Perfume of the Week: Hanae Mori Butterfly

Hanae Mori, the great lady of Japanese fashion and Parisian haute couture, introduced this fragrance in 1996 and the subtle composition of scents make it unlike any other.

Hanae Mori Butterfly is a rare blend of berries and flowers, with a distinctive tone of strawberries and almond, giving an impression of vanilla. The bottle's top is distinctly made from glass, a first for any fragrance. The top represents the beauty and delicate shape of a butterfly with folded wings.

Butterfly's style is unique for any occasion. The scent opens with fresh fruity notes and then warms to a floral heart. Butterfly contains notes of Strawberries, Bilberries, Black Currant, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Almond, and Praline.

Butterfly was designed as Hanae Mori's signature fragrance to capture the elegance and femininity of every women. A 1.7 oz eau de toilette spray usually retails at $55.00, but you can purchase it now for only $42.99 at Perfume Emporium.

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Suzanna

Beauty Solutions: Turmeric Antioxidant Facial Mask

Dull, weakened and prematurely aging skin is generally caused by daily stress and environmental pollutants. Our skin becomes dry, tired and devoid of life. JUARA Turmeric Antioxidant Facial Mask's reviving treatment uses the antioxidant turmeric to revitalize tired skin and renew its youthful, healthy appearance. Turmeric is part of the ginger family, and has been used in Indonesian medicine for centuries. It helps neutralize environmental toxins, fight free radicals and strengthen the skin. Skin will become stronger, brighter and healthier. Did I also mention that this mask is fragrance-free?

Benefits:

• Anti-oxidant turmeric revitalizes tired skin

• Neutralizes environmental toxins, fights free radicals and strengthens the skin

• Skin will become stronger, brighter and healthier

• Softens and revives without staining the skin

• Gentle and fragrance-free

Use 1 – 2 times weekly. Apply liberally over cleansed face, sparing eye and mouth area. You may feel a tingling sensation as the active botanicals start taking effect. Leave on for 10 - 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with Juara Sweet Black Tea & Rice Facial Moisturizer.

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Suzanna

A Look inside Tamara's Model Portfolio

Tamara gives an insider look at her model portfolio at all her amazing range of pictures.

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Look Book Tamara

Hair Solutions: Caring for Thinning Hair

Celebrity stylist and grooming expert Thom Priano of The GARREN New York Salon has worked with the world’s top photographers, fashion companies and magazines to create the most stylish looks for male and female celebrities from the worlds of Hollywood, sports, music and fashion.


“I see hair loss in my salon every day,” says Priano. “When a woman first starts to notice hair loss, the experience is incredibly emotional. Hair is a woman’s crowning glory -- but unlike men, women don’t expect to lose their hair,” says Priano.

“The first thing I tell the client is that she’s not alone. In fact, one in four women experience hereditary hair loss -- and by age forty, 40% of women show some degree of thinning hair,” he adds.

An expert in women’s styling and treating thinning hair, Priano offers the following advice to his female clients with thinning hair / hair loss:


By the time most women notice thinning hair, they have already lost at least 50% of their hair. “It’s important to seek treatment as soon as you notice the first signs of hair loss, such as more hair on your brush, pillowcase, or in the bathroom drain.”


Choosing The Right Products:

“For my clients with hair loss, I suggest Women’s ROGAINE,” says Priano. It’s the only brand FDA-approved to regrow hair in women. “If you have thinning hair, there are many hair care and styling products that really help make hair appear thicker. Look for anything with a "V" that adds VOLUME to the hair (shampoo, conditioner, gel, mousse, cream, or spray),” says Priano.


Choosing The Right Cut:
“There are different ways to cut and style your hair to help it appear thicker,” says Priano. Layered cuts can add volume to your hair -- whether it’s curly, wavy or straight. Stick with minimal layers, rather than heavy ones that can look flat. Consider cutting deep bangs to help mask thinning hair on the top of the head. Also, try a zig-zag part and a “messy” style.


Hair Color Helps:
“Hair color can also play a big part in masking hair loss,” says Priano. “Darker shades play up the contrast between hair and scalp, while lighter shades that are closer to your skin tone can actually help camouflage thinning hair,” adds Priano, who recommends highlights. “Coloring your mane also expands the hair shaft which makes hair appear thicker,” says Priano.

Hair Solutions: Restorative Hair Treatment

Repair dry, damaged, color treated and chemically processed hair with Restorative Hair Treatment by Ojon Hair. This uniquely concentrated, versatile hair rejuvenator contains 100 percent Ojon palm nut oil to improve the condition of damaged, color-treated, or processed hair without weighing it down. Fortifying, rebuilding, and nourishing, it leaves hair extraordinarily shiny, silky, and manageable.

Uses:

As a Deep Conditioning Treatment: Warm a teaspoonful in the palm of your hands (more for longer hair) and distribute onto dry hair, from scalp to ends. Leave on for 10-20 minutes, and shampoo well.

As a Leave-In Conditioner: Warm a small amount in the palms of your hands until it becomes a lightweight oil, and distribute thoroughly through towel-dried hair. Style as usual.

As a Shine Enhancer: Heat a very small amount in the palms of your hands and smooth over the surface of dry-styled hair.

