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10/26-10/28 Join the Designers & Books Fair w/ Keynote Speakers Donna Karan, Valerie Steele,Todd Oldham +more

I recently discovered this really cool website, Designers & Books, which features profiles of the world’s most esteemed designers and the books that inspire them, as well as ones they have written. We’re talking all types of designers — fashion (like Donna Karan and Cynthia Rowley), architecture, graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture, product and industrial design, and urban design.

From  October 26-28, Designers & Books is hosting their first Designers & Books Fair 2012, at the Fashion Institute of Technology Conference Center in New York Citywhich includes a dynamic series of featured speakers in a variety of design disciplines including Donna Karan, Todd Oldham, Valerie Steele, Debbie Millman we well subjects such as  Cover Stories: A Conversation about Book Design, and How to Get Published in the World of Design Books.

In addition there will be an exhibition hall featuring approximately 35 design book publishers and booksellers selling their newest titles at discounted prices and also antiquarian dealers, authors signing books, and book artisans demonstrating calligraphy, book binding, and letterpress printing.

For our lucky readers, Designers & Books Fair 2012 is offering a discount of 40% or more off the listed advance-purchase ticket prices. All tickets include free admission to the exhibition hall ($10 value). Please see the main Programs or Tickets pages on our website for a full description of all programs. To access your special discount, click the links below and input the discount code at time of purchase.

Here’s the schedule:

Keynote: Designing the Future of the Design Book
Fri., Oct. 26: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Special offer price: $18 (regular price $30)
Go to: bit.ly/DBFairspecial11 Enter code: KEYNOTE2012

Book Design at Pentagram
Sat., Oct. 27: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (includes 30-min. break)
Special offer price: $25 (regular price $50)
Go to: bit.ly/DBFairspecial2 Enter code: PENT2012

Donna Karan Connects the Dots: A Conversation with Valerie Steele
Sat., Oct. 27: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Special offer price: $15 (regular price $25)
Go to: bit.ly/DBFairspecial6 Enter code: DONNA2012

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Nivea names Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza as Kiss Ambassador Couple and announce the “Kiss of the Year” Contest

On Wednesday evening, I was invited to R Lounge in the Renaissance Times Square hotel for Nivea’s announcement of their newest Celebrity Kiss Ambassador Couple and unveiling of the 2013 New Year’s Eve Program. And the couple is… Extra’s (and now X Factor host) Mario Lopez (or as I prefer, AC Slater) and fiance Courtney Mazza!

Mario and Courtney took the stage and announced Nivea’s “Kiss of the Year Contest” on Facebook which will award one lucky couple the opportunity to ring in the New Year with them on the NIVEA Kiss Stage in New York City’s Times Square and have their New Year’s Eve Kiss featured in Us Weekly! If you think your story is one of America’s Greatest Love Stories, go to Facebook.com/NIVEAUSA 

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Petra Nemcova lights the Empire State Building for Only Make Believe on Broadway

This afternoon, model, television host, and philanthropist, Petra Nemcova, flipped the switch to light the Empire State Building in honor of Only Make Believe, non-profit organization that creates and performs interactive theatre for children in hospitals and care facilities. on Broadway.

I unfortunately missed the lighting ceremony so I just took a walk to the waterfront to see the Empire State Building lit purple, blue and yellow, the colors of Only Make Believe in celebration of their annual gala, Only Make Believe on Broadway.

Go look outside your window! (Provided you have a view)

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Falling For Target w/ Kristen Bell, Rose Byrne, Nia Long, Anna Kendrick… #TargetFall

The red carpet was buzzing last night for Target’s Falling For You event hosted at Termina 5 in NYC. Falling For You is a short film featuring Kristen Bell, Nia Long and Zachary Abel showing off the fall fashion available at Target. Our three stars, Kristen Bell, Nia Long and Zachary Abel were all in attendance as well as Rose Bryne, Anna Kendrick, Condola Rashad and Anna Sophia Robb.

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Get the Look: 2 Broke Girls’ Hairstylist Reveals How-To’s used on the CBS Set

Lets face it for CBS’s hit comedy series, 2 Broke Girls, the lead characters Max (Kat Denning) and Caroline (Beth Behrs) may be broke, but there hair never looks anything short of healthy and fresh out of a salon — Max with her gorgeous frizz-free curls, and Caroline with her shiny blonde not-a-hair-out-of-place locks. Recipient of the 2012 People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy, CBS’s 2 Broke Girls is a fan favorite starring the double duty beauty team of actresses Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs. Using White Sands Hair Care, Celebrity Hairstylist Pixie Schwartz shares how she transforms the actresses hair and how you can re-create their signature looks in 4 easy steps. I’m new to White Sands Hair Care, so I’m going to need to try this out!

