Apricot-kernel oil
apricot-kernel oil/ (ap-ri-kot kur-nl oil)/ n./ 1. Oil extracted from the inedible kernels of the apricot pit; / n./ 2. Rich in vitamins A and E, apricot kernel oil also boasts high levels of essential fatty acids that help skin maintain moisture levels without leaving it greasy, e.g. “Dry skin is the pits—slather on some apricot-kernel oil for hydration and a natural, healthy glow.”
Try it: L’Occitane Shea Butter Body Lotion, $30, usa.loccitane.com
Ingredients Deciphered: Caviar
CAVIAR/(kav-ee-ahr)/n./ 1. Eggs of a large fish, especially sturgeon, typically served as hors d’oeuvres at highbrow get-togethers; /n./ 2. Rich in mineral and vitamin content (B1, 2, and 6 as well as A, E, and D), caviar lifts and adds glow to aging skin; e.g., “A taste for caviar could be the result of maturing skin as well as a maturing palate; roe extract has been shown to help reverse the ill-effects of gravity while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.”
Try it: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Body Cream, $375, www.nordstrom.com
ASTAXANTHIN/(az-tax-ahn-thin)/n./ 1. An antioxidant extracted from marine microalgae in the hot lava fields of Hawaii; /n./ 2. Five hundred times more effective than vitamin E, astaxanthin protects and heals skin affected by sun damage and irritation caused by chemical peels and other harsh facial treatments, e.g., “No need to clear your social calendar after your next medi-spa appointment. Regular application of an astaxanthin-based serum will make post-op public appearances completely painless.”
Try it: Esenté Red Volcanic Seaweed Complex, $68, www.esente.com.
BLACK CUMIN/(blah-ek kuh-min)/n./ 1. A plant native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated in North Africa and Asia for its black aromatic seeds; /n./ 2. Also called nigella oil, black cumin oil is rich in essential fatty acids and is frequently used in skin and scalp treatments for its protective, regenerative, stimulating, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, e.g., “Black cumin oil belongs in your bathroom, not in your curry, as it packs an emollient punch that adds luster to skin and hair.”
MALACHITE/ (mal-uh-kahyt)/ n./ 1.A semi-precious green stone;/ n./ 2. Billed as a powerful antioxidant, malachite’s high levels of copper also give it the reported ability to increase collagen and elastin levels in the skin, e.g., “Turquoise and jade might keep you in fashion, but only malachite will keep your skin radiant—and your friends green with envy.”
Try it: Banana Republic Malachite Body Cream, $28, www.bananarepublic.com
ARGAN OIL/(are-gan oil)/n./ 1. The extraction from the pulp and seed of nuts from the argan tree, found in Morocco and Algeria; /n./ 2. Typically harvested by women’s cooperatives and high in vitamin E content, argan oil has exceptional moisturizing properties and has been proven to have age-defying and skin-healing capabilities, e.g., “Do something good for your skin—and your sisters in agribusiness—and seek out products rich in argan oil.”
Try it: Kiehl’s Superbly Restorative Skin Salve with Fairly-Traded Argan Oil, $25, www.kiehls.com
PUMPKIN/(puhmp-kin)/n./1. A squashlike fruit ranging in size, shape, color, and appearance originating in North America;/n./ 2. Packed with active enzymes and the anti-aging power of vitamin A, pumpkin can help speed up the skin’s cell-renewal process while providing gentle and effective exfoliation, e.g., “Turn that jack-o’-lantern trick into an easy, skin-pleasing treat, and let pumpkin help you carve out a more radiant complexion.”
Try it: Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Peel, $44, www.sephora.com
TAMANU OIL/ (tuh-mahn-oo oil)/ n./ 1. A thick, brown oil extracted from the nuts of the Tamanu tree, native to Southeast Asia;/ n./ 2. Tamanu oil promotes the formation of new tissue and also boasts anti-inflammatory properties that can treat everything from sunburn to skin blemishes and rosacea, e.g., “If your skin tends to veer towards the greasy side, fight oil with oil—tamanu oil, which is nature’s answer to the dreaded pizza face.”
