Eugenia Kim for Target

Straw Fedora

Green with Black/White Trim

Eugenia Kim for Target

Straw Fedora

Black with Sequin Trim

I managed to hunt down these limited edition Eugenia Kim for Target fedoras pictured above at a local Target.  They are sold out on Target’s website, but I have 1 of each for sale on eBay. If you are interested, click here to visit the sale page for the green fedora and click here to visit the sale page for the black one.  The sale ends on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010.

Glossy Kissez,

DRBrooklyn730

MAC Pret-A-Papier Collection

I stopped by the new MAC store in Times Square this week to check out the Pret-A-Papier collection.  I thought I was not going to pick up anything from the collection because it is for the neutral lovers out there, while I’m a lover of brights, but of course I still walked out with a few items.  My picks were: Dressmaker, Dressmaker Lipstick, Fold and Tuck Lipglass, Light Over Dark Mineralize Blush Duo and Tissueweight Eye Shadow.  Check out more pictures and swatches after the jump:   (more…)

Check out my video on my thoughts of the MAC Art Supplies Collection plus the items I picked for my makeup collection.

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I was invited to meet Fred Allard, the creative director of Nine West, who helped me pick out the styles featured in the video and told me what the trends are for Spring/Summer 2010. Check out a list of keywords, inspired by my conversation with him, of what to expect:

• Tribal
• Studs
• Nautical
• 80s
• Romantic
• Satin
• Pastels
• Blue
• Metallics
• Rose Gold
• Western

Check out my Nine West haul above that ended up being courtesy of Nine West (I thought I was just there to see what new styles Nine West was launching and trying on my faves for the video and to my surprise they were gifted to me. It was a total surprise so a million zillion thank yous to them. Of course, for the FTC police out there, all of the statements made in the video are solely my opinion and I did not receive any additional consideration for the video besides the shoes and clutch shown).

Styles mentioned in this video (in order of appearance):

1. Carley in Black Patent Leather – wearable during any season.
2. Chocolata in Black – great with skinny jeans.
3. Masqureder in Pink Multi – wear with a black dress or be daring and wear with another print.
4. Rhett Satin Envelope Clutch in Pink Multi

A big thanks to Nine West, Fred Allard, the Nine West PR girls, Attention!, Sarah for setting up the meeting and the shoot, and James for producing the video.

Glossy Kissez,

DRBrooklyn730

My pants have been hemmed to wear with heels. That is a problem if your commute to work, like mine, is over an hour long by bus and/or train and you will most likely be standing on stilts the entire way. By the time I get to work my back is killing me and my feet have been obliterated by my uncomfortable heels. Wearing flats is not an option since I would rather hurt my back than ruin my expensive trousers.

I shared my gripes with one of the ladies I met at the GlamourGals Beauty Blogger Luncheon and right then and there she gave me the solution to all of my problems. She directed me over to Shefinds.com where I scoured through the website to find the invention that will save the hems of my pants. The genius is called Zakkerz. See the video above to learn how it works.

Not only does Zakkerz claim to save my pants from getting giant holes on their hems, they also protect them from getting soaked in a muddy puddle on rainy days. I’m going to look mighty fine in rain boots and rolled up dress pants ha ha ha. Luckily I don’t care what I look like on my way to work as long as I look great when I’m in the office.

Upon discovering the Zackkerz website, I ordered a pair immediately, resisting the urge to buy 2 sets at once (one to keep at home and one to keep in my purse for the occasional surprise flash flood) to test one out first and see if they truly work. I’ll let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed!

Have you tried Zakkerz or is this post the answer to your prayers? Let us know in a comment below.

Glossy Kissez,

DRBrooklyn730

Nine West

Ziz

Color: Black (more colors available)

Retail Price: $88.95

I ordered these cute ankle boots on Tuesday night and they arrived at my home the next day. So I have to say: Zappos I’m impressed! Not only was shipping free, but it was lightning fast as well. I usually don’t order shoes online, especially when I have little to no experience with a brand. Luckily Zappos has a 365-day free returns policy that makes shopping for shoes online anxiety-free.

I love these booties by the way. They are stylish and comfortable. You can dress them up or down. I plan on wearing these to work and on the weekends.

Glossy Kissez,

DRBrooklyn730

I wanted to share some of my Sephora favorites since they are having a Friends & Family sale on Sephora.com. With so many products, one could use a little direction.

Here are some of my must haves:

Urban Decay – Eyeshadow Primer Potion: My holy grail eyeshadow primer. Won’t wear any without this under it.

DDF – Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew: If you are looking for a light weight moisturizer that sinks right in, this is for you.

Make Up For Ever – What’s not to love? I am a fan of their super pigmented eyeshadows, foundations, HD concealer, HD powder, and Aqua Eyes eye liners.

Bliss – Steep Clean Mask: For that deep clean feeling. One bottle has lasted forever. I use it about once a week, whenever I feel like I need a “steep clean.”

Bliss – Ingrown Eliminating Pads and Get Out Of Hair: Having curly hair does not come without its price. I use these two products to alleviate the irritation and prevent the ingrown hairs that plague me. I have yet to find drugstore products that give me comparable results.

Nars – Blush: Super Orgasm is my favorite shade. It has chunky gold glitter, but just tap your blush brush and it falls right out. The color is worth the couple of taps of your brush.

Nars - Bronzing Powder: This bronzer in Laguna is my go to product to add some life to my complexion.

For 20% off of your order enter code FF2009 at checkout. Sale ends on November 2nd, 2009.

Happy Shopping & Glossy Kissez,

DRBrooklyn730

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Sequin Jewelry

Filigree Flower Earrings

Color: Amethyst

Retail Price: $75

Gilt Price: $24

Sequin Jewelry

Three Chain and Flower Brooch Necklace

Color: Gold

Retail Price: $120

Gilt Price: $44

I will think about these babies for the 2-3 weeks it will take for them to get home. Usually items don’t take that long to ship from Gilt Groupe but I am willing to wait because of the money I am saving. If you are a fashionista that appreciates quality and likes to invest in pieces that will last for years, if not forever, this is a site you need to join. I love flower earrings so I could not pass on those Filigree Flower Earrings. Those purple gems make them even more adorable. I would pair them with a purple dress. Maybe not purple to not be so matchy matchy. Perhaps another color outfit without any prints. Something about that Three Chain and Flower Brooch Necklace screams vintage chic. I just need to find the perfect little black dress to pair with the necklace.

Glossy Kissez,

DRBrooklyn730

I went to the  MAC Make-up Art Cosmetics Collection unveiling party in Soho in NYC yesterday and picked up a few items from the collection. The collection will be officially released on August 20th, 2009 in the United States. Check out swatches below:

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