Like any human being on planet earth, I love a good laugh. And if I can marry a good laugh with some fashion inspiration, I'm even happier. That's where the gals at Fashion Binge come in. Penned by my pal Tamar Anitai (and her equally-as-delightful friend Catherine), this blog lives up to it's tagline, with "so much style, you'll want to vom."
Tamar and I are soul sisters when it comes to fashion details, in particular, jewelry and accessories (we love a good stud, what can I say?) So, I was particularly keen to sneak a peek inside her bag. In her own (very colorful) words, here's what she's packing:
The bag itself is from Eryn Brinie. I love it because the studs are kind of subtle, but even empty, the bag is REALLY heavy. It isn't real leather (meaning I could afford it), and when I first got it, it smelled so chemically. It was like something that grew out of Three Mile Island or something. I thought I was going to air it out overnight on the porch I don't have -- the smell was THAT intense.
- Wallet: It's kitschy and plastic (two of my favorite attributes!), by "Darling Dynasty," and I got it at Exit 9 (one of my favorite gift stores) after the turnlock on my Hayden-Harnett leather wallet broke, and they wouldn't fix it! So after that, I was like fuck it. I'm off leather wallets for a while.
- Dooney & Bourke coin purse: My "work wallet," which holds my work ID, receipts, whatevs. Handy because it always has extra change or a surprise forgotten dollar!
- Eyelash curler: I just bought a new one from Sephora. Still box fresh!
- Raybans: ice blue!
- Point cards: I have one for Sephora and one for Chop't. I get unnecessarily excited about accruing points. It's sad. I know I can eventually get a free salad, but I keep banking the Sephora points, and I don't even know what I can someday redeem them for. Like, perhaps if I rack up enough points, they'll make me the CEO or something? That'd rule.
- Lipsticks and stuff: A SPRAYPEN hand sanitizer (gah! so smart!) I got when I did the Avon 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer this past October; my Laura Mercier black gold eyeliner; My Elie Faas bullet lipstick (blood red! BRILLIANT blue-red shade); Stila Kajal liner in Topaz -- my daytime liner -- it's like a big, fat, opaque nude/ peach and brightens and widens my eyes (seriously, if this is the ONLY liner you EVER buy, then it should be the only liner you ever buy); Maybelline Shine Sensational Watermelon Punch gloss, and this random but excellent lipbalm from Denim of Virtue. They make excellent denim AND a great lipbalm. Weird, right? Oh, and MAC "Way to Love." My biz-casual shade.
- Hayden-Harnett coin purse: holds my subway card. My co-blogger, former roommate and all-around bestie Catherine gave me this as a bridesmaid gift. SCORE!
- Aleve. So strong it oughta be illegal.
- iPod and BIG-ASS HEADPHONES. Matador the beef jerky people sent me these. I have no idea why, but thanks! I had amazing Senneheiser ones that JUST broke when I tried to plug them into the headphone jack on a recent flight. SCREW YOU, CONTINENTAL AIRLINES! Oh, and to make matters worse, I plugged them in to watch The Blind Side. My time would've been better served watching two straight hours of local car dealership commercials or credit rating commercials or something. THAT'S how bad The Blind Side was.
- Tiny Sanrio mirror: A little gift from my little sister!
- Cloth-covered notebook: Got this at the Brooklyn King Con comic book festival when I volunteered there. I used to record my workouts when I was going to Crossfit somewhat regularly, but lately this thing's been enjoying a run on blank pages!
- CO Bigelow lavender peppermint hand lotion -- because I be ashy!
- Bowery Hotel pen -- I stayed there the night of my wedding, and don't think for ONE SECOND that I didn't walk off with every pen in the room.
- Work Blackberry
- Real-life Blackberry, because I'm paranoid work's reading my emails. This one is exclusively for texting, personal emails, and, of course, cat videos.
Read more of Tamar's genius and hilarity over at Fashion Binge and (some small entertainment site I've never heard of called) MTV Buzzworthy.
For almost as long as I've been reading blogs, I've been reading The Beauty of Life. With an enthusiastic take on products and unfettered good taste, writer Jamie Allison Sanders has since become a member of my treasured 'circle of trust.'
After years working in fashion and years writing about beauty, I knew that a jaunt in Jamie's bag would be interesting, to say the least. But even I was unprepared for everything that she's toting around in her chic Tano bag! Here's the rundown, in her own words:
- Kate Spade green leather wallet
- Audio Chi headphones (I won them and I'm in LOVE! They drown out everything!)
