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This week, we:
...continued the $1-$1BILLION GIFT GUIDE with an exclusive Veuve Clicquot Yellowboam, a $1.8 million diamond dog collar, perfume in a gemstone-studded flacon, sustainable caviar in a crystal presentoir & a dashing fur cape
...were voted on of the Top 10 Lifestyle blogs & Top 100 Fashion Blogs
...stocked up on Static Guard (trust us!)
...devined the secrets of winter hair care
...suited up as a sexy ski bunny
Superheroes have it right: anything able to make you feel dashing, fabulous & even a touch mysterious is a true fashion must-have.
To make history at Yalta, FDR naturally wore a dashing Brooks Brothers cape, and now that the venerable house has been updating its image & offerings with CFDA Menswear Winner Thom Browne, pick up one of these cashmere-lined, Astrakhan fur stunners for the fashionista with flair & a dress-for-dinner lifestyle. $10,000 at BrooksBrothers.com.
Continue reading "$1 to $1 Billion Holiday Gift Guide: Dashing Holiday Cape" »
FASHION:
Bag Snob dishes vintage couture with Cameron Silver, owner of Decades, the haute spot for Hollywood royalty!
Coquette loves the edgy mix of stud details in fashion.
HiveInterview: Project Runway's Carmen tells Stylehive what went wrong during the menswear challenge.
For the jetsetting pal who has it all, try a limited edition Jeroboam of bubby; equivalent to 4 normal bottles (one size larger than a magnum) - it's pretty much party-perfect.
The Veuve Yellowboam has replaced the regular yellow label with one crafted from a choice of alligator, ostrich or galuchat. (Yes, they respect the Washington Convention protecting wild animals, even affixing each bottle with a CITIES certificate - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna & flora). And after the holidays, don't toss the label...the House is happy to transform it into a chic cardholder.
Packaged in a luxurious case with real 22k gold foil, even the muzzle cap is plated in gold & engraved with the company signature and, apparently, collectible. Only 3000 bottles were created, with a scant 600 available stateside. $2400 at WallyWine.com, CrushWineAndSpirits.com or by emailing veuve.clicquot@mhusa.com.
Continue reading "$1 to $1 Billion Holiday Gift Guide: Exclusive Veuve Clicquot Yellowboam" »
Super chic with a chestnut wood handle. Because of the way the fabric is cut, each 93cm long umbrella has its own unique swirl.
- via Stylehive.com
Continue reading "Brave Inclement Weather with a Stylish Paul Smith Brolly" »
Recently, Bruno Jamais and Katherine M. Rothman, CEO of KMR Communications - and a group of hundreds of their closest pals in the media, socialites, event planners & A-listers - celebrated the fifth anniversary of Monsieur Bruno's eponymous Upper East Side eatery.
Designed for eyes, cheeks, lips & body, this lightweight cream-to-powder stick blends easily & leaves a sexy glow-from-within in its wake. Available at NarsCosmetics.com.
- Lesley Scott
Continue reading "A Multiple (Nars) Orgasm Makes Looking Your Best a Snap" »
by Dawn Del Russo, fashion stylist & image consultant
Whether you are in the Corinta d'Ampezzo in Italy, the Swiss Alps of Switzerland or in the tried & true Colorado mountains of the United States, there is no better time to sport your oh-so-fabulous ski bunny gear! And if you find yourself flying high with the Jet set celebrity crowd, why not take a hint from our favorite Posh lady Vicky Beckham?
This new effort from the entrepreneurial team at J.Crew is based on the original Madewell brand founded in 1937. Offering hip, layer-it-up charm that isn't overly serious but has the edge fashion insiders dig, fans now include Chloe Sevigny, Michelle Williams, Winona Ryder, Uma Thurman, and Reese Witherspoon.
Continue reading "Madewell's Vintage-Inspired Charm Makes for Fab Fashionista Holiday Gifts" »
In the good old days before extreme pollution, dams blocking spawning routes & rampant overfishing, the prehistoric sturgeon - one of the oldest vertebrates on earth (250 million year old fossils have been found) - could live to almost 50 years of age. Nowadays, they rarely see the other side of 30. However delightful authentic caviar may taste, to consume it is to directly contribute to an inexcusable eco-disaster.
Instead, do right by Mother Earth & indulge in sustainable caviar from the Spoonbill Paddlefish, a prehistoric cousin of the sturgeon which produces delicate caviar with a unique & mild smoky flavor. Native to the rivers of Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, 
Mississippi, Missouri & Montana, this caviar from The Little Pearl is harvested in sustainable & environmentally-sensitive fisheries, where they have learned to breed and culture the ancient filter feeders on wild shrimp & in pristine conditions. ($200 for 8 oz. - LaPetitePearle.com) Of course, fabulous caviar deserves an equally fabulous presentation: a Steuben crystal presentoir shaped like a fantastic sea creature with matching smaller 8" bowl (designed to hold up to 250g of caviar). $2400 from Petrossian.com.
Continue reading "$1 to $1 Billion Holiday Gift Guide: Eco-Chic Caviar Deluxe" »
I've been to prison once.
I've been married twice.
I was once drafted by Lyndon Johnson and had to live in shit-ass Mexico for two and a half years for no reason.
I've had my eye socket punched in, a kidney taken out, and I got a bone chip in my ankle that's never gonna heal.
I've seen some pretty shitty situations in my life.
But nothing has ever sucked more ass than this.
