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Wednesday Sample Sale: Week of August 18

August 20, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Fashion Reverie seeks to keep its loyal readers informed of great samples sales. Just remember, product disappears quickly, so it is important to get there early. Also, some sample sales won’t let you try on garments, so know your size. Happy Shopping!!

BRANDS: Tusk Sample Sale

WHEN: 8/18–9/1; Mon.-Sat. (11-7), closed Sunday

WHY: Up to 50% off handbags and accessories at the Tusk Sample sale, 15% off merchandise in the retail store

WHERE: 242 West 26th Street, bet. 7th & 8th Avenues

212-242-8485

BRANDS: Judi Rosen Sample Sale

WHEN: 8/19–8/22; Tue-F (11-8)

WHY: Up to 70% off women’s denim and ready-to-wear at the Judi Rosen Sample Sale

WHERE: International Playground, 13 Stanton Street, bet. Chrystie St. and Bowery Streets

BRANDS: Prive Multi-Brand Sample Sale; WOMEN’S: J Brand denim and RTW, American Vintage, Torn by Ronny Kobo, Walter and more

MEN’S: Bonobos, Shipley & Halmos, J Brand, Onia, & more

WHEN: Wednesday, August 20 thru Sunday, August 24, 10:30am–7pm (Sunday) 10:30am–5pm

WHY: Up to 70% off retail,

Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue, bet. 15th & 16th Streets

—Staff

Beauty Tip: Lip Glosses that Transition from Summer to Fall

August 19, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Image courtesy of L’Oreal

Transitioning from summer to fall can sometimes be a little tricky. Some days it still feels warm, but then the temperature drops all the way down after sunset … and other times it’s chilly all day long! However, changing seasons is no reason to give up your easy summer beauty routine. Even in the cooler months a swipe of lipgloss can be the perfect addition to your favorite jackets and boots.

Here are Fashion Reverie’s favorite lipglosses that work well in a variety of seasons.

Images clockwise CK High Shine Gloss, L’Oreal’s Glossy Balm, and Nars’ Tasmania

For warm autumn days, try bright, lighter colors to complement the last of your summer wardrobe. A bright pink feels fun and flirtatious and while it’s certainly a summer staple, there’s no need to toss it out just yet. CK One’s High Shine Gloss in Sun Kissed is a great tropical color to help extend what’s left of those sun-drenched days. A pale pink such as Nars’ Tasmania feels soft and feminine and pairs equally well with sundresses as it does with jeans. L’Oreal’s Glossy Balm in Innocent Coral will leave your lips feeling soft and smooth and the hint of color adds a nice pinkish-coral to your lips.

Votre Vu’s Lip Lustre Image courtesy of Votre Vu

For a more natural look, Votre Vu’s Lip Lustre in Demure is a slightly more opalescent take on your traditional clear gloss. With Votre Vu’s Lip Lustre in Demure barely there iridescent shine, this gloss can easily transition into the next season.

Images clockwise, tarte Lip Surgence, Pur Minerals Lip Gloss, Lorac’s Lip Lustre Gloss

Play up leathers and suedes on those brisk fall nights with neutrals and darker colors with a hint of shine. Try Pür Minerals Lip Gloss in Scandalous for just a hint of rustic red and a whole lot of sparkle. Don’t be intimidated by the dark color in the tube, the gloss wears on the sheerer side, but still packs a punch. You’re sure to elicit at least a little jealousy from your friends in tarte’s Lip Surgence in Envy. This berry mauve is great for fall and the high shine feels oh so glamorous! For a little more intensity, Lorac’s Lip Lustre Gloss in Ruby Luster will leave you with a seductive dark red pout.

—Janine Silver

Skin Inc’s Skin Identity Check Creates a New Online System for Luxury Skin Innovation and Customization

August 15, 2014 by admin 4 Comments

As technology evolves, so does the life of luxury. It’s exciting to explore the most digitally effective ways to handle our everyday, from the daily grind to vacation time. What if decoding your own skin condition and creating your own customized serums could be done at the touch of a button? Skin Inc has developed a new technology that customizes your skincare in an interactive online study that is actually easy, made fun and even educational.

