Raising eyebrows, pushing the boundaries of propriety, and diving head-first into social taboos have always been part of a day’s work for pop icon Madonna.
Modernity and antiquity converge with Marni’s Winter 2012 Eyewear Collection, which consists of cheeky sunglasses in slightly retro, butterfly-shaped acetate frames and fresh vibrant colors like neon green, coral red, and blush pink.
Have you been glued to your TV screen, watching the coverage of the 2012 Olympics from London?
Overture Judith Leiber Vanessa Clutch in Tak Metallic Leather, $595
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Though British brand Molton Brown has spent over 30 years enhancing its customers’ shower and bath experiences through its top-notch shower gels, body lotions, bubble baths, hand creams, body scrubs, shampoos and conditioners, it had yet to develop a range of facial care products specifically designed to battle the skin-aging process.
When we think of making our shaving routines more eco-friendly, we typically consider how we can reduce water use or what shaving creams can be used that incorporate natural botanical extracts in lieu of harsher chemicals, along with whether these creams are packaged in bottles or jars made of recycled plastic and whether their labels were printed with non-toxic dyes.
This summer, powder blushes have been falling out of favor, replaced by creamy illuminators, gel-like cheek tints, and creamy colors that give cheeks a natural-looking, flushed appearance.
Let’s face it: in the summer heat, no one feels like sitting under a steaming hair dryer for a hot oil or deep conditioning treatment to work its magic, even though it’s one of the seasons when we most need to indulge in such a routine.
Formerly available only in light blue and metallic gold, the Ban.Do Perfect Bow Bobbis ($20 each at ShopBanDo.com) are now also available in sizzlin’ hot, on-trend fluorescent shades like Neon Pink and Neon Yellow.