Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 | Accessories, Holiday Gift Guide, Shop

Lust vs. Must: Valentine's Accessories

By Samantha

Red, pink and hearts everywhere, Valentine’s Day is upon us. Now, the biggest question remains, what to wear for a hot date (or ladies) night out. One thing is for sure, whether it is for your hubby or potential prospects, you will want to look your best.

While some opt for a night of wining and dining, others spend the night in a more casual setting with a loved one. Single ladies, Valentine’s Day is one of the prime nights to go man-hunting, as all the taken dudes are out with their chicks. Whatever you decide to wear (don’t worry, we will cover that later), accessories are key to spruce up any outfit and create a look that will leave your man, and all other men, drooling. Valentine’s Day provides a great excuse to go shopping, however, some ladies don’t want to spend their entire paycheck on accessories for the night. But never fear, there are an array of options to lust after, and many that are easily attainable, and definite must-haves.

When it comes to a handbag for Valentine’s Day, cute and girly is always acceptable. This Judith Leiber “Heart n’ Soul” miniaudiere is definitely a lust-have item. When it comes to the chic-est handbags, Judith Leiber is definitely the go-to designer. She creates such funky pieces that remain elegant and classy, and are forever shimmering and glitzy. However, Judith Leiber is not in the budget of many fashionistas, but that doesn’t mean you have to look any less dazzling. Clara Kasavina makes an adorable heart shaped clutch, the Amore, in metallic silver, which is uber glam and definitely something fabulous to grab onto for your big night out.

Judith Leiber “Heart n’ Soul” Miniaudiere $2,195 Judith Leiber

Clara Kasavina “Amore” Clutch $420 Clara Kasavina

One of the key pieces to any ensemble is shoes. For Valentine’s Day, there is no reason why you can’t go super glam with extra shine, after all, you definitely want to catch your lover (or future lover’s) eye. Christian Louboutin’s “Glitter” Pump in hot pink has been making strides on red carpets everywhere. That famous red sole couples with hot pink tonal glitter is the ultimate lust-have for glamour gals everywhere. However, if you are a bit over red soles, or just don’t want to spend your money in one place, there is one heck of a fabulous must-have looming. Patricia Field, the woman behind Sex and the City, has super hot “Bordello” Hot Pink Glitter Platform Pumps for sale on her site, made by Pleaser. Now, these shoes are the epitome of “F-Me” shoes, and it doesn’t really matter what you are wearing when you are accessorizing with these.

Christian Louboutin “Glitter” Pump $595 Bergdorf Goodman

Patricia Field “Bordello” Hot Pink Glitter Platform Pumps by Pleaser $88 Patricia Field

Once the handbag and shoes are taken care of, it is onto jewels to complete the ensemble. There are so many options when it comes to Valentine’s Day worthy gems full of love, hearts and a ton of sparkle. Chanel’s Plexi and Metal Bangles are lust-worthy whether it is Valentine’s Day or not. The set of 3 bangles are black, gold and white and feature hearts with arrows. So cute, and so much fun! The alternative, is an adorable bracelet from TopShop. Their “Love on Beads” bracelet won’t hurt your wallet, even if you buy three of them, to complete a Chanel-worthy look.

Chanel Plexi and Metal Bangles Price Available Upon Request Chanel

TopShop “Love on Beads” Bracelet $15 TopShop

And remember, it is entirely acceptable to print this out and post in on your special someone’s medicine cabinet, just for gift ideas, and a brief nudging reminder.

Monday, February 8th, 2010 | Accessories, Beauty, Fashion, Holiday Gift Guide, Shop

POSHGLAM's Valentine's Day Gift Guide

By Samantha

Hallmark’s favorite holiday is here again. Though Valentine’s Day means getting a gift for that special someone, it is also a great time to show friends and family your appreciation with little tokens of affection. POSHGLAM put together the ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, chock full of gifts for the ladies and even a few for the men.

