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The Most Magnificent Mascaras Of 2010

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Clinique High Lengths Mascara

This gently arched, flexible wand yields elegant results: Lush, fully coated lashes in just a few swipes. And although the rich formula is loaded with potent conditioners and proven thickeners, it still goes on silky and clump-free.

$14

Dior DiorShow Mascara

Want to create a little lash drama? This formula thickens, darkens and lengthens with no spider-like effects. The major appeal is in the generous brush: “It’s big and fat and deposits intense color while separating lashes,” says Susan Giordano.

$24

Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara

“An all-around classic” is how Jennifer Pitt describes this clump-proof, low-priced formula. Its miniature wand—which maximizes precision and diminishes smudging—makes it a must-have, says Bill Westmoreland.

$5

L’Oréal Voluminous Original Mascara

“The coverage is phenomenal,” raves L.A. makeup artist Rea Ann Silva of this pitch-black, high-shine formula. Because it doesn’t dry too fast, it can be built up to a full, vampy fringe, says Brett Freedman, who has amped up Kelly Clarkson’s and Emily Blunt’s lashes with it.

$8

CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara

With a spiky yet flexible brush this mascara lengthens and volumizes with just a few swipes. So much so that people have asked us if we’re wearing false lashes—no joke. The silky, jet-black formula also leaves our lashes conditioned and glossy, not clumpy or dried-out like other versions we’ve tried.

$9

Tarte Bottoms Up Lower Lash Mascara

For those moments that call for extra drama, this mascara does the trick. Its tiny bristles grab and separate hard-to-reach lower lash hairs for a wide-eyed Twiggy look.

$16

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If Money Were No Object

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Magnolia Ring

You might think double finger rings are the sole domain of edgy jewelry designers. Not so. Van Cleef & Arpels, the fanciest French firm in the world, has been whipping them up for over ten years. Of course they do it in their own elegant way. Just check out this hothouse flower featuring 15.26-carats of rubies and 2.5-carats of emeralds Mystery Set. With a double finger ring like this, I could be both classy and cool.

Price available upon request; vancleef-arpels.com

Ralph Lauren Crocodile Dog Carrier

Every day from now through December 22nd, the folks at Ralph Lauren are posting a different, utterly fabulous gift suggestion. Their ideas range from goodies such as cashmere knits to crystal jewelry boxes. On Saturday, December 11th, this one-of-a-kind African crocodile dog carrier will be available for purchase. (You’re getting a sneak preview—don’t tell.) As an added bonus, your chic new bag comes with a thick white cashmere turtleneck sized for your beloved—and admittedly spoiled—pup.

$18,000; rlgiftguide.com

Cream Platinum Rare

It may not be the Fountain of Youth, but it’s almost as effective and a lot less elusive. This luxurious moisturizer treats your face to a cocktail of free-radical busting antioxidants (resveratrol and hesperidin to name but two), as well as a dose of colloidal platinum. The precious metal is purported to strengthen the skin barrier, helping keep wrinkles at bay.

$1000; shoplaprairie.com

Tiffany & Co. Archival Gemstone and Enamel Earrings

Usually when a big brand hits its own history books and revives a design, it is something classic and very familiar. Not so with Tiffany. Every season the 173-year old American jeweler uses its archive as a resource for innovation. These earrings, inspired by an early 20th century jewel, show off a cool combination of intricate gold work, gorgeous green enamel and a marvelous mixture of gems: aquamarines, emeralds, diamonds and pearls. I could see these earrings adding just the right touch of femininity to all the fall olive military looks I love. They would also work well with an electric bright minidress, another fave. Swing into spring and I would put them on with Prada’s new minimal baroque styles. Proving without a doubt, Tiffany’s imaginative archival revival fits right in with the cutting edge.

$17,000; tiffany.com

Bea Valdes Metropolis Clutch

This chunky silver beaded bag would have fit in perfectly with the rest of the costumes in Fritz Lang’s 1927 film. The clutch is graphic, sleek, and completely retro-futuristic (if there is such a thing). A chain strap is tucked inside, if you’d rather dangle this stunner off your arm.

$2,438; couturelab.com

Versace Baroque-Print Sunglasses

From the front, these frames appear to be the lovely, albeit sedate, color of burled wood. But, as befits a design that’s part of a collection inspired by Alice in Wonderland, things are not always as they seem: An oversize butterfly pattern in vibrant canary and black unfurls along the sides. Lewis Carroll would surely approve.

$190; call 212-317-0224

Dolce & Gabbana The Lip Jewels

The phrase “genius makeup artist” doesn’t come close to encompassing the vast influence Pat McGrath has on runways and editorial spreads. Legendary designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are, well, legendary. All are aware of what’s required to turn an ordinary woman into a smoking hot sexbomb. So when the trio selects its favorites among that classic vixen must-have—red lipstick—you know the resulting three-shade collection (plus one nude) is going to be a fire starter. And since the value of a well-timed reapplication can be part of a girl’s allure, the four creamy hues are packaged in an extremely chic compact (modeled on Gabbana’s heirloom ruby ring) that you won’t mind pulling out at the dinner table.

