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Wednesday March 11th, 2009

Beauty

Stila Wants to Make a Deal

Stila wants to survive the recession. So? They’re offering a 20% off shopping discount along with free shipping on their site until April 11th. Just use the code “stimulus” when checking out. Really, that’s all. And you’re welcome.

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Published at 4:26 PM

Thursday March 5th, 2009

Even More On Pugh

This just in via WWD: Gareth Pugh‘s been busy at work on accessories lines, including shoes and makeup. Obviously, the shoes will be a hit – while not everyone has the courage to dress like a life-size Lego girl, almost everyone has the guts to tack on some serious shoes at the end of an Read more →

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Published at 10:35 AM

Monday March 2nd, 2009

Beauty

Do Celebrity Beauty Endorsements Work?

On Friday, WWD reported that Salma Hayek is currently working on an undisclosed beauty project. Earlier this month, it was also rumored that Jennifer Aniston is on the hunt for an endorsement deal herself. But all I could think was, really? Isn’t the celebrity endorsement template a bit staid, especially in today’s tough economic times? Read more →

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Published at 12:42 PM

Thursday February 19th, 2009

Beauty

Rock Out With Your Models Out

Beauty inspiration backstage can run the gamut from “English Rose” to “Post-Apocalyptic Bladerunner Chic.” But this season, it looks like the name of the game is mostly just rock ‘n roll. Rock as an inspiration is nothing new – it pops up every season. But this time around things feel a bit different. Those that Read more →

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Published at 3:56 PM

Thursday February 5th, 2009

Beauty

Jill Stuart Bags Beauty for NYFW

Some gift bag news for those who don’t consider themselves too cool to pick through the freebies while waiting for a show to start: Jill Stuart, who’s showing at noon on Monday the 16th, is throwing some of her highly coveted makeup line into her goody bags, marking their first appearance stateside. The line has Read more →

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Published at 9:22 AM

Friday January 16th, 2009

People Are Talking

Dolce & Gabbana: Trouble?

To: Tips@Fashionista.com From: FadeIn@Italy.com Looks like Dolce & Gabbana are goin’ down. It appears Neiman Marcus is pulling D&G from all of its stores. The troubled company has been on a downward spiral for months now, very quietly. No more fancy showroom on 5th Ave – now unremarkable digs downtown. No more Director of Operations Read more →

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Published at 1:03 PM

Thursday January 15th, 2009

Wednesday January 14th, 2009

Beauty

“The job is, in many cases, the second one a girl has after working in a fast-food chain, and the wage scale reflects that short step up the career ladder. The frenetic pace of the drive-thru is still there, as are the constellations of acne breakouts (due, I guess, to a promiscuous level of cosmetic Read more →

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Published at 10:48 AM

Monday December 29th, 2008

Beauty

Smurf Paint ‘n’ Play

If you got the expected $50 gift card to Sephora from your brother this holiday season, may be make a makeup suggestion? Too Faced just launched their newest line, the Smurfette Collection, which we know is all we need to say to convince you. The collection includes a mood-activated lip gloss (goes from Smurfy blue Read more →

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Published at 12:41 PM

Tuesday December 9th, 2008

Beauty

What Do Your Nails Say About You?

Tina Fey’s wearing little more than an American flag on the cover of January’s Vanity Fair. The unusually sexy look for the geek chic comedienne continues in the Annie Liebovitz-shot editorial with an exposed black bra and demonic red pumps. In fact, the stylists and makeup artists manicured every inch of the actress – except Read more →

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Published at 1:07 PM

Monday November 17th, 2008

Beauty

Fly JetBlue, Get Free Mascara…

Friday night, I was on a JetBlue flight to Fort Lauderdale, headed to Key West for a friend’s wedding. About half way into my Munch Mix and Coke, one of the flight attendants handed me a tube of Maybelline’s Great Lash. I said, “What’s this?” He said, “A gift” and continued to hand out mascara Read more →

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Published at 10:51 AM

Friday November 7th, 2008

Beauty

Alexander Wang to Shu Uemura

Looks like Alexander Wang isn’t done with breaking into new markets after his shoe collection for Spring: We just heard that he’s branching into makeup for none other than Shu Uemura! No word on exactly when the line comes out, but the deal is definitely done – he even has his shade names picked out. Read more →

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Published at 11:57 AM