Happy Valentine’s Day my loves! Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is is our date for this week. Full hair and makeup coverage from our favorite shows to come!
Nothing says love like Christian the Lion’s story. I tear up everytime I watch this!
xoxoPretty Connected
Molly Sims kicks off New York Fashion Week 2010 in style, hosting Gen Art’s “The New Garde Show.” The show featured the collection of Project Runway Alums, Daniel Feld and Wesley Nault’s new fashion line, WESFELD, winners of the Plastics Make It Possible competition.
Here’s what Molly Sims had to say:
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The gowns (and custom made shoes) were positively stunning! See our photo gallery below.
The wildly entertaining and ever so charming Jackie Collins is at it again with her latest novel, ‘Poor Little Bitch Girl’. No one does scandal like Jackie Collins. Having a front row seat to the Hollywood scene, she knows how to write a page-turner, which is evident if you’ve ever read any of her 26 other books. And while Jackie is privy to all the gossip, she can keep a secret; these stories make for great characters and scenarios in her books.
In ‘Poor Little Bitch Girl’, take for instance Annabelle Maestro, the daughter of two movie stars, who later grows up and takes on the alias Belle Svetlana, Madam to the most exclusive call girl business in NYC. Annabelle changed professions once she was too old to become an accessory to her celebrity parents, and could no longer afford supporting her boyfriend’s coke habit based on her parent’s allowance. Then there is Denver Jones, the hotshot attorney and Annabelle’s close friend in high school until Denver couldn’t keep up with Annabelle’s popularity and began hanging out Carolyn Henderson, the ‘brainy kid’. Carolyn grows up to become the personal assistant and mistress to a very powerful (and married) Senator in Washington. Well these ladies are no longer in high school, and mix in a murder to the already
Roses are red, violets are blue, and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, ladies I have the perfect fragrances for you! Oh and for him too.
Carbon Aimez-Moi EDT
As a child I loved violet candies. Among my favorites were Choward’s Violet and Les Anis de Flavigny Violette. When I opened the package, an amazing scent of violets was unleashed like perfume; and I love the memory of how they made me feel every time I took them out.
You can imagine my joy when I got my hands on a bottle of the very sophisticated scent, Caron Paris Aimez-Moi (“love me”) fragrance. Voila, the fragrance I’ve been looking for (and I didn’t even know it)! A flawless blend of floral and woody notes –violet, bergamot, and anise, with hints of amber and wood, combine a perfect balance and synergy to create this very seductive fragrance without being too sweet. Light and airy, this fragrance can easily be worn from day to night. J’taime!
Price: $85/50ml. For more information visit www.beauty360.com
L’Occitaine Rose de Mai
Rose Nuit de Mai (“Night Roses of May”) Roll-on Eau de Toilette by L’Occitane is a lovely fragrance for those of you who swoon over the scent of rose. This one is like putting your nose in a bed of fresh roses. There’s even a slight hint of a woody essence, thanks to notes of sandalwood and cedar that compliments the rose fabulously.
This scent creates a very sensual, natural fragrance that I could sniff all day. And the packaging is tres chic! The roll on makes for easy application on pulse points (chest, neck, and wrists), and it’s also very portable, fitting perfectly in most purses and makeup bags. Looks like everything’s coming up roses!
Price: $16/0.33 fl. oz. For more information visit www.loccitane.com
Sephora Deluxe Fragrance Sampler for Him
Choosing the perfect scent for your mate can be very difficult (not to mention a lot of pressure). Fragrance can be a very personal choice for many and more times then not, it can be easier to get sucked into buying a brand name or an attractive bottle.
Sephora did a great thing when they created the Deluxe Fragrance Sampler for Him set taking the guesswork out of figuring out which fragrance would make the perfect gift for the men in your life. Each set contains 12 samples from their top-selling fragrances along with a gift voucher that can be redeemed at any Sephora location for a full-size product. This is more thoughtful than picking a bottle at random, with less of a risk factor. Plus it’s so much more fun to play with a variety of fragrances together, and help them pick their favorite new
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The Freedom Glow Beauty Balm (in Sunkissed) was my introduction to Revolution Organics, a very impressive product. This versatile balm can be used on lips, eyes, and cheeks; all in a one convenient stick.
