Beauty-Fashion- in a Budget

Target Floral dresses

2010-09-01T06:48:00.000-05:00

Another great way to use color is floral—it’s the one trend that never seems to go away. Floral is a must for the sunny months. Wear a floral sundress belted with flat sandals, or pair a top with a pair of chic white jeans for a night out.

The Look for Less: Chanel 5'O'Clog Mules

2010-03-05T11:39:00.001-06:00

In today's installment of The Zoe Report, super stylist Rachel Zoe highlighted these Chanel 5'O'Clog Mules as seen on the Spring 2010 runways, which you can purchase for $1,795 by calling 800.550.0005 or visit Chanel.com for more info.
The look for less, also adeptly spotted by Zoe, can be yours for $178 with the Jeffrey Campbell Charli Platform Clog, available at Free People.com. Oh yes, clogs are coming! Expect more knock offs as the season soldiers on…

OPI Hong Kong Collection for Spring 2010

2010-01-02T13:56:00.000-06:00

OPI Hong Kong Collection for Spring 2010

The spring collection includes the following shades…

Bling Dynasty A char-”ming” gold that shimmers and glimmers
Red My Fortune Cookie And this rich red is in my future
Hot & Spicy A sizzling coral that’s a kung pao wow!
Dim Sum Plum A berry delectable delicacy
Jade is the New Black The vibrant green is the new fashion vibe
Suzi Says Feng Shui A serene cobalt blue to balance your yin yang
A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find But you’ve found it- in this zesty red-orange!
Lucky Lucky Lavender Be pretty and prosperous in this luscious light purple
Meet Me on the Star Ferry A Kowloon-lit, moonlit violet
Panda-monium Pink Lend a panda a hand-a in this uproarious light pink
Pearl of Wisdom Smart girls choose this lustrous pearl shade
Chop-sticking to My Story I mean it – “pick up” this warm caramel shade

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OPI Alice In Wonderland Collection 2010

2010-01-02T13:36:00.000-06:00

OPI X Alice in Wonderland
When January and February find you buried in a mountain of cupids and hearts, OPI and Disney will take you Underland to a world of wild imagination and color. It’s Fantastical! OPI ties in with the Disney release of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland – one of its biggest movies of the year featuring an all-star cast including Johnny Depp (as the Mad Hatter)!

Off with Her Red! – A glowing, empowering hot red
The Red Queen: Cruel ruler of Underland, she cuts off the heads of those who disagree with her. She would rather be feared than loved.

Absolutely Alice - An absolutely amazing blue glitter
Alice Kingsley: Beautiful but slightly off-kilter, sees the world differently than most. In the Rabbit Hole, she seeks to write her own destiny.

Mad as a Hatter – A madly marvelous black-multi glitter
The Mad Hatter: Formerly the White Queen’s hatter. Now, he is part of the Underland Resistance and driven to madness by guilt.

Thanks So Muchness! - For this ”much-have” red shimmer
And lastly…; As if the tale was not adventurous enough, one more shade to color your own Underland over and over.

Best of Beauty: Base

2010-01-02T13:20:00.001-06:00

Powder

$10.95, Walmart, Target, CVS/Pharmacy, Walgreens,

L'Orèal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Powder. We're not sure what we love more—the gossamer texture or the polished face we see in the mirror.

$25, Sephora , Ulta select Nordstrom stores select Macy's stores

With superfine mica particles, BareMinerals Foundation reflects light to brighten all over—and comes in a comprehensive 15 shades.

$30, Sephora

Loose.

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish High Definition Powder vanishes on fair skin and takes all evidence of shine with it.

Powder

Loose. $8.65, Walmart, CVS/Pharmacy, Duane Reade, Rite Aid

For dark complexions, Black Opal Invisible Oil Blocking Powder has pulled off an impressive feat, concealing imperfections without leaving behind a gray cast.

Concealer

$28, select Sephora stores

A few minutes spent applying DuWop CircleBlock's two-step system is the next best thing to getting 40 winks. A bright salmon pink cream neutralizes dark circles, while a dab of waterproof (and cakeproof) concealer keeps them hidden all day.

Best of Beauty 2009 Lips

2010-01-02T13:09:00.000-06:00

Lip Stain

Cover Girl Outlast Lipstain, $7.29.

