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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Making a List, Checking it Twice

We're just past Halloween, which means it's officially holiday season. Okay, maybe that's a little pre-mature, but I've already started dreaming of Christmas, and DailyCandy has too. Last week our holiday site went live, and I contributed to the Editor's Holiday Wish List! Anyone has a cool $16 and want to send me this book before December 25? I'd be oh-so grateful.

Readers, have you started making your wish lists? What are you dreaming of this holiday season?

Friday, September 23, 2011

Rachel Antonoff for Bass

When I was in middle school, we had at least one all-school assembly per week. Sing the alma mater, listen to a speaker about empowering women, take note of a few announcements, and I was out of there. Doesn't sound too awful right? Well...

It wouldn't have been bad at all, except all-school assemblies meant dress uniform days. At my all-girls prep school, the dress uniform consisted of a starchy white button down tucked into my plaid, pleated skirt with a pair of dreaded saddle oxfords.

If only Rachel Antonoff had teamed up with Bass back in the day. I would have loved to sport these sassy floral kicks or maybe even a pair of plaid to ironically match my skirt. Word on the street is her spring collection (did you see her gorgeous presentation set?) for the oxford king has some see-through styles, bright colors, and even a touch of glitter. The middle schooler in me just squeeled with glee.

P.S. Check out this DailyCandy video of designers talking about their favorite fall styles. I helped with the shoot, and Rachel could not have been sweeter.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Fashion's Night Out: DailyCandy and Fresh

As a rookie at this year's Fashion's Night Out, I wanted to fully experience the evening. I trotted from one side of Manhattan to the other, popping into Sephora to meet Kristen Bauer of True Blood fame, scoping out the insanely-long Missoni for Target Pop Up line, and getting my nails done at the Teen Vogue block party.

But my favorite stop of the night was DailyCandy's sweet soiree at Fresh because I got a chance to talk skincare with company co-founder Alina Roytberg.

Alina's secret to a beautiful complexion? Keep it clean.
"Good skin starts with clean skin," she said. "My mother was always on my back saying 'Wash your face,' and it's true. Clean skin is very important."

Her must-have product? The best-selling Soy Face Cleanser.
"I can't do without it. Sometimes I even buy it retail!"

The Fresh philosophy in three words: "Feel Good Beauty."
"We want the process of using our products to be as indulgent as it is effective"

Overall, it was a lovely evening. I even picked up a few samples to test out on my own. I'll be sure to post a review once the craziness of Fashion Week settles down.