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As Seen on TV: Today Show- Hot Items Trending Now

Monday, January 30th, 2012
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On my list of top ways to start off a Friday, sharing four of my most favorite things on the Today Show is pretty up there. In case you missed the segment, you can watch it here. And I challenge you to NOT get an intense craving for marshmallows shortly thereafter. Okay, maybe that is just me.

My top, by the way, is Hunter Dixon (obviously)- also part of my go-to dinner date ensemble, as seen here.

And here is an ode to my favorite BB Creams.

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Notes From My Vanity: It’s Raining BB Creams

Friday, January 27th, 2012

If you caught my spot on Today Show this morning, you are already aware of the BB Cream trend that is not-so-slowly but very surely sweeping into makeup bags all over the world. Currently, there are three sitting on my vanity, and I absolutely swear by them. So much so that in my most recent massive clean out (where duplicate products were tossed or gifted), all three of these held their marble-topped ground.

Why do I love them so? First and foremost, they make my skin look pretty. And even with all the other benefits (SPF, treatment ingredients, yada yada yada), one major requirement for any beauty product is that it makes us look, well, beautiful- right?

Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30 is very creamy- closest to a classic tinted moisturizer in terms of feel and coverage- shade 2 is my pick, really warms up the complexion.

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream has a nice glowy finish- plus it is easy to pick up at the drugstore, and convenience is often key. But heads up- it is going to be in the skincare section- so don’t get all flustered searching the makeup aisle.

And lastly, the product that kicked off the BB Cream bonanza (at least in my personal experience) is from Dr. Jart- one of Asia’s leading skincare brands. This has real deal SPF 45 and pretty substantial coverage. If you are fair skinned like I am, this is a really wonderful choice. I have even worn it for on-air stuff before- the matte finish works nicely under the lights. And for travel, it is perfect.

Sure, there are occasions when only full on foundation will do- but if you are in the market for a multi-tasking way to get an extra dose of hydration, skincare and SPF, I highly recommend you give BB Creams a try.

If you are already bananas for BB Cream (I know, I get a little carried away with alliteration sometimes), would love to hear which one is your favorite. So spill it, ladies…

 

 

 

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As Seen on “Today Show”: Online Gift Destinations to Satisfy Hard-To-Shop-For Friends

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Gift shopping is stressful- especially when you are down to those last people on your list who, for one reason or another, are just impossible to please.

Here are some of my favorite sites to pleasantly surprise even the most persnickety person in your life- and you can see the entire segment HERE.

For The Friend Who Bores Quickly:
She unwraps the gift and squeals with joy. A week later, you spot it in the back of her closet. The new and improved of-the-month clubs (major trend right now) were made for her.

  • Birchbox: Beauty goodies from the best brands in the business arrive every 30 days, complete with tips and tricks.
  • Citrus Lane: A new mom and dad life saver, amazing must-haves for little ones picked by a panel of parenting pros.
  • Lollihop: A sampler of nutritious snacks, perfect to get 2012 off on a healthy foot.

For The Score Keeper:
This one takes careful note as to where the gift comes from- bag, tags and all. N0 sneaking by with off-price retail or flash sale site finds here.

  • Shop It To Me: Create a profile with favorite brands and retailers and you will be alerted daily via Shop It To Me’s salemail when relevant items have gone on sale- so you can score deep discounts on finds from Saks, Tory Burch, J. Crew, Thomas Pink and others. They will all arrive wrapped directly from the source- dressed to impress, so to speak.

For The One You Have Nothing In Common With:
Every year around this time you ask yourself- how am I possibly friends with this person?! Their interests are so different from yours, you wouldn’t even know where to begin. Best place to start? Websites featuring picks curated by tastemakers in all kinds of categories.

  • Joyus: If your friend is fashion or beauty obsessed, and you aren’t so much, this site, which features video sales showcasing  insider’s personal favorite things, should be your go-to resource. I share many of my must-have items on there, along with a stable of professional stylists, makeup mavens and fashion fanatics. Plus, the videos feature tips and styling advice- so they can become a resource for the recipient to make the most of their new gift.
  • OpenSky: I frequent this site for foodie and health nut gifts, and personally I am also obsessed with the finds from their parenting and organization curators.  If you want to know what people with all kinds of passions will want this season, log on to peruse and purchase picks from pros like Preston Bailey, Tom Colicchio, Alicia Silverstone, Padma Lakshmi and many more.

