Once again, our desks are overflowing with new skin care products, and this batch contains some really unique ingredients. Whether you’re after something from beloved, tested brands or want something new and flashy, look no further than these spring launches.
Click through to see the latest from Kiehl’s, Dr. Sebagh and three newcomers on the skin care scene.
I might be missing the latest snowstorm (haha!), but I live in New York. And despite the lovely weather here in Florence, my lips and skin still feel like they’ve been exposed to the elements.
Yet despite the gaggle of moisturizers out there, I still have no idea how to keep my skin soft and smooth during the winter without greasy lotions. And it seems that many of you feel the same way. So I asked professional snowboarders/Roxy spokeswomen Torah Bright and Erin Comstock to explain how they take care of their skin. I mean, if they can manage to keep their skin protected, it should be easy for the rest of us, right? Here’s what Torah and Erin had to say:
Apart
Deal: Up to 80% off tops, leggings, and outerwear from the European label. Mention Racked at checkout for an additional 10% off.
When/Where: Sunday, December 19 through Wednesday, December 22. Sun 3pm—5pm, Mon 8am—7pm, Tues 8am—7pm, Weds 8am—6pm. 313 W. 37th St between Eighth and Ninth Ave (no phone)
Link: www.apartsyle.com
Built By Wendy
Deal: 30% to 50% off select items from fall/winter 2010
When/Where: Friday, November 26 through Friday, December 31. Mon—Sat noon—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. Soho: 7 Center Market Pl between Broome and Greene Sts (212-925-6538.) Williamsburg: 46 N. 6th St between Wythe and Kent Aves (718-384-2882)
Link: www.builtbywendy.com
Elizabeth Gillett
Deal: 60% to 70% off scarves, sweaters, and jackets sold at Anthropologie. The designer will be on hand to help with selection.
When/Where: Tuesday, December 14 through Wednesday, December 15. Daily 10am—5pm. 242 W. 38th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, ninth floor (no phone)
Sunner
Deal: Sample sale on coats, dresses and more. Winter coats are $75, silk tops and dresses are $30—$50, and cotton tops and tunics are $25.
When/Where: Tuesday, December 14 to Wednesday, December 15. Daily 8:30am—7pm. 265 W. 37th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, ninth floor (646-290-6409)
Prairie New York
Deal: Up to 75% off retail, which means cute on-trend dresses for $60 to $75 and tops for $40 to $55.
When/Where: Monday, December 13 through Thursday, December 16. Daily 11am—7pm. 306 West 38th between Eighth and Ninth Aves, second floor (212-967-8166 or customerservice@prairieny.com
This morning, at the ungodly hour of 7:30, the 8th Annual “WWD Beauty Biz Awards” took place at the Four Seasons Restaurant in NYC. Being consummate beauty professionals, everyone in attendance looked refreshed and chic, with lots of Chanel bags and perfectly applied lipstick.
Gina Sanders, the president and CEO of Fairchild Fashion Group, started off the presentation by dishing about changes coming to WWD and Style.com (now owned by Fairchild, of course).
WWD is getting an overall architecture redesign in 2011, and an eight page section called “WWD Style” will be introduced; it will provide deeper “business insight, analysis, and fun.” The men’s coverage will be increased, with new beefier quarterly sections and more weekly coverage. The Beauty Biz insert will also be overhauled. And finally, an iPad application is coming.
Gina was more vague about Style.com– “Like ladies having work done, we don’t want to reveal too much,” she said–but big changes are clearly afoot. She mentioned the potential to reach millions of fanatic fashion and beauty consumers through the site. We will be watching closely.
Now onto the awards.
Yesterday’s parties were the best kind of parties because they were all centered around good food.
I started off my day with breakfast at Tiffany. Really. As an Audrey Hepburn fan who has watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s countless times, the whole thing was a little surreal. Tiffany treated about 20 bloggers to a lovely breakfast in the actual store before it opened. We feasted on smoked salmon with our mouths and diamonds with our eyes. Not a bad way to start the day.
Montblanc
Deal: Up to 75% off pens, watches, and other luxury accessories
When/Where: Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23. Mon 8:30am—5:30pm, Tues 8:30am—4:30pm. Roosevelt Hotel, 45 W. 45th St at Madison, Vanderbilt Suite (no phone)
Jay Godfrey
Deal: Up to 85% off sleek womenswear
When/Where: Monday, November 22 through Tuesday, November 23. Daily 10am—6pm. 333 W. 39th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves, suite 402 (no phone)
King of Greene Street
Deal: 20% to 40% off in-season collections from about 20 designer brands including Kris Van Assche, Giuliano Fujiwara, and Paraboots.
When/Where: Friday, November 19th through Sunday, November 28th. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 72 Greene St between Spring and Broome Sts (212-302-5470)
Convent
Deal: Markdowns on hip labels. Dusen Dusen sack dress was $209, now $145; Cheap Monday velvet dress was $78, now $15
When/Where: Ongoing. Tues—Sat noon—8pm, Sun noon—5pm, Mon closed. 179 Stanton St between Clinton and Attorney Sts (212-673-0233)
The multi-billion dollar beauty industry seems to thrive on the next new thing. Yes, there are the old classics that will hopefully never leave us: that iconic pink and green Maybelline Great Lash mascara, the tingle of Noxzema, and perfectly pretty Essie Ballet Slippers. But pick up the Friday WWD or take a quick cruise through your local beauty emporium, and you’ll see all sorts of glamorous (and often confusing) new offerings.
Read on for some of the new things you can expect to see this season.
Name: Simona
Age: 21
Occupation: Student
What is your favorite restaurant in NYC? Well, for sushi, I love Yama.
What is your go-to beauty product? Kiehl’s Moisturizer
What is your favorite Disney character? Mickey Mouse
What was the last good movie you saw? Inception
What are the most prominent colors in your wardrobe? Black, grey and beige–lots of neutrals.
The FNO buzz is out of control, with retailers worldwide throwing lavish parties and bringing out the big guns to attract shoppers. While Bergdorf’s and Barneys’ bashes are the most elaborate, not everyone wants to stand in crowded rooms shuffling for fun.
Here are some of the best smaller events that are sure to be a blast. There’s everything from DVF’s high tech bash to Kiki de Montparnasse’s kinky party to yoga at Adidas for those who just want to relax.
About a month ago, a couple of samples of Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Oil crossed my desk. I don’t have great skin (and I don’t put anything on my face that hasn’t been given to me by my aesthetician or dermatologist), but when I got back from Paris, after a month of traveling and working without Read more →
Every Earth Day, Kiehl’s teams up with a few celebrities to design packaging for a product. The proceeds benefit an eco-conscious charity. Last year, the skincare company raised $100,000 for the Waterkeeper Alliance. This year, it has brought on Julianne Moore, Pharrell Williams, Jeff Koons and pro-surfer Malia Jones to create imagery for its Acai Read more →
