Who can take a rainbow...and dip it in a dream...

...apparently Lancôme can!

This November, Lancôme presents La Collection Lollipop. This collection teams up with the Lollipop Theater Network, a nonprofit organization that brings current-run movies to children and teenagers hospitalized due to chronic or life-threatening illnesses.

Lancôme created three colorful collections sweet enough to remind you of th real deal! The Lollipop team worked with children in the Lollipop program to create the cute drawings on the boxes.

The sets, which contain a Color Fever Gloss and a Le Vernis nail polish, come in the following shades:
*Mademoiselle Grape
*Bon Bon Strawberry
*Ma Cherie Cherry

These babies cost $35 of which $5 per set will be donated to Lollipop. It's currently available at Nordstrom and will be available in November at the Lancôme Upper West Side boutique and lancome-usa.com.

Blushing Beauty: Zoë Saldaña

At Elle's 16th Annual Women in Hollywood event last week, Zoë Saldaña looked absolutely beautiful. I wasn't going to post this since this was eons ago (ok...like a week and a half ago haha). BUT I can't get her blush color out of my head!

It's driving me insane! It's so perfect and beautiful. Maybe because I'm a blush junkie or that I love Zoe, but in my book her look is a total win.

What do you think??

Baby Phat S/S 2010

Baby Phat is always one of my favorite shows to cover during New York Fashion Week. You're almost guaranteed to like what you see both backstage and on the runway.

Some things remain constant, James Kaliardos did makeup for MAC and Odile did hair (check them out in previous seasons here and here), however, who you will see trotting around backstage is always up in the air (this time around Kim Kardashian was backstage doing her thang for Ok! magazine since she's a contributing beauty editor and all).

According to Kaliardos, "We're doing a really strong blue eye that has a lavendar in the corner and a gold underneath the brow bone." Kaliardos used a bold liner on the inner rim of the eyes as well as a peachy color on the cheeks. On the lips was a peachy, sparkley lip gloss.

"Kimora really wanted a really strong sexy look and was inspired by her trip to Morocco," so think Marisa Berenson and Diahann Carroll in the 70s- really strong and sexy and feminine.

Odile Gilbert is no stranger to fashion week and has coiffed the hair of many a models. For Baby Phat, the hair is very long and very curly withs lots of volume. Odile and her team added one braid going across the head (like a headband).

Odile used Moroccanoil products (love!!!) on all of the models. She prepped hair with Moroccanoil Treatment to hair and extensions then used Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream. Odile took medium sections of the hair, curled them with a two-inch curling iron and used Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray to give it volume. The look was finished with a spritz of Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray.

"The hair has to look rich and beautiful," she told me.

Sessilee Lopez backstage at Baby Phat Spring Summer 2010 show

I spoke to CND nail genius Roxanne Valinoti who told me that, for the show, they used a gold overlay but at home this can be easily recreated with CND's Gold Chrome nailpolish, from the Colour & Effects line.

Sometimes Your Words Just Hypnotize Me...

Aloha!!

Because I love giveaways and I think they're all super fun I'm going to share this AMAZING giveaway hosted by Lancôme. It involves one of my favorite websites, Polyvore! Now, I havne't mastered the art of Polyvore and I normally get frustrated and quit but this contest has got me up late at night tinkering with background images and borders.

For those who don't know Polyvore is a super fun, fashionable and totally addictive site that lets you show off your creative side and your fashion sense. You can make collages and inspiration boards, all by clicking and dragging your images. Each look book (set) can be shared and makes shopping for stuff even easier (it links you to the website. I swear I nearly bought a pair of black C. Loubs 'till I remembered my measly credit limit).

Anywhoozle...Lancôme is currently having a contest called “Hypnotize Lancôme with Your Fashion Sense,” all in celebraion of the newest (and totes yummy/sexy/ gotta have it) scent, Hypnôse Senses.

bt dubs Daria is the face for this fragrance so let's not get into my total stalker-I-wanna-be-her feelings, yo.

Alls you have to do is create a layout that, well, shows Lancôme your sense of style. One winner will get a $250 lancome-usa.com gift card and a bottle of Hypnôse Senses, signed by Daria. *dead* Five runners-up will each win $100 gift cards plus a bottle of Hypnôse Senses.

Perfect example (tho totes not mine):

take my breath away by Tinna P featuring Brian Atwood shoes

Want more incentive to enter, Daria will be picking the winning entry. *really dead* Contest ends November 3rd. Click here to enter. Good luck!

Best I Ever Had...Lumene Sensitive Touch Cleansing Wipes

Baby, you my everything, you all I ever wanted
We can do it real big, bigger than you ever done it...
...I want this forever, I swear I can spend whatever on it 
-Drake

As much as I hated Drake's "Best I Ever Had" during the summer, that song has finally found meaning in my life.

I take my skincare pretty seriously. I break out quicker than you can spell your name and once they've invaded my face, tents are pitched and small communities are built. With that in mind, I make it my BUSINESS to remove my makeup at night. But let's be honest, I get tired (lazy) and washing my face ends up being a chore (bore).

