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I just uploaded a fun new YouTube video that features my latest faves – the “SO genius”edition. Watch (and “like”!) the video to find out what I picked 🙂
I got an invite to the super cute launch of Hello Kitty for Forever21 last week and I knew there was only one person who should cover it for my blog, my friend Devon. Devon really likes (actually she really LOVES Hello Kitty) so obviously, she was really excited to attend the event at the Forever21 at the Hollywood and Highland mall. Here’s Devon’s take on the launch event:
It’s 7pm on a Thursday night and there is a line of more than 400 people on Hollywood Blvd. No, it’s not a movie premiere but the launch party of the Forever 21 for Hello Kitty Collection. The party not only gave you access to purchase items from the collection but also featured a nail art station, cupcakes and sweets, and outfits modeled by Kendall and Kylie Jenner as well as Hello Kitty herself! Of course I took advantage of the nail art station (duh!) opting for a peach color and nail art with a Hello Kitty face on one nail and a group of little jewels on another. I had to walk around with semi wet nails so it was hard for me to get my shop on, but don’t worry I was able to snag three shirts that I love! The collection itself is filled with highly wearable items that aren’t in your face Hello Kitty but very subtle hints making it easy to even wear to the office. Of course these items are flying off the racks (and the website!) so head on over to your local Forever 21 and check out the collection. – Devon Heck
Pier 1 Felt Roses Pillow: I’ve been trying to add more red into my living room for awhile but I haven’t been able to find the right red pieces…until now. I’m obsessed with this rose pillow (I bought two!) and they look fab on my bright blue couches.
Rainbow Cookies: With Thanksgiving coming up this week I’ve been feeling a little homesick for New York. In fact, my Dad even sent me an email listing out all of the Italian-style Thanksgiving food that I’ll be missing (I know, right?) including some of my favorites – spinach lasagna, manicotti and, of course, rainbow cookies for dessert. Sigh. This recipe is pretty bomb though…if only I knew how to really bake.
House of Harlow 1960 Orlina Python Clutch: I went to an event this past Saturday at Fred Segal West Hollywood to celebrate Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow 1960 Holiday Collection and I fell in LOVE with this python clutch. I didn’t actually purchase it (yet) but I’m seriously contemplating…
Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System: Everyone loves the Clarisonic but now it comes in JAGUAR print. I kind of want a new one now.
I attended a fab party the other night in honor of the brand new Michael Kors store on Robertson Blvd. in Beverly Hills. I’ve been a big fan of pretty much anything Michael designs for the past few years now so when I found out that they were opening an LA boutique, I was elated. The party was hosted by Petra Flannery and benefitted St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is always a nice add on.
Annie Ilonzeh (from Charlie’s Angels), Minka Kelly and Zoe Saldana
Mika wore Michael Kors Resort 2012 optic white stretch boucle athletic neckline sheath dress with gold leather Quin clutch and Zoe wore Michael Kors Spring 2012 marigold double face stretch wool crepe sheath with Fall 2011 cocoa Quin clutch and Resort 2012 cocoa triple strap stilettos.
Had to show actress Kate Mara (from American Horror Story!) in these amazing Michael Kors Spring 2012 leopard shorts – LOVE.
Photo credits: Charley Gallery/Getty Images
Caviar used to totally gross me out. I really wanted to like it cause, you know, it’s all super fancy and stuff but up until around college, you couldn’t have paid me to try it. Enter my cousin, Nikki. Nicole “Nikki” (aka “the manipulator” – seriously, it was her screen name during the AIM days) has a way of spinning straw into gold (I always told her that she should work in PR!). Nikki and I were sushi-ing at an amazing Japanese restaurant in Long Island when she ordered a roll that I had never tried or heard of. “What’s that orange stuff?” I asked. “Oh, that’s just Tobiko, don’t worry…it doesn’t taste like anything,” Nikki quipped back.
Well, I guess you can’t really call my cousin a liar, right? Ugh, I’m still annoyed by this story…but I digress. Caviar, as weird as it may look, is really amazing for your skin – the protein-rich extracts nourish and energize skin and hair, resulting in refined texture and silky smoothness. Even though I’m still hesitant to eat it, I do try it once in awhile, in addition to using my favorite caviar-enhanced products. And, for the record, Nikki paid for the trick sushi.
Pevonia Timeless Eye Contour: I’m always skeptical of eye creams but I actually really love the way this contour cream feels. Specifically formulated to smooth wrinkles, ease puffiness and dark circles, you can totally feel the moisturizing agents (and caviar) as it soaks into your skin.
ALTERNA Caviar Anti-Aging Blonde Shampoo: I blogged about this shampoo a few weeks ago and I’m still totally in love with it. It’s pretty much the perfect shampoo for my hair since it neutralizes brassiness for blondes and also incorporates ALTERNA’s Age-Control complex, which includes caviar extract and vitamin C to help promote stronger, healthier hair.
Thierry Mugler Womanity perfume: For one, the bottle is totally rad (yes, I say rad now) and second, I love the note combo of sweet, milky fig and the savory, salty notes of caviar.
La Prairie Skin Caviar: Let’s just start with the fact that it actually LOOKS like caviar in a jar. Sure, it’s definitely pricey at $175 but so is the real deal caviar, right? The “caviar pearls” release a highly concentrated burst of caviar-derived sea energy the moment it hits your skin. The ingredients are formulated to help restore a youthful radiance and also help to smooth and firm facial contours.
I absolutely love Rachel Roy as a designer so I was super excited when I heard she decided to venture into the beauty world with her very first Eyeshadow Palette. Naturally, it’s backordered until November 21st but hey, that’s not that long so whatever. The palette also includes an oh-so-trendy QR code on the back that will direct you to online tutorials on how to create some of her signature makeup looks with the palette. The colors are also pretty amazing…you get the perfect mix of daytime neutrals and fun, bright colors for night. This is totally my next go-to palette which, for me, is very rare to find since I’m so picky about eyeshadow colors.
Just spotted: Blake Lively and Sarah Jessica Parker wearing the newest “it” shoe from Louboutin’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection: The Alex. According to The Daily Mail, Louboutin hasn’t yet revealed the price of the heels, but that hasn’t stopped Blake and SJP from galavanting all over town wearing the lion shoe. I don’t know why but I am totally into these heels. Sure, I love cats, we all know this, but I’ve always drawn the line at studded footwear…until now (maybe).
