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If you haven’t already heard of these extremely talented girls and their gorgeous shoes then let me personally open up your shoe rack to them…We met Jen and Kim at a Bridal Expo back in September in West Hollywood.  Their display had us stopping in our tracks and lingering a little longer than necessary…but how could we help ourselves when our feet started doing a happy dance…

Jen and Kim Shoes at The Bridal Bar in West Hollywood

Jen and Kim Shoes are not only sexy, hot & so very stylish, they are super comfy…All I can say is “where were they when I got married”…I ended up barefoot by the time the band started playing…According to the girls, they hear this quite often from brides…however, their biggest pet peeve is a bride in flip flops…LOL!  A definite “NO” in the world of Jen and Kim Shoes…(if you are wearing a pair of their custom designed shoes, this would never be an issue)

Jen and Kim busy designing shoes at The Bridal Bar

This past Saturday we got to see them in action at The Bridal Bar located on North Doheny in West Hollywood, Ca.  The joint was filled with brides to be looking for personal guidance with their pending weddings.  The Bridal Bar is set up to help brides plan every aspect of their wedding including invitations, makeup & hair (which our in house beauty expert Beth Bender does), cakes and of course…the perfect shoe to match their dress by Jen and Kim…

Bride and Groom to be at The Bridal Bar in West Hollywood

The girls were busy assisting the brides, giving their expert advice in designing the perfect bridal shoe.  Jen and Kim also design shoes for entire bridal parties and most importantly…for anyone else looking for a stylish shoe that’s extremely comfy.

Each shoe is custom designed and made here in the USA…prices range between $400 – $600 but well worth it…you will have these forever and they will always be in style:)

For more info or to book an appointment visit Jen and Kim.

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Proud to be Irish or just want to be green? Then check out some of these fabulous St. Patty’s Day inspired fashion accessories available now…

Try your luck of the “Irish” while wearing this green malachite bracelet with a rough diamond by Simmons Jewelry Co.  It retails for $125.  ($20 of net profit goes to the Diamond Empowerment Fund)

Simmons Jewelry Co.- Green Malachite with Rough Diamond

Available now at Zales and Simmons Jewelry Co.

Vintage Havana Clothing Super Washed Cargo Capri's

These stylish green Cargo Capri pants are available at Vintage Havana and retail for $78.

XOXO Masterpiece Green Satchel

This is where you can stash all your gold from the “lucky Leprechaun” you may meet on St. Patty’s Day…LOL!  This green satchel from XOXO retails for $69.

…And if you really want to get all green and Irish…check these out!

Green Polka Dot Leg and Arm Warmers by Babylegs

Get a little funky with this green polka dot leg/arm warmers by Babylegs…They retail for $12.

Happy St. Patty’s Day…

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Puma, well known for their athletic wear, will soon be launching a brand new line of under garments for men and women…including sleep wear that fits snugly to the body and doesn’t move while you are sleeping…hate that!

Here are just a few samples of what’s to come…Check it out…

Puma Body Wear - V Neck Sports Bra & Brief

This new V-Neck Sports Bra will retail for $28 and the Brief will retail for $19.  The fabric consists of 93/7 Modal/Elastane-190gsm.

Pro Tech 1 piece Body Wear by Puma

This Pro Tech 1 Piece by Puma is made of 67% polyester, 18% spandex, 15% liquid titanium, with mesh fabric consisting of nylon and spandex.  Will retail for $46.

Pro Tech 1 Piece Thong by Puma

Made with the same fabric & materials as the one above.  This 1 piece thong will retail for $56.

Pro Tech Razor Back Tank & Boy Short

This set is made of 67% polyester, 18% spandex, 15% liquid titanium.  The tank will retail for $36, boy short for $18.

After Dark Sleep Henley & Shorts by Puma

The After Dark Sleep Henley Top buttons up front with extended sleeve & thumb hole is made of 97/3 Modal and Spandex.  It will retail for $52.  The After Dark Sleep Shorts have a draw string waistband and trim leg.  They will retail for $25.

And boys…don’t fret…Puma has made boxers just for you…Puma has designed a World Cup collection of boxers to represent 4 countries headed for the June games: Italy, South Africa, Ivory Coast and Brazil. Available May 20, 2010 at specialty stores and Puma locations, the limited edition boxers will retail for $15 each.

Puma World Cup Boxers for Men

So, mark your calendars and girls…keep an eye out for these new hot, fitted designs for your body coming soon to your local retailer by PUMA!!!

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Get ready girls for the hot new Sex and The City 2 dress worn by none other than Ms. Sarah Jessica Parker herself!  Original design by Halston Heritage and available at Neiman Marcus for $325.  Everyone is going to want this dress!  But here’s the good news for all you fashionistas on a budget…I know where you can get it for under $60...!