For The One Who Doesn’t Want What Everyone Else Has:
Trends be damned- for this person, uniqueness is everything. Scouting out limited edition quality finds is made infinitely more simple on a site when someone else does the hunting for you.

  • Of A Kind: Showcasing a different designer each week, Of A Kind commissions exclusive runs of anywhere from 5 to 50 units of any given item- and it arrives authenticated, numbered and signed by the creator. Plus they always share the back-story, so you can sound all smart and informed about the gift you give.

 

 

 

 

 

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This Was a WEEK. And I Discovered Instagram.

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Oh my. Feeling like I am finally catching my breath from a super crazy week. Unfortunately, aforementioned breath is raspy since I officially ran myself ragged and now seem to be on the verge of a major cold situation. So it goes…

Here are some highlights:

MONDAY: Started the week over at Today Show to share coats under $100- so much fun, and even though I honestly never get nervous for the segment itself, the preparation and anticipation definitely takes a toll. But love every second of it- from getting the spot booked and having the excuse to go scout the market to seeing the models in their final looks with big smiles on their faces.

TUESDAY: Left the house at 5am for a Satellite Media Tour- which is kind of like a beauty and fashion tip marathon. I stand in one place (luckily behind a table so flats could be worn) and share tips on a given topic (this time around it was products benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness) over and over and over again with tv and radio stations all over the country. The nice thing is that by 11:30 it is all over- which meant I could take Alexa to her class at Appleseeds and still get a nice 5 hour stretch in the afternoon to get other work done.

WEDNESDAY: Somehow I thought it was a good idea to host a cocktail/shopping party at my apartment- this is the third one I have done, and every time I say never again, yet of course, there is always an again. I can’t help myself. 100 girls popped over to peruse the Fall collection from my beloved Hunter Dixon, pick up Birchbox goodies, get touch ups from Jouer Cosmetics, check out Shop It To Me and catch up with friends in the beauty/fashion/publishing worlds. So fun- of course, I am already thinking how I will pull it off again next year. Oh- and it was fun for Alexa too- she got to have a sleepover at the Carlton Hotel. Quite fancy. (Note: Since Ana Schechter took such gorgeous photos, I am saving them for a full party post, coming soon…)

THURSDAY: I am working on a very exciting project with Shutterfly (details to be shared in a later blog post when it officially launches) so at 7am sharp I was perched in a makeup chair on-set getting ready for a full day of shooting. This is the kind of stuff I love- so even though I was running on fumes and a 6 hour shoot became a 10 hour shoot (always the case- always), it was a blast. Part of that has to do with the company- great team all around, especially getting to work with Ana Schechter, who shot the pics of my party the night before, Erica Whelan, one of my go-to makeup artists, and the adorable Alison Lang, otherwise known as the stylist who saved my sanity. Love it when a project allows me to bring together my favorite people- in this business, often that makes the difference.

FRIDAY: Ahh, a day of rest. Still haven’t changed out of my pajamas (it is almost 3pm), busily sending thank you emails and notes to all of the amazing ladies that helped me make it through this week in one piece. And, in case you didn’t notice from above images- I have become Instagram obsessed. And as a result, I keep getting side-tracked playing around with all the filters and getting caught up in these images that make my life look about a thousand times cooler than it actually is. The way I feel today is best captured in this picture I took of Norms (and subsequently Instagrammed obviously) stationed at my feet since 8am.

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As Seen on TV: Today Show Coats Under $100

Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Can’t think of a better way to start the week then over at the Today Show, right? This was such a fun segment to put together, especially since I am a very selfish person (I’m an only child, it isn’t my fault) and happen to need a new coat badly- so this became my excuse to scout and shop for fashionable finds under $100.
You can view the segment HERE (tried to get all fancy and embed it but just couldn’t get it to work, go figure.)
Below, the 5 coats that I fell in love with and featured this morning. Take a look and let me know which is your favorite- I can’t buy all 5, so consider your comments to be my straw poll to decide which one(s) are going to take up permanent real estate in my coat closet.
Look 1: Caped Crusader
So sophisticated and glamorous, not to mention easy to wear,  the cape is the must-have shape for Winter. Two style notes though- first off, capes really are best worn with jeans or trousers, they look pretty silly with skirts. And secondly, make sure you have a bag option that doesn’t involve going over the shoulder, because it just isn’t physically possible  to make that work out comfortably. Trust me, I tried. 

