81st Annual Academy Awards

The 81st Annual Academy Awards could be described as a night of subtle elegance amongst a sea of artists there stood a few breathing taking beauties.

Best Outstanding Ensemble

Taraji P. Henson wore a Roberto Cavalli strapless asymmetrical pleaded ivory gown paired with statement necklace by Fred Leighton and added a punch of color with the ruby red clutch.

Best Supporting Hue

Natalie Portman looked simple radiant in a lilac Rodarte dress.

Best Starlet

Penelope Cruz wore a gorgeous Pierre Balmain frock which was an incredible 40 years older than the young starlet.

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DONNA MARSH TO CLOSE

Going Forward to March

Dresses Needed!

Make a girl's prom a night to cherish!
February 8-14, 2009
Donate your dress and accessories.

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who cannot otherwise afford them. Donate your new or nearly new gowns or accessories. With your help, over 200 girls will be served in dress giveaways in Spring 2009!

For drop-locations & donation guidelines please visit

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* * KD Consulting will also be collecting dresses. Please contact me at 917.951.6246 to make arrangements.

50-75% off regular prices on our selection of the finest designer clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women, as well as gifts for the home.

NYC Warehouse Sale Info:
Thursday February 12th thru Sunday, March 1st
255 West 17th Street
212.450.8400


LA Warehouse Sale Info:
Thursday February 5th thru Monday February 16th
Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Air Center
3021 Airport Avenue
310.777.5700
Thursday, February 5th & Friday, February 6th 8am-9pm
Saturday, February 7th 9am-7pm Weekdays 10am-8pm, Weekends 10am-7pm Monday, February 16th 10am-7pm 3021

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9trduSp4J4w

THE END OF 7 ON SIXTH
NY FASHION WEEK IS MOVING

The first year NY Fashion Week was held in Bryant Park (also known as 7 on Sixth), the event was referred to as a “Fashion Circus” and a fabulous circus it was! Well no more, it has been confirmed by Mayor, Bloomberg that NYC Fashion Week has found a new home in Lincoln Center.

"We were determined to work with the Council of Fashion Designers of America and IMG Fashion to identify a location for Fashion Week that would allow it to grow and thrive in New York City, and we could not have arrived at more ideal location than Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center."

Thankfully, we have been given a transition period. Lincoln Center will make its debut in fall of 2010.

http://www.cfda.com/index.php?option=com_cfda_content&task=news_display_all

SAKS IS STACKING DESIGNERS LITERALLY

The current economic situation is affecting much if not all of the retail world. In these times retail stores need to become creative. Saks Fifth Avenue enlisted the help of fashion designers for the evening February 5th to promote “a new contemporary space in its New York flagship store . . . the best possible sales team is hitting the floor--the designers themselves. To celebrate the new 3,600-square foot space, designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright from Rag & Bone, Nicole and Michael Colovos from Helmut Lang, Geren Ford, John Patrick from Organic, Trish Wescoat Pound from Haute Hippie, Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai of Vena Cava, Rachel Comey, Aimee Cho from Gryphon, and Hanii Yoon from Hanii Y (most of whom are new to Saks!) will all be on hand.”

http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=6626500

REFRESH YOUR MAKEUP AT NM

It is that time of year again to take a good look at the contents of your makeup bag. Unfortunately, most everything does have an expiration date (note: makeup expiration date below). But not to fret, Neiman Marcus from February 26th through March 8th is giving away an NM Exclusive tote in the perfect spring colors: pink, turquoise, or orange along with nine other colorful treats, with any cosmetics or fragrance purchase of $100 or more.

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/

MAKEUP EXPIRATION DATES

Mascara – 3 months You may be able to get color after three months, but the amount of bacteria that has built up over this amount of time inside the tube from the heat, moisture and re-dipping it onto your lashes is no longer safe. Remember, your eyes have mucous membranes and they can pick up bacteria in an instant! You also will be getting clumpier applications at this point.

Foundation – Liquid - 6 months The integrity of the color and formula doesn’t last long after this. It also harbors bacteria after this point. Not to mention, it’s good to re-check your shade for winter and then summer. Your foundation will last longer if it’s not used on a regular basis, but keep it no longer than a year.

Powder – 2 years (face powder, blushes) Scrape off the top layer of your pressed powder to clean every once in awhile and NEVER store anything on top of the powder! Sponges or puffs left on top of any powder can turn your powder waxy ruining the composition.

Lipstick – 1-2 years Your mouth picks up a lot of bacteria off old lipsticks, but before it gets to your tongue, you’ll realize it feels like a crayon! Lipsticks lose moisture before the color.

Lip Gloss – 6 months-1 year Toss out lip glosses older than one year. Your mouth is a hot host of bad germs that cling to gloss spongetip applicators!
Shadows – 2 years or more If you scrape off the top layer to clean your shadows every once in awhile, they will last a surprisingly long time. What will be harmful to shadows is re-dipping sponge applicators. They can absorb oil and moisture from your eyelids and transfer that onto your shadow making it waxier and changing the composition. It’s best to use brushes that are cleaned on a regular basis as well as keeping your shadows fresh.

Liners – Indefinitely! Liners will dry up and break apart inside the wood before they are harmful to you. Keep liners sharpened with a clean sharpener and you’ll get the most life out of your liners.

Provided by the wonderful Noa Alonigreen, Personal Makeup Artistry