Spritzy Spring: selected scents

Fresh Brown Sugar: The sparkling citrus notes of Sicilian lemon and tangerine are warmed by caramel, amber, and sugared magnolia, forming a light and zesty formula. available at Sephora.

 Annick Goutal Le Mimosa: this perfume is inspired solely by the yellow mimosa flower that blooms each spring in the South of France. Fruity peach, white musk, sandalwood, and powdery iris and anise mingle together in a light and sweet aroma. available March 1 at Bloomingdale's.

 By Kilian: This exotic scent is a transporting cocktail of refreshing geranium and citrus for lightness, patchouli and sandalwood for depth, pink pepper for a kick; a Turkish rose oil magically ties it all together. available at Lucky Scent.

 Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh: A spin-off Jacobs' original Daisy perfume, Eau So Fresh combines raspberry, wild rose, and warm plum it's juicy but still light and crisp. available in February at DaisyMarcJacobs 

 Atelier Cologne Vanilla Insensee: This eclectic mix of ingredients like vanilla, lime, coriander, jasmine, and vetiver makes this scent utterly irresistible.available at at Atelier Cologne.

 Chloe Love: Besides loving the sleek bottle, the fragrance itself is a crush-worthy combo of sexy and powdery with floral and musky notes. available at Saks Fifth Avenue. 

Cartier Cartier de Lune: Built around a picked-under-the-moon bouquet of white flowers like honeysuckle, wild rose, cyclamen, bindweed, and lily of the valley, the sheer, modern scent is floral at its heart, but layered with crisp juniper berries and sweet and spicy pink pepper for some bite, and musky and woody basenotes for a sexy come hither quality perfect for a midnight rendezvous. available at Cartier.

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ALICE by Temperley Lace playsuit

 

 

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Doutzen Kroes' Baby Phyllon

Introducing Phyllon Joy Gorre!

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Meet Oprah Winfrey's Half-Sister

 

She was the family secret that Oprah Winfrey called "one of the greatest surprises" of her life.

But on Monday's Oprah Winfrey Show, Patricia, the media mogul's half-sister, stepped forward in a very public way.

During the show, Winfrey revealed that she learned she had a sister last October, saying the discovery "left me speechless." She was 9-years-old and living with her father in Tennessee when her mother, Vernita Lee, became pregnant with a daughter, Patricia, who was given up for adoption. Born in 1963 in Milwaukee, Patricia would later live in a series of foster homes until the age of 7. She was then adopted, but said her childhood was "difficult."

Tracing her roots took years of perseverance but Patricia finally discovered her mother – and her half-sister.

"I received this big old package of information in the mail," Patricia said during Monday's interview. "And it has all of my birth information in it. I was like, 'Oh my god. I have a family.' " 

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Natalie Portman’s One-of-a-Kind Engagement Ring

When it came to designing Natalie Portman‘s engagement ring, the star’s choreographer fiancé, Benjamin Millepied, relied on his leading lady and the art of ballet for inspiration. Looking to create a one-of-a-kind love token to reflect Portman’s unique sensibilities, Millepied called on former dancer pal and jewelry designer Jamie Wolf. “Ben was exceptionally thoughtful and dedicated and patient to make sure we had everything right,” Wolf explained to InStyle. “We wanted everything about the ring to speak to things that are important to Natalie.” The glittering diamond-encrusted design centers around an antique diamond, surrounded by certified conflict-free stones and made of recycled platinum  thus appealing to Portman’s earth-friendly and vegan lifestyle. And much like Millepied, the designer always incorporates her own dance discipline into her pieces. “My career with the New York City Ballet definitely influenced the aesthetics of my designs; everything I love has a distinct femininity to it, a certain ease and grace,” Wolf told the magazine in November. “To quote one of my favorite ballet teachers, ‘No one wants to see how hard you are working.’” We’re sure the Oscar nominated bride-to-be can relate to that! Read more at InStyle.com–Justine Harman

Stars Get Haute at Paris Couture Shows!

GLAM IN GUCCI

Jessica Alba balances sweet sparkle with all-out sex appeal in a draped-one shoulder sheath at a French Vogue dinner honoring Frida Giannini, the creative director of Gucci. 

FRINGE BENEFITS

Also at the Vogue/Gucci dinner, the always-stylish Diane Kruger goes for all-out glamour in an tiered halter dress with an intricately beaded bodice and sleek metallic sandals. 

BRING IT ON

Longtime Chanel fan Kirsten Dunst belts her silky navy dress, adding a tailored blazer to complement her retro '40s-inspired beauty.