Try it: Aveda Outer Peace Foaming Cleanser, $25, www.aveda.com
BUCTHER’S BROOM /(boo-cherz-broom /n. / 1. A shrubby European evergreen, that comes from the lily family; /n. / 2. Butcher’s Broom contains the phytonutrient rutin, which has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain, legs, and hands while also acting as an anti-inflammatory agent, e.g., “Although its name might sound like something you’d find in a slaughterhouse maintenance closet, don’t be put off—Butcher’s Broom has been known to help maintain circulation and can calm irritated skin.”
Try it: Borghese Effetto Immediato Spa Soothing Tonic, $29, www.drugstore.com.
BEARBERRY/(bair-ber-ee)/ n./ 1. A small berry grown on low shrubs in the high mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America;/n./ 2. A favorite of hungry bears, this succulent, bitter pink fruit contains arbutin, a natural plant-based compound with hydroquinone, which helps to fade hyperpigmentation and enhance overall skin tone, e.g., “If dark spots and blotchiness have you avoiding public appearances, bearberry’s complexion-brightening powers will bring you right out of hibernation.”
MARSHMALLOW/(mahrsh-mel-oh)/n./ 1. A plant native to Europe and naturalized in the marshes of eastern North America; /n./ 2. Marshmallow contains vitamins A and C and is a naturally conditioning herb that helps nourish and detangle curly hair, e.g., “More than just a campfire staple, marshmallow’s moisturizing capabilities make it the perfect treat for dry, unruly hair.”
Try it: Dr. Hauschka Conditioner with Jojoba and Marshmallow, $14, www.drhauschka.com
SUNFLOWER OIL/(suhn-flou-er oil)/n./ 1. An oil extracted from sunflower seeds; /n./ 2. Sunflower oil is rich in vitamins A, B, D, and E and can help rebuild the skin’s moisture barrier when applied topically, e.g., “Much like the emotional effects of receiving an unexpected bouquet of the yellow-petaled stalks, sunflower oil will keep your skin glowing.”
Try it: Origins Youthtopia Skin Firming Cream, $48, www.origins.com.
IGER GRASS/ (tahy-ger grahs)/ n./ 1. Also known as Gotu Kola, a plant native to Asian countries that thrives in and around water./ n./ 2. With anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, tiger grass can be used externally to treat everything from itchiness to sunburn. When extracts are ingested, it is also thought to enhance mental clarity, e.g., “Not a fancy strain of hallucinogen, tiger grass’ restorative powers can still cure what ails ya— and will leave you considerably more lucid than other ‘herbal remedies.”
Try it: Sundari Gotu Kola and Walnut Body Exfoliator, $76, www.skinstore.com
LOTUS/(loh-tuhs)/n./ 1. An aquatic plant native to southern Asia and Australia, having large leaves and fragrant pinkish flowers; /n./ 2. Extracts from lotus petals are ultra-moisturizing and also help to exfoliate dead skin cells, minimize fine lines, and soothe sensitivity, e.g., “So much more than a tropical drink garnish, lotus’ reparative properties can give your skin the fresh-faced look of a relaxing week spent in Bali (minus the after-effects of any palm brandy abuse).”
Try it: Wei East White Lotus Eye Dreams, $65, www.weieast.com
LIPO HYDROXY ACID (LHA)/(lip-oh hy-drok-see as-id)/n./ 1. A molecule derivative of salicylic acid; /n./ 2. Being touted as the next big thing in antiaging ingredients, LHA is six times more effective than salicylic acid, with highly exfoliating properties that reverse the signs of sun damage, the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, and skin imperfections; e.g., “Bearing no real resemblance to the body-contouring procedure of similar name, LHA’s skin-regenerating effects can, in fact, make you look like you’ve gone under the knife—no post-op support hose necessary.”
Try it: La Roche-Posay Biomedic LHA Cleansing Gel, $42, www.skincarerx.com.
POMEGRANATE/ (pom-a-gran-it)/ n./ 1. A biblical fruit native to the Mediterranean region, with a reddish rind, sweet aromatic scent, and filled with hundreds of edible seeds; / 2. A traditional representation of fertility, pomegranate is packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals, which can age the skin, e.g., “Modern goddesses continue to enjoy the natural, youth-enhancing properties of pomegranate, a beauty staple from the cradle of Western Civilization.”
