Christmas Wish List: The Prestige by Marc Ecko

I love finding gorgeous things in my mailbox! Ladies, make some room on your Christmas Wish List because for the first time ever, Marc Ecko watches will be available in Canada! Ecko is launching this fantastic release with The Prestige watch (shown above) that is available in black and gold, available for purchase at all Marc Ecko locations as well as Watch-It locations. Only a limited number will be released so make sure you put it high on your wish list!

This season statement accessories are huge and that is what makes The Prestige so versatile . It is so elegant and works well with any type of outfit! It is feminine and edgy at the same time. It is luxury at a great price and wonderful for everyday wear. I haven't seen a watch this trendy and fabulous for a very long time, it’s no wonder that Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge are such fans!

Ps. Marc Ecko also has some really great men's watches!

xo

Hot Mess Monday - Taraji Henson

Welcome to this weeks addition of Hot Mess Monday! Here is Taraji Henson at the 13th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala in Beverly Hills. I don't have a problem with what she is wearing at all. I actually kind of like her Rachel Roy dress. So what is my problem, you ask? Her face. Her face is my problem. I urge you to take a good look. Taraji, what happened? What is that white stuff around your eyes?? Where is your make up artist? I don't understand this...it is actually kind of scary. Who allowed you to go on the red carpet looking like that?! Find out and fire them ASAP!

Happy Monday!

xo

Kate Moss for Topshop

FABULOUS.

I am patiently awaiting the debut of Topshop in Canada...

xo

Photos via Monica Rose.

Fabulous Friday - Katy Perry

How cute is she?? I love this girl! Here is Katy Perry posing right before her huge birthday bash rocking a Hervé Léger dress and satin heels. I really like how she left her quirky style behind for that special evening.

Happy Friday!

xo

Chanel 2.55 Handbag

Here is a little history regarding the timeless Chanel 2.55 handbag. I found this on Style Frizz and I thought it was very intesesting and thought I would share.

The 2.55 handbag bears that particular name simply because it was originally issued in February 1955. Her features have all a piece of tale to tell. From the inside out:The lining – The lining’s brown color represents the color of the uniforms from the convent where she grew up.The inside compartment – there’s a zippered compartment at the inside of the front flap. That’s where Coco Chanel hid her love letters (from her lover at the time).The backside – there’s a back outside flap on the handbag – that’s where Ms Chanel stashed extra money.The shoulder strap – as I said before, Coco Chanel grew up in an convent, at the orphanage. The caretakers hold the keys at their waist dangling from the same type of chains as the 2.55 shoulder strap chains.The front lock – the 2.55 front lock is different from the classic double CC logo. Its logo is called “the Mademoiselle Lock” (because Ms Chanel was never married)

Karl Lagerfeld who took over Chanel in 1983 reissued the 2.55 in February 2005. His version is the exactly the one designed by Coco Chanel back in 1955.

The Reissue was made in commemoration to the 50th anniversary of the original 2.55 and the name “Reissue 2.55” should apply only to those commemorative handbags.Instead, it’s commonly used now as a name for all the handbags resembling the original 2.55. As for those with CC interlocking, they’re called Classic Flaps.

The day I get this bag - I will never need another bag again...

xo

H&M Shopping Rules for Jimmy Choo

Yeah, that's right, you read correctly - RULES. Here they are as written on the H&M website...

What do I do if I arrive before opening hours?

If there is a line, please wait in line and H&M store staff will inform you how to shop.

How does the queing system work?
The first 160 people in line will receive a bracelet; on the bracelet you will be given a specific time for shopping in our designated area. The bracelets are only needed for the women's shoes, bags and accessories. Customers shopping the men's collection or the women's garments will not require a bracelet.

When your time has come, we will let you into the designated area to shop. Our goal is to create a better shopping experience for all of our customers.

If you are not one of the 160 first in line, you will of course have the opportunity to shop from the rest of collection or within H&M. After about two hours we will also open up the designated area for all of our customers.

To make sure as many customers as possible are able to buy from the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection, we have a limitation. Every customer can buy the whole collection but with a limitation of buying maximum one per product, i.e. not more than one size (shoes/garments) or piece (accessories) per product per customer. The limitation covers the whole Jimmy Choo for H&M Collection. Your place in line does not guarantee any items from the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection.

How civilized! Ladies, there is one thing that H&M failed to mention that I will take upon myself to say to you...do not pull some random's hair because they snatched the last shoes, or handbag that you want- leave the hair pulling for outside the store...I know everyone will be going wild. Sadly, I will not attempt to get my hands on the fabulous items that H&M will have, because I will be devastated if I don't get what I want. I'm already devastated and the sale hasn't even happened.

