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Weekend Reads: This Week’s Best of the Web

Saturday, November 11th, 2006

Have a great weekend everyone! Any special plans? As for me, I have a baby shower, birthday party and church picnic lunch to go to. If you have a moment, check out these great links and blogs!

Beauty:

Hello Dollface whitens her teeth quickly, easily and effectively with Supersmile!

Beautiful Makeup Search “hooks you up” with some goodies from Mark. At only $5 each, they deserve a try!

Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint introduces you to the TINte cosmetics store, one of the hottest beauty brands on the market!

The Mineral Makeup Blog reviews Larenim Dusk Til Dawn Mineral Night Treatment.

The Beauty Newsletter talks about the Mally Beauty new Lift, Shape & Glow palette.

Beauty Buzz gets the dish on haircare with top Beverly Hills stylist and hair magician, Barry Reitman.

Indieperfumes talks about L’Occitane’s body balm in honey.

Fashion:

Second City Style brings out the Shop Cops and style criminals take the fall.

LA Story gets an exclusive interview with Jerome Dahan, CEO of Citizens of Humanity. Read on to learn how to find the right style to fit your body and make those legs look miles long.

I’m Not Shopping does the glam shirt dress.

Accessories:

The Jewelry Weblog introduces us to Stephen Dweck, who refers to his jewelry style as “artistic fashion jewelry.”

Bag Snob is wild about Thomas Wylde…find out why.

Coquette shows us how to wear the latest look in scarves.

Stylebites ask if we’re ready for another 80’s trend? Ray-Ban Wayfarers might be our next shades for spring.

Girlawhirl finds the boots of the season at an unbeatable price.

Glamour on a Budget tells us that with the deals we’ll find here, the world will be our oyster.

Lifestyle:

Fashiontribes gives us ideas on what to wear, serve and decorate with for a break-up party!

Stylehive introduces us to MarieBelle Fine Chocolate, a hot brand offering the chicest of sweets.

Blast from the Past:

Looking for a new hand cream? (Or a new way to blow your money? Either or.) I tried one a while ago that you might be interested in. Read about it here.

Weekend Reads: This Week’s Best of the Web

Saturday, November 4th, 2006

Beauty:

The Beauty Newsletter tell us what to know before we buy foundations, concealers and powders.

Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint shows us how to get loads of lashes with these great falsies.

Hello Dollface gives us a review of Becca, the beauty brand from Down Under.

Beauty Buzz “hearts” this terrific new hair dryer with everything we’ve ever wanted and more.

eBeautyDaily reviews the newest offering from Tom Ford: Black Orchid.

Beautiful Makeup Search tries out 49 concealers and recommends 27 of them. See which one will work best for you.

Beauty Addict gives you the full breakdown of the NARS holiday collection…the good, the bad, and the…muddy brown?

Yummy411 gives a review of CoverGirl’s latest mascara: VolumeExact!

Fashion and Accessories:

The Jewelry Weblog shows us Ebel watches for men and women.

Mattie Roberts tells us what she learned on vacation about cracking the French style code.

LA Story gives you the “skinny” (and bootcut and straight leg) for great-fitting jeans in a podcast with David Lim, Kasil designer.

Bag Snob gives us her unsolicited opinion, and subsequently saves the world of all their fashion and beauty faux pas.

Fashiontribes shows us how to turn the tables (affordably) this holiday season, away from all black to a chic white frock with black accents, a la the Elie Saab runway.

Girlawhirl gives us her fashion forecast, a Spring 2007 primer if you will.

Coquette shares a preview of a new women’s fashion line, Mademoiselle Parasuco, while attending the San Francisco launch party.

Stylebites gives us her picks for this fall’s staple: the turtleneck dress.

Stylehive Blog discusses the warming trend for your legs: long, cuffable, scrunchable socks.

Second City Style interviews Uluru NYC’s designer, Caroline Priebe.

Aesthetics + Economics provides us with chic costume ideas - for this weekend, or next year.

I’m Not Shopping shows us how to get Bridget Moynahan’s Metallic Dress look for a fraction of the price.

Weekend Reads

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Hope you all have a great weekend planned! If you find you have a spare minute or two, here are some great articles (and blogs) to check out:

Beauty:

Just when you thought lip gloss was played out, here is the next *bright* thing. [Jack & Hill]

Like perfume? You’re not going to want to miss the launch of this new one. [The Makeup Girl]

Get up close and personal with one of the founders of DuWop in this exclusive interview. [DeLush]

MAC has done it again. Take a look at their latest makeup collection. [The Makeup Bag]

Need help finding the right blush color for you? [Blog for Beauty]

No time to wash your hair? No problem! [Fantabulous!]

Fashion:

Which celeb does the Trashionista think is the trashiest of all? [Trashionista]

If you had any doubt that the 80s were back, check out this newly emerging trend. [Style Bubble]

And you thought YOU had some weird stuff in your purse… [Daddy Likey]

This is the most beautiful coat I’ve seen in a long time. [Stained Couture]