There's nothing like an annual holiday viewing of Billy Bob Thornton as a drunken, has-been safecracker department store "Santa" drunk on a barstool to warm the cockles of your cynical heart.
Like a flexible, organic sculpture crafted from a series of illuminated hockey-puck shaped orbs - more colorfully described as "six glowing waffle irons strung together like pearls" - this intriguing lighting design (no mere lamp, this) can be arranged however your inner decorator sees fit.
- via Stylehive.com
Continue reading "Triode's T33 Lamp Gives New Meaning to the Term Lighting Designer" »
When Clive Christian came out with a version of his No. 1 fragrance for women packaged in a cut crystal flacon, with a five carat diamond set into the 18k gold banded collar - he set tongues wagging with the $200,000 price tag.
Equally fit for a Pasha, these signed editions are available with an emerald (GBP3,700), a black diamond (GBP3,800) or studded with a sparkly white diamond - all available at FortnumAndMason.com.
Continue reading "$1 to $1 Billion Holiday Gift Guide: Extravagant Perfume" »
Qi Cashmere holiday sample sale:
December 3-7, 10 am-7pm 224 W. 35th St. 212.239.8880
some of the deals to be had:
cashmere blanket was $277 now $111
Pucci print bubble-sleeve dress was $300 now $120
doggie sweaters $35-$50
Mid-Season Markdowns at Net-a-Porter.com:
Tom Binns silver bullet necklace was $200 now $120
Be & D Tuxedo leather bag was $970 now $679
Sass & Bide Let It Go cardigan was $420 now $294
by Carly J. Cais, Fashion Designer
As a designer - my line is RIVETED Clothing & Accessories, I've developed an eye for style over the years...and right along with it, a nose for a bargain. Half the fun of fashion is looking fabulous without needing to declare bankruptcy. Each week, I showcase five hot designer-style steals (each for $100 or, in most cases, for much, much less)...along with one splurge-worthy item.
Gorgeous Autumn colors, yummy pie, day-after-Thanksgiving-mega-sales...not to mention classes starting up, college football games, and alumni weekends. Take a page from the college book (think Ali McGraw in Love Story!) and get inspired by a classically casual look. Whether you're on campus or not, there's hot style to be found in study hall that translates perfectly to the street.
To draw closer attention to your eyes, Max Factor's fun new Vivid Impact Highlighting Mascaras add a quick hit of color for big, fat, attention-getting lashes. First premiered by makeup artist & P&B Beauty's Global Creative Design Director, Pat McGrath, on the Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2007 runway, this two-step mascara it can be applied with a light hand for added highlights, or in a more diva'ish manner for a full-court press.
Depending on your mood, choose from 5 fashion-forward shades: 24 Karat Brown (brown base/gold topcoat), Moonlit Black (black base/silver topcoat), Burning Bordeaux (brown base/burgundy topcoat), Blazing Black (black base/pink topcoat) & Blushing Blue (blue base/pink topcoat).
These completely cozy & fab armwarmers made from a hemp & wool mix have stylish ultrasuede trim and embroidered lacing inspired by nature. Also available in Black, Marigold & Natural.
Available at DisciplesOfPlanetaryEcology.com.
- Lesley Scott
Continue reading "Cute Capes Can Mean Chilly Forearms. Stay Snuggly in Handmade Armwarmers" »
Making a list, checking it twice, actually buying what's on it, wrapping the items, waiting in line at the post office, party planning, shopping, cooking, baking, decorating...whatever happened to the joy of the season and enjoying time with friends & fam?
This year, enlist a fabulous gay elf to do your bidding! Stylist & fash personality Carson Kressley, the fashion stylist from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy has teamed up with off-price retailer T.J. Maxx to offer up tips, tricks & a treasure trove of budget-friendly gift ideas in the $25, $50 & $100 range.
Continue reading "Meet Your Helpful Holiday Elves: Queer Eye's Carson Kressley & T.J. Maxx " »
Is your four-legged friend the most special dog ever? Then prove it with diamonds: the pampered pooch's best friend.
This only-one-of-its-kind platinum & white gold Amour Amour dazzler boasts a blinding 1,600 diamonds totalling 52 carats, crowned with a perfect 7-carat stone (D color, IF) that alone trumps even the most showy wedding diamonds sported by ostentatious two-legged types.
Of course, it's only the best for Fido, so the leash is handcrafted from exotic skins. $1,800,000 at ILoveDogsDiamonds.com.
Continue reading "$1 to $1 Billion Holiday Gift Guide: Diamond Dog Collar" »
Tis the season to glam it up!
The lucky winner gets a treasure trove of sparkly Intermix loot, including Kenneth Jay Lane, Wolford, Lee Angel, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Juniper, Splendid, and Nola & Scout & oh so much more. The sweepstakes ends December 17, so CLICK HERE to enter...soon.
- Lesley Scott
Shoes have earned the undying devotion of most fashionistas because they still fit even when you're skinny jeans don't & few other accessories can so change the feel of whatever you're wearing. If a shoe fiend is on the top of your holiday list, why not go with the flow & deck her halls with shoe-themed paraphernalia & gifts?
The Top 10 shoe-theme gifts & to surprise her with:
Let her eat cake like this elaborate, entirely edible tableaux from ConfettiCakes.com.
Continue reading "Top 10 Stylish Shoe-Themed Gifts for the Diehard Shoe Whore on Your List" »