Try it: Click here for some of our favorite pomegranate offerings that transcend the fruit’s seasonal availability.
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TOMATO/(tuh-mey-toh)/n./ 1. A plant native to Mexico and Central and South America, bearing a mildly acid, pulpy, usually red fruit; /n./ 2. Packed with great astringent and cooling properties to help reduce pore size and brighten dull skin, tomatoes are also rich in the carotenoid lycopene, which protects against free radicals and sun damage, e.g., “A tasty solution to fighting the visible signs of aging, tomatoes should be an integral part of your secret sauce for obtaining healthy, youthful skin.”
Try it: Eminence Organic Tomato Lycopene Masque, $48, www.dermstore.com.
ACEROLA/(as-uh-roh-luh)/ n./ 1. The cherrylike fruit of the small tree Malpighia glabra, common to the West Indies and adjacent areas; / n./ 2. Also known as the Barbados cherry, this emerging superfruit is said to be 20 to 30 times richer in vitamin C than the orange and is becoming prevalent in the beauty industry for its ability to even skin tone, boost collagen and elastin levels, and defend against the damaging effects of free radicals, which can age skin prematurely, e.g., “Acai is so three years ago. To maintain a youthful appearance and your trendsetting status, get your antioxidant rush from acerola.”
Try it: Nude Skincare’s Advanced Smoothing Complex, $90, www.sephora.com.
GET THE LOOK: Don’t think that eyeliner has to be fierce—it can add just the right touch of glamour, as it did for Molly Sims or Kareena Kapoor. in the past I have created this look very easily. Recently, for Molly Sims, Makeup artist Stevi Christine, of Warren-Tricomi L.A., created this look using white shimmer on the inner corners of the eye and a silvery-gray on the lid. “I accentuated her eyes by adding a navy-black kohl eyeliner on the top and lined the rim of the inside,” says Christine.
INSIDER TRICK: Adds Christine, “Make sure you keep your eyeliner in your clutch because you will want to touch it up when you hit the ladies’ room!” You’ll want to re-trace the line near the inner corner, which can dissipate because of the proximity to eye moisture.
BUY ONLINE NOW: Jillian Dempsey for Avon Kohl liner, $6
Rec: Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in Star Black
GET THE LOOK: Hollywood's all about the green trend when it comes to hybrids and carbon footprints. Give smoky eyes a twist by combining shades of emerald on her lids for a sultry, evening look.
INSIDER TRICK: To prevent your shadow from fading or creasing, prime your lids with cream-to-powder foundation.
BUY ONLINE NOW: MAC eye shadow in Vivid, $14.50
GET THE LOOK: Celebrity makeup artist Linda Hay calls the combination of a strong, defined brow, individual lashes and berry stain on the lips “super striking”.
INSIDER TRICK: To create the thick-lash look, Hay used “as many short individual lashes as possible on both the top and bottom lashlines. I then applied a very fine line of Victoria’s Secret Glitter Eyeliner in Licorice and liberal quantities of High Definition mascara from Victoria’s Secret.”
BUY ONLINE NOW: Victoria’s Secret High Definition mascara, $12
GET THE LOOK: Katie Holmes shows us that it's time to embrace purple around the eyes—without looking like a boxer... and boy is she a knock-out!
INSIDER TRICK: Clear eyes and cover-up are key with this look. Find a good peach-toned concealer to camouflage dark circles and use a few drops of Visine to eliminate any redness.
BUY ONLINE NOW: Cargo eyeshadow in Persia, $10.50
Sure, everyone’s heard of getting beauty sleep, but what about getting beauty products to improve sleep?
Murad, the El Segundo, Calif.-based skin care brand that’s helped bring ingredients such as pomegranate to consumers’ attention, is carving out a niche for beauty solutions to the nightmare of no sleep. A duo of products launching next month, Sleep Reform Serum at $97 for 1 oz. and Sleep Reform Dietary Supplements at $49.50 for 60 tablets, is Murad’s introduction to the snooze business, which could eventually expand to an array of recommended sleep remedies within Murad’s skin care portfolio.
