Macaron Makeup? Oh Hell Yeah! Laduree To Launch Cosmetics Line
We didn't think there was any possible way we could love Ladurée any more than we already do, but then came the news this week that the prestigious patisserie is launching their own cosmetics line. That's right people, there's going to be delicious, decadant, macaron makeup for you to obsess over in 2012. According to
WWD
, the line will feature "20 different blush colors in the form of cameos," plus foundation and lip color. We're really hoping that the lippies are infused with Ladurée's famous flavors — maybe that will help us stick to our "stop stuffing our faces with macarons" New Year's resolution.
Photos: Via Ladurée
12 Makeup Artists, 34 Must-Have Fall Beauty Products!
When it comes to making clothing wish-lists, we're seasoned vets. Now that we've got our autumn outfits front and center, we can finally focus on our seasonal makeup mood board. To get the scoop on this fall's beauty must-haves, we gathered the top finds from the most sought-after professionals and brands in the biz (Armani! Chanel! CoverGirl!). The result? The ultimate get-pretty guide filled with 12 cool NYC-based makeup artists' lustings—after all, we know what they want, they use; and what they use, we end up wanting. Luckily, dish they did, sharing all the colors, glosses, and creams your heart (and theirs) could ever desire. Plus, you know these finds will soon be spotted on their famous-faced clients.
Click through to find out what's in their beauty basket, and see if you can beat them to the buy!
Click through to find out what's in their beauty basket, and see if you can beat them to the buy!
OD On Fragrance At The Sephora Sensorium
Are you obsessed with perfume? Can you identify the fragrance another girl is wearing just by catching a whiff of it as she walks by? Then you definitely need to check out the Sensorium, a new pop-up concept from the beauty brains at Sephora and Firmenich.
This unique exhibition/retail experiment invites you to immerse yourself in all things scent. Inside the renovated space at 414 West 14th Street, you’ll find a variety of interactive experiences, including a visual history of perfume, sensory deprivation booths, and multimedia presentations incorporating scent, sound and visuals.
Our favorite was the “Life At First Scent” area, where we found an installation labeled “Sausage Glass,” which featured the scent of Biscuits & Bacon. It was just as weird and wonderful as it sounds. At the end of the exhibit you can hit up the Fragrance Bar, where you can take a “Fragrance Flight” — a blind sniff-test of popular fragrances—and see how good your nose really is. “We really felt it was necessary to reengage the client, show them fragrance in a way that they may have never thought about it before. We hope that the Sensorium will re-ignite a love for fragrance within our clients, and help them discover their perfect scent along the way,” says Allison Slater, Sephora’s vice president of retail marketing. The exhibit will be open now through November 27. Tickets are $15 each, but they can be later redeemable as a $15 Sephora gift card, which you can handily spend at Sephora's new Meatpacking store, right around the corner. Synergy!
Photos: Courtesy of Bold PR
Photos: Courtesy of Bold PR
Would You Want To Smell Like Snooki? There's A Perfume For That.
We wonder what Snooki smells like up close. We're thinking a heavy miasma of pickles, Sauza Gold, Hawaiian Tropic, Forever Mariah Carey Eau de Parfum, and the remains of last night's smoosh. Maybe some WWE sweat worked in, too. Well, looks like you can stop your guessing games (and she ditched Mariah)—Coco Perez reports that the Jersey Shore starlet just inked a deal to launch her own fragrance. You know, because being a novelist and slipper designer isn't enough. What do you think the bottle will look like Guidettes?
Does MAC's Collaboration With Photographer Cindy Sherman Look Like A Makeup Malfunction…
Photographer Cindy Sherman and MAC have teamed up on a fall makeup collection, and MAC just released some totally eye-catching promo shots. The images artfully depict what could be described as makeup malfunctions, but since it's Cindy Sherman, a photographer famous for using her own face as a canvas, we'll chalk them up to seriously cool works of art that fall under MAC's motto of makeup as "Our medium of transformation." Using three different palettes, Sherman stars as three unique characters—a clown, an overdone doyenne, and what seems to be a pink-cheeked ingenue. Besides the vivid "clown" collection, for the most part, the products are beautifully wearable. But why not channel Sherman and get experimental?
Cindy Sherman for MAC, a limited-edition collection available September 29 through October 27 at MAC.
Cindy Sherman for MAC, a limited-edition collection available September 29 through October 27 at MAC.
Kate Spade's New "Supercalifragilipstick" Will Be Easier To Wear Than To Say
From cut to color, Kate Spade products are what our dreams are made of. That's why we're ecstatic to learn that the brand is teaming up with Australian lipstick maker Poppy King to make Kate Spade's first makeup line. Called "Supercalifragilipstick," the lipstick is housed in glam gold tubes and comes in a gorgeous variety of pinks and reds, as well as a friendly-ish price-tag of $24. Even better, Kate Spade will launch a line of cosmetic cases to go along with the new lippies, which we're sure will be as cute and classy as their full-sized bags. The product will be available in stores and online in September, but you'll have to wait behind us, since we'll be running to be first in line.
Johnny Weir Set To Launch A Makeup Line With MAC
MAC has added another celeb to its roster of collaborators: Skating and reality-TV star, Johnny Weir. Never one to be shy or reserved, we can only imagine the Weir-helmed holiday makeup line, Glitter and Ice, will be seriously flashy—and probably the complete opposite of MAC's upcoming collabo with Gareth Pugh. Weir's collection is set for a late fall launch and, considering his daring sartorial choices (like this a gold and fur-trimmed skating costume from the Elise Øverland fall '11 show), we await an ad campaign of Olympic proportions.
