tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326487787436845462024-03-13T01:10:40.161-07:00Parlour Theno"A salon in which to entertain guests, a chiffonier of curiosities, a menagerie of whimsy and an ever-changing repertoire of delight. Welcome!"
Welcome to Parlour Theno. A place where I post the things that catch my curious, roving eye. I'm particularly fond of magazines, independently owned stores, fashion and style, makeup and beauty, advertising and product design. Glad to have you join me!Cthenohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02243482669634583459noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032648778743684546.post-14041445397005118362012-11-25T10:17:00.001-08:002012-11-25T10:17:10.265-08:00The best of holiday beauty gift sets <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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'Tis the season...to drink mulled wine, eat gingerbread cookies, sport burgundy-polished nails, layer yourself in wool, break out the electric blanket, watch college basketball, light cinnamon-scented candles, and buy gifts for family and friends. Of course, the latter - gift giving - can be a source of frustration because deciding on the perfect gift for different types of people can be exhausting as each person has individual likes, wants, and preferences. Examples include Uncle Joe who breathes sports, cousin Jack who lives to play video games, best friend Hannah who is obsessed with baking, and so on. And then there will always be a beauty fanatic in every family. Safe to say that I fill that niche role in my family, and I know that others are out there, be they closet beauty addicts or full-blown, out-in-the-open-beautyholics.<br />
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Beauty fiends can be tricky to shop for because it is very likely that said fiends have zealously researched and tried out the things that they are lusting after, and thus know what products are currently in stores, which products will be arriving soon, and how well each product fares thanks to reviews posted on every e-commerce site from other beauty fans. A foolproof way to supply these people with the objects of their affection is to give them a holiday gift set because, more often than not, these contain bestselling, top of the line products that are packaged together, sold at veritable deals, and are limited time only. <br />
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Check out these beauty sets that take the guesswork out of gift giving, and that will make the recipient of such a set one happy little elf (too cheesy?)<br />
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<br />The Sephora fragrance sampler is an amazing choice for those that like to gift fragrances for the holidays, and yet are unsure as to which scent would appeal to the gift recipient. After all, scents are highly personal and subjective, and it can be tricky trying to home in on what to buy. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/fragrance-sampler-for-her-P376778?skuId=1457456">This kit contains 12 fragrance testers, plus a voucher for a full-sized perfume.</a> That means that the recipient can smell some of the most popular scents and decide which one she likes best, and then take the voucher into a Sephora and exchange it for a full-size bottle of her preferred fragrance.<br />
It's foolproof, it allows for choice, and at $50, everyone is happy. <br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/glitz-glam-party-sampler-P376651?skuId=1453927">Another Sephora "It Kit" that contains smaller versions of some of the bestselling luminosity-enhancing goods seen on the beauty retailer's shelves</a>. For $45, two eyeshadows, a nail polish, one mascara, one lipgloss, two bronzers, one powder luminizer, and a full-size eyeliner is included. The kit is very diplomatic, as many brands (such as Nars, Stila, Laura Mercier, Lorac, etc.) are featured.<br />
(I'm a fan of the Laura Mercier Black Karat eyeshadow and Lorac Liquid Lustre inside!).<br />
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Josie Maran, AKA the supermodel that founded her own all-natural skincare and makeup line, has presented <a href="http://www.sephora.com/moroccan-bazaar-argan-skin-hair-bestsellers-P375377?skuId=1454321">Sephora shoppers with a mega deal and all-around fantastic skincare kit.</a> Six products that contain the brand's claim to fame, argan oil, treat various areas of the skin. From a cleanser to an SPF-enriched moisturizer to a whipped body mousse, plus others, this kit will ensure that the harshness of winter weather won't touch your skin should you be wearing these Josie Maran products. And for $35, it's obviously a steal.<br />
And if you'd rather, instead of gifting it as a set, you can break up the pieces and dispense them as stocking stuffers. <br />
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<a href="http://www.beauty.com/anthony-logistics-for-men-face-kit/qxp173260?catid=298411">This beauty.com offering is an all-in-one bag of essentials</a> that almost every man can use, plus the travel bag makes carrying the goods a cinch. I've tried Anthony products before, and they smell nice and aren't irritating to the skin, so no excuses. Coming in at $35 for a whole skin routine isn't too shabby. <br />
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Shiseido sets make me weak in the knees. Shiseido is a
brand that is dedicated to providing both luxury and efficiency, and by
offering its wares in a do-it-all kit, this is a homerun. The packaging is lovely, natch. <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/shiseido-white-lucent-intensive-spot-targeting-set?ID=666545&CategoryID=14896&LinkType=#fn%3Dspp%3D36">Bloomingdales has encapsulated the products from Shiseido's White Lucent linent line, </a>all of which help to lighten and brighten.<br />
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For a gift that is truly universal,<a href="http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/gifts/womens-gifts/sweet-lemon-gift-cube.aspx"> try the adorably packaged The Body Shop Lemon Cube.</a> No matter the recipient, everyone bathes, and thus - perfect gift. <br />
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For the people that like a) surprises and b) the newest products on the market, a beauty box subscription would be the ideal way to go. Companies such as <span style="background-color: #ea9999;"><a href="http://www.glossybox.com/">Glossybox</a>, <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/">Birchbox</a>,<a href="http://www.ipsy.com/"> Ipsy</a> and <a href="http://testtube.newbeauty.com/">New Beauty Magazine</a></span> all send out monthly boxes filled with regular size and deluxe samples of some of the newest items that have or will hit beauty shelves. Most of these companies offer various subscription types, ranging from a one-time purchase for three months of beauty boxes sent up to a full year's worth. <br />
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Say you like the idea of the aforementioned grab bags, but want to personalize it by picking your own products, here is a fun accumulation of things that can be used pretty easily by almost everyone on your beauty-buying list.<br />
From Space NK Apothecary, a small space full of boutique beauty and grooming brands, comes from master hair stylist<a href="http://us.spacenk.com/META-LUSH-VOLUMIZER/MUK200007167,en_US,pd.html?start=9&q=serge%20normant"> Serge Normant's line, with the Mega Lush Volumizer</a>. <br />
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From<a href="http://www.rickysnyc.com/new-opi-skyfall-james-bond-collection.html"> Ricky's NYC is the glitzy OPI shade 'Goldeneye' from the new Bond Skyfall collection</a>.<br />
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Urban Outfitters offers an <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26508895&parentid=W_NEWARRIVALS">uber abundant assortment of hair chalk sticks in every color under the sun,</a> as well as <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25757683&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&parentid=MORE%20IDEAS&isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&guide-bn=true">an adorable Anna Sui formal dress-shaped nail color.</a><br />
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Asos gives that beauty maven <a href="http://us.asos.com/Models-Own/Models-Own-Acorn-Sponge-Set/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2364826&cid=7282&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Pink">two Model's Own rounded blending sponges</a> that will deliver an airbrushed finish to skin with every foundation application. <br />
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audiences as potential consumers - tend to do a great job of utilizing
one or several social media platforms to further their message and
appeal. Being on Twitter is great, but why not be on Instagram and
Tumblr (if appropriate) as well?<br />
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A main ingredient for
successful tumbling is consistently updated content. Another big one?
