Hey Loves,
Here's a roundup of the latest happenings in the beauty, fashion and lifestyle industries...
BEAUTY NEWSCOTY BEAUTY LAUNCHES CLOSER BY HALLE BERRY: Closer by Halle Berry is a rare blend of feminine and masculine notes, creating an intriguing scent that is as alluring for men as it is for women. Renowned master perfumer Jacques Cavallier enveloped the traditional masculine fougere accord with a luscious feminine blend of violet flowers and mimosa, one of Halle's favorite flowers. A rich, warm woodsy center is surrounded by delicate notes and a bubbly fresh ozonic top accord. The result said Halle Berry, "is modern, sexy, versatile, yet timeless. A woman should wear this whenever she wants to feel sexy." 
The Fergie by wet n wild® Nail Color Collection, features 24 stunning shades specially developed in partnership with the global superstar. Each shade is inspired by and dubbed by the Dutchess herself with names like Fergalicious, Grammy Gold and Tonight's Gonna Be A Good Night and range from red-carpet glam to funky and hip, to embody the star's experimental style. Our fave shades are 'Mermaid Curves', 'Glamorous', 'Rock 'N' Roll', and 'Going Platinum'. $3.50 drugstore.com
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross has teamed up with SoftSheen-Carson Laboratories, the #1 ethnic haircare brand, to expand the Optimum Salon Haircare line and launch a new versatile product collection boasting a unique combination of botanical oils with multiple uses and benefits. The Optimum Salon Haircare Miracle Oil collection includes 6-IN-1 Miracle Oil, Miracle Oil Hair Moisturizer and Miracle Oil Hair Creme. $6-$9 shopsoftsheencarson.com
BILLY B BRUSH SETS AT BEAUTYLISH: One of the world's most well known makeup artists, Billy B, has teamed up with
Beautylish.com to introduce
Billy B Brush Sets. The sets include...
Master Set: Brushes 1-13, Brush Roll Signed by Billy B, Eyelash Curler, Brow Comb and a Lip Brush for $250
Skin Set: Brushes 1, 2, 5, 7 and a Brush Roll for $70
Lip Set: Brushes 5 and 7, Lip Brush and a Brush Roll for $39
Eye & Brow Set: Brushes 8, 11, 12, Eyelash Curler, Brow Comb and a Brush Roll
www.coterie.com is a new online shopping experience designed for the ultra-busy woman that makes discovering and purchasing prestige beauty products informational, social and effortless. Coterie introduces a technology platform that is designed specifically for online beauty shoppers, curating and editorializing peer-influenced exclusive offers, then enabling replenishment of these items direct from their personalized virtual vanity. Coterie partners with exciting beauty influencers who will help launch Coterie's most unique feature, the virtual vanity. Members may shop influencer vanities adding these products to their own vanity for future shopping.
FASHION NEWS
Naima Mora, most known as a contestant on America's Next Top Model Cycle 4, has released her first book entitled, Model Behavior. This book is the first book in Naima's Model Life series. "Written by Naima Mora and co-designed by her sister, Nia Mora, this is an intimate look into the mind and experiences of a young woman on the path of a healthier, more conscious way of life. Naima offers a candid and authentic exploration of our personal potential, positive and healthy living, life’s challenges, personal power, success, and a healthy body and mind. Explore beautiful photographs from top fashion photographers, a music video from her band Galaxy of Tar, and listen to chapter-by-chapter narration in Naima’s own voice." $6, itunes.com
Vera Bradley, Inc.Cofounder Patricia R. Miller announced in early September that she will
retire from the business she and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard started more than 30 years ago. She will continue to serve as a member of the Vera Bradley Board of Directors and on the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Board. "Barbara and I decided to enter the world of women's bags and
accessories 30 years ago. With an idea and a vision, Vera Bradley became a reality. Today, thanks to loyal customers, dedicated employees, sound management and a strong Board of Directors, that small beginning has grown into a publicly traded, internationally recognized brand," said Patricia R. Miller. "It's the American dream, and we're fortunate to be living it."
Piperlime, the online shop known for the freshest styles in fashion, has opened the doors of its first full-scale retail location at 121 Wooster St. in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. The new 4,000 square foot Piperlime store has a clean, modern feel and offers a curated selection of apparel, shoes, jewelry and handbags for women from the best range of coveted, iconic labels like Milly, Frye and Citizens of Humanity, as well as discovery brands including Tinley Road, Ash and Maison Scotch. Styled as a boutique, the store will immerse guests in the brand's unique shopping experience with trend vignettes such as Ladylike, Color Clash, Girl on a Budget and Celebrity Guest Editor Picks. There will be kiosks throughout the store that link directly to Piperlime.com offering shoppers access to additional product online and orders placed in-store will receive free overnight shipping.How cool is that?
LIFESTYLE NEWS
For my fellow canine lovers... Toys-R-Us has teamed up with PetSmart to introudce the Toys"R"Us Pets collection available only at PetSmart. These creative and colorful include features like sound clips and squeakers, mixed materials, wild patterns and motion capability.
Stay Stylish,
@VintageDee