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Johnny Weir photos by Billy Farrell/Billy Farrell Agency
The Sartorialist Wants Dudes To Be Pretty With His Brand-New Skincare Line
When it comes to rugged-refined menswear, nobody does it like Scott. Scott Schuman, that is, the illustrious man-about-town and blogger behind The Sartorialist. If you've perused his blog or seen photos of him looking ineffably stoic and perfectly groomed, you oughta know there's some prep work that goes into a man's effortless look—and it doesn't stop at the clothes. So, to prove there's nothing wrong with a little manly grooming, Kiehl's teamed up with the Sartorialist on a dopp kit for men after a great shave and a magnificent mug. The limited-edition kit includes Kiehl's cult favorites, the Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash and Moisture Treatment, Facial Fuel No-Shine Lip Balm, Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream, and "UItimate Man" Scrub Soap—all in a classy, durable Luca Roda-designed travel bag. Whether you're a lady looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift, or a gentleman in the mood for some functional indulgence, The Sartorialist for Kiehl's dopp kitt will surely bring a smile to any smooth, glowing, clean-shaven face. You can pick up the kit at Kiehl's flagship store, and make sure to check out the Father's Day campaign on the Kiehl's facebook page, including an exclusive collection of Schuman's photos of stylish New York Dads struttin' their stuff with kiddies in tow at Bleecker Street Park.
Kiehl's, 109 Third Street (between 13th and 14th streets); 212-677-3171
Cum Again? Get Off And Get Lucky With Alan Cumming's New Fragrance Giveaway!
Good things come in twos. After the succesful Cumming fragrance collaboration with CB I HATE PREFUME, Scottish actor Alan Cumming is releasing a second scent called 2nd (Alan) Cumming. The unisex fragrance includes notes of leather, black pepper, scotch, and even a hint of burnt rubber (used condoms?!). If you're sick to your stomach over all the tacky, over-sugared celebrity perfumes flooding the market these days, a whiff of this sexy, rugged scent is the cure. Even better, all profits will benefit The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) and The LGBT Smoke Free Project. A great smell for a good cause? Talk about waves of pleasure! If this sounds right up your alley, like this post on Refinery29's Facebook page for a chance to win your very own bottle of 2nd (Alan) Cumming. Blowing your load yet? $69, available at CB I Hate Perfume Boutique, 93 Wythe Avenue (between North 10th and North 11th streets); 718.384.6890; Brooklyn.
Straddle A Hog In Kiehl's New Motorcycle Photo Booth!
Holy anniversary! Kiehl's is celebrating the 160th year of their neighborhood apothecary vibe and they've decked out the New York flagship accordingly: There's a motorcycle photo booth featuring Steve McQueen's vintage 1934 Indian "Suicide Shift" Scout with a switchable day or night background (straddle that bike!); a video wish booth for leaving personalized messages; five super cool vintage-inspired sample machines; iPads featuring fun facts from Kiehl's history (that lip balm you're addicted to launched in 1971); a 20 minute "Friends of Kiehl's" documentary, and one of Kiehl's greatest hits—the ultra-moisturizing Creme de Corps lotion—gets a makeover with three limited-edition labels. The Anniversary Retrospective opens to the public on May 19 and runs until August 31, but the anniversary extravaganza continues with a big celeb-packed party tonight featuring the new Kiehl's Gives partners Pharrell Williams, Julianne Moore, and the Scissor Sisters, plus, all photo booth pics get uploaded to their Facebook page and more limited-edition product launches are coming in September.
Erase Lines And Children's Hunger With Kiehl's New Concentrate And Charity Initiative…
Kiehl's, the company that has preserved beauty for over 150 years, has proved that their hotness goes much further than just skin deep. They have teamed with Share Our Strength, a nonprofit that aims to end childhood hunger in America, to launch a new national event: Erase Lines, Fill Needs, and Ensure That No Kid Goes Hungry in America. Their goal? To raise $75,000 with the hope that no child goes without the basics of a hearty meal. This Saturday, May 14th, stop by the Kiehl's New York Flagship Store (or any Kiehl's store in the country) to make a donation to this amazing cause, and pick up a complimentary 10.5-day supply of Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, after which Keihl's will donate $1.50 per customer. Grab a goody from their bake sale to help them further reach their donation goal, enjoy Vitamin C treats of oranges and orange juice, and try your chance in their raffle where you could walk away with a gift valued at $150. Even if you can't make it this weekend, Kiehl's will be collecting donations at their registers all month long. Make it your priority to stop by at least once and donate dough— that's enough to connect a child to 10 meals! Now, that's a beautiful thing.Keihl's, 109 Third Avenue (between East 13th and East 14th streets); 212-677-3171.
Look Out Lady Gaga, There Is Now A Perfume For Different Blood Types
Lady Gaga is nothing if not imitable, and it seems her influence extends beyond fashion to the perfume market. The singer grossed us out slash fascinated us with hints of her soon-to-be-launched scent (inspired by semen and blood), but in the meantime an enterprising firm has beat her to the punch. According to View On Fashion, Blood Concept, an Italian fragrance brand established by Giovanni Castelli and Antonio Zuddas, is launching their own line of unisex perfumes—years in the making—based on different blood groups. The four offerings, A, B, AB, and 0, will be sold in 40 ml recreations of the antique medicine bottle, complete with a drop applicator. The founders claim the odors will "retrace the evolution of manhood through time and its record of information, history and mutation, so well kept in the vital flushing of blood." We're not exactly sure what that means, but in hardcore anticipation of season four of True Blood, we're willing to give it a whiff.
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