$60; saks.com.

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Cool Gifts Under $20

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Fire Water Fondue Tower

Impress every chocolate lover (read: all your friends) with this sleek chocolate fondue set. With a candle holder base, two fondue bowls, two fondue forks, and a recipe card, the gift includes everything you need to spice up a date night or indulge in a savory girl’s night in.
(maxbrenner.com, $15.50)

Hope in a Bottle

Actor Matt Damon co-founded water.org to help provide clean drinking water and sanitation around the world. Help him in his efforts by giving this environmentally-friendly, BPA-free (and super cute!) plastic bottle to everyone on your list this year — 100 percent of the profits will go to water.org.
(gift.water.org, $19)

Attention Mini Handbag

This purse has the perfect combination of punk and purpose with a studded multi-pocket design.
(kmart.com, $9.99)

Rose Colanders

Who says kitchenware has to be stainless steel? These colorful dishwasher-safe colanders can double as eye-catching serving bowls.
(amazon.com, $8)

Christian Lacroix Notebooks

The fashion designer’s pattern-infused spine and gorgeous cover detail will be sure to inspire any writer to jot her next novel—or scandalous diary entry.
(therapieny.com, $13)

Magnolia Jewelry Tray

Want an easy way to add some elegance to your bestie’s jewelry collection? She can store everything from rings to necklaces in this pretty accent piece.
(gifts.redenvelope.com, $19.95)

Cupcake Making Kit

Your friend will be so grateful to have this all-in-one cupcake set (includes 14 delish recipes, 250 decorative cupcake liners and a pastry bag with different-sized piping tips for variety of icing designs) that she may even repay you with some free samples.
(amazon.com, $14)

Cool Feet for Laptop

Tuck these compact suction cups into your blogger buddies’ stockings and they’ll owe you forever! The cups easily attach to any laptop, elevating it and preventing it from frying your friends’ thighs. Plus, the cups create a comfortable ergonomic angle for the keyboard.
(amazon.com, $16)

Trick Camera Lenses

Attach one of these colorful lenses to an iPhone camera to create some awesome special effects, like wide angle, sparkle, kaleidoscope, heart or sunburst. Your photographically challenged friend will become a bona fide photo artiste!
(urbanoutfitters.com, $8)

Matryoshka Measuring Cups

The cooking enthusiast in your crowd will love these 6 dry-measure cups that nest neatly inside each other just like traditional Russian matryoshkas.
(amazon.com, $12)

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Gifts That Give Back

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Heart HSN 2010 Designer Ornament Collection

Ornaments designed by Sarah Jessica Parker, Jonathan Adler and Gwen Stefani (from left)

$20-$50 each; at hsn.com

100 percent of the profits, no less than 30 percent of the purchase price of each ornament, will be donated to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital

GlobalGiving Gift Cards

$10 and up; at globalgiving.org.
Recipients can browse more than 1,000 non-profit and grassroot projects on globalgiving.org and spend gift cards by directing donations to the charities of their choice.

Bulgari Sterling Silver and Ceramic Ring

$370; at bulgari.com.

With each purchase, $70 goes to the Save the Children Foundation.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Turner Owl

$18; at buildabear.com.

Build-A-Bear Workshop will donate 50¢ to First Book to provide new books to children from low-income families and 50¢ to the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation to support other literacy and education programs.

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Cute Holiday Gift Ideas: Mini Perfumes

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Estée Lauder Sensuous Hibiscus Compact with Swarovski Crystals

$175/.01 oz.; at Neiman Marcus

 

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Rollerball

$22/.33 oz.; at sephora.com

Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Dome Ring

$42/.02 oz.; at sephora.com

Flirt! Flirtatious Mini Fragrance

$15/.45 oz.; at kohls.com

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Katy Perry’s New Kitty Purry Perfume

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Katy Perry has a penchant for delicious flavors. From the taste of cherry chap-stick to Purr, the recently married pop star’s new perfume, Perry has a knack for temptation. In a cat shaped bottle with mysteriously sparkling rhinestone eyes, we can’t help but wonder if the bling-tastic Purr package was inspired by Perry’s own feline friend, the infamous Kitty Purry. Never one to do things subtly, Perry’s perfume is sure to be an unmissable distraction on beauty store counters the world over with its bold purple bottle that calls to mind an Egyptian cat. So go on, take a whiff of Katy Perry’s pussycat perfume. We know you want to!

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Coach Revamps Their Look With A New Line Of (Actually Cute) Logo Bags

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

 

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Weekend Deals!

