November 2007 Archives

Arguably the past decade's most accomplished hair stylist, Orlando Pita is a driving force within fashion and beauty, having just been named one of the most influential people in the world of fashion by W Magazine, October 2007. His innovation and influence can be felt in experimental editorial fashion and beauty features, and in prominent campaigns, and runway spectacles worldwide. Season after season, his looks define contemporary style.

Pita has created looks for Kors, Versace, YSL, Prada, Valentino, Dior, Gucci, Galliano, and Zac Posen and has carried his expertise through many of their campaigns. Pita's trend establishing style is featured regularly in Italian, French, and American Vogue, Allure, and W. Through the strength of his collaborations with leading photographers including Irving Penn, the late Richard Avedon, Steven Meisel, Craig McDean, and Mario Testino, Pita contributes to the most dominant and respected image-making today. His views, tips and expertise are quoted regularly in publications worldwide.

It is no surprise that his unrivaled body of work has caught the eye of Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Julianne Moore, and Jennifer Connelly as well as Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce who are all clients of Pita. In 2004 Pita opened his salon, Orlo, in New York. Understated, yet elegant, his salon atmosphere is quite relaxing and free of clutter, enabling only truly beautiful work to be created and admired.

So when his PR rep contacted me and said he'd be in town for ONE day and that she could set up an appointment for me with him to style my hair, I jumped at the chance!

I just heard that the FDA will be recalling Jan Marini's Lash serum! Boooooooooo! I threw mine away this morning per the suggestion issued last week:

Eyelash product recalled

A product that claims to extend the length of your eyelashes, called Age Intervention Eyelash by Jan Marini, was recalled this week. The FDA fears that it may cause vision problems in consumers, because it contains a drug that causes increased pressure in the eye. In studies, this drug has been show to increase hair growth (hence its use in a eyelash-growing product). The FDA says that some consumers have experienced decreased vision, and that those who already have elevated pressure in the eye could be especially at risk.

If you own the product, the FDA recommends that you throw it out and contact your doctor if you've had any related health issues.

Ben at We Love Beauty dishes on the beauties at the American Music Awards last night!

You better watch out when she pulls out her cell phone! Do not lose her jeans for god sakes, this ultimate diva will have you crying all the way to Starbucks to pick up her venti half caf, non-fat, soy, no foam, extra hot (for better to throw in your face when you mess up her coffee order), 3 pump vanilla latte. Who is this super model with the hot bod and even hotter temper?

Leave your answer in comments! We will randomly select one winner from all the correct answers that are left in comments by 11:59 PM EST today.

Game Rules here!

Get all your Lancome beauty stash before the sale ends next Monday! Special discount of 20% for our Beauty Snobs. Go to the website and receive free shipping as well or print the above coupon and take it to a Lancome boutique. Enter code THANKS7 at check out!

Purse Blog is drooling over Eva Longoria's fuschia croc birkin and so are we!

Bag Snob has the Cheap Thrill bag of the week!
Totsnob's wooden toys are the perfect addition to Santa's list!

Bella Sugar reveals her Beauty Bloopers!

I am YSL obsessed, from vintage smoking jackets to this season's must have belted dress (not to mention the fab line of YSL bags), I am a YSL girl through and through. So when the house of Yves St. Laurent launched a new fragrance, I was first to jump on board to try it even though I am not one to seek new scents (I am a die hard Creed Millesime girl, it's all I have used for years and though I like buying perfume, most just sit on my counter as decoration!).

The first day I got my YSL Elle set I put the Eau de parfum on my wrists and neck, just to test out how it will wear on me. At first it was a bit strong but immediately settled into my skin. An aggressive nose with a heady floral scent (Peony – Pink Berries – Patchouli) combined with a slightly mysterious woody flavor, I was a bit overwhelmed. But as the hours wore on, it became warm and sensual, lasting almost the entire night. This is one sexy scent!

I gave the Shower gel to our Tot Snob Editor, Jori, and she reported that it was way to Gardenia-ish (but I love Gardenia!) so this is not for the girl who is afraid of smelling like a fragrant garden. The lotion fared quite well on me, almost like the perfume but a bit less aggressive. Overall, I like the new Elle scent from YSL, especially for our young and hip Beauty Snobs who not only want to be seen in the latest purple YSL Downtown bag, but also smell like the chic YSL girls in the ads. My advice is to use the lotion on a daily basis and save the perfume for evening or use use sparingly as a little goes a long way (I layered the lotion under the perfume this weekend and it lasted almost 12 hours- so you can go from work to play smelling fabulous!!) Definitely worthy of a try.... or would make great Christmas presents! The urban sleek bottles in sensuous violet hued glass are irresistible but it is the complicated notes of woody floral that will keep you coming back for more. Parfum $78 - $109, Lotion $45, Shower gel $40 at YSL.com

Update: Congrats to Sonia for guessing Julia Roberts!

If you are having trouble with this one just concentrate on her lips. She is the proud mother of 3 now so how can we not love her? Once she is ready to focus on her career again, do you think she will regain the throne of highest paid actress? Wait, that's not our question for the pop quiz, the question is: Who is this pretty woman?

Leave your answer in comments! We will randomly select one winner from all the correct answers that are left in comments by 11:59 PM EST today.

Game Rules here!

Who wouldn’t want to look like Lydia Hearst? She’s one of the most noticeable faces on the runway today. Now, Sephora is giving you the chance to do that. They’ve taken the six looks from their winter catalog and displayed them on their site along with the steps and products needed to duplicate the look. My favorite one is the Princess look that Lydia features. I just love the jade green eyes! There’s also five other dramatic, winter looks to choose from. They’re all really dramatic so you’ll probably want to tone them down for everyday use, but they’re a great inspiration to change up your makeup routine. If you’re looking for something simpler, Sephora.com also has stock of other makeup tips for you to look at. Find them all at Sephora.com

Jewel Snob loves an armload of Hermes enamel bangles!

Tot Snob found the most adorable Moroccan ballet flats from Zid Zid!

Bag Snob is obsessed with the Devi Kroell shopper bag!

Whether you're dressing up or dressing down, Coquette shares her favorite hats to wear this winter.

KRiSTOPHER gives away a Gifts.com gift certificate. And she doesn't even want brain in exchange.

Papierblog deconstructs the new season of Project Runway and plays Vegas bookmaker

Second City Style asks celebrities: Does middle age mean a fashion meltdown in "WTF Was She Thinking?": Grandma Jezebel edition

WELOVEBEAUTY.com discovers Celeb Makeup Artist Paul Starr's newest obsession.