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Welcome to the Hotel Missoni

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The Ritz is where I will retire myself when I am old and gray and wish to spend my twilight years in quiet luxury. That said, at this moment I’m young and I want to stay at the loud, overstated Missoni Hotel in Edinburgh,UK and have a good time. The first of a proposed chain of hotels, the six-story building is dressed head-to-toe in signature Missoni patterns and bold colors. The hotel also brings in the design sensibility of Marcel Sandes, Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobson and Hans Wegner. Rooms start at $355 a night.(via Cyana.Trend.Land).

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Beauty Find Rodin Olio Lusso

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So let’s say you have skin that is normally fairly well behaved, but is currently suffering from dryness, tightness, mild eczema, very oily/dry patches or just looks a little lackluster after a long night or long day traveling.

This is where Rodin Olio Lusso comes in.

Olio Lusso was created by Linda Rodin, a former stylist and editor in the fashion world for over 40 years. She has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable faces. It was during this time she created her blend of moisturizing oils and used them on select models, and celebrities. Soon word spread about the wonderful elixir which had the ability to make skin instantly radiant, supple soft and hydrated using only natural ingredients.

Olio Lusso is a blend of arnica, neroli, argan, sunflower, calendula oils (plus more!) that provide antioxidant and antibacterial benefits to moisturize and protect skin. The scent of the mid-weight oil is a rich, tropical Jasmine flower. I added just 3-4 drops of the oil into the palm of my hands, rubbed them together first and then applied. The oil felt very light and smooth on my skin, with no greasiness or oily