Sarah Jessica Parker from Sex and The City 2

XOXO decided to design their own version of Carrie’s dress for only $59. Starting today it will be available at Macy’s & XOXO.com.  This white cotton day dress inspired by Sex and The City, has long sleeves, a v-neck & a banded waist.

XOXO White Cotton Dress inspired by Sex and The City 2

I think I’ll throw one on with a pair of my Jen and Kim pumps…and go for a stroll.  Why don’t you join me:)

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Okay, girls…summer is coming…whether we like it or not…gotta find the perfect swimsuit that makes us feel sexy, comfy, and most of all happy to put it on…

I’ve been checking out the new trends and it seems like the one piece is back in style…also still in fashion is the tankini for those girls who want the option of a bikini with out the teenie…lol…and the bikini which I think will always be in fashion since it allows you to get the best tan!

Here are a few styles I thought would catch your attention.

one piece from Victoria's Secret

This Ank suit is fully lined with full bottom coverage.  It’s simple yet sexy with it’s one shoulder strap.  A great fit for a gal who wants to feel sexy yet not completely exposed…

Body by Victoria tankini

This Body by Victoria tankini ties at the neck with under-wire cups and is fully lined.  The top is a retro design and the bottom has a mid scoop design.  Available in a variety of patterns that you can mix and match…Love the the heart shaped top…

A new twist on bikinis

First of all I just love purple…but this retro design makes me want to get my ass to the gym 4 times a week!!!   The butterfly one shoulder bandeau top has a back closure, removable padding, and adjustable strap with a butterfly trim.  It is shown with a skirted scoop bottom.

All of these swimsuits are available at Victoria’s Secret.  If you order a beach sexy swimsuit you can get a cute beach tote for free!  I think you should check out this site…there are a lot of fabulous designs that I think you will like…and variations for all body types…

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Fall collections continued to shine in London, where stars arrived in droves to catch fashion shows like Burberry. Kate Hudson, Kirsten Stewart, Claire Danes and more came out for the show, and star designer Christopher Bailey provided the glittering climax to London Fashion Week on Tuesday unveiling its fall and winter collection.

American Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour jetted in, wearing a burgundy Chanel dress as she sipped champagne in the front row, and the Hollywood contingent included actresses Kate Hudson, in a sparkling green dress, and Claire Danes, understated in a cream-colored outfit.

The attraction that brought people out despite driving rain and snow was a first look at designer Bailey’s vision for autumn and winter, which turned out to be a stunning blend of the brand’s heritage, trench coats, and military jackets paired with sexy, tight skirts and dresses.

Bailey told the Associated Press after the show that he had been inspired by a visit to the company’s archives and a sketch of an aviator jacket he found while there. “I wanted it to be about our heritage,” he said. “I took flying jackets and aviation jackets and ran them through from pea coats to trench coats. I wanted it very tight and a celebration of coats.”

Bailey has reinvigorated Burberry, a venerable British brand that enjoyed a reputation for quality but lacked for some time fresh ideas. A few of the olive green jackets seemed like imaginative reinventions of the World War II jacket worn by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

“I thought it was fantastic,” said Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue. “I thought the combination of the big, oversized jackets with the kind of sexy little rouched velvet and chiffon was a lovely mixture, kind of Burberry outerwear with sex appeal that you’d want to lighten up.”

Many of the skirts were mid-length, designed to cover the tops of the sky-high boots. The color palette shifted from green to blue midway through the show as Bailey showed an elegant collection of blue overcoats, some with big gold buttons. Next came seductive evening dresses, still topped with military-style jackets. A few purely feminine outfits consisted of lacy blouses in blue and purple.

As part of Burberry’s marketing plan, the show was streamed live in 3-D to special venues in New York, Los Angeles, Dubai, Paris and Tokyo. Also, Internet customers could view the show online, and make instant purchases of items they wanted. “The world is moving quickly,” said Bailey, explaining Burberry’s eager embrace of new technology. “Literally during the show you can click to buy.”

Oh my…I can see it now, fashion-frenzied fans with a credit card in hand while they watch. It certainly is moving quickly.

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Carolina Herrera: The purple eye makeup was just g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s! Carolina asked makeup artist Diane Kendal for a look that would capture the colors from ’70s-era Cacharel ads, so Kendal created smoky eyes that were romantic, and balanced them by giving the cheeks a touch of dusty rose, and a pale mauve gloss for the lips.

We asked Kendal why she chose purple for the eyes, “Because there are lots of rich, opulent colors in the collection, so we wanted to reflect some of those colors on the eyes instead of doing regular brown or gray smoky shadows.” She blended together M.A.C. powder shadows in bright violet, eggplant, and dark plum, and then applied the mix on the eyelids, going darker near the lash line, and lighter toward the brow bone. She swept color underneath the bottom lashes as well, and used MAC’s Nightmoth lip pencil, a rich plum to draw a thin line along the top lashes.

