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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Channel Chanel

Welcome to Channel Chanel. There's something for everyone:
for the environmentalist: Rue Cambon Shopping Bag {$2,525}
for the collector: the paris-moscow pieces
for the it girl: fall '09 it bag
for the glamazon: the latest makeup collection
for the heiress: alligator & python flap bag {$10,200}

for the rocker: CC guitar/bag
for the film lover: Coco Before Chanel
for me: cream & black ballerina flats

Photos: #2,3,4 & 6 bagsnob.com

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posted by TheBeautyFile at 8:45 AM 27 Comments

Monday, June 29, 2009

Here's to You! {Ms. Elaine Robinson}


With wedding season in full bloom, I have my eyes on the prettiest makeup trends for those blushing brides. I watched The Graduate this past weekend & became enamored by Katherine Ross' look {& Dustin Hoffman's boyish haircut/grin}.

To create those soft, innocent doe eyes, pile on the false eyelashes, add two coats of a voluminous black mascara & finish with a deep, black eyeliner. Next, dust a barely-there pop of pink blush right to the cheeks for a subtle lift. A nude, natural lip will complete this 'summer-of-love' glamorous bridal look. Check below for the complete shopping list!!


Shopping List:
Eyes:
Falsies: shu uemura False Eyelashes in Slant Black
Liner: Le Metier de Beaute Precision Liquid Eyeliner, Noir
Mascara: DIORSHOW, L'Oreal Voluminous,
YSL 'Everlong'
Face:
Blush: NARS Orgasm,
Bobbi Brown Apricot, Nectar or Pale Pink
Lips:
Juicy Tubes Smoothie Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss in Spring Fling {An Angelina Jolie staple}
or
Lancome Color Fever Lipstick in Old Flame {worn by Kate Winslet at the Oscars}

Photo Creds: from all across the internet/flickr- photo #2 is from Vanity Fair.

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posted by TheBeautyFile at 8:42 AM 26 Comments

Friday, June 26, 2009

My Stylish Friend's Closet: Take a Peek!

My close friend, Ms. K, has some of the most devastatingly beautiful handbags around. I look to her each year to advise on the must-have accessory. Each year, her collection grows & with her latest acquisition, I felt that she needed some recognition. Take a looksie:

She just got this stunning Balenciaga {City in Galet} today!
Wear it in good health!!

The Marc Jacobs she sported this winter...
Another fabulous Balenciaga {Day bag, rubyred}

Chanel Classic Flap: uber-chic & gorgeous

Balenciaga clutch...perfect color, style & deliciously buttery leather

Valentino Flower Bag: not yet purchased, but on her mind...

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posted by TheBeautyFile at 2:21 PM 35 Comments

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Photo Story: Pass it On!

The lovely bloggers, Brunch at Saks & life is Bananas, tagged me in a quite fun, little game...I love games! The rules are as follows:
* Open my first photo folder
* Scroll down to the 10th photo
* Post that photo and story on my blog
* Tag five {or more} friends to do the same
I now present to you, photo #10!

Now, here's the story...Day #1 of my honeymoon, December 31st, 2006! I had just arrived with my hubby {of one week} at our hotel in Cabo, Mexico. Being that it was New Years Eve AND we were newlyweds, we were in major celebration mode. Our room in this hotel was right on the water & we could see the beautiful, El Arco from our balcony. That night, there was an amazing party downstairs with fire throwing ladies & wonderful frozen drinks. I don't remember much about the party in particular, but I do remember lounging on an orange blanket for the majority of the next day. We took long walks on the beach, got massages {twice} & ate incredible food...I loved every second of it!

I tag these bloggerinas to play along:
Gals in the Know
Down & Out Chic
That Girl is Hoisin
Underfunded Heiress
My So-called Fabulous Life
Life is Bananas
High Heeled Foot in the Door

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posted by TheBeautyFile at 11:34 PM 9 Comments

Whoa, Momma!

These stunning mothers are incredible both on &
off screen. Who's your favorite hot mom?


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posted by TheBeautyFile at 9:05 AM 21 Comments

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

A Site to be Seen {Citizen Couture}

I recently discovered the blog, Citizen Couture, by Jason, an ex-accountant turned brilliant fashion photographer. Inspired by The Sartorialist, he began his project during fashion week & has captured many stunning photos to date. I suggest subscribing to his feed.

Isn't her makeup understated yet fierce?
From top {Maryna Linchuk, Claire Alonso, Hana on a bike, Du Juan, Raquel Zimmermann, Milla Jovovitch, Barbie Girls, Hanelli Mustaparta}

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posted by TheBeautyFile at 9:13 AM 19 Comments

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Shades of Red






Photo Credits:
Monica Bellucci {Cannes 2009 in Dior makeup} via Talking Makeup, Christian Louboutin Altadama PeepToe Pumps {Saks}, Kate Bosworth {Getty Images}, Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick {Saks}, Kate Blanchett {Vanity Fair}, Dolce & Gabbana Platform Pumps {Saks}, Doetzen & Posen {CFDA Awards}, Gucci Large Hobo in Coral {Saks}

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posted by TheBeautyFile at 8:48 AM 21 Comments

Monday, June 22, 2009

Summer Reading List


Don't get stuck at the beach reading last week's In Touch...

Here are the top twelve "not-so-chick-lit" beach reads compiled by the NY Times, shared by moi:

Best Friends Forever: by Jennifer Weiner
*Commencement: by J. Courtney Sullivan*
Dune Road: by Jane Green
Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire: by Margot Berwin
My Judy Garland Life: by Susie Boyt
Perfection: A Memoir of Betrayal and Renewal: by Julie Metz
Queen Takes King: by Gigi Levangie Grazer
Shanghai Girls: by Lisa See
Summer House: by Nancy Thayer
The Wedding Girl: by Madeleine Wickham
Trouble: by Kate Christensen
Twenties Girl: by Sophie Kinsella

*My pick for top summer read. In recent reviews it has been compared to Curtis Sittenfeld's Prep, which is in my opinion, one of the decade's best novels.*

However, the first book on my nightstand these days is Twilight, as urgently recommended by Monica at Ciao, Chessa! {check out her post on her Twilight obsession today!} and the rest of the world...I might be the absolute last person on earth to read these, but I will devour them all!

photo via August Love

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posted by TheBeautyFile at 9:46 AM 30 Comments

Friday, June 19, 2009

Fridays Breed Hair Envy

posted by TheBeautyFile at 9:16 AM 28 Comments