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J.Crew tumbles into fall with a roughed-up-luxe catalog, arriving in homes this week. Tom Mora, head of J.Crew weddings design, gave StyleList a tour through the season’s new looks.

As Jenna Lyons, the new president of J.Crew, previously told StyleList, the autumn collection was conceived as “Edie Beale-goes-to-Girl Scout camp.” “Grey Gardens” icon Beale, the subject of a 1975 documentary, a 2006 Broadway musical, and a 2009 HBO biopic, became a cult fashion figure for her quirky, layered outfits.

CHECK OUT the catalog peek here

Source: Stylelist.com

You don’t know how much you need this hot new website until you vow to yourself to never have any of your precious cosmetics confiscated at customs again. Fasten your seat belts!

You can stay inspired to stay on the move  with 3Floz.com. This little website makes rough ‘in it that much easier and way more fun.  Why? Because you can fit more in your suitcase when you have smaller bottles, and fly with the airline rules!  And you won’t have to give up your whole bottle your new amazing face cleanser because you were too lazy to read the rules for travel before heading to the airport !  Nothing over 3 floz gets by!

Chanel expects grey to be the big makeup trend of the season. They have grey nail polish and eye shadow waiting to hit shelves this fall.

While bold lipstick has been a big push through spring and summer, and you will see deep rouge lips from other brands, it seems for fall Chanel is lightening their makeup trends. Their fall Rouge Coco lipsticks are paler shades of pink and peach to offset soft smokey grey eyes.

Their Fall 2010 makeup collection is rife with chocolate grays, deep plums and smoldering khakis. The contrast of soft lips and heavy eyes pays tribute to Coco Chanel’s proclivity for the bold contrasts that first defined her iconic style.

When I hear Chanel makeup I always wonder what new “the new statement-maker of the season” nail colour will be in the mix. Headlining the collection is Le Vernis Nail Colour in Paradoxal, a dark gray-violet.

For local Vancouver gals you can now search these out at the new Chanel counter at Holt Renfrew. I was just there for a lovely little launch. Lots of media friends, lots of champagne.

Still fitting in that last minute summer getaway? A last minute uber glam invite? Rather than splurging on an outfit, how about renting for a fraction of the price.

Rent the Runway is like Netflix, but for dresses, jewels and handbags. Put in your order and get a pre-paid return envelope including two sizes to make sure it fits.

It’s the ultimate fashion secret. It’s high fashion without the hassle at 90% less than retail prices, and membership is free. Not anyone can be a jet set girl, and never have to wear the same LBD again (unless you want to). This little Hervé Léger Off shoulder ombre dress retails for $1,590, rental is $150.

Ready, Set, Rent!

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Most of us know and love Mackage for their glorious coats that they put out every season (especially their leathers) which always top every ‘It’ girls wish list.  This fall the two Canadian designers Elisa Dahan and Eran Elfassy’s put out their first full ready-to-wear collection.

The Mackage collection is far from debut in it’s calibre – it looks like they had been doing this for years.

Incorporating every aspect of this season’s trends from leathers to heavy textured separates, bold shoulders, harem pants and studded details – the collection was daring and edgy and stayed true to the signature Mackage style with bold necklines and wrist details.

At first glance you’ll instantly want the entire collection, but after more careful scrutiny you will find any piece would surely be an amazing separate from the studded leather shorts, cut-and-sewn leggings and jackets with sculptural shoulders.  Each piece is an “individual” and can stand alone not needing the other items to accompany it.

My best pick: this tweed pea-coat for it’s brilliant spin on the Military theme, but the leather shorts are a close second.  Check out the full FW 2010 RTW Collection HERE.

I’m pretty sure I have solidly jumped on every summer trend this season, from denim on denim, to drop crotch pants, and now hopped on the  “off the shoulder look” bandwagon. This is a MUST summer look – casual and relaxed, yet subtly sexy.

And a breeze to incorporate into your current summer rotation.
Whether channeling the 80s or Grecian goddesses, try baring a little skin with these styles:

1. The classic heather grey top. Channel your inner Jennifer Beals, wear this top slightly off the shoulder, paired with your black skinnys, a pair of bright coloured pumps, adorned with a simple long chain necklace, and maybe a single bangle, but keep in mind, too many accessories may look overwhelming.

2. The cotton slouchy tee. Comfy and laid back and can be paired up with everything from denim cut offs to the uber skinny denim. Cropped tee, or long tee, tucked in or not, heels or flat sandals – anything goes. Remember to pair your tee, with well-fitted bottoms to balance it out the top.

3. The shoulder dress. A twist to the off the shoulder exposing both shoulders. This Fantastically glamorous dress shows off skin and the right amount. Flirty, and subtly sexy. A dress like this is a centre piece on its own. Adorn with simple jewelry-a ring or a single bangle with stud earrings or drop earrings.

Try a little shoulder flirting this summer!

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Do you know the feeling you get when sunscreen runs down your forehead or when you smother sunscreen all over your eyes by accident and it hurts?  It is something that happens to me at least once a week, I want to protect my lids!

Say good bye to red and watery eyes that burn because Neutrogena has created a Nourishing Eye Quad Eye Shadow color pallets with sunscreen.  Our eyelids are one of the first places on our lovely faces to age so it is hard to belive that Neutrogeona Nourishing Eye Quad with SPF 15 is the first  product has been created to protect our very special lids skin from the damages of the sun!

This quad of eye shadow also has a moisturizer of vitamins, silk, and soy condition skin so it’s smoother and healthier, with 8 different cool colored qauds to choose from.

Suns up!

It’s good have friends in high places. Like, being friends with the heiress of Missoni Family, Margherita.

Yes, the twenty-seven year old has taken the role of accessories designer at the House of Missoni and launched the first collection of handbags, and they’re all  named after her besties. Sweet.

Among her circle of socialite friends are the most stylish and photographed young gals in the world. Just to name a few — Eugenie Niarchos (psst, her brother dated Paris Hilton), Coco Brandolin, Tatiana Santo Domingo, Lauren Santo Domingo.  Margherita’s crocodile, leather, and suede patchwork shoulder bag was inspired by Euginie and labeled it “Euge.”

These friendly purses are a bit pricey, but so unique: $1,275 to $3,140. Bonus!! For an extra $185, you can get a detachable Missoni pompoms.

I wonder what a ‘Leila’ bag would look like?

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