Since these Lumene Sensitive Touch Cleansing Wipes ($2.99)* have made their way into my lifestyle, I can half ass my makeup removal routine without the guilt.

These wipes are alcohol free (perfect because they don't dry out my skin) and remove makeup and impurities without needing to rinse off afterward. The cleansing wipes contain Organic Linen Seed Extract which soothes and strengthens the skin protecting it against external irritants and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Its natural polysaccharides has a restructuring effect on skin and forms a microfilm on skin's surface which helps to prevent penetration of irritants and allergens.

Amazing.

There are no icky feelings and my skin doesn't burn or irritate after use. I'd definitely recommend these to anyone who travels a great deal or works out (tuck in your gym bag and go!). I'm just lazy so this works just fine.

My only gripe is the fact that there are only 10 wipes per package. TEN!?!? Someone like me would go through these like Peggy Bundy and a box of bonbons, so I use them sparingly.

Do I love it? Hell yeah. Would I buy it and recommend it to you, me and everyone we know? At $2.99, you betcha!! I've already bought two backup packs (one goes in my purse and the other stays at my job...always have to be prepared ladies!)

*Disclosure: Sample came from the PR company. I've since bought two more. To learn more about my Disclosure Policy please visit here

From Me to You..."With Love" Giveaway!!

As the ultimate Gossip Girl fan, I've made it my mission to watch every episode and host my live Tweet-a-thon (follow me on Twitter to join in). If you're a regular Gossip Girl aficionado, you would hve noticed that there was recentl a new addition to the family.

Lizzie McGuire Hilary Duff guest-stars as Hollywood starlet undercover, Olivia Burke, who just wants to live a "normal" life (however normal life can get on the Upper East Side). And if you've been reading this blog of mine long enough you would also know that one of my all time favorite celeb scents is Duff's With Love.

With Love…Hilary Duff inspires a youthful aura, providing a fun, flirtatious scent that projects a radiant glow for all, masking the femme fatale personality of gossip girls everywhere. The perfume starts with the fruity notes of Mangosteen and Champagne. After about a half hour, the scent becomes more woodsy and is just plain euphoria afterward. I'm a huge fan of woodsy scents, as you all may know, so this definitely hits the spot. It's a creamy amber-wood with hints of fruitiness lying around but not as forceful as before. There's also a vanilla like ambiance floating about your nose. What remains in the dry down is mostly musk and pleasantly warm. It definitely becomes a seductive scent.

And now one lucky MissWhoever You Are reader will win a With Love...Hilary Duff gift set. One lucky winner will get the moisturizing body lotion, Eau de Parfum spray and shower gel. Yummy!

To enter the giveaway, send an email to [email protected] and answer the following question:

In Gossip Girl, who is Olivia Burke's love interest??

Be sure to include your full name and mailing address along with the answer. The subject line should read "With Love Giveaway." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Monday, November 2nd. One winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Tuesday, November 3rd, I'll announce the winners' names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. residents You have to be a subscriber to MissWhoever You Are in order to be eligible. Subscribe here.

Lift Me Up Baby! Lierac Crème Mesolift Anti-Aging Radiance Cream

How does a cocktail sound right about now? Too early?? Fear not, for I have one for you that works wonders and is totally safe for you.

And no "gimme the Alka Seltzer" morning after.

Lierac Paris has taken mesotherapy, a technique that involves injecting nutrients directly into the skin activating collagen production and lymphatic drainage, and created a moisturizer that promises to rejuvenate and restore your face.

Crème Mésolift* is a velvety cream that addresses three types of skin fatigue: dull complexion, premature aging and dehydration. This cocktail is packed with active micro botanical derived vitamins and minerals along with hyaluronic acid to give skin the radiance it deserves. The ingredients penetrate both the outer and inner layers of the skin to “boost” radiance and hydration.

*I do not own this product and have not tried it. I am not an expert in skincare nor do I claim to be one. I am passing along the info I've received via press release.

This Week's Sales and Deals!!

Hola mujeres! Happy Monday!

Hope everyone spent this weekend maxin' and relaxin'. I, unfortunately, had class. All weekend. It's a total bummer but it's nothing that a little Starbucks Mocha Frapp and a swipe of NARS Schiap lippie can't handle!

I just wanted to share all of the fun and super fab deals going on this week on the interwebs. If you know me, you know I love me a sample sale. Finding it whilst blogging and playing on Polyvore is even better. Online shopping can be so much fun...especially when you're not paying full price! Enjoy :)

HauteLook

HauteLook is a leader in online, private beauty sales with 40-hour flash sales on the best beauty brands. I once scored the Barbie Loves Stila Foxy Set for $20 (it sold in stores and online for $40. Holla! This week HauteLook is having Bath and Body Week where they will offer sales on the best spa products from around the globe.

Be sure to check out Whish (the luxury shaving brand), the June Jacobs Spa Collection, Greek apothecary products by Apivita and aromatherapy-based products from Ambrosia Aromatherapy. Check out HauteLook now!