Images, words, music, visuals, and others that give followers a sense of
what the brand is about - or at least how the brand wants users to view
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Whether brands choose to incorporate personal content or simply re-tag other accounts' info, they still caught my attention. <br />
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Here are some for general perusing pleasure with samples of their posted content:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Milk Studios</b></span> - This arts-centered studio located in NYC always has several new daily posts, links to relevant articles, videos, and artists, as well as links to and from Twitter. A+ for aggregating various branches of its content to Tumblr. <br />
<a href="http://milkstudios.tumblr.com/">http://milkstudios.tumblr.com/</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fred Flare</b></span> - The rolling, random content found in this account makes it worth the visit as its an exact representation of the novelty store itself, that is, you never know what you're going to get. Albeit random, everything is always awe-inspiring.<br />
<a href="http://fredflare.tumblr.com/">http://fredflare.tumblr.com/</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rach<span style="font-size: large;">ael Ray Mag</span></b></span> - This account feels less like a planned marketing campaign, and more like a virutal account - which is actually manned by the editors behind the mag - that folds together personal behind-the-scenes of the mag pictures with artsy recipe pics via the Rachael Ray Instagram account (@RachaelRayMag), plus links to pictures, videos, and more. Just as down-to-earth as the chef herself. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Strand</b></span> - An iconic NYC bookstore that can be described as the Trader Joe's of the publishing world (employees here are mulling about, happy, helpful, and plentiful, to boot, with a wide array of fun things to look at plus reasonably priced items), this account hosts book pics, quotes, funny ideas, responses to reader's questions, and more. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Modcloth</b></span> - The indie online shop (one can usually find advertising banners amidst bloggers' sidebars), does a great job of answering user questions, posting tons of pretty pics each day (from vintage black and white photos to user submissions and everything in-between), providing links to the cool stuff that is featured, and giving viewers behind-the-scenes glimpses of the goings-on at the retailer. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Macy's</b></span> - The department store behemoth has done an admirable job of using its Tumblr account as host to artsy, fashiony, and aspirational images, even if stores like Barney's and Bergdorf Goodman are probably better suited to such things. Or are they? At least that is what this Tumblr has us asking. <br />
<a href="http://macys.tumblr.com/">http://macys.tumblr.com/</a><br />
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I love the warmth of fall scents, whether it be pumpkin, burning leaves, apple pie, tailgating, and more, so here are a few ways to pamper oneself while luxuriating in those delicious aromas.<br />
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<a href="https://www.lushusa.com/Something-Wicked-This-Way-Comes/02154,en_US,pd.html">Lush 'Wicked' bath bomb</a><br />
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And it wouldn't be a proper fall celebration without food and drink to munch on and imbibe, so here are some ideas of what could consist of a splendid autumnal feast. <br />
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<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/mulling-spice-apple-cider/?pkey=cfood-new">Williams-Sonoma Mulling Spice & Apple Cider</a><br />
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The fun part about checking out fashion week pictures is being able to play judge and jury, similar to the way audiences decree which films look worthy enough to see when viewing previews at a movie theater. More and more websites are foregoing the act of waiting to post runway pictures until an accompanying review is able to be displayed alongside it. Instead, live streamed videos and pictures are posted alongside a small blip which reveals that the review will be posted later (after a writer has had time to write it). Everyone wants to see things nownownownow, which means that we can no longer wait for a style writer to compose a stream of sentences to sum up the feel and look of a designer's collection before we actually see pictures and make our own opinions. And I'll admit that when a slew of new shows roll in, my scrolling finger gets its fair share of exercise as I vie to see every.single.look from every.single.show two.times.through.<br />
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<i>Which designer's use of lace was preferred? </i><br />
<i>Whose equestrian-chic undertone was most appealing?</i><br />
<i>Which grunge throwback was most appreciated?</i><br />
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New York: Robert Rodriguez via <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-RRODRIGUEZ/#26">Style </a><br />
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New York: DKNY via<a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/new-york/rtw/dkny.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.new-york.rtw.dkny.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00001"> The Cut</a><br />
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New York: Kate Spade via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/new-york/rtw/kate-spade.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.new-york.rtw.kate-spade.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00008">The Cut </a><br />
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Milan: Moschino via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/milan/rtw/moschino.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.milan.rtw.moschino.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00022">The Cut</a><br />
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New York: Mara Hoffman via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/new-york/rtw/mara-hoffman.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.new-york.rtw.mara-hoffman.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00007">The Cut</a><br />
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Milan: Mila Schon via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/milan/rtw/mila-schon.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.milan.rtw.mila-schon.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00001">The Cut</a><br />
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Paris: Christophe Lemaire via<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-CLEMAIRE/#9"> Style</a><br />
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New York: Narciso Rodriguez via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/new-york/rtw/narciso-rodriguez.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.new-york.rtw.narciso-rodriguez.collection-detail|currentSlide=00011">The Cut</a><br />
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London: Tom Ford via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/paris/rtw/tom-ford.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.paris.rtw.tom-ford.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00028">The Cut</a><br />
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London: Peter Pilotto via<a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/london/rtw/peter-pilotto.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.london.rtw.peter-pilotto.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00017"> The Cut</a><br />
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Milan: John Richmond via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/milan/rtw/john-richmond.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.milan.rtw.john-richmond.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00014">The Cut</a><br />
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Paris: Giambattista Valli via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/paris/rtw/giambattista-valli.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.paris.rtw.giambattista-valli.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00020">The Cut </a><br />
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New York: Donna Karan via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/new-york/rtw/donna-karan.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.new-york.rtw.donna-karan.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00011">The Cut</a><br />
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London: Antonio Berardi via <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-ABERARDI/#13">Style</a><br />
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Milan: Just Cavalli via <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-JUSTCAV/#12">Style</a><br />
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Paris: Paul and Joe via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/paris/rtw/paul-joe.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.paris.rtw.paul-joe.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00004">The Cut</a><br />
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New York: Marchesa via <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-MARCHESA/#5">Style</a><br />
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London: Giles via <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-GDEACON/#33">Style</a><br />
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Paris: Talbot Runhof via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/paris/rtw/talbot-runhof.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.paris.rtw.talbot-runhof.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00019">The Cut</a><br />
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New York: Zac Posen via <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/new-york/rtw/zac-posen.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.new-york.rtw.zac-posen.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00032">The Cut</a><br />
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London: Antonio Berardi via <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-ABERARDI/#29">Style</a><br />
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Paris: Elie Saab via <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-ESAAB/#37">Style</a><br />
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I, for one, like novelty and options. For instance, I get panicky when people ask me who my favorite band or singer is because I don't know how to tangibly measure that. When I listen to a CD from a band, I usually like a few songs, but I'll only <i>love</i> one or two (Michael Jackson's Thriller album is the sole exception to this rule). <br />
So, London's fashion week had me swooning over pieces by Giles, Temperley London, Antonio Berardi, and Erdem, with a few pieces by other designers rounding everything out.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2013RTW-GDEACON">Giles'</a><u> </u></b>offerings boomeranged from the hard-edged white and black minidresses to the airy, pastel-hued gowns that floated down the runway. I admired the ability of the house to encapsulate the multifaceted sides of womens personalities - and their closets. Sure, I would love to attend a gala in a glittering chiffon gown, but I'm equally determined to find a dress that will suit my regular daily needs while in the city, too. Not to mention that addition of a fuchsia lip that can transition from day to evening.<br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2013RTW-TEMP"><u><b>Temperley London</b></u></a> was all about the dresses and the skirt. Dresses, skirts, frocks, and gowns. All there, and all resplendent. Whether it be a vibrant red column dress, an a-line summery white halter dress, or a semi-sheer periwinkle dream in tulle...it's all gorgeous.<br />
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<a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/london/rtw/antonio-berardi.html"><u><b>Antonio Berardi</b></u></a> has mastered the glittering-but-not-in-a-princess-or-fairy-way of adding cool girl chic to any of his outfits that are dazzling, but not fruity. He combines minimalism with decadence and succeeds each time.<br />
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First up, <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/shows/2013/spring/new-york/rtw/donna-karan.html#slideshow=/services/fashion/get.fashion.slideshow.json:2013.spring.new-york.rtw.donna-karan.collection-full-length|currentSlide=00001">Donna Karan's ballet-esque neutrals via The Cut</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-VWANG/#18">Vera Wang's royal purple, off-the-shoulder dress via Style </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2013RTW-VVBECKHAM">Victoria, Victoria Beckham lemon sorbet minidress via Style </a><br />
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Ralph Lauren via <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2013RTW-RLAUREN/#32">Style.com</a></div>
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1. <b>Oscar de la Renta's dewy skin and candy-striped bouffants</b><br />
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To be honest, if someone had told me before the show that beautiful, decadent gowns would go hand-in-hand so well with streaked hair, I might have been reticent to think it would look good. But not only did it look good, I couldn't have imagined it any other way. The spark of pink in the hair provides a nice jolt and adds a cheeky touch to the opulent clothes. <br />
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Usually, fashion week runway hairstyles fall into one of two groups: the first being the beautiful looks that are completely impractical and/or impossible to recreate on one's own and the second being looks that are...uninspiring, thus not prompting anyone to want to recreate them. Skarra's gentle, cascading waves don't look overdone, prompting me to try these styles out. (Alas, without a professional stylist with me...my waves will probably turn into krinky kinks.) I also like the fact that extensions weren't added to models' hair so as to create one uniform look. Instead, gentle waves were carried out regardless of length or hair type. So democratic. <br />
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To be honest, I almost always roll my eyes when the new beauty trend of the season turns out to be "strong, defined brows", because I feel that half of the population has strong, defined brows, in which case, the look will always be - regardless of "season" - part of the "in" crowd. But this show stood out to me because it seemed that the goal of creating intentionally uniform, dark brows was to enhance each model's eyes.<br />
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I'll let you in on a secret. Nobody in my family knew how to braid hair, and as a kid I always longed for pretty braids like some of my friends had (looking at you, Jill). I think that I can find some Freudian theory as to why I am still attached to braids even in adulthood. Love 'em. Just recently learned how to braid my bangs and I almost made a cake for myself...I was <i>that</i> excited. And then these hairstylists at Tory Burch come along and make these braids that look sooo easy. Such teases, they are. </div>
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There I go again with my "strong brow" infatuation. What has this season done to me? But really, the brows work so well with the mod, winged shadow and liner that these models are sporting. <a href="http://cafemakeup.com/2012/09/11/nars-at-marc-jacobs-spring-2013/">Francois Nars, the founder of the Nars cosmetics line, was in charge of the makeup</a>, so it all makes sense as to why it was so perfect. </div>
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This (and Oscar de la Renta's) show is proof that the trend of My Little Pony-hued hair isn't slowing down any time soon. Which, personally, I'm quite happy about because I'm obsessed over Kelly Osbourne's lilac 'do (<a href="http://www.fabsugar.com.au/Alexa-Chung-Anna-Wintour-Lauren-Conrad-more-Celebrities-Front-Row-2013-Spring-New-York-Fashion-Week-24905763?slide=22">Exhibit A</a>). </div>
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For a little inspiration, here are a few shows that had amazing, one-of-a-kind looks that makes their collections utterly unforgettable. <br />
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<b>A)Alexis Mabille's S/S 2012 Couture show</b> featured models whose faces were painted to match the exact color of the gowns that they were wearing, replete with a giant, similarly colored paper flower propped atop their manes. According to <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012CTR-AMABILLE">Style.com</a>, Mabille was inspired by a photo of a model with a pink umbrella over her head through which the sun's rays cast a pinkish glow onto her face. <br />
My immediate reaction upon seeing these photos was to believe that Mabille was actually influenced by the talking flowers in Alice in Wonderland. Granted that is one of my favorite movies, so I am definitely biased, but it makes me happy to believe that that is where the <i>real</i> inspiration came from. <br />
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And how about <b>B) Chanel's Resort 2013</b> collection and <b>C) Chanel's</b> <b>F/W 2012 RTW </b>shows? The setting for the Resort collection was in the much-storied and magnificent palace of Versailles where - appropriately enough - models were decked out in pastels with Easter egg-colored bobs, rich peachy-pink eyeshadows and Chanel insignia beauty marks as throwbacks to the opulent days of Marie Antoinette's court.<br />
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And the ready-to-wear show was no less beautiful, with models sporting eyebrows bedecked in an array of glittering materials, including beads and sequins, while maintaining an otherwise sparse, minimalist facade.<br />
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But perhaps the label that consistently produced elaborate and dramatic beauty looks was <b>E) Christian Dior when John Galliano was at its helm</b>. Galliano loved the big and the bold, as he took iconic beauty looks (50s glamour, sex kitten, etcetera) to new, exaggerated heights. And the results were nothing short of spectacular. The following pictures were from, respectively, Dior's F/W 2008 RTW show, the S/S 2007 Couture show, the F/W 2010 Couture show, and the S/S 2010 Couture show. <br />
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preferred tools, will always command my undying respect and adulation.