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

25% OFF AT STEFANI BAGS

Discount:Site-wide at stefanibags.com by entering “People25″ at checkout
Expiration: Oct. 5
Buy It! Botkier “Ava” Crossbody, with discount $334 (originally $445), at stefanibags.com

20% OFF AT NATIONAL JEAN COMPANY

Discount: On all full priced items at nationaljeancompany.com by entering “PEOPLE20″ at checkout
Expiration: Oct. 7
Buy It! Denim of Virtue “Intuition” Ankle Skimmer, with discount $176 (originally $220), at nationaljeancompany.com

35% OFF AT QI

Discount: Site-wide at qicashmereshop.com by entering “PEOPLE35″ at checkout
Expiration: Oct. 6
Buy It! Raven Cardigan, with discount $143 (originally $220), at qicashmereshop.com

20% OFF AT REBAGZ

Discount: Site-wide at rebagz.com by entering “people20″ at checkout
Expiration: Oct. 5
Buy It! Magazine Bag, with discount $59 (originally $74), at rebagz.com

20% OFF AT JULIET & COMPANY

Discount: Site-wide at julietandcompany.com by entering “PEOPLE20″ at checkout
Expiration: Oct. 4
Buy It! Lace Coins and Tassels Necklace, with discount $46 (originally $58), at julietandcompany.com

20% OFF AT THE SHOE BOX

Discount: On all full priced items at shoptheshoebox.com by entering “PEOPLE20″ at checkout
Expiration: Oct. 1
Buy It! Fiorentini + Baker Boot, with discount $556 (originally $695), at shoptheshoebox.com

25% OFF YASMIN & JAZMIN

Discount: On all Yasmin & Jazmin jewels at 25park.com by entering “YAZJAZ25″ at checkout
Expiration: Sept. 30
Buy It! Drop earrings, with discount $447 (originally $596), at 25park.com

20% OFF AT SHOP RUMOR

Discount: Site-wide at shoprumor.com by entering “PEOPLE” at checkout
Expiration: Sept. 29
Buy It! Recess dress, with discount $99 (originally $124), at shoprumor.com

20% OFF AT VERONICA M

Discount: On all full-price items at veronicamclothing.com by entering “PEOPLE20″ at checkout
Expiration: Sept. 28
Buy It! Ruched dress, with discount $77 (originally $96), at veronicamclothing.com

20% OFF AT RAILS

Discount: Site-wide at railsclothing.com by entering “PSW20″ at checkout
Expiration: Sept. 24
Buy It! Kendra-Gauze Top, with discount $79 (originally $98), at railsclothing.com

25% OFF AT LUNA BOSTON

Discount: Site-wide at lunaboston.com by entering “people25″ at checkout
Expiration: Sept. 30
Buy It! Linea Pelle Alex Zipp Speedy, with discount $341 (originally $455), at lunaboston.com

20% OFF JESSICA SIMPSON COLLECTION

Discount: Site-wide at jessicasimpsoncollection.com by entering “JSJpeop” at checkout
Expiration: Oct. 1
Buy It! Forever Skinny Jeans, with discount $40 (originally $50), at jessicasimpsoncollection.com

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What’s In Your Shampoo Bottle?

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Water
Usually the first item on a shampoo label, water is the base that keeps the other ingredients flowing. It accounts for up to 80 percent of what’s in the bottle.

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
These surfactants—basically, a fancy word for detergents—are the muscles that do all the cleaning.

Cocamide DEA, MEA, or TEA/Cocamidopropyl Betaine
These milder foaming detergents are added to create suds. But they also moisturize and thicken the formula so the shampoo is easier to pour.

Sodium Citrate
This buffering agent keeps the shampoo at the proper pH level (slightly acidic) as you wash. OK, now in plain English: SC allows dirt and oil to wash off and helps cuticles (the overlapping scales on each strand) lie flat so hair looks smooth and shiny.

Glycol Distearate/Stearate
These waxes are kind of like hunky Swedish masseurs: primarily there for look and feel. They’re what give the formula a pearly sheen and allow it to flow easily from the bottle.

Polyquaternium/Quaternium
These softening compounds—also found in some fabric softeners—thicken shampoos and condition hair.

Dimethicone/Cyclomethicone
Silicone oils that coat and smooth down the cuticles to add thickness, reduce static, and provide shine. Oh, yeah: They also make comb-outs easier. If you have coarse, curly, or damaged hair, make sure your shampoo contains one of these conditioning ingredients.

Panthenol
A form of vitamin B, this hard-working humectant (that’s a substance that helps hair attract and retain moisture) works inside and out: It penetrates the hair cuticle to plump it up and coats it for added shine.

Cetyl/Oleyl/Stearyl Alcohol
Seeing the word alcohol may set off an alarm (Drying! Bad!). Not to worry: These are hydrating alcohols that attach themselves to the outside of the hair shaft and act as lubricants. Result: Combs effortlessly glide through hair and less damaged locks.

Nut Oils/Shea Butter
These are super-rich natural moisturizers found in hydrating shampoos that coat cuticles so water stays locked inside.

Ascorbic Acid/Citric Acid
Natural acids derived from vitamin C that smooth cuticles and add shine.

Octyl Salicylate/PABA
Sunscreens added to protect your scalp and hair from nasty, chaos-causing UV rays—so your color lasts longer (yay!).

 

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