Fabulous...Vacation!!

Fabulous Girl will be taking some much needed time off & going on a Fabulous Vacation!! Tune back in Monday June 1st, when I will be back with more fabulous tips & trends. In the mean time....Stay Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Gap Khaki!!

For this year’s Gap Design Edition collection, the retailer has teamed with CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winners Albertus Swanepoel, Alexander Wang, and Vena Cava’s Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai. Instead of the plain white shirt, designers got the chance to revamp another Gap classic…the khaki! The resulting collection offers a variety of khaki pieces ranging from jackets to dresses to hats. Each piece reflects the designers’ creative visions while still retaining Gap’s classic, yet casual, aesthetic. Albertis Swanepoel, Alexander Wang and Vena Cava’s Lisa Mayock and Sophia Buhai join other CFDA winners who have collaborated with Gap including Doo-Ri Chung, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, Thakoon Panichgul Thakoon, Phillip Lim and Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders. This year’s Gap Design Edition collection will hit select Gap stores and online June 16 with prices ranging from $40 to $88. Check it out then at www.gap.com or in stores. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Bliss Skintentions!!

Bliss Best of Skintentions® is a moisturizer on a mission to provide beautifully healthy skin…today, tomorrow, and beyond. Invest in your complexion with this formula's powerful sun and antioxidant protection, essential illuminating phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that work together to keep your skin safe and smooth. Bargain-hunting ladies will love Bliss' new once-a-day moisturizer, which packs a professional strength, multi-purpose potential into one little bottle. It's got an SPF15 to protect against UVB rays, plus UVA protection, a vitamin A, C and E complex to fend off free radical damage, AND a combination of minerals and omegas which form a protective barrier and nourish and hydrate skin with essential fatty acids. Check it out at www.sephora.com. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Claw Money!!

Claw Money is collaborating with Sunglass Hut….The legendary graffiti artist hasn’t produced the whole collection just yet, but she’s designed one style that’ll be distributed at next week’s Social Sun launch party. Social Sun for Sunglass Hut is their new interactive way of shopping for glasses that allows customers to virtually try on as many styles as they want, blast them to friends via Facebook, texts, emails and even in-store TV screens, before deciding which ones they want to buy. Cory Kennedy will be hosting the party with a special concert by Sean Paul at the Herald Square flagship next week so if you see a bunch of Jeremy Scott bedecked hipsters in the most unlikely of neighborhoods, you’ll know what’s going on. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Elizabeth & James Fall 09!!

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen bring the journey of Peter Pan’s Lost Boys to life in their Fall ‘09 collection for Elizabeth and James. Starting with the “Proper” London life and then giving way to the savage gardens of Neverland, expect to see schoolboy and Victorian detailing followed by raw-edged foliage pieces, prints and silhouettes. This collection marks the addition of a men’s collection and footwear to the already popular line. Stars like Nicole Richie, Lauren Conrad, Heidi Klum, Vanessa Hudgens and more already love the line, and with the addition of menswear, it’s only a matter time before we see Hollywood’s “IT” guys wearing Elizabeth and James too. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Aveda Sun Care for Hair!!

This summer don’t let you hair become the victim when is comes to the sun, salt and chlorine….which can harm your hair. Aveda introduces the ultimate in Sun Care for you hair which has properties to both protect and restore. This 3 part, UV Defense & Recovery system has first a color-safe formula that gently and effectively removes chlorine, salt and product build-up, while helping to maintain the moisture balance in your hair, never drying. An intensive cream masque that restores sun-exposed hair, moisturizes, and helps defend against free radicals. And, lastly a lightweight, water-resistant UV defense mist that forms an invisible screen to help protect hair from sun exposure for up to 16 hours, to minimize color fadage, damage and dryness. Just like you should protect your skin from the harmful UV Rays…same should be done for your luscious locks. Check out the 3 piece system sold as a kit or individually…come those beach days, you will be glad you did. www.aveda.com. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Fashion Against AIDS!!

For its second season of Fashion Against AIDS, H&M has teamed up with stars like Katy Perry, Dita Von Teese, Estelle, Cyndi Lauper, Yoko Ono, N.E.R.D and more. Each star has collaborated with H&M on designs for T-shirts, T-shirt dresses, vests and bodysuits to spread the word about safe sex through bold slogans in vibrant colors. Katy Perry’s safe sex message, “It’s What’s On The Outside That Counts,” is printed in bright script on a body suit and T-shirt. Dita Von Teese offers an alluring image of her iconic red lips and arched brow on a cute cap-sleeved T-shirt while Cyndi Lauper takes an 80’s approach with her iconic slogan, “Girls Just Want to Have Safe Sex,” scrawled in what looks like hot pink lipstick on a tank top. The collection will hit H&M stores on May 28, with 25% of the sales of each item will be donated to youth HIV/AIDS awareness projects. Fabulous!!

Fabulous...Deck Shoes!!