The process of taking a blank page from a clean slate to an immeasurably
well-rendered portrait/scene/picture leaves me in awe. I'm that person
that has no problem watching an artist complete a piece from start to
finish (I mean, the artist probably doesn't like it...) but such is my
curiosity for the craft of these talented folk.<br />
This is
not to say that I haven't tried my hand at this creative outlet. As a
matter of fact, I was the undisputed horse and people sketch artist at
my school from kindergarten to third grade. Seriously. If my friends or
classmates wanted an equine drawn, they stood in line to request one of
my sketches (and I even partook in the more fantastical horsey realms
with Pegasus' and unicorn renderings). I even won a district-wide poster
drawing competition for third graders. It wasn't until sixth grade that
I got a wake-up from a fellow classmate who not so nicely pointed out
my shortcomings in drawing realistic things.<br />
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"Uh, what's
that supposed to be?" the classmate asked me with a sneer prominent on
his face as he looked at the circus drawing I was finishing.<br />
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"It's a clown. See the face makeup and balloons?" I replied.<br />
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"His
arm is squiggly...it has no shape. Humans have bones that make our arms
not look like jelly. Get lessons." He replied with a smirk.<br />
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And
I huffed and puffed, nostrils flared, in a fury that someone would
speak a harsh word about my abilities. But that art bully was, in fact, a
very good artist, and I slowly weaned myself from sketching.<br />
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Back
to present day. Despite that tragic day, I can still appreciate lovely
sketches when I see them, particularly if they are fashion or
beauty-centered. So here are some of my favorite illustrators and their
art.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jordilabanda.com/">Jordi Labanda </a>-
This Spanish-born artist has mastered the cartoonish, whimsical
sketches that enthrall both girls and women. His pieces show glamorous
men and women with perfect features having fun and living a dream life.
What's not to love? His <a href="http://www.shopmiquelrius.com/servlet/Categories?$catalog.oem=Jordi+Labanda">designs have been plastered on backpacks, office supplies and clothing</a>.
In fact, I used to have a trash bin and pen set with his artwork
featured prominently on them, and I recently bought one of his notebooks
at Target on a whim.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tibi.com/">Amy Smilovic</a> - As founder and
head designer of the clothing brand Tibi, Smilovic is used to sketching
outfit ideas. The telltale features of <a href="http://www.tibi.com/blog/category/illustrations/">Smilovic's sketches</a> include leggy models with featureless faces that have been painted in semi-sheer
watercolor tints. And the designer has been known to send custom
sketches to a few well-dressed editors and bloggers, capturing them in various outfits. (See: <a href="http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2011/12/21/sketched-by-amy-smilovic-of-tibi/">Catherine at Red Carpet Fashion Awards</a> and <a href="http://www.style.com/stylefile/2010/12/from-our-mailbag/">Style.com editor Nicole Phelps</a>).<br />
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<a href="http://jessicadurrant.com/index.php">Jessica Durant</a> -
Durant's work has been featured in various magazines such as Glamour
and Country Living, and she also sells many of her prints via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jessicaillustration">her etsy shop</a> so that everyone can have a pretty piece of the action. <br />
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</script></div>Cthenohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02243482669634583459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032648778743684546.post-50709028649697548932012-08-24T09:05:00.000-07:002012-08-24T09:05:20.237-07:00Amazing brand Pinterest pagesIs there anyone in the wide world that hasn't spent a few <strike>days</strike> <strike>hours</strike> ahem, <i>minutes</i> on Pinterest, the online "inspiration board" that now serves as a way for people to share their likes, loves, wants, and needs with a slew of other viewers? Pinterest's claim to fame isn't just acting as a website to host users likes, but instead serves as a hybrid of sorts; one part magazine, one part forum, one part instruction manual. Pinterest's function is simply to inspire, which is does by connecting users who urge each other to expand their creative horizons. It is, after all, much easier to get started on a project - be it a clothing DIY or a recipe - when you see (via her pictures posted to her Pinterest board, of course) the success your best friend had with it, as opposed to seeing the project in the pages of Martha Stewart Living, where impossibly perfect projects scare away all but the most experienced crafters.<br />
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Brands have caught on to the amazing opportunities Pinterest presents for engaging with consumers. Some have expanded onto the site by pinning pictures of their upcoming releases (example: <a href="http://pinterest.com/loftgirl/">LOFT</a>) while other brands prefer to pin photos that represent the way that they want their consumers to view them (example: <a href="http://pinterest.com/neimanmarcus/">Neiman Marcus</a>) using their brand USP.<br />
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Pinterest, like <a href="http://parlourtheno.blogspot.com/2012/08/brands-with-amazing-instagram-accounts.html">Instagram</a>, is about whetting the customer's whistle to buy or do. Whether it's by taking LOFT's approach and showcasing upcoming designs so as to increase excitement for a launch, or by surrounding consumers with images of what the brand "represents" so that said consumer will buy the product/service in an attempt to gain the same connotations associated with the brand.<br />
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Let's break Pinterest down by interests.<br />
Are you a foodie? Why not check out<a href="http://pinterest.com/kraftrecipes/"> Kraft</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/rachaelraymag/">Rachael Ray Mag</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/testkitchen/">America's Test Kitchen,</a> <br />
or <a href="http://pinterest.com/nestlekitchens/">Nestle</a>?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rachael Ray Mag</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">America's Test Kitchen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nestle Kitchens</td></tr>
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Interested in magazines? Hop on over to <a href="http://pinterest.com/glamourmag/">Glamour</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/harpersbazaar/">Harper's Bazaar</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/newbeautymag/">New Beauty</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/detailsmag/"> Details</a>, or <a href="http://pinterest.com/womensweardaily/">Womens Wear Daily.</a> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glamour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harper's Bazaar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Beauty</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Details</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WWD</td></tr>
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Some stellar clothing brand pages:<a href="http://pinterest.com/topshoploves/"> Topshop</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/marcjacobsintl/">Marc Jacobs</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/urbanoutfitters/">Urban Outfitters</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/freepeople/"> Free People</a>, and <a href="http://pinterest.com/toddsnyderny/">Todd Snyder</a>. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Topshop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marc Jacobs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Urban Outfitters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Free People</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Todd Snyder</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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How about some beauty brands? <a href="http://pinterest.com/julepmaven/">Julep</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/TooFaced/">Too Faced</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/tartelettes/">Tarte</a>, and <a href="http://pinterest.com/sephora/">Sephora</a> make the goings-on within this industry very fun to watch. <br />
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<b><i>@alice_olivia</i></b> = alice + olivia by Stacy Bendet - Pretty, colorful pictures showcase the brand's "lovely and whimsical" USP always make me feel happy when I stumble upon the latest Instagram pics. Seriously, see below umbrella picture. Smiled, didn't you?<br />
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<b><i>@rebeccaminkoff</i></b> = Rebecca Minkoff - Minkoff's line of accessories would be alluring even without an Instagram account to showcase them every day, but the team behind this brand's social media presence cranks out great stuff that makes Minkoff stand our in the forefront of my mind. From the pithy, consistently updated Twitter account to the cheeky Instagram photos, viewers get the idea that those at the helm of this brand are both talented and genuine. And funny. See below photo.<br />
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<b><i>@bcbgeneration</i></b> = BCBGeneration - Provides an easy mix of down-to-earth, fun-having photos as well as pics that exude glamour and attitude. <br />
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<i><b>@marcjacobsintl</b></i> = Marc Jacobs - I've always had the feeling that Marc Jacobs loves to push the envelope just to see how far people will go in their pursuit of fashion. I think that he has a tongue-in-cheek approach to life, taking nothing too seriously, but having fun all the same. The brand's Instagram serves as a perfect way to display images that support my theory. <br />
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<i><b>@targetstyle</b></i> = Target - Target secures it's place as the country's the foremost purveyor of chic-yet-inexpensive goods with these pics. <br />
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<b><i>@henribendel =</i></b> Henri Bendel - A store dedicated to providing its customers with decadent, gilt-edged, glitzy odds n' ends (purses, key fobs, jewelry) gives the same e-treatment via Instagram with photos of its in-store offerings and of pictures of NYC. (Side note: The holiday windows of its New York shop are <i>beautiful</i>, as is the holiday catalogue). <br />
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<b><i>@topshop</i></b> = Topshop - This British import has captured American hearts with its adorable, on-trend outfits and accessories that seem to be a fusion of the H&M, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel and Target aesthetics. <br />
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<b><i>@anthropologiecom</i></b> = Anthropologie - Anthropologie, like J Crew, has mastered the art of "disinterested chic" AKA "I'm going to plan out my outfits so that they look crisp, tailored and on-trend, but by accident. Not like I meant to." And yet I'm hooked line and sinker by these pictures that always make me want to immediately be transported to wherever said pics are taken.<br />