One of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts is jewelry. However, not every relationship is in the diamonds and pearls phase quite yet. Here is an array of fun gems to get your loved ones that will put a smile on their faces without breaking the bank.

Links of London Limited Edition Fuchsia Valentine’s Day Friendship Bracelet is the perfect gift for mothers, daughters and girlfriends. Sterling silver heart details trim the edge while the toggle can be engraved with a personalized message. A portion of every bracelet sold will be donated to the OneXOne organization.

Links of London Valentine’s Day Friendship Bracelet $215 Links of London

For the chic sophisticate that is always ahead of the trends, turn to Tom Binns for outrageous jewels that are both fashion-forward and feminine. His “Alice in Wonderland” inspired collection is full of Valentine’s Day wonders that any girl would be thrilled to own.

The “All Heart” and “Roses are Red” necklaces, inspired by Alice in Wonderland’s Red Queen, are absolute stunners. They retail for $1000 and $875, respectively. Since the movie is about to hit theaters, the jewelry is the perfect accessory to wear to the premiere. Visit Tom Binns for more information.

Even the edgiest girls can rock hearts, like this fabulous spike heart necklace from Gasoline Glamour. It is 4″ tall and wide so it is sure to make a statement. The necklace retails for $495 at Gasoline Glamour.

So these aren’t exactly jewels, but Jessica Elliot’s oversized keys are truly gem-worthy. Upon seeing these keys, I instantly fell in love. The keys are engraved with romantic phrases, including “To My Heart” or “To My Bedroom” depending on your mood. So, if you are a single lady out on the town, carry this in case you meet a special someone. And for a hot date idea, feel free to pass a key off to your boyfriend to give him a little hint of the night to come. The keys retail for $35 each at Jessica Elliot.

Celebrity favorite jewelry line, Dalla Nonna, boasts the perfect personalized gift with their beautiful calendar necklaces and bracelets. Your hubby can pick a special date, like your anniversary or the date of your first kiss, which is then accented with a sapphire on the date of the calendar month charm. Each elegant, vintage-inspired piece is executed in 14k gold (rose, yellow and white) or sterling silver. Prices range from $150-$600. Shop Dalla Nonna Jewelry.

Tarina Tarantino is a costume jewelry master and her latest Tuxedo Lingerie collection is the perfect gift for loved ones. Full of black lace, bows and hearts, the Tuxedo Lingerie collection is as romantic and refined as it gets. The Tuxedo Lingerie Satin Garter is perfection for the sassy chick in your life. The Puff Heart Stretch Ring is fabulous for friends while the Heart Drop Earrings are an essential to any glamour girl’s wardrobe. These pieces are priced at $105, $45 and $75, respectively. Shop  Tarina Tarantino.

Patricia Field, the genius behind the wardrobe for HBO’s Sex and the City, has her own Valentine’s Day worthy wares. Her Heart Mirror is a great gift to give any loved one. On sale for $19, the mirror is a chic find that can’t be beat. Also available on Patricia Field’s site is White Trash Charms’ “Cute as a Button” necklace, which is perfect for the pre-”I love you” relationship status. It retails for $135. Timmy Woods’ “Lip Purse” in hot pink is also a stylish accessory that any girl would love to carry around yearlong. With the perfect burst of color, it will instantly transform any outfit. Priced at $248, it is a real steal. All of the above are available at Patricia Field.

There are also plenty of Valentine’s Day beauty goodies to go around. Kiehl’s is a beauty wonder brand and they have fantastic gift sets for both men and women. For the boys, check out this Valentine’s Day Men’s Set, which includes Ultimate Man Scrub Soap, Facial Fuel, Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, Ultra Facial Cream and Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate (packette). For the ladies, the Overnight Lavender Renewal Set provides the latest and greatest from Kiehls’s including Midnight Recovery Concentrate, Lavender Foaming-Relaxing Bath with Sea Salts and Aloe, Ultra Facial Cream and Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate (packette). The men’s set retails for $42 and the women’s for $72, available at Kiehls.

