Spring Love: Chanel

Chanel's cosmetic creative director, Peter Philips, may have been on to something when he created this ultra chic and classic collection for spring. The genius behind creating collections that sell out before they officially hit department stores, is now reverting back to the classics! He’s created a beautiful collection that will undoubtedly be in high demand. After seasons of nail polishes ranging from fluorescent pink to mint green, it's nice to see that classics are back!

Lèvres Scintillantes lip gloss in Futile, $27; Empreinte De Chanel Highlighting Powder (limited edition), $65; Les 4 Ombre in Kaska Beige $56; Le Vernis Nail Colour in Inattendu, $23

Image courtesy of Chanel

-H.Kattan

Sssssmokin!!!!

I am loving everything from this Vogue Paris shoot for February 2010. Anja Rubik's makeup looks amazingly hot and compliments those exotic "pet" snake accessories. Are snakes the next big thing in the fashion world?

images courtesy of Vogue Paris

-H.Kattan

Courtney Love's Youtube Makeup Tutorial

Reality TV at its best? Courtney Love takes to Youtube for her "First and Last" makeup tutorial.

-H.Kattan

Get Your Shine On

The Goods: Pomellato's Vibrant Colorful Cocktail Rings

-Photograph by Jens Mortensen / Styled by Brooke Magnaghi for W Magazine

Clockwise from top: Pomellato’s 18k white gold, rhodolite and diamond ring, 18k white gold, tanzanite, purple spinel and sapphire ring, 18k white gold and diamond ring, 18k white gold, tsavorite and diamond ring, 18k white gold, pink tourmaline and pink sapphire ring, prices upon request. pomellato.it

-J.SAAB

Lucite Excitement

The clear plastic material that is Lucite catches just the right amount of sparkle and shine under light to add the perfect luminous touch to any outfit. This jewelry trend made a plethora of appearances on the Spring 2010 runways for designers Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Burberry. Lucite provides a super-luxe classic feel and makes any piece, whether shoes or jewels, more interesting. You're bound to grab a little more attention on your night out!

From Top: J. Mendel, abstract Lucite cuff, $450

Christian Louboutin for J. Mendel, Lucite-trim sandal, price upon request

Michael Kors, Lucite bubble necklace, $695

-Photographed by Svend Lindbaek for Elle Magazine

From top: Prada’s leather and polyvinyl bag, $1,650

Michael Kors’s leather bag with Lucite strap, $495

Giorgio Armani’s patent-leather and PVC shoe, $745

Fendi’s Plexiglas clutch, $910

Burberry’s Lucite bangle, $495

Dolce & Gabbana’s cotton, polyester and gold-plate tote, $895

-Photographed by Stephen Lewis for W Magazine / Styled by Brooke Magnaghi

Lucite Accessories Inspired From the Runway Through Photos

Photo Via StyleCaster.com

-J.SAAB

Chanel's New Lip on the Block

photo courtesy of Imaxtree

Earlier this week, Chanel sent models down the runway wearing a new shade of lipstick that will be part of the summer collection. The color, called Genial, is a vivid red and will be joining the Rouge Allure lip-color collection.

-H.Kattan

From Platinum to Silver? Kate Moss Goes Gray!!

Well the news it out, gray is here to stay! Indeed, we saw gray streaks all over the runway, and now that Kate Moss has died her blond locks silver, it's confirmed! But is it appealing? On the runway, exaggerated hair, makeup, clothes---AMAZING and a total necessity. In real life, not so much. My personal thoughts, designers are geniuses who have crystal balls into the fashion future. Sometimes we hate their ideas, but 6 months later we are obsessed! For the gray streaks, I'm not ruling it out. I think it has to be done very carefully. There is a fine line between looking fashionable and looking old.

I thought this quote from New York Magazine was very interesting and although controversial, it has a good point:

"First the industry — Karl Lagerfeld included — embraces plus-size models as high-fashion models, and now gray hair is all the rage. What will be hot next? Wrinkles and saggy cleavage? Cellulite? If so, probably not in the everyday sense. If designers one day decide to make dimpled flesh the next big thing, of course they won't hire normal women who actually have it to model their clothes. They'll send models down the runway in panty hose filled with rice or something."

-H.Kattan

GaGa for Billy B-rilliant!

Between her extreme outfits and outrageous personality, Lady GaGa may very well be one of the most talked about celebrities today. There is no denying that this starlet is a visionary in the making and will undoubtedly become one of the most influential artists of our time. However, the smartest thing that Lady GaGa may have done is collaborate with one of the most talented makeup artists in the industry, Billy Brasfield. Having worked with celebrities ranging from Jennifer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson, and Julia Roberts, Brasfield's fan-following continues to grow. There is no wonder why! We love you Billy B!

-H.Kattan

Oh Eva!

While having landed leading roles with hotties like Denzel Washington, Will Smith, and Paul Walker, Eva gives us another reason to envy her, her hot CK Jeans photo shoot.



The Cuban cutie and model Jamie Dornan pose for the FW 09/10 ad campaign. Yes indeed, Calvin Klein has never looked so HOT!

-H.Kattan

Bye Bye Wrinkles!

Chances are, if I know you, at some point in our friendship, I have given you a tube of Retin A. Why? I LOVE THIS STUFF!

A few years ago, after leaving sunny Dubai and heading to Boston in the winter, I began feeling a bit pasty. It wasn't long before me and Hot Bodeez tanning salon became BFFs. As much as this seemed like a fool-proof relationship at the time, I noticed three long wrinkles forming across my forehead.
“Eeeek!” I remember thinking!

The dilemma, I loved my golden-bronzy skin, but these three little piglets, not so much.

An incredibly wise and beautiful woman who was to me, the epitome of a DIVA/mother figure recommended I use Retin A. To my amazement, my wrinkles literally, completely disappeared!

Retin A is used as treatment for acne, but is very effective in its ability to reduce the signs of aging, stretchmarks and even hair loss. If you are interested in using Retin A (also known as Aberela, Vesanoid, Renova, Atralin, Avita, or Stieva-A), contact your dermatologist and make sure to use it sparingly as it can cause too much skin renewal, which can lead to flaking.

-H.Kattan