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<b><i>@narsissist</i></b> = Nars - Using the same username for both the Twitter and Instagram accounts, @narssisist is one to follow as the short statements always leave me intrigued and the pictures never leave me wanting. The fact that Nars products are luxurious and last forever is wonderful in and of itself, but the behind-the-scenes pictures of the brand's artists, events and goodies are always a pleasant treat. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>J</b></u></span> stands for<span style="font-size: large;"><b> J</b></span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?skuId=1124155&productId=P223416&keyword=josie%20maran%20bear&_requestid=119591">osie Maran Bear Naked Wipes</a>. Simply put, these wipes smell heavenly. When I use these wipes in Sephora to take makeup off of a client's face, said client almost always remarks about how great these smell. I wouldn't mind having this airy, fruity scent hovering around my face for the day.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>K</u></b></span> stands for <a href="http://www.sephora.com/painted-love-lipstick-P211912?skuId=1266501"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>K</b></span>at Von D Painted Love lipstick in Adora</a>. I've become disillusioned by the lack of novel colors and formulas for different lip products that have recently appeared on store shelves. Adora is a glaring exception to that lack. The color, which is like toned-down red aluminum foil, is lovely and adds a glistening sheen that other reds lack. The shade isn't too crazy as to be over-the-top or unwearable for every day, but it does stand out from the crowd. Christine from <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/kat-von-d-adora-painted-love-lipstick-review-photos-swatches">makeup blog Temptalia</a> has a lovely swatch of the shade. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>L</u></b></span> stands for<span style="font-size: large;"><b> L</b></span><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/living-proof-no-frizz-nourishing-styling-cream/3339284?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=314">iving Proof's No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream</a>. Living Proof, the company which has patented its innovative anti-frizz formulas as created by the MIT scientists that founded it, recently repackaged its styling cream - a balm that isn't too heavy, doesn't have a cloying scent and which leaves curls nicely primped without the dreaded frizz factor. The price point is a bit high, but this product does work.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>M</u></b></span> stands for <a href="http://www.makeupforever.com/products/12-flash-color-case.html#.UCsUPKM4j3A"><u><span style="font-size: large;">M</span>ake Up For Ever's 12 Flash Color Case</u></a>. This case consists of 12 different uber-pigmented cream colors that supply a generous supply of each hue with just a pinpoint of product. The colors can be easily mixed to create an even more expansive array of pigments, and these can be used anywhere on the body. I've been lusting after this kit for months. Gah, if only it wasn't a c-note.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>N</b></u></span> stands for <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/iconic-nars/orgasm-collection/"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>N</b></span>ars' blush in Orgasm</a>. Behold the top-selling blush in the nation. This lovely shimmery peachy pink literally looks great on every skin tone. I've applied this blush to the cheeks of fair, fair girls all the way through to dark, dark girls...and every.single.person.wore.it.well. Though it has a cheeky name (no pun intended), this blush deserves its position in the number one spot. Though I love the original Orgasm for the powder blush, the Nars Illuminator in Super Orgasm, which is an even more shimmery pinker version of the original, is beautiful when layered atop Orgasm along the top of the cheekbone.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>P</b></u></span> stands for <a href="http://www.sephora.com/take-a-deep-breath-oil-free-energizing-oxygen-gel-cream-moisturizer-P311182"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>P</b></span>hilosophy's Take a Deep Breath moisturizer</a>. This lightweight gel moisturizer is perfect for normal, combination or oily skin, especially in the warm summer months, as it's not a thick cream that will clog pores or make the face shiny, but it is still very hydrating. It's like a cool breeze on the skin.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>A</u> </b></span>stands for<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1489068346"><u>A</u></a></span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/bamboo-volume-uplifting-root-blast-P288535"><u>lterna</u> Bamboo Volume Uplifting Root Blast</a>. I'm a fan of mousse and dry shampoos, both of which give pretty decent volume to the hair without weighing it down. But while mousse is only good for damp hair and dry shampoo creates a "not flat" look, I've found from playing around in Sephora with this Root Blast that it delivers a seriously heady dose of vavoom to the tresses. I need one in my life.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>B</b></u></span> stands for <a href="http://www.qvc.com/smashbox-Brow-Tech-To-Go-Waterproof-Brow-System.product.A199250.html"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>S</b></span>mashbox <span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>B</b></u></span>row Tech To Go</a>. Brows can be confusing buggers. Many people want "their own brows, but a little better", as in they'd like to look more put together without their peers being able to pinpoint that brow tweaking is the culprit. For the person that doesn't want to deal with eyebrow paint, wax, or matching brow powder colors to the hair, enter Smashbox's Brow Tech To Go. This pencil is one of the most foolproof brow fillers on the market and it comes in two universal shades, a light and a dark. Basically, this is a triangle-shaped pencil with a thin point for marking in individual brow hairs and a thicker edge for shaping and coloring in broad strokes. Plus, on the end is a clear mascara for shaping unruly brows. Yet another item on my wish list. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>C</b></u></span> stands for <a href="http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/sonic_skin_cleansing_systems/sonic_skin_cleansing_system_mia2/"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>C</b></u></span>larisonic Mia 2</a>. This product comes from the inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush, and uses the same type of massage technology. The pulsating spinning brush head of the Mia 2 promises to clean skin six times better than the traditional washcloth method - in under one minute flat. There is a timer on the Mia 2 that signifies when the user should move from one part of the face to the other when cleaning, and it allows 20 seconds for the forehead, 20 seconds for the nose and chin, and 10 seconds for each cheek. Everyone that owns a Clarisonic product loves it. Simply look up reviews at Sephora and Amazon to see for yourself. People claim that their skin has cleared up in weeks when over-the-counter products and prescriptions alike were doing no such thing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>D</b></u></span> stands for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/DuWop-Venom-Gloss-0-35-Jessamine/dp/B004532DLW/ref=sr_1_4?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1344478754&sr=1-4"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>D</b></u></span>uWop Venom Lipgloss</a>. Truth be told, I've never been a huge fan of lipgloss. Generally speaking, I find most glosses to be sticky, taste nasty (admit it...you've licked your lips unintentionally and suffered the backlash of a glossy tang), not provide much color, and constantly need to be reapplied. I actually tried this lipgloss after seeing it on my mom. Lady wore it well. So I stole the bottle and tried the same color - Coral Tree, in case you were wondering - on myself. And lo and behold, it looked...really pretty. Subtle shimmer, a dash of color and understated shine. A+<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>E</u></b></span> stands for<a href="http://www.sephora.com/extra-smooth-sun-protection-lotion-spf-38-pa-P255901?skuId=1230309"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">S</span>hisheido <span style="font-size: large;"><b>E</b></span>xtra Smooth Sun Protection Lotion SPF 38 PA+++</a>. Asian and European countries are ahead of America in the realm of sunscreen, as far as I'm concerned. Most American-made sunscreens have a zinc-y smell that, once applied to the skin, creeps up the nose of anyone standing within a 10-foot parameter of said sunscreen wearer. It's like an invisible wall that screams, "I have no melanin! I need this liquid armor!" Not so with brands such as La Roche-Posay, Kose and Shiseido, the latter of which has one of the most extensive offerings of sunscreen that I've seen from a brand. Taking over a single shelf at Sephora, Shiseido has more than 15 products designed for the specific and various needs of both the face and body. The Extra Smooth Sun Protection Lotion SPF 38 PA+++ protects not only the epidermis, but the dermis as well, and the thin liquid makes in perfect for applying to the face. The lack of tangible scent only adds to its list of desirable characteristics. My skin needs this!<br />
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<span class="st">Andre's was founded by the Bollier family after they emigrated from Switzerland in 1955. The goal in opening Andre's Confiserie Suisse was to provide traditional, high-quality Swiss treats to America. </span><br />
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<span class="st">Aside from selling just sweets, Andre's also has a "tearoom" that serves a light lunch from 11-2:30, with the <a href="http://www.andreschocolates.com/menus/rivaz_menu.pdf">menu offerings changing from day to day</a>. Before, during and after lunch, coffee, tea and pastries can still be purchased. </span><br />
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<span class="st">And if a freshly prepared lunch is something that you don't have the time to sit down and enjoy, Andre's also serves to-go lunches that can be grabbed and packed up, such as the soups, baked meals and casseroles that are stocked in the refrigerator. Had my eye on the pumpkin soup, but, alas, I was in for a macaron. Sweet tooth, you see. </span><br />
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<span class="st">(So, I finally decided on a key lime Franco-Suisse macaron - a good choice. As opposed to regular French macarons, this one was less crispy and the filling was creamier instead of light and jelly-filled. The Filbert Souffle - made with hazelnut meringue and chocolate ganache - rocked.my.world. Try one. Thank me later.)</span></div>
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Nail art is hot and cool...yada, yada, yada. But why tell this when instead, I can show? For instance, simply type in 'NOTD' as a tag in an Instagram search and up will pop over 52,000 pictures of users who have captured their 'Nail Of The Day' manicures and posted them for the world to see. And so, without further ado, here is the breakdown of those making waves in the nail art scene (meaning that they are doing really, really cool things).<br />
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<li><i><span style="color: blue;">@ig_nail_art</span></i> - This user posts an assortment of custom manicure pictures that have been collected from various YouTube tutorials, blogs and other Instagram users (whom she acknowledges in her comments). Because this account tracks other people's nails, it provides links that will allow you to follow other nail fanatics. </li>
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<li><i><span style="color: blue;">@misunis</span></i> - Eunice paints nail sets and sells them via her etsy shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.misunis">www.etsy.com/shop.misunis</a>, but she also paints her own nails and uploads snapshots of the finished product each day. Good stuff. </li>