SHINE ON

The Tron star is a perfect fit for the futuristic Armani Privé's show, which she attended in a clinging metallic V-neck sheath and understated gold clutch. 

FRONT ROW FANATIC

Kruger, a onetime face of Chanel, attends the line's January 25 spring/summer couture show in a smart beaded shift and gorgeous two-tone sandals.

FLOWER GIRL

Trendsetter Alexa Chung turns up at the Etam launch on January 24 in a retro orange, white and black short-sleeved, polka-dotted frock with a cheeky floral accent.

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3 Eyeliner looks provided by make up experts..

Eyeliner is a makeup basic!! but don't think you have to be relegated to just one type. It's one of makeup's most adaptable staples a daytime and nighttime essential that instantly transforms your look by creating shape and giving definition to your peepers. Ready to master the art of eyeliner in 2011? here's how to flip the switch on your regular routine and inject some drama, softness, or polish into your look with three easy eyeliner tips.

On the Inside —Lining the waterline, or inner rim of the eye, adds intensity and extra definition, and creates the illusion of a thicker, fuller lash line. Gilbert Soliz, Lead Artist for the Sephora PRO Beauty Team, tells us how.

The Tips: "Start with a sharpened pencil, but rub it down a bit on the back of your hand so it's not too sharp. While looking in the mirror, tilt your chin up a few inches and use a finger on your free had to press lightly inward and up on your lid (or down, depending on which lid you're lining) to flip the lash line forward and expose the roots of your lashes. Using a smudge-proof or waterproof liner, wiggle your pencil in between the roots of the lashes from inner to outer corner. You want to deposit plenty of color, so the product adheres and sits well at the root of the lashes, but don't go too far into the waterline, or the product vanishes when coming in contact with the eye."

Smudge It Out—A blended, smudged line is the easiest way to make your eyes pop and finish your overall look. Keep it light for an effortless, low-key vibe, or for more drama, pile on the liner and go extra smoky. MAC Senior Artist, Keri Blair, shows us a trick to making the look last.

The Tips: "Start by lining inside the waterline or very close to the lash line with a black pencil. Then use the pencil to apply small dots as close to the lash line as possible. Take a soft, tapered brush dipped in a neutral eyeshadow and gently blend the pencil line out with the tip of the brush for a soft, smudgy look. Setting the pencil with eyeshadow helps keep your artfully smudged line in place."

Just Wing It—A thick, defined line with a winged embellishment creates the ideal almond-shaped eye. It's what you get when you mix elegance and retro with a dash of sex kitten. M.A.C.'s Keri Blair weighs in: 

 The Tips: "I find that a gel-based liner is easier to control than a liquid liner. However, liquid liner will often look a bit more dramatic (with liquid liner, start by lightly tracing a line with a pencil, then go over it with liquid liner). Using the side or length of an eyeliner brush, apply gel liner starting near the inner corner of the eye as close to the lash line as possible. (It's best to use a freestanding mirror so you can look down into the mirror with a stretched out lid). For a more intense look, thicken the line toward the outer edge of the eye. Next, starting on the outer edge of your line, slightly extend and wing out your eye liner. For the feline-inspired look without an the retro feel, pick a gel liner in a rich, gem-colored shade instead of the typical black." Easily fix any liquid or gel liner mistakes with snap-and-go makeup remover buds.

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Spring 2011 Nail Trends

What do pastels, metallic grays, and sleek nudes have in common? They're all part of the gorgeous and utterly fresh 2011 nail polish trends. Shades typically lighten up each spring, but instead of going sheer, this year's crop of pastels stays rich and creamy think smooth purples, bright blues, and yummy peach-tinged pinks. Plus, the nude lacquers spotted at a plethora of spring shows (like Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, and Yigal Azrouel) are having their moment, and those looking for punched up hits of color won't be disappointed either: Bright, bold lacquers are making an appearance, and some optically intriguing shades of gun metal are popping up, too. So, get ready to totally transform your digits in 2011 with our ultimate guide to spring nail polishes—talk about a cheap thrill!

Back to Nature Nudes: Nude-as-naked nails look refreshingly demure, yet provocative. Make sure your polish comes in a high-gloss formula so you don't end up looking like you have mannequin hands. Above, from left: Karen Walker Spring 2011 image via CND; Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Naked, available in mid-January at Deborah Lippmann; Essie Nail Polish in Sand Tropez, available in February at Essie.

