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Beyonce looks delish with the gorgeous cat eyes, and Betty bangs.

Macy’s Fashion Director is every Polyvore addict’s delight.  On the daily, a social opportunity presents itself.  How will you dress for the occassion?  Mix and match items from Macy’s Spring 2010 collections to reveal your personal taste and your stylistic savvy. Submit your ensemble, and you’ve entered for a chance to win a $500 gift card.  Every single day through April 6th.

Twitter darlings Rachel Roy and Clinton Kelly, Donald Trump and Martha Stewart, are among the top stylemakers assisting with the promotional challenges.

Here is a sample of a look I put together this morning based on the challenge “You’re having dinner with your husband’s boss tonight.  What are you going to wear?”

I’m curious whether my husband is supposed to know about the dinner, but let’s not get hung up on the details.

OUTFIT

Spring is around the corner but we’ve got a chill in the air.  I started with this beautiful brown Anne Klein Belted Linen Jacket ($129).  I wanted a bit of structure because it is a business related event, but also thinking about my guy’s actual boss, and after hours events, there is some casual room to play.

Next I selected the neutral Tommy Hilfiger Whitney Pants ($59.50). This gave me the freedom to move two different directions:

1) Early evening dinner would allow for the Michael Kors One-Shoulder Sweater ($89.50).  With jacket it is still conservative enough to pull off, but the gorgeously muted yellow and soft 80’s shape will still keep one feeling feminine.

2) If festivities are to move into later evening then I am all for the Michael Kors Sequined Tank.  The pattern is visually interesting, the color keeps a monochromatic feel, and the sequins add a little spark under the jacket.

ACCESSORIES

I toyed with the gorgeous Rachel Roy Python Woven Clutch, but it was too much metallic with the tank.  The Steve Madden Ruffled Crossbody Bag (which I would not wear crossbody, btw) added interesting texture while being a matte metallic.

For the same reason, I took a pass on some of the brighter metals in jewelry and instead zoned in on these fabulous yellow block bracelets.  A pop of color that compliments either top selection.

Obviously your outfit will vary depending on the “dinner” you have envisioned.

Vote AND try your had at your own outfit.  Every day through April 6th.

As I prepared to repurchase, I came across an implement that promised to push, clean and help create a perfect C curve.  Could it really do all of that?

As you can see, this is a three headed beast.  I’m not sure which version came first, but here is how it works:

• The spoonish side gently pushes back cuticle
• Turn it to the teardrop side to scrape any protein buildup on nails
• Use the pinchers to tighten up your gel/acrylic application at the apex after a flash cure for better C curves.  You can also use it to hold tips to nail while they are drying to avoid getting stuck to your client.  I prefer to sculpt so I haven’t tested this out.

This model is available from several different companies, including Young Nails.  Although I wish it had the OPI push/scraper combo in one (the scraper on this is a little scary looking), I think it is an excellent tool for the nail care professional.  I generally can get a good C curve with my forms, but it looks really nice after a quick pinch with this tool. Also, I know drilling is the way to go, but I feel better having a manual push/scraper on hand.

Have you tried this tool?  What did you think?

What do most men have wrong when it comes to shaving (not using a proper lotion, shaving too quickly, not replacing blades often enough, etc.)?

Nearly 80% of men say shaving irritates their skin with razor burn being the most common complaint.  Men often cause razor burn by applying  too much pressure with their razor when shaving.  In addition, razor burn is often “product” burn. Many of the products that are designed for men are poorly formulated and contain far too many irritating ingredients like alcohol.  An aloe-based aftershave gel like Lev8 will ice you down in seconds after shaving, especially if you experience razor burn.

What is the best type of shaving cream to use and why?

Massage a quality shave cream, like Earth Science Shave Cream into the skin with upward motions. The best products will lock moisture into your whiskers and do not foam up – foam is merely soap filled water. Work that shave cream into your beard well to make sure your whiskers are softened into submission. Dry, rough beard hair can easily get entangled into your razor. Leave on one to three minutes before starting to shave.

How often should blades be replaced? Are there any benefits to using disposable razors versus just disposable blades versus electric shavers?  If so, what?