Rue La La

We already know that I'm a fan of Rue La La. I'm absolutely OBSESSED with this site. It's kind of ridiculous actually. This week they have sales on Citizens of Humanity (I spy a lovely brown sweater I'm gunning after) as well as Fendi Sunglasses and Monica Rich Kosann jewelry. Mine. Mine. And Mine. Sign up for Rue La La!

Gilt

Gilt is certainly one of those sites that BLEW up and was suddenly in everybody's faces. Being the little bargain hunter that I am, it's only natural that I signed up haha. There are a few sales going on including Paige Black Label, Decleor Paris Skincare, and Juice Beauty Organic Skincare! One of my blogging idols, Erin of Scandalous Beauty swears by some Juice Beauty products so I'm definitely keeping an eye out on what Gilt will be selling. Sign up for Gilt Groupe now!

Alright ladies...LET'S GET READY TO SHOP!!! Have you purchased anything from these sites?? Do you plan on purchasing anything? Let me know if you ladies pick up anything!

Depuff Your Peepers with Kiehl's Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer

As someone who gets little to no sleep, I look for ways to take the puffiness away and reduce any dark circles. While I haven't found anything that can combat MY level of puff, I am interested in roadtesting the latest addition to the Kiehl's family.

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer is a treatment targeting tired, puffy eyes. Since the eye area is the most sensitive part of your face, this would be great as it doesn't drag or pull the skin. The lightweight, non-greasy texture will not creep into eyesThis cooling stick contains energy boosting Arctic Root adaptogen plant, caffeine to minimize puffiness, and Hibiscus Tea which is known to improve skin hydration. The Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer utilizes natural moisturizers, including honey, to quench dry under eyes with gentle yet rich hydration made specifically to treat the eye area.

Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer is available at Kiehl’s Since 1851 stores and Kiehls.com.

Get the Look: Marley Shelton at the Untitled Premier

Eyes
“Marley was wearing a deep navy dress by Tibi, so I wanted to give her a complimentary sexy, smoky eye to go with it. I swept on I-mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Night Owl layered with Corset from the lash line to the crease. I then blended the shadows upwards towards her brows. For a little extra drama, I lined the inner rim of her eyes with mark Eyemarker Color On Line in Jet and then smudged I-mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Corset and Night Owl along the lower lash line. Finally, I used two coats of mark Lash Splash Hook Up Waterproof Mascara in Black.”

Face
“I used mark Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup in Golden to even out her skin tone, dabbing mark Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Light/Medium around her nose and under her eyes. I set her foundation with mark Powder Buff Natural Skin Foundation in Honey and then dusted mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder in Pro Golden to her cheeks, chin and forehead to bring out her natural glow.”

Lips
“Because I wanted to keep the emphasis on Marley’s dark, smoked out eyes, I kept her lips a more subtle shade by using mark Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color in Skinny Dip.”

Get the Look: Becki Newton at the Elle Women in Hollywood Tribute

Everybody's favorite on screen fashionista was on deck at Elle's 16^th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute last weekend in Beverly Hills, California. Looking radiant in a short white dress and silver shoes, the Ugly Betty star rocked the red carpet.

Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg explained how to get Becki's glow:

Eyes
“Becki loves to try new things and for this look she was really feeling Grace Kelly with some street appeal! First, I applied mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter in Golden under Becki’s eyes and the lightest shade from mark Super Flip Color Kit in the corner and along the top of the lid to really make her eyes look bright. I then blended I-mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Cake into the crease and the dark grey shade from mark Super Flip Color Kit in the corner of the eyes. To enhance her eye color, I applied mark Eyemarker Color On Line in Jet, smudging all along the lower lash line. Finally I applied one coat of mark Make it Big Lash Plumping Mascara in Raven and topped it with one coat of mark Lash Splash Hook Up Waterproof Mascara in Black to set the lashes and prevent any flaking.”

Face
“I applied mark Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup in Honey and set just the T-zone area with mark Matte-nificent Oil-Absorbing Powder in Golden Honey to prevent any unnecessary shine. I also applied mark Good Glowing Mosaic Blush Custom Color Palette in Hush Baby right above Becki’s cheeks to give a fresh highlight. I finished her cheeks by smudging mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Nude and Cheeky right on the apples of her cheeks, carefully blending up to her hair line.”

Lips
“To finish off her look, I used mark Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color in Mist on her lips, with a light coating of mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Swell.”

The Body Shop Giveaway Winners!

The time has come to announce the winner of the most recent giveaway sponsored by The Body Shop!

Love Etc is the newest fragrance added to The Body Shop's repertoire. This fragrance just came out on Monday October 19th and if your name is Deanna Gentry than CONGRATULATIONS girl because you just won yourself a fragrance set!!

Love Etc Eau de Parfum is a sensual union of iconic feminine jasmine with indulgent notes of vanilla and sandalwood. Created by one of the world’s finest ‘noses’ Dominique Ropion, it’s the first to include Community Trade alcohol made from organic sugar cane, which is both fairly-traded and organically-sourced from organic sugar cane farmers in Ecuador. The farmers produce the organically-produced perfume base, or “cane juice,” from the foothills of the Andes where they have been cultivating organic sugar cane and distilling it for generations, using traditional methods of farming and production.