The Nautical trend has always been a major trend at the spring / summer shows, and this year is no different. As seen on the catwalk at Michael Kors and D&G…the chicest way to tap into the cruise look is to try a pair of so-now, preppy deck shoes. They are summer 2009s new alternative to the ballet flats and brogue. Try wearing them with rolled hemmed or skinny jeans and a stripped top for the ultimate Nautical look. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Anna Sui for Target!!

Not only is Anna Sui signed on to become the second participant in Target’s Designer Collaborations series, but her Target collection will be inspired by Gossip Girl’s four main female characters! Forget those couture price tags…now anyone can take home the looks of Blair, Serena, Jenny and Vanessa, who have all worn Anna Sui’s clothes on the hit show. Anna was drawn to the idea of creating a collection reflective of each characters style, sensibility and unique approach to fashion. Her collection will exude New York City fashion, combining elements of art, city, spirit, punk and glamour. Expect pieces made from metallic jacquards, herringbone, silk and chiffon and detailing with tulle, lace and sequins. Anna Sui for Target will be available on http://www.target.com/ and in select Target stores from September 13 to October 17. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Sevin Nyne!!

With a gorgeous, golden glow as her ultimate beauty accessory, actress/singer Lindsay Lohan introduces Sevin Nyne Tanning Mist—her sunless secret to achieving a flawless tan. In collaboration with celebrity airbrush tanner Lorit, the two worked together to make a luxurious tanning mist that was once only available to Lorit's celebrity clients. Infused with Goji Berry extract, known for its powerful antioxidant properties, and Chardonnay extracts to help keep the skin hydrated, Sevin Nyne Tanning Mist provides an even, natural looking tan conveniently delivered in an easy-to-use, environmentally friendly aerosol can. Named after Lohan's lucky numbers 7 and 9, the dynamic duo hopes to encourage men and women to stay out of the sun and "cherish their skin." In fact, a portion of the proceeds benefits skin cancer awareness charities. So go ahead, spray yourself healthy and feel good about it. Sevin Nyne Tanning Mist is the first of many beauty products to come from Sevin Nyne. Check it out…exclusively at Sephora. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Chanel No. 5 Day!!

Launching today exclusively at http://www.chaneln5.com/, CHANEL will unveil the highly anticipated short film titled, Train de Nuit starring acclaimed actress Audrey Tautou, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. "No 5" the film is a tale of chance and fate…a brief encounter between a man and a woman traveling to Istanbul on the Orient Express night train with an intertwining of two destinies that will be brought together by a scent like no other. Audrey Tautou joins the legendary league of women who have represented CHANEL No 5 including Nicole Kidman, Ali McGraw, Carole Bouquet, Lauren Hutton and Catherine Deneuve. The cinematic partnership between Audrey Tautou and Jean-Pierre Jeunet continues the tradition of CHANEL pairing influential directors and their muses for short films. To celebrate the iconic fragrance and the unveiling of its latest campaign, May 5, 2009 has been designated by the city of New York as CHANEL No 5 Day. CHANEL and Saks Fifth Avenue have partnered for this significant occasion during which a portion of Fifth Avenue is being renamed AVENUE No 5 for the week. As a thank you to the city of New York for its support in making CHANEL No 5 Day possible, CHANEL and Saks will partner to create a new arts program at P.S. 5, the Ellen Lurie Elementary School. To get a glimpse of the new short film, check out http://www.chaneln5.com/. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Statement Earrings!!

Last season it was all about the statement necklace, but now it's time to give your neck a break and let your ears do the talking. Large statement earrings were seen all over the catwalks, from huge hoops at Louis Vuitton to sharp shells at Stella McCartney. Shoulder dusters and chandeliers are such an easy way to glamorize any outfit and draw attention upward. Look for large scale earrings…oversized hoops or large gem adorned chandeliers. Try pulling in some of the seasons hottest trends…bright colors, 80’s and ethnic inspired…and you can’t go wrong. Use them to add some excitement to that tired office look or to elevate your favorite LBD on date night. Just make sure they are extra chunky for a more modern take. Fabulous!!

Fabulous…Dove, Ultimate Visibly Smooth!!

Launching today, Dove introduces a unique new addition to the anti-perspirant /deodorant category, NEW Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth. Created to help minimize the look and feel of underarm hair over time, the unique formula helps women feel stubble-free longer while delivering all the benefits of Dove anti-perspirant /deodorant. Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth contains a unique formula with Pro-Epil Complex, which includes natural extract ingredients, including Palmatine and Dove 1/4 Translucent Moisturizers™ with sunflower oil…which over time will minimize the look and feel of underarm hair. The new line of antiperspirant comes in two great scents…wild rose & nature fresh…and for those of you that need a little more protection, they also have a Clinical Strength with the same hair reducing properties. Check it out today at food, drug and mass retailers. Visit my facebook page, join the Fabulous Girl NYC Group and tell me why you love Dove...you could win a free sample or money saving coupons. Fabulous!!