Reigning Queen of Sweets, Dylan Lauren (daughter of Ralph Lauren) has built a growing empire of sweet shops. Dylan's Candy Bar launched in 2001 melding the worlds of art, pop culture and fashion with candy. The flagship store at 1011 Third Avenue in NYC was expanded in 2008, making it the largest candy emporium on the planet. Think Willy Wonka meets Fiorruci. Here are some picks from Dylan's collection that won't send your dentist running "Re-Treat" a line of decadent candy inspired bath and beauty products.
Dylan's Candy Bar
New York Flagship Store
1011 Third Avenue
New York NY 10021
646-735-0078
More locations across the country including East Hampton
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With a busy life juggling my business, my family and home and trying to keep everything in an organized and stylish fashion my beauty routine needs some streamlining. My ultimate lifesaver for at home and on the go are my Arcona Triad Pads. Love them! In one fell swoop I can cleanse, tone and moisturize - I totally rely on them when getting out the door in the morning. I also keep a jar in my car. My esthetician at International Orange in SF uses them and now I am a huge fan of the entire lline. The pads are cool and refreshing and leave my face feeling fresh and not too tight, and I love the yummy cranberry smell.
I also adore these other Arcona products. They are all very high quality and originate from the Arcona skincare studio in LA. They are famous for the non-surgical facial massage face lift - which I haven't tried. That is still a few years off!
This is the time of year when the dilemma of to pedi or not to pedi arises. When it is below freezing outside do you dare venture out for the essential pedicure? Several times post-pedi I've trapsed thru rain puddles and below freezing with only flip flops...as not to smudge my polish. Am I crazy?
Apparently not, because Peeky Toes founder Charissa Stuart had the same problem and invented the sock to be worn during and after a pedicure.
I LOVE these socks, they're the latest trend in pedicure/spa accessories...
The Peeky Luxe from Peeky Toes is made of 84% Italian spun cashmere and has a built in thong, arch support and cushioning at the heel and ball of the foot.
You can also feel good about wearing and giving Peeky Toes as they are made in the U.S.A. and collaborates with Goodwill Industries, Autism Society of North America and other small women-owned businesses as well as supporting over 14 businesses across the country.
Peeky Luxe pedicure socks are $60 and come in a variety of shades including lavender, light blue, laurel green and black. These will make great gifts for any mom, sisters, cousins or girlfriends who love pedicures!
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Many Asian women, including myself have been makeup challenged when it comes to finding the perfect shade of foundation, blush, and lip color - not to mention the eyelash issue . So you can imagine how thrilled I was to discover makeup artist Taylor Pham's cosmetic line, Thi Cosmetics. I came across the line thru word of mouth and then attempted to hire Taylor to do the makeup for my wedding. Although Taylor was booked, I hired Suzanne Lee of Bloom Studio. My makeup was stunning and Suzanne used primarily the Thi Cosmetics line including the amazing
Thi Cosmetics Lush Lashes
. I have to say I was so pleased I bought pretty much the entire line of Thi Cosmetics. I continue to rave and recommend the lashes to everyone I know, especially to brides who aspire to look beyond beautiful on their wedding day. You can also read what Stefania Pomponi Butler of the Kimchi Mamas had to say about Taylor and the Lush Lashes.
For those of you who want to try out the line you can meet Thi's national makeup artist and beauty experts for a day of girly beauty fun, get a peek at Taylor's new Passionate Plum palette, and learn new makeup techniques for Fall/Winter 2008.
Plan to arrive early...Thi beauty events are very popular and lines often form our the door!
Event time and locations:
November 8, 2008, 12pm - 8pm
Product
333 Santana Row
San Jose CA 95128
408-554-8100
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November 14, 2008, 4:30pm - 8pm
ZaZa Spa
43810 Christy St
Fremont, CA 94538
510-252-0800
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They say good things come in small packages. These mini sized beauty products are no exception. Perfect for testing out new products before committing to full sized products. Take one for a spin and find your perfect beauty match. We are wild about the The Lash Stashwhich contains ten of Sephora's most popular wand mascaras.
Get your fall beauty regime jump started with this adorable Marc Jacobs leather zip clutch. This little pocket of joy is jam packed with tons of beauty essentials and you can use the clutch as a makeup bag or a clutch for evenings out with friends.
The Saks Polished Face Kit and Marc Jacobs clutch is filled with my fave - NARS The Multiple (The original multi-purpose, all-over color stick for eyes, cheeks, lips and body) in Copacabana. Also in the kit is a lovely Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow compact in Tender Chic, Yves Saint Laurent's Touch Blush in No. 2, Giorgio Armani Gloss in Number 16, Guerlain Le 2 Two-Brush Mascara in black and a deluxe sample of Chanel Sublimage. All this from at Saks for $198.
Blissworld.com is the online outpost of the infamous NY spa now with locations across the country and across the pond in the U.K.! The site has all of my favorite bliss essentials including the bergamot and shower gel as well as lots of spot-on casual wear and shoes. Right now there is a 'secret' online sale happening online - you can only access the sale pages via links from sites like StyleMaven!
Bliss Online-Only Blowout Sale: Up to 50% off.
Hot deals include Cynthia Vincent Simone jeweled thong now $149 (was $250) or the Rachel Pally Jean Dress now $124 (was $205). And of course there are a few choice beauty products on sale including the Freeze 24/7 plump pack lip gloss set $29 (was $60)!