One of Chic Report’s favorite scent shop has finally made a home for itself in the big city! Today, Diptyque is opening the doors to its first New York retail space, located at 377 Bleecker Street, between Perry and Charles Streets. We’re loving the Benjamin Noriega Ortiz-designed decor; taking inspiration from an oversized Edwardian mural, the space includes white feather and crystal chandeliers, black Astroturf carpet, Lucite furniture, and flat screen TVs featuring burning Diptyque candles. And though it was originally planned as a holiday pop-up shop, not to worry: the store will be redesigned in 2009 to become Diptyque’s permanent NYC flagship. What better place to pick up Christmas gifts for your fellow sweet-smelling chicettes?
BREWER’S YEAST/ (Bru-erz Yeest)/ n. / 1. A type of fungus formally known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is frequently used to brew beer, bake certain breads, and as a nutritional supplement in its inactive form; / n./ 2. A non-leavening agent that provides the body with vitamin B, proteins, and minerals, and helps to regulate the production of sebum produced by the skin, maintaining a healthy pH 5 level and keeping acne at bay, e.g., “A tasty topping for popcorn, brewer’s yeast can also put the cap on breakouts by balancing oily skin.”
Try it: Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant, $66, www.paullabrecque.com
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RHODIOLA/(row-dee-oh-la)/n./ 1. An adaptogenic herb that grows at high altitudes in the arctic areas of Europe and Asia; /n./ 2. Also known as arctic root or golden root, rhodiola is linked to longevity and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries in Russia and Scandinavian countries as a remedy for fatigue, poor attention span, and decreased memory, and to firm and reenergize skin, e.g., “Frequently used as a powerful, memory-enhancing supplement, rhodiola also corrects the visible signs of aging for skin that is truly unforgettable.”
Try it: Origins Youthtopia Age-Correcting Serum with Rhodiola, $50, www.origins.com
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Rice Milk Does A Complexion Good
RICE MILK/(Rahys milk)/n./ 1. The grain milk processed from the starchy seeds of an annual marsh grass typically cultivated in warm climates and used for food; /n./ 2. The proteins and lipids in rice milk encourage moisture retention and cell renewal in skin, leading to a clearer and softer complexion, e.g., “A sweet solution for lactose-intolerant cereal addicts, rice milk is also a miracle worker for rough, dehydrated skin.”
Try it: Carita Rice Cream Cleanser, $49, www.caritadirect.com.
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COCOA BEANS/(koh-koh beenz)/n./ 1. The seeds from the pineapple-sized fruit of the Theobroma cacao tree, indigenous to equatorial regions, particularly South America, Africa, and Indonesia; /n./ 2. A known antioxidant, cocoa beans also consist of almost 50 percent cocoa butter, which is rich in unsaturated fatty acids to nourish and protect the skin; /n./ 3. High in anandamide, a neurotransmitter produced naturally in the brain that induces euphoria and relaxes muscles, cocoa beans are also thought to generate certain “feel-good” effects, e.g., “Boasting ultra-moisturizing and relaxing properties for your skin and your senses, cocoa beans make it A-OK to give in to your chocolate cravings.”
Try it: Laura Mercier Chocolate Truffle Soufflé Body Crème, $55, www.lauramercier.com.
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Zirh is going green, with a new product range called Zirh Natural.
The men’s grooming range, which is set to launch exclusively at Sephora in March, is a line of eight items the company claims are free of parabens, sulfates, pthalates, petrochemicals, fragrances and synthetic dyes.
The lack of these ingredients, according to Brian Robinson, president of Zirh Holdings LLC, gives the line its natural positioning, and the idea is to bolster the green product segment in the men’s prestige marketplace — especially at the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned retailer.
Chanel plans to establish a new base for its beauty business in February with the launch of Lift Lumière, its newest foundation and concealer line.
The range is intended to target an age-conscious client who also wants full coverage, said Christine Dagousset, executive vice president of Fragrance and Beauté for Chanel.
“The Lift Lumière launch fits into the framework of the general Chanel foundation strategy to provide every customer segment the perfect foundation with exceptional quality,” said Dagousset. “The new foundation and concealer provides antiaging benefits without compromising coverage.”