What better gift to give your lover than a smell that you find delicious and know will smell even better on her? Infusion Organique’s “Acai Rain” Eau de Parfum has an exotic flavor and the pink bottle is beautiful for display purposes after wearing of course. The perfume retails for $35 at Infusion Organique.

What’s more romantic than a candle-lit bubble bath? Philosophy’s “Sending My Love” Gift Set comes with Red Licorice and Raspberry Sorbet Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath and retails for $24. Philosophy also sells the Candy Hearts Lip Duo, two tubes of pink bubbly and angel food cake-flavored lip shines for the tastiest kisses ever. The tubes retail for $20 each and are both available at Philosophy.

Not Soap, Radio has some great beauty gifts for Valentine’s Day as well. First up is “Bath and Shower Bubbles in The Stuff that Cupid Dips his Arrows In (because sometimes fate needs as assist).™ This pheromone activated bubble bath and shower gel has a ginseng and passion scent, meant to soothe, empower and reinforce. It retails for $15.

Not Soap, Radio’s “Spa Chocolat” (because sometimes indulgence is a necessity and not a simple desire) includes a sugared body polish, with cocoa butter and brownsugar crystals, a whipped body souffle with shea butter, sweet cocoa and viola, and a purifying face mask with kaolin and cocoa. The products are perfect for all skin types and retail for $22. Both items are available on Not Soap, Radio.

Anastasia, famous brow-expert, launched her first skincare line at the end of 2009. One of the most popular products is the Hydrating Oil, which will leave you refreshed, hydrated and glowing before your big night out. Loveage oil is one of the 12 oils in this potion and provides an invigorating aroma-therapeutic scent that helps lift the mood. The Hydrating Oil retails for $40 at Anastasia.

Stila’s Yumberry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain is in stores just in time for Valentine’s Day. With the perfect pearly pink coloring, your lips and cheeks will look healthy and flushed. It also boasts the new superfruit, Yumberry, which contains the highest amount of potent antioxidents and helps slow the degeneration of collagen. It is available for $24 at Stila.

Another fabulous lip duo is from Estee Lauder. The company’s Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick comes in 12 shades and there are 4 brand new Kissable Lip Glosses to provide the perfect color and shine. All of the pieces are stamped with “LOVE” which he will surely feel once he sees your perfect pout. The lipstick retails for $19.50 and the gloss is $18 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Celebrity interior designer, Tobi Tobin, has gifts that will set your heart on fire this Valentine’s Day. To start, Tobi Tobin’s signature candles are a natural, fresh-smelling blend of soy, palm and coconut waxes and are decadently wrapped to a tee. Next up, the sophisticated designer created gourmet chocolates that are dressed to impress in beautiful, elaborate wrapping. The candles retail for $85 and the chocolates are sold individually, 1 oz $3.25 – 2 oz $4.25 at Tobi Tobin Design. My mouth is watering already.

Last but certainly not least is this adorable shirt from AMI. The purple rhinestone shirt is kitschy but festive for February 14th—and any day you want to put a smile on your husband’s face. The shirt retails for $12.99 at AMI.

 

 

Monday, January 4th, 2010 | Fashion, Giveaways, Holiday Gift Guide, News

GIVEAWAY – Get into Sculptz and show your sexy form in 2010

By Zoe

So that’s it. Somewhat anti-climactic, New Year’s, isn’t it? So much preparation and then it’s all done. Now it’s back to work, school, and that dreaded daily grind.

Add a little Sculptz this year and show off that post-holiday figure. Founded in 1974, they’ve produced over a billion pairs of legwear. They offer a huge range of tights, opaque capris, shorts and leggings in a rainbow of funky colors from Fuschiadelic, Purple Passion, A Girl’s Best Friend (black), Plum and Dreamsicle (orange), among others. And there are huge differences between Sculptz from regular legwear. Where other shapewear simply flattens the midsection, Sculptz’s shaping control panels create a taut tummy, lift your bum and slim those hips and thighs.

