Wham Up the Glam" over the "Viva Glam Gaga" which is a very pale pink (it's great for blonds, which I am not).  I love MAC colors but just wish they'd make the lip glass slightly less sticky!     
M·A·C Viva Glam Lipglass in Viva Glam Gaga and Cyndi Wham up the GLAM will be at MAC Cosmetic counters and website starting tomorrow!

A few weeks ago I went to a preview of the new brands and products that will be coming to Space NK stores in the Fall and the line that stood out most was Ellis Faas. I mean check-out those lip pens! Sleek, sexy bullets - and the colors...to die! Immediately when I got home I researched the line and the makeup maven behind the brand and found that her Lip Collection is made-up of 3 textures: "Creamy," "Milky," and "Glazed" and 27 shades, all of which have been inspired by "human colors"(think everything from the peachy hue of freckles to the vivid red of the blood that pulses through our veins).

I have one of each of the textures and all are lightweight, long-lasting, and non-sticky. If I had to choose a favorite, I'd say the "Glazed," because I like me some high-shine! But as you can see if you check-out the Ellis Faas website, no matter what texture you opt for you're getting rich, highly pigmented, gorgeous hues.

If you're planning on becoming a regular Ellis Faas shopper (and I think you will...), you might want to buy the lightweight Ellis Holder, which is a portable makeup holder that lets you slide in all your "pens" (with the exception of the powder, all of the brand's products are pen-shaped), and pop in your powder; there's also a mirror. I'm still all about mixing and matching of brands, so I don't think I'll be splurging on this, but when it hits Space NK I'm going to play around with it and see if it can accommodate some of my other handbag makeup essentials. 

How cool is Michael Angel's digital printed clothes made of high tech fabrics (just ordered a few dresses online!)?!? If you haven't been able to afford the ready-to-wear pieces now you can get his famed digital prints in the form of a chic make up bag (exclusively designed for Maybelline to celebrate Fashion's Night Out on September 10th!).  Translating and manipulating his love of art - photographs, paintings, sculptures, and digital imprints - Angel created these bags with the same nylon/cotton fabric used for his garments.  Maybelline will be hosting FNO events in Chicago and New York city-- we'll have more details next week on how to get your hands on these bags!  His coveted designs are available online: www.michaelangel.net

The ribbon sash tie really makes this dramatic and fit for a true tot diva at Tot Snob.

Fall Trend Alert! Look Sleek In Skinny Velvet Jeans at TheFind!

This is a big look right now - see for yourself at Bag Snob.

Recessionista Blog shows you How to Get Shoes by Michelle Obama's Fave Designer for Under $40!

These laced up pumps are nothing if they are not meant to evoke hotness and sex at Shoe Snob.

For those of you who have been patiently waiting for this, wait no more at Nitrolicious!

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FabSugar's featuring Celeb Style: Kate Walsh.

Emmy Awards -- The Fashion Recap at Couture Snob.

It's been quite hard to stay mum about Jo Malone's English Pear & Freesia Cologne! Months ago I went to a fabulous preview the brand hosted in a lush garden. Amidst the chilly NYC breeze I found myself in a gorgeous white tent surrounded by endless flowers, trees, and antique-looking furniture. Master Perfumer Christine Nagel was on hand to speak about her inspiration for this sumptuous fragrance. I don't usually like fruity scents, but this cologne is unlike most as it's not overly sweet. It's perfectly balanced with floral and spicy notes. In fact, it was inspired by 'To Autumn' by John Keats, making the launch of this fragrance all the more timely.

Nagel told us that it's unusual for a pear to take center stage in a fragrance and that it was challenging to recreate the scent of a pear captured just at that moment of perfect ripeness (this ties into the 'To Autumn' inspiration). The full-bodied pear note that Nagel has achieved with this cologne is now being considered an innovative technical achievement in the industry. Combined with a honeyed, liquid note of quince, the pear is undercut with white freesias and scrambling wild roses. The base notes include patchouli, white amber, and my favorite, musk and unconventional keynotes like green rhubarb help spice up the classic notes with a hint of acidity.

As with all of Jo Malone's scents, Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Cologne can be combined with other colognes. Jump for some suggestions!

Last week Prevention magazine hosted an event at the Andaz 5th Avenue hotel (which has a great lobby restaurant by the way!), to reveal the "Defy-Your-Age" product winners. To determine the winners, all of which are priced at under $50, Prevention enlisted seven leading dermatologists to test the claims of the 35 most innovative products of the year on a group of 175 women, ages 40-plus, for a period of up to eight weeks. The doctors then employed state-of-the-art equipment like the Visia Analysis Machine to measure which products best delivered on their claims using before and after skin analysis. The teams investigated seven categories of products including eye and night creams; lip, neck, and brown spots products; peel treatments; and day lotions with SPF.
 
This is such an awesome study that Prevention does every year. I love that they go beyond opinion to do their own tests and it's nice to see that drugstore brands can often deliver noticeable results. A feature on the award winners, why they work and how to use them for best results can be found in the October issue of Prevention. Jump for the list of winners!

I tried this yet merely out of curiosity, since I'm buying lots of new black clothes, why not a few black products!?!?  It's funny how the beauty industry reflects the mood of the runway.  But does it really work?  While I found it to be very cleansing due to the peeling action, it was also a bit messy.  My skin felt soft and the texture was noticeably smoother.  I think what attracted me the most (besides the trendy black appeal) is that it's made without parabens, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals and all of that other scary stuff.  I use different brands constantly for this reason, so that I'm not exposed to the same chemicals over and over.  It's also beneficial to challenge your skin often but make sure you test all new products on the inside of your wrist to avoid allergic reactions like I suffer often.  (Hazards of a beauty blogger). Sephora.com   $34

Top: Hilary Duff; Left: Stephanie Pratt and Giuliana Rancic

Usually these things are pretty basic, you get your hair touched up and nail polished applied. But Byron & Tracey offered full blown services - I got my hair colored which is what this salon is known for. Well, they're known for many things, mainly their celebrity following thanks to Rachel Zoe who brings all her clients here. Celebrities were here actually getting ready for the Emmy's with last minute color, cut, extensions, manicure and pedicures.

The salon is beautifully minimalistic set off the beaten path in Beverly Hills. As you might imagine, be prepared to pay a handsome ransom for perfect hair but Tracey Cunningham is a god in the colorist world, many a Hollywood blondes will not trust anyone other than her golden hands on their tresses. Tracey is also the color consultant for the Redken Color Extend line. I did not get my color done by her (I'm just covering greys so it would be a bit beneath her) - Dany who is doing my hair is wonderful and charming, as with most of their staff. There was also a gifting suite sponsored by Calvin Klein's new scent Euphoria, Redken, I "Heart" Bronson for JC Penney and many others.