$18.50 by Origins
When I was a teenager, I had perfect skin. Then I hit my mid-20's and stress and hard living (ahem) began to take their toll. As such, I'm now in my early (VERY early, thank you very much) 30's and plagued with oily, problem skin.
This season's heinous, humid, hot weather have only exacerbated the problem, but blessedly, I have Origins new Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser in my summer beauty arsenal. This foaming cleanser is powerful AND gentle, and formulated with skin-clearing Saw Palmetto, cooling Mint and pore-minimizing Salicylic Acid.
When paired with a pea-sized amount of the Zero Oil Daily Lotion, it's been working wonders to tighten my pesky pores and to eliminate excess oil and reduce shine throughout the day.
I'm not the only one who loves this stuff - it's actually got all 5 star reviews at Origins. Snag a tube for yourself for $18.50.
FTC Disclosure: Origins is a client, and I'm grateful for that - their products are great!
While I can find a gem or two every season, I've never been much of a Juicy Couture kind of gal. But this holiday, I anticipate a style renaissance of sorts from the brand, as their new guest designer and creative consultant is none other than Erin Fetherston.
Last week, I had the IMMENSE pleasure of experiencing an intimate night out with Erin, courtesy of Juicy, and the designer gave me the scoop on what to expect from her stint at the brand. Hint - she's gotten her hot little hands on EVERYTHING at Juicy, from clothing to accessories, and yes, even the brand's iconic track suit. As Erin's signature collection is solely apparel, she admitted that designing accessories has been a real treat. Of course, we didn't just talk shop - Erin also spilled the deets on her famously perfect bangs, which she apparently trims herself. I know. I KNOW.
All in all, it was a night full of Erin's personal favorites - we enjoyed yummy local, organic fare, a beautiful Taittinger Prestige Rose, divine macarons from Macaron Cafe and my new favorite gadget, the Sony Bloggie.
Rounding out the night was the piece de resistance - a private shopping trip after hours to Juicy's Bleecker Street store, where we were given the very generous opportunity to choose any two items in store. I snagged a gorgeous ivory ruffled back cardigan that I will WEAR THE HECK OUT OF and this insanely beautiful Bird by Juicy Couture Sexton Ruffle-Back Wool Jacket, which will be perfection come fall.
Take a look through the gallery for a glimpse into my night out with Erin - and stay tuned for more details on her collaboration with Juicy Couture!
With an ass and thighs like mine, it's nothing short of AMBITIOUS to think that a pair of skinny cargo pants could work. But the J. Brand Houlihans are inexplicably THAT pair of pants that looks good on (almost) everyone.
The magic's in both the fabric (it's thick enough to hold in any unsightly bulges) and the cut. My favorite element is the ankle zip, which can (in essence) turn these into a straight or boot cut cargo in a flash.
As I am prone to do, I did snag the Houlihans in multiple - Vintage Olive and Sharkskin, seen above. Here's the rest of my Friday look:
Grab a pair of your own J. Brand Houlihans for $231 at Tobi.
Photo by Felicia Sullivan
As evidenced by my checking account balance (which all too often runs on empty), I'm a firm believer in INVESTING in the wardrobe classics, pieces that you can wear year after year without worrying that you'll look dated. A leather jacket - be it aviator, moto or biker style - inarguably falls into that category, so on my Fashion Bucket List is the perfect leather jacket by the always dark, always edgy Rick Owens.
There are a few things that are really special about this jacket - among them, the paper thin and butter soft leather (death!), high neck, and asymmetrical front zip. And while Owens has simpler styles, without the corded "spine" at the outer sleeve, I love how that small design detail subtly references skeletal structure.
The Rick Owens Sleeve-Detail Biker Jacket is available at Kirna Zabete. At $2,485, it may require the loss of a kidney, but somehow, I'll get through.
Stiletto Jungle found summer perfection in the new Tucker Cross Front Dress.
Allie is Wired shares outtakes from Dakota Fanning's gorgeous Vogue Italia photo shoot.
The coolest "Murphy bed" of bags at Bag Snob!
Beauty Snob has THE wipes for those nights when you don't want to spend too much time taking off your makeup, and you just want to fall into bed.
Coquette says pre-order your By Malene Birger sequined cardigan and more at Saks' fall sneak preview.
