Make-up mavens Jouer have decided to jump off the trend bandwagon and go back to basics this season. The hundred odd products that seem to sprout up by the hour have done nothing but leave us dazed and confused than ever. Jouer has simplified the process of make-up with only the absolute essential products for spring.

The Jouer Protect and Replenish Hydrating Powder ($ 32) is a revolutionary powder foundation with SPF 39. Apart from providing excellent protection against the sun, the Shea butter and meadowfoam seed oil in the foundation restore the skin lost moisture from deep within. Besides the ultra smooth application and flawless finish, its compact size is bound to earn it a tiny space to reside in your handbag.

Also up for grabs are the Jouer Tint in Whisper ($20) and Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Glisten ($20). The former is an all-purpose shimmering pink tint which can be used on cheeks or lips for that slight tinge of color. It blends extremely well and is ideal for any and every skin tone. As for the lip gloss, its shimmering pale pink shade is perfect for layering with other shades or it can be worn by itself during the day. Its long-lasting formula and moisturizing ingredients makes sure your lips stay gorgeous at all times.

Jouer Cosmetics are available at Henri Bendel, NYC and www.jouercosmetics.com.

Elie Tahari and Sue Devitt invite you to an exclusive shopping event
Thursday, March 18 | 5 – 8 pm

Shop the Spring 2010 Collection and receive $100
off your purchase of $400 or $250 off your purchase of $800 or more.

Enjoy the latest beauty tips and a gift from Sue Devitt.

Elie Tahari Boutique
417 West Broadway
between Prince and Spring streets

Mally Roncal is one of those inspirational women: beautiful inside and out, an entrepreneur with her own business, a beautiful family…the list goes on. You might have seen her work on your favorite faces from Jennifer Lopez, to Beyonce, to Mariah Carey and more. I have already spent many a night with Mally (watching her on QVC that is).

I caught up with the super busy, super chic beauty guru to dish on celebrities, the Bachelor Wedding and all the makeup tips one could ever need.

What is your daily beauty routine? There’s no such thing as daily in my life, but if I’m not going on camera and just planning to be around the office or at home, my routine is pretty basic. My skincare routine starts with a lot of moisturizer from Dr. Brandt and my new Mally Beauty Perfect Prep Eye Cooling Gel System. Then, I apply my Perfect Prep Poreless Primer, curl my lashes, apply a couple coats of mascara, waterproof eye liner, groom the brows with my Brow Beauty Brow Boost, a touch of color on the cheeks, and a sheer gloss.

What inspired your line? Living on the road with my celeb clients for so many years, I wanted to create makeup that was bulletproof and easy to use so that women could realize their true beauty. It was important for me to give them products that were high performance and long-lasting.

Describe what inspires you to create new products. Definitely my clients! I listen to their beauty woes – especially about makeup companies that promote waterproof, long-lasting makeup and don’t stand true to their word. We test and test to make sure our makeup doesn’t come off, until you want it to. I also strive to give these women the most current, gorgeous colors.

What are 5 beauty essentials that you believe every woman needs? What are 5 key products from your line? Eye Lash Curler (Mally Beauty), mascara (Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara), eye brow grooming product (Mally Beauty Brow Beauty Brow Fix), blush (Mally Beauty 24/7 Professional Blush System) and concealer (Mally Beauty Cancellation Concealer).

Now you are a makeup artist to the stars. Who have you loved working with? I’ve worked with so many gorgeous, talented women from Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez to Mariah Carey, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Rihanna.

Who would you like to work with in the future? I’m up for anything!

If not a beauty guru, what else would you be? A drag queen and a soccer mom!

Which other makeup artists/beauty gurus do you look to for inspiration? My mentor has always been Mathu Andersen. I met him when I was a teenager. He’s a true artist and continues to inspire me to this day.

Talk about your involvement with the Bachelor Wedding, exciting! When the opportunity was presented to me, I was thrilled to come on board. Molly was such a pleasure to work with. She was completely calm and open to my ideas. We agreed to go with a classic bride look with a modern, sexy twist. When she came in from the downpour after the ceremony, all I had to do was dab her dry with a white towel. The makeup didn’t budge, what a proud moment!

How do you manage your personal life with your busy work life? It’s all about balance and making rules and sticking to them. When I’m home, I make it a point no matter what to have dinner with my family and put all my babies to bed. If I’m away, we Skype the whole time so I can always be a part of their day. My husband and I work together so that helps us stay close all day every day.

Any upcoming projects in the future that we should know about? I have tons of amazing products to share, join me my loves! Mally Beauty on QVC

Every jet-setting beauty junkie understands the knotty complexity of putting your best face forward after an arduous flight. Jetlag takes its toll ladies and the last thing you want is for it to show on your face. Fortunately for the glamorous globetrotter, Chris Benz and Beauty.com have collaborated to suit your needs.