If you feel extra generous pick me up a pair or two of fabulous shoes. I believe I am a size 6 in Choo. No flats please. I enjoy heels more.

Happy shopping!

ps. The collection will be released November 14th.

xo

Kate Moss Vintage

Introducing Kate Moss' fourth scent called Vintage.

Moss says ''I am fascinated by vintage pieces because they not only have a remarkable beauty but also an innate sense of history - I love the fact that each object has its own story to tell.''

Wonder how this will smell....?

xo

MAC Cosmetics: Baroque Boudoir

Get ready for MAC Cosmetics annual couture collection! This collection features stylizied packaging and high quality ingredients. Here are the details…

Baroque Boudoir Lipsticks

· Baroque Boudoir - Creamy dark plum (Cremesheen)

· Privé - Creamy light blue pink (Cremesheen)

· Treasured - Creamy warm nude beige (Cremesheen)

Baroque Boudoir Lipgloss
(With double barrel tube packaging)

· The Lap of Luxury - Sheer baby pink with white and pink pearlized pigments

· Preciousness - Sheer metallic pink with white pearlized pigments

· D'Nouveau - Sheer dusty rose with light pink pearlized pigments

Baroque Boudoir Compact/Sheer Mystery Powder

· Light Medium

· Medium Plus

Boudoir Clutch

· chic black clutch in a brushed crinkled nylon fabric

Collection will be available November 25^th!

xo

Burberry Launches Cosmetics Line

Burberry is expanding! The company is launching a cosmetics line! The collection is set to be released in July 2010 and will be comprised of about 100 colour products for eyes, lips and skin.

The line will be carried in about 30 stores globally, including Nordstrom.

I’m so excited for this!!!

xo

Beauty 101 - Foundation

Picking the right foundation is one of the most important things when it comes to beauty. It can also be very difficult since there are so many out there. Here is a breakdown of the all the different types...

Tinted Moisturizers: Sheer, minimal coverage. Great option for warmer weather.

Mineral Foundations: Medium to full coverage. Work great on sensitive skin - pigment is derived from the minerals rather than synthetic ingredients.

Oil-free and matte liquid foundations: Medium to full coverage. Work best on oily skin, but all skin types can use them for a matte finish.

Standard liquid foundations: Water is the first ingredient. Work best on normal to dry skin.

Powder- based foundations: Good for normal to oily skin because of their light texture.

Cream-to-powder foundations: A cross between a pressed powder and liquid foundation. Leave a matte, powdery finish.

High- definition foundations: Designed with high-definition lenses in mind. Reflect light instead of absorbing it, blurring fine lines and imperfections.

Airbrush foundations: Applied with a fine spray. With practice, they won't streak or cake; they leave a light, even coverage for a natural finish.

I hope this helps!

xo

Hot Mess Monday - Alicia Keys & Sienna Miller

It's Monday again! I know you are all sitting at your desks hating life and dreaming of jager bombs. I know I am...ANYWAY...today I have two ladies who committed crimes of fashion recently. The first is Alicia Keys -lovely voice but heinous outfit. First off, that jacket - get a refund honey. It's fug. It looks extremely cheap but, that isn't even the bad part...look down...her shoes...my god...her shoes! WHY? WHO MADE THOSE AND WHY ARE THEY SO UGLY!? They make her look like a super villain. Darling, have you ever heard of Christian Louboutin? He makes nice shoes - try him. Please.

Next we have Sienna Miller. I'm going to go easy on her because clearly she got attacked on her way to the event and that is why her dress looks like that...Poor thing. She must be devastated because she looks like a idiot. At least her shoes are nice though! They must be Louboutins...

Happy Monday! I know, I know...there is nothing happy about it...

xo

Fabulous Friday - Blake Lively & Scarlett Johansson

I know, I know, Blake Lively is a reoccurring fashionista on Fabulous Friday, but I just couldn’t help myself. I love this dress. Can you guess why? It is a Victoria Beckham creation! Looooove! You can’t really tell in the picture, but it is satin trimmed. It is just beautiful and on trend with the accentuated shoulders. Lively works it perfect with midnight blue pumps and glamorous make up for the Angel Ball in New York City.
Our second fashionista is Scarlett Johansson. To be honest I am not a fan of her and I don’t find her to be all the gorgeous but I think she looks great in this red-hot Givenchy couture sheath and Dior pumps for the Moet & Chandon Tribute to Cinema event in Tokyo. I also love her smoky cat eyes!

Happy Friday!

xo