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Speaking of her etsy shop, my favorite of her designs include<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103429077/original-neon-tribal-false-nail-set"> this tribal pattern</a> and these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103430244/original-cupcake-nail-art-on-a-false">scrumptious-looking pastel cupcakes</a>!<br />
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<li><i style="color: blue;">@pixiedustz</i> - Not only does she upload daily pics of her nail designs, girl posts step-by-step tutorial pictures to go along with each manicure so that viewers can recreate them on their own nails. Not only is she creative, but the fact that she's willing to break down seemingly elaborate designs makes me like this account that much more. Because I like nice people, you see. </li>
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<li><i style="color: blue;">@thary_xoxo</i> - Hailing from Toronto, Thary S. uploads several different manicures a few times a day, most of which she enters into Instagram nail contests (as you can see when a small piece of paper with a hashtag is held up next to a manicure), which I'll bet she usually wins. Not only do I give her credit for having an amazing work ethic (two manicures per day? Respect.) but each look is very unique. </li>
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<li><i style="color: blue;">@icandynails</i> - The crazy-cool designs on this account come straight from <a href="http://icandynails.com/news-updates/">iCandy Nails</a>, a salon based in Fresno, CA. Like many 10-fingered masterpieces, these are well-rendered and colorful, but the artists take it a step further by applying three-dimensional acrylic shapes onto extreme nail shapes such as the<a href="http://icandynails.com/2012/07/simple-sailor-duckfeet-nails/"> "duck feet"</a> and the <a href="http://icandynails.com/2012/07/stiletto-with-random-nailart/">"stiletto"</a>. </li>
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<i style="color: blue;">@bedizzle</i> - B peppers her Instagram account with pop culture designs, from the Olympics to Barbie and Ken, and also with unique patterns, but her claim to fame has got to be the precision with which each nail design is created. Fingernails are not big canvases, but you wouldn't know that from the intricate designs that are flawlessly executed. Overall, a good stop to get a bit of everything.<br />
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Goldmakers plays host to several different jewelry lines (over 40, according to the Goldmakers website), but the shop also makes and sells its own line of jewelry pieces - fashioned by the in-house jewelers - some that are ready-made and others that have been custom-made per request by customers.<br />
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The store itself is laidback, unlike some of the other too-bright, overstimulating jewelry store environments. Shannon greeted me when I walked in and she answered the questions that I asked about the store, as did other employees. It was really easy to talk to everyone and we had a good conversation (photography, jewelry and blogging were the main fodder).<br />
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Some of the designers that Goldmakers displays include: <a href="http://www.alexisbittar.com/home.php">Alexis Bittar</a> (statement piece costume jewelry with bright colors and a lot of stones), <a href="http://www.doricsengeri.com/">Dori Csenger</a>i (half silk cotton and half gemstones), <a href="http://www.extasia.com/">Extasia</a> (a modern take on Victorian cameos), <a href="http://www.verameat.com/">Verameat</a> (slightly off-kilter, curious designs) and <a href="http://www.vivandingrid.com/">viv & ingrid</a> (delicate, beautifully presented, ultra-feminine pieces).<br />
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(<i>Some glorious Dori Csengeri pieces</i>)</div>
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(<i>And again, I fell in love. Middle ring</i>.)</div>
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*<b>Karl Lagerfeld and Shu Uemura</b> - The Chanel designer paired with the asian beauty brand (which recently disintegrated all of its boutiques and counters in the United States, but can still be purchased online) to create a capsule collection of makeup. <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/bazaar-blog/karl-lagerfeld-shu-uemura-collection-071812">Harper's Bazaar offered up the recently released video</a> which shows Lagerfelds rendering of the cheeky, cartoonish "Mon Shu girl". An interesting fact is that Lagerfeld claims to have used Shu Uemura cosmetics for the last decade when he sketched his designs, as he claimed that the makeup produces the most beautiful colors. <a href="http://beautyhigh.com/products-karl-lagerfeld-shu-uemura-line/">Beauty High published a first look</a> of the collection's packaging which shows the Mon Shu girl...with red eyes. Hmmm. <br />
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*<b>Sephora and Disney</b> - Beauty chain Sephora already has a few exclusive collections that it houses in-store, such as the Tarina Tarantino, Hello Kitty, Kat Von D, Tokidoki and Charlotte Ronson makeup lines. And in October, Sephora and Disney will send out a cosmetics collection centered around Cinderella, which will include fragrance, eye makeup, lip gloss and nail polish to be followed a few months later by two other, as of yet unannounced, Princess collections. <a href="http://news.instyle.com/2012/07/19/cinderella-for-sephora-makeup-collection/">InStyle recently published a photo</a> of a few of the items in the Cinderella line. <br />
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*<b>Milly and Sperry</b> - This pairing was one of those, "Why didn't we think of this sooner?" ideas. Both companies are known for producing items in classic silhouettes and simple styles with prints ranging from demure to fantastical ((For example: <a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?catId=cat90048DM&subCatId=cat100140DM&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=9155240&skuId=***7********9155240*S090&productId=7-104110&&subCatId=cat100140DM&productId=7-104110&stockNumber=9155240&subCatTabId=&catId=cat90048DM&productdisplayName=Women%27s+Authentic+Original+2-Eye+Boat+Shoe&subcatdisplayName=Best+Selling&skuId=***7********9155240*S090&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Women&showDefaultOption=true">Sperry Exhibit A (classic style)</a> and <a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?catId=cat90048DM&subCatId=cat100140DM&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=9295965&skuId=***7********9295965*M060&productId=7-104110&&subCatId=cat100140DM&productId=7-104110&stockNumber=9295965&subCatTabId=&catId=cat90048DM&productdisplayName=Women%27s+Authentic+Original+2-Eye+Boat+Shoe&subcatdisplayName=Best+Selling&skuId=***7********9295965*M060&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Women&showDefaultOption=true">Sperry Exhibit B (fantastical style)</a>). Both <a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/subcategory?subCatId=cat2400398">Sperry</a> and <a href="http://www.millyny.com/Shop/Milly-for-Sperry/">Milly</a> sell the collaborative collection on their respective websites, though Milly's site seems to offer a few more styles than does Sperry's. <br />
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*<b>MAC and Archie Comics</b> - MAC always pairs up with established names to create limited-time only, interestingly named and uniquely packaged makeup...and the collaborations show no signs of slowing down. There are usually <i>at least</i> three or four in a given year, each only being on shelves for a short few weeks before a new collection rolls out. My personal favorite past MAC collabs were the <a href="http://www.makeupbag.net/2007/01/03/barbie-loves-mac/">Barbie Loves MAC</a>, as shown by Makeupbag.net, and the <a href="http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2008/10/manish-arora-for-mac-review-and.html">MAC for Manish Arora</a>, as shown by Musings of a Muse. <a href="http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2012/07/mac-archies-girls-collection.html">Musings of a Muse also gives a short "about" section </a>regarding the release of MAC and Archie Comics. </div>
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*<b>JC Penney and Marchesa</b> - Yeah, this seems to be a sensitive subject considering that JC Penney's recent marketing strategy and brand placement overhaul has hit a snag, what with seriously low first quarter profits and with the president Michael Francis peacing out from his position. There isn't much information available regarding this upcoming pairing, and I'll admit that the teaming up of these two brands makes me scratch my head. Target's GO collection, for instance, relies on higher-priced (but not costume or couture) brands pairing with the cheap-but-chic store, and it works out. But JC Penney -known for its overpriced, cheaply made clothes - pairing with Marchesa, the brand responsible for outfitting celebrities in the dreamiest gowns cut from the loveliest fabrics on the red carpet...seems like a stretch. I can't picture what a product of this collaboration will look like, but I'm definitely interested to sneak a peek if and when it hits stores.<br />
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*<b>J Brand and Christopher Kane</b> - Considering that this will be the third time that the nature-motif loving runway designer and the upscale denim brand have paired up to design a collection, it's safe to say that the duo works well together.<a href="http://www.shefinds.com/2012/christopher-kane-and-j-brand-to-team-up-again-next-season/"> She Finds released images</a> of a few items that will be available for purchase from the latest collection, with most pieces erring on the neon side of the color spectrum.<br />
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*<b>H&M and Maison Martin Margiela - </b>H&M is the inexpensive, freestanding, clothing-only boutique answer to Target. So it makes sense that the chain is partnering with high-end designer labels on some of its collections. The pieces created by the Maison Martin Margiela label skew toward the dark and deconstructed, with gratuitous doses of minimalism (oxymoron?) added in for flavor. And though no photos or promotional images have been released as of yet, <a href="http://fashionista.com/2012/06/confirmed-maison-martin-margiela-is-doing-a-collaboration-with-hm-and-heres-what-its-all-about/">Fashionista.com delved into the details of the partnership here</a>. I do hope that this collection is more subdued - and thus, wearable - than the H&M and Versace collaboration, as that collection looked like an explosion of tropical plant prints that would be better suited on "not-worn-in-an-ironic-way" Hawaiian shirts sported by senior citizen tourists. But hey, that's just my two cents.<br />
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From Flickr, to blogs, to YouTube uploads, the internet is a goldmine that showcases the talented individuals that are taking nail art to an elevated platform.<br />
My favorite nail blog is <a href="http://www.thedailynailblog.com/">The Daily Nail</a>, as my mind is blown every single time I read a new post. The blogger decided to, in October 2010, dedicate every day to a new manicure. This reminds me of Julie Powell's culinary journey a la "Julie and Julia". The author (and amazing artist) is inspired by a range of interests that translate into some very, very cool manicures. From movies to books, songs, food, characters, culture, etcetera, every bit of pop culture is represented. My favorites manicures of hers include sixties-inspired <a href="http://www.thedailynailblog.com/2011/11/in-mod.html">"In the 'Mod'"</a>, the Smurfs <a href="http://www.thedailynailblog.com/2011/07/blast-from-past-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.html">"Blast from the Past"</a>, Dr. Seuss <a href="http://www.thedailynailblog.com/2011/03/dr-seussical.html">"Dr. Seussical"</a> - plus many more. <br />