I would like to thank all of you who entered, this giveaway was so much fun! Be on the lookout for the next giveaway coming up next week (Hint: Gossip Girl). I would also like to thank The Body Shop for hosting such an amazing giveaway for all MissWhoever You Are readers.

MissWYA Interviews: Bonnie aka Sushi Rockstar of YouTube

When it comes to makeup and beauty, the pros aren't the only sources or tips and tricks. Over the summer I've developed such an addiction to YouTube, you can often find me up in the wee hours of the morning watching makeup tutorials and haul videos. The beauty community that has populated YouTube are full of eager gals (and plenty of guys) who share their love of makeup with, literally, THOUSANDS or people.

I decided before launching my very own beauty channel (coming January 2010), why not pry into the minds of some of my favorite beauty "Gurus" on the interwebs. Bonnie, a bubbly college student who is currently studying Apparel Marketing, chronicles not only her love of beauty but her life on her YouTube channel, SushiRockStar. Bonnie is definitely the type of girl you would want to be friends with in real life. Down to earth and insanely beautiful, she dishes on her latest beauty buys and just how to perfect the wavy Kardashian hair. She spoke to me via email over the summer on what it's like having hundreds and thousands of people watch you speak and just how she got started in the first place. Read on for more...

MissWhoever You Are: How long have you been doing YouTube videos?
Bonnie: I've been doing videos for about a year, but I honestly had no idea what I was doing, the quality was absolutely awful!! So I really started making videos more frequently around last January.

MissWYA: What got you started doing videos?
Bonnie: One random day I was bored and decided to see what was popular on youtube. One of Fafinettex3's makeup tutorials was featured and I became obsessed! I had no idea such a community existed. Then I started watching more videos and gurus, developed an obsession for makeup and thought to myself, 'hey I think this could be fun'. So I started playing around :)

Bonnie aka SushiRockStar

MissWYA: When did you become interested in cosmetics and beauty products?
Bonnie:To be honest, around last year. I never wore more than some eyeliner, pressed powder, and maybe some bronzer. I always admired makeup though, I just never knew what to do or how to get started. And then like I said youtube came into my life and the interest really took off from there.

MissWYA: What are a few of your “obsessions” right now?
Bonnie: The show Greek! I've never watched it before and have spent the last week watching the past 2 seasons. Destructed denim and leather jackets, I'm super excited for fall fashion, this years trends are HOT!!And Shia Lebeouf.

MissWYA: Do you ever have buyer's remorse for spending your hard earned money on products?
Bonnie: Not really, I never go too crazy when it comes to makeup, I try to think about my purchases and only splurge once a while.

MissWYA: What are some of your absolute must have beauty products?
Bonnie: I would just recommend finding a great moisturizer that compliments you're skin. It is the staple to having great skin and creating a base for your makeup. I use Aveeno and I loooove it.

MissWYA: What do you carry everyday in your everyday makeup bag?
Bonnie: MAC studio fix fluid, MAC mineralize skinfinish natural, Avon liquid and pencil eyeliner in black, Loreal's voluminous mascara, MAC carbon, MAC satin taupe, MAC expresso, MAC vanilla, NARS laguna/orgasm bronzer, and MAC creme d'nude.

MissWYA: Out of your brush collection, which ones do you find yourself reaching for the most?
Bonnie: My 150 brush. I absolutely adore it for face powder, bronzer, blush, dusting off fall out, blending. I love it :)

MissWYA: How does it feel to have over 5,000 people subscribe to your channel and care about what you have to say on a daily basis? [this interview was conducted over the summer. She currently has over 8,000 subscribers!! WOW!]
Bonnie: It's amazing. I had no idea so many people would ever watch my channel because I honestly don't think I'm as interesting as any of the other fabulous gurus. But I absolutely adore every single one of them. I love getting to know people with my same interests and thinks it's just so much fun to have so many people care about my videos. Honestly, it makes me feel amazing to read their comments and hear how my videos might have impacted them.

MissWYA: How do you deal with some of the negative comments people leave on your videos?
Bonnie: Oh goodness. I always try to be the bigger person when it comes to negative comments. I just think of it as some jealous person with no life trying to bring someone down to their level. So I'll typically just block or ignore the person. But I won't lie, there is sometimes a point where people are just so ignorant and I have to address it. But I never let it bring me down. They aren't worth the time.

MissWYA: Do any of your friends know about your YouTube channel?
Bonnie: Haha yes! At first it was secret, but then it got hard to film videos when you live in a sorority house of 65 people. They think it's neat and I don't mind them knowing. It's only emba rrassing when they watch my videos with me in the room!

