Carine Roitfeld to Leave French Vogue

Anna Wintour and Carine Roitfeld

Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) reported this morning that Carine Roitfeld, Editor in Chief of French Vogue will be departing from the magazine in a few weeks to “focus on personal projects”.

You may remember Carine Roitfeld’s rumored character, Jacqueline Follet in the movie, The Devil Wears Prada, nemesis to Anna Wintour –I mean Miranda Priestly. Friend or foe, I wonder how this will all play out.

We will have to wait and see. WWD’s complete coverage of the story is not available until Monday. Stay tuned!

Holiday Gift Ideas: $10 & Up

1. NARS Orgasm Lust Set – $30
2. Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style 0.33 oz Eau de Toilette. Available in scents: Baby, “G”, Angel, Love and Music – $30.00/each  or $100 for the Wicked Style Gift Set (which includes all five fragrances).
3. Hourglass Extreme Sheen Set – $45
4. Victoria’s Secret Beauty Ornaments (choose from VS fragrances, lip gloss and eyeliner sets) – $10/each
5. REN Mini Body Gift Set & Mini Rose Trio Gift Set – $25/each
6. Dermalogica AGE Smart Starter Kit – $50
7. Pevonia Myoxy-Caviar To Go Timeless Renewal Set – $79
8. Michael Aram Twig Snowflake Ornament – $29
9. Tanqueray Gin – $13.99 (375mL/half bottle), $19.99 (750mL)

Okay it’s getting down to the wire. Have you bought all your holiday gifts? Lets talk through a few ideas to help you figure out what to get those remaining on your list.

There are a lot of great holiday sets available right now in the wonderful world of makeup so if the person you’re shopping for has a favorite brand, visit their website and check out their gift sets. Otherwise I recommend #1 & #3 for any picky beauty queens on your list who appreciate quality makeup. #2 is great for anyone from teenagers to your coworker looking for a little friend for their desk. Their scents tend to be on the sweeter/fruitier side. However owning a Harajuku Lover may

Alfred Kenney Event – FRIDAY 12/17

Last month, I posted about the launch of ultra chic jewelry line Alfred Kenney. Friday night (tomorrow), they will be hosting a holiday sale from 6-10pm at Perry Gargano’s Studio Shop in Brooklyn (Williamsburg). Have a drink, buy me a necklace and all will be merry! Okay fine, buy one for that special someone on your list. Enjoy!

Blake Lively the New Face of Chanel Handbags

As if my girl envy for Blake Lively wasn’t already off the charts, it’s now through the roof. The actress will be the new face of Chanel Handbags. Although no acting required, Lively obviously has mutual affection for the brand, regularly making red carpet appearances in Chanel and sitting front row during Paris Fashion Week. The photo shoot for the new ad campaign happened recently in Paris, and is scheduled to debut early next year.

Well Karl Lagerfeld, we always knew you had great taste. Now if only I could afford a purse.