Posts for December 1st 2008
Christian Siriano Snags Payless Deal
Bravo's golden child and winner of Project Runway, Christian Siriano, has inked a deal with Payless for an exclusive line of shoes. Set to debut in February at New York Fashion Week and hit stores for Fall 2009, Siriano joins the likes of Lela Rose, Abaete, and Patricia Field - quite a coup for the young designer.
I appreciated his innovative and avant garde spirit when he was on the show, so it will be very interesting to see how he transforms that innovation into footwear. Furthermore, I'm looking forward to seeing how his attention to detail translates to a Payless price point - you'd be surprised at the details exchanged for price points - a lesson I learned well while sitting through a Wal-Mart "big picture" meeting. Fortunately Payless' price points have more wiggle room with their designer collections, set to retail between $25 - $45.
What would you like to see in Christina Siriano footwear?
Sarah's Top 5 Picks Right Now
(click through for the full story) There are so many great Holiday products on the market right now, and I've been fortunate to test my fair share. These five products I currently can't live without and I'm convinced you won't be able to either. Even if it's the smallest $4.99 lip treat, getting into the Holiday spirit is of the upmost importance - how else are we going to fix this darn economy?
Officially Obsessed: Sarah's Holiday Picks
I've already seen my fair share of Holiday offerings, and believe me when I say there are some amazing products out there right now. The following five products are my current Holiday season obsessions.
Dionis High Gloss Lip Shine in Ginger Mint $4.99
Honestly, my first thought when I this gloss was "What could be so special about another lip gloss in a tube?". After one use, I stand corrected. This is not your typical gloss-in-a-tube that smells yummy. First of all the formula is not sticky - the texture is more like a lip treatment than a gloss, but the finish is shiny with a hint of red. Secondly, the smell is delightful - the perfect hint of Holiday that can be used all Winter.
Harajuku Lovers Solid Coffret Fragrance Set - $60
What could possibly be cuter than perfume bottles with Harajuku Lovers' dolls attached as toppers? The Solid Coffret Set. The five fragrances (Love, G, Baby, Music, and Lil' Angel) are each packaged within the respective heads. Imagine pulling one of these out of your purse for a fragrance touch up - simply adorable.
Dashing Diva's Smooth Operator Nail File - $7.50
Ever since I received this nail file backstage at Fashion Week, I use it during every at-home manicure. My nails have a tendency to peel, painted or not, and this file fixes any sign of peeling and helps my polish to last longer. I will never do an at home manicure without it.
Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Your Skin Makeup - $12.99
Even though my skin has a tendency to be oily, the combination of heavily chlorinated water and exposure to the elements in NYC tend to make it dryer than normal. I was surprised to learn that Your Skin Makeup isn't oil free - I guess I had just assumed it was since the majority of foundation products on the market are. I really like this foundation and I have found that it has protected my face substantially more than oil free foundations.
Pur Minerals Live, Laugh, Love Palette - $39.95
Admittedly I don't have a lot of experience with mineral makeup. I'm really glad I checked out this palette. The three shades - bronze, sheer pink shimmer and marbled pink - are an amazing treat for the Holiday season. Sure, you could buy one for a friend, but I recommend buying as a pre-party treat for yourself.