MissWYA: Now you've made it clear [in your videos] that you're trying to get in the fashion industry. What are your top 5 tips for anyone whose currently in school or thinking about getting a career in fashion?
Bonnie: I actually did a recent video/blog post about this. (view it here)
1. You MUST be passionate about the industry with a strong drive and desire.
2. Get experience!! If you haven't worked in retail before, you need to!
3. Get, if not one, many internships. You'll learn so much more getting hands on when specializing in a job, whether you shadow a designer, consultant, buyer, etc.
4. Network, make connections, don't burn ANY bridges. You never know who might know someone, or if someone who you "burn" might work for in the future.
5. Do your homework. Be updated on the industry, trends, and news. My favorite site is style.com :)

MissWYA: You always look so great in your videos. Do you ever leave the house without doing your makeup?
Bonnie: Omgoodness yes! I think it's necessary to give your face a break so I try to do that if I don't have any plans for the day besides running errands. Sometimes I don't even wear makeup to class, especially when they are super early in the morning. I rather sleep in :)

MissWYA: What are some non makeup related hobbies of yours?
Bonnie: I love to read! I'm a huuuge fan of the Sookie Stackhouse series! This summer I read 12 books haha. I also love to dance. It's one of my big passions. I find it a way to express myself and to just let loose!

MissWYA: You sometimes cover fashion on your YouTube channel. How would you describe your personal style?
Bonnie: Hmm. I like to mix things up, I don't think I fall into one specific category. I'm a big fan of boho chic and 80s rock. But I could wear skinny jeans/leggings with a flowy tunic with slouchy boots everyday of my life. But then the next day I could wear a mini and a A&F tank or a simple dress with gladiator sandels. It really depends on my mood because how I dress is how I like to define myself. Hah, I hope that makes sense :) My style is me!

MissWYA: Whose your favorite fashion designer?
Bonnie: That's tough!! Probably Balmain.

Balmain Spring 2009, www.style.com

MissWYA: What's your number one beauty tip?
Bonnie: Be confident. You can pull off whatever as long as you have confidence. It's sexy :)

MissWYA: Name your Holy Grail products.

Bonnie:
1. MAC Lip Lacquer in Babied, but this is a limited edition so I'll cheat and say MAC creme d'nude as well :)
2. L'oreal Voluminous Mascara, classic
3. MAC Carbon!! Everyone needs this eyeshadow
4. MAC mineralize skinfinish natural. Gives your skin the most AMAZING glow

MissWYA: If you could have a party with the fashion elite who would you invite and why?
Bonnie: Karl Lagerfield: Genius. Ugh...I would DIE to meet him; Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: They are my fashion icons, I think their style equals perfection!; Marc Jacobs: Love him and his line, and he's a little crazy and think the two of us with a class of champagne would be a great time; Rachel Zoe: She is a little intense but I love it. She loves and knows what she's doing in the industry and would love to tap into her head; Shia Lebeouf: Yum. He'd be my date.

MissWYA: Do you have any future goals for your YouTube channel or a blog?
Bonnie: I would just say that I want to just keep making videos. I would love to make more frequent videos, more makeup tutorials and talk about more specific trends in fashion. Sometimes I put it on a back burner since I have a LOT going on in my life, but YouTube has become sort of a part of me I hope to be doing this for a long time :)

Orlane Gives You a Pretty Pout

With time on my side, I have ways to go before I start worrying about fine lines, wrinkles and other crooks that weren't there since birth BUT I am all about preventive care. If you can work on stopping something from happening now, there's no need to worry about it later on, right?

Cue in Orlane Laboratories B21 Extreme Line-Reducing Lip Care ($75)*.

Now $75 is a bit pricey for a lip cream, but given the history of Orlane and the high standards it, as a company, sets for their products I won't argue with it. Think of it as an investment, if you will, protecting your lips from those pesky lines that develop as you age. I'm no finance whiz but I'm pretty sure the long term benefits outweigh the cost.

Extreme Line-Reducing Lip Care promises to preserve the delicate lip area’s soft and feminine contours. It contains the Bio-Energic Vegetal Complex, Memoxyle Complex, and light refracting technology all to smooth, firm and moisturize the lips, reprogram the skin’s anti-wrinkle memory, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and create the illusion of more youthful, plumper lips with sophisticated optical diffusers.

I've been using this product religiously for about two weeks now (morning and night) and I absolutely love it as a lip primer. Its silky, gel-like consistency allows lipstick and lip gloss to glide on my lips without settling into any wicked lines I currently have due to my insanely dry lips. The color goes on smoother and more evenly without any bleeding.

I pair this with Orlane's lipstick ($35)*, which also contains B21, and moisturizes my pout beyond repair! I will definitely be using this lipstick throughout the Fall (or whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at us this season).

Orlane products are available at select Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and other fine specialty stores.

*I received these products from Orlane's PR people, however, that does not influence my opinion on the product. To learn more about my Disclosure Policy, please read here

Hang out with Lancôme and Marie Claire

Nina Garcia, the fashion director at Marie Claire and utterly brutal Project Runway judge, has recently come out with yet another one of her fabulous style books and this time she's celebrating it with Lancôme.

Marie Claire and Lancôme are collaborating on a special series of events where you can get a copy of her new book (called The Style Strategy: A Less is More Approach to Staying Chic and Shopping Smart) and maybe meet Ms. Garcia in person.

I love me some Nina Garcia so you KNOW I'll be in there like swimwear. Here's what's happening according to The Lancôme Blog...

