Once a week, we will be giving you the hottest beauty products and services to keep you looking as good as your clothes. You’re welcome in advance.
First product: Guerlain Midnight Secret
Late night, early morning refresher. Stay up as late as you want, and your skin will never tell. This late night recovery treatment detoxifies, hydrates, repairs and stimulates, with a potent cocktail of ingredients.
I swear by it.
xx,
RyGuy
While I wish I had written about this earlier in the summer (for all those summer soires and weddings), it’s better late than never. Don’t you hate when you have a fancy event or black tie wedding to go to and have nothing to wear? Rather than max out your credit card on a brand new gown for just one night, now you can simply wear a dress and return it. No, we do not mean you go to Saks, buy a dress, wear it with the tags and return it. That’s just tacky.
What I’m talking about is a store called Ilus which houses tons of dresses from designers like Marchesa, Nicole Miller, Badgely Mischka, and Marc Bouwer. Not only do they have an amazing selection of cocktail dresses and evening gowns, they also have shoes, bags, and jewelry. Basically, you can get fully outfitted in one stop. Though this little gem is old news to some, I found a lot of women who were not aware of this clever little trick and figured it was time to spread the good word.
You can stop into the store located at 248 Elizabeth Street, between Houston and Prince (646-454-1678) or browse through their collection on line (www.ilus-nyc.com). Pick out a dress you love and then it is yours for the next three days (they offer longer rentals if you are going on vacation for an additional fee- so you don’t have to dread the clock striking midnight). Don’t fret if you don’t live in NYC, they can mail the dress of your dreams to you as well. See, Cinderella, you will make it to the ball thanks to your fairy godmothers at Ilus.
xx,
WhyDid
Not only does she deliver all the latest in celebrity news on E! every night, she’s a published author, devoted wife, and soon to be reality star. That equates to a very hectic schedule and a lot of wardrobe changes.
Always polished, always adorable, Giuliana has mastered how to dress her body. She wears outfits from H&M to Bebe to Robert Rodriguez without skipping a beat.
This stunner must be good at her job. In this outfit, she is “marketing” all of her best assets.
Name: Jennifer Wright
Wearing: Dress by H&M, Bebe shoes
Occupation: Account Executive at Kaiser Marketing
Hometown: Wheeling, West Virginia
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and your bag was only big enough for 3 items, what would they be?
Favorite beauty product: Karen Scott capillary concealer.
Style icon: I don’t really have one. I like the way Rachel Bilson dresses…. I’ll guess I’ll embrace that one.
This summer I can’t wait to wear: My new stripper bikini from a random store in Hollywood. Yes, I’m serious. I really love it.
Style tip for all the fashion degenerates: Don’t try so hard to be “different.” You just look like everyone else trying to be different… be yourself!
Best Splurge (it was worth every penny): My T3 Featherweight Hair Dryer Tourmaline Professional Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer – I swear by it, my hair should be falling out at this point… but it’s still going strong!
Trend you’d like to see die: MC hammer pants aren’t hot unless you have a 4 foot crotch.
Currently coveting: The perfect black clutch. Potentially Tory Burtch’s Reva Clutch? Not 100% though…any ideas?
Fun fact: I really love the city of Pittsburgh. It is the most amazing place in the world! City of Champs!
Biggest personal fashion flop: WHY DID I think it was okay to wear belly shirts in 2005?
Well, Jen, we’ll forgive you for the crop tops cause it looks like since then, you’ve been doing all the “Wright” things.
xx,
WhyDid
I’m like a college kid on summer vacation this year. Needless to say, this has allowed me to hone my cocktail mixing skills. Sad, but true. However, my “adversity” equals your quenched thirst. Below are a few of my favorite summer cocktails sure to be a hit at your next summer soire.
Ginger Pineapple Heaven (seriously is like heaven in a glass)
Pineapple juice
Pineapple slice
Mix 1 part Canton Liquer, 2 parts pineapple juice in a martini shaker with ice. Shake and pour. Garnish with a pineapple chunk. Experience heaven.
St. Germain Cocktail
White wine (I suggest something dry)
Club Soda
Fill glass with ice. Add one part St. Germain, 2 parts white wine, and a splash of club soda. Note: Can also be made using prosecco.
The John Daly (Get it??)
Lemonade
Fill a glass with ice. Pour in 1/2 Firefly Vodka, 1/2 lemonade. Stir and enjoy. For an extra kick, you can add a splash of club soda.
Kiki’s Special Sangria
**This is a (very) loose take on the sangria from Trata in Water Mill. You can get the recipe for their sangria, but they have some very unique ingredients that are basically impossible to find.
4 bottles Sauvignon Blanc
1 bottle White Zinfandel
10 oz. Triple Sec
6 oz. 7 Star Brandy
1 cup sugar
6 oz. Pomegranate juice
6 oz. 7Up
Fresh fruit cut into cubes or small slices. You can use whatever you like, but realize it will effect the way your sangria tastes. Apples, pears, grapes, pineapple, mango all work well.
Combine all wine, liquor and sugar in a large glass container. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add fruit, pomegranate juice, and 7up and stir again. Refrigerate over night for flavors to combine. (If you can’t wait that long- it’s still fine to drink right away).
Cheers!
xx,
WhyDid
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