Nanette Lepore's Gift for Spring -- femininity at heart of new signature scent

The bulky coats are being put back in the closet, the clunky snow boots shoved away. It’s time for fun and femininity to make a return to style - it’s time for Spring! As we refresh our attitudes as warm weather approaches, I want to introduce you to the latest fragrance from runway darling and designer of the stars, Nanette Lepore. Not only is nanette by Nanette Lepore designed to express the sensuality, sophistication and romance that shows her innate understanding of the female spirit, but at the heart of the fragrance lies a hint of vibrant violet, conveying the true heart of every mother, her daughter, Violet — a sweet story for Mother’s Day and beyond.

Nanette Lepore has become internationally known for her ultra-chic, sophisticated and flirty women’s clothing line. Among Nanette Lepore’s devoted clientele are stylish celebrities like Eva Longoria Parker, Sharon Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Katherine Heigl and Scarlett Johansson.

With the unveiling of her newest signature fragrance, nanette, Lepore wanted to express how she feels as a woman – “sophisticated, mysterious, and most of all, feminine.”

“The uniquely feminine ritual of bathing, applying fragrance, slipping into lingerie and selecting a dress serves as an intimate and luxurious moment in an otherwise hectic day. I designed nanette to be a meaningful part of this experience.” – Nanette Lepore

Not only is nanette a fun, flirty fragrance suited for the Spring season, but it serves as the perfect gift . Nanette is a refreshing experience of love and femininity.

Retail: gift set $95

Cupcake Mag & Sprinkles -- Giveaway GALORE Week

This week we will be featuring some of our favorite things & giving YOU a chance to win them ALL on our Sprinkles blog (and Cupcake Mag too!) Below is a little sneak peek at what is to come this week:

Monday: Sweet Harper

Tuesday: Pampered Princess

Wednesday: Cakes & Beans

Thursday: VioletGumDrop

And on Friday check back HERE for our Yummie Tummie review & giveaway!

Just a Wee Bit of Green

St. Patty’s Day Beauty Guide

Lucky charms, leprechauns and shamrocks galore – St. Patty’s Day is here and it’s always fun to bring out your inner “Irish.” Whether you’re the St. Patty’s Day enthusiast or you just like to have a little fun, here’s a wee bit of green to help you get into the spirit. From dressing up your nails with vibrant green polish to adorning your bathroom with subtle green skincare secrets, feel like a Lucky Lady with these festive yet modest essentials for you and your vanity.

Sula Paint & Peel Polish in Fern

A one-of-a-kind, water-based nail polish formula that allows rich shades to be peeled off the nail in one clean sweep – no harsh nail polish remover required! Created with Sula’s “Big 3-Free” Formulation – free of Formaldehyde, Toluene and Phthalates – finally, a polish that’s safe, and sure to make a statement Price: $9; SulaBeauty.com

BECCA Jewel Dust in Minty Green

A loose powder that will make your eyes pop. This playful color to the eyes creates a rich and exotic tone, providing the highest luster and intensity when worn alone or over neutral eye shadows. Dab some on and around your eyelids to get a flirtatiously festive look.

Price: $24; www.beccacosmetics.com

eos Lip Balm Smooth Sphere in Sweet Mint

eosTM reinvents the lip balm category with its USDA-certified organic, all-natural lip balm smooth spheres. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos lip balm spheres keep lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.

Price: $3.29; Walgreens

boscia Makeup-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil

A refreshingly different and extremely gentle way to deeply cleanse skin, breaking up makeup and dissolving impurities. Ingredients including peppermint, eucalyptus, rose hip and more, boscia Makeup-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil will invigorate the senses and protect the skin from harsh environments.

Price: $21.00; Sephora stores

Tweezerman- Green Apple Slant Tweezer

Positively the finest general use tweezer in the world - top eyebrow artists always recommend Tweezerman's original, award-winning Slant Tweezer for expert brow shaping. The perfectly aligned, hand-filed tips are slanted to grab every hair, every time with the smoothest, true precision. Groom your brows to "Irish" perfection with the Green Apple color!

Price: $20; www.tweezerman.com

current obsession --- pretty chic planners & notebooks

.......pretty chic way to get organized......

