Jenn Falik, Style & Beauty Expert: Favorite Finds

I love shopping online. Living in NYC and working 15 hour days, the last thing I want to do is fight the crowds on the weekends navigating the 5th floor at my mecca, Bergdorf Goodman. So- I have mastered the art of buying almost all my clothes- yes, jeans too- online, and I revel in the fact that I can then try them on in the privacy of my own apartment, with the clothes I already own, and make a good judgement call on whether or not they warrant space in my closet.

Recently, I was introduced to an amazing site, called Shop It To Me. You go in, enter your fave brands (and they have them all, trust me!), your sizes, your product preferences (dresses, shoes, pants- even running gear!) and every morning (or however often you choose), an email arrives listing every item that is going on sale that day which, according to your profile, would peak your interest.

The emails are well laid out- giving you images, prices and direct links of each item. And you really do get first dibs- this site often scoops even the retailer’s own emails to customers announcing new markdowns.

Now, instead of surfing from site to site trying to find the best deals on that alice + olivia dress I have been lusting after, or those gold Giuseppe Zanotti shoes I have coveted since January- I can patiently wait for them to come to me. After all, I know they will. Eventually. I hope.

Hair powders have recently become a hot topic, and as their popularity rises, I find myself saying over and over again- I told you so. There is simply no better way to get the most mileage out of a blowout. My favorite hair powder, the one I rave about to anyone who will listen, is still relatively under the radar- so I am going to let you in on the scoop. Stila makes the best hair powder out there- who knew? Stila Creme Bouquet Hair Refresher comes out in an airy “pouf”- allowing it to evenly distribute itself without necessitating vigorous and potentially damaging brushing. And the smell is delicious. Hair holds scent for a long time- much longer than the skin does- so you will catch whiffs of your fresh ‘do all day long. And you will love it. Every time. Promise.

I have lusted after oversized men’s gold watches for months, but was hesitant to purchase one. See, the good ones were all really expensive, and since I have yet to decide if this is a trend or timeless, I did not want to spend the money. But, when I found this Armitron watch, I had to have it. The price is right- $70- and the style is exactly what I am looking for- chunky with a classic looking face, in a gold that pops without being brassy. I love how this watch adds an edgy, yet really sophisticated, element to even the most simple jeans and t-shirt outfit.

I have been reading about Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer in magazines for years. But, it was not until I tried it a couple weeks ago (and purchased it on the spot) that I understood what all the hoopla was about. It is amazing. The teeniest dab ever will cover your entire face, just mix it with a light moisturizer and voila- sheer coverage. I have been using it as a concealer, as a base for shadow on my lids, even as a base for lipstick and it really does help the color stay on. So many benefits in such a small package- genius. Perfect for travel. Why did I wait so long?