The comfy shaper top not only provides serious curve action, it also smoothes bulges and eliminates VPL (visible panty lines). Sculptz’s web site provides a variety of styles from sheers to opaques. There’s also body wear, including their body briefer that features a bra constructed of proprietary and technologically advanced Spacer fabric.

The uniquely-designed cups adjust as your body changes throughout the month and provide a comfortable, smooth, all day, any season fit. The seamless construction and 3-way stretch fabric is designed to eliminate unsightly bumps and bulges while smoothing and shaping your torso from bra to rear.

For more information on Sculptz go to www.sculptz.com.

Want to win a SCULPTZ® Spacer Technology Body Briefer (value $70)  available here and a Sculptz Opaque Tights/Shaper Tops (value $25) available here? Email HolidayGiftGuide@poshglam.com and write Sculptz in the subject line, and your address and phone number in the email and which colors your prefer.

Raffle deadline is Jan. 18, 2010, 12 pm EST.

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 | Giveaways, Holiday Gift Guide, Shop

Giveaway | Holiday Gift Guide: Popcorn, Indiana/Twist

By Zoe

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As if you haven’t had enough of all those carb injected holiday dishes, we at POSHGLAM are giving in to flick friendly food.

Popcorn. Yes ladies, popcorn. That yummy kernel that smells so delish when it’s warm, fresh and ready to munch. So much so, it’s a $300 billion industry and one company is quickly making its mark in bowls across the nation.

Popcorn Indiana is the perfect gourmet treat that’s made from 100% natural ingredients and hand-crafted with love and care. There are five types of popcorn to choose—Original Kettle Corn; Smoked Cheddar Cheese Kettle Corn; Aged White Cheddar Kettle Corn; Sea Salt Popcorn and Movie Theatre Popcorn.

Indiana Popcorn is made with 100% all natural ingredients and both the Sea Salt Popcorn and Original Kettle Corn are certified whole grain snacks.  That means if you eat just two servings of Sea Salt Popcorn, which has 22 grams of whole grains per serving (for a total of 44 grams), you’ll have consumed nearly your entire daily USDA recommended allowance of 48 grams of whole grain.

Yummy. And nutritious.

And don’t forget to quench that thirst with Twist water, a totally natural, even organic alternative to flavored water. Twist concocts 100% natural, lightly flavored non-carbonated water in a beautifully structured bottle.

Twist waters are only 10 calories per eight ounce serving, and in some selections, contains mineral and vitamins. There are eight flavors including Mandarin White Tea, West Indies Lime, Marionberry, and Peach.

To learn more about Popcorn, Indiana, and where to purchase please visit www.popcornindiana.com. For more information and where to purchase Twist please visit www.drinktwist.com.

Feel like gobbling on some popcorn yourself? Invite you and to try out the Popcorn Indiana experience along with three Twist beverages. Enter our raffle at: HolidayGiftGuide@poshglam.com, please type subject of email, “Popcorn Giveaway,” include a valid mailing address and which 3 popcorns and 3 waters you’d like to receive.

Raffle deadline is Jan. 6, 2010, 12 pm EST.

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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 | Beauty, Fashion, Giveaways, Holiday Gift Guide, New York, News

Giveaway | Holiday Gift Guide: Go Pretty

By Zoe

Beauty

There’s something to be said about the connection between delivery service and New York City. They just go hand and hand, right? Like the Empire State Building and the iconic Manhattan skyline, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and its victims, or the waft of freshly roasted pistachio nuts and wobbly street vendor carts.

So it’s no surprise that Go Pretty, the newest beauty to your doorstep service, has recently launched with much fanfare to very happy Manhattan women. The idea is for the service to schlep hair, makeup and style consultants to your environment and experience services once exclusive to Hollywood’s high-ranking Hoi polloi.