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Should you now have the itch to do some more nail art exploring, here are a few links to get you started on your search:<br />
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2.<a href="http://prettyinpolish.tumblr.com/"> Pretty in Polish</a><br />
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3. <a href="http://www.chalkboardnails.com/">Chalkboard Nails</a><br />
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4. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/cutepolish">Cute Polish </a><br />
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5.<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/pixiepolish"> Pixie Polish </a><br />
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Everyone draws inspiration from somewhere for nail art. My inspiration comes from the Fall 2012 couture shows. With hundreds of glorious, custom-made pieces brimming with ornate, one-of-a-kind details, the treasure trove of outfits from couture week would give me more than enough fodder to do a few manicures. Following are some of the looks that are begging to be recreated via nail art. (Gown photos c/o nymag.com)<br />
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Possibly using<a href="http://www.rescuebeauty.com/nail-polish/abi-na.html"> Rescue Beauty Lounge's Abi nail polish</a>? <br />
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2. Valentino's royal purple Baroque dress<br />
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4. Zuhair Murad's vibrantly hued, three-dimensional blossoms<br />
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Possibly using <a href="http://lippmanncollection.stores.yahoo.net/allproducts.html">Deborah Lippmann's Boom Boom Pow and Like a Virgin polishes</a>?<br />
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Why would I buy a full-size product and hope that it lives up to the claims on its packaging when, instead, I can test out a small-size portion on my own time, away from garish department store lighting and pushy salespeople? Many times, these samples are what draw customers back to in to buy the full-size portions. When I'm working in Sephora, several clients will return to the store days after having sampled a product, asking to buy the full-size product.<br />
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With the advent of stores like Sephora and Ulta, whose claims to fame are the accessible testers of each item sold in-store, consumers now want to test out products before buying them. And with good reason. For instance,several people have very sensitive skin that reacts negatively to certain ingredients found in many products. Others simply want to test out a product to wear over the course of a normal day in their life to see if it works with their specific wants and needs (say, a cross-country skier with perennially dry skin will need a different moisturizer than a teenage girl who is looking to cut down on oil and shine). At Sephora, we make sure to ask each client what issues he or she is looking to target and fix. This enables us to create samples of products that are specifically targeted to fix said issue while keeping in mind the unique preferences of the client.<br />
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Sephora has a "club" that shoppers can join which allows them to rack up beauty points that can be traded in for large, consistently updated samples of products. At any given time, there will be three different 100-point products, and one or two 500-point products offered in deluxe samples to beauty insiders. These samples usually change on a weekly basis. At my Sephora location, the three 100-point samples for this week are a <a href="http://www.sephora.com/fleur-de-lash-P254906">Tarina Tarantino Fleur de Lash mascara</a>, an <a href="http://www.beautypackaging.com/">Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster</a> and a<a href="http://www.sephora.com/tinted-beauty-balm-spf-20-P303104"> Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm</a>. The 500-point gift is a Caudalie 3-piece Beauty Essentials kit. <br />
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These products can be chosen in-store or online, and there is a<a href="https://www.sephora.com/profile/MyAccount/beautyInsider/beautyInsider.jsp"> link on the website</a> where Beauty Insiders can see which products are being offered at any given time. Even if shoppers aren't part of the Beauty Insider program, every online order allows them to choose three samples from a large selection of possible choices.<br />
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Aside from free samples, the store has a section called<a href="http://www.sephora.com/contentStore/mediaContentTemplate.jsp?mediaId=14000020"> "Beauty To Go"</a> where smaller sized versions of popular products are available so that, as with sampling, clients can try products to see if they like them before throwing down a pretty penny on something that leaves them feeling "meh". These junior versions of products in Beauty To Go can also function as travel size products when one doesn't want to deal with the hassle of redistributing a product into different containers.<br />
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It's not just Sephora that's in on the "deluxe sample" action. <a href="http://www.beautystorebusiness.com/newbeauty-magazine-launches-its-unique-beauty-concept-store">New Beauty (of the magazine) recently set up a boutique shop in the Los Angeles Fred Segal boutique</a>, where they launched the<a href="http://www.newbeauty.com/dailybeauty/entry.aspx?id=5611"> TestTube</a>, a sampling station inside of the store where customers can pack a capsule with samples that they choose from the 30 available options.<br />
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But it's not just brick-and-mortar stores that offer freebie packs.<br />
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Beauty brands such as <a href="http://www.julep.com/mavens/how-it-works">Julep</a> have started subscriber programs where, for a monthly fee (Julep's is $20 per month) the brand will mail a box of items (some sample-sized, others full-sized) every month for the user to try.<br />
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<a href="https://www.birchbox.com/">Birchbox</a>,<a href="http://www.glossybox.com/"> Glossybox</a>,<a href="http://joliebox.co.uk/"> Joliebox</a> and<a href="http://www.lusthaveit.com.au/"> Lust Have It</a> are all companies that were founded on the same premise as above (a subscription to a monthly box of beauty goodies), but instead of sending only a single brand's products, various brands are represented in each package. And though there seems to be a point of contention between these brands (they are essentially built on the same business model), not all are stationed stateside - Glossybox focuses on international brands and is based out of several different countries, Birchbox is also home-based, but focuses both on well-known brands and up-and-comers, Joliebox is made in the United Kingdom and France and Lust Have It is Australia's version. <br />
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Blogger <a href="http://www.pinksith.com/2012/06/birchbox-june-box-review-pictures.html">Pink Sith showed the goods</a> that she received in her June 2012 Birchbox: a full-size <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/stila-one-step-bronze">Stila bronzer</a>, a Juicy Couture fragrance sample, a Coola mineral sunscreen, a lip stain from The Balm and a colorful ziplock bag that is the perfect size to take on flights. (Did you click on the link for the Stila bronzer? Anything that is sent out in the monthly Birchbox can be purchased from birchbox.com). <br />
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If one is a fan of novelty and discovering new products and brands, then these subscription boxes may be just the answer. As was discussed on Pink Sith, the $10/month price for the Birchbox may seem negligible when a $36 bronzer is delivered in the box. However, it's a gamble. What if a subscriber doesn't like anything that was sent in the box for three months? Is that $30 that could have potentially been spent on one full-size product that the subscriber knows that she would have loved? But then again, people pay for magazine subscriptions with the hope that each issue will behold information that is relatable and interesting. That doesn't always happen, either.<br />
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So, what are your thoughts on these beauty subscription/sampling services? Would you be willing to pay for one, and if so, which?<br />
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I find that I like watching the progression of menswear shows because they provide me with a different perspective as to<i> which </i>outfits I like and <i>why</i>. With the womens shows, for instance, I look at each piece coming down the runway from a few viewpoints, such as:<br />
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<b> C) Is there a sense of newness to the look that lends a certain novelty to it? Is said newness so interesting that it could potentially spawn a new trend?</b><br />
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<b>D) Do I like the outfit because it looks like a day-to-day outfit I would and could readily wear, an outfit that I would want my alter ego to wear, an outfit that is so luxurious, custom-made and untouchable that it would live only in my daydreams or is it unwearable, but should still be admired and commended like a beautiful piece of art?</b><br />
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There are always quite a few outfits I like for the artistic value they lend rather than for their attractive appeal. This can be good and bad. The bad comes into play when I like an outfit for its well-executed details, but then I forget about the big picture, namely that it may not be appealing to the opposite sex. I get so excited about little details like, for instance, a well-placed bow or pleated leather on an outfit that I forget that said bow is mounted atop a shoulder pad or that the pleated leather is also harboring sharp studs; neither look coinciding with traditional ideas of what men generally find to be attractive attire. For instance, I remember showing <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/2013RST-BALMAIN?event=show2442&designer=design_house255&trend=&iphoto=8#slide=8">this Balmain Resort 2013 number</a> to a guy friend, gushing over how much I liked the outfit, only to be met with resistance on his part. Our conversation went something like this:<br />
Him (looking at<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/2013RST-BALMAIN?event=show2442&designer=design_house255&trend=&iphoto=8#slide=8"> the picture</a>):<i> "Wait, so, why do you like what she's [the model] wearing?"</i><br />
Me:<i> "The pants are perfectly tailored and they hit the ankle at the right point so that the heel isn't overlapped by fabric. The well-defined shoulders of the jacket offset the --"</i><br />
Him: <i>"Stop. I don't care about where the heels and the jacket meet, or whatever. Those are jester pants and they don't look good. Find a dress. Without that pattern. Seriously, it's weird."</i><br />
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But with the menswear shows, I browse the offerings both as a lover of fashion that takes into account the four types of criteria from above, and also from a woman's viewpoint, deciding whether or not an outfit, though it has interesting details or is artistically sound, would look appealing on a man.<br />
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For instance, though I am in awe of how great this Alexander McQueen
outfit looks on this particular model who is languidly standing in a
whitewashed studio, if I were to see a guy-next-door wearing
this, concerns about his character would most assuredly come up.
