Thakoon Panichgul has been on a roll ever since Tilda Swinton wore one of his gowns to the Berlin Film festival. Since then, the journalist turned designer has been getting a lot of press and his dress worn by Michelle Obama at the Democratic Convention in late August has kept his already busy schedule even busier.
Needless to say the pressure was on as he presented his Fall collection to an audience that included White House social secretary Desirée Rogers and longtime supporter Amanda Peet. All nervousness aside the show was a hit with surprisingly safe and retail-friendly clothes that combined …read more

Is Gwyneth Paltrow aging fabulously? I think so and I love her shoulder length cut. It totally suits the shape of her face and I am loving the textured-razored edges. Our Go-To Girl and Celebrity Stylist Diana Schmidke says “if you want to add a little of your own edge without going full-blown punk, only get your ends razored in a few places and not all over”. This will make it chic without looking straggly.
DIANA’S INSIDER TIP: “This style is best on thick hair, which has plenty of body to spare once the edges are thinned. If you have fine …read more

Any excuse to roam through Fred Segal and check out the clothing, accessories, and beauty products is always an adventure. It is easy to become a fan of this well known shopping destination, not only for the unique style of the store, but for the more than often celebrity sightings of those fashionista’s who love shopping there as well.
If you live in the Los Angeles area and happen to be Looking for Luxurious Lingerie, seductive beauty and romantic treats on Valentine’s Day, then you will not want to miss the Booty Parlor Trunk Show this Saturday at Fred Segal in …read more

It’s another year and another chance for everyone to show their support for women and heart disease. An illness which affects thousands of women from 40 to 60 every year. During these years it is especially crucial when a woman’s risk of heart disease starts to rise.
The Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease. It is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Heath, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Red Dress was introduced by the NHLBI in 2002 and is the national symbol for …read more

Talk about convenient, people from all over the world submitted video’s and blogs showcasing their winning personalities and product ideas for the chance to design this beauty worthy collection and collaboration with Smashbox. What an amazing opportunity for anyone who loves beauty and so genius of Smashbox. Andria Woods was chosen from thousands of entries to apprentice at Smashbox in Los Angeles, and to design the official Beauty Guru Palette. How cool is that!
Included in this fabulous kit are all of the “it” shades from Los Angeles Fashion Week for the eyes, lips and cheeks. Also included are step-by-step instructions …read more

This adorable Candy Hearts Valentine Inspired lip shine trio from Philosophy is the perfect gift for anyone who loves glosses and especially those that taste as good as they look. With names like be mine, love you, and ask me, they are irresistible, and you will be tempted to lick them right off your lips. It’s a good thing each set comes with three tubes.

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How does Jennifer Aniston keep her skin glowing? Well a great make-up artist and facialist don’t hurt, but this is a girl who pampers her skin and it shows! Not everyone can hop on a plane to get that “just came back from Hawaii” golden glow but with the help of a good mineral powder foundation, and bronzer you don’t have to.
To get a beautiful sun-kissed glow minus the airfare try using a loose powder foundation a few shades darker than your own complexion and lightly dust it over your forehead, bridge of your nose, cheeks, chin and neck. You …read more

What’s better than an eyeshadow that goes on smoothly with no creases? An eyeshadow that tones and lifts and looks fabulous too! That’s the idea behind DuWop’s New Shadowlift, a sheer\[ liquid eyeshadow packed with collagen and antioxidants. So creamy to the touch and a shimmery finish with beautiful color.

A little about Shadowlift:
It’s a shimmery cream eyeshadow with anti-aging properties
Also an eye treatment with color that provides a sheer wash of color…ooh pretty.
Each tube contains marine botanicals, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties

Features and Benefits… Pomegranate seed oil which reduces the signs of aging, protects the skin from free radicals and …read more

If you love mineral powder then you’ll love the newest from Elizabeth Arden. Elizabeth Arden’s just-launched Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation adds a new twist to sensitive-skincare. Each compact comes with a built-in grinder that lets you shave off just the right amount of medium-coverage powder each morning. Their skin-brightening formula adds luminosity to the skin using the earth’s own mineral light-reflectors, and moisturizers like A, C and E to keep the skin looking flawless.
Mineral Foundations are such a lovely alternative to a liquid or cream foundation. They feel extremely light on the skin, yet they give you great coverage …read more

Inspired by one of Dior’s greatest fashion icons, the legendary Lady Dior handbag, this exclusive mini-bag ‘Lady Dior’ compact with sparkling metal and faux-leather accents is the perfect accessory to dangle from any handbag. Enjoy the sheer glamour of this Dior cheek tint and face highlighter, plus a glossy lip tint that keep your lips looking ready for anything.
Another great gift idea for Valentines Day just around the corner. The bag would be nice too:)
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