APPLESEED EXTRACT/ (a-pel-seed ek-strakt)/n./ 1. A substance derived from the fertilized, ripened ovules of a flowering, edible pomme fruit, typically found on a cultivated tree of the rose family; /n./ 2. Possessing powerful antioxidants and rich in polyphenols, essential fatty acids, and AHAs, the seeds from one of fall’s favorite fruits have become popular among beauty enthusiasts for their antiaging and brightening capabilities, e.g., “With its natural, complexion- enhancing, skin-resurfacing power, an apple a day keeps more than just the doctor away.”
Try it: Fresh Appleseed Brightening Essence, $95, www.fresh.com.
Donatella Versace gets clean with the Bamford Body holistic group. One of CR’s favorite women was recently spotted at Barneys picking up the therapeutic Jasmine Pebble soap ($27). This luxe collection of bath and body products recently launched in the U.S. with four lines: organic, holistic, botanic and baby (Gwyneth Paltrow is a big fan of this one). Bonus! They also have a chic ready to wear collection.
Guest…and Fancy Guest
While preparing for those visitors in the new year, Beauty Junkie always finds it necessary to amp up the apartment décor—bust out the candles, guest towels and whatnot. Vital to the mix is the requisite “fancy” soap. Space NK has the perfect duo of hand soap and lotion that we promise you’ll want to use long after the yule log has burned out. It comes in Lavender, Bergamot, and Rose and is packed with silk proteins, coconut, and rice to keep you all sorts of soft and supple. THE DETAILS: $28, exclusively at Space.NK.apothecary and www.spacenk.com
If you have cracked or peeling lips, there’s no way to rock a fierce red lipstick like Jolie or Godse. There's more to a kissable pout than swiping on a stick of lip balm in wintertime. Check your ingredients! Cinnamon mints and gum can dry and irritate your lips. Also, some lipsticks contain a preservative, propyl gallate, that cause irritation on many people’s lips. Skip these irritants to keep lips looking silky smooth.
Famed stylist Brandon Martinez wants to give you bombshell hair
WHAT: B. The Product's Shampoo and Conditioned
WHY: Brandon Martinez, hairstylist extraordinaire at the Warren Tricomi Salon in West Hollywood (and star of Bravo's Blow Out... you know you love it!), has just answered our hair-prayers byr releasing his own line of hair care products. B. The Product includes shampoos, conditioners, and styling products...and as Brandon says, "Whether you're a hairstylist or not, using hair product shouldn't be confusing. What you see is what you get, just like me."
PRICE: Shampoo, $26 for 8 oz.; Conditioned, $29 for 8 oz.
AVAILABLE: http://www.btheproduct.com
Narciso Rodriguez is headed back to the fragrance counter with a new women’s brand due this spring. Essence, the designer’s second fragrance franchise, will be launched in March in the U.S. and globally in April, in limited distribution.
“I wanted to create something that reflected the house, but something fresh and new,” Rodriguez said during a recent interview at the Gramercy Park Hotel here. Rodriguez’s first fragrance, an eau de toilette dubbed For Her, made its debut in fall 2003, and an eau de parfum version was launched in fall 2004. His sole men’s scent, For Him, was launched in 2007.
A new means to a svelter vous
WHAT: Sculptz' Shapely Perfection tights
WHY: Everyone's always on the look out for effortless ways to achieve an even svelter silhouette. In lieu of a girdle, tights are a glorious alternative. Sculptz line is a perfect blend--83% nylon, 17% Spandex--that smooths you in all the right places. They're available in black, brown, gray and plum shades. Panels pull in your tummy, hips and thighs, and your rear is addressed with a "special lifting design." You'll definitely feel slimmer--but more importantly, you won't spend 20 minutes squeezing into them while crashing around the boudoir. Your ego will thank you.
PRICE: $25
AVAILABLE: http://www.sculptzshapewear.com
Beauty Junkie tries many a product–so you don’t have to. Our latest obsessions are Alchimie Forever’s Excimer + Facial Scrub and Kantic Lights Off Calming Evening Cream. The Swiss-based company uses the perfect blend of science and botanicals to get you through those sallow winter months. Promise.
THE DETAILS: $39 (scrub), $69 (cream); www.alchimie-forever.com
PARIS — Chanel will add a new weapon to its antiwrinkle arsenal starting in January with the aim of taking a frontline position in the war on aging.
The French luxury brand will introduce Ultra Correction Line Repair, a five-unit treatment line, which it hopes will bolster its positioning in the worldwide skin care market.
