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NEW YORK CITY Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tickets: $25

Event Timing:

* 9:00 am - 10:00am: Private kick-off breakfast for the first 150 ticket purchasers at the "W" Hotel Union Square
* 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Kick-off prize raffle and Fall Fashion Trend Presentation at the "W" Hotel Union Square. All ticket purchasers welcome
* 10:30 am - 6:00 pm: Courtesy shuttles for all ticket purchasers with door-to-door service to top Manhattan fashion boutiques

Details:

* Cadbury Schweppes refreshment lounge at Midnight Oil located in the "W" Hotel Times Square
* SHOP Etc. gift bags to all attendees
* All tour ticket proceeds benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

Presenting Sponsors:
Adrienne Vittadini, Cadbury Schweppes & Lord & Taylor

Click here to purchase tickets or please call 877-SHOPEtc. (746-7382). For additional information please call 212-649-3015.

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Putting all of my flip flops away, bringing out the boots and sweaters, and the chilly weather this morning means that my favorite season is right around the corner – the holidays! During a season chock full of parties and celebrations, I think it’s important (and fun!) to accessorize that little black dress with glam holiday makeup.

With clients like jane iredale and Black Opal, it’s easy to achieve a stunning look. Personally, I think it’s best to emphasize one feature and really make it pop - usually my eyes - with something sparkly. Though I might be a little biased, jane iredale’s latest collection has beautiful gold, black, and brown liquid eye liners that I absolutely love!

Jane has a great tip to really make eyes stand out: paint a wider gold band first and then a thinner black one along the lash line. Or, for a more subtle look, use the liquid liner brush to paint dots between your lashes to give the illusion of thicker and fuller lashes – something that definitely works for me since I wasn’t blessed with the best lashes in the world.

This year, I think I’ll try to mix it up and emphasize the lips with the new Joy lipstick, which has some sparkle in it as well, but still looks classic and elegant. No matter what feature you decide to emphasize, make it bold!

If you're too busy to make an appointment at a day spa or can't spare the cost for skin care treats such as facials, read on to see how a few key organic ingredients and homemade recipes can help you become a do-it-yourself skin care specialist.

Many devoted skincare users have long celebrated organic ingredients and products as an alternative to the sometimes chemically enriched skincare products being churned out constantly. However, knowing what specific ingredients do to benefit skin care practices can help anyone concerned about whether such products would suit them and their skin type. While there are literally too many such ingredients to account for, there are a few whose roles definitely deserve to be in the spotlight.

It is now a fact that smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and reducing the health of smokers in general. It is also a fact that quitting smoking has immediate as well as long–term benefits. Smoking cigarettes with lower machine-measured yields of tar and nicotine provides no clear benefit to health.

Cigarette smoking causes lung cancer. In fact, smoking tobacco is the major risk factor for lung cancer. People who smoke are 10 to 20 times more likely to get lung cancer or die from lung cancer than people who do not smoke. The longer a person smokes and the more cigarettes smoked each day increases the risk for developing lung cancer.

The Cucumber Eye Care Kit from Earth Therapeutics offers a soothing oasis in the middle of the stress, pollution, environmental factors or even a late night after the Oscars, which can take their toll on the eyes and the delicate skin surrounding the eyes. To soothe, calm, and condition, try the Recover-E Cucumber Eye Pads. Infused with real Cucumber extract, Vitamin E, and a beneficial blend of nutrients, these pre-moistened treatment pads cool and soothe on contact – offering a convenient, one-step solution for comforting and replenishing delicate skin around the eyes. Over time, these treatment pads help restore the skin.

