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What's in my bag: My top beauty picks for Fall

SKIN


Inspired by nano-technologies, Diorskin Forever takes foundation to the extreme with an innovative, no-transfer, waterproof formula that lasts – even in extreme conditions. The patented Nano-Stretch Network™ creates a micro-aerated, invisible mesh for perfect color and finish, while Hydra-Gel System™ regulates moisture for optimal comfort. Keeps skin flawless and radiant hour after hour.

My color is Honey Beige... and it is so smooth and creamy... gives your skin a dewy glow without looking greasy. Buy here.


EYES


We all know how much I love my thick, heavy and black eyeliner, but Lancome's Artliner in Blueberry caught my eye (no pun intended). The blue hue adds another dimension and ups your glamour-chic factor... this is a must-have for Fall. Buy here.


CHEEKS



There's nothing more alluring than a perfectly flushed cheek. Benetint mimics the natural blush of a woman... coquettish but not gratuitous... use sparingly. Buy here.


LASHES



One thing I cannot leave the house without is mascara. I am obsessed with long lashes and Bad gal does the trick! Rich black is usually my go-to, but for a more dramatic effect, I've been opting for Deep Blue Violet. Buy here.


LIPS


Lip Venom was the very first lip plumper on the market, creating the lip plumping category for the beauty industry. The tingly gloss uses essential oils to enhance lips' natural color and shape by increasing circulation. The result: fuller bee stung lips. The secret behind Lip Venom is a blend of essential oils, which include cinnamon, wintergreen, and ginger, that cause the blood to rush to the surface of the lips, flushing and swelling them slightly. The gloss also includes jojoba and avocado oil that moisturize and give the lips intense shine. You end up with a shiny, naturally rosy pout that cannot be achieved by wearing ordinary lip gloss. I have been dying for Blair Waldorf's plump and rosy lips! Now I can have them with Lip Venom... I was skeptical at first, but after trying it, I'm a fan for life... it's time to pucker up! Buy here.


SCENT



Philosophy's Falling in Love, is the perfect Fall scent. Sweeter than Summer and spicier than Winter, it combines all things flirty with a twist of mischief... he'll never forget your scent with this one. Buy here.

Street Chic: Liquid Leggings

From leather to PVC, show your tough-chic side in the season’s hottest staple

Leopard boots exude animal magnetism.

Photo: Kelly Stuart

Leggings get a casual-cool vibe from a denim shirt and tie-dye tee.

Photo: Kelly Stuart

Naughty meets nice in a pretty pink cardigan and fierce lace-up boots.

Photo: Kelly Stuart

Who: Karolina

What: Go for structure with a strong-shouldered blazer.

Wear: custom-made leather pants

Photo: Kelly Stuart

A slouchy pair meets its match in a loose-fitting tee.

Photo: Kelly Stuart

A ruffled blouse and open-toed booties lend a chic edge.

Photo: Kelly Stuart

Who: Selvana Roman

What: Converse kicks and a cheeky tee are a playful pairing.

Wear: Lee jeans, Sass & Bide T-shirt

Photo: Kelly Stuart

An ultrafeminine tunic and fitted leather jacket add a glam touch.

Photo: Kelly Stuart

Who: Rebecca

What: A tweed topper and striped tee clash beautifully.

Wear: Balenciaga leather leggings, Elizabeth Malone sweater, Opening Ceremony boots

Photo: Kelly Stuart

Who: Olivia Palermo

What: An elegant white coat and two-tone flats offer a double dose of style.

Wear: Darryl K

Photo: Kelly Stuart

from elle.com

It's on with Alexa Chung

Falling back in love with her... happy she is looking slightly healthier...

the new faces we're buzzing about

We loved seeing Miranda Kerr at Balenciaga and a seven-months-pregnant Jourdan Dunn at Jean Paul Gaultier, but we're happy to report that Spring was one of the healthiest newcomer seasons in recent memory. With first-name-onlys like Raquel and Coco and recent stars such as Sigrid Agren and Toni Garrn making very select appearances, if not sitting out the month entirely, the door was wide open for some lithe young things to make their mark. —Romney Leader

from style.com

1. 1. anastasia kuznetsova (next)

