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Summer Reading: BookSwim the Netflix of Books!

Calling all avid book readers (or in my case wanna-be-avid-book readers), break out your summer reading lists and sign up for BookSwim.  Similar in concept to Netflix, Book Swim is an online books & textbooks service that for a monthly charge allows you to to rent without due dates, late fees or shipping charges.

There are 4 levels of membership:

  • Light reader (3 books at a time) – $23.95/month
  • Casual reader (5 books at a time) – $29.95/month
  • Avid reader (7 books at a time) – $35.95/month
  • Devout Reader (11 books at a time) – $59.95/month

How it works: Browse their selection of books and add any of interest to your ‘Pool’ (which is the equivalent of your ‘Queue’ on Netflix).  You can then organize and prioritize the order.  Then depending on which plan you signed up you’ll receive the books in order of your pool.  If for any reason one of the books is not available, you will get an email in your inbox asking you prefer to have the next book in your Pool sent or to wait for the book to be back in stock.  From there the books are shipped to your doorstep with a prepaid envelope for you to return them at your convenience.  You don’t have to return all the books at once, in fact they recommend

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Poor Little Bitch Girl by Jackie Collins

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

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A Night to Remember…

Lara Eurdolian, Francois Nars, Simon Doonan

Having recently ordered Francois Nars’ latest book NARS 15×15, I could not pass up the opportunity to see the man behind the brand that began my career in beauty almost 5 years ago (and I wanted my book signed!). So I began my evening at Barneys, where Mr. Nars (alongside Simon Doonan) was more than gracious with his time and appreciation for my past work with NARS. Having the opportunity to see Francois Nars again and reunite with some of the makeup artists and NARS team was very special for me.

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He signed my book ‘For Lara, with many thanks and love, Francois Nars’! My copy and I are going to have a very long and loving life together. The book is stunning and the proceeds will be donated to 15 charities selected by the featured celebrities.

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I then made my way to the Kiehl’s Since 1851 Flagship Store to celebrate the holidays with

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Beauty Brief

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Here are some headlines that caught my attention this month:

* Francois Nars launched his latest book 15×15 (only 1500 copies!). Get it while you can.

* This weekend, Bernard and Ruth Madoff’s government auction brought in over $1 Million. The proceeds will go toward reimbursing victims who lost their investments in the Madoff scam.  PETA wanted Ruth Madoff’s furs to be donated to the homeless, to keep them warm this winter.

* Privately owned, highly regarded (just ask Prince Charles and First Lady Michelle Obama) fragrance brand Creed will open it’s first doors in the US on Madison Avenue in December.

* Tim Burton’s exhibit officially opens today (and will be up until April 26) at MoMA.  Burton’s influence on film and art has had a heavy impact on the fashion industry.  WWD reported last week the Dollywood trend for Spring 2010 is no doubt attributed in part to Burton’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland premiering March 5, 2010.  I’m so excited!

* Gossip Girl’s costume designer Eric Daman will launch his latest book, You Know You Want it: Style-Inspiration-Confidence, on December 15. Available on Amazon now to pre-order. You know what I want? That dress Serena wore to Rufus and Lilly’s wedding. Oh and Jenny’s sequence dress that she’s wearing in the group shot on their website, and-I’ll stop. I could play this game all day.

* James Franco joins the cast of General Hospital for 2 months. Drool!

* Kate Moss’s motto, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”.  Well she must feel great!

* Concerns/rumors of Sammy Sosa’s sudden change of skin tone being due to a skin infection or byproduct of alleged steroid use have been put to rest. The former Chicago Cubs slugger was reported saying “It’s a bleaching cream that I apply before going to bed and whitens my skin some.” Keep that cream away from me! Pictures HERE.

* After 25 years, Oprah is ending her run of the Oprah Winfrey show in 2011.  But considering the debut of OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) slated to launch in 2011, perhaps a new talk show will be in the works.

* Tomorrow, November 23, Bergdorf Goodman unleashes their holiday window!  You know where to find me.

NARS 15×15 Project

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In celebration of NARS 15th anniversary, Francois Nars launched his latest book 15×15.  This 40 page book features 15 beauty and fashion icons including Naomi Campbell, Marc Jacobs, Amber Valletta, Daphne Guinness, and Isabella Rossellini, captured through the lens and artistry of Francois Nars.

Priced at $80 ($98 with shipping), the proceeds from the project will be donated to 15 charities selected by the celebrities. The cost is a little steep, but considering it goes to many great causes, and is a limited edition (only 1500 copies are being made), get it while you can. I missed out on buying his first book, X-Ray, and I’ve been kicking myself ever since. Now when is Mr. Nars’ next PA? I’d like my book signed.

Visit 15x15project.com for more information including the charities involved, behind the scenes footage, images and to purchase.

October 8th Francois Nars at Saks Fifth Avenue

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Happy 15th anniversary NARS Cosmetics!

In celebration, Francois Nars will be signing copies of his books X-Ray (1999) and Makeup Your Mind (2001) as well as the limited edition NARS Loves New York Set with any purchase.  This is a HUGE honor.  I was once told I had a ‘better chance of meeting God’ than Mr. Nars.   So there you have it, anything is possible.

Lets go!

October 8th, 1:30-3:00pm

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

611 Fifth Avenue at East 50th Street

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Nicole Williams ‘Girl On Top’ Book Tour

Meet Nicole Williams and celebrate the launch of her latest book, Girl on Top.   Her book tour will be coming to The Limited near you, bringing runway shows, private sales, and networking parties along the way.  So enjoy a cocktails and mingle with fellow GOT’s. Don’t miss it!

RSVP at www.girlontopbook.com/tour/

Nicole Williams 'Girl On Top' Book Tour

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