Tired eyes are pampered. Tired skin is nourished and nurtured. Puffiness and swelling are relieved. Dark circles are visibly diminished. After a relaxing treatment with the Recover-E Eye Pads, try on the Herba-Gel Beauty Mask to put the finishing touches on your eye care regimen. The Herba-Gel Mask can be used either warm or cool to further soothe and invigorate tired, strained eyes. Eyes will feel fresh and rested. Skin around the eyes will look and feel soft, smooth, and radiant. -Enjoy in good health

I realize that 95% of you reading this blog most likely cannot relate to this next post, but it is something that many women who are either currently pregnant or dealing with post-pregnancy issues can relate to. This is supposed to be the time when people tell you that you are glowing and look beautiful, but honestly, these 40 weeks are filled with obstacles that range from skincare to physical issues that contribute to an assortment of emotions thrown in for good measure. I’ll be happy when my son is born in 8 weeks, but not yet ready to deal with the uphill battle I’ll have to take on to get back to my pre-pregnancy body (make that the body I had 4 pregnancies ago). However, I am definitely ready to leave many of these other pregnancy-related woes far behind.

Dr. Allison Pontius, a plastic surgeon at Plastic Surgery Associates of New York can understand what mother’s go through having gone through it herself. During her pregnancy she grew more interested in providing skin care solutions to expecting women and new mothers because of the skin care woes she experienced. Some of those woes all pregnant women can relate to are:

* Acne
* Melasma/hyperpigmentation (aka pregnancy mask)
* Odd hair growth
* Rashes
* Stretch marks
* Alopecia (thinning of the hair around the hairline)

Visit our Beauty Pro Blog for all the tips offered by Dr. Pontius to tackle each of these issues and make this special time easier and less stressful.

Tips and Tricks for easy, clear skin and a bounce-back body pregnancy:

* Use all-natural, gentle skin care products during pregnancy. This is not the time to start a medical-grade skin treatment program. Remember, what goes on your skin may go into your baby so read all labels carefully and thoroughly.

* Wear SPF-30 sunblock every day!

* Treat your skin gently-no aggressive scrubs or facials now. Your skin is more sensitive and potentially more prone to damage or spider vein development.

* If you develop acne, don’t pick! You may scar and the scars are more prone to hyperpigmentation during pregnancy.

* Drink plenty of pure water every day.

* Eat a healthy diet. Although your preferences will certainly change during pregnancy try to eat plenty of whole grains, protein, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.

* Exercise! Try to maintain a gentle exercise program throughout pregnancy. Remember you won’t be able to do everything you did pre-pregnancy, but even 2-3 days per week will make a huge difference. Non-weight bearing cardio and light weights are ideal. Pilates and yoga are also excellent ways to stay in shape. This will help with excess weight gain, help prevent stretch marks and make it easier to get back into shape after pregnancy.

Talk to your plastic surgeon or dermatologist about your skin care regimen during and after pregnancy. If you developed skin problems (like hyperpigmentation or spider veins) during pregnancy you can safely start a more aggressive treatment regimen when you finish nursing.

More info about Plastic Surgery Associates of New York:
Doctors Smith, Polynice and Pontius serve as lead plastic surgeons for Plastic Surgery Associates of New York where they strive to understand your goals, provide patients with the highest level of plastic surgery care and natural-looking results. With prime offices on the Upper East Side and in the heart of Westchester, Plastic Surgery Associates of New York serves Greater New York with over thirty years of surgical experience, unparalleled product knowledge, innovative technology and high customer care. For more information, please log onto www.plasticsurgeryassociatesny.com.

We're always looking for a way to make our lip color last the entire day, to make our lips look fuller without the burning and stinging of lip plumpers or how to get that great matte look. I was able to tap into the expertise of my Makeup Artist friend Elke von Freudenberg for a few tricks on just how to accomplish the above.

A way to keep lipstick on all day is to avoid lipstick all together. First, apply a "lip-friendly" colored eye shadow on dry lips with an flat eye shadow brush.

Next apply your favorite lip gloss in clear or a colored gloss to create a custom color. The eye shadow powder gives the gloss something to stick too and lasts hours longer than gloss by itself.

The Finished Lip

For a trick that works just as well in real life as it does in front of the camera, try this tip to make small lips appear fuller. Apply a concealer pencil, or concealer with a brush around the outside line of the lip and blend well. The lightness makes lips appear fuller and more prominent.