“Almost half of our skin care business worldwide is antiaging related,” said Catherine Rebours, director of skin care at Chanel. “We believe that share will increase with Ultra Correction Line Repair.”
Naeem Khan pre-fall 2009. Photo By Kyle Ericksen Photo By: Khepri Studio Dolce & Gabbana pre-fall 2009. Photo By: John Aquino Badgley Mischka Pre-Fall 2009. Fashion isn't just about spring and fall. Pre-collections have increasingly become a force in the industry, with new designers joining the fray every season. Here, a continuously archived collection of all the looks from pre-fall 2009. NEW TODAY: NAEEM KHAN, NICOLE MILLER,ST. JOHN ALBERTA FERRETTI: She is a romantic at heart, and Alberta Ferretti’s lineup of dresses were a nod to silver-screen stars. ALEXANDER WANG: Influenced by the early Nineties and Tom Ford’s Gucci days, Alexander Wang turned out a sexy, sophisticated lineup. ARMANI COLLEZIONI: Understated elegance was the order of the day for Giorgio Armani. BADGLEY MISCHKA: According to Mark Badgley and James Mischka, pre-fall is about “beautiful, happy clothes — nothing serious,” and with that in mind, they turned out a lineup of fanciful gowns and youthful cocktail dresses with plenty of embellishments, feathers and frayed ruffles. BURBERRY PRORSUM: Revisiting the classics, Christopher Bailey turned out a stellar lineup with a polished yet disheveled sensibility. CALVIN KLEIN: Francisco Costa showed two sides of his current fascination with chic CAROLINA HERRERA: Carolina Herrera hit a charming balance between soft and strict. CHANEL MÉTIERS D'ART: Karl Lagerfeld showed a Russian-themed satellite collection with glimmering brocades, fur trims and luscious embroideries. DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: It’s a jungle out there, or, as Diane von Furstenberg said of her pre-fall collection, an urban jungle. DKNY: Classic looks with clean lines were the order of the day. DOLCE & GABBANA: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have gone all out for a dressed-up sensuality this season in both their signature tailored looks in gray flannels and tweeds and shapely dresses in silk satin and velvet, some detailed with paillettes and embroideries. DONNA KARAN: Nix “pre-fall.” Donna Karan’s “transeasonal” collection, as she called it, was inspired by today’s economic climate and intended to be worn year-round. DOO.RI: Doo-Ri Chung offered a coherent collection focused on proportions and tricks, as in dresses that give the illusion of having separate layers. GIORGIO ARMANI: Armani kept his options open with slim or A-line skirts, full or lean pants and elaborately detailed jackets. ISAAC MIZRAHI: Isaac Mizrahi turned out a terrific mix of seasonless looks that the J.MENDEL: Each season, Gilles Mendel expands his range of eveningwear choices and younger, less serious furs to throw on top. For pre-fall, he has also added lots of day looks. MAX MARA: Inspired by New York City in the Fifties, the design team behind Max Mara turned out a collection of pretty printed dresses, cozy knits and cocoon coats — all timeless and feminine. MISSONI: Angela Missoni focused on contemporary, kooky knitwear. MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC: The pre-fall lineup features lean silhouettes, but with such feminine details as bowknots, flounces, pearl embroidery and draping. NAEEM KHAN: Naeem Khan stepped up the glamour quotient with an array of colors and patterns on his evening and cocktail dresses. And with the economy in mind, the designer also scaled back prices and offered knitwear and separates. NARCISO RODRIQUEZ: Narciso Rodriguez infused his collages into bold prints on silk dresses and tops, creating a layered effect. NICOLE MILLER: Inspired by astrology, Nicole Miller incorporated a star motif into prints and embroideries on tunics and dresses. OSCAR DE LA RENTA: Good times and bad, one can always count on Oscar de la Renta to deliver real clothes, the kind that have at least a prayer of being purchased and worn. RACHEL ROY: The designer was inspired by "Bugsy Malone" for her chic, quirky collection. RAG & BONE: Rag & Bone stayed true to its men’s wear-inspired roots, softened up with silky numbers. RENA LANGE: It was a night with Juliette Gréco in Paris for Julian Neale and his design team, whose lineup featured sculptural tweed jackets, pleated pants and soft chiffon skirts. ROBERTO CAVALLI: Cavalli played up botanical, animal and feather motifs in a neutral palette with dashes of turquoise and fuchsia. ST. JOHN: “Customers are looking for investment dressing and ensembles that can be worn from day to night,” St. John ceo Glenn McMahon says of pre-fall. TULEH: Winter gardens were the inspiration behind Bryan Bradley’s collection for Tuleh. VERSACE: Donatella Versace emphasized bold, graphic silhouettes. VERA WANG: Drawing on the “boyish sophistication” of Gabrielle Chanel, Vera Wang played up a narrow silhouette in a mostly dark palette, showing cropped trousers and long cotton tunics, the latter with embellished panels. ZAC POSEN: Posen showed a salon-style presentation with plenty of French flair. ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO: Prints were key for Maria Cornejo as she worked her usual geometric shapes in seasonless fabrics.