Lancôme The Boutique, Short Hills, New Jersey
Oct. 28th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
973-258-0790
Come meet a Marie Claire stylist, get some fashion tips, learn about our new skincare and get a copy of Nina's book. The $75 res fee is redeemable in product.

Lancôme The Boutique, Brea Mall, Brea, California
Oct. 28th, Noon to 7 p.m.
714-671-0267
Come meet a Marie Claire stylist, get some fashion tips, learn about our new skincare and get a copy of Nina's book. The $75 res fee is redeemable in product.

Saks Fifth Avenue New York
Nov. 12th, 5 to 7 p.m.
212-940-2187
Nina will be on hand to talk fashion and beauty and sign copies of her book. Be there to check out a few of Lancôme's newest skincare gems: Genifique eye, Genifique concentrate and Absolue Precious Cells. You'll get deluxe skincare samples, the latest Marie Claire and a copy of the book, which Nina will sign. The $75 reservation fee is redeemable in product. Call to reserve your space.

Get the Look: Ali Larter at Cirque du Soleil in Santa Monica

Anytime Cirque du Soleil is mentioned, I instantly think of Ben and Pete watching Cirque du Soleil while tripping on 'shrooms [seriously one of the best scenes in a movie]. While nobody watched the show high (hopefully) they did hit the red carpet at the opening of Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza” in Santa Monica.

mark Celebrity Makeup Artist Mai Quynh spills the beans on how she created Ali Larter’s stunning look.Check it out...

Face
“For Ali's face, I started with mark For Goodness Face Moisturizer for an overall moisturizing base. I then applied mark Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup in Honey using a foundation brush and mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter in Natural underneath her eyes. For a flawless finish, I used mark Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Light/Medium around her nose as a concealer and mark Matte-nificent Powder in Natural Buff using the mark Powder Brush to set her concealer. To create a natural glow, I swept mark Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Chica on the apples of her cheeks.”

Eyes
“To really enhance Ali’s gorgeous eyes, I mixed mark I-mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Minx and Corset by layering them from her lash line to her crease, and blending them into her crease using the mark Angled Contour Eyeshadow Brush. I also used the mark Eyeliner Brush to smudge the shadows underneath her lower lash line finishing the look with two coats of mark Make It Big Mascara in Raven.”

Lips
“For her lips, I layered mark Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color in Dew followed by mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Gloss in Swell for extra shine.”

Supima Design Competition Open Call

Open Call: Oct. 21
Where: Bloomingdales 59th St., No.59 Metro Level (at base of downward escalator)
Don't forget to bring: A sketch of the eveningwear entry, Design portofolio, CV, and a garment you have designed and sewn

Check it out here.

Kidrobot San Francisco Warehouse Sale

Just wanted to share this fantabulous piece of news with you all. This weekend- October 17th and 18th only- super cool clothing brand Kidrobot will be having a warehouse sale.

This is the one time I wish I could ditch NYC and high tail it to San Francisco! This is their biggest West Coast warehouse sale ever. Dig up hard-to-find old school gear and recent new school classics. You’ll find mind-blowing deals on our hoodies, crewnecks, tees, hats, dresses, and more!

$25 Hoodies?! $15 T-Shirts?! This is my kind of sale!

Kidrobot is my guilty pleasure. I love going into the store (all the fun toys!) and since they're one of the ONLY places I know of (in NYC) that sells Be@rbrick toys...I'm hooked.

Two days only, Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, from 10am-6pm

Kidrobot SF Warehouse Sale

229 Unit 3 Littlefield Avenue

South San Francisco, CA 94080

The Body Shop Giveaway!!!!

Don't forget, I'm giving away one set of The Body Shop's newest fragrance, Love Etc...

The fragrance doesn't come out 'till October 19th but one lucky reader will win this fragrance from MissWhoever You Are and The Body Shop!!!

To enter the giveaway, send an email to [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "Body Shop Giveaway." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Wednesday, October 21st. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Thursday, October 22nd, I'll announce the winners' names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. residents You have to be a subscriber to MissWhoever You Are in order to be eligible. Subscribe here.

Breast Cancer Awareness Spotlight: "Ribbons of Love" by Archipelago Botanicals

As Breast Cancer Awareness month rolls on, I wanted to spotlight "Ribbons of Love" by Archipelago Botanicals.

Archipelago Botanicals is one of the largest companies to carry home fragrances and personal care. There's literally something for everyone and the prices are insanely reasonable. The “Ribbons of Love” fragrance delivers a blend of Pink Grapefruit, Clementine and Pomelo.

Conceived, created, and discreetly signed by the Women of Archipelago, for the Women of the World - to generate money to fund the fight against Breast Cancer. Profits from the sales of this product are being donated to The City of Hope, and other leading research institutions that are working hard to find a cure. Burns for approximately 60 hours. 8.62 oz/ 244 g (source)

Available at website www.archipelago-usa.com

ELLE magazine presents: The Mystery of Perfume

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"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"

-Moulin Rouge

The Body Shop introduces Love Etc... to their collection of beautiful fragrances and delicious scents. Love Etc…Eau de Parfum (50ml, $29.50) and (30 ml, $24.00) is a sensual union of iconic feminine jasmine with indulgent notes of vanilla and sandalwood. 

