Did you know it’s illegal for hair salons to publish prices for men and woman’s haircuts at different rates? It violates the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA Code and NY Human Rights Law. Who knew? Apparently Time Out New York
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Lara Eurdolian, Pretty Connected Beauty Blog
Fashion’s Night Out 2010
Tonight is the 2nd annual Fashion’s Night Out in NYC. If there’s one thing I learned from last year is you can’t do it all. So pick an area, create a list of places you’d like to visit, and expect lines for any of the stores with larger events since they generally are the ones to hit capacity the quickest. No matter what though if you’re in NYC don’t skip it because it’s a fashionista’s Halloween and one hell of a party.
I’ve made it through (most of) my emails and here’s some exciting happenings. For more information visit fashionsnightout.com and follow them on twitter @FNONYC
Barneys New York 6 – 11PM @ Madison and 61st Street
Meet Mary-Kate and Ashley, Daphne Guinness, Simon Doonan, Alexander Wang, Jonathan Adler, Sue Devitt, David Neville and Marcus Wainwright +more. Click HERE for more details.
Henri Bendel 6 – 11PM @ 715 Fifth Avenue (at 56th St)
Marchesa, Olivia Palermo, Starbucks, Izak Zenou, Fekkai, Amazon Beauty and so much more! Click HERE for details.
Saks Fifth Avenue 6 – 11PM @ 611 Fifth Avenue (btw 49th & 50th St).
Meet designers Donna Karen, Victor & Rolf, Charlotte Ronson, Zac Posen +more. Plus Celebrity Psychic astrologer Kim Allen will be stationed at the Orlane, Paris counter and offering free readings to anyone that makes an Orlane, Paris purchase of $300+.
Bloomindale’s 6 – 11PM @ 59th Street
Ping Pong with Models and SPiN NY crew, Iron Chef Morimoto, meet designers John Varvatos,
For the Love of Fashion Rag & Bone
I got back to NYC from Burning man yesterday and it’s been a whirlwind ever since! Weeding through emails, trying to stay coordinated and create a calendar of events, but between Fashion’s Night Out and New York Fashion Week I’m at a loss. I just returned from a place where phones and computers we’re foreign and time doesn’t exist, getting back into the swing of things is a little bit more overwhelming than expected.
Fortunately, I did check my mail, and found an invitation for a private screening of ‘For the Love of Fashion Rag & Bone’, a short film by RJ Cutler (the Director of The September Issue) at the Crosby Hotel. Jetlag was not keeping me from this (that and it was sponsored by Starbucks Frappuccino, so I knew staying caffeinated would not be an issue). The film takes you on the journey with head designers of Rag & Bone Marcus Wainwright and David Neville in their final days prior to showing their Fall 2010 collection at NY Fashion Week. Not to spoil the ending but the collection is a huge success – to quote Anna Wintour “It’s very strong”.
Check it out for yourself, I found the video online for all of you to watch. Click HERE, enjoy!
Some additional pictures from the event:
Going to Burning Man
I’m taking a break this week for a quick trip to Nevada for Burning Man. I’m a little nervous considering it’s my first time and I’ll be phone-less, computer-less, shower-less… but life’s an adventure, so here we go. I’ll be back in NY in time for Fashion’s Night Out and Fashion Week. Bring on the fun!
Catwalk for a Cure Pink Dress Fashion Show
Mark your calendars Boston, on Thursday, October 14th at 7pm, you’re invited to join Practically Broadway, Inc as they partner with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure for their first annual Catwalk for a Cure: Pink Dress Fashion Show. Located at the Liberty Hotel, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, silent auction and fashion show featuring local student and established designers. All proceeds from the show and ticket sales to support breast cancer research and education.
Tickets: $100. For more information visit www.pbroadwayinc.org and to purchase your ticket click HERE.
Congratulations Michelle!
My friend Michelle recently launched a super hot 100% sterling silver jewelry line, NTO (Never Take Off). All of her pieces are hand-made (and hand-hammered). Check it out! www.ntodesign.com
Tom’s Peppermint Wave Long-Lasting Wicked Fresh Mouthwash
Mouthwash, it’s one of those products I generally have in my cabinet and yet as obsessed as I am with having white teeth, I rarely use. Partially because I’m apprehensive about the alcohol content many of them carry but mostly it’s due to the taste. I simply prefer to spend more time brushing my teeth –an action I very much enjoy. Problem is with this heat and dehydration my mouth gets totally raunchy and over-brushing (something I’m I’ve been a victim of in the past) can actually be quite harmful. Brushing in the AM and PM is enough, but what about the middle of the day when I need a pick me up?
The answer is Tom’s NEW Peppermint Wave Long-Lasting Wicked! Fresh Mouthwash. I’m from Boston so I thought I’d be disappointed with any product with the word ‘wicked’ in it and figured if it were ‘long-lasting’ it would be very strong. I could not have been more wrong; it was actually a pleasure to use it. It’s alcohol free and tasted great. I could actually gargle with it for over a minute without feeling like I would be foaming at the mouth. The secret is
Smart Cover-Up Kit
I was recently sent the Smart Cover-Up Kit and I have really enjoyed playing with it for the past few weeks. The 10-piece set comes in two tones; Light Combo and Dark Combo. Depending on your choice you’re then given 3 shades of concealing crème in addition to a Color Corrector, Moisture Primer Lotion, Cover Stick, Vitamin Beauty Stick, blending sponges, camouflage brush and a travel case. I’m generally a medium-beige in foundation so I went with the Light Combo, which includes Light Beige, Medium Beige & Dark Beige concealing crèmes. That was a mistake! I gave the Light Beige away, the Medium Beige was way to light and the Dark Beige would be my correct color if it didn’t have such strong red undertones. That said I
Gold by Giles: My Closet Would Like to Give You A Home
Photo Credit: Justin Oliver
Who wears the Gold by Giles dress better? I’ll give this one to Drew Barrymore, the face of the Gold by Giles Deacon collection; on one condition — they bring more of his designs to America! I think that’s a fair request considering they choose an American brand ambassador.
This dress is awesome! Although I’m not photogenic, I will say this: it shaped so well and is very flattering in person. The dress fits like a glove, although it does run small (especially if you’re busty). However it’s lined and ribbed to really hold everything in place. I just wish more of this collection was available in the US. I couldn’t even find an official website for the brand! Although from what I could find out, the collection is exclusive to TheNewLook.com (super cute and reasonable fashion UK site) but the assortment currently available is very limited. I want more!