Derek Lam: Pecheux used two shades, a navy and a royal blue, on the lids, with a metallic copper shadow along the lower lashlines, really very striking. “The navy eye creates a powerful look, but we are blending really well, so it’s a continuous wash, versus a graphic shape,” he told BeautyStyleWatch. The lips were spotted with lip color as a base, then brushed with the same copper shade used beneath the eyes. ” When you do strong eyes, you need a lip that balances them,” he said, using a lipstick in a tone that ties in to an aspect of the eyes will do that.” We couldn’t agree more, and totally loved this look!

And 3rd on our Top 3 was Anna Sui: The makeup  focused on the eyes and lips. Makeup Extraordinaire Pat McGrath rimmed the models’ upper and lower lashlines with dark brown liner and then smudged it with a pointy brush. Mocha and chocolate brown shadows were blended on the eyelid and underneath to create a “circular effect” around the eyes.

The lips were a mauvy-gray shade that Pat custom blended and applied with a brush. A very big departure from the usual red lips at past Anna Sui shows, but still her personal signature lip color always.

THE BEAUTY SCOOP: Makeup artist Pat McGrath and Hairstylist Garren delivered some very lovely hair and makeup yesterday at Anna Sui, “Anna was talking about arts and crafts, and lots of decoration,” said  McGrath, which was the inspiration behind the show with lots of layering, fabric, and patterns in the clothes, so the hair and makeup reflected that.

“For me, I see Biba in the face,” said McGrath, referring to the iconic London fashion shop, a hotbed for the mod fashion movement of the late 60s and early 70s. The accompanying ‘Biba Look’ was all about mini skirts, fresh faces and big round eyes. The makeup definitely made a statement, but shades stayed within the same cool tone, to add structure and smolder without being loud.

The makeup  focused on the eyes and lips. McGrath rimmed the models’ upper and lower lashlines with dark brown liner and then smudged it with a pointy brush. Mocha and chocolate brown shadows were blended on the eyelid and underneath to create a “circular effect” around the eyes. The lips were a mauvy-gray shade that Pat custom blended and applied with a brush. A very big departure from the usual red lips at past Anna Sui shows, but still her signature lip color of course.

The hair, and Garren’s only show this season, was super “silky, smooth, straight, and long to complement the clothes,” Garren said. He sprayed Garren New York Designing Spray Tonic on the hair, flat-ironed small sections, and brushed them through with a rat-tail comb.

“We went silky and straight this season, with a center part,” said Garren. “The intricate layering of the clothing and the patterns needed longer hair.” But two models got a different treatment, Agyness Deyn, the face of Anna Sui’s Rock Me Sweetly, walked in her now signature raven bob, while flame-haired Karen Elson, who opened the show, was given big, sexy curls.

THE FASHION & BEAUTY SCOOP: Derek Lam’s Fall 2010 “Myth of the West” collection paid homage to the modern cowgirl, with makeup and hair that reflected strength and femininity, all at once.

This runway show also marked Estée Lauder’s first fashion week collaboration, led by new creative makeup director Tom Pecheux. Backstage was a testing ground for the colors he created for Fall, a big departure from Lauder’s trademark neutrals, and straight into the high-impact color category. Their were a few bright green shadows and pretty fuchsia blushes in Pecheux’s kit, but the look at Derek Lam was all about the blues.

“With Derek’s show, we always try to break the rules,” Pecheux said of the dark copper lips and mix of royal blue and navy eye shadows that he swept from the lids all the way up into the eyebrows. “We didn’t want the makeup to match the clothes or be too ladylike. It’s more about making a statement and doing something totally unexpected.” Amen to that!

Pecheux used two shades, a navy and a royal blue, on the lids, with a metallic copper shadow along the lower lashlines, really very striking. “The navy eye creates a powerful look, but we are blending really well, so it’s a continuous wash, versus a graphic shape,” he told BeautyStyleWatch. The lips were spotted with lip color as a base, then brushed with the same copper shade used beneath the eyes. ” When you do strong eyes, you need a lip that balances them,” he said, using a lipstick in a tone that ties in to an aspect of the eyes will do that.” We couldn’t agree more, and totally loved this look!

THE 411 ON THE HAIR: “We’re going for a textured, whispy, very ethereal look,” said hair stylist Orlando Pita of the hair, as he spritze pieces with light hairspray, and brushed it through the hair. “It’s quite soft, we’re layering with hairspray, lettign it dry and then brushing it out. The effect on the runway will be soft and full of movement.”

And there you have it, another wild and fabulous look from two of our favorite artists at New York’s Fall Fashion Week 2010.