Created by one of the world’s finest ‘noses’ Dominique Ropion, it’s the first to include Community Trade alcohol made from organic sugar cane, which is both fairly-traded and organically-sourced from organic sugar cane farmers in Ecuador. The farmers produce the organically-produced perfume base, or “cane juice,” from the foothills of the Andes where they have been cultivating organic sugar cane and distilling it for generations, using traditional methods of farming and production. 

“Love Etc…™ sounds like a chorus, it smells like a captivating fragrance and it means people connecting in a world in movement. It suggests force, happiness, pleasure and life,” said perfumer Dominique Ropion. 

Love Etc…™ isn't available until October 19th but one lucky reader will win the entire set (eau de parfum , body wash, and body lotion) just for being a MissWhoever You Are subscriber.

To enter the giveaway, send an email to [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "Body Shop Giveaway." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Wednesday, October 21st. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Thursday, October 22nd, I'll announce the winners' names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. residents You have to be a subscriber to MissWhoever You Are in order to be eligible. Subscribe here.


[UPDATE]: The products are now available at http://thebodyshop-usa.com. Congrats to Deanna our winner!!!

Megan Fox is the new Armani Sex Symbol

I won't lie, I'm slightly obsessed with Megan Fox. Some say she tries too hard to be a sex symbol or that she's trying to be the next Angelina Jolie, but I don't know what it is about her that has me transfixed.

I blame that ginormous tattoo of Marilyn Monroe on her forearm.

Well Ms. Fox's sex appeal has landed her a new gig. This foxy chick (couldn't help it) has been picked to be featured in the new Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans campaigns. Fox will replace Victoria Beckham (love her!).

In addition to signing Megan Fox, Mr. Armani has signed soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to be in the men’s Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans campaigns. He will replace David Beckham (sad face).

Spotted: Serena van der Woodsen in Suzanna Dai

On Monday's Gossip Girl, Serena (Blake Lively) rocked a beautiful piece of art around her neck. Turns out it's Suzanna Dai's "Antwerp" necklace.

Talk about statement necklace!

Suzanna Dai is a collection of jewelry and accessories inspired by old-world travel, exotic destinations, and diverse cultures. All items are hand-crafted with cording, metal threads, semi-precious beads, silver, and 14K gold-plated components.

To get one of your own check out http://store.starsandinfinitedarkness.com/sudaianne.html!

Get the Look: Jessica Lowndes at the Hollywood Style Awards

Simplicity always proves to reign supreme. At Sunday's Hollywood Style Awards, Sebastian Professional (a sponsor of the Hollywood Style Awards) presented the first ever “Breakout Style Visionary” award to Jessica Lowndes (90210). Lowndes rocked a simple and sleek ponytail with a dramatic middle part on the red carpet- a modern take on the classic hair style.

To create Lowndes', try these Sebastian Professional styling products:

• For a look that shines, spritz Sebastian Professional Trilliant on hair before styling for thermal heat protection and light-body and soft conditioning.
  
• To give hair supple shape, apply Sebastian Professional Whipped Crème for long-lasting curl and soft, sexy waves.
  
• For flexible hold that lasts, spray Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity to get brushable, lightweight staying power.
  
• To add subtle definition, work a small amount of Sebastian Professional Microweb Fiber throughout layers for touchable texture and body-building volume.

Get the Look: Lauren Conrad at the Hollywod Style Awards

Lauren Conrad has definitely been on radar with her laid back style and her makeup (mostly her signature winged eye look) so when I saw her rocking a neon pink lip, my heart stopped beating a little. We all know of my obsession with a bright pink lip and this seriously fits the bill. At Sunday's Hollywood Style Awards, Conrad presented the Style Award to mark Celebrity Stylist Britt Bardo (who’s first capsule collection for mark debuted this month (www.meetmark.com).

Celebrity Makeup Artist Amy Nadine tells us about the look and how to get it!

Inspiration
“In honor of stylist Britt Bardo, Lauren mixed rocker-chic with a girly-glam! Her floral bubble dress was paired with studded punk-inspired pumps and her braided half-up hair-do contrasted perfectly with her hot pink lips.”

Face
“For her cheeks, I applied mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Cheeky, a perfect true pink cream blush, on the apples of her cheeks. I then dusted mark Twinklebelle in Rose, a shimmery pearlized powder, above her cheekbones and along her collar bone and shoulders to give her skin an overall youthful glow.”

Lips
“To get Lauren’s bold lip, I filled in her entire lip with mark Kissink Lip Tintmarker in Berry Bitten. This lip stain is a favorite of mine and Lauren’s as it lasts all night without every being dry or flaky. Finally, I added a top coat of mark Lip Exotics Lip Lacquer Hook Up in Pop to give her pink lips a luscious, wet, finish.”

