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Link Love: Web Snob

eye4style — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:51:49 -0800

55 Secret Street hates to break it to you but... Lady Gaga did NOT invent "avant garde" !

Stiletto Jungle explores Olympics fashion with Ralph Lauren.

Allie is Wired takes a look at Snooki's tasteful makeover courtesy of Inside Edition.

Bag Bliss is fascinated with Alexander Wang's Darla Pyramid Clutch!

Bag Snob's new obsession - ring lizard!

Every facet of one's daily beauty regimen is included in this M.A.C assortment at Beauty Snob.

Coquette is still crazy for stripes, especially these nautical stripes with a twist from Anthropologie.

Tell Fashion Pulse Daily about what you're wearing for National Wear Red Day, and you'll have the chance to win a $25 Macy's gift card!

I'm Not Obsessed shows you how to get Fergie's Grammy dess and the look for less.

Are you looking for some new tunes? Designer Tarina Taranino tells The Jet Set Girls what's on her Jet Set playlist.

Kristopher Dukes got a coat to match her pinkie ring: Louis Vuitton Mackintosh.

Second City Style is addicted to Twitter and if you are too we are giving away a personalized Twittabling nameplate necklace.

SheFinds curated 9 awesome dresses to hide your tummy--plus, how to wear one dress four ways, like Michelle Obama.

Shopping and Info loves the Frye boots Elin Nordegren wears around town.

StyleBakery is loving Lindsay Price's ribbon necklace and found 4 affordable ways to steal her style

Stylehive is obsessed with these not-so-typical nail colors for spring... and can't choose just one!

The Beauty Stop has a few things to say about Beyonce's Grammys makeup.

The Shoe Goddess loved Beyonce's choice of these sexy Ruthie Davis Platform Sandals for her Grammys look!

Mark Your Calendars: J.Crew Bridal Sale

eye4style — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:20:17 -0800

Who: J.Crew's Weddings & Parties

What: Bridal Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses - Up to 60% off retail prices

Where: Flatotel Hotel, 135 West 52nd Street (between 6th & 7th Aves.)

When:

Friday, February 19th, 9am to 8pm
Saturday, February 20th, 9am to 8pm
Sunday, February 21st, 10am to 6pm

Happy Shopping!

White Gets 3D With Crest

eye4style — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:15:29 -0800

After growing up with a terribly crooked smile, I'm now obsessive about my teeth. They're (blessedly) straight (thanks to orthodontia) but they can never be quite white enough as I'm a major imbiber of coffee. So, at home whitening products are my friends - and trust, me I've tried them all. The best of the best have always been Crest Advanced Seal Whitestrips. I love 'em because they get the job done and they stay put during whitening, meaning that you really can talk on the phone, drink a glass of water, etc. But I have a new fave in town...Crest 3D White.

While this collection launches next month, I had the chance to check it out for the past week or so and let me tell ya, it really delivers. Teeth are whiter in just one day, with little-to-no sensitivity.

The good news is that you don't have to wait until March to get your hands on the 3D White collection -instead, you can log-on to 3DWhite.com to be one of the first to purchase the new Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips with Advanced Seal technology.

The rest of the line-up, which works in conjunction to clean, whiten and protect, includes:

Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste
Crest 3D White MultiCare Whitening Rinse
Oral-B 3D White Advantage Vivid Toothbrush
Oral-B 3D White Pulsar Advanced Vivid Toothbrush

Are you an obsessive whitener as I am? Do tell!

FTC Disclosure: Samples received for review

Haul of the Day: Elizabeth and James Tokyo Chiffon Blouse

eye4style — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:24:48 -0800

As I love to say, the fatter I get, the more I like leggings. So, while I'm busy avoiding Physique 57 and Core Fusion (seriously, it's TERRIFYING. Save me.) workouts with the girls, I'm taking the time to stock up on tunic-y tops that pair well with leggings, a la the little Elizabeth and James number above.

This gorgeous silk chiffon blouse has just the right amount of embellishment (read: almost too much) and I dig it.

I'm envisioning this beauty paired with a skinny dark denim jean or, of course, the aforementioned leggings. I'll be sure to post an outfit once it arrives, so do stay tuned.

Snag your own for $365 at www.nordstrom.com. (pssst, don't forget- Lucky subscribers save 5% at Nordstrom via Lucky Mag Rewards!)

Sniff This: Balenciaga Paris

eye4style — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:51:58 -0800

If you know me in real life, it will come as no surprise when I say that I'm a total hussy (as my friend Felicia Sullivan would say) for all things Balenciaga. The luscious leathers, intense hardware, architectural cuts (I could go on...) woo me, making me weak in the knees. The new Balenciaga Paris fragrance holds true to that precedent, thanks to the devastatingly chic bottle and perfectly complex violet, pepper and moss-based juice.

In store this month, Balenciaga Paris was created by perfumer Olivier Polge in conjunction with designer Nicolas Ghesquière. Style icon (and Ghesquière muse) Charlotte Gainsbourg (below with Nicolas) is the face of the launch and her perfectly tousled, Parisian beauty says more than a fragrance description ever could.

Ghesquière says, "“Charlotte doesn’t define herself. This fragrance is just like her.”

