Any “it-girl” knows that having great hair and makeup is a key component in defining her style. The finishing touches necessary to polish off your makeover, you shouldn’t let all of the hard work you’ve put into improving yourself go to waste with an outdated mop on your head, or a face that looks like …
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As each New Year is ushered in, so are a multitude of resolutions. But whether it’s to become more social/more healthy/more successful/more attractive…as soon as the hopeful optimism of a fresh start wears off (usually within a week), executing these goals becomes increasingly overwhelming and they’re put off for yet another year. If you’ve …
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As soon as the holidays approach, commercial spots are dominated by fragrance ads and we are bombarded by cosmetics bonus offers of some sort. Some of these are masterfully done and we wait through roughly 4 minutes of brainwashing madness hoping to catch a glimpse, while others make us change the channel before we have …
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What was once used simply for promoting merchandise to potential customers, the practice of window displays has become an art form in itself. Perhaps one of the most dramatic examples of this can be seen throughout the city of New York during the holidays. With no shortage of decadent designer labels, the boutiques that line …
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Thanks to Swarovski and Gaia&Gino, fifteen lucky individuals will have found a one- of-a-kind vase under their tree this Christmas. The celebrity designed limited edition vases were sold in an auction entitled The Goddess Adorned by Housing Works until December 20, 2011 and proceeds went to the charity to help benefit its commitment to ending …
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The Pirelli Calendar is no doubt one of the most coveted ways to track the year. On December 6th, 2011, New York got a preview of the 2012 edition shot by renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti. The 2012 Pirelli Calendar, aptly entitled Swoon, consists of 25 photographs featuring 9 models and 3 actresses: Kate Moss, Isabeli …
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Sebastian Smith is a paradox of sorts. As a photographer, he has a career spanning 16 years yet to look at him you would never know it. He has a distinguished client list that boasts some of the highest names in fashion and entertainment although he’s not a household name (yet). He gives the impression …
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I arrived near the corner of 5th Avenue and 51st Street on the evening of Friday, November 18 in quite the hurry. I knew that, having arrived later than I originally anticipated, I had already lost precious time. I pushed myself through a sea of spectators flocking in front of the large glass doors, not …
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On November 4th, 2011, powerhouses of high-society, fashion and entertainment gathered at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan for a decadent evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing at Casita MariaFiesta! 2011. Supporting the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education, the evening was an elegant affair and nothing short of star-studded, as the red carpet …
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For those who crave luxury, it can seem difficult to be environmentally conscious without having to sacrifice materialistic comforts. If your yearning for a pampered lifestyle leaves you feeling guilty you’re indulging at the Earth’s expense, you can now gain some peace of mind. Ford and SHFT.com prove that sustainable living doesn’t mean having to …
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KiptonArt Rising 2012 took things up a notch this year when it came to combining art with fashion, displaying the works of its finalists and hosting its celebratory closing reception at Scoop NYC in Soho. Works of the 13 finalists (including the 6 winners) were displayed in the 10,000 square foot downtown fashion boutique …
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Having played host to multiple velvet-rope successes such as Thor, Co-op and CV, the Hotel on Rivington presents yet another swanky retreat in New York’s Lower East Side with Viktor & Spoils. Although the name sounds reminiscent of an Ivy-league lounge swathed in leather, this new locale is actually refreshingly full of Mexican flavor …
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When I met designers Bianca De Pietro and Rachele Wendling of Bianca Rachele, I was stunned to find myself face to face with two young, bright-eyed girls. Their Spring/Summer 2012 collection, Deliquesce, indicates that these ladies are wise beyond their years when it come to constructing custom-made, meticulously detailed frocks. “We try to find beauty in …
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As the holidays quickly approach, we become panic-stricken wondering what gifts to give. Let’s face it – gift-cards aren’t very exciting or thoughtful, but finding something new and interesting for the girl who has everything can be more difficult that discovering the meaning of life. Covfurs are a unique and stylish new fashion trend …
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Considering that 11-11-11 comes around only once every century, it’s no surprise that the socially inclined used this to their advantage as an excuse to party. PAPER Magazine and Tourneau played up the “time” theme, hosting a soiree at the luxury watch retailer’s boutique on Madison Avenue. The hosts paid homage to the …
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