Or if you ever secretly wished that Rachel Zoe or Phillip Bloch would be zapped into our living room with the flick of a TiVo button, stop daydreaming and zip over to Go Pretty’s website. Let them do all the work.

Each of their stylists boast  impressive resumes peppered with A-listers and major fashion magazines. Just register here and check out their fab spa services from the drop down menu.

“You can’t believe the personal shopping service—our celebrity stylists meets you, then goes shopping and takes clothes out on loan from the top stores all over Manhattan,  then comes back and racks the clothes at your apartment for a private fitting. You keep what you like, she returns the rest. It’s amazing,” says Go Pretty founder and CEO Tracy Saunders.

“I find The Sexy Shiny Blowout is a woman’s secret weapon to looking and feeling great without getting a cut or color. We feature Oribe’s ultra-lux styling products for this service. All performed onsite. It’s so convenient.”

For  more information on Go Pretty, please go to www.gopretty.com.

Want the Go Pretty experience? We’re hooking up one lucky POSHGLAM reader with a Sexy, Shiny Blowout at their preferred location, and on their schedule. Email contact@gopretty.com and please put in the subject line: “Go Pretty: Gorgeous is Knocking.”

*Available only in Go Pretty’s  Manhattan service area. Please include location zip code in email.

Giveaway deadline January 7, 2010 at noon. EST.

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 | Fashion, Giveaways, Holiday Gift Guide, Men, News

Giveaway | Holiday Gift Guide: Metal God Apparel

By Samantha

ThunderGodRob Halford, the “Metal God” in the world of Rock N’ Roll is gifting a fun tee for the holidays from his apparel line, aptly titled Metal God. These soft, cozy tees, re-produced on custom-dyed cotton, are available for men, women, youth and teens. Pre-sale is on now, and Halford plans to donate the proceeds to the Child Crisis Center in Arizona. From December 1st  through December 31, 100 percent of all sales  of the “Thunder God” t-shirt ($40) will be donated to this cause. So get your rock on, listen to some tunes and shop, Metal God Apparel.

Would you like to win this tee? If yes enter our raffle* at: HolidayGiftGuide@poshglam.com. Type subject: “Metal God Apparel Giveaway” and please include your name, mailing address and size.

* Raffle deadline December 31, 2009 12:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 | Accessories, Giveaways, Holiday Gift Guide

Giveaway | Holiday Gift Guide: Kidrobot

By Samantha

MiniMunnyWhat kid doesn’t love to create their own art project? Aside from being fun for kids, art is also a great way to give parents a well-deserved break. The mini MUNNY, from Kidrobot, is four inches of pure enjoyment and creativity. Available in pink, blue or white, children (and parents too) can get inventive and make their own MUNNY. Each comes with a mystery accessory, a sticker and a mini marker to decorate. Paint, draw, scribble, pierce, pose or clothe your MUNNY; the options are endless. The perfect stocking stuffer for the artist-to-be, the MUNNY allows children to design a one-of-a-kind toy, and to put their artistic gene to use.

The Mini MUNNY retails for $9.95, shop Kidrobot. Wish you could win this gift? Go ahead and enter our raffle* by emailing: HolidayGiftGuide@poshglam.com, subject “Kidrobot Giveaway” and please include your name and valid mailing address.

* Raffle deadline December 31, 2009 12:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 | Giveaways, Holiday Gift Guide, News, Shop

Giveaway | Holiday Gift Guide: Frederick's of Hollywood

By Jessica

Frederick's of Hollywood

The new Goddess collection from Frederick’s of Hollywood is as tasteful and alluring as it is affordable. While retro-inspired bra sets and satin pajamas will delight lingerie lovers, women everywhere will enjoy the new Ellie boy short set.