futurism, one sober and the other, light as air.
designer referred to as the “stock for fall’s soup.”
While Olivia Chantecaille is a veteran member of the fête set, let us not forget her day job: cosmetics company co-creator along with her mother, Sylvie. And Chantecaille’s products are just as divine as the ladies themselves. Beauty Junkie’s lastest obsession is the Le Tigre collection, especially the vaguely iridescent Bengal Bronzer and the pearly Bengal Palette for lips and cheeks. Plus, five percent of the proceeds go to TRAFFIC, the international wildlife trade monitoring network. Good for you, good for the animals! THE DETAILS: $85 (bronzer), $117 (palette); www.chantecaille.com
While Olivia Chantecaille is a veteran member of the fête set, let us not forget her day job: cosmetics company co-creator along with her mother, Sylvie. And Chantecaille’s products are just as divine as the ladies themselves. Beauty Junkie’s lastest obsession is the Le Tigre collection, especially the vaguely iridescent Bengal Bronzer and the pearly Bengal Palette for lips and cheeks. Plus, five percent of the proceeds go to TRAFFIC, the international wildlife trade monitoring network. Good for you, good for the animals! THE DETAILS: $85 (bronzer), $117 (palette); www.chantecaille.com
First came Rescue Beauty Lounge’s SpongeBob Square-Pants–inspired nail lacquers. Now, Too Faced Cosmetics is taking the cartoon thing a step further by giving the Smurfs a turn. Those amiable woodland creatures with the little white hats, who turned 50 years old in October, are getting their own makeup line. The Smurfette Collection, a five-item range of color items for the eyes, lips and face, launches at Sephora in December. Too Faced co-founder Jerrod Blandino was inspired to create the line after waking up at 2 a.m. wondering, “What the hell happened to Smurfette?”
Beauty Junkie is obsessed with candles—for creating that perfect boudoir ambiance while applying your holiday make-up, dinner parties, and hostess gifts. One fave is the eco-friendly, Pacifica. Every candle is made from natural oils and essences, soy wax, and completed with a lead-free cotton wick. And don’t even get us started about the amazing scents—the Thai Lemongrass is a classic. During these chilly dark months, pull out warm, spicy fragrances like Madagascar Spice, Mexican Cocoa, and Egyptian Bergamot Rose. Light up and breathe deep, chicettes. THE DETAILS: $6-$22, www.pacifica.com, Whole Foods, various department stores, specialty boutiques and spas.
Champers and salty apps do not a flat tummy make during the month of December. Thank heavens for the Tummy Tuck, and Beauty Junkie means one by Rodial not your fancy UES plastic surgeon. This gel is packed with neuro-peptides that boost cell metabolism in much the same way as actual exercise and microfibers tighten up those same cells too. Plus, thanks to the folks over in R&D, your abdominal area can be reduced by a whole inch in just eight weeks. THE DETAILS: $145, www.beauty.com, space NK, and Henri Bendel
We all love the effect and look of a smoky eye, but sometimes it can be too heavy. Take a lesson from Priyanka Chopra, whose beautiful eyes had just enough smoky by using heavy brown shades instead of grays and blacks.
Brush a nude shadow from the lash line up past the crease and then lined the upper lashline with Lancome's Le Crayon Khol in Black Coffee and smudged the line. Set the entire lid with a cocoa-hued shadow and finished by rimming the lower inner line with the Khol pencil and a coat of Lancome's Oscillation mascara.