Great for medium skin tones, Sunkissed is the perfect shade for me! It’s peachy-pink with a light shimmer, that lets you build color to adjust to your desired shade. For cheeks (my primary use for the balm), I apply a small amount during the day along my cheekbone for a nice, sun-kissed natural glow. For more of a classic blush look, I apply a stronger stroke, which brings out more of the pink tones to the peach. Plus it’s easy blend formula makes it effortless to keep cheeks even (and wipe off any excess if you apply too much). For eyes, I like to use a single stroke under my eyebrows for a nice highlighting shimmer effect, which not only brings out my eyes, but
Check out CharityBuzz.com Heal Haiti Auction for your chance to donate your way into New York Fashion Week. Shows up for bid include, Marc Jacobs, Adam, Manchesa, DKNY, Nicole Miller, and Ports 1961.
They are also auctioning everything from tickets to movie premieres, to designer dresses. There’s even an opportunity to chat with Orlando Bloom on Valentine’s Day (just don’t tell Miranda Kerr). Proceeds from the auction will benefit relief efforts in Haiti.
For the complete listings of auction items and form more information visit www.charitybuzz.com
While in Maui, I received an invitation to do the ‘Swing and Zip Upper Mountain Loop’ at Kapolau Adventures. Having never done a zip-line before, I had no idea what to expect. The only instruction I had, was to wear sneakers.
Upon arrival, my partner in crime, Jamie, and I were given windbreaker jackets and helmets (I got what resembled a ‘Bob the Builder’ hat, since I was told I had an awkward shaped head – always knew I was a little different). They drove us to the top of the mountain on the edge of the Pu’u Kukui Watershed Preserve where adventure began!
The five-hour excursion consisted of multiple small hikes in between four amazing zip-lines, a giant swing, and ultimately lunch on the mountain. Hands down one of the most breathtaking, amazing experiences of my life. And what a work out!
When the guide mentioned that the last zip-line was 2.300 feet, I was a little anxious about going down it, though I felt completely safe and secure the whole time. The harness
Flywheel Sports, the new indoor cycling studio founded by former New York Giant’s running back and TV personality, Tiki Barber, and legendary spin instructor Ruth Zuckerman, opens it’s doors next week. Flywheel will also feature a yoga and exercise studio.
Spin-enthusiasts, cyclists, bicyclists, triathletes, (or anyone interested in trying indoor cycling or just looking to get in shape) get excited! Flywheel offers state of the art equipment and technology. Each bike features a monitor that tracks riders rpm/cadence, resistance, and energy. Your individual performance data is then stored and available after every ride under the ‘my performance’ page at www.flywheelsports.com. This is a great feature for anyone in training or looking to monitor progress.
I was lucky to get a sneak preview of the facilities, and the opportunity to take Ruth Zuckerman’s Fly 45 class for what I can only describe as the ultimate spin experience. It’s no wonder Ruth has been credited for being part of the force behind the NYC indoor cycling craze; she is amazing. Zuckerman knows when to motivate you when you’re tired, inspire you when you don’t think you can do another second, and push you to propel your biking to the next level. Plus, they understand the importance of
What do the heroines of the hit series “24” and I have in common? When it comes to shaving products, Whish products are at the top of our list. In a recent letter to Whish, the ladies from the cast wrote, “We love the fact that Whish has taken extra special measures to develop these heavenly scented paraben-free, sulfate-free, and petrochemical-free, all-natural and organic-based shave creams that leave our legs feeling so soft and silky.”
My latest Whish obsession is their Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum (although I think it needs a new name since it’s so much more then just an ‘ingrown hair serum’). It helps calm inflammation from areas prone to bumps and irritation thanks to it’s key ingredients, wheat germ (to restore and soothe skin), yeast extract (for it’s regenerative properties), and willow bark extract (which fights against inflammation).
Use after shaving, waxing, or laser, Whish Flawless is a clear serum with a smooth application, and absorbs right into the skin, leaving no residue or marks on clothing.
I first used a sample of this product while traveling to the Dominican Republic last year. I fell victim to a cheap disposable razor and then jumped into the ocean—Oh the burn! Whish Flawless Serum instantly soothed my skin and