Skin Inc’s My Daily Dose^TM is a range of serums available on iloveskininc.us. A range of nine supplements all packaged in caviar-inspired encapsulated serums include Vitamin A, COQ10, collagen, even licorice, just to name a few. Each My Daily Dose^TM is prioritized to your skin’s condition by utilizing Skin Inc’s online tool, a digital survey of color-coded skin evaluations that customize your own personal skin diagnosis.

Originating from Japan, all Skin Inc products contain no sscent and parabens. In addition to the serums, Skin Inc carries a range of products that brilliantly deliver fast results in less than one week from their Pure Prodew Foam Cleanser ($45; 100 ml), Pure Revival Peels ($55, 60 ml) to the Deepsea Hydrating Masks ($145; 100 ml and $75; 50 ml).

Dr. Shekhar Mitra, co-developer of the Skin Identity says, “given that a person’s lifestyle, which includes exercise and diet habits, stress levels, smoking patterns, affects up to 80 percent of skin aging, the new diagnostic Skin Identity tool places a greater focus on understanding these elements.”

Images courtesy of Skin, Inc.

Now available online in the US and some Sephora locations Skin Inc is derma innovation that actually works. My Daily Dose^TM makes everyday life more efficient and in a travel size with great packaging; shopping online for luxury skincare just acquired more signature style.

—Kelly Mills

Editor’s Pick: Carlo Pazolini’s Summer 2014 Footwear

August 14, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFW) just only three weeks away, all minds are beginning to shift toward pre-fall and fall 2014 clothes. Still, temperatures are mostly in the low to mid-80s and it’s still too early to put away summer garments. Remember, MBFW starts September 4 and most fashion industry professionals will be still flaunting stylish summer looks.

If you want to step out in style for MBFW, Carlo Pazolini has some great summer shoes that will certainly get you noticed. And, it’s still not too late to add some of Pazolini’s footwear to your wardrobe.

Inspired by his global travels and modern European luxury, Pazolini’s summer 2014 footwear conjures up images of the romanticism of Romeo and Juliet while luxuriating on the Mediterranean coast of the Italian resort shores of Lake Garda, near Verona. Pazolini’s classic designs are the perfect match for that consumer who wants European elegance funneled through the lens of neutrals, vibrant hues and modern sophistication.

“The luxurious ambiance of a romantic Italian getaway perfectly captures our product offerings of European-inspired footwear and accessories for both men and women,” details Amanda Pinelli, chief operating officer at Carlo Pazolini.

Carlo Pazolini SS14 includes sandals, wedges, pumps, sneakers, handbags and scarves for women in bold, graphic checkered patterns, shimmering metallics and cutouts. Meanwhile, the men’s collection offers an update on classics with perfectly perforated and textured loafers, lace-ups, oxfords and sneakers, as well as briefcases and belts. Carlo Pazolini retails for $175–$450.

Images courtesy of EFG PR

Hey, the runways models don’t have to be the only fashion-forward folks getting attention during MBFW. With Carlo Pazolini footwear, you can also grab attention. Karlie Klass, Joan Smalls, and Cara Delevinge, watch out!!

For more information and availability, go to carlopazolini.com.

—William S. Gooch

Wednesday Sample Sale: Week of August 11

August 13, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Fashion Reverie seeks to keep its loyal readers informed of great samples sales. Just remember, product disappears quickly, so it is important to get there early. Also, some sample sales won’t let you try on garments, so know your size. Happy Shopping!!