The Jet Set Girls found a vacation in a glass and they share the recipe for Bacardi's irresistible new cocktail!
Second City Style gives recognition to stores that cause major addiction with Shopping With Andra's Shop-Tastic Awards.
Shopping and Info loves the nude sandals Vanessa Hudgens wore by Jimmy Choo.
From black tie to beach weddings, StyleBakery.com helps you crack the wedding dress code with wearable head-to-toe looks.
StyleCaster is hosting part 2 of their freeSummer Concert Series this Tuesday in NYC with live performances by Miss TK & The Revenge, Au Revoir Simone and Lemonade.
The Beauty Stop pampers with Fresh Rice Sake Bath.
Have a need for fashionable feeds? The Fashion Bomb compiled the Top 10 Fashion Insiders to Follow on Twitter!
The Shoe Goddess thinks this navy suede Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Wedgeis the perfect wedge for fall and winter!
After evaluating my wardrobe, I've come to the conclusion that Wonder Woman has been a major influence on my style. No...wait...just listen. From my love of blue and red (paired together - that's key) to my adoration of large cuffs, the DC Comics superhero epitomizes power, strength and style.
So, imagine my excitement as I perused Women's Wear Daily today, and spotted the news that M·A·C has partnered with DC Comics to create a limited edition (of course!) color cosmetics collection featuring the illustrated superhero.
"Set for a spring 2011 launch at all MAC locations worldwide, the lineup is expected to include lipsticks, eye shadows, blush and nail polish ranging in price from $13 to $49.50. (No word on whether metal-deflecting bracelets are part of the collection.)"
Will you be lining up at your counter for Wonder Woman-insprired beauty?
It's hard to recall the exact moment that I became a walking cliché, though I'm pretty sure it was some time ago (and not actually TODAY, though the title of this post says otherwise.) You see, when I love something - a color, a silhouette, a detail - I really LOVE IT and as such, I tend to buy in multiples.
One of the least practical examples of this obsessive behavior is my unwavering, longstanding love of glittery, sparkling shoes. From French Sole and J.Crew to Miu Miu and even Swarovski-adorned Havaianas, my closet is FULL of shoes that would do Dorothy justice.
I wasn't planning on caving on glitter again (at least not anytime soon), until I spotted Whitney Port wearing Miu Miu's spectacular Glitter Oxfords. Humiliating, I know. But they were so chic and seemingly effortless, I had to snag a pair of my own for fall.
While I plan to explore some styling options, I immediately envisioned these babies with a distressed boyfriend jean or a dark denim skinny jean with a sharp blazer.
Miu Miu's Glitter Oxfords retail for $570 and are available at Miu Miu stores, though not online. Find a store locator here.
Whether you believe fur is FABULOUS or fur is MURDER, one thing is for sure, fur is HERE TO STAY in fashion.
In fact, Blackglama's latest campaign, announced today, features none other than Janet, Miss Jackson, if you're nasty, and asks the question, “What Becomes a Legend Most?” (We're pretty confident that the answer is "Fur.")
Former faces of Blackglama include Sophia Loren, Diana Ross and Audrey Hepburn, so Janet follows in truly ICONIC footsteps.
Print and outdoor ads break in September.
What do you think of Janet Jackson for Blackglama?
Yesterday was, to say the least, a DAY. A dreary, rainy and UNBEARABLY humid day, that is. In fact, when I stepped out of the office to hit the LOFT Fall 2010 preview, my sunglasses fogged up in a matter of seconds. Terrifying.
While, in retrospect, I dressed a little "heavy" for the day, I was inspired to build a look around my new Nicole Miller Glass Chandelier Necklace. Big and bold, with a multi-layered silver chain, the perfect showcase for this star seemed to be tone-on-tone gray and a simple, but perfect pair of jeans:
In a perfect world, every bag would be the Alexander Wang Rocco.
Well made, with aggressive hardware and deliciously supple leather cut to look like velvet (you can smell the dead animal from six feet away), it's recently risen the ranks to be among my very favorites. So, today, I kept things uber simple and let the bag be the star.
Head to toe, and shopping for jam at Le Pain Quotidien:
Photo by Felicia #Pave Sullivan