No matter how much you believe your razor is good enough for 1 or 2 more runs, any sight of rust is a bad sight. Always use a sharp blade. A dull blade is responsible for many shaving cuts as it drags over the face and catches the skin along with the hairs of the beard. Replace the blade every three to seven shaves.  Disposable razors are generally very lightweight and don’t’ give a man enough control.  Some have heads that don’t swivel and therefore don’t address the fact that your face has contour to it, making it more difficult to shave.  With an electric shaver you don’t need water or shaving cream and it is more difficult to cut yourself but you wouldn’t get as close a shave as with a traditional razor.  You also must have a source of electricity.

Should men alter their shaving routine in any way during colder winter months?

As skin can get dry and itchy in winter months, it’s even more important to finish up your shaving routine with a quality moisturizing lotion like Osea’s Atmosphere Protection Cream.  Shaving can remove up to two layer s of superficial skin and so you want to make sure that you’re protecting your skin from the elements.  It’s a good idea to moisturize in the evening as well since the skin loses more moisture at night.

How can men avoid nasty red bumps and ingrown hairs? If they already have them, how can they heal them best?’

Hair bumps occur when your hair, whether it is on your face or neck, begins to curl and dig into the hair follicle adjacent to the hair. When this occurs, irritation and inflammation occurs. Then, a razor bump or ingrown hair is born. Shaving often causes an ingrown hair problem to occur and that is why it is also referred to as razor bumps. Therefore, the best prevention technique is not to shave. Although this is a very logical approach, it is not very practical because not all men want facial hair.  Many individuals have found that shaving with an electric razor reduces the occurrence of hairs that are ingrown or razor bumps. This is likely due to the fact that electric razors do not shave as close as a wet blade. With blades, the shave is much closer and there is a greater chance of the cut and sharpened end of the hair to re-enter the hair follicle. Also, make sure that you set your electric razor’s setting to high in order to avoid close shaving.  The alternative is to practice proper shaving techniques consistently and  to follow certain shaving tips.

The best treatment is to moisturize the ingrown hair area several times a day and at night.  Also, use a multi-tasking cleanser like Osea Ocean Cleanser that cleans and exfoliates (gets rid of dead skin) since dead skin cells trap ingrown hairs underneath the skin’s surface.  The hair will eventually soften and liberate from the skin.  Shave the hair as usual and never tweeze.

Nicole Sommers is founder of Gents,LLC., a company which provides esthetician-endorsed shaving and skincare products for men.  She also offers shaving tips on both Gents Facebook fan page and on Twitter (@GentsSkinCare).

March 11 – 13 Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin Spring Trunk Shows
From fashion’s most revered shoe designers come their fabulous footwear looks for Spring 2010. See what the creative masterminds have designed to perfect your spring wardrobe.
10 am to 5 pm
Shoe Salon – Second Floor
For more information, please call (312) 642-5900 ext. 4030

March 11 – 13 Gown Show
Neiman Marcus has assembled an outstanding assortment of special occasion gowns and party dresses from fashion’s top designers including Marchesa, Badgley Mischka, Marc Bouwer, Carmen Marc Valvo and Robert Rodriguez among others. Don’t miss this chance to find the perfect dress for your upcoming special event.
10 am to 5 pm
Dress Collections – Third Floor
For more information, please call (312) 694-4035

March 12 Mizuki Trunk Show
View the Mizuki collection known for its fine design and appealing fashion aesthetic.
10 am to 4 pm
Designer Jewelry – First Floor
For more information, please call (312) 642-5900 ext. 4036

I don’t know what happened to the purple dress mojo – see Charlize – but it was missing this eve.

Zoe is practically perfection though, and felt confident enough to pull this off.

It seemed like actors were dressing for music awards this year, not film.

Makeup -check.

Nude nails – check.

This is how to do it.

Let’s not forget the lovely coif.  After a night of ‘editorial hair’ (mostly pinned back hair with flyaways), we have someone that looks like she has a clean head of hair that has been lovingly curled.

This is the look we’ve come to expect on the Red Carpet.  Flawless.