Articles for October 28th, 2008
Go Nuts For These New Laura Mercier Bath Goodies
This new duo from Laura Mercier includes a body scrub and a body souffle in a scent called creme de pistache. For you non-Frenchies, that means it smells like pistachios. Well, it’s a little more complex than that: the duo is “inspired by the creamy and nutty aromas of decadent pistachio desserts.” Mmm…dessert. The 6-ounce tubs, which are $50 for the set, are available through the holidays exclusively at Nordstrom.
ShopTalk Crush of the Week: Jon Hamm (aka Don Draper)
If you don’t already know, Jon Hamm is the smoldering star who plays Don Draper in the fashion-fabulous, ’60s-era AMC drama Mad Men. The show wrapped up its second season on Sunday, leaving me with a gaping hole in my TV schedule and a gaping hole in my Don Draper-obsessed heart—and therefore solidifying his spot as our first-ever Crush of the Week. As it did last season, when Mad Men returns for its third season, it will jump two years ahead to 1964. Wonder what sexy secretary Joan, recent makeover candidate Peggy, and oh-so-troubled wife Betty will be wearing in the post-Kennedy years. Not at all curious about Don, though. What he wears won’t matter. He looks good in everything. (Photo credit: Saturday Night Live)
Isaac Mizrahi Is Coming, Isaac Mizrahi Is Coming!
Uh-oh, Talkers. Our Wednesday-night shopping battle just got more interesting. I just realized that Isaac Mizrahi will be in our neck of the woods tomorrow night signing his new book, How To Have Style. Isaac will be at Legacy Books, that fancy new independent bookstore in the Shops at Legacy, at 7 pm. To get an early spot in line, you can pick up tickets at the store as early as 9 o’clock Wednesday morning. You don’t have to have tickets, but it might keep you from getting stuck at the back of the line sweating over whether or not you’ll make it to the front before Mr. Miz has to dash. I’ve loved Issac ever since he had that show on Oxygen where he was always doing weird stuff with celebrities and sharing screen time with his cute dog Harry. And, of course, his collection for Target was fun, too. So what to do on Wednesday night? Too many choices…
Attack of the Giant Pores
Breakouts? Yes, I get ’em. Wrinkles? There are a few cropping up. And hyperpigmentation? Yep, got some of that, too. But these little annoyances pale in comparison to my real skin problem: oversize pores. Aestheticians from here to Zihuatanejo have pointed out this particular flaw and chastised me for not exfoliating regularly. I understand such a problem does not bode well for my dermatological future. The VISIA Complexion Analysis I got a few months ago told me such. (The high-tech piece of depression-inducing technology ages you five to seven years then shows you the results. So not awesome.) So my question is this: what exfoliator do you use? Katie, my dear friend and fellow ShopTalker, told me about this little bit of microdermabrasion in a tube from Kiehl’s (pictured), and I do like it. I’m just not sure if it’s enough. So give me what you got, and I’ll try it out. My next facialist will be so proud.
Sharing the Love One Giveaway at a Time
You know we at ShopTalk love giveaways (hello, Friday). Well, so does Josi over at The Daily Beauty Break. Here’s the scoop: Carmindy of What Not to Wear fame has come out with her own makeup line—Sally Hansen Natural Beauty, Inspired by Carmindy—and she sent Josi some products to try. Now Josi’s sharing the love with you! Entering is simple. Because Carmindy is all about accentuating the positive rather than focusing on the flaws (which we all do), that’s all you have to do. Post a comment telling Josi your favorite feature, and you’ll be entered in her drawing, to be held Monday, Nov. 3. Enter here now! Thanks, Josi, for reminding us of this.
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