   What's a fashion season without a powerhouse Russian commanding front-row attention? Anastasia Kuznetsova made some buzz in New York when she took opening honors at Rodarte, Hervé Léger, and 3.1 Phillip Lim, but the little matryoshka didn't slow down until Miu Miu in Paris.
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2. 2. bregje heinen (women direct)

   We're smitten with this Dutch teen's edgy-adorable features. Stella McCartney is, too: Bregje Heinen was the only new face on the roster at the designer's Spring show. She also made appearances at Lanvin and Balenciaga. Oh, and her name? It's pronounced brechk-ye.
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3. 3. constance jablonski (marilyn)

   OK, this isn't Constance Jablonski's first season, but the French export did land on more runways than any other model, including Balmain's all-star lineup. With her tawny locks and cheekbones you could slice a baguette with, the question is, what took everybody so long?
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4. 4. frida gustavsson (img)

   A wannabe stylist and self-professed geek, Frida Gustavsson may be just as happy playing computer games as she is posing, but with her mile-long legs, this Stockholmer is a natural on the runway. Just ask Jil Sander's Raf Simons or Dries Van Noten.
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5. 5. jacquelyn jablonski (ford)

   Jacquelyn Jablonski (no relation to Constance) hails from the same shoreside town as Bruce Springsteen, so it's no surprise that this New Jersey catwalker was (sorry, we couldn't help ourselves) born to run. Her sporty good looks made her a shoe-in at MaxMara and Celine.
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6. 6. keke lindgard (wilhelmina)

   Hoops phenom Keke Lindgard skipped the start of her sophomore year at a Hawaii high school, but for good reason. After winning a local modeling competition, she was swiftly added to the Spring '10 circuit. A stellar run in Europe made this all-American girl the season's dark-horse story.
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7. 7. lyndsey scott (click)

   Lyndsey Scott made headlines last season as the African-American with a Calvin Klein exclusive. This time around, the New Jersey native booked Prada and Gucci—quite a feat for someone who was scouted only after posting her own headshot online.
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8. 8. mirte maas (women)

   Mirte Maas hails from a quiet town in southern Holland, so we'll forgive the Alexander Wang opener for looking, well, terrified as she took to the designer's cement runway for her debut. When it came time to take first-exit honors at Yves Saint Laurent, though, her perfected stride and icy stare looked just right.
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9. 9. patricia van der vliet (new york models)

   Did you know that the Prada show featured a third-runner-up from Next Top Model? Patricia van der Vliet competed in Holland's Cycle 4, but it wasn't until she got the ax that her career took off. We bet Tyra wishes she could boast a discovery who would go on to close Balenciaga and open Louis Vuitton.
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10. 10. shu pei qin (next)

    You may recognize Shu Pei Qin from previous Chanel Haute Couture shows (and a number of other runways), but there's no denying that the frequent Vogue China girl exploded in Europe this season. The Shanghai native turned up at Fendi, Marni, and Alexander McQueen.
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From one Candy to another... single tear.

Condé’s Ax Takes Candy

by Britt Aboutaleb

If you see anyone from Condé Nast today, make sure and give them a hug, or at least a pat on the back.

It feels like the publishing house, home to Vogue, W, Glamour, Vanity Fair, Lucky, has been suffering through layoffs and cutbacks for ages. Two weeks ago they cut dozens of employees on the business side, but this week, they’ve begun their editorial liquidation.

Yesterday came word they let almost twelve Glamour editors go including Deputy Editors Ellen Seidman and Maryellen Gordon, both of whom been with the magazine for over ten years. Today, WWD announces that both Executive Fashion Editor Candy Pratts Price and Contributor Laird Borrelli-Persson will leave Style.com.

We had to read the sentence about four times to really believe it. Candy, who got her start at Vogue in the 80’s, is the kind of the core of Style.com. When her contract’s up in 2010 we’ll be out daily doses of her creative humor, CandyCasts and brilliant eye. WWD mentions that she’ll devote more time to Vogue, but given the state of things that might not be the best backup plan.