Image courtesy of pop sugar.com

BRANDS: Camilla Sample Sale

WHEN: 8/12–8/14; Tue–Th (9am-7pm)

WHY: Up to 70% off

WHERE: 231 West 29th Street, bet. Seventh and Eighth Avenues, Suite 302

BRANDS: Domenico Vacca Sample Sale

WHEN: 8/13–8/14

WHY: 2 days only in NYC, Los Angeles, and Miami

WHERE: 781 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY; Montage Hotel, N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; Setai Hotel, 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL

BRANDS: Bishop Collective End of Summer Sale

WHEN: Thursday, August 14 Only, 6pm–9pm

WHY: 30% off all American-made apparel, accessories and home goods

WHERE: 527 West 29th Street, 3rd Floor

—Staff

Beauty Tip: The Best Eyeliners to Pack for Your End of Summer Adventures

August 12, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Say goodbye to those crazy raccoon eyes. We hate our eye makeup dripping down our face just as much as you do. Keep your liner in place with a waterproof option fit to last a day at the shore. While fall is slowly creeping up, there’s still plenty of time for an August escape. Take advantage of the last warm days of summer on an island oasis or in the comfort of your own backyard. No matter what you have planned, there’s one thing we’re sure you don’t want to spend time doing and that’s constantly reapplying your makeup! Fashion Reverie has rounded up the best eyeliners for a day in the water or a night on the town!

Image courtesy of designsnext.com

NYC Waterproof Eyeliner pencil is a great affordable option, the pencil goes on smoothly and comes in an array of colors from Mink to Moody Blue. The eyeliner is sure to last, just don’t rub your eyes. While they do great in the water, the pencils can easily smudge.

Votre Vu Le Joli Crayon Smudge & Set Soft Eye Liner images courtesy of Votre Vu

Votre Vu Le Joli Crayon Smudge & Set Soft Eye Liner uses anti-aging fruit extracts and vitamin E to keep your eyelids nourished and protected. While you may not have considered eyeliner as an anti-aging tool (we sure didn’t), it couldn’t hurt. Plus with rich mineral pigments which last a day on the high seas or in the pool, this is one product that should earn a spot in your makeup bag.

Image courtesy of NARS

Why not try a pot of eyeliner? A little pot of color applied with a thin brush is ideal for any situation. By changing the pressure you can easily go from a casual day look to a more intense, after-hours feel. Slightly easier to master than liquid liner, these will soon be your new favorite product. tarte’s limited edition Amazonian clay dual liner in black and bronze goes on so smooth and with two colors, one little pot is all you need. Another great liner is Nars’ Eye Paint in Baalbek. The high pigmented bronze color has almost a black/brown feel and an olive base tone. The mixture of colors paired with the quick drying gel make it an easy and perfect way to dress up your vacation pictures.

Images of amethyst/blackberry and diamond/blackink eyeliner courtesy of Lorac

Looking for a great option for after-hours? Fashion Reverie loves Lorac’s 3D Luster/Liner! While we wouldn’t recommend jumping in the pool after applying this, the 2-in-1 product proves to be a ton of fun for a night out. Each comes with one dark color and one sparkly accent. Wear them alone of pair them together by lining your eye first with the solid color and then making a thin line of the sparkly color on top. Or try our favorite cat eye which consists of a dark line winged out on the top and then an accent of sparkle on the bottom lash line, created by mirroring the top winged out line on the bottom!

-Janine Silver

Beauty Collaboration: 3.1 Phillip Lim + NARS

August 6, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Image courtesy of NARS

In a world gone collaboration crazy, it’s hard to not get caught up in the excitement. Altuzarra is teaming up with Target, Alexander Wang is presenting a collection for H&M, and Jason Wu is sharing his designs with Lancome. Yes, we love when high-end designers find ways to infiltrate the stores and brands we already love. So while not a new concept, Fashion Reverie is pleased to share that the 3.1 Phillip Lim for NARS Nail collection is finally here!

Images courtesy of NARS

NARS has had a longstanding relationship with Lim, working together for the past 14 seasons of New York Fashion Week. By combining Phillip’s effortless design aesthetic with NARS commitment to high quality, the brands have created a set of nine limited edition nail polishes. This collection inspired by the “colors that exist in the shadows” features rich hues, perfect for fall.

