Nordstrom Spring Cosmetic Trend Show

If you're in the Chicago area you should attend Nordstrom's Spring Cosmetic Trend Show at The Shops at North Bridge! The spring show features the latest in skincare, fragrance & makeup for the new season. Industry experts will be on hand providing tips, enjoy light refreshments & get a complimentary consultation or makeup application after the show.

The show takes place on March 6th.

7:30am - Pre-show
8:00am - Trend Show
10:00am - 7:00pm - Complimentary makeup applications & skincare consultations

Tickets are $15 + tax & the ticket price is redeemable towards your skincare, makeup or fragrance purchase during the event. To RSVP call the Nordstrom Concierge at 312.464.1515 ext. 1690. Space is limited.

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Celebrate the Month of Love with Rachel Roy!

Designer Rachel Roy is spreading the love on Twitter in the month of February. Beginning today, February 3rd, Rachel will be doing a weekly Wednesday Exclusive Twitter Giveaway.

How do you enter you ask? Well, follow Rachel on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Rachel_Roy & she will Tweet the details! Everything starts at 1:00pm through midnight EST.

Best of luck to you!

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Exclusive Rachel Roy x Estelle Facebook Pop-Up Store

In July I reported that Rachel Roy & Estelle were teaming up for a limited edition jewelry collection for this spring, & now there is more news.

You can be the first to shop this brand new collection featuring big & bold pieces beginning February 9th! For 3 days only Rachel will host a "digital" pop-up store on her Facebook page, debuting the collection weeks before it enters stores. The collection includes a range of statement necklaces, funky rings & cool ear cuffs--all a culmination of inspiration & styles from Rachel & Estelle. Better yet prices range from $34-$50, not bad.

If this is right up your alley fan Rachel on Facebook now & be the first to shop this limited edition jewelry collection. You will also have the chance to score an ultra exclusive full finger petal ring (pictured below) that was designed to be sent to Rachel & Estelle's closest fashion & music insider friends. This ring is only available through Facebook & cannot be purchased anywhere else. I'm definitely hoping to get my hands on it!

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Project Runway Season 7 Premieres Tonight!

In case you did not know the wonderful Project Runway is premiering tonight on Lifetime! A new batch of designers will be cutting, sewing & competing for the $100,000 prize to start their very own clothing line.

Along with host Heidi Klum & mentor Tim Gunn, resident judges Nina Garcia & Michael Kors also make a fabulous return. Every episode there is a guest judge to help decide who will "be in or out," & tonight features Nicole Richie.

Will you be tuning in? I certainly will!

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Zoe Saldana Named Newest Face of Avon's 'Eternal Magic'

Sizzling Avatar actress Zoe Saldana is now the face of Avon's new fragrance 'Eternal Magic,' which debuts in April.

Avon states, “We are thrilled to have Zoe as the spokesperson for Eternal Magic. Every woman wants to be unforgettable and Zoe perfectly embodies that feeling."

I think this is a great opportunity for Zoe & will give her even more exposure for her craft. She's come a long way since Center Stage & I'm looking forward to seeing her continued rise. [via People StyleWatch]

Photo courtesy: Avon

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Beauty Deal from Bliss Spa!

Bliss Spa is offering 20% off their Brazilian Bikini Wax & waxing products! Find your local Bliss Spa to book your appointment.

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3 Fashionable Reads to Cozy Up to This Winter

Here in Chicago, I've finally accepted that it's winter, & it's not going anywhere anytime soon. To help pass the time I've delved into some fashionable reads that I'd love to share with all of you:

1.

Fifty Dresses That Changed the World by Design Museum Staff, $20.00 at Borders - This fantastic book highlights the 50 most important & recognizable dresses in history & design. Learn what gave these dresses their iconic status with beautiful pictures.

2.

Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy by Mary Tomer, $17.15 on Amazon - Mrs. O takes an in depth look at the fashions worn by the first lady from the very beginning. You will also enjoy behind the seams interviews with some of her favorite designers including Maria Pinto, Jason Wu & Isabel Toledo.

Find out fashionable read #3 after the jump...


3.

Who What Wear: Celebrity and Runway Style for Real Life by Hillary Kerr & Katherine Power, $12.89 on Amazon - Who What Wear is a stylish fashion & beauty guide by the creators of popular website WhoWhatWear.com. The ladies share their tricks of the trade by translating high fashion, into a condensed, practical way. You can't go wrong with this great read.

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American Apparel Launches Nail Polish Collection

One of my shopping haunts American Apparel now has a newly launched nail polish collection, featuring 18 colors & is DBP, toluene and formaldehyde-free. Per PR Newswire, each of the 18 colors are inspired by important facets of American Apparel. For example, the Factory Grey shade is the actual shade used to paint all floors of the company’s manufacturing operations, & the Office shade was matched to the color of an accounting notepad found on the seventh floor of American Apparel’s headquarters. Kinda cool, huh?

A girl can never have too many nail polish choices right? I might have to try it out & tell you all what I think. American Apparel Nail Lacquer is $6 per bottle & is also available in a 3-pack for $15. You can find them at all American Apparel stores & online.

See pics of the available shades after the jump...

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Haute Spread Highlight: Chanel Iman

I know I may be extra late on this, but if it's haute, I'm going to deliver the news no matter what. Here Chanel Iman rocks this shoot as sort of a modern-day, real life Minnie Mouse for Vogue Germany. Super adorable!

Check out the rest of the pics after the jump...

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In Case You Missed It: Sex and The City 2 Poster!

Hey! In case you haven't seen it yet, here is the official poster for Sex and The City 2! Isn't it just fabulous? What girl doesn't dream about walking down a city street decked out like Carrie? The movie is set to hit theaters May 28, 2010 so instead of ringing in the new year, I think I'll be ringing in my countdown to the premiere date--so excited!

What do ya think of the poster?

Photo via Daily Mail

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Lady Gaga is Elle's January 2010 Cover Girl

Lady Gaga brings her sultry eyes & blonde locks to Elle magazine's first cover of 2010. In the issue she discusses, "stress, sexuality & her romantic future." If you're interested in learning more about her peculiar-ness, pick up the issue!

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Save 50% on Kenneth Cole Boots

Beginning today & until December 13th, select Kenneth Cole boutiques are offering 50% off a brand spanking new pair of boots to anyone who brings in gently worn shoes to donate to the homeless. It doesn't get much better than that, huh?

To my lucky Chicago readers the Kenneth Cole boutique located at 540 N. Michigan Ave. is participating in this offer! Happy giving & shopping!

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Zac Posen to Design for Target

Photos courtesy: Style.com

According to WWD, Target has announced that they have tapped Zac Posen to be the next designer of their limited edition Go International series. Specific price points of the merchandise have not yet been determined but Posen's own designs retail from $900 to $12,000, & sometimes even higher. This collection for Target will give the mass market a fair shot at having something designed by the man himself without spending their entire savings. I'm definitely looking forward to what he comes up with for the collection.

The Zac Posen for Target Go International collection will be available next spring, April 25th through May 30th at Target stores & on Target.com. I'll be sure to post updates once more information becomes available.

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In Case You Missed It: Chanel Iman Blogs!

The gorgeous model Chanel Iman has now decided to step foot into the blogging world & I think it's a great move! She'll be sharing all the fab fashion news firsthand so get hip & check out her blog at: chaneliman.com.

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