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After spending dreamy childhood winters in her father’s native Argentina, Gabriela Lanardonne set out to create a chic everyday shoe much…Read More
Shop It NowSay What? Is Snail Slime The Next Big Thing In Beauty?
While the rest of us are still catching up with things like the BB Cream craze, some in-the-know beauty peeps are already tackling the next big thing — and believe us when we say that they’re snail-ing it. Top-selling Korean skin care brands claim that the gooey trail left behind by these mollusks is the next big breakthrough in skin care. And all this time we just thought they were gross dilly-dalliers. Who knew?
But, apparently snail slime is rich in protein, glycolic acid, and elastin — aiding in skin regeneration, healing cuts, fighting off infections, and even combating pesky UV rays. Wowza, that’s some magical stuff! Snail creams (like this one from Missha) are definitely a new and unique option for people looking to reduce acne scars, soothe sunburns, moisturize, and strengthen their skin, but we can't get over the fact it comes from the slowpoke slugs that patrol the ground. Oh, and in case you’re wondering — yes, Korean BB Cream manufacturers have jumped on the bandwagon, and started peddling new-and-improved versions of the miracle cream, which include this residue in the mix.
What do you think of this sticky new trend? Are you ready to get slimey in the name of beauty, or is this just craze-y gross?
Photo: Via Missha
Super-Edgy (Exclusive) Gems Hit Our Fave Under-The-Radar Boutique
What do you get when a globetrotting trend-forecaster-turned-retailer teams up with a Mexico City-native jewelry maven? An uncommon treasure trove of gems that you'll yearn for, of course.
Desiree Kohan of cult-coveted DES KOHAN boutique has consulted for the likes of Prada, Gucci, and Miu Miu, and her Miracle Mile shop is in such mad demand that it's never gone on sale (apologies to all of you bargain babes). In fact, she's already sold out of Spring '12 Alaia bags that never even hit the floor. Yeah, this is serious business.
The perk of this allure is the cultivation of solid relationships with her artsy array of designers, leading to an uncanny knack for getting pieces designed exclusively for the destination outpost (you've really gotta know where you're going to find it). And this latest slew of beauts by Gabriela Artigas has us chomping at the (shark-toothed) bit! Chock-full of versatile earthy and vintage accessories you really won't find elsewhere, this collection (click through to take a peek!) may just make you a DES devotee.
DES KOHAN, 671 Cloverdale Avenue (At Wilshire Boulevard); 323-857-0020.
The perk of this allure is the cultivation of solid relationships with her artsy array of designers, leading to an uncanny knack for getting pieces designed exclusively for the destination outpost (you've really gotta know where you're going to find it). And this latest slew of beauts by Gabriela Artigas has us chomping at the (shark-toothed) bit! Chock-full of versatile earthy and vintage accessories you really won't find elsewhere, this collection (click through to take a peek!) may just make you a DES devotee.
DES KOHAN, 671 Cloverdale Avenue (At Wilshire Boulevard); 323-857-0020.
The Busiest Blondes In Town: The TenOverSix Chicks Spill Store News
Kristen Lee and Brady Cunningham never cease pulling rabbits out of their fashionable hats (you know their boutique's name, TenOverSix, is a cheeky nod to Alice In Wonderland's white bunny, right?). Every well-curated item is visual treat enough to cause any artsy stylephile to feel like she guzzled the white rabbit's elixir and ate his cake in one giant swallow.
Euphoric edibles aside, by now you know that this is one not-to-be-missed retail (and e-tail) trip, and their onslaught of recent news has us dizzy! With a shiny, new site, three fresh collabs, and killer designer vintage additions to its stock, we want a dose of whatever these gals are on (totally kidding, of course)!
Click through for a quick look at what's shakin' at this wildly creative station.
NCLA and PETA Team Up For A Rad Limited-Edition Nail-Wrap Collab
What happens when NCLA (our go-to for super-fly nail colors) and PETA (the trailblazers in animal rights advocacy) get together for a collab? Well, we imagine that meeting started off with lots of YouTube video sharing of absurdly cute animals and then – tada! — a downright-awesome nail wrap design. These pieces of instant nail art feature the PETA bunny logo in a houndstooth pattern, and we’re seriously pining to give ‘em a try! And of course, the limited-edition goody is totally free of toxins and wouldn't even dream of testing on animals (naturally!).
Be sure to stock up on these nail-wrap beauties when they go on sale starting January 20, at NCLA or PETA.
Photo: Courtesy of NCLA.
Prevention Patrol! Avoid Wrinkles AND Those Nasty Needles
You’ve seen her—that poor, repressed girl who roams around town expressionless, her emotions trapped within a frozen face. Or maybe you've just watched RHOBH. We never judge, but we can’t help but feel sorry for those innocent victims of bad Botox. But, have no fear! Even if you’ve put some mileage on your visage, you don’t have to look like a Golden Girl just because you won’t give in to the filler fad. We’ve enlisted the advice of one of the smartest skin care specialists in town, Brad Hunter of Brad Biophotonic Skin Care, to put your mind (and face) at ease. Equal parts mad scientist and progressive hunk, this expert is seriously the best in the beauty biz. With his non-surgical tips and tricks, you're on track to pull a mini Benjamin Button!
Banish Evil Under-Eye Darkness With These 7 Great Remedies
Your mind might have recovered from last weekend's mayhem by now, but signs of the season's stress may still be showing on your face, specifically beneath your eyes. Once they've laid claim to your eyes, those nasty dark circles are so hard to bid adieu to! So how do you disguise those pesky buggers? With sleep—duh! But lets be honest here, who's really racked up eight hours of beauty rest the last few days?! Aside from the obvious, we've pulled some quick fixes straight from our Beauty Bible, and these babies will be sure to give those beastly bags the old one-two punch!
