It’s been a long ten years since Issey Miyake brought us the latest in fragrance, but finally Miyake’s giving us something to grin about, the wait is over. The newest perfume is named A Scent. Yes, we realize it’s not the most creative of names, but we hear the scent makes you want to grab dozens off those shelves, and the bottle is pretty awesome too. A Scent hits store shelves September 7th.

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For those of you who love Sex and the City, we know you also love Mr. Big. And word has it you’ll be seeing a whole lot more of him. The actor has recently been named the spokesperson for Biotherm Homme, a men’s face-care brand. Though it’s not Chris Noth’s first modeling gig, it’s been a bit of time, and we can’t wait for those new ads!

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READ MORE ABOUT: Biotherm Homme, chris noth, mr. big, sex and the city

Shiseido’s Maquillage makeup line has teamed up with Alexander Wang to create a line of his own. Maquillage X is currently available in Asia, but the question is, when do we American ladies get to try it? I love how natural and lovely the colors look- like so many of his garments, you can wear this anywhere.

Via: The Fashion Spot

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Kate Moss is set to hit the small screen! The model will be found alongside lifelong hairstylist and friend James Brown as he opens his own salon. I’m not quite sure, but I’m guessing the duo is going to be very entertaining.

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READ MORE ABOUT: british tv, documentary, hairstylist, james brown, kate moss, salon, series

We’re all guilty of it. Picking up one too many frappuccinos from Starbucks, ordering soda with your dinner instead of water, or of course, consuming tons of beer and liquor on a night out.

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has decided to intervene. It seems as though our apparent calorie gain in beverages is getting a bit out of control. The above ad campaign features a soda being poured into a glass while human fat comes spilling out. Personally, I find it a bit too graphic and just, well, gross. But I guess that’s the point, right?

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People are always talking about how being a binge drinker can add on quite a few pounds; however, no one really looked into what this meant for the average drinker. Recent studies are revealing that binge drinkers are much more likely to head to the gym than those who don’t drink. Why? I’m thinking it’s because they want to shed off the pounds they gained the night before, but some people say it’s the same kind of thrill.

LINKAGE: Allure

READ MORE ABOUT: binge drinking, drinking, exercise, health

Though I’m certainly not at any age to run to CVS and pick up some anti-aging products, this gotme a little angry. On the premiere of the documentary Youth Knows No Pain, on HBO last night, Allure editor Linda Wells came clean about these products.

Ms. Wells begins to explain though the products don’t actually do what you want, if they make you feel better then it’s not a bad thing to go purchase. Okay, I get the whole psychological aspect that she’s hinting at, but don’t say it’s not a bad thing to purchase a product that doesn’t work! It’s not like everyone thinks these are miracle products, but they had some faith in them. Well, maybe not anymore.

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READ MORE ABOUT: allure, anti-aging, HBO, linda wells, products, rip off products, wrinkles, youth knows no pain

Lauren Conrad’s hair stylist, Kristen Ess, explains the tricks of keeping Lauren’s hair looking ‘natural.’

READ MORE ABOUT: extensions, hair extensions, kristen ess, Lauren Conrad

Kime Buzzelli is an artist based out of LA, she creates paintings, illustrations, and installations inhabited by fashionable women in amazing clothes…often with bright colors running down their cheeks.

Kime has taken her work to the beauty industry, to help design the newest eyeshadow box for Urban Decay. Kime’s vignettes adorn the new palette, which includes six shadows (four bestsellers and two new shades). Also included is a travel size Zero 24/7 Glide on Pencil, and a travel Eyeshadow Primer Potion.

$30 available at Sephora, Beauty.com, and UrbanDecay.com in October.

READ MORE ABOUT: kime buzzelli, showpony shadow box, urban decay

Sephora just released three limited edition matte nail colors that are inexpensive and in this season’s must have shades…

Available here.

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There’s nothing like having high quality prints of Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Steven Klein, Annie Leibovitz, Steven Meisel and several other established photographer’s work in the confines of your own home. I had the opportunity to snag a copy of Dolce & Gabbana’s collaborated photo compilation, Extreme Beauty In Vogue, before it hit’s shelves in October, and I must admit, I feel like a child staring at a picture book, completely mesmerized by every photo. Edited by Phyllis Posnick with an essay by Eva Respini, Extreme Beauty In Vogue exposes photographic, stylistic and journalistic perceptions of female beauty and opinions on allure. Featuring two centuries of work, the evolution of cultural attitudes on women is exposed in this coffee-table must have. And for those of you hung up on Vogue’s typical conservatism, there’s enough nipples, asses, bestiality and blood to suit your fancy. Shove your Beatles anthology to the side folks, because this $55 investment is what your dinner guests should be snooping through!

GALLERY: Extreme Beauty In Vogue

For more information, check out Extreme Beauty In Vogue here!