These foolproof chubby markers deliver supersheer color that lasts. And lasts. Our favorites: Sassy Mauve, Wild Berry Wink, and Plum Pout

Long-Wearing Lipstick

Revlon ColorStay Soft & Smooth Lipcolor, $9.99.

Many long-lasting formulas deliver hard-core color—but practically feel like house paint on your lips. These glide on effortlessly and stay smooth all day. The best shades: Natural Cashmere, Pecan Pleasure, Red Velvet, and Divine Port Wine.

Lipstick

Nude.

Cover Girl Queen Collection Vibrant Hues Shine lipstick in Shiny Cinnamon ($7.26) adds a touch of caramel that flatters medium and dark skin.

Bright.

M.A.C. Lustre Lipstick in Lustering ($14) isn't an all-or-nothing bright. One swipe creates a sheer hot pink stain, while several applications dial things up to a bolder fuchsia note.

Dior Addict Lipcolor in Decadent Plum

$26, Dillard's , Nordstrom , Sephora , Bloomingdale's , Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue

Cover Girl Queen Collection Vibrant Hues Shine Lipstick in Shiny Cinnamon

$7.26, drugstore.com, select CVS/Pharmacy stores, select Walgreens stores

Best of Beauty Master List for eyes

2010-01-02T12:45:00.000-06:00

Eye Shadow

$3.99, Walmart, CVS/Pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite Aid

Black Radiance Starry Eyes Shadow Stick in Deepest Plum is a tasteful purple; even shrinking violets can wear it.

$7.95, Walmart, Target, CVS/Pharmacy, Ulta

Maybelline New York Define-A-Lash Waterproof Mascara has a flexible brush that coats every lash with pitch-black, high-shine pigment—and it stays in place through the weepiest movies.

$7.47, Walmart, Target, CVS/Pharmacy,

For Night.

Yes, we'll admit it—we crave big, vampy lashes. Maybelline New York The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara forms a full fringe that doesn't clump together, so we can load it on and bat away.

Cover Girl LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara

$8.95, Walmart, Target, CVS/Pharmacy,

Mascara

For Day.

Cover Girl LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara makes us appear genetically blessed in the eyelash department. The rubbery bristles lengthen, thicken, and define, with no spider-like effects.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero

$16, Sephora, Ulta , select Macy's stores

Black.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero. This waterproof formula is soft enough to smudge, but
once it sets, it never wanders.

Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads

$5.50, Walmart, Target, CVS/Pharmacy,

Available in both moisturizing and oil-free formulas, Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads instantly dissolve liner, shadow, and mascara. And there are 80 saturated discs in each container, so one pack means you're good to go for months.

Eye Shadow

$3.99, Walmart, CVS/Pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite Aid

Black Radiance Starry Eyes Shadow Stick in Deepest Plum is a tasteful purple; even shrinking violets can wear it.

Eye Shadow

$10.99, Target

Sonia Kashuk Eye Shadow Quad in Four Your Eyes Only

Taste Test: Which Heart Clutch’s Price Won’t Make You Clutch Your Heart?

2009-12-30T16:11:00.000-06:00

HEART AND SOUL CLUTCH

BY JUDITH LEIBER

$2.195.00

THIS FINDS ARE NEARLY IDENTICAL BUT ONE COST WAY MORE THAT THE OTHER

Whiting & David Heart Clutch

$135.00 endless shoes and handbags

Clutch bag by Christian Louboutin vs Lulu Townsend Clutch

2009-12-17T08:21:00.000-06:00

Lulu Townsend Pleated Clamshell Clutch

Item Price: $26.95

Fabric clutch with pleats
Top snap closure with jewel
Hidden chain strap with 19" drop and matching detatchable shoulder strap with 20" drop
Lining with back wall slip pocket
Dimensions: 9" x 2½-

Cristian Louboutin

Pliage Satin Clutch Bag - £555.00

A neon pink satin clutch bag by Christian Louboutin. Multiple pleats fan out from the centre at the base. Metal frame closes with two metal shoe clasps. Inside is lined in signature red fabric with a small patch pocket.

Add a splash of neon bright colour to your outfit this summer with this on-trend pink clutch.

Width 18cm Length 12cm Depth 3.5cm

Christian Louboutin vs forever 21

2009-11-22T13:23:00.000-06:00

CRISS CROSS SUEDETTE BOOT- $32.80
FOREVER21.COM

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN NITOINMOI 120 BOOTS. - $1,972.32

Black ankle boots with criss-cross detailed vamp. Square toe. Hidden platform. Back zipper closure. Leather upper, in-sole and Signature red solo.

