QVC Serves Up Mocktails and CEW Beauty Winners

So much beauty excitement at QVC! Tonight from 11pm – 12am (EDT), the CEW Beauty Award Winners, (including Clinique, Dior Beauty, Fresh, DDF, Ojon, Kiehl’s and Philosophy) will be on QVC! Get a sneak peak at what’s going on sale at QVC.com

And if you’re looking to get your drink on (your body), QVC is serving up some of their favorite cocktail-inspired beauty favorites! Now available through their website…

  • Philosophy Papaya Passion Punch Body Lotion ($24)
  • Philosophy Tropical Daiquiri Shower Gel ($20)
  • Demeter Frozen Margarita Cologne Spray ($20)
  • Nailtini Straight Up Color Nail Lacquer in Mai Tai ($12)
  • Tarte 24/7 Lip Sheer in Champagne

Additional products from these brands are also available on QVC.com

Disclaimer: Complimentary samples of these products were given to Pretty Connected by a company representative. Pretty Connected was under no obligation to write this review. See my About/Disclosure tab for more information.

Weekend Escape with Carrera at the Mondrian Soho

Carrera Escape @ Mondrian Soho Roof

Sometimes the best escapes are the ones in our backyard. Or rather my friend Gene’s whose apartment looks into the Mondrain Soho. Taking a staycation to the next level, Carrera sunglasses hosted a two-day escape this weekend on the rooftop of the Mondrian Soho. Offering morning yoga classes, afternoon massages (compliments of Equinox), and of course a preview of the latest Carrera sunglasses collection. Don’t mind if I do…

Kaylee DeFer, Penn Badgley. Photo Credit: NickyDigital.com

Guests were free to roam around the roof and take in the view or layout on the deck and enjoy an assortment of magazines, while the handsome men of Venroy Australia circled the penthouse (gotta love the eye candy– I mean the swimsuit sponsors). The only thing sexier, were the sunglasses. I’m so into the vintage 70s racer meets Don Johnson/Miami Vice thing Carrera has going on. And with

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Azzedine Alaia Back on the Runway

Photo Credit: WWD

In his first show in 8 years, Azzedine Alaia was back on the runway for the Fall Couture 2011 showing this past week. The designer, who supposedly was offered to head up the house of Dior, appeared to be going nowhere but up as the crowd (including Sofia Coppola, Donatella Versache, Kayne West and Victoire de Castellane) applauded his triumphant finale.

Proving to be a vast success (I’ve been cowering the internet for images and reviews), the collection has been revered as well worth the wait. And apparently the long standing ovation, which didn’t end until French Minister of Culture Frédéric Mitterrand went backstage and persuaded the bashfully shy designer to face his supporters.

For more images visit wwd.com

Congratulations Erika and Bryan!

Bryan Yates and Erika Mercado

Okay future weddings I will attend, the bar has been set high! Congratulations to Bryan Yates and Erika Mercado, in what could be the most amazing, beautiful, fun, wedding I may ever witness (until I have my own). The bride planned the perfect destination wedding single handed! Although that should be no shock to any of her friends and family, she professionally produces events and photo shoots for a living.

Watching Erika and being apart of the process (even if it was just hearing about it during our regular lunches), and the big day made me believe in magic. It was refreshing to see someone enjoy all the parts of her wedding and not turn into a bridezilla or give into the stress and politics so many do. Instead, it was a everything it should be. A special day when two people unite in holy matrimony in front of their dearest friends and family.

And seriously, how beautiful does she look?  Drool over the details…

Destination: Acapulco, Mexico

Erika’s Look:

Hair and Make up: Diego Americo
Lips: Mark. Glow Baby Glow Lip Gloss
Fragrance: Un Jardin Sur Le Nil
Dress: Chloe
Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Venue (ceremony and reception): Hotel Boca Chica
Decor: Caty Gomez
Food: Kesiku (former Bond St NYC chef)
Bryan’s Suit (Groom): Paul Smith
Bridesmaid dresses: Donna Morgan Belted Chiffon Dress

How did she amp up for her big day? Erika cut out cheese, regimented herself at David Barton Gym and drank a lot of Kusmi “Detox” Tea (ahem, I got her hooked on it!).

Check out my handsome date! And yes, he's licking my face

Like a true Mexicana wedding, we started the night refreshed, then the lovebirds got hitched and the tequila came out, the jackets came off and next thing I know my date is licking my face. Chalk it up to puppy love.

 

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