House of Style 2.0

Did you check out the new House of Style? if not it's here.

My verdict: Not bad. I do miss the days of Amber and Shalom- they were fun and Molly Sims was great too.

Bar Raffielli is just as bad as Cindy Crawford, she sounds monotonous and scripted but I guess posing in the middle of talking makes up for it right? This means no seeing Naomi Campbell with zit cream on her face.. aww I miss the 90's.

Chanel as the  fashion correspondent who covered gadgets and a dinner party was fluff, I think it was mildly insulting that she go to Erin Fetherston's party yet she wasn't casted in the Fall '09 show. She should have been the backstage correspondent for a show that she was in this season.. say Marc Jacobs?

This new upgraded 2.0 HOS should be hosted by Stam, Jessica Stam as she didn't sounds as scripted even soundt relatable vs. Bar. 

MAC Sugarsweet Collection

I've been on a MAC hiatus for longer than usual..well- not true. 

HK was the last collection I was into but prior to that was CoC.

So now Spring is upon us this week and the powers that be are launching a saccharine collection March 19th- Sugarsweet!

More likely than not I'm going to skip out on 95% of what this collection has to offer. 

Why? because now is not the time ( realistically).

But, I have to say I will be getting the re-launch of Bubbles lipstick. I remember when this was featured in Seventeen Magazine back in 1997 when MAC created the lipstick for Issac Mizrahi's runway show!

It was dc'd as of 2002-2003, and if you wanted - pay a boatload for Bubbles on ebay. 

Well now here is your chance to stock up.

The other item, Peppermint Patti- a mint green nail polish, a great spring staple plus something to look forward to considering Chanel's fall  09 makeup collection won't come out until the years end.

Additionally, the campaign is great! It reminds me of Marie Antoinette in a way and the contrast of colors is bold and wearable to those who dare.

to check out the collection- temptalia.com has promo pics and descriptions.

Barney's Warehouse Wrap-up

Yes, I'm tres late on this- but whenever I look at my Miu Miu Calzature Donna Paillettes, I'm in heaven!

These shoes were in Miu Miu's Fall 2008 collection and one of my finds at the Barney's Warehouse sale that just wrapped about 2 weeks ago. This was my first experience at BWHS and it was eventful to say the least.

I've had my eyes on these shoes during the sale and decided to get them at %50 off the sale price! It was a great deal at less than $200. My justification for the purchase? A staple item to dress up my laid-back weekend wardrode and after work attire.

Some tips for sales like this? Be prepared to wait!

The line to get in : 8 minutes 

The line to check out: 30 minutes

Dealing with crowds and clothing:

*Don't get discouraged if you can't find your size- they are probably hidden in other sections where other shopingistas have stashed their finds.

*Also, ask people who are finished with their hauls what sizes they don't want- if you can judge your size versus theirs, you could be in for some treasure if the clothing fits.

New Phoenix! -1901

No, this post is not cosmetically related but it could be to your oracular benefit as it relates to FREE MUSIC!

My heart has gone out to Phoenix since I heard " Too Young" in  Shallow Hall

 (don't get me started). 

"1901" their current single takes them from Alphabetical and United's "beachy pop"to a twist of electro.

 Their current album " Wolfgang Amdeus" will be released May 25 and if you visit their website www.wearephoenix.com you can download their first single and a multi track.

Enjoy!

Chanel Fall '09: Is Mint the New Black?

All of the models in Chanel's Fall '09 look had mint green nails! 

It's excitement when you can see that the shade will work for all as Karl did have some diverse beauties in the show ( including my fave Karen Elson).

More Paris Fall '09 posts to come..