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Suzanna

New Years Eve Party Dresses

New Years Eve is right around the corner and if you haven't decided on what to wear for the festive evening, we've got the perfect party dresses for you. Our four - affordably chic picks are the perfect flocks to wear when bringing in the New Year 2010 style!

Make your Hollywood debut in this stunning, red-carpet worthy A-List Actress Dress! With a plunging V-neck and an exotic noir backdrop stenciled with a gold design, this sequin-spangled evening dress will dazzle the crowd and media alike. Its full lining will keep your silhouette smooth, while the adjustable straps ensure a flawless fit. Before you step out for the night, slip on a pair of stilettos, and grab a sequined clutch. Then, add a touch of red lipstick for arresting, Old-Hollywood style glamor!

Get the party started with this festive paisley frock! This daring one-shoulder Party-Perfect Dress is all you'll need to be the life of the party, thanks to its rollicking paisley swirls in crimson, magenta, emerald, and taupe. Its seamed bust and prettily pleated skirt add a ladylike touch to this stylish affair, while its light, silky material means you can whirl and twirl with both grace and ease. Just pair this with glossy patent pumps, tights, and colorful accessories for a party-perfect look!

Go for an opulent look with this Feather Ruched Dress featuring a solid knit fabric, ruched side seams, tiers of feathers, an interior lining, and an elastic top hem for fit. Size medium has a top-to-bottom hem length of 25".

Your sixth sense is in chic clairvoyance, so it comes as no surprise that you've recognized this black and grey, tiered tube Extrasensory Perfection Dress for being absolutely magnificent! Slip into this dainty dress and you'll be instantly haunted by its finer features, such as the pleated overlay tiers of onyx black, slate grey, and heather grey mesh against a warm grey lining, and a form-fitting black waistband. Even the most telepathically challenged fashionista will be cognizant of your radiant beauty in this frock, which creates a seductive silhouette with an expertly hidden side-zip and slight boning in the strapless bodice. For a hypnotizing ensemble, pair this feminine frock with sparkling lurex tights, gold studded stilettos, lots of golden accessories, and a feathered fascinator!

You can find the items listed above at CharlotteRusse.com and modcloth.com.

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Suzanna

A look inside Tomiko's Model Portfolio

Tomiko Fraser gives an insider look at her model portfolio at all her amazing range of pictures.

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Look Book Tomiko

Beauty Solutions: DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask

DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask is a clay mask or spot treatment with sulfur and purified clays to absorb oil and help keep pores clear. This therapeutic, medicated mask uses the anti-inflammatory properties of sulfur, aloe vera, purified clay, and aromatic extracts. Helps to clear blemishes and treat oily skin, clogged pores, acne, and seborrhea. Only $38, not only can you use this as a mask, but you can also use it as spot treatment. Ideal for acne prone skin, this mask will minimize the appearance of the pores. Excellent for chest and back as well as face.

You should not use this Therapeutic Mask more than once a week if you have normal skin, and shouldn't use it at all if you have extremely dry skin.

We recommend applying the mask onto your face and allow it dry completely (about 15 mins), then wash it off in the shower. Your face might retain the sulfur smell before you go out somewhere, unless its washed off thoroughly. After each use, be sure to properly moisturize your face. This is an excellent product - considering the benefits and price.

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Suzanna

Shoe of the Week: Ruby Bootie

Demand the best from your boots with these ankle booties from Not Rated. Ruby Bootie is an ankle boot in grey featuring a cutely rounded toe and a 3 1/4 inch stacked heel. Details like wrapped gromit-studded straps at the ankle and a line of gromits at the vamp and across the topline perfect these ankle booties.

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Suzanna

Beauty Solutions: Tomiko's Beautiful Look

Tomiko has been with Maybelline cosmetics for over eight years and shows how to achieve a natural look with a beautiful glow. Makeup is important, but she reminds us to add a smile to complete the look.

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Tomiko

Fashion Circle Sale Alert: Cheap Monday Tight Skinny Jeans in Italian Unwash

With a designer denim look at a retro price, Cheap Monday jeans are a serious style blessing. These Cheap Monday Tight Skinny Jeans in Italian Unwash stretch to hug every inch of the legs for that practically painted-on look, while the higher rise contours the waist.

This style is fitting at least a size small--we strongly recommend ordering up one size from what you normally wear and size up two sizes if you are between sizes. To give you some perspective on sizes note that Nida (Pictured Above) is wearing a size 28x32. Nida’s profile: 5’10”, waist 24”, bust 29”, hips 35”.

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Willie D

Book Club: Small Space Design Sins

Armed with a bit of basic design knowledge and a few of Libby''s tricks of the trade, any small-space dweller can learn how to create gracious, inviting small-space homes that are also functional to a tee. Watch the video below, then get: Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions.

Interior Designer Libby Langdon, author of Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions, highlights the biggest mistakes we make when decorating small spaces (i.e. our tiny New York apartments)...and shows us how to fix them. Now that you've watched the video Click Here and read: Libby Langdon's Small Space Solutions: Secrets for Making Any Room Look Elegant and Feel Spacious on Any Budget.

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