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One of the must-have’s this summer is a fresh and floral shimmer bloc from Laura Mercier.
The Gilded Garden mosaic shimmer bloc might be too beautiful to use!
The baked formula contains light-reflecting properties that blend together to suit any skin tone. It gives the skin a healthy all-over glow.

You can use it to illuminate and brighten up both your eyes and your cheeks.
It contains little sparkles that give off a natural glow to the face and an effortlessly luminous, fresh look.

Although the colors are from the pink pallet, that won’t bother those anti-pink gals!
If you’re one of them, try it and you won’t regret it!
the effect is more natural than just straight up pink.

It’s all about eyes this summer!
With Urban Decay’s Limited Edition ‘Get Baked’ kit, you’ll be sizzlin’ hot!
Urban Decay’s ‘Get Baked’ eyeshadow palette has the summer essentials with which you can’t go wrong.

The combination of 4 eyeshadow colors; three bronze shades and 1 electrifying teal shade, with the champagne-colored Primer Potion and the glide on long-lasting eye pencil is just error proof!

You can create a number of looks with two, three or four combination of shadows and you can even use the primer alone to accentuate your browbones!

As for the quality, don’t think twice because Urban Decay eye shadows never crease!

If you’re interested, and you should be, head over to Urban Decay and get yourself this on-the-go kit here now!

I’m growing to like Michael Kors more with each passing day.
His designs are simple, decent and very practical and wearable.
I came across a couple of swimsuits from the Summer 2009 collection that are just perfect!

One black and one white, two really decent and chic swimsuits.
I say ‘decent and chic’ because most swimsuits these days are skimpy! A strap here and a thing there and that’s about it!
I like those retro-inspired swimsuits because they look classy and cover up well.
The black swimsuit has a halter neckline and a draped waist detail.
The white one has a Sweetheart neckline, double spaghetti straps and a shirred bodice.
The swimsuit will set you back around $230.

There’s another item that caught my eye from the swimwear collection, which is the Zebra print caftan.
It’s cool material is a cotton/silk mix that’s perfect to be worn over one of those swimsuits. The neckline is a deep V cut with beaded details.
This caftan is also very chic and classy … just the way I like it!
This will set you back $699 though, but it’s worth every penny.

Evangeline Lilly looks good in practically anything!
On the red carpet of the movie ‘Looking for Eric’ in Cannes a couple of days ago, Lilly wore a blue, high neck Valentino 2009 gown.
The dress looks great and the slit makes it very sexy.
But in certain poses i noticed that the dress made Lilly look stumpy and short!

When such a thing happens, does this count as a fashion disaster?
What do you think of the dress? Hot or Not?

In some parts of the world, Mother’s Day comes on the last Sunday of May.
So, that means Mother’s Day for them is only 6 days away!
If that’s the case with you, did you buy a gift for your mom? No, not yet?
Don’t worry. You still have a couple of days to find something she’ll love.

I have a suggestion. Moms love bags right? So, I could suggest the Garden Tortoise Big Tote bag by Orla Keily. It’s a very adorable bag; I’m sure Moms will love it!
This tote bag is made of matt laminated/leather tortoise print.

I especially appreciate the workmanship of the leather handle and trim. It can be carried by hand or on the shoulder since it also has a leather strap; for sure Moms would find that quite convenient. The bag has huge space inside and the two large deep pockets on either side of the zip area are a big plus! Within the bag is the cotton dotty print lining, a pocket for a mobile phone, and a key chain.

There are three two-tone color combinations – blue and yellow, green and purple, pink and brown – available. You choose which one comes closer to your Mom’s favorite color.

How much will this gift cost you? $450 … but it’s never too expensive for your mom, right?

If you wanted to describe your lips, what words would you like to use?
Plump, soft, sexy, kissable … maybe luscious? Well, have no fear! Rimmel is here!
I’ve got a bundle of Lip sticks and glosses from Rimmel that will make your lips plump and irresistible!

- Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick:
It’s soft and locks color to lips for up to 8 hours.
- Rich Moisture Cream Lipstick:
This is my personal favorite because it’s really creamy and soft and is a 100% Moisturising formula.
- Volume Booster:
If you want to plump up your lips, this is for you.
After you apply this liquid lip color, the tingling starts. When you feel the tingle, you’re lips start plumping and you’ll get up to 40% fuller lips!

- Lasting Finish Kiss & Stay Lipgloss:
2 quick and easy steps for 10 hour lasting color and shine.
- New Vinyl Stars:
What makes this gloss different is that it’s both lightweight and non-sticky.
The sparkles are a plus!
- Shock Gloss:
This ultra-thick lipgloss, is simple to apply with its deluxe spatula applicator.
It gives your lips a sleek and unique 3D shine!

