Have a Glamorous Weekend! {I Heart Richard Avedon}

I've been thinking about how beautiful these photos were at the ICP {Int'l Center of Photography} all day. I had to post more Avedon!

From top:
1. Suzy Parker & Robin Tattersall in Madame Gres at the Moulin Rouge, 1957
2. Dovima with elephants in Dior, for Harper's Bazaar, September 1955
3. Suzy Parker in Dior, Paris Studio, Paris France August 1956
4. Dovima in Balenciaga, Cafe de Deux Magots, Paris 1955
5. Dorian Leigh evening dress by Piguet, lie St.-Louis, Paris, August 1949

Photos via here

Friday Reviews: Tried & Loved!

To Visit:

Richard Avedon at the
International Center of Photography in NYC
{incredible exhibit, fabulous photos from his early years}

To Escape:Sonoma: Lavender Country
{haven't been, but want to go!}
See article in Times here

To Get:

Bobbi Brown:
1. Illuminating Bronzing Powder
{$33, with dreamy names which include:
Antigua, Maui, Barbados & Aruba}
2. Creamy Lip Color
{$22, These little gems recently converted
me into a devout lipstick lover!}

To Read:

Tell all article about fashion designer turned
uber-controversial blogger, Eric Gaskins.
Read Thursday Styles article here

To Rent:The Visitor
{Heartwarming, brilliant & charming.
It captured my heart & will surely grab yours.}

Blog-spiration: English Muse & Ms. Muse

Two of my favorite blogs for dreamy photos & beautiful inspiration are
English Muse & Ms. Muse. I decided it was time to pay them a tribute.

There is something so magical about this apartment.

Marilyn Monroe bought champagne in 1962.

All photos via English Muse or Ms. Muse {two of my absolute favorite blogs!}

Hair Accessories Are the New Fine Jewelry

Fall is time to break out the glamorous headband.

Try the zipper trend out!
While you're at it, why not also go for some sparkle?
How can you resist a satin bow band in maroon?

{Top & bottom: Forever 21, for under $10 each}
{Middle: Bloomingdales, $30}
Big, wavy locks are always a "yes."
Spray your hair back, tease it up & finish with
a simply adorned bobby pin {or five!}
{Top: Pearl Trim Bobby Pin, Forever 21, $2.80}
{Bottom: Metallic Grossgrain Clips, Jennifer Ouellette, $27 each}

The HUGE pony is in.
Use a fun, beaded accessory to tie it together.

{Viv & Ingrid, $24}
A simple bun is chic & neat, but why not
add some dazzle with a gem or a rosebud?

{Top: Sparkle Bow Bobbi Pins, Banana Republic, $12}
{Bottom: Rose Pins, Forever 21, $3.80}

Hair photos via Allure

TBF's 100th Blog Day Giveaway!!!

Happy 100th day of posting to me!!
Over the last 100 days you have given me so very much.
Now it's time for me to give back to you!

Thank you ALL for making me feel so
at home in the blogging world!

The fabulous online shop, The Inglenook Decor, is sponsoring my
100th posting day giveaway! The Inglenook Decor is full
of beautiful & affordable goodies "for your urban cottage."
The shop combines the Modern Vintage look with the
Shabby {Chic} feel for all-around antique glamour.

The winner of this giveaway will be able to choose
from one of the following stylish gifts for the home:

A punchy Candle Holder Curl
or
The Flock of Birds with Three Double Hooks!

TBF's contest rules: You have three chances to win!!

1) Check out The Inglenook Decor and leave a comment here! (entry #1)
2) Are you a follower of The Beauty File? If so, you will automatically receive a second entry! (entry #2)
3) Post this giveaway to your blog, Facebook, or Twitter or link The Beauty File to your blogroll, and leave separate comment to let me know. (entry #3)

-US Entries only, please {sorry!}

-Comments will close on Thursday August 6th, 2009 at 6PM EST
-Winner will be chosen Friday, August 7th, 2009 at 6PM EST

Lots of luck & thank you all!!
xoxo

photos via unknown, Luphia Loves & Coco + Kelley

Street Style Blogs: July Heats Up

Is anything cuter?

via Hanneli Mustaparta

One of my favorite fashion bloggers, Garance Dore.
Sizzling photo via Jak & Jil
Love everything in this photo:
heart sunglasses, big smile, sunny yellow top.
via Garance Dore

Perfect summer dress by Michael Kors.
via Citizen Couture
Gorgeous hair, lightweight dress, chic sandals.
via The Sartorialist

**Be sure to check back tomorrow for TBF's 100th-day-of-blog-posting fabulous GIVEAWAY!!**

Get the Look: The Elegant Bronze Eye

After spotting these glamorous bronze eyes in Allure,
I decided to try the look out for myself.

I love this look for formal affairs like a black tie wedding.
When accompanied with a black dress, classic jewels &
some knock out heels, you might give the bride a run
for her money!

What I used, aka The Shopping List

{All from Bobbi Brown}:

1. Eye Shadow
-Base: Long Wear Cream Shadow in Beach Honey
-All over lid: Metallic Eye Shadow in Burnt Sugar
-Highlight under brow: Shimmer Was Eye Shadow in Champagne
-Dab of light in inner eye: Long Wear Cream Shadow in Bellini

2. Eyeliner {use Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush}
-Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Mahogany Ink

TIPS:

a. trick is to dab a small amount onto brush & wipe off most of product, use very little & run brush gently back and forth along your eye line.

b. To make eyes look wider, start from inner corners of eyes & bring line all the way out {even a little further than natural eye}. Line bottom, but do not line water line {inside the eye} if your eyes are not large.

3. Mascara
-I always use DIOR, DIORSHOW in Black {6M}

4. Concealer {Under Eye}
-Creamy Concealer in Warm Ivory
{Put concealer & powder underneath the eyes to prevent makeup from running down face}