Suffice to say, the ratio of chest hair exposed versus shirt plus
the juxtaposition of interesting prints and then the addition of a pocket
square would probably make me slink the other way. Unless this man was
lounging casually on a yacht docked somewhere in Lido, then no, we'd not
be friends. <br />
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But then take a peek at the Canali look underneath. The suit is elegant, yet relaxed, as is the jacket. This look conveys the message of, "I know how to dress and I take pride in my appearance, but clothes don't rule my life." The light jacket and the semi-relaxed fit of the suit, combined with the neutral color palette and malleable fabrics makes this look something I am in complete favor of. I feel as though I could hug this guy without worrying that I'd put a detrimental crease in anything that he's wearing. <br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013MEN-NBARRETT">Neil Barrett</a> - I think I like the idea of this look more than the actual outfit itself. By all means, put a casual douse on that formal jacket, but perhaps the satin lapels are pushing it over the top. But the colors are perfect and I like the "business on the top, party on the bottom" idea.<br />
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<span class="st"><a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013MEN-HERMES">Hermès</a> - Just as the above look from Neil Barrett suggested a split-down-the-middle ratio of casual to formal wear, then this look by French fashion house </span><span class="st">Hermès</span><span class="st"> is the less dramatic, more luxurious cousin to it. And if the baseball shirt mentioned in the Style.com review by Tim Blanks is what we're seeing here, then it is made from chiffon crocodile. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013MEN-CANALI">Canali</a> - This collection was pure gold. Several "themes" were enmeshed in designer Giorgio Canali's show, enabling people with varying tastes to cherry pick their way through the collection (or perhaps give every piece a thumbs-up). Looks ranged from relaxed, white suits that mimicked styles of Gatsby-esque landed gentry to the dramatic flair of a metallic suit to the bright and formal jackets that Brad Goreski tends to favor. Though there are eccentric additions to the outfits, they overall remain down-to-earth and approachable.<br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013MEN-EZEGNA">Ermenegildo Zegna </a>- Dapper.<br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013MEN-DIESELBG">Diesel Black Gold</a> - Somehow this works. Even with the vest. Especially with the bag.<br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013MEN-BERLUTI">Berluti</a> - Italian-helmed, Paris-based brand Berluti is known for its fine leather mens shoes and bags. According to Tim Blanks' review, the brand used to offer its 'Alessandro' shoe in more than 100 colors, such was its commitment to ensuring that every customer got a pair suited distinctly for him.The brand has seemingly crept into designing clothing as well, and thank goodness for that, as each look in this collection lends a custom elegance that doesn't take attention away from the wearer, instead serving only to enhance him. <br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013MEN-BELSTAFF">Belstaff</a> - This English brand is best known for the waterproof outerwear it created specifically for travelers, most notably its creation of waxed cotton used to repel the elements. The outdoorsy lineage can still be spied in the line's latest offerings, but with a decidedly more "city guy" appeal. But that could be due to the sandals. Can't ride a motorcycle, go spelunking or go hunting in footwear like that. But physically taxing activities aside, I'm a fan of what I see.<br />
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<a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2013MEN-BURBERRY">Burberry</a> - Oh Christopher Bailey, always keeping us on our toes. The designer does a fabulous job of ensuring that the historic brand stays relevant with the younger generations, not only by introducing a <a href="http://us.burberry.com/store/fragrance-beauty/">makeup line</a>, but also by employing famous Brits such as starlet <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1240969/Emma-Watson-brother-new-Burberry-campaign-together.html">Emma Watson</a> and supermodel <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2036770/Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley-shows-Burberry-Body-Jason-Statham-cosies-J-Lo.html">Rosie Huntington-Whiteley</a> to star in ad campaigns. The curve ball that came at us in this collection? Neon metallics. On sandals, on sunglasses, on trousers...and yes, even on the brand's bespoke trenches. Some looks are blindingly bright, while others seem to mimic the brand's age-old appeal to neutrals...until you catch a neon-encompassed foot. Cheeky man, that Mr. Bailey. I like it.<br />
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Located on Wyandotte Street in the Kansas City Crossroads district, Snow and Company - which has been open for less than a year - is known for its unique icy, mixed, smoothie-esque drinks that are made fresh several times per day and that churn in slushie machines that can be seen from the front door.<br />
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The interior is very spacious and has a mod element to it. The decor fuses stark industrial elements (high, exposed ceilings and simple, streamlined furniture) with warm, relaxing touches (a wide palette of design colors, comfy chairs and couches) that strike the perfect balance.<br />
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When my friend Shannon and I walked in, Adam (the aforementioned mixologist-cum-juicer-cum-waiter) greeted us jovially and told us he'd be with us in a minute after he quickly finished juicing a few fruits. Snow and Company offers happy hour on items like glass wines, Boulevard beer and snacks such as quinoa and hummus and THEN there are more drinks to consider. <br />
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This is when Adam showed up. He was juicing all of the fruits that are used in every drink in the store, as the drinks are made fresh as many times as needed per day. There is a full page of drinks offered on the<a href="http://snowandcompany.com/drinks/"> menu, </a>such as Snow Drinks which are chilled and iced, including the Sunshine Boulevard, made with lemonade, a Boulevard Wheat and 360 Vodka from Weston, Missouri or The Rockefeller, which is an iced Manhattan made with Old Overholt Rye Whiskey, cherries, sweet vermouth, bitters and simple syrup. Then there are Hot-Tails, such as the Tres Irish which combines Tres Leche liquer, Jameson and Oddly Correct's Pot Kettle Black coffee. Shots are available, as are beer and wine, as well as non-alcoholic drinks such as the Rieger Hotel Cola, which the local restaurant actually creates itself, as well as Soda Vie's cucumber soda.<br />
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This is when we found out that there are tasters options for trying a little bit of some drinks instead of a lot of just one drink. There is a Frozen Flight that offers three different flavors, and then there are two types of tasting trays: one that serves five small tasters, and one that serves 10.<br />
Shan and I opted to each get a Frozen Flight.<br />
Adam let us know about a few drinks that aren't on the regular menu, including:<br />
a) The Fashionista - a mix of strawberry puree, moonshine and whiskey<br />
b) The Pink Slipper - a mix of bitters and grapefruit and ginger liquor infusions<br />
c) The Crossroads Iced Tea - similar to a Long Island Iced Tea, this drink mixes five liquors with root beer. The side note in this description was that this drink is so good that it will sneak up on you.<br />
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Shannon chose The Pink Slipper, Elbow's Sexual Chocolate (mixed with spiced Christopher Elbow chocolate, St. Germain, Cointreau and milk), and The Fashionista.<br />
I chose The Fashionista, The Rockefeller, and the Sailor's Gold (Sailor Jerry spiced rum, lemonade, Gran Gala, orange juice and pineapple juice).<br />
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<u>The Fashionista </u>was the lightest and easiest to drink, which surprised up both considering that it was mostly a whiskey-moonshine drink.<br />
<u>Elbow's Sexual Chocolate </u>was good, though thick, and it started out tasting like a Wendy's chocolate shake and ended with an overt spiciness that tasted like Christmas...if you can try and picture that. <br />
<u>The Pink Slipper</u> I really enjoyed, though the tartness of the grapefruit showed up early to the party and never left. <br />
<u>Sailor's Gold</u> was creamier than The Fashionista due to the orange juice, but was just as refreshing. <br />
<u>The Rockefeller</u> tasted like...well, a Manhattan. It can be a little rough going down in smoothie form, though, as every little ice crystal sticks to your throat, ensuring that your tastebuds really milk out every bit of liquor. <br />
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(Co-owner Jerry and Adam kicking it behind the counter)</div>
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There are two happy hours every day that include light meals and drinks, the shop is relaxed and spacious, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the drinks are delicious and fresh. Pay Snow and Company a visit when in town and follow the company's musings on Twitter at @SnowAndCompany whenever you aren't in the neighborhood.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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Though some of these smaller, independent brands create and sell quality, high-pigmented products, it is their lack of shelf space in stores such as Sephora and Ulta or in major department and grocery stores like Walgreens and Wal-Mart that alienate them from many shoppers. A large percentage of these brands are sold via online retailers, through their own websites, or in stores abroad, which doesn't allow for potential customers to test out or swatch products. The lack of a tangible, "know for sure that it will work for me" guarantee makes many people pass on buying products that they can try out themselves. Add in the fact that a potential customer would have to not only research these brands to find products being offered, but they would also take a chance on buying makeup based solely on online pictures without being able to smell or touch the product itself. Because let's face it, nobody wants to buy something that looks beautiful in pixels, but may smell like an old shoe once it arrives in your possession.<br />
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But with the increasingly high premium placed on newness and finding the "next, new cool thing", consumers are casting their nets wide in order to find untapped reserves (aka new brands and products) that they haven't previously heard of or tried. Then add in how social media has greatly aided communication between makeup junkies and makeup brands because of the utilization of blog forums, review sites and picture-uploading sites such as Instagram, and you'll find that these brands and their products are gaining more exposure through word-of-mouth recommendations and user-generated content with little advertising dollars spent. It's the age of PR, baby.<br />
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A few of the brands that have been hard at work behind-the-scenes, so to speak:<br />
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1.<a href="http://www.sugarpillshop.com/"> Sugarpill Cosmetics</a> - An eyeshadow/eyelash brand dedicated to providing vibrant color selections and whimsically named products, Sugarpill also hosts on its website links to video tutorials created by popular YouTube users and bloggers that incorporate the brand's products into their uploads. For example, popular user <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyGbtRJGdJo&fmt=18">Nikki Tutorials</a> created a look that used Sugarpill products, and considering she has more than 186,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel, that is a lot of potential customers being targeted (and potential profits being made). And if you are tired of trying to decipher which color of a piece of makeup is based upon the hue dotted at the top of its plastic container (which is always 10 shades off,<i> always</i>), never fear, as Sugapill uploads true-to-color photo swatches of its pigments alongside a photo of its packaged product (though sometimes the photos don't expand even when clicked a few times).<br />