Meet the ‘Globetrotter Beauty Case’. This little treasure trove contains all the products you need while on the go.  “The Globetrotter Beauty Case is inspired by the glamorous Golden Age of travel, when women would pack a custom-made train case filled with portable versions of the most elegant fixtures of their dressing table,” says designer, Chris Benz.

Benz is renowned for his American-sportswear-meets-European-tailoring design sensibility and this has trickled down into the design of this beauty case. This compact 1960’s-inspired carry-all comes stuffed with samples from Beauty.com including Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss,   Euviance Evening Restorative Complex, Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer and many other goodies.

So before you head off to that spring break getaway, make sure you grab one of these cases to stay beautiful on the go. The Globetrotter Beauty Case ($ 130) comes with products worth $100 and is available on Beauty.com.

-Dyuti Mishra

For the budget conscious beauty maven, or even those ladies that just love good quality makeup with loads of colors and options, Milani Cosmetics is the go-to brand. This spring, the company has debuted nine new products to help you get glam. From eyes to lips and for supermodels to super-moms and everyone in between, these products are must-haves for those ladies that want to be “in the know” on the latest products on the street.

For nails, Milani has introduced Nail Art Lacquer with a precision brush, 8 specialty neon lacquers and 6 shades of 3D holographic nail lacquer. Now, doing nail art at home just got way easier, and is a DIY project, so no more salons necessary. Whether you choose a bright bold shade, a funky design or a little bit of both, these products are the perfect way to be your own Picasso with nail canvasses.

Since your peepers have to always catch attention, Milani has launched Easyliner for Eyes Glitter Retractable Eyeliner in six fun metallic hues. With this, there is also Crystal Eyez sparkling eyeshadow and Liquif’eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil with a variety of shades to suit the look you are trying to achieve from bold to basic, with just the perfect hint of glimmer in each.

For your lips, Milani is now offering 3D Glitzy Glamour Gloss. To hide your flaws, they have HD Advanced Concealer and to sport a springtime glow, you can opt for Tantastic. One thing is for sure, each of these products offers “color with impact.” The products are either metallic or holographic, with shimmering colors that are vibrant and fun to wear. Your entire beauty regimen is taken care of with Milani from concealing to glamourizing, and you can do it all without killing your wallet.

For more information, visit Milani Cosmetics.

Upon hearing the name Chloe, fashionistas immediately think of the glamorously feminine line that is full of refined beauty and classic elegance. The new perfume by the fashion house, Chloe Eau de Toilette, carries the same vibe as the eponymous clothing line, both fresh and flirty.

With hints of mandarin orange zest in the head notes paired with freesia and watermelon and a touch of sandalwood and iris, the fragrance is subtle yet captivating. With so many different facets, it appeals to any woman that wants to finish off her sleek look with the perfect scent to take her from the boardroom to a night out with the girls.

Like most fragrances, much of the beauty lies in the bottle, and a perfume bottle can sometimes be the perfect indicator of what lies inside. The textured bottle with an adorable ivory-colored ribbon adornment is simple yet lady-like. The monochromatic tones are very modern and sleek. Just like the Chloe woman, the Eau de Toilette is glamorously understated, the ideal fragrances to literally lift the senses.

Chloe Eau de Toilette is available at select fine retail stores nationwide and at Chloe boutiques. The small bottle is $65 and the larger one is $85.

New York Fashion Week may have just passed, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have a piece of the action. Plus, we are just in the midst of many other Fashion Weeks abroad. Maybelline New York acted as one of the official makeup sponsors of New York Fashion Week, doing the makeup for 7 of the top shows including RVCA x Erin Wasson, Michael Angel, Vivienne Tam, Custo Barcelona, Carlos Miele, Tracy Reese, Max Azria and William Rast. Taking the tents by storm, models walked the runway with lush lashes and glam lips, all courtesy of the Maybelline makeup artists, led by Charlotte Willer.

In the spirit of New York Fashion Week, Maybelline is giving away one “Get Ready for Fashion Week” giftbag which includes the official Maybelline New York NYFW tote, a Maybelline Loves NY mug, a travel sewing kit, Great Lash mascara, Color Sensational lip-color and Shine Sensational lip gloss.

Take a cue from Maybelline’s fabulous makeup trends and look just like the models that were on the catwalk. Throw on a great outfit, and your own sidewalk can be your own personal runway with your bold lips or smoldering eyes completing the look. Whether you choose to go for a “less is more” look or you want to be daring and go “all out,” let Maybelline take you there.

Would you like to win the Maybelline “Get Ready for Fashion Week” gift bag? Enter our raffle* by tweeting the giveaway @POSHGLAM and emailing Samantha@POSHGLAM.com, subject “Maybelline.” Please include your name, mailing address and email address. And remember, one entry per person, but tweet away.