Steal this Giuseppe Zanotti for less

2009-11-16T18:40:00.000-06:00

Report Lyndon Boot-
Our Price: $121.00

Steal Balmain Boots for Less

2009-11-16T18:35:00.000-06:00

Balmain Fall 09 $1975.00 N.y.l.a. Zipit $ 144.95 at Endless

Sonia Kashub 6 pc brush set at Target

2009-11-16T16:34:00.000-06:00

In style magazine december 2009 Editors pick
Sonia Kashuk Twist of fate 6 pc Brush at target $19.99

Twist of the fade case clutch with sixpiece makeup brush set Sonia Kashub target.com use code 4instyle

Tiered dress at Spiegel

2009-11-16T16:16:00.000-06:00

Buy this Look

Tiered Dress

Elegant and feminine, with cap sleeves, V-neck and overlapping tiered layers. Back zip. 24" from waist. Rayon/polyester/nylon. Machine wash. Imported.

Misses

2AK 44700

$89.00

Bow-Tie Clutch $49.00

Crisscross Satin Slingback Sandal $44.00

Pearl-Stone Earrings $24.00

Picks-Spring-Essentials.

2009-11-16T16:04:00.000-06:00

Each season we face the same quandary: what do we really want to wear? The question doesn't call for much soul searching, but the difficulty of answering said query is nothing to scoff at. After all, there are approximately 404 new trends to try right now, but who has the time—not to mention energy, resources, and budgetary flexibility—to experiment with even a fraction of those alternate fashion identities? Rather than suggesting a manic course of action (buy everything!) or scaring ourselves into an inert state (buy nothing!), we decided to spend some time crafting a spot-on shopping strategy for spring's key pieces. Today's roundup is the result of these labors and just what you need to ease into a stylish new season. We've spotlighted our favorite iteration of each piece, as you've no doubt surmised, but feel free to tailor the categories to your own personal taste too!

Signature Holiday Collection at Spiegel

2009-11-16T15:53:00.000-06:00

One-Shoulder Dress

An oversized bow decorates the shirred shoulder. Asymmetric neck, princess seams, pencil-style skirt. Back vent and zip. Cotton/polyester/satin; lined. Dry clean. Imported.

	Misses	2AK 50777		$59.00

Signature Collection Spiegel

2009-11-16T15:50:00.001-06:00

Silk Dress

Lustrous silk charmeuse with a pencil-slim silhouette, cap sleeves and self-covered buckle belt. Hidden back zip and slit; knee length, 25" from waist. Fully lined. Dry clean. Imported.

Sale

$79.00

(Orig. $99.00)

Sienna Miller Look

2009-11-16T07:38:00.000-06:00

Click to Buy:
Fur Jacket $29.99
Ivory Sweater $15.00
Skinny Black Jeans $15.80
Black Booties $24.99
Brown Handbag $13.48

Jessica Alba look for less

2009-11-16T07:37:00.000-06:00

Click to Buy:
Black Cardigan $19.90
White Tank $5.97
Jeans $15.00
Red Flats $39.99
Red Scarf $5.50
Sunglasses $9.50

Cat Deely's Style

2009-11-16T07:35:00.000-06:00

Shop Now:
Pink Chiffon Blouse $38.00
Skinny Grey Jeans $15.00
Black Boots $27.90
Lizard Necklace $5.97
Purple Choker $9.99

Kate Bosworth's Style

2009-11-16T07:31:00.000-06:00

Click to Buy:
Black Embellished Dress $29.80
Black Pointy Pumps $69.00

Lessons In Styling: Mischa Barton vs. Gwyneth Paltrow

2009-10-31T10:03:00.000-05:00

Lessons In Styling: Mischa Barton vs. Gwyneth Paltrow

Is Mischa Barton going through Gwyneth Paltrow's high-fashion laundry basket? She was spotted on the set of The Beautiful Life in a gold Versace number that Paltrow wore to the Grammys earlier this year. While the glittering dress is hard to miss, both stars took very different roads to wearing it. Paltrow styled hers with a long, grey cardigan and matching shimmer tights for a sophisticated evening look, while Barton added cool-girl biker boots for a more downtown take on the uptown sparkles. Fashion Lesson: Get the most out of your wardrobe's boldest pieces by adding layers and experimenting with accessories.