From Fashionista

The City Introduces Freddie Fackelmayer (from the Cut)

She can see his reflection in his eyes and his skin.Photo: Courtesy of MTV

At last, Whitney Port's rumored new fictitious boyfriend arrived on The City last night. His name is Freddie Fackelmayer, and he beyond exceeded our expectations in the tan-and-shiny-skin department. Whitney could not have found a more polished, more orange fellow to date. Of course no one this tan, shiny, and skeevy can work out well. But her ex Jay is on tour having sex with other women, so she needs to get some action, too! Sadly, she somehow still hasn't figured out that Freddie the real-estate developer — who summers in the Hamptons and Nantucket, blow-dries his hair, probably has more boat shoes than she has orange dresses (which is to say a lot), and has probably slept with her friend Samantha — is exactly the kind of New York douche she needs to avoid.

Lesson 1: Shopping!
Do: Buy shoes if you’re independently wealthy and getting paid some astronomically unfair sum to babble nonsense on TV. Whitney and Samantha peruse the shoe section in Jeffrey, play with shoes, and don’t buy or try any on. We would have hated them if they bought a new pair of YSLs or something, but loved them for living out our unfulfilled spring shoe fantasies.
Don’t: Throw change into a fountain and wish for cute boys. MTV already hired them, ladies!

Lesson 2: Sourcing hot boys.
Do: Go where the lifeguards are. Whitney and Samantha go to a party at Bergdorf celebrating hot lifeguards (why weren’t we invited?). They could be dumb as bricks, but Whitney claims she doesn’t want a relationship, so who cares?
Don’t: Go to STK wearing a baggy sweater vest and bra. While Whitney and Samantha are trying to flirt with sexy lifeguards uptown, Roxy is at STK having drinks with some average dude whose name we can't be bothered to remember or look up. Of course she picks a guy with stubble. Of course she winds up in one of the most desperate sceney scenes on the West Side. Of course she wears only a baggy sweater vest with her bra entirely exposed. And of course she talks shit about Whitney.

Lesson 3: Being a good roommate.
Do: Have a life of your own. As in, go on dates when your roommate has something better to do (hot lifeguards) than hang out with you.
Don’t: Expect your roommate to take you around all the time. It’s interesting that Roxy expects Whitney to babysit her and take her wherever she goes because Roxy seems so intent on leading Whitney into her traps with her badass-ness, like a puppy into a pond with a strip of bacon. But she complains to her date that Samantha didn’t invite her to the party. “It’s weird — I feel like she excludes me on purpose,” she says. Well, with the pants she wears in public …

Lesson 4: Wearing pants.
Do: Wear actual pants.
Don’t: Wear those leggings with slashes in the sides with just a T-shirt. Roxy does this at work one day. Whitney tells her she looks "sexy," like this is a good thing. Perhaps she lacks the vocabulary: A more fitting word might have been "ridiculous" or "inappropriate" or "desperate."

Lesson 4: Choosing a man to get some action with, part 1.
Do: Talk to the hottest boys in the room. It’s unclear if Whitney and Samantha truly chose the finest lifeguard specimens, but we’re guessing not because little Harry Fackelmayer from Greenwich was a Monet if there ever was one.
Don’t: Continue talking to the Monet if he’s a stereotypical New York douche. Here is what Whitney learns about Harry in her first few moments with him: He’s 21; he’s from Greenwich; he’s staying at the Yacht Club; he’s not that hot; he’s shiny; he’s overeager; Samantha knows his older brother from the Hamptons. Of all the things that turn her off, it’s his age, which is probably why he actually tells her he and his older brother Freddie would love to go with her to her ex’s BBQ so they can make him jealous. A classy gent would have thought that plan was weird, gone for another drink, and never returned, at which point Whitney could have smacked Samantha for having the bad idea to invite them.

Lesson 5: Networking.
Do: Be friendly with your co-worker, even if you don’t like her. Olivia’s story line involves no boys and is therefore almost entirely negligible this episode, but we can’t ignore her professional endeavors entirely. Joe forces Erin to let Olivia come to a fabulous Elle party at Carol Smith’s apartment so she can meet the Elle bigwigs and mingle with designers. Erin doesn’t trust Olivia to act like a decent professional human being, but Joe wants her there. At the party Olivia chats to everyone but Erin. This is her time — when the alcohol flows fast and free — to get on Erin’s good side.
Don’t: Tell your boss you knew everyone already. After the party Olivia tells Erin she already knew everyone there. What a good little socialite! Erin asks if she has any exclusive stories for them yet. Olivia doesn’t, which doesn’t make any sense if she really is friends with these people already. Erin scolds her for spending more time air kissing than trying to get scoops. When Erin offers to help Olivia with work, Olivia gets up and walks away. She probably had more important things to do than look at Style.com on her computer while Erin talks at her. Like put on more lip gloss!

