After the successful partnership for Marchesa’s last four ready-to-wear show, Stila has teamed up with Marchesa’s founders and designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig and makeup artist Talia Shobrook to create makeup looks. The limited edition collection will consists of four categories, The Backstage Beauty Collection, The Front Row Look, The Red Carpet Look and The Runway Look which is slated to hit Sephora, sephora.com and stilacosmetics.com in August and each palette will retail for $40 each.

The Backstage Beauty Collection, which includes three palettes, each with one matte and two shimmery eye shadow shades and an eyeliner. The Front Row Look is a black-patent palette with a smoky quartz eyeliner; The Red Carpet Look is a red-patent palette with an onyx eyeliner, and The Runway Look is a pewter-patent palette with an onyx eyeliner. Each palette is finished with fake leather rosettes that can be reused as necklaces or bracelets. via WWD

Summer is approaching and our nails and toenails are desperately needing some color, I can never get enough nail polishes. Releasing just in time for the warm weather Urban Outfitters is launching a brand new line of nail polishes called Models Own. According to Elle UK, Models Own is a “collaboration between brothers Mark and Steven Rodol (who’s dad Ivor just happened to own the Coty perfume company)”. The polishes are said to be “quick-drying and hard wearing”, they aim to release “seasonal and cutting edge shades on the shelves in a matter of weeks rather than months”.

Model Own launches in Urban Outfitters on May 19th and shades already available include black, grey, navy and peach and retails for £6 or about US$12. via Styledash

Don’t we all wish that we can erase the damage we did to our skin and wipe the slate clean? Our skin takes a lot of beating everyday, all the times we’ve sun baked causes a lot of damage, when we can’t wait to get rid of your pimples by picking on it resulting in scars and dark spots and also age spots (sigh don’t even want to mention about aging…) are clearly problematic and hard to get rid of. Although, my skin looks pretty even and clear I too have two small dark spots due to sun exposure on my cheek (I love sunbathing) that I want to get rid of.

The appearance of one’s skin influences how they are perceived and their apparent age, even skin tone symbolizes youthful skin. “To virtually undo the visible evidence of sun damage, dark patches, skin stresses, age spots, even the darkening that follows acne scarring”, Clinique has recently released the Even Better Skin Tone Corrector in our defense. This new product is said to virtually erase the appearance of existing discolorations, dark spots and the best thing is it even prevents new dark spots from forming. This just might be the answer I am looking for, or at least I am hoping for.

How does it work? Dr. Tom Mammone, Clinique’s Executive Director of R&D, says that Even Better works like an eraser, breaking down the appearance of large clusters caused by hyper-pigmentation into less visible “dust”. Then exfoliating ingredients whisk away these clusters. Clinique says that within 4 to 6 weeks, this lightweight serum corrects, clarifies and evens.

I’ve been using this serum for about a week now so the results have not shown yet but it glides on smoothly and makes the skin appear more radiant, smooth and keeps my face matte all day, best of all it provides just the hydration I need. I’ll keep using this for the next few weeks, hopefully this is my solution. Have any of you guys tried this product?

Bond No. 9 and Swarovski teamed up to create Bond No. 9 Swarovski Stars in best-selling Bryant Park, Bleecker Street and Nuits de Noho scents. These three fragrances are housed in 50ml bottles blinged out works of art sparkle with thousands of Swarovski crystals, so fabulous. Instead of the classic bottle designs, these Swarovski Stars are covered in one single hue—either pink, green or blue. Each 50ml retail at $650.

Bond No. 9 also offers Swarovski Stars Bon Bons, a chic collection of all three scents (plus Eau de New York) in crystallized 6ml purse-sprays, great for on the go. The collection retail at $700.

Both will arrive in May, just in time for Mother’s Day and will be available at Bond No. 9 boutiques and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Check out the Swarovski Stars Bon Bons after the jump…

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Spent most my Sunday at home sorting through the packages I received while I was away from Hong Kong, I feel luv’d! Thank you for the dope goodies, I heart gifts! Much luv to Converse, Diesel, Freshjive, MESS, Nike, Rubber Duck and Violette. I’ll be sure to rock these to the fullest !

Peep the goodies after the jump…

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Summer is just about to approach and I know us gurls are all about flats and sandals, in attempt to find a way to keep my feet dry and comfortable in hot and humid weather I am testing out the Fragrant Footings by Summer Soles. The scented insoles are hypoallergenic, non-sensitizing and dermatologist tested, they are available in three styles (absorbent trim-to-fit, ball of foot cushions and 3/4 length cushions). They are also recommended by podiatrists to alleviate ball-of-foot pain or help prevent fungal infections by wicking away moisture. According to the website, “each time friction takes place, our step-to-release technology transfers to your feet microscopic bursts of the finest dry, natural aromas.” I “scratched-n-sniffed” the scented insoles and the scents were pretty good, has anyone tried these? The scent is said to last for several weeks, I’ll try them out soon and update you guys on the outcome.

Prepare to be amazed by the physical phenomenon that is STREB, the dance company featured in PUMA’s Spring/Summer SportLifestyle campaign. The founder and legendary choreographer, Elizabeth Streb, coins the studio’s unusual technique “PopAction.” This untraditional art form draws upon things like dance, extreme sports, boxing, the circus, and Hollywood stunt work. As if this wasn’t enough, STREB also uses daring and strict precision to display the effects of ‘pure movement.’

Tucked away behind the main screen on PUMA’s homepage, you will find your backstage pass to a STREB performance where PUMA gear gets put to the ultimate test. STREB dancers found PUMA footwear and apparel to be the perfect fit in complimenting their “PopAction” style of dance. Together with PUMA, STREB combines unique movements and bold colors to create a futuristic feel.

Go behind the scenes with PUMA and STREB at www.puma.com/pindex.jsp?p=pageflip