Photo Via: Nordstrom.
Photo Via: Nordstrom.
5 Last-Minute Beauty Tips For Holiday Hotness
'Tis the season to be jolly, but balancing work and play during this time is never all fun and (white elephant) games. For those of us who end up burning the candle at both ends, the first thing that tends to suffer is our skin. But there's an art to still appearing dapper when you're feeling disheveled. That's why we asked ARCONA owner Chanel Jenae to help us save some face with five easy pointers for looking polished in a pinch. Her luxe, all-natural line of products and her Santa Monica spa get Erin Fetherston, Katherine Heigl, and AnnaLynne McCord glowy after long days and nights on set and at parties. Trust us, take these tricks of the trade and you'll have a ball at your holiday hullabaloos, looking like you've just stepped from the beaches of Bali rather than out of the depths of stress. Oh, and hangovers? You might feel like hell, but you'll look more Chloë Grace Moretz than Courtney Love.
Click through to get the five super-simple tricks to getting a flawless face, every time.
Click through to get the five super-simple tricks to getting a flawless face, every time.
12 Beauty Stocking Stuffers—All Under $25…
You've got all the presents under the tree, but whoops, what about the stockings? Yes, we totally forgot, too. Our favorite part of Christmas morning needs some love — and socks, candy bars, and batteries just aren't going to cut it. To help ensure your chimney is chic, we tapped top L.A. makeup artist Erica Glaub Davidson to search her vanity table for 12 beauty stocking stuffers (that you might want to, uh, stuff in your own present pile). And boy did she deliver, picking 12 products — a mix of high-end brands and drugstore buys — that are all under $25. There's the hottest new mascara, a texturizing spray that smells like "a hot man," and even…wait for it…a mini hair-straightener! Just make sure Santa doesn't get a sniff of the Love Balm — we don't want to see mommy kissing St. Nick underneath the mistletoe.
Click through for the 12 best beauty stocking stuffers that they'll actually appreciate!
Click through for the 12 best beauty stocking stuffers that they'll actually appreciate!
Um, Yum: Egg Nog Pedicures And Sugar Plum Facials At The Ritz Spa
The Ritz Carlton is putting the treat in spa treatment this holiday season with some sugar plums, spice, and everything nice! From now through the end of January, the sprawling downtown decompression den will feature delectable winter services like the Egg Nog Pedicure, Cranberry Pomegranate Body Polish, and a Sugar Plum Facial that are sure to give you a rosy ho ho glow. These indulgences aren't just trivial pursuits — each uber-luxe organic Éminence product used packs an antioxidant punch to fight free radicals and rejuvenate right. And even after Santa goes back to the North Pole, this spa is seriously our new jam—the décor makes for a perfect urban zen sanctuary and the customer service will have you in awe—trust us, they will (literally) wait on you hand and foot! The Ritz Carlton Spa , 900 West Olympic Boulevard (At Figueroa Street); 213.763.4400.
Photo: Courtesy of The Ritz Carlton.
There's (Maybe) A Hunger Games Nail Polish Line & We Want Every Shade
Confession: we’ve watched the Hunger Games preview roughly seven times since it premiered on Monday, and have since decided that Jennifer Lawrence is definitely our new girl crush. Now, it's looks like the next epic movie series is also rumored to have a nail polish collection from China Glaze to go with it (and these days, can you even qualify for major movie status without a makeup or nail polish line?). The flick doesn’t come out until March 2012, but we’re already pining for the line up of rumored 12 gorgeous nail polishes, and can’t wait to paint our digits in shades inspired by Katniss, District 12, the Seam, and more. It's no secret that we're MEGA-nail art fans here and we’ve got our eye on the gold, glittery lacquer named Cinna-mon (inspired by Cinna’s gold eyeliner) in particular. Stay tuned for more details on where they’ll supposedly be sold come February 2012—like the movie, we've still got a few months to go. Sad face.
Photo: Murray Close/Courtesy of Lionsgate.
Bethenny Frankel Is Launching The Skinnygirl...Ponytail
Bethenny Frankel may have had a controversial few months, but things are looking up for the reality star—updo, to be exact. Bravo’s Bethenny is teaming up with L.A.-based (but quickly expanding) beauty salon, DryBar, and according to B, “Skinnygirl Cocktails and Drybar are a match made in heaven.” The blow-dry-only bar has a menu of blowouts with cheeky names like Mai Tai (beachy waves) and Southern Comfort (Dallas-worthy volume), but now they're adding the Skinnygirl ponytail to their repertoire. Starting on November first, all L.A. and NYC DryBars will be stocked with Skinnygirl so you can pamper yourself while sipping on your fave reality-star-concocted cocktail—just check out the video here to see what’s in store for your drink-obsessed dome.
Video and photo: Courtesy of DryBar.
Video and photo: Courtesy of DryBar.
L.A.’s Coolest Salon Wants You To Get The Look At Home…
We’ve already waxed poetic about Warren Tricomi, one of L.A.’s coolest salons to get your hair did, but if you want to take the magic home with you, we're here to help. The salon has just debuted a new line of paraban-free hair products that we know you’re going to heart — way hard.
VoCe is beautifully packaged, smells gorgeous, and will give you the shiniest, loveliest locks. We highly recommend the Hydrate It! Shampoo for some deep moisture during the dry winter months. And if you’re on the market for some styling products, we’re hands-down obsessed with their Surf Mist, which gives long layers extra-sexy texture. Either hit up their sleek salon on Melrose Avenue or check out the products on their site—we know your 'do will thank you!Warren-Tricomi, 8327 Melrose Avenue (at North Flores Street); 323-651-4545.
Photo: Courtesy of Voce.
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