Michelle Obama Loves Creed's Love in White

Our scent spies recently spotted the First Lady purchasing the fragrance at Nordstrom in Pentagon City.  When interviewing Monsieur Creed in 2007, he explained: "The very idea of Love in White is to be upon the high seas when the sails lift and fill with the wind that moves one, not just in a physical sense but also emotionally. Yet, I wanted to communicate this on a global basis, so I chose ingredients from each continent: rice husk from Asia, magnolia from the Americas, orange zest from Europe, and so on. The sea itself is a factor in the fragrance. And what is the result? A universal scent or a scent appreciated universally. I gave the first bottle of this fragrance to be sent to America to [then] First Lady, Laura Bush.  Today, it is the best selling fragrance for CREED."

Proving there are no politics when it comes to choosing a beautiful perfume.

- Michelyn Camen

Rihanna Tie-Dye Skinnies: Get the Look!

In the wrong hands, tie-dye skinny jeans could easily spell fashion disaster.  But the stylish star gets it right by balancing the trendiness of the J Brand denim with a classic white blazer and grey tee - topped off with accessories that have some shine & bite.  We created our take on her look with a See by Chloe blazer, grey Fahri tee, shiny McQ belt, and Lulu Guiness clutch from My-Wardrobe.com.  Sephora Brand "Colorful Mono Eyeshadow" and Dior Addict Lip Polish in Fresh Expert (a sheer pink) both available at Sephora.com.

- Lesley Scott

Sessilee Lopez in V Magazine's Beauty Issue

A peek at Beauty for 2010 (in issue #60)...fabulous! It's about time fashion magazines started catching up with reality. Check out more at VMagazine.com.

- Lesley Scott

Chanel Beige: What Color Beige Are You?

 

Favored by fashionistas and perfumistas alike, Les Exclusifs de Chanel is a collection of identically bottled "rare fragrances" composed by Coco Chanel's exclusive perfume creator, Ernest Beaux, and Chanel's current "Master Perfumer", Jacques Polge. The twelfth addition, Beige, references Mademoiselle's love of combining red and navy with beige. "I take refuge in beige," she once remarked, "because it's natural." 

The Fashiontribes Fragrance Editor, Michelyn Camen, recently tested Beige:

Fall 2009 Beauty Preview: L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal Paris recently turned 100; from a small, single brand company started by visionary Parisian chemist Eugene Schueller in 1909, a signature blend of science and innovation helped turn L'Oreal into one of the world's leading beauty companies. "Our centenary is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our vision and our values," L'Oreal CEO, Jean-Paul Agon, recently remarked. "A robust scientific approach, a constant quest for innovation, a taste for real challenge, and a respect for diversity. And a deep-rooted belief in the valuable role that beauty plays in society."  Fortunately, being beautiful needn't cost a pretty penny this fall thanks to these L'Oreal beauty goodies which impact your look rather than your budget. From left:

Savvy Summer Skincare Tips

Hot weather, humidity, salt water, and chlorine all take their toll on summer skin, but the most damaging factor, without question, is the sun. "The #1 cause of lines and wrinkles is sun exposure," warns skincare expert Renee Rouleau. "If you want to look young, avoid the sun. It's really that simple. A little sun damage = a little damage. A lot of sun = a lot of damage." To keep your skin safe and gorgeous all summer long, Rouleau offers these helpful tips and solutions:

GREEN CHIC: the Week's Best Eco-Fabulous, Cruelty-Free Links

The best environmentally-aware, green, cruelty-free, and karma-correct fashion and beauty blog posts of the week - brought to you by Green Chic: an exclusive (invite-only) group of the hottest fashion and beauty blogs. Who knew it was so easy to be stylishly eco?

the ultimate in eco "fashion"...Agyness Deyn in her birthday suit [Refinery29 Pipeline]
Alex & Chloe campaign for human rights [Ethical Style]
trends in eco handbags [stylelist]
Leanne Marshall for Bluefly [FabSugar]
do your hair & the earth a favor with dry shampoo [College Fashion]
eco designers embrace full figures [Eco Salon]
a Libertas earth-friendly trunk show [fashion fille]
eco-fabulous bags from Chile [Quinta Trends]
Bond No.9 gets the green bug [RedPoppy Fashion]
10 reasons to swap your clothes [Posh Swaps]
hot shoes that happen to be vegan [Fashiontribes]
win an eco-chic chair from IQMatics [Factio Magazine]
eco designers on the rise [Runway to Retail]
an eco-fab giveaway featuring BeadforLife [Looking Sharp!]
Phillip Lim goes green [Fashion Pulse Daily]

Chanel Fall 2009 Venice Makeup Collection

 

Coco Chanel viewed Venice as a city of great intrigue - simultaneously dramatic and fragile...much like herself.  The Chanel Makeup Studio used their imagination to bring this water-themed city to life for Fall 2009 in a palette reflective of its shimmery facades, mosaics, and sparkly aquatic lagoons.  Chanel's Global Creative Director, Peter Philips, recently created Venetian-inspired runway looks for the 2009/10 Cruise show - held on the beaches of Venice - with tones of rich sienna, deep rose, mysterious greys, and dusky greens that can be softened for day or emboldened come evening.  Purchasing info at Chanel.com.

- Lesley Scott

How to Wear Bright Denim Jeans

A fun sartorial antidote to the glum economic news is bright denim: jeans in bold hues like lemon yellow, vibrant aqua, cool coral, emerald green, cotton candy pink, royal purple, and luscious tangerine. To rock the look like a pro, the style experts at Cotton Incorporated recommend keeping the rest of your ensemble toned-down. "When wearing bright denim, your jeans are the focal point. Pair it with tops, cardigans, and tees in neutral colors."  Also, to balance the brightness of the color, keep the cut body-conscious, skinny, and ankle length. "Baggier cuts in bright and bold colors can be overwhelming, causing you to look larger than your actual size."  If you're feeling more daring, add a burst of color with a cotton scarf, a cotton tunic in a contrasting color, or even a shade of nail polish from OPI's BrightPair collection (designed in conjunction with coordinating Paige Premium Denim crops and shorts); alternatively, a graphic black-and-white zebra print looks fab paired with a bright.  And don't forget to care for your investment: before laundering turn your jeans inside-out, wash only in cold water with a color-safe detergent, and NEVER use bleach.  For more tips and cotton care tricks, check out TheFabricOfOurLives.com.

- Lesley Scott

Win a Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator

Perricone MD skincare products and cosmeceuticals are faves of celebs like Oprah...and we have a one of their bestsellers to give away, worth $120!  Advanced Face Firming Activator is formulated with a synergistic combination of Alpha Lipoic Acid and DMAE which resurfaces skin texture, reduces the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores, and reveals a radiant complexion - all while preventing further damage.  Visit PerriconeMD to learn more about this product line and Dr. Perricone's three-tier anti-aging philosophy.  Whoever leaves the most interesting comment here (be sure to include your email; also, the contest is limited to US residents only) by Friday, July 3 wins!

- Lesley Scott