Kat Dennings as “Max Black” styled by Celebrity Hairstylist Pixie Schwartz:

1. Apply a curl enhancing medium hold mousse to damp hair at roots and work through to ends – diffusing without a product can create frizz.

2. Divide hair into sections and spray on White Sands Liquid Texture Firm Hold Thermal Styling Spray focusing first 

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Brad Pitt for CHANEL No.5 Launches October 15th!

CHANEL is launching their first No.5 male fragrance which stars Brad Pitt as the face of the campaign! Slated for an October 15th launch — or at least that’s the date CHANEL released for their count down so I expect to at least see the packaging or know the top notes by then. I LOVE mens fragrances (even for myself) so curiosity is literally killing the cat over this launch.

All we know are the first words from the No.5 man, himself, Brad Pitt!

What’s the Mystery? (well besides what’s going on with Brad’s facial hair — is that a goatee?), just about everything about this launch. If you’re speculating over twitter, use the hashtag #CHANELN5. Otherwise stay tuned for more details on October 15th!

9/25: Join Pretty Connected + Caress Fabulistas June Ambrose & Lilliana Vazquez for as we talk beauty and fashion

Hi Loves!

Join me and my fellow bloggers from The Style and Beauty Dr., The Fashionista Next Door, Nadine Jolie and Jenny Sue Makeup, as we host our first Google+ Hangout with Caress “Fabulistas” celebrity stylist, June Ambrose and Lilliana Vazquez!

Tune in Tuesday, September 25 from 2:30pm ET /11:30am PT as we interview June and Lilliana and share the latest fabulous finds in fashion & beauty.

To join in simply click the “Join Hangout” button on the Caress Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/102945794632081662621/posts

Fans are welcome to join the conversation and send in your questions and comments during the Google+ hangout (be sure to use the hashtag #CaressHangout).

Have a question for June or Lilliana? Share it on Caress’ Facebook page at Facebook.com/caress or tweet them @Caress using the hashtag #CaressHangout.

Talk soon!

xxLara

NYFW: “Strut” The Fashionable Mom Show Hosted by Wendy Williams

The biggest (non-fashion) trend of fashion week — besides iPads as cameras — moms! And this season they took the stage at Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for an unforgettable runway show hosted by Wendy Williams.

The crowd which consisted of (and celebrated) real moms, including actress Lisa Rinna, who walked the runway with a sexy back and white cocktail dress and then later again in a gold sequin number.  There were a variety of other moms that walked as well with their children dressed in various outfits from sporty to fancy.

All the models confirmed…

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NYFW: Reem Acra Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show (+Video)

After seeing so many sportswear shows, to say I was ready for some award show red carpet worthy gowns is an understatement. Reem Acra brought it! Finding an unusual mix of inspiration including extracting the bold, abstract energy of Aaron Young’s famous series of motorcycle inspired works. The collection is powerful, with exceptional details that brings a modern femininity to evening wear. The tailoring is executed through laser cuts, vivid colors and uniquely juxtaposed elements. Makeup by the legendary, Pat McGrath, hair by Rutger Van der Heide.

Here’s my video from the shows finale:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYg5FEW2VVs&feature=youtu.be

Side note: You’ll never guess who was sitting near me in the front row… Paula Abdul! And because I was behind her walking out, fans kept asking if I’d take a picture with their phone and then someone asked if I wanted one — and you know what… why not?

{Me and Paula}

Talk about being in the right place at the right time…

NYFW: PC Backstage + Front for the The Blonds s/s 2013 Runway Show with Amanda Lepore, Paris Hilton and Adam Lambert

Makeup by MAC, Hair by MorrocanOil, Nails by CND

There really is NO fashion show like The Blonds. It’s the show I look forward to the most every season — the energy, the outfits, the trannys… it’s so much fun! And this season the queen of this scene, Amanda Lepore was there!!!

There are 3 parts to the show — the backstage, the audience, and the runway show. Yes, all shows have all three but what sets this show apart is each of these elements could be an event in and of themselves.

The theme fore this years collection: “Psycho Beach Party”. Can you hear the JAWS theme song in your head? (You will soon.)

BACKSTAGE:

So, starting with backstage, Phillipe (The Blonds ultra sexy designer and creator) is prancing around getting beautified for he/her big moment — she’s also a model or rather the star of the show.

CND’s Kristina Estabrooks created the nails which consisted of an elaborate array of detailed designs including Shark Bites, skinny dip blue, and red caviar over CND Colour in Blackjack!

Seriously though, how ridic are the 3-D black shark nails???

MAC Cosmetics did the makeup focusing on the on the eyes . Working an exaggerated black liner below the lower lashes coupled with mega fake lashes on top for some extra drama.

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