The vibrant colors are playful and fun while the mesh inset and lace-up detail give the panties a flirtatious charm. Lightweight and comfortable, the underwear is cut to flatter a wide range of body types. Sold separately or in a pack of four, the Ellie boy shorts will make perfect stocking stuffers this holiday.

The Ellie boy short retails for $8 each or $25 for a set of four, shop www.fredericks.com. Are you interested in winning a free set of four Frederick’s of Hollywood Ellie boy shorts? Enter our raffle at: Candice.valencia@fredericks.com, include POSHGLAM Giveaway in the subject line and a mailing address.

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 | Celebs, Fashion, Giveaways, Holiday Gift Guide, New York, News

Giveaway | Holiday Gift Guide: Whitney Eve

By Zoe

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We can only wonder how the next season of The City will unfold with Whitney Port’s first major runway collection. Will Roxy ruin the party, or will the powers that be at People’s Revolution play them like pawns?

Whatever the case, you can view the results of New York City-based Port’s Spring/Summer 2009 and Fall/Holiday 2009 collections on her website, and see how exactly for yourself how it all turned out. As I wrote in my last post on Whitney in March 2008, she launched her debut line showcasing pieces from cotton tees to cocktail dresses, as well as blazers and coats to be mixed and matched for any occasion.

Whitney Eve is available at Nordstrom and Barneys and several high-end boutiques around the country including Scoop, Kitson, Planet Blue and Dash in Miami.

For more on Whitney Eve go to whitneyeve.myshopify.com.

To read POSHGLAM’s last blog about Whitney go here.

Would you like to win a Whitney Eve Oversized Tee Dress (pictured above, value $99) and available for purchase here ? Enter our raffle at: HolidayGiftGuide@poshglam.com, please type subject of email, Whitney Eve Giveaway and include a valid mailing address.

Raffle deadline Jan. 5, 2010.

Monday, December 21st, 2009 | Beauty, Giveaways, Holiday Gift Guide, News

Giveaway | Holiday Gift Guide: Dermaglow

By Zoe

dermaglowThere’s nothing more we want to avoid than aging. With time, our bodies lose the capacity to regenerate healthy, subtle cells. And that means wrinkles, fine lines and loose skin. Add in UV damage and free radicals like pollution and stress to the system and by the time we reach our 40s, we’re rushing for quick fixes.

Indeed there’s cosmetic surgery, technological advancements like Photorejuvination and non-surgical techniques like Botox and Restylane. But there is a way to avoid all of them and it comes with prevention in a bottle. That’s where Dermaglow fits in, a company that lets science meet beauty in one remarkable product.

Founded in 2000, Dermaglow has developed six lines that benefit every area of your face. Launched in November, the Nuvectin Anti-Aging lip treatment targets your puckers and is the ideal primer before applying color or gloss.

There’s a line that reduces redness, irritation and swelling called Sensitive, Nuvectin, for anti-aging; Nuvage, to repair, restore and prevent damage; Radiance, to reverse UV damage; Correction, a three-step system to control oil, blemishes and unclogs pores; and dermaDNA, specifically tailored serums which target concerns from UV damage to wrinkles.

Dermaglow’s line is rich in anti-oxidants, hydrants and peptides—naturally-occurring chains of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins, which give skin its youthful elasticity and firmness) that lose production efficacy as skin matures. By supplementing the skin’s natural peptides with Dermaglow, you can help turn back the clock.

For more on Dermaglow go to Vitalsciencecorp.com.

Win a Dermaglow Gift Basket worth $196 including: Dermaglow Nuvectin Advanced Foaming cleanser; Nuvectin Intense Moisture Therapy; Nuvectin Advanced Eye Thearpy; Nuvectin Advanced Wrinkle Therapy; Nuvectin Collagen lip Plumper – cafe Latte.

Enter our raffle at: HolidayGiftGuide@poshglam.com, please type subject of email, Dermaglow Giveaway and include a valid mailing address.

Raffle deadline Jan. 5, 2010.