If you reach in our bag or look on our desk we currently have a long lasting obsession with Pretty Chic SF planners & notebooks. It is hard to choose just one of the unique, original designs perfect for any fashionista on the go. While the coral geometric design is great for spring, we just adore the gray hound. We seriously cannot get enough of pretty chic.

the oh so chic designer herself, about Richelle:

I believe that everything in life should be beautiful and inspirational. I've had this idea for a few years now and so I've started Pretty Chic SF. Having a graphic design background, my inspiration comes from textiles, home decor, magazine tears and designing for Pottery Barn. Growing up in the California sunshine and at the beach, my style is drawn from a lifestyle I love. My goal is to create beautiful personal accessories that are functional, fun and affordable. My weekly planners and notebooks are a sophisticated and fun way to organize your busy schedule and are the perfect size to fit in your purse. Perfect for savvy blackberry and iphone users, like myself, who still appreciate the written word. With seven unique planner and twelve notebook styles, Pretty Chic’s Weekly Planners and Notebooks are a pretty chic way to organize your year!

Stay up to date with everything pretty chic – shop on etsy or the Pretty Chic SF webstie here and don’t forget to check out the blog too.

Sarah Pinto

Una Luna: The Voie of Spring

When it comes to Spring 2010, look no further than Unaluna! Bold and vivacious, yet soft and feminine, their dresses are the voice of the season!

Intricate detailing and flattering cuts make it an incredibly sexy collection, rooted in luminous sophistication. Prints are flirtatious and vibrant, drawing upon the peacock for inspiration, as well as the sensuality of Spain’s famous flamenco dancers. Solids range from an always in style, little black dress, to an eye popping canary yellow sundress. Shop the site now!

L.A. NATIVE.....BECOME ONE....

Who doesn't love a little touch of California? .... the boho-chic esq style of a surfer girl slash hippie & all those pretty faces- the bohemian style is one we truly heart.

When we came across two California girls on Etsy we were more then ecstatic. Bekah & Emily sent us some fabulous items from their line that we immediately fell in love with........

The Mommy & Me Friendship Charm bracelets ($56, set) have to be one of the most unique items we have come across especially if you have one or two little fashionistas to share them with - your mini-me will LOVE matching with their fashion mommy icon.

Don't have a little one yet? Opt for the Original L.A. Native Friendship Charm Bracelet ($32), featured in the Etsy gift guide "The Hot List" - tribal inspired.

Stack em' up to create the perfect look.

the ROYALTY antique house necklace, $84, is simple yet elegant. We adore the sky & earth colored gems along the assorted quartz, turquoise, garnet, and agate beads featured in a rosary type style. It is perfect for layering with other necklaces from the collection.

all about the california girls

a note from the designers: Bekah Bourget & Emily Hudson

L.A. NATIVE is a collaborative effort between two California girls. Inspired by the beaches, canyons, and city streets we grew up on...and the desire to make something old new again...we chose to create. We make art that you can wear. Every individually designed piece of L.A. NATIVE jewelry is handcrafted and 100% original. No two pieces are alike. We believe in the power of self expression and personal style and enjoy creating something special and unique for everyone. Our designs are created using only the finest of new and reclaimed vintage materials, and include leather, feathers, reclaimed vintage fur, semi-precious stones and metals, vintage charms, antique swarsovski crystal beads and much more. All feathers are naturally molted, for your peace of mind and ours. We love treasures...good luck...and freedom. We hope that’s what L.A. NATIVE will represent to you. xo

Get updates from L.A. NATIVE on their blog, twitter and check them out on facebook.

The Hong Kong Collection by OPI

City Edge. Colors in a Modern Mood.

Spring/Summer 2010

The Hong Kong Collection by OPI defines the look of nails for spring and summer, with shades inspired by this exquisitely edgy city of contrasts. “Look no further than Hong Kong’s harbor to see the stunning juxtaposition of ancient sailing boats reflected in sleek, glittering skyscrapers,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “This beautifully fresh counterpoint – of old and new; tradition and innovation; elements of classic style and sharp, modern lines – is my color muse in this season of fashion reawakening.”

The Hong Kong Collection features an eclectic mix of singular, signature shades. Deep oranges, dazzling gold, lush caramel, sophisticated dark green, and China’s traditional good-luck shade of red sizzle on nails. And silver-white, sweet pinks & purples, and serene blue provide a cool contrast.

Suzi recommends wearing these colors on fingertips and toes to accessorize the season’s strong, soft, sexy must-haves, including fluid, body-skimming lines; slim belted dresses and skirt suits; textured leathers and metallics; fearlessly sheer panels and wisps of chiffon; and colorful boho butterfly and flower prints.

“A springtime of new beginnings begins with cutting-edge style and the modern shades of the Hong Kong Collection by OPI,” says Suzi. The Hong Kong Collection lets you complement your spring and summer fashion favorites. Here are our MUST-HAVE hues for the season:

Hot & Spicy

A sizzling coral that’s a kung pao wow!

Red My Fortune Cookie

And this rich red is in my future.

Pearl of Wisdom

Smart girls choose this lustrous pearl shade.

