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Posted by on Jul 8, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

I die! Rachel Zoe collection launches at Neiman Marcus (and you could meet her)


Bananas!

 

Everyone loves an exclusive, and Neiman Marcus caters in the most fabulous way with early access to fashion darling Rachel Zoe. The Rachel Zoe collection debuts at Neiman Marcus online only through July 18th. 

If you aren’t quick enough on the clicks, the collection will make it nationwide to all 41 Neiman Marcus stores in August.  But why wait? 

CONTEST: In the meantime, Neiman Marcus has included an interactive opportunity with the launch that is sure to please Polyvorephiles.  Express yourself through Zoe’s line by taking a scenario and styling it.  Simply LIKE the facebook page and start styling. Someone will be lucky enough to impress and win:

  •  $2500 gift card
  • “priceless, private meeting” with Rachel and Neiman Marcus fashion director Ken Downing

TRUNK SHOW: Chicago’s Neiman Marcus has a little secret – they are possibly getting the Rachel Zoe line as soon as the end of July.  On August 11th, they’ll be holding a trunk show with a Zoe representative.  Whatever you didn’t snatch up online you’ll want to see in person.

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Posted by on Jul 8, 2011 in Uncategorized | 8 comments

Christian Louboutin – Fall 2011: Knockoffs you can live with

Not  your Whistler’s Mother’s shoe? 

Louboutin’s Fall 2011 Ad Campaign is creating a revival of sorts that art teachers and historians would envy – getting people in droves to notice the masters. 

Reportedly shot by Peter Lippmann, the new Look Book features recreations from famous paintings, updated with a little Lou.  The resulting photos are beautiful, with a little “Where’s Waldo?” thrown in.  Although a similar feel pops up now an again (the old “models with ballgowns and lions is back – I still have my 2005 Vogue with Drew Barrymore) this is the first time in memory art is imitating, um, art so specifically. To see originals and the rest of the campaign, click the gallery. Do you have a favorite?

Note: Although many are saying the ‘shoe in the lap portrait’ is Francois Clouet’s “Elizabeth of Austria” ( a headshot) I feel the recreation is closer to Petrus-Paulus Rubens portrait d’Elisabeth de Bourbon (Anne d’Autriche)

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Posted by on Jul 6, 2011 in Uncategorized | 7 comments

Makeup tips & tricks with MUA Mally Roncal & VISINE®

Twitter/Facebook darling makeup artist Mally Roncal has such a fun personality online, it’s not surprising she must be enjoyable in person as well.  Her client list includes the likes of Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Mariska Hargitay.  Mally doesn’t leave all of her tips to the elite – she’s happy to share ways to enjoy the summer with Solessence readers.

Mally’s signature is a flirtatious eye, and she believes it is important to wear makeup everywhere.  This reminds me of a “Do you wear makeup when running?” conversation that was on Twitter.  I believe it was @roclobster that said something along the lines of  “Of course. I’m not a farmer.”  But I digress.  Right into more makeup discussions!  So does Mally wear makeup to the beach?

   Mally says “Of course I wear makeup to the beach!  And don’t think just because you’re sun-kissed you don’t need to wear makeup.  The key is to look polished but not overdone. ”

She also agrees to keep it a bit easy, and recommends this routine:

  • Slather on the SPF everywhere!
  • Curl your lashes and coat with waterproof mascara to avoid runaway eye makeup
  • Give definition to your face with a waterproof brow pencil 
  • Peach is the new pink and that goes double for lip gloss.  Mally Beauty Lip Gloss in Be a Peach or Mally Beauty High Shine Liquid Lipstick in Summer Peach
  • Don’t skip concealer or you’ll look tired.  Mally Beauty Cancellation Conditioning Concealer SPF 25 is the perfect summertime option
    …And when the elements get the best of you:
    Diffuse a sunburn and bring your skin tone to more of a natural color with a dusting of powder foundation, then make sure to work with neutral colors so you don’t draw attention to the redness
    Even the most flawless makeup can’t hide red, irritated eyes – luckily VISINE® Summer Spectrum Relief™ is specifically formulated to soothe irritation and redness caused by chlorine, salt water, sun and wind so keep one in your beach bag at all times

After a day at the beach, have fun with a colorful summer look:

  • Pink up your pout with fuchsia lipstick and make eyes pop with a bold blue, green or even yellow eyeline
  • If you go bright, go big…don’t mix bright hues like hot pink, electric blue or green with anything too dark and earthy

 At the end of a long summer day:

  • Before you wash your face, gently remove eye makeup (even stubborn waterproof mascara!) with VISINE® Soothing Wipes. 
  •  Store them in the fridge for an extra-cool, refreshing treat.  These are also great on the go!

She doesn’t mention mention allergies in her tips, but this is the first year I had a lot of trouble with my eyes.  I had a chance to try the Visine Total Eye Soothing Wipes and they work very well.  Even when washing was not bringing any relief to my eyes, these pads somehow removed the gunk, for the best description possible.  The best part?  I did not have to tug or rub the delicate tissue around my eyes.  Also, the pad wasn’t saturated in a way that made them too wet.  It just easily and effectively removed whatever was irritating, and at night it also helped remove makeup.  Bonus. This product is a CEW beauty winner, and I can see why. 

  • Coconut and fruit sugar derived cleanser
  • 8 moisturizers
  • Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
  • Opthamologist and dermatologist tested

 30 generously sized pads are included. You could easily cut them in half to extend use, using one side for the left and one side for the right.  At $6.99 it is a beauty aid that can’t be beat

Go forth and be Mally Beautiful, beach babes

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Posted by on Jul 5, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Chanel: Peridot & Graphite Nail Polish

August babes  – make sure you purchase Peridot.  There used to be a time when I found the yellow green color of my birth month disappointing (why couldn’t it be diamond? or pink? or pearl? or or or) but over time I have grown to love this interesting stone, and I’m loving it as a Chanel polish.  Peridot is true to name  and utterly fantastic on the nails, although I would probably have this more in the vicinity of toes.  This lineup is a handclapper. 

Graphite is also a stunner.  It is sometimes silvery, sometimes leadish.  Oddly, it sometimes has a green cast.  It takes normal silver or grey and pushes it into something mesmerizing.

Missing swatch #3 but it was the odd duck out.  A pretty tan with a hint of green/blues, it was a dull version of OPI holo Design.

The Chanel formulation for Peridot and Graphite is easy, smooth, and it is even possible to get away with just one coat.  Enjoy these summer sparklers!

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Posted by on Jul 4, 2011 in Uncategorized | 4 comments

Zoya: Smoke & Mirrors Fall 2011

The Fall 2011 collection information is starting to come fast and furious.  Zoya’s latest includes 12 of the following:

Zoya Smoke Collection

  • Jana (ZP564) – smoky mauve quartz cream
  • Petra (ZP565) – smoky eggplant mauve cream
  • Codie (ZP566) – smoky brown taupe cream
  • Anja (ZP567) – smoky palatinate purple cream
  • Cynthia (ZP568) – smoky Prussian blue cream
  • Dree (ZP569) – smoky camouflage green cream

Zoya Mirrors Collection

  • Nimue (ZP570) – smoky rich thistle metallic
  • Marina (ZP571) – smoky steel blue metallic
  • Tao (ZP572) – smoky slate gray metallic
  • Yara (ZP573) – sparkly olive green metallic
  • Neeka (ZP574) – sparkly amethyst purple  metallic
  • Jem (ZP575) – sparkly fandango pink metallic

The collection becomes available July 15, 2011.

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