The Blues Clues: Whether it's Robin's Egg or Tiffany's Box, this pale blue shade has got "Spring" written all over it. Above, from left: Nicholas K Spring 2011 image courtesy of Dashing Diva/Eric Yu; Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Barracuda,  available in February at drugstores nationwide; Priti NYC in Forget Me Not, available at Priti NYC.

Peachy-Keen Pink: Need a polish that'll make your tan shine? This is it, ladies. Above, from left: Dior Nail Vernis in Pink Boa,  available at Nordstrom; Priti NYC Nail Polish in September Charm, available at Priti NYC;

 Lovely in Lavender:  Purple nails are our secret weapon. Dusty purples, saturated lavenders, and shiny heliotropes look great with most skin tones. Above, from left: Nicholas K Spring 2011 image courtesy of Dashing Diva/Eric Yu; Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Violet Diva, available in March at Estee Lauder; Priti NYC Nail Polish in Geisha Girl,  available at Priti NYC.

 Gun-Metal Grays: Don't forget about those metallics! Give your digits the full metal treatment with pearlescent polishes. The future is now!
Above, from left: Chanel Le Vernis in Black Pearl, available at Chanel; M.A.C. Champale Nail Polish in Very Important Platinum,, available at M.A.C.; 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2011 image courtesy of CND.

The Can't-Miss Topcoats: Give your polish an extra edge with a striking top coat that cracks over your color; one that adds a slick, holographic shimmer; or one that adds a gilded layer of nude shimmer. Above, from left: Chanel Pearl Drop available at Chanel; CND Copper Shimmer, available at ENail Supply; CND Perfectly Barely Shimmer (with Perfectly Bare Colour), available in March at CND; OPI Topcoat in Shatter available in January, visit OPI.com for locations.

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Honey Facial Mask Recipe

Who knew the honey sitting in your kitchen cabinet was your best resource for fighting skin care woes like pimples and dry skin? It's true, honey facial mask recipes have been used by generations of the most beauty astute women because honey moisturizes skin naturally, and it is a natural bacteria fighter for stubborn pimples. Honey also happens to be a great resource for those with sensitive skin who might have negative reactions to ingredient-loaded beauty products, and it is packed with antioxidants for those looking to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face.

Here are a couple ways you can use nature's sweetest resource:

Honey Facial Mask Recipe for Dry, Flaky Skin

Ingredients:
1 raw egg
1 tablespoon honey

Directions:
Mix together egg and honey. Spread onto your face and neck and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse well with tepid water.

Honey Facial Mask Recipe for Acne

Simply apply a scoop of honey to clean skin and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

To use honey as a spot treatment on pimples you picked at, put a drop of honey on your finger and gently pat it onto the infected area before bed. Cover overnight with a bandage. The honey will keep your skin and the oozing area sterile by fighting off bacteria. And as a bonus it will accelerate the healing process.

Golden globes hottest trends

Green: Celebs including Angelina Jolie (in Versace), Mila Kunis (in Vera Wang), Catherine Zeta-Jones (in Monique Lhuillier) and Elisabeth Moss (in Donna Karan) select the punchy hue for an eye-catching style statement. 

 Light Pink: Lea Michele beguiles in pleated Oscar de la Renta while Sandra Bullock offsets blunt bangs with an embellished Jenny Packham. Megan Fox is the ultimate siren in blushy Armani Privé, and Scarlett Johansson is demure in a retro, shimmering Elie Saab.

 Minimalist: Emma Stone and Claire Danes lend a pop of color to the red carpet in coral and pink Calvin Klein Collection sheaths, while Michelle Pfeiffer is timeless in bold cobalt by Roland Mouret – all without a sequin or bead in sight. 

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FENDI SPRING BAGS

Fendi Spring 2011 collection Savana Mini Mamma bag.

I AM IN LOVE WITH THESE BAGS!!! UGH FENDI I HAVE NEGLECTED YOU THE LAST FEW YEARS…BUT I AM SO GLAD YOU HAVE STEPPED YOUR GAME UP…BRAVO =)!

  I'm ultimately in love with this mustard yellow bag<3 For this autumn winter 2010 2011 Fendi collection, most of the bags are simple, in classic shapes, in pale palette and retro brown or orange-yellow. The models are a reminiscent of the 60 bags. The result is a very nice collection, with beautiful details.

Inna Panasenko

I originally saw her paintings on theblondesalad and I fell in love with them! I adore these paintings and have been looking for something to hang it in my bedroom! For the sake of SHOES LOVE <3

prada teddy keyrings

How adorable are these prada teddy keyrings? I want all of them!  they're available to purchase on Prada’s E-Shop. They make a great gift =)!