Worthington Cape- $74.99 at www.jcp.com

Look 2: Orange Crush
The great thing about a coat- it covers everything, so it matches everything. If you have a closet full of neutrals, seek out a colorful coat and all of the sudden, you are no longer that predictable girl always dressed in black and grey. Even if you are underneath- you will at least have them fooled temporarily.  Love the lines on this coat- gives it a very modern feel, making it seem all fancy and expensive, even though it isn’t. 
Fire Lily Burnt Orange Coat- $91.00 at www.lulus.com

Look 3: Coat Gone Wild
Combining two big trends for Fall- animal prints and men’s car coat silhouettes, this coat from Old Navy is a subtle and sexy option. You want your coat to make a statement, but not too much of one considering how often you will be wearing it. Perfect for dressing up or down, I especially love this style for taller frames. If you are on the shorter side though, you can totally pull it off- just seek out a coat cut for petites- altering the car coat style too much can off set the proportions so you lose that menswear effect. 
Wool-Blend Car Coat- $99.94 at www.oldnavy.com

Look 4: Posh Parka
The perfect mix of fancy and function- adding a simple faux fur collar to a utilitarian classic makes it effortlessly glamorous.  And who doesn’t love tucking in under a warm hood? Note- on the runway, we saw models sporting coats in at least 2 sizes too big- it is all about the slouchiness- like an outerwear take on boyfriend jeans. Oh- and a lazy girl fashion tip- if you are avid online shopper like I am, sign up for www.ShopItToMe.com, where I came across this coat.  When you create your profile, you can specify you want to be notified when outerwear from your favorite brands and retailers goes on sale in your size and voila- deals appear right in your inbox. 
 Style & Co Parka- $68.99 at www.ShopItToMe.com

Look 5: Cropped Shearling
Part aviator, part mountain man- the cut is figure flattering and feminine, while still allowing for ultimate warmth.  This one from Lulus is a practical and on-trend alternative to last season’s motorcyle jacket craze. Especially since shearling can be a very overwhelming material on a smaller frame, the close-to-the-body cut here is key. Obsessed. 
Urban Behavior Jacket- $81.00 at www.lulus.com

 

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As Seen on TV: “Today Show” Back-to-School Fashions

Monday, August 15th, 2011

This morning I shared back-to-school fashions on the Today Show- it was an intense segment to put together, but once I had every look completed to my (very picky) liking and saw the kids all lined up in a row, it was well worth the 500 pieces of clothing called in, sorted through and ultimately returned. It is crazy to think how much prep goes into what will amount to less than five minutes. But, in my experience, the more effort you put in pre-segment, the more effortless it will look, and I obsess over segments that feel like completely relaxed conversations where a camera just happens to be there.  So, hopefully this segment felt like that. You guys can be the judge of that.

Anyway- onto the good stuff. If you loved the outfits as much as I did and want to know where you can find the pieces featured, I pasted a little cheat sheet below. To see the segment and the article with more details on Today.com, click HERE.

Pre-School: The trend is MIX, NOT MATCH- kids this little can get away with it, and it encourages them to have fun with fashion and express their personality. Because we all know getting dressed in the morning is about so much more than just putting on clothes, right?

ISABELLA:
-Mini Boden Cardigan- $56.00 at www.bodenusa.com
-Crocs Jaunt Rainboots- $34.99 at www.crocs.com
-Kicky Pants Tights- $18.00 at www.innovative-baby.com
-Old Navy Lunch Bag- $7.94 at www.oldnavy.com

ALEX:
-H&M Striped Tee- $12.95 at H&M stores
-Old Navy Camo Pants- $16.94 at www.oldnavy.com
-Old Navy Vest- $26.94 at www.oldnavy.com
-Old Navy Lunchbox- $10 at www.oldnavy.com
-Sperry Top-siders- $30 at www.striderite.com

Elementary School: Inspired by the bright pants on the runway, but translated into denim for fashion and function, COLOR DENIM is the perfect new spin on the back-to-school classic.

JULIANA:
-Joe’s Kids Pencil Jean- $49.00 at www.joesjeans.com
-Crocs Hi Top Sneakers- $49.99 at www.crocs.com
-H&M Butterfly Cardigan- $19.95 at H&M Stores
-Total Girl Backpack- $34.99 at www.jcp.com

K-LA:
-Jumping Beans Polka-Dot Thermal- $18.00 at www.kohls.com
-MiniBoden Classic Jeans- $34.00 at www.bodenusa.com
-Old Navy Sneakers- $10.00 at www.oldnavy.com
-Total Girl Messenger Bag- $34.99 at www.jcp.com

Middle School: A personal favorite here, COZY KNITS- think plush, yummy sweaters that one could wear in a ski lodge curled up by a fire or on a Arctic fishing trip, if you will.