*Giveaway deadline is March 15, 2010.

Design icon Vera Wang teamed with “it” girl Zoe Kravitz to create her latest scent, Vera Wang Princess. The sheer, fruity and floral scent showcases the modern day princess who embodies both elegance and edge. Wang was inspired by Kravitz’ individuality and one-of-a-kind spirit, and wanted to bring those qualities to those that wear this royal fragrance.

The scent is full of whimsical wonders. The top notes include Lady Apples, Water Lilly, Golden Apricot and Mandarin Meringue. The heart notes are pink guava, Tahitian Tiare flower, Wild Tuberose and dark chocolate (yum.) And the base notes are vanilla and amber woods. Fruit, chocolate and flowers: three things that every true princess can appreciate. And yes, we are all princesses of our own palaces.

One of the best part of perfumes is their bottling, and this one is sure not to disappoint. The purple hued, of course, fragrance is set in a heart-shaped amulet with the top designed as a bejeweled crown which features a gold band and Amethyst crystals. After all, royalty always has to come with a jewel encrusted crown. So what if you can’t dress like a princess everyday, if you can smell like one.

Alongside the perfume, Vera Wang has created a matching coin purse for ladies on the go, making sure that you always have royalty at your fingertips, holding your change. Check out Vera Wang Princess for more information.

Would you like to win the Vera Wang Princess Perfume (retails for $57) and matching Coin Purse? Enter our raffle* by tweeting the giveaway @POSHGLAM and emailing Samantha@POSHGLAM.com, subject “Vera Wang Princess Set.” Please include your name, mailing address and email address.

*Giveaway deadline is March 10, 2010.

If the recent trailers for the Sex and the City sequel haven’t gotten you all rattled up enough, then the new SJP NYC fragrance is sure to tickle your fancy. The ultimate style icon, and persona behind everyone’s favorite fashionista, Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker has just launched her latest fragrance.

SJP NYC is inspired by freedom, New York and of course, fabulous style with a fruity, floral scent for the girl who travels the world, and owns her town in her perfectly stiletto heeled foot. With hints of wild red strawberries, mimosa, honeysuckle, sandalwood, vanilla and red rose, the scent is captivating, and the quintessential perfume for the statement-making city girl.

Even more enticing than the fragrance is the packaging, which is a collision of bold, fun prints in bright colors, giving you an essence of SJP’s one-of-a-kind couture filled closet of goodies. A closet we would love to raid, any day, any time. The fragrance is awesome, but the almost quilted look exterior is definitely one to showcase. The bottle is simple, but is housed in the patterned canister, which is just the perfect size to fit in your “it” bag of the season. And who doesn’t want to take their chic fragrance on the go? Simple on the inside and stylishly wild on the outside, the fragrance embodies all that is Sarah Jessica Parker, a true muse.

“I wanted to create a fragrance with a great sense of fun and whimsy,” said Sarah Jessica Parker.  “It’s about mixing things up and breaking rules, all of the things I like about fashion.”

The SJP NYC collection is available at Macy’s. The 60ml eau de toilette spray is $49.00, the 30ml eau de toilette spray is $35.00, the 15ml eau de toilette spray $25.00 and the 200ml body lotion is $25.00. A small price to pay in homage to the Carrie Bradshaw lifestyle.

Would you like to win the just launched SJP NYC perfume? Enter our raffle* by tweeting the giveaway @POSHGLAM and emailing Samantha@POSHGLAM.com, subject “SJP NYC Perfume.” Please include your name, mailing address and email address.

*Giveaway deadline is March 8, 2010.

Has the post Valentine’s Day hurrah got you down? We hope you got all the prezzies on your romantic hit list but no matter what the case, we’re keeping spirit of this mid-winter cupid laced fete strong.

That’s why we’re checking out Mariah Carey’s new fragrance called Forever, which is sure to bring spring a little closer on the calendar. The fragrance is labelled as “modern opulent floral” with delicious fruity undernotes.

If you’ve tried Care’s  pervious fragrances, M by Mariah Carey and Luscious Pink, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how more grown up she is with her new efforts. Mariah Carey Forever was developed by perfumer Olivier Gillotin and features notes of neroli, lotus blossom, dewy green apple, tuberose, gardenia, white musk and exotic woods.

Would you like to win a Mariah Carey Forever Gift Set valued at $65 that includes a 50 ml eau de perfume spray, 100ml body lotion tube and cosmetic bag? Enter our raffle* by tweeting the giveaway @POSHGLAM and emailing Zoe@POSHGLAM.com, subject “Mariah Carey Forever Gift Set.” Please include your name, mailing address and email address.

Giveaway deadline is March 3, 2010.