December 2007 Archives

I don't know if I've told ya'll this, but I am from Alabama. All my life I can remember the women who have shaped me into the person I am today, insisting that they just cannot go anywhere in public without putting their lips on. I never quite understood this expression until I discovered the Chanel La Rouge lipstick. Givenchy Rouge Interdit is another of my red lipstick favorites! For years I had avoided red lipstick for fear of looking too much like my mother. Then it dawned on me that my mother is really pretty cute. I also have a love of anything French. I lived there for 5 months last year and one thing I really admire about French women is that they are always so put together. They also love their lipstick. Not wearing makeup can even look fantastic when paired with a fabu red lip. This color is dramatic and rich and you simply must try it! Chanel Le Rouge Lipstick, Saks Fifth Avenue, $19.00 - $25.00. Givenchy Rouge Interdit Lipstick, Saks Fifth Avenue, $26.00. Tonight is the perfect night to pucker up with sexy rouge lips, Happy New Year everyone!

Ring in the New Year with a solid gold facial! Cleopatra was rumored to have slept in masks made of solid 24kt gold (now doesn't that sound comfy?) Once again she was ahead of her time (she also took milk and honey baths to exfoliate from the lactic acids) as high end spas around the world are now offering facial treatments made with 24kt gold. Luxury does not come cheap, the treatments range from $300-$600 and consist of a lymphatic massage followed by a hydrating mist; micro-thin sheets of 24 karat gold leaf are then applied and misted to aid penetration into the skin. The Mar-a-lago Spa in Palm Beach, Urban Retreat in London, and Dubai's Sisters Beauty Lounge are a few of the places offering the glow of gold. Benefits are said to be the slowing down of collagen depletion and stimulation of cell growth as well as lightening of age spots. If you get a chance to check this out, let me know how you like it! I am going to try it the next time I hop over to South Beach and will give you a full report.

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Photo:Reuters/Toru Hanai - Japanese Beauty Expo

With an eye on women of color, 55 Secret Street gives you the Top 10 Beauty Secrets of 2007.
Stiletto Jungle dishes the Top 10 Sites for Designer Bargain Shopping.
Bag Bliss looks back at the top 10 celebrities and their designer handbag moments.
Bag Snob counts down the biggest trends in bags for 2007.
Coquette reveals her favorite Top 10 in Fashionable Technology for 2007.
Fashion Indie's Daniel Saynt picks The Ten Best Emerging Fashion Designers of 2007.
Bags, Bobs & Blogs: the Top 10 Fashion Moments of 2007 - Fashiontribes
KRiSTOPHER celebrates now, not the New Year, with an obi clutch.
My Fashion Life runs down the Top 10 Fashion Trends of 2007
The pessimist at Papierblog looks at the ten most disappointing moments in fashion for 2007.
Last year is so passe! Here are Second City Style's 10 Fashion Predictions for 2008! />
Stylehive brings you the top ten untraditional places to jet to for New Year's Eve!
Do you agree with eBeautyDaily's top ten beauty items she can't live without?
Tot Snob has an adorable organizer to help you keep your new year's resolution!

Whether jet-setting to Monte Carlo to attend a New Year's Eve gala,
or popping a bottle of a sublime Champagne with your petit cheri,
no matter the New Year’s occasion, you want to do it in style…especially
when the clock strikes twelve! It is important to pay close attention to every
detail, particularly when it comes to your makeup and of course those pouts
yearning for some midnight action. Lancome makes your evening that much
more fun with a collection of lip products that are sure to make smooching
a special someone a lip-lock to remember.

We love the ultra hot COLOR FEVER GLOSS, a sultry, hydrating, highly-pigmented gloss that features the patented Lip-Magnify™ applicator for a precise and even application. Offered in three bursting-with-color shades, check it out at a Lancome boutique near you! Price: $22.00

• Noise Maker (Deep crimson with sparkle)
• Cheers! (Clear with gold sparkle- a great gloss to layer over your old gloss to give it extra shine.)
• Midnight Kiss (Pale pink)

I am conflicted about getting dressed before putting on my make up; if I am wearing a light color, I risk getting make up all over it so I usually make up before getting dressed. But if I am putting on a crewneck or turtleneck sweater, I risk smudging my lipgloss, mascara or eyeliner so I will dress prior to making up. But what about the days I don't decide what to wear until after I do my make up? Sounds trivial and my husband rolls his eyes when I mention it but seriously, how annoying to find half your mascara on your face after slipping on your top? Luckily I found the answer in Shiseido's Eraser Pencil. No matter what you smudge, a quick swipe and your face is back to flawless. I know, a Q tip dipped in make up remover will also remove any mistakes but then you have an even bigger smudge. Trust me, this is the way to go. $16 at Sephora.com

Get sexy smokin' hot eyes with Nars Night Series. A palette of gorgeous shadows that will allow you to smolder all night long. Just remember, think Natalie Portman, not Tara Reid, both girls who rock the smoky eye look with very different results. Get NARS Night Series Mini Eyeshadow Palette

Get ready to pucker up this New Year's Eve with Philosophy's trio of yum yum lip gloss called Kiss Kiss Kiss. What better way to cozy up when the ball drops than a big smooch with your hot date? Get philosophy lip shine, kiss, kiss, kiss, the holiday lip trio at Sephora.

I have really thin hair. I shy away from wearing it down because it falls flat so easily and I end up looking more casual because my hair is hanging limply around my head. That problem was totally solved when one of my friends sprayed my hair with Heat Seeking Liquid Hair Plumper from T3. This stuff is really amazing! It coats the hair without weighing it down and makes it feel like every strand of hair has tripled. I had awesome, flouncy cocktail party hair that stayed bouncy and full all night. This works with the heat so apply it on towel dried hair and blow dry to your heart’s content. You will be sure to turn heads the rest of the night! $38 at Sephora.com

I have been using La Prarie cellular eye cream since I was 18 years old and I always say it is the reason I still get carded. And though I switch off with other eye creams regularly (Sisley, Natura Bisse, Chanel Sublimage), it is La Prarie eye cream that remains my #1 eye saver. I recently started the La Prarie Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Lift cream and it is incredible, perhaps even better than my old faithful cellular eye cream. It is rich without being oily and hydrates the eye area instantly. There is no greasy or oily residue which may get in your eyes, just pure hydration and instant firming from real extracts of caviar (yum!). I am seriously addicted and may stick with this one for a while. La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Lift Cream $275 at Saks.

If you are not ready to take the dive to the deep end of luxe products, ask for a sample. Do not cut the top of the pouch as it dries up the cream inside. Instead, use a safety pin and puncture a small hole at the top front of the packet. Push the cream to the bottom before puncturing to ensure you get max use of the sample. This way should last you quite a few days so you can tell how the product is working on your skin.

Merry Christmas all!

For fab necklaces look to Jewel Snob.
Purseblog wishes you a merry Christmas!
Tot Snob has an adorable keepsake rattle.
Last minute Christmas gift at Bag Snob.
Check out Bellasugar's beauty awards for 2007.