— Joyann King

Gold sequined mini dress with a wide boat neck. Paul & Joe dress can be worn off the shoulder, has cap sleeves, a seam detail at waist, blush satin lining and simply slips on. 100% polyester; lining: 100% polyester. Dry clean. $610.00 Net- A- Porter .com

Sequin Animal Pattern Tunic Style Number: 41367926 $78.00

3.1 Phillip Lim

Oversized T-Shirt Dress with Sequin Details - £755.00

Oversized t-shirt dress with multicoloured sequin details. The sequins sit throughout the dress. Low scoop neck. Elbow-length sleeves. The hemline falls to mid-thigh.

Sparkle throughout the night with this oversized t-shirt dress with sequin details from 3.1 Phillip Lim. Team with opaques and ankle boots for relaxed party style this coming winter.

We're Mad About… Sequin Pumps

2009-10-31T09:49:00.000-05:00

This peep toe pump is a dazzling accessory! It is adorned with multi-colored sequins, mirrored silver leather edging and a matching bow at the toe. 4" covered heel. Luciano Padovan Sequin Pump

it was $515 now sale $150

Miu Miu Cut Out Detail Bootie $950 – Bergdorf Goodm

We're Mad About… Sequin Pumps

Who says sequins are reserved for cocktail dresses and dance recitals? Take a cue from Rachel Bilson and Lauren Conrad and wear them during the day on your feet! Sequin pumps instantly update everything from skinny jeans to a little black dress. We love this multi-colored pair from MIU MIU. Shine on!

Shop all sequin pumps at shopping.instyle.com.

What 's right now nail polish

2009-10-31T09:46:00.000-05:00

MAC and Jin Soon Choi Make Nail Color Magic

Let your manicure do the talking with MAC and manicurist Jin Soon Choi's newly debuted Nail Trend F/W '09 collection. With names like Beyond Jealous (a green-meets-teal hue) and Dry Martini (a study in khaki), the collection is far from your basic, boring beige. According to Choi, "green is going to be THE color" for fall. "Women are pushing the envelope even further when it comes to nail colors," says Choi. If a mean, green manicure is the look du jour, I am not afraid to try it (as long as the remover's handy!)

Nail Polish, MAC, $12 each; visit Mac cosmetics

September Fashion Story: Runway to Real Way

2009-10-28T13:58:00.000-05:00

k 1:
(Geri) Alexander Wang Denim Leather Jacket with Terry ($1285), Torn by Ronny Kobo Jayne Long Sleeve T-Shirt with Shoulder Pads ($143), Alexander Wang Spongy Silk Crepe Fitted Top ($355), Brian Lichtenberg Brianel Graffiti Leggings ($119), Jimmy Choo Jedi Boot ($1395), Ben-Amun Austrian Crystal Double Strand Clip Earrings ($220, 212.944.6480), Nasty Gal Heavy Metal Stud Cuff ($52), Fallon Slater Mixed Necklace ($200), bebe London Bangle ($34, 877.232.3777), Kimberly Baker Cordelia Cuff ($725), Essie Nail Polish ($8) in National Velvet.

(Karla) Marc Jacobs Aqua Bonded Filigree Lame Velvet Fitted Long Sleeve Peplum Jacket ($1800), Silence & Noise High Waisted Harem Pant ($58), Marc Jacobs Oversized Shield Sunglasses ($495, 323.653.5100), Jenny Dayco Silver Gem and Black Diamond Plastic Gem Collar Necklace ($110), Topshop Ashish Peep Toe Wedge ($290).

(Krystal) H&M Striped T ($15), Tracey Reese Embellished Blazer ($495) in black, Topshop Sequin Harem Pant ($310), Bakers Sweety Pump ($80), Aldo Haddrodd ($15) in black, Lia Sophia Cat's Eye Stone Ring ($125).

(The Stylish Wanderer) Monrow Marylin T-Shirt ($106), Plastic Island Julia Skirt ($136, 212.749.0900), Battalion Emerson Blazer ($275), Polka Dot Pantyhose ($11), Victor Osborne Asian Hat ($350, 212.677.6254), Jeffrey Campbell Stud Creeper Flats with Munk Unit Bottom ($140), Dannijo Wilhelmina Necklace ($318).