Rec: Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow in Impress
We all love the effect and look of a smoky eye, but sometimes it can be too heavy. Take a lesson from Priyanka Chopra, whose beautiful eyes had just enough smoky by using heavy brown shades instead of grays and blacks.
Brush a nude shadow from the lash line up past the crease and then lined the upper lashline with Lancome's Le Crayon Khol in Black Coffee and smudged the line. Set the entire lid with a cocoa-hued shadow and finished by rimming the lower inner line with the Khol pencil and a coat of Lancome's Oscillation mascara.
Rec: Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow in Impress
Australian makeup artist Sue Devitt is putting spa in the spotlight with the launch in February of a new skin care and makeup range called Spa Complexion.
“I wanted to merge treatment and color together,” Devitt said of the 10-item line, which features a few treatment items and several shades of pressed and loose powder. “The idea was to create mineral products that continually hydrate throughout the day,” she added.
The collection ranges in price from $32 for the powders to $62 for the Microquatic Lactic Renewal Facial Peel.
MILAN — And they say women can’t make up their minds.
Men’s fashion week here is to revert back to four days in January, after Fendi became the latest high-profile brand to cancel its catwalk and France’s chamber of fashion allegedly reneged on a calendar agreement with its Italian counterpart.
A Fendi spokeswoman told WWD late Thursday that the Italian luxury house would forgo its runway show, slated for Jan. 21, the last day of the men’s shows. Instead, Sylvia Fendi will present the label’s men’s line by private appointment in Rome during the last week of January.
Kanebo is getting colorful — but is also keeping benefit top-of-mind.
The Japanese beauty brand is set to launch Sensai Colours, a new treatment makeup line consisting of eye, lip and cheek items with formulas that draw on water and silk to address moisturization and impart a silk-like glow, according to Maiko Kitagowa, Sensai Colours marketing manager.
Each item in the line is designed to follow Japanese aesthetic ideals, such as Kasane kimono layering, that can be seen in the makeup line’s use of translucent hues.
Samuel L. Jackson Did His Own Makeup In The Spirit
Director Frank Miller rewrote the Spirit script to accommodate ScarJo and let Samuel Jackson improvise — and even reinvent his character's look. We met the director and cast, and learned just how much they collaborated.
Samuel L. Jackson has revealed that he picked up make-up tips from Scarlett Johansson while they were on-set of their latest movie 'Spirit'.
The actor even borrowed her eye shadow so he could enhance his scary look in the comic book adventure.
At the presser Samuel L. Jackson was asked about if he was cautious about bringing to life a character that had never before been seen on film or in the panel. In the comics, the Octopus was always just a pair of ominous gloves. He explained that he created most of his character's look himself, in the makeup chair.
It's quite an honor to actually be able to walk into a situation and put flesh and blood into a character that's only been a pair of gloves. And I thank Frank for that opportunity. He gave me license to be as demented and as genius and as goddamn funny as I wanted to. So I kinda took that as my license to do all the things that I ever wanted to do in a film, chew as much scenery as I felt like chewing, and not be criticized for it....."
Also, the Octopus' notorious smeary makeup? All Jackson.
The big discovery for me was, Scarlett and I shared a makeup trailer. So when I would go in in the morning and they'd be making her up and I'd look at her and those beautiful colors of eye shadow on her and I'd go "Wow, I should try some of that." So I got my makeup artist to start experimenting with eye shadow and I would put it on then I would run in there and go "Frank!" and he'd go "I love it!" so then I'd go back to the trailer and go, if I'm wearing a Nazi outfit I should have lightning bolt eyebrows! And I'd go "Frank!" and he'd go "I love it!". And from that point on it was all just a matter of me just kinda me running in and doing as much as I can to myself, even down to the little ermine eyebrows, which I thought was kinda cool.
You just said a mouthful, Sam. While Jackson as a Nazi cat-killer in an SS Uniform may be full of win, seeing him leaking makeup just takes away from the character. There should have been someone on set saying, "Whoa, now we're getting ahead of ourselves let's all just think about what we're doing here for a moment."
"I showed off what we did to Frank Miller, and he said, 'I like it,'" he added.