I must agree. Balenciaga, the fragrance, is for a woman with style and a woman with edge, but a woman who is a woman above all.

Learn more at www.BalenciagaFragrance.com.

FTC Disclosure: Coty is a client.

Link Love: Web Snob

eye4style — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:16:47 -0800

Stiletto Jungle explores the perfect shoe wardrobe with the new Jimmy Choo 24:7 Collection.

Allie is Wired has pics from The Runaways premiere at Sundance.

Bag Bliss: Sandra Bullock teams up with Coach for Charity!

You need to be a bit of a bad ass to rock this at Bag Snob.

Beauty Snob has the answer to disappearing/melting eye shadow!

Coquette loves the new Coach Poppy jewelry line by Gossip Girl's Michelle Trachtenberg.

Fashion Pulse Daily checks out the fabulous fashion that was seen in NYC when Lady Gaga mania took over the city last week

Trend Alert! Laced Up Boots. I'm Not Obsessed gives you a few options to shop for.

Did Anne get a boob job last week? Find out on The Jet Set Girls.

Second City Style knows the first question asked of a celebrity at an awards show is "Who are you wearing?" in The Red Carpet: Being Your Own Sartorialist.

SheFinds rounded up the chicest all-weather winter boots--and we tracked down the pair Fergie wore to Sundance.

Shopping and Info wants the Stuart Weitzman black boots Kim Kardashian wore recently in New York City.

StyleBakery found some sweet Valentine's Day Gifts under $25

Stylehive is saying "Meow!" in response to Alexander Wang's cat eye sunglasses!

The Beauty Stop falls for the Korres Golden Goddess Collection.

Confused about Couture? The Fashion Bomb offers a review of the season's top shows plus tips on what fashion and beauty trends you can take away.

The Shoe Goddess is in love with Valentino's whimsical interpretation of the lace trend!

Exercise Your Right to Vote: The Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards

eye4style — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:57:21 -0800

Between my day job at a digital agency and my long evenings blogging at my laptop, it's safe to say that I live and breathe social media. So, I'm thrilled to share that the folks at ideeli have partnered with my dear friends at the Style Coalition (hi, Yuli!) to create the first-ever Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards!

Of course, I've already voted for all of my faves - be it a brand Twitter channel (vote Rachel Roy!), Facebook page, etc. - but I'd love to see you get involved and cast your vote too:

The Innovator Award, Fashion 2.0

Fashion 2.0, Social Media Awards

Do you think that any amazing fashion brands were overlooked by the Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards? Do tell!

Read This: Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

eye4style — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:27:14 -0800

When Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld chose Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" for his 1989 show, few in the audience were aware of the subtle nod that he was making to Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. But the recent book release (and upcoming Sony Classics film, to be released in June 2010) COCO CHANEL & IGOR STRAVINSKY explores the little known, brief yet passionate affair that inspired their greatest works.

As both a lover of fashion and a fan of historical fiction, Chris Greenhalgh's novel is a pleasure and an indulgence to read. But readers will certainly want to prepare themselves for the delicious glimpses of the duality that defined Coco - her charm and sensuality, her manipulation and questionable morality. If you're intrigued by the House of Chanel and the legendary woman that built it, you'll love this book.

Snag a copy of your own at a bookstore near you or online at Amazon.

FTC Disclosure: Review copy received.

Victoria's Secret, I'm Not Keeping It

eye4style — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:04:19 -0800

Above, me and a hands-on Marina of Makeup Loves Me. Photo courtesy Felicia Sullivan.

I am, and have always been, a small busted girl. But looking at the photo above, you'd never freaking know it, because I'm wearing the entirely Miraculous Bra ($49.50-54.00) from Victoria's Secret.

This new-ish (okay, I'm slightly behind the times) bra claims to add two full cup sizes and I can attest, it's the truth. No false advertising here, my friends. My 34B (I'm being generous here) breasts appear to be an astonishingly large C or even a small D in the Miraculous Bra.

The Miraculous Bra inspired more than one of my friends to exclaim, "DINA, WHAT'S GOING ON WITH YOUR BOOBS?" And as seen above, it also inspired a serious case of grabby hands among some. This bra is the thing breast-loving sonnets are made of.

If you need a little help filling out your DVF wrap dress (as I did) or you'd like to experiment with large boobs for the day (who can blame you?), check out the Miraculous Bra online or at VS stores.

FTC Disclosure: Miraculous Bra received as a press gift. And what a gift it was.

Spa at Home Sunday: Molton Brown Coco de Mer Shower Gel

eye4style — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:53:32 -0800

The Brits at Molton Brown make some of my very favorite bath and body products around but the Coco de Mer Shower Gel truly brings things to the next level.

This divinely scented shower gel - infused with coconut fruit extract and honey - gently cleanses and conditions skin with a light but generous foam.

What I love most of all, is of course, the fragrance. In a crowded shower, Coco de Mer is my go-to choice when I'm seeking a scent that feels CLEAN above all else. It's simply perfect on it's own or it performs equally as well if you layer any perfume your heart desires over it.

Visit a Molton Brown boutique near your or pick it up for $28.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

FTC Disclosure: Sample Received for Review