Lenny Kravitz Is On The Telephone

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Lenny Kravitz just picked up the phone.

Boutique Critique:: AvaMaria: Look 1

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

AvaMaria is tucked away along the cobblestones of Crosby St just So. of Ho. Inside you’ll find a load of Louboutins and Choos and DVF wraps next to relative unknowns that will soon circulate your wardrobe. Store owner, and former professional ballroom dancer, Katherine Virketiene’s buying philosophy lies in that when you buy something one season, you’re going to have it forever. Therefore, she doesn’t always scramble to get the very newest in Ava Maria, much of her energy goes to finding the best never-before-worn pieces from recent seasons past, and sells them a discount.

Sheikh Chic: Abu Dhabi’s $11 Million Xmas Tree

Edited by Josh Linam

An Abu Dhabi hotel spent $11 million on its Christmas tree.

Adorned with rubies, rare jewels and gold, the hotel admitted it probably went overboard in “attempts to overload” the tree. A 43-foot faux fir with semi-precious stones – talk about a tricked-out tree.

Vogue Turkey has the Golden Touch

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

The very gilded December cover of Vogue Turkey features model Maryna Linchuk posing with two golden hands for photographer Ellen von Unwerth.

Sluts Looking For Love?

Edited by Nicole Vardo

Stay Classy reality TV… stay classy!… Let’s just say it’s a good thing that I’m what you would call a “bashing-biotch” aka a FashionIndie writer, it’s stories like this that make life exciting. First of all it was a surprise to me that anyone would even care about Tiger Woods’ and any promiscuous affairs he’s up to..He plays golf… enough said. This on the other hand is as scandalous as you can get “The Mistresses are getting their own show!!?

Foot Notes | H by Halston for Bakers Shoes

Edited by The Fashion Web

      
I headed to Potomac Mills Mall this morning to scope out sales and snag some accessories to update my Fall wardrobe. On my list were nude shoes, a red knee length dress and show stopping pumps that would jazz up any outfit. We had our sights set on the…

NARS Blush Douceur Fall 2010 Limited Edition

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Nars Fall 2010 collection is stunning. There's no arguing about that. The eye colors are bold and each one of them can and should be the focal point of a full makeup look. I passed on the lip colors despite their gorgeousness because Nars lipsticks are too dry for me. But I was most curious about the new limited edition blush, Douceur, because the texture is so soft and sheer, and it lacks the gold shimmer found in most Nars blushes.  The question was: would it be too light to show up on my skin?

Some bloggers recommended Douceur for light skin tones and they’re mostly right- if you’re very tan or dark there’s a good chance this blush wouldn’t work for you, even when layered heavily. But my medium-pale olive skin actually loves this color because it’s visible but looks very natural. I don’t need to build the intensity or use a super thick brush. One swipe is all it takes for an easy effortless look.

The swatches show you just how compatible Douceur and I are. I swatched with a regular Chanel blush brush and only swiped once, just as I would do on my face. You can see that awful mosquito bite I got the other day right on my wrist (it hurts like you wouldn't believe), and the blush color is just a natural extension of the shade I get when bitten. Not a recommended method for testing makeup, but it works. You can also see that the NARS imprint in the compact fades as soon you swipe your brush over it. I started using it right away, without taking pictures first, so by the time I got to photograph the blush it was almost gone.

Bottom Line: I hope they reconsider the limited edition thing. I want Douceur in the permanent line.

NARS Douceur Blush ($26) for Fall 2010 is available from most decent department stores, Sephora and narscosmetics.com.

Photos and swollen wrist are all mine.

Litter SF

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Been gaga over this sibling duo’s chain body jewellry and ear cuffs for awhile and must have the gold toe ring. check out their new
collection here, straight out of san francisco.

http://www.littersf.com/

Michelle Obama Plucks African Designer Bunmi Olaye From Obscurity; Gets A Coat Out Of It

Edited by The Fashion Web

When Bunmi Olaye showed at Africa Fashion Week, the world took notice. Not only was Nelson Mandela’s wife, Graca Michel, an instant fan, but Michelle Obama followed, sending a request to the African designer for one of the line’s coats. When one of the world’s most influential fashionistas take notice of a young designer, only good things can come (hello, Isabel Marant and Jason Wu). Bunmi Olaye is a name to learn — fast.

Bunmi created this gorgeous double breasted white coat specially for The First Lady. Bunmi is now in talks with Harrods to have the line picked up at the department store. Fingers crossed.

If you just can’t wait, get the white wool, double breasted coat look here in the meantime, before it becomes a major trend:

Not only is this Mackage off white wool blend ‘MJ’ leather detail coat ($366.99, down from $583) a classic winter style, but it’s majorly discounted on Bluefly right now.

You will love the gold chain enclosures on this chic Milly Phoebe Chain coat ($645). It’s perfect for work, and even to dressy events.

You will love the exotic-looking buttons and belt buckle on this Soia & Kyo off white wool drill ‘Katrina Z’ belted coat ($276, down from $395). Also – the price is nice.

Check out this week’s online sample sales. Get a classic look with our guide to the little black dress, skinny jeans, blazers, and chain strap bags.

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Fendi….ummmmmvia: net-a-porter

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Fendi….ummmmm

via: net-a-porter