Another plus is Sugarpill's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarpillcosmetics">Facebook page</a>, where new photos of people trying out different looks using the brand's products are uploaded everyday for bright and off-the-beaten-path looks. <br />
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2. <a href="http://www.occmakeup.com/">Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC)</a> - I briefly mentioned OCC when I posted about my birthday beauty wishlist, and there was a reason I mentioned the brand. OCC takes a sparse approach to promoting its products, as its website has a minimalistic design, thereby allowing the photos of said products to take center stage. Not only are the OCC products incredibly pigmented and long-wearing, but the color selection is in a league of its own in the cosmetics industry. You can purchase one of the brand's <a href="http://www.occmakeup.com/lips.html">Lip Tars</a> not just in pretty, typical girly shades, but also in bright tangerines, swamp monster browns, seafoam greens - and more. Plus, you can mix as many shades together to create your own personal color hybrid. The packaging, too, gives off an unfussy approach without bells and whistles to distract from the products. Instead, chemistry lab-esque, translucent bottles emblazoned with simple black text house the goods. Also check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/occmakeup">brand's Facebook page</a> to see photos uploaded from bloggers, TV shows and from upcoming collections. <br />
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3.<a href="http://www.lushusa.com/"> Lush Cosmetics</a> - What started out as a low-key, natural brand that gained recognition for the unique way it created and named its bath, hair and body products has now turned into a force to be reckoned as it keeps growing, launching an even more expansive line of products (including a newly minted makeup line) and updating its homemade-esque packaging for brighter duds. I actually wrote a letter to the brand eight years ago, asking them to open a store in Kansas, and provided them with a list of potential locations that they could scout for retail space. (Not that I was one to make or break Lush's decision, but a year after I wrote that letter, the brand set up shop in Oak Park Mall. Just saying.) </div>
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4.<a href="http://www.medusasmakeup.com/"> Medusa's Makeup</a> - If Urban Decay, MAC and Sugar Pill had a love child (just roll with me here), it would be Medusa's Makeup. The price points are low (<a href="http://www.medusasmakeup.com/eyeshadow.htm">$8 pressed eyeshadows</a>), the product names are cheeky (Xanadu, Pegasus, Wasabe), there are pressed powders AND loose pigments and the colors are loud.<br />
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5.<a href="http://www.modelsownit.com/"> Models Own</a> - Though this London-based company isn't necessarily "indie", it hasn't received a ton of press stateside, and that should change STAT. Aside from its brilliant website, Twitter and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/modelsown">Facebook accounts</a> that feature colorful and eye-catching pics along with information on new product launches, Models Own has done a marvelous job at positioning itself as the cool, hip brand that can back up its "let the good times roll" USP with products that are as high-quality as they are fun to look at. It should be obvious by now that bright colors and glitter stop me in my tracks similar to a hound hot on the trail, so it makes complete sense that I managed to scroll around the Models Own site for the better part of an hour to eventually buy the<a href="http://www.modelsownit.com/products/minis/beetlejuice-mini.html"> Beetlejuice Mini Set</a> for nails. </div>
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As summarized on the <a href="http://www.mudpiebakery.com/#%21about-us">shop's website</a>, Mud Pie came to be when owners Sharon Hughes, Michael Valverde and Ashley Valverde realized that Kansas City needed a bakery where folks with dietary restrictions and allergy concerns would be able to snack and imbibe without worrying about their health.<br />
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I found Mud Pie as I was driving to <a href="http://parlourtheno.blogspot.com/2012/05/local-spotlight-donnas-dress-shop.html">Donna's Dress Shop</a>, and I decided to pay a visit after doing a little bit of vintage shopping. Even Donna (of the Dress Shop) recommended that I try the pumpkin muffin at Mud Pie when I mentioned to her that I would paying the bakery a visit. The shop makes it home in a yellow house replete with a white picket fence and patio (with warmers should you choose to sip on some hot choc when it's cold). <br />
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The counter faces the entrance, so I was able to take stock of the whole inventory of goodies that was offered that day, from donuts to scones to muffins.<br />
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One thing I noticed immediately - and loved - was how many options for each type of product were available. For instance, a chocolate chip muffin comes in a jumbo size with icing, a regular size with frosting, a tiny size with frosting and a regular size without frosting...so that everyone is pleased.<br />
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When I told Andrew, the baristo, about Donna's recommendation, he said that the bakery will create some pastries for limited, seasonal offerings, but if they become uber-popular, then said pastries will be kept on the menu indefinitely, which is the case with the pumpkin muffin. Other items, he said, change daily. When I asked Andrew about his favorite item on the menu, suddenly every customer in Mud Pie jumped in to give their suggestions. Andrew recommended the pumpkin-chocolate spice muffins while another guy - didn't catch his name - recommended the spice cake, but without the icing as he thought it was too rich. A guy that was waiting in line said that he liked the coffee chocolate chip muffin because the inside tasted like raw cookie dough and coffee (and I'm sold). Then there was a lighthearted free-for-all as everyone asserted why their preferred muffin/cake/cookie was, in fact, the best. It was great. <br />
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I ultimately decided on the coffee chocolate chip muffin, though I was tempted by the donuts as they were tiny and thus, adorable, and because they looked crispy, which is an intriguing concept. I've never had a crispy donut. Ah, next visit I'll grab one. The muffin was moist and fluffy, due in part to the lack of gluten, thus giving it that cookie dough texture. I am a fan. <br />
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The menu listed everything from scones to fruit bars to banana bread to cupcakes, muffins, biscottis and more. The drink menu was just as extensive, with teas, coffees and italian sodas making appearances (I was intrigued by The Hammerhead and The Dirty South drinks, but didn't get a chance to ask what was in them).<br />
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I bought a plain black coffee, but it wasn't just any cup of coffee. It was an amazing cup of coffee. Mud Pie serves coffee made by<a href="http://oddlycorrect.com/index.html"> Oddly Correct</a>, a small independent roaster that operate in midtown Kansas City. The tagline, "Coffee to freak our your morning cup", is pretty fitting, as I found it to be very flavorful, but not overpowering. Oddly Correct, located on Main Street, sells Mud Pie's donuts in its small shop, so the two stores definitely help each other out and keep it local.<br />
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When I asked for creamer for my coffee, Andrew asked if I would like to have creamer, milk, rice milk, coconut milk or cashew milk. I was taken aback. Cashew milk? Haven't ever been offered that before. Apparently, the bakery makes its own cashew milk. Would I like to try it? asked Andrew. Yes, I freaking would. I replied. And it was great and nutty. There were even some tiny pieces of cashews left in the milk.<br />
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And the bakery would be a great place to catch up with friends or to catch up on some homework. To be honest, I've never been able to study at coffee shops. The constant stream of new people coming in and out, the smells of pastries, the awkward moment when the only chair left leaves you without a plug-in...all of these things make me opt out of coffeehouse studying. Mud Pie is different. Everything looks comfy, as though you were at home or at a friend's house.<br />
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First up on the roster is the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/matte-body-perfection-gel-P291214"><i>Perfekt Matte Body Perfection Gel</i></a>. Unlike the regular Perfekt Body Perfection Gel, which is available in a three-color range designed to suit those with paler skin tones as well as the tan-hued ladies, the Matte version is sold in only one hue, a dark chocolate color. The matte version is formulated with Smart Color Technology, which the brand claims enables the color in the tube to mesh perfectly with the wearer's skin in order to bring out the most natural-looking color, thereby ensuring that nobody's faux tan looks...well, faux.<br />
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Second up is<i> <a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Body-Bronzer_Body-Bronzing-Makeup_prod220029">Laura Mercier Body Bronzing Makeup</a></i>, which comes in a single shade and imparts a rosy-colored tan and shimmery gleam to the skin.<br />
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Third on the list is<a href="http://www.sephora.com/a-summer-s-kiss-face-body-glow-P293106?skuId=1334077"> <i>Charlotte Ronson's A Summer's Kiss Face and Body Glow</i></a> which is a glimmering bronzer that uses Light Filter Technology, which claims to adjust in any lighting to give the most flattering glow to the skin.<br />
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Here are the swatches of each pictured on my arm. The first photo is taken in the shade and the second photo was taken in direct sunlight. Starting from the top is Perfekt, then Laura Mercier, then Charlotte Ronson. <br />
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As you can see, the Laura Mercier and Charlotte Ronson bronzers look exceedingly similar on the skin, as they both cast rosy, pinkish tans - replete with shimmer - to the skin. Perfekt is matte and darker in tone than the other two, and it reminded me of St. Tropez, as both brands contain green undertones to counteract Snooki-esque orange tints that appear in other tanners. The texture of Perfekt was fluffy and mousse-like, and little gobs of product sometimes spewed everywhere when I was trying to squeeze some from the bottle. The product looks a bit garish in the picture, but once I started to rub in what I had squeezed onto my arm, it blended pretty nicely and evenly into the skin. Sometimes I would see uneven, small, dark patches if I tried to blend product over too expansive an area of skin, but otherwise I had no issues. I couldn't detect a scent from Charlotte Ronson or Perfekt, but Laura Mercier gave off the most alluring coconut-beachy fragrance that practically sells the product by itself. As a girl that wears tanning oil just for the scent, I am hooked. And reviews from others that have purchased Laura Mercier Body Bronzing Makeup have all echoed the same sentiment. <br />
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Overall, Perfekt gives the most natural color, as it blends in easily and lacks the tell-tale shimmer that indicates a faux-tan. However, the $48 price tag may rebuff some potential customers.<br />
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Charlotte Ronson is similar to the color and texture of Laura Mercier, but is $18 for a 3 oz. bottle whereas Laura Mercier is $38 for a 5 oz. bottle. But, Laura Mercier's extremely enticing coconut scent gives her product an extra oomph that the others can't compete with. <br />
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Final say: It just depends on what you're looking for. Need something cheap? Go with Charlotte Ronson. Want something to look natural and that is easy to use? Go for Perfekt. Want something to double as a perfume and to last for a long time? Choose Laura Mercier.<br />
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