Bedecked, Bejeweled, Beguiling

Kate Spade has a new jewelry collection "embellishments for a charming life" that is reasonable!

http://www.katespade.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3294640&cp=1855186&source=CME_KSP%3AMainImage_Jewelry%3AHTML%3A10_28_08&parentPage=family&view=all

LOOK FABULOUS FOR $10.00

Move Over Kate Spade

This simple ballet flat from Old Navy will give you a small dose of luxury. This colorfully and elegant flat will give any outfit a boost especially when in comes not only in black, but blue-gray, cyclamen, earl gray, Monaco plum and pepperoncini. For $9.99 you must hurry!

http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=37558&pid=594614&scid=594614012

Jewelry is a fantastic way to infuse color into one’s wardrobe. Brighten up and add an expected dimension to your attire today.

Target’s Xhilaration Stretch Bracelet - $6.29

http://www.target.com/Xhilaration-Stretch-Bracelet-Multicolor/dp/B0019SZIGS/qid=1224598110/ref=br_1_1/602-5531997-4187023?ie=UTF8&node=486668011&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=486668011&rank=salesrank&rh=&page=1

Add a rich print to your professional look. Everyone at the office will be looking to you for more than just help.

Walmart George Print Pencil Skirt - $10.00

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9714188

Fashion Critic - Mr. Blackwell Dies

Mr. Richard Blackwell most famous for his Worsted-Dressed Lists passed away on Sunday at the age of 86.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20222029,00.html

Falling for Feathers

Feathers have continued to follow us from the Spring 08’ season and into Spring 09’; embrace the beauty of the feather.

This satin round toe, feather and grosgrain bow, stiletto heel is perfect for any fancy fete.

http://www.karenmillen.com/fcp/product/-/Accessories_Shoes/Feather-court/903000051628?page=prod903000051628

Take a look at:

Jennifer Ouellette feather fan barrette available in black, brown or green pheasant and Peacock. $35.00

http://www.barneys.com/Feather%20Fan%20Barrette/21501.6705,default,pd.html

AND

R & Y Augousti feather clutch in pink suede - a flap front clutch with metallic closure and feather and stone embellishment. R&Y Augousti jacquard lined interior with zipper pocket. $270.00

http://www.barneys.com/Feather%20Clutch/452113006972,default,pd.html

Your 20’s Maybe Over But…

Why worry when you can look like this in your 30’s and 40’s . .

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/parties/party/0,,20233200_20526988,00.html

Ride in Style

The ever popular and quite comfortable riding boot can be seen everywhere. This shoe is not only classic, lengthening, and stylish, it can worn in multiple ways: under a dress or skirt, tucked into jeans - even if you are running to work or running after little ones.

Country: Lands’ End version sports an antique brass buckle and also available in regular or wide calf. $169.50

http://www.landsend.com/pp/RidingBoots~187930_1392.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::BLA&CM_MERCH=IDX_00009__0000000929

City: Naturalizer - $149.99

http://www.naturalizer.com/shop_online/item_detl.asp?CID=boots&PID=harleigh&variant_id=858P99&Size=%25%25%25%2D%25

Modern: Puma Speedcat R-Luxe Boot - $390.00

http://www1.store.puma.com/WelcomeAction.do?source=marketing#

FRIENDS & FAMILY

Save 20%

On-line Only 10.14 - 10.15

On-line & In Stores 10.16 -10.19

Use Code SAKSFF3 (on-line)

Plus, from 10.16 thru 10.19 Saks will donate 2% of sales to benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women's Cancer Research Fund.

http://www.saks.com

Style Emergency Kit:

1. Double stick tape – keeps everything in place even a carpet!
2. Liquid Stitch – clear drying adhesive - it’s like having your our personal seamstress.
3. Dimrs Silicone nipple covers – reusable high beam control
4. Spanx High Powered or Donna Karen Waist Embrace Level 1
5. Paper toilet seat cover – free blotting paper

My Current Drugstore Favorites:

1. Physicians Formula Mineral Loose Power – the mineral power it is not only great for your skin but the coverage is excellent evening out your skin tone without out looking like you are wearing any makeup at all. $10.95
2. Boots Botanics Cheek Colour – again very light in weight, but delicately enhances your natural cheek color – a wonderful option for your everyday makeup routine. Boots is the best selling makeup brand in the UK. and can be found in various CVS and Target stores. $14.99
3. Maybelline New York Shadow Stylist Loose Powder in Elegant Pearl - Many of us simply do not get enough sleep. It will brighten our eyes to look luminous and rejuvenated. Place a small amount of pearly shimmering shadow at the corners of your eye and underneath the brow bone. It will instantly lighten the eye area. Pair it with a skin color or white eyeliner/enhancer and line the inside of your lower lids. You will look like you just returned from month long vacation yachting in the isles Mediterranean islands. $6.00

Classics

Classics are universal to all women regardless of shape or size. They are staples in our closet we can not live without and simply adore every time we slip them on. The Chanel jacket that immediately transports us to NYC’s upper eastside lunching with the ladies or the LBD (Little Black Dress) conservative yet sexy you can always count. Or the amazing black trouser pant Katharine Hepburn would be envious of. The pair that fit to perfection and make you look slim and shapely in all the right places. All of these pieces embody not only versatility, but more importantly longevity. Versatility and longevity are two building blocks to a blissful closet. Especially in today’s economy, it is important our wardrobes have endurance so reinforce your foundation.

Timeless Classics: Building Blocks of a Fabulous Functioning Wardrobe:

1. White Button Down Shirt
2. Dark Wash Jeans
3. Trench Coat with Lining
4. A-line or Pencil Skirt
5. White T-shirt
6. Ballet Flats
7. Tote: Hermés inspired Kelly Bag
8. Cashmere Cardigan
9. Chanel inspired suit, handbag & pumps
10. Little Black Dress
11. Trouser Pant
12. Fitted Blazer
13. Pashmina
14. Charm Bracelet
15. Red Lipstick
16. Pearls

Brooks has Black

The rumors are true. It has been confirmed! Brooks Brothers debuted this season the Miracle, tailor fit, non-iron BLACK button down shirt. I know many of us have been waiting for years and finally our prayers have been answered!

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=691&Product_Id=1231514&Parent_Id=302&default_color=Black

Makeup Expiration Dates

Some of us visit our makeup bags daily and often forget the lifeline of its contents. Noa Alonigreen (KD Consulting's newest team member) is here to remind us of those very important make-up expiration dates.

Mascara – 3 months
Foundation – Liquid - 6 months
Powder – 2 years (face powder, blushes)
Lipstick – 1-2 years
Lip Gloss – 6 months-1 year
Shadows – 2 years or
Liners – Indefinitely

Comme des Garçons' Comes to H&M

Rei Kawakubo head designer of Comme des Garçons' will be this fall's H&M guest designer and available in select stores in New York, Chicago and California on November 13th.

New Store Openings:

Atlanta, GA - Mall of Georgia opens October 9th at noon

Los Angeles, CA - Montclair Plaza opens October 9th at noon

San Diego, CA - Westfield Plaza Bonita opens October 16th at noon

www.hm.com

Dare to Bare

If you have ever wanted to try mineral makeup, this is the time. Sephora is offering a 6 piece mini Bare Escentuals Go Bare Kit, regular value $66 for only $32. You be the judge.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P222305&cm_mmc=email+ret-_-news1+20081004+be+curshpk-_-bi+dma+toprt-_-be+gobare&dicid=363034:14363276396:4841920