Need to change a lipstick or gloss fast? Take a Q-tip spritzed with water or toner and roll off the lipstick. Make sure you roll from the outside corners of the mouth inwards. This trick works great when lipstick color changes must be done fast.

To create the perfect lip line, take concealer on a pointed concealer brush and lightly trace around the lip after you've applied lipstick. This creates a perfect line to the lipstick and gives a sharper edge.

The matte lip is back, but with a softer feel. To create this look easily, apply a favorite lip color. Separate a Kleenex so it's 1-ply and place over the lips. With a small eye shadow or fluff brush, lightly apply a loose neutral or translucent powder through the Kleenex. The right amount of powder will go through to create a soft matte mouth without the dry look and feel.

Finished Matte Lip

A bad hair day can ruin anyone’s look and can even make you left feeling like you need to wear a bag over your head. It is so important to pamper your hair to keep it in top shape, preventing bad hair days from ever heading your way.

If your scalp tends to dry, make sure to treat it right with a good scrub. Don’t go overboard, you only need to use a scrub once every 10 days. I recommend Korres Green Silt & Corallina Oligoelements Hair & Scalp Scrub. Its not harsh or abrasive the way some body scrubs can be, but leaves you without that embarrassing dry skin flaking off into your hair.

I can never bypass a great hair mask. I love using Ojon’s Restorative Hair Treatment, which uses 100% natural Ojon palm nut oil. If your hair is really is bad shape, it’s a hair mask that can be left on overnight.

When it comes to shampoo and conditioner, I’m again extremely partial to Ojon. It’s a combination of its wonderfully nutty fragrance and how soft and manageable it makes my hair. I’ve used their Ultra Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner that is part of their 5-Piece Nurturing Hair Ritual Kit and find it amazing (even my husband loves to use it).

If you don’t like nutty fragrances, you may then like Kiss My Face’s Miss Treated Shampoo & Conditioner. I also use this shampoo/conditioner set and find I reach for it when I am in need of some aromatherapy. The Miss Treated Shampoo and Conditioner have a Eucalyptus and Peppermint fragrance that is great for stress release, but also to boost your mood. It’s an organic product that also uses essential oils to moisturize your scalp and is great for chemically treated and overstressed hair.

With spring finally here, we can finally look forward to warmer weather coming our way. Make the most out of the season and try a sheer and shimmery look to show off that dewy and radiant SPRING glow! To achieve the look, here are some great tips from redpoint’s Spokesperson and celebrity Makeup Artist, Fatima Olive.

1) For the best results, great sheer makeup begins with the proper skin preparation. To start, lightly exfoliate dead skin cells with a washcloth dipped in warm water.

2) Don’t forget to apply SPF!

3) Use a tissue to blot excess oil from the skin.

4) Keep coverage light! Mix moisturizer or a primer with foundation to even out skin tone without looking made up. You can always add concealer to problem spots after. redpoint’s Smooth & Remove Airbrush Pencil is an easy to use concealer pencil to dab on spots and blend with a buffer brush on the opposite end.

5) Groom and shape eyebrows - it’s the first step in getting your eyes to look great without actually applying makeup. You can even use a little hair spray or hair gel on an old, cleaned mascara brush to keep brows put.

With Memorial Day come and gone, the unofficial start to summer is upon us. Before you head to the beach, it’s time to groom some unkempt [bikini] areas, get your body bronzed and dress up your beach wear for a trip to the shores that will rival summers past.

Bronzed Babe
Waxing “down there” is only half the prep for your day in the sun. Unless you’ve been lying in damaging tanning beds, chances are you could use a little color to help camouflage dimples and accentuate all the right curves. JOICO Skin Luxe Golden Shimmer allows you to show off your tan in its entire golden splendor, without the harmful effects from sun exposure. This luxurious, coconut-scented lotion builds an even, natural-looking tan without the dangers of sun bathing, while imparting a light touch of sexy, tan-enhancing shimmer on the skin.
For retail info, call 1-800-80-JOICO or visit www.JOICO.com; $15.95