Lim gave us a sneak peek in February at New York Fashion Week, accessorizing all his models with Crossroads, a deep violet to complement his ‘rock the casbah’ theme and angled brows. They have finally released the rest of the collection which includes Anarchy (a creamy alabaster), Dark Room (a deep sophisticated blue and a perfect to up your nail game and extend Fashion Reverie’s favorite summer polish colors into fall), Gold Viper—you guessed it, it’s gold alright, but more of a light platinum shade than a harsh yellowy gold—, Hell-Bent (an orange red), Insidious (a rich jewel toned black bronze), Other Side (a nice chocolate shade), Shutter (a beautiful deep green), and Wrong Turn (a metallic graphite).

Images courtesy of NARS

The colors coincidentally just so happen to go really well with Lim’s purses. So add a little Lim to your life with a wonderful fall manicure and if you feel so inclined, check out 3.1 Phillip Lim for a purse to complement that new manicure.

—Janine Silver

Wednesday Sample Sale

August 6, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

BRANDS: YSL, Oscar de la Renta, Gucci Blow Out Sale

WHEN: 8/6–8/7; W-Th (10-7)

WHY: 2 days only of amazing deals on designer Women’s Ready to Wear, bags, shoes, and accessories. Size 0-10; up to 80% off.

WHERE: Boutique on 57, 12 West 57th Street, Suite 807, bet. 5th & 6th Avenues

BRANDS: Free People, Torn by Ronny Kobo, & more Sample Sale

WHEN: 8/7–8/10; Th-Sat (11-7), Sun (11-5)

WHY: Up to 70Z% off

WHERE: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue, bet. 15th & 16th Streets

BRANDS: Oak Warehouse Sample Sale

WHEN: 8/8–8/10; F-Sat (11-9), Sun (11-8) noon–6pm

WHY: Up to 90% off

WHERE: 28 Bond Street, bet. Bowery and Lafayette Street

—Staff

Beauty Tip: Achieving French Beauty

August 1, 2014 by admin 14 Comments

There is something so magical about Paris. It’s referred to as both the city of lights and the city of love, but in Fashion Reverie’s opinion, it’s really the city of beauty. There’s just something so effortlessly elegant about a classic French look. While we can’t transport you to Paris, we can give you some tips and tricks to bring out your inner French girl’s je ne sais quoi.

“…The French love elegance and rawness, while American beauty is more glamorous. Think Marilyn Monroe,” explains Misha Shahzada, makeup artist for Artist & Agency. “A proper skin regimen that keeps skin hydrated is essential to achieve this look. I love how Avène Cicalfate Skin Restorative Cream [which is actually a cream designed to help treat scratches, scrapes and burns] combined with a mist of Avène Thermal Spring Water gives skin that really healthy finish,” Shahzada shares. With such an emphasis on skincare it’s important to really take care of your face, Votre Vu Attentive Lait Pour Le Visage is a soft cleansing milk ideal for sensitive skin. Not only will it gently remove your makeup, but it leaves your skin feeling soft and fresh. Follow that up with Votre Vu’s Attentive Sérum Delicat Pour Le Visage, an organic sérum that helps reduce inflammation and lessen reactions from common allergens. Since it reduces redness and nourishes your skin, it’s a great product to use when you first wake up or later on in the day.

Glowing skin and a great complexion is the perfect canvas; you don’t really need much else! “Just a hint of a black or dark brown liquid liner and a matte red lipstick really completes that minimalistic French classic beauty look,” explains Shahzada.

To master the perfect French girl hair we reached out to Clay Nielsen for Opus Beauty. “Classic French hair is effortlessly polished. It’s less about products and heat tools. French hair is a simple style that shows the beautiful natural hair,” Nielsen clarifies as he stresses the importance of healthy hair. “… you need to start from the roots to get shiny beautiful hair. I recommend the René Furterer COMPLEXE 5, a French product that detoxifies and stimulates the scalp, so you naturally get that healthy looking hair. Then it’s as easy as putting it up in a twist or chignon. Simple and beautiful.”

Another great beauty trick is Klorane Dry shampoo with oat milk, not only is this a great product if you want to skip a day of washing your hair, but the oat milk really softens your locks and adds a little volume. Plus, how can you not love a trick which saves you time getting ready in the morning? Now you’ll have time to pick up a bottle of French wine, order some macaroons and let loose your inner French femme.

—Janine Silver