READ MORE ABOUT: Annie Leibovitz, Beatles, beauty, Dolce & Gabbana, Eva Respini, Extreme Beauty In Vogue, Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Phyllis Posnick, richard avedon, steven klein, Steven Meisel, vogue

For their second collaboration Barbie and Stila created an assortement of truly exclusive products, fot their ‘Barbie loves Stila collection’ . A 12 color palette as well as , ’smudge pots” above in new shades of , violet, blue and black.

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I’ve never really been a fan of the liquid eyeliner. Mostly because it would take me hours upon end to apply, you need a pretty steady hand, and I mean a very steady hand.

But now I may just have a reason to switch over from the classic pencil. I’m not gonna lie, this product just about has me jumping out of my seat! LORAC has released the latest in our eyeliner needs. It’s a liquid eyeliner to give you the bold, long-lasting touch, and it’s a pencil! So if your like me and your lack of patience with other liquid liners has made you steer clear, pick it up! I can’t wait to try it.

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Sometimes to get the hairdo that’s right on the money you need a ton of products to get there. We’re talking gel, mousse, anti-friz cream, and iron guards. It may be just a bit too much product for our locks to handle, and before you know it, your freshly cleaned hair is already looking greasy and overdone. So what do you do?

To my surprise I’ve never heard this tip before, which is odd because it seems awfully simple, and well, pretty obvious. Instead of applying a layer of each of your products, pre-mix all 0f your products and then apply!

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READ MORE ABOUT: hair, hair products, tips, too many products

Sometimes when we find that perfect shade of lipstick there are a few problems that could soon follow. For instance, what if the bright cherry red lands on your pearly whites? Can you say embarrassing? Clinique has released a lipstick that not only keeps the lipstick off the teeth, it keeps them looking better than ever!

The people at Clinique hired a series of dentists to assist them in their latest project. The dentists pinpointed which colors gave individuals the best looking smile, and they put together 12 products that can make your smile a full shade of white brighter!

LINKAGE: Allure

READ MORE ABOUT: Clinique, Lips, lipstick, teeth, white teeth

I know a ton of people with straight hair who love to opt for rollers. It gives them that perfect wave, not too much curl, with just the perfect amount of bounce. But when I thought about people with curly hair using rollers it seemed to me like it would be quite the difficult task. And since some others agreed, hairstylist Oribe sat down to teach the folks with curly locks how to get that perfect wave.

First, Oribe says to mist the hair with an anti-humidity spray. Next, separate the curls into manageable sections. Once you’ve separated the hair, wrap each section around your fingers before using the rollers. Then apply the rollers. Oribe recommends a felt-covered roller to give the hair some extra shine. Try it out!

LINKAGE: Allure

READ MORE ABOUT: conair, curly hair, hairstylist, Oribe, rollers, rollers for curly hair

L’Oreal Paris has revealed their latest in spokesperson. Pop star Cheryl Cole has taken on the job for L’Oreal in the U.K. and Ireland!

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I have to admit  I’m a little skeptical sometimes when it comes to contests. Just thinking about the odds of winning usually turns me off to the idea of even trying for that gold medal. But I’m looking to make a change, especially when I hear about Neutrogena’s latest sweepstakes. The contest is called Flaunt Your Inner Celebrity, and if you win you get your makeup done by celebrity makeup artist Matin, and your very own photo shoot!  

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READ MORE ABOUT: beauty, contest, flaunt your inner celebrity, matin, neutrogena

Hey indies, our fave indie makeup artist, Sam Lennon, has a new blog. If you love beauty, you should def check it out, she’s posting everything from latest collections, to fave tear sheets, plus her current inspirations.

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Dita Von Teese has already lent her hand to the beauty world by becoming the spokesperson for MAC Viva Glam make up and now she is in the process of writing a beauty book. Dita always looks flawless so this beauty book will definitely be on my must have list. According to her Twitter page, where she frequently gives beauty tips, it should be out next fall.

SOURCE: My Fashion Life

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We Are Plus (www.weareplus.com) are very proud to announce their latest project: a strategic brand film for the prestigious Shu Uemura cosmetics brand.

Shu Uemura “Art of Beauty 2009″ from We Are Plus on Vimeo.

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They were a brief fad in the 80s and they were tacky and silly. However, tinted mascaras are slowly making a comeback. They have become more sophisticated, less mall, more couture. Blues, purples, greens, silvers, golds… be adventurous with your lashes! Small tip: if it seems overwhelming – use your regular black mascara and apply tinted mascara only to the tips (kind of like icing on a cake).

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“For this collection, I wanted to create something fragile and strong, and seductive but not aggressive,” said François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of Nars Cosmetics. The combination of strength and refinement has become a hallmark of Nars, and is particularly fitting this season as the brand celebrates its 15th anniversary.

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Not meant for the States, this video was only released in Europe, but Sienna looks super cute so we thought we’d share…

READ MORE ABOUT: Hugo Boss, hugo boss orange, sienna miller