Lesson 6: Going to a party where you will probably run into your ex, or into his friends at the least.
Don’t: Invite a crew of preppy-ass potential suitors who obviously won’t fit in. Let’s all take a moment to remember Jay and his BFF Adam. Shaving was not a daily requirement. Bathing might not have been either. They’re members of the “plaid mafia.” They don’t play tennis. This episode we see their living quarters are grungy. Of all the boys Whitney could bring to make them jealous, preppy, shiny people are not them. That set only gives Jay (and us) something to endlessly mock Whitney about.
Do: Make plans to meet potential suitors later. If Whitney were truly classy, she’d have looked as hot as possible without being skanky, gone to the party with only Samantha, and then said she had to meet her friend Freddie — “you don’t know him” — and dipped early.

Lesson 7: Choosing a man to get some action with, part 2.
Don’t: Go for the cookie-cutter New York douche. This is a classic mistake new girls to the city make. Whitney sees Freddie and becomes a melty mess at Jay’s BBQ. But WHY? Freddie Fackelmayer is a real-estate developer who starches his shirts and goes to the Hamptons and Nantucket regularly, where he probably engages in family tennis tournaments. He probably not only has a pair of Nantucket red pants, but wears them at least twice a month with a shirt from either Black Dog or Vineyard Vines. And boat shoes. He also probably pays Bliss prices to have his favorite facialist come over every morning to wax him (like a car) after his spray tan. Whitney must only find him sexy because in a way he’s exactly the opposite of Jay, who treated her like total crap. Also she wants to get in on the Hamptons action (another classic new-to-the-city-girl mistake).
Do: Try to find someone who isn’t made of plastic. Finding a nice guy in the city is not easy, but it’s not that hard to find a guy who doesn’t wax, tan, and put Vaseline on his teeth every day.

Lesson 8: First dates.
Don’t: Say you want to go to Nantucket with your new douche suitor. Freddie — looking totally overdressed in a big fat necktie — tells Whitney on their date he hangs out not only in the Hamptons but Nantucket. He tells Whitney she should go with him. Whitney says yes. Who makes plans to go away for a weekend on the first date? Samantha must really be rubbing her Hamptons action in Whitney's face.
Don’t: Ask if he had a fling with Roxy. Women should only ask potential boyfriends about past relationships to find out why they broke up with their last girlfriends. This way they can figure out if they broke up because of him and something douchey he did. No one should ask a date about a possible past hookup. Sure, Freddie and Samantha probably had sex. Whitney doesn’t need to ask, “Are you sure there’s nothing going on with Samantha?” Freddie doesn’t know what to say and only offers, “I’m here with you now.” That’s what boys say when they had sex with someone. We look forward to many episodes of Whitney torturing herself with this information.

By: Amy Odell

The Hills Is Not to Be Confused With A&E’s Intervention (from The Cut)

The only thing that's missing here is Allison and her can of duster.Photo: Courtesy of MTV

If we learned anything this week from The Hills (and we’re not sure we did), it’s that taking shots alone at the bar is not a good idea. We actually haven’t taken any sort of shot since college, when an Absolut Citron fad caused us to lose our lunch many, many times. This is embarrassing, but sophomore year, we (and our friends) used to take like four shots ... before we even went out. [Ed: We kept a handle of Captain in our dorm room for this exact same reason.] Did we all have problems, like Holly? Maybe. But we’ve reformed, and now we’re that lame-o who declines group shots, even on birthdays. And to the people who get annoyed by this — would you rather us puke on your nice shoes? No, we think not. Which brings us back to this week's episode, which also made us feel a little queasy at times.