JENNA:
-H&M Ivory Sweater- $24.95 at H&M stores
-Joe’s Jean Legging- $49.00 at www.joesjeans.com
-Mudd Boots- $54.99 at www.kohls.com
-Mudd Messenger Bag- $44.00 at www.kohls.com

SOLOMON:
-Superdry USA Buffalo Zip-Up- $250.00 at www.superdry.com
-Urban Pipeline Pants- $42.00 at www.kohls.com
-Land’s End Alpine Boots- $59.50 at www.landsend.com

High School: Combine BASICS WITH BRIGHTS- oranges, corals, reds, greens are best anchored with tones of khaki, beige and brown. So you can get colorful but stay polished- and the separates can transition well into suitably sophisticated outfits for college interviews and after-school jobs.

GABRIELLA:
-H&M Blouse- $39.95 at H&M Stores
-Tommy Hilfiger Wedges- $85.00 at www.amazon.com
-H&M Jeans- $29.95 at H&M Stores

JERRY:
-Ditch Plains Button Down- $40.00 at www.jcp.com
-Lands’ End Kids Zipper Sweater- $39.50 at www.landsend.com
-Boden Chinos- $78.00 at www.bodenusa.com
-Tommy Hilfiger Laptop Case- $30 at www.tommy.com
-Rugged Boot- $49.95 at H&M Stores


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Today Show 7/24: What To Pack

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Hope you guys were able to catch my Today Show segment sharing my personal packing essentials. Over the past 5 years of sharing beauty and fashion finds all over the country, I have been lucky (well, in most cases!) to have hundreds of changes to hone my short-trip packing skills. And here are some of my tried and true stand-bys:

  • An oversized Sir Alistair Rai scarf that I use as a blanket on the plane, a sarong on the beach, a dress for post-beach activities and a halter paired with jeans for a night out. Oh- and of course, it makes a great scarf too- love it with a white burnout tee and J Brand 10″ skinnies.
  • Caftans are a huge trend right now-  but when it comes to travel, they are timeless. Right now I love the Completely Me by Liz Lange Long Caftan worn as is to the beach by day (hey, I work in beauty, I gotta cover everything up from the sun- it is in my professional code of conduct or something!) and then, cinched with, yes, you guessed it- a J. Crew Skinny Metallic Belt for sophisticated glamour by night.
  • The more giant Dannijo necklaces I pack, the less clothes I have to bring. They change every outfit you pair them with- and many can also be looped around the wrist and worn as big statement bracelets. I have said it before, and I will say it again- I love love love Dannijo.
  • Any fabric with stretch is going to travel well. Spiegel has a jersey collection that I really like- packs up small, doesn’t wrinkle, and they have an Infinity Dress that is pretty damn cool. On the show this morning, I wore my travel-wear surprise- a Jay Godfrey dress that doesn’t look like it would be the most comfortable, wrinkle free thing in my closet, but it is. I bring it on every work trip I have and never have to so much as faux steam it in the bathroom- it always arrives looking freshly pressed.
  • For packing tools- of course, you gotta have the Victorinox Travel Gear Packmaster Envelopes. I swear by ‘em, you can read more here. Tissue paper is also key- I save it from beauty deliveries I get solely to use when packing to wrap around anything that could potentially wrinkle to keep creases at bay. Simple but effective. Then- you gotta throw in some Shout Wipes and Gal Pal deodorant erasers- nobody wants to have to pack extra just in case you encounter a stain (which I inevitably always do.) These are my version of Fashionable Traveler’s Insurance- and they have not failed me yet.

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Ode To: J. Crew Skinny Metallic Belts

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

What a difference a skinny belt can make. Specifically, a metallic skinny belt. It doesn’t HAVE to be metallic, of course. But if you want versatility, it is the way to go.

I was reminded of my love for J. Crew skinny belts twice today. First when getting dressed this morning. My husband looked at my Haute Hippie Tuxedo Shirt Dress and said I looked like I had a sack on. Two seconds later, belt secured around my waist- he loved the outfit. Go figure. Literally. Ha ha.

A few hours later, my producer at Today Show called to see if I could do a segment Friday morning about packing essentials.

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