Panda-monium Pink

Lend a panda a hand-a in this uproarious light pink.

Lucky Lucky Lavender

Be pretty and prosperous in this luscious light purple.

Dim Sum Plum

A berry delectable delicacy.

Meet Me on the Star Ferry

A Kowloon-lit, moonlit violet.

OPI’s Hong Kong Collection Nail Lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

The Hong Kong Collection by OPI is now available, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and Ulta, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com.

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go ahead indulge your feminine side -- Miss C. Alexandria by CIRE' ALEXANDRIA

We just can't get enough of the feminine treasures from this one-of-a-kind Etsy shop. We came across Cire' Rosenbaum and her shop, Miss C. Alexandria a few months ago. It is the perfect place for accessory-aholics and basically anyone who loves oh so pretty things.

here are a few of our favorite things.......

welcome spring with the bold colors of the bee charm bracelet, $29

powder blue highly textured glass caabochon golden drop earrings

are sure to make any outfit pop, $24

the flower that could vintage stamped necklace is delicate yet bold, $26

sweet, delicate, and just simply pretty -

the cherry quartz earrings are perfect for easter brunch, $24

But these are only a sprinkling of great finds from the shop -

the possibilities are endless.

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ALL ABOUT CIRE'ALEXANDRIA

Collecting vintage jewelry was how my passion for beautiful things started! Now I make fun romantic vintage inspired jewelry and accessories that every girl needs! I use a combination of gold, sterling, semi-precious stones, pearls and charms! When ever possible I like to use recycled beads and findings as well! I find the jewelry and things I make really reflect my mood, so there are a lot of different styles in my shop. Something for everyone I'd say! You will even find I may part with a few of my vintage pieces! I cant wear them all, So I will share :)

We are so thankful she has shared her romantic, fun, & feminine accessories that showcase that fabulous vintage touch -- our jewelry boxes wouldn't be the same without them.

Stay up to date on all things CIRE'by following her on twitter and reading her AMAZING blog - we just can't get enough of her workspace where her creativity comes to life along with her recently made over to die for living room - it makes for great inspiration.

This is one designer you will never forget.

Elise Øverland Fall 2010 Runway Show

When: Saturday, February 13th at Exit Art

“My friend sent me a video of an open heart surgery he watched. I got inspired by the lushes layers of texture and rich glossy colors of the heart.” - Elise Øverland

Elise approaches every season with the same question in mind:

What do I want to wear to feel modern?

Instinctively drawn to raw materials, silks and leathers with substance and power, Øverland has a distinctly rock n’ roll, yet sophisticated and chic aesthetic. This season’s collection continues to incorporate her signature leather treatments as well as velvet, shearling, and silk in black, red, bronze, midnight blue and rust.

ALICE Arrives

ALICE by Temperley Spring/Summer 2010 Collection Hits Stores

Temperley London is delighted to announce the arrival of ALICE by Temperley. Inspired by the London girl of the moment, ALICE by Temperley is now available at leading retailers around the world, including Neiman Marcus, Scoop, Isetan, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Harrods as well as at Temperley London boutiques in New York, Los Angeles, London and Dubai. The collection is exclusively offered online at net-a-porter.com.

Reminiscent of the Temperley London mainline collection, but with its own fresh and accessible aesthetic, ALICE by Temperley’s prices range from $130 to $820 and include pieces in easy-to-wear jersey, light knits, broderie anglaise and cotton tailoring. ALICE’s slate grey novelty denim and leather quilted biker jackets add a dose of chic edge, while an eclectic mix of prints rounds out the collection.

The ALICE girl is inspiring, knows what she likes, and isn’t afraid to mix things up. She’s got a bit of rock-and-roll in her by nature and has fun with her look. She's the one who always surprises you with her unique, effortless and ultimately covetable style.

To celebrate the in-store launch and availability of the ALICE by Temperley Spring Summer 2010 collection, Temperley London has customized a traditional, double-decker route master bus that will tour London throughout February 2010. The bus will stop at London landmarks offering exclusive giveaways including gift certificates, Leopard T-shirts and Tiger Print scarves.

The Spring Summer 2010 collection and all details of the ALICE by Temperley customized bus can be viewed on the new ALICE by Temperley site launching this month at www.alicebytemperley.com

The site will also feature news updates, interactive competitions, consumer created content, and an ALICE by Temperley blog.