In summer, I’m the ultimate nail polish freak! I get obsessed with colors and nail art and glitter and stickers … and I splurge!
Today, I came across a unique nail polish collection from Orly; Gems!

Gems from Orly are a dazzling collection of colors inspired by actual famous gems from around the world.
There are six colors to chose from, or in my case to collect, and they’re all trendy.
Star of Bombay, Golden Maharaja, Sea of Light, Mandalay Ruby, Golden Jubilee and Midnight Star.
In simple words, they’re regal shades of blue, purple, red, brown and gold.

The cool thing is, each nail polish bottle comes with a free costume ring with a gem of the same color!

If you’ve got Orly products in your country, go out tomorrow morning and get yourself a gem or two! You’ll love it and so will your friends!

Do you know that you can now also accessorize your crowning glory?
Headpieces are becoming a trend again today. I’ve seen pictures of celebrities wearing really chic headpieces, just like Nicole Richie. She was photographed at a certain event wearing her very own creation. And really, it’s a very elegant headpiece that will add some zing into your blond, black, red, or brown tresses.

It definitely gave more emphasis to Nicole Richie’s blond locks.
Nicole’s House of Harlow 1960 line has the Gold Seven Strand Headband.
The seven gold strands are made up of numerous, tiny coin-like pieces.
Three strands go around the left side of the head and three goes around the right, and the seventh strand goes in the middle. It’s really very, very attractive… a real attention-getter if you ask me.

The Gold Seven Strand Headband is one of the most popular pieces among the House of Harlow collection. And since this accessory is handmade, it’s also a bit pricey at $430.

Accessories are always a part of a woman’s wardrobe. They can make a woman feel beautiful, so accessorize with this great headpiece!

The 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards came and went. But what transpired in what the world considers as the Oscars of the fashion industry?

Held on June 16 at the Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City, the Fashion Awards gave honor to the top designers. It was a very grand night from start to finish. As guests entered the hall, there were sixty models lined across the grand outdoor staircase, ready to greet all of them. All of these models were dressed in a creation by the nominees for the Womenswear Designer of the Year Award.

It was also a star-studded night. Celebrities were present to take part in the event. Comedian Tracey Ullman was the host of the event. Some celebrities like Diane Kruger, Jimmy Fallon, Kerry Washington, and Blake Lively were presenters of awards. All of them looked fabulous wearing the creations of famous designers. Lovely & pregnant Heidi Klum, Ashely Olsen, Kirsten Dunst and Claire Danes were also present.

First Lady Michelle Obama was also a part of the awards night. Although she could not make it live, she sent a taped message from the White House as she accepted the Board of Director’s Special Tribute Award. Mrs. Obama has contributed a lot to the fashion industry through her unique style.

Here’s a list of the winners and honorees:

Womenswear Designer of the Year – Kate and Laura Mulleavy for Rodarte
Menswear Designer of the Year – Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders and Italo Zucchelli Calvin Klein Collection.
Accessory Designer of the Year – Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza
Swarovski Awards
Swarovksi Award for Emerging Talent Womenswear – Alexander Wang
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Menswear – Tim Hamilton
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Accessory Design – Justin Guinta for Subversive Jewelry
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award – Anna Sui
International Award – Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton.
Eleanor Lambert Award – GQ Creative Director Jim Moore
Eugenia Sheppard Award – WWD’s Edward Mendoza
Board of Director’s Special Tribute – First Lady Michelle Obama
Popular Vote Award – Ralph Lauren

What’s with Reese Witherspoon these days? Well, aside from being busy filming her new movie “How Do You Know”, the 33-year-old actress is also preparing to launch her own perfume.
The fragrance named In Bloom will find its way in store this fall.
Created in collaboration with Avon Products Inc. for which Reese has been a spokeswoman for the past 2 years, In Bloom is reported to be Avon’s biggest scent initiative for this year.

So, how does Reese like her new role as a perfumer? She’s finding it fun and exciting; however she also considers its creation as a great personal experience. In Bloom is a scent that captures the woman that Reese is today – strong, independent, happy, and at the same time sensual, romantic, and alluring. I think I like this fragrance because I see in it the perfect blend of sweetness and excitement.

In Bloom is the outcome of blending materials that depict Reese’s Southern roots. It’s made up of gardenia, magnolia, jasmine, and Georgia peach tea leaves.

When released, In Bloom will be available in a $34 1.7-oz. eau de parfum bottle and a $59 1-oz. limited edition concentrate.
There will also a shower gel, body mist, body lotion available for $15.