The saga of Kristin and Justin Bobby continues! Kristin sees “a good, sweet guy underneath,” she tells Lo, who looks skeptical. Underneath what? The shaggy hair and ITALY tattoo? Or the flakiness and unreturned phone calls? Justin makes up for missing Brody’s party by breaking into Kristin’s house and cooking her dinner. We wish they’d have shown us the actual meal. What do you think he made her? And was it good? We’d like a little more Top Chef camera work in this scene, instead of just close-ups of Kristin’s sexy pout and Justin’s robelike sweater. The happy couple discusses Kristin’s visit home, in which she spoke to her dad about Justin. (“That’s a big thing, telling papa,” Justin says, creeping us out with the word “papa.” Shudder.) And then they go into the bedroom to have sex, presumably. That’s a lot of dishes to clean up in the morning, but everyone works differently, we guess.

On to Holly and her substance-abuse issue. Seriously, this is not the show to be addressing serious subjects, as the reality-fiction line is so blurred that we end up assuming Holly’s faking her drunkenness for more screen time. Holly gets wasted at a Bolthouse event, makes fun of Spencer’s hat (finally), and generally makes a fool out of herself. “Every single second of my life is the best second of my life,” she slurs. What about all those hung-over seconds you’ll experience tomorrow morning, Holl? She dances like Elaine from Seinfeld, and Spencer compares her to himself, which is on point. Then Stephanie, expert on self-destruction, tells Heidi to confront Holly. “She needs help,” says Stephanie, while she pushes around the food on her plate and (probably) goes into the bathroom to snort some coke. So Heidi and Spencer have a talk with Holly, in which she says she’s going to break up with alcohol for good, and Spencer calls her “a long-haired Spencer Pratt.” Ha — funny mental image there.

We end with Audrina and JB; she's called him to get together “to stop the awkwardness,” and what ensues is supreme awkwardness of the most amusing kind. Justin is in rare form, as Aud brings out the best in him. Here’s his monologue, in its entirety:

“Last time I saw you two together, the claws were out. Fangs. I did feel weird about putting someone else on the back of my motorcycle. I also would never go to people that you talk to and talk to them. Who would do that? I would never do that stuff. Me and Kristin aren’t’ together, we hung out, I cooked for her. A big part of me will always have feelings for you, I don’t know what to do, feel, or say. I would never be able to say anything was better than Audrina Patridge ever in my life.”

We’ll leave you with that, folks, as no commentary could ever top it.

And now, the Unequivocal Hills Reality Index!

As real as Holly’s stellar dance moves:
• While Holly’s antics may be a bit exaggerated, her harassment of an uninterested Charlie seems pretty typical of drunken behavior.
• The fact that Stephanie keeps harping about Holly is a genuine tactic to distract attention away from her own (clearly more dire) issues.
• Brody and Jayde’s relationship seems wildly immature, and therefore real.

As fake as a toned stepmother who just happens to arrive home after yoga:
• How did Justin get into Kristin’s house? The key under her doormat? Nah.
• We’re pretty sure Holly’s decision to order a margarita at her intervention lunch was not her own.
• Poor Audrina, forced to meet up with a guy who could care less about her. MTV, stop messing with Aud’s head!

By: Emma Rosenblum

Are you ready for your close-up?

MODELS' BEAUTY TIPS

by sheknows.com

Monday, 19 October 2009 08:54

Tricks of the trade

So you've modeled only for your Facebook page.

These killer tips from girls whose business is beauty can't exactly hurt, can they?

Lisa Cant:

"At the last Michael Kors show, makeup artist Dick Page taught me a mascara trick for sexy lower lids: Start with the wand parallel to the lid, then switch it to perpendicular and run it back and forth."

Hanne Gaby Odiele:



"When I travel, I use Bumble and Bumble hair powder to keep my hair presentable between washes. I have really thick hair, so I'm lucky — I can skip shampoos."

Coco Rocha:



"A no-makeup look is key. It's amazing how a nude-colored lip makes your eyes pop."


May Anderson:

"Beauty comes from within, literally. Herbal vitamins can help with everything from mood swings to broken nails to energy levels and healthy-looking skin."

Mey Bun:

"Keeping things as low maintenance as possible means less stress and a happier me -- like using hand lotion on my hair if that's all that's available!"

Article excerpted from sheknows.com

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