"I Die!" stylist turned designer Rachel Zoe --- QVC Fashion Style Party --- New Designer Launches

QVC RETURNS TO MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK WITH FIVE NEW DESIGNER LAUNCHES AND COLLECTIONS BY NETWORK FAVORITES

It’s the beginning of a new decade and, once again, QVC is as fashion forward as ever, returned to the Tents at Bryant Park for LIVE FROM MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK to launch buy now/wear now spring collections by some of the industry’s most celebrated designers and stylists and we were there live in the action! Returning to the multimedia retailer are Isaac Mizrahi, Rachel Zoe, Marc Bouwer, Lori Goldstein, Erin Fetherston, Chloe Dao, Pamela Dennis and Bradley Bayou. Designers making their QVC debuts include Thuy, Mara Hoffman, Erica Davies, Pamella Roland and Christian Francis Roth. Celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal was responsible for the models’ makeup at the multimedia retailer’s runway shows.

Joining forces with IMG Fashion, a driving leader in the global fashion business, QVC’s runway broadcasts marked the largest amount of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week programming produced by the multimedia retailer to date. QVC’s shows from Bryant Park aired Saturday, February 13, 10 PM–12 AM (ET) and Wednesday, February 17, 10 PM–12 AM (ET). Additionally, for the first time ever, QVC brought the energy of Bryant Park to Studio Park, its worldwide headquarters in West Chester, Pa., with two live broadcasts, that aired Sunday, February 14, 11 PM–12 AM (ET) and Tuesday, February 16, 10–11 PM (ET).

There was also a special Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week edition of PM Style^® on Monday, February 15, 7–9 PM (ET), featuring QVC Program Host Lisa Robertson. Here are some quotes from "I Die!" stylist turned designer Rachel Zoe. Rachel talked up her popular double faced belted cape and hanging out with fellow QVC designer Isaac Mizrahi. Check it out - here is what she had to say:

On her double faced belted cape: “I cannot tell you how much love I have for this cape. This is like my baby. This is something that I obsessed over. I need to live in these and I will live in these". On her patent leather trench $94:"I'm obsessed with jackets in general. The trenchcoat is something that everyone needs in their wardrobe The trench is perfect to wear all year". On Isaac Mizrahi: "I'm really excited to see Isaac's line its really fun. I can't wait to hang with him too".

Rachel’s line is available here:http://www.bit.ly/QVCShoptheRunway

“QVC has become a powerhouse for launching fashion collections from some of the industry’s leading designers and stylists. We’re thrilled to welcome back and introduce such an impressive roster of talent and are extremely confident that our customers will love the beautiful, accessible array of fashions and accessories they will be launching with us at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week,” said Claire Watts, QVC’s president of U.S. Commerce.

QVC is also joining leaders in the fashion industry to support the Council of Fashion Designers of America with its “Fashion for Haiti” initiative. QVC will sell “Fashion for Haiti” T-shirts on-air, on QVC.com and at its shows at Bryant Park that will benefit the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, which is supporting immediate, high-impact relief and long-term recovery efforts for the victims of the earthquakes.

ABOUT QVC

QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group (Nasdaq: LINTA), is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to more than 180 million homes worldwide. The company’s Web site, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. With subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, and launching in Italy in 2010, West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than a billion packages in its 23-year history. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.

MALAN BRETON FALL/WINTER 2010 FASHION SHOW

Designer Malan Breton presented his Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Show at Style 360 on Wednesday afternoon, February 17^th. Malan’s inspiration for his beautiful men’s and women’s collection was Bombay meets Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” in a winter fantasy.

The show featured two special guests. American Idol’s popular finalist from last season, Anoop Desai gave a sneak preview performance of his new single, “My Name” which will be released next month. Malan designed arsenic and noir embroidered black lace shawl lapel tuxedo. Escorting Malan at the end of the show was Countess LuAnn de Lesepps, star of “Real Housewives of New York City” and author of “Class with the Countess”, who wore a specially designed pyrite and saffron mylar and silk corsetiere with matching fishtail underlay.

Colors for the season included red, gray mist, saffron, sandstone, blue, golden bronze and noir.

Front row celebrities included Malan’s Project Runway friends, Suede and winner Leanne Marshall; American Idol’s Constantine Maroulis (currently on Broadway starring in “Rock of Ages”) with Tinsley Mortimer, “Real Housewives of New York” stars Jill Zarin and Alex McCord, Mark Indelicato from “Ugly Betty”, Grammy winning composer Desmond Child, and Ronnie Kroell , from “Make Me A Supermodel”.

ATELIER SWAROVSKI SPRING/SUMMER 2010 COLLECTION

ATELIER SWAROVSKI’s sixth, exclusive, limited edition crystal fashion jewelry and accessories collection for Spring/Summer 2010 in collaboration with Matthew Williamson, Zaha Hadid, Jason Wu and Nicholas Kirkwood launches at select Swarovski stores and retail locations on February 22^nd 2010.