Eyes
“To balance out Lauren’s pink lip, I applied a thick line of mark Get In Line Hook Up Liquid Waterproof Eyeliner in Painted Black. I wanted to keep the emphasis on her winged-out cat eyes, so I left her lower lash line undefined, except for a coat of mark Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara in Raven applied to her top and bottom lashes.”

Get up to 75% off at Too Faced!!!

Blush for $8? Lip gloss for $3? This sale is a definite must shop for every beauty obsessed chica! Check it out www.toofaced.com

Beauty News: Purple Lab Goes Pink

As Breast Cancer Awareness month goes on, I'd like to highlight Double Duty Beauty Brand Purple Lab who has partnered up with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation to launch SWAC “SEALED WITH A CURE”. SWAC ($18.50) has been delivered to help increase awareness and funds for Triple Negative Breast Cancer research- a portion of the proceeds will go to the foundation.

This paraben-free lip gloss includes Mangosteens and Echinacea which boosts health and enhances the immune system. Who wouldnt want that with the cold weather coming? SWAC has an ultra-moisturizing, non-sticky formula with a yummy vanilla scent, and..wait for it...real gold flecks.

Want it? Get it at www.b-glowing.com

Wanna Be On Top?!

While you may not be getting photographed by the likes of Scott Schuman or Garance Dore, that doesn't mean you can't be called America's Most Stylish Blogger. Bluefly, along AOL StyleList, is currently holding an online casting call in search of eight super stylish bloggers to compete in a five week contest to find out who is America's Most Stylish Blogger.

*I'm getting flashes of Tyra's intro "wanna be on top?"* **cue music**

Each week, the eight bloggers selected will be sent an item and will be asked to create a stylish look using an item hand-selected and sent to them by Bluefly. The blogger with the most cumulative votes at the end of the five week period will be named America's Most Stylish Blogger and they'll be rewarded with some super sick prizes including:

--A $1,000 shopping spree on Bluefly
--A weekly column on AOL StyleList
--Their very own Blogger Store on Bluefly
--The title of America's Most Stylish Blogger

and don't forget major street cred in the blogosphere

How can you out pose the rest of them? Check out www.americasmoststylishblogger.com to enter! While you're at it, check out (and become fan of) the America's Most Stylish Blogger Facebook page for exclusive contest news and updates! Can't get enough? Get more at FlyPaper, Bluefly's daily blog!

Covet This: NARS 2009 Holiday Collection

What a year it's been for NARS, eh?! Celebrating its 15th Anniversary (which, sadly, is most of my life), they pulled out every trick in the book to have us beauty girls addicted and begging for more. From bringing out Mr. Nars himself to the runway for Marc Jacobs (he did the makeup for Jacobs' Fall 09 AND Spring '10 shows) to making special in store appearance in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York (which I missed), this is one busy man dedicated to bring out the beauty in all of us!

How do you top it all off? Can there be anything..ANYTHING...that will have you drooling by the end of this post? I'm sad you had to ask my friend. I present to you- NARS' 2009 Holiday Collection:

This Holiday season, the colors are deep and bold with festive shimmer- perfect for designing a look that is both sophisticated and sultry. “For the holidays, I think it’s a great time to feel beautiful and sexy…with a little bit of movie star attitude,” says François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics.

NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil ($24)
Sure to be a favorite for the holidays, the soft touch shadow pencil is a new addition to the NARS product line that offers a convenient delivery system and multi-purpose formula. Available in three playful shades:

Goddess: A cool, divinely ethereal, glistening pink champagne that’s worthy of worship.
Skorpios: An irresistibly iridescent copper named for the alluring Greek isle of the famous and flamboyant.
Aigle Noir: A smoky, bold black infused with gold shimmer named for the dark, noble raptor that soars the Himalayas graceful and rare.

NARS Duo Eyeshadow ($32)

Brousse

Deep, subtly shimmering hues of eggplant and the darkest wood create an earthy, yet sophisticated palette

Eurydice

Of all the colors and products in this collection, this is the one product I have to get my hands on. Bordeaux with hints of iridescent blues and coal rich with metallic greens make for a modern holiday pairing. This duo is perfect for creating a perfect smokey eye for a night out on the town. With my birthday coming up during the holiday, I foresee tons of photos being taken with this little gem swiped across my eyelids.

Taiga 

A surprising contrast of bright, yet intense hues in the sheerest of textures

NARS Mousson Cream Eyeshadow ($21)

This shimmering, spicy pine cream eyeshadow is named for the monsoon - natural and unpredictable

NARS Rouge Andalou Nail Polish ($16)

Lasting and lustrous, like its namesake region - this classic, incandescent candy apple red nail hue is sultry, sexy and steeped in tradition

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($24)

Pop Life

Coat lips instantly with this bold, bright and modernly matte holly red hue that slips on with a velvety texture
Toundra

This richly pigmented Barolo wine shade is creamy, long-lasting and matte for strong, seamless color

NARS Luxor Multiple ($37)

An iridescent pink to be used on eyes, cheeks, lips and body for dynamic highlights and a perfect, glowing complexion

The Holiday 2009 collection is currently available at narscosmetics.com.