posts by: SickaThanAverage

Baubles for the Hair — Check out the ban.do Holiday 2012 Collection

‘Tis the season for sparkly things — and why should your fingers, wrists, neck, and earlobes have all the fun?

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Fashion Pearl Jam — Coveting Rihanna’s Vintage Chanel Pearl Round Sunglasses

You’ve heard Heidi’s Project Runway catchphrase repeatedly: “In fashion, one day you’re in, and the next, you’re out.” But fashion’s changing tides don’t move in only one direction — they typically reverse course as time elapses so that, what was once deemed passé eventually gains favor once more.

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Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale in NYC Kicks Off Next Week!

Hate Monday mornings?

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CLEAN Rain Eau de Parfum Showers Your Skin With Fragrant Kisses

It’s been over 20 years since aquatic fragrances first made a splash —pun intended — in the realm of perfumery, with such gems being released in this category as Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Davidoff Cool Water, L’Eau d’Issey, and Michael Kors Island.

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Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection — A Beauty Flight To The Southwest

Southwestern motifs aren’t just trending on the style front — thanks to Bobbi Brown, makeup is also referencing the colors associated with this picturesque region, releasing collections that combine subtle, sandy neutrals and golden coral, peach, and pink hues; shimmering shades of rose, copper, and bronze; and delicious pops of turquoise.

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Kiss From A Rose — New Kiehl’s Rosa Arctica Lightweight Cream

When Kiehl’s first released its Rosa Artica Youth Regenerating Cream, a number of customers and beauty critics (myself included) commented that, while the cream did wonders to hydrate the skin, it also felt a bit thick, making it less practical for use on steamy summer days or in climates that are warm or humid year-long.

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Ciaté Caviar Manicure Kit in Candy Shop — Making Caviar and Champagne Dreams a Reality for Nail Lovers

DIY nail art may continue to thrive but, this season, we’re starting to see an exciting new trend in regards to nails — one that focuses less on particular shades or patterns and, instead, emphasizes texture.

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Donna Karan WOMAN Eau De Parfum — Femininity Redefined

Even in the realm of fragrance, fashion designer Donna Karan has refused to conform to confining notions of femininity, insisting that her scents explore every facet of womanhood rather than ill-conceived notions of “sugar and spice” or of  outdated”prim and proper” memes.

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Look of the Day — Tribal and Boho Meet Rock-n-Roll

Like most New Yorkers, I’m still struggling to find my footing after the devastation left behind by Hurricane Sandy.

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Zoya 2012 NYFW Designer Collection — Inspired by the Runway

In what seemed like the blink of an eye, Zoya went from a relatively unknown but buzzy brand beloved by beauty junkies, industry insiders, and nailophiles, to a fixture during New York Fashion Week, with nail technicians creating gorgeous looks for the models working the runway.

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