- Ralph Lauren glasses
- Bayer Aspirin (the only thing that keeps my migraines at bay)
- Stila brown suede cosmetics case (part of a set that I got YEARS ago, I don't even remember what came inside of it!)
- Altoids (because, as Anthony Michael Hall says in Sixteen Candles, "Fresh breath is a priority in my life.")
- iPod 80GB with red hard case
- Bumble and bumble multicolored ponytail holders
- House keys with my Indiana University keychain (Go Hoosiers!)
- Boscia Fresh Blotting Linens in Green Tea (perfect before I head into an event!)
- MetroCard (I walk most places, but I have it just in case!)
- Business card case from Laila Rowe (no longer available)
- Blackberry Curve
- BCBGeneration Dania Purple Suede Pumps (no longer available)
- Forever 21 hooded cardigan (no longer available)
- Shu Uemura Replenishing Eye Gel
- Shiseido #5 Eyeshadow Brush
- Stila Lip Glaze in Fruit Punch
- Sally Hansen Lipnotic Gem Gloss in Rich (Without at LEAST two of these in my makeup bag, I don't feel my lips will have adequate sparkle!)
- M.A.C Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 in Fuchsia Fix
- M.A.C Eyeshadow in Banshee
- Dior Addict Lip Polish #002
- M.A.C Dazzleglass Creme in My Favourite Pink
- BonneBell LipSmacker in Kiwi (I always have at least one of these in my purse!)
- Bobbi Brown Sheer Color Gloss in Sailor
- Sonia Kashuk Sheer Lip Color and Sheer Glossy Tint in Paradise (For those gals who want a red lip without intense commitment!)
- Sally Hansen Lipnotic Gem Gloss in Sparkling
- Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara (My mascara of the moment. Can you say lash drama?)
- Sonia Kashuk eyelash comb (Better than any other comb I've tried -- and I've tried a LOT.)
- M.A.C Blush Ombre in Azalea Blossom (I've been using this as an eyeshadow -- the purple and pink shades swirled together make the most unbelievable shadow combination!)
- M.A.C Lustre Lipstick in A Rose Romance (The absolute perfect pale pink lipstick)
- Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm
Whew! That's quite a bounty in Jamie's bag....I'm curious, how does yours compare?
Despite the fact that I need more beauty products like I need a hole in my head, I live - LIVE - for Beauty.com gifts-with-purchase. They are the absolute best! The Spring 2009 edition is no exception.
Created in collaboration with designer Shoshanna Gruss, the spacious and durable beauty case features a retro-inspired floral print in spring’s modern, bright palette with two polka dotted waterproof interior compartments. The packable shape, carrying handles, exterior easy-access pocket and water-resistant surface make the bag an ideal no-spill, travel accessory. Best of all, the goodies inside (valued at $120) include full and deluxe sample size versions of some of Beauty.com's best selling products:
- LORAC Breakthrough Performance Foundation
- ARCONA Booster Defense Serum
- Stila High Shine Lip Color in Amber
- tarte Blushing Bride Cheek Stain
- Frederic Fekkai Coiff Lifting and Texturing Spray Gel
- skyn ICELAND Glacial Face Wash
- (MALIN+GOETZ) Assorted Hair Care
- Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener
- Jane Iredale Eye Gloss in Champagne Silk
- Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara
- Ken Paves Healthy Hair Shine Serum
- Bliss Lemon + Sage Soapy Sap
- DDF Daily Protective Moisturizer
This offer is good when you spend $100 or more and while supplies last. Click this link to shop and get $10 off $60 at Beauty.com!
It was a gorgeous, fresh and natural-but-better face inspired by the rainforest at Lela Rose this morning. Makeup by Tina Turnbow for Stila at Beauty.com included a woodland fairy-esque green eye using the gold and green shadows from the Princess Palette, and Jade Smudgepot brushed through lashes for a little pop.
Lips were a gorgeous nude (Praline Lip Glaze) while a shimmering wash of Constellation over the models' brows and cheekbones finished the look.
Hair by the Ted Gibson salon was insect inspired (grasshoppers in particular) - high ponytails with teasing at the crown. Beautiful, with a touch of glamour but still utterly wearable.
For a peek backstage (including Ted Gibson at work), take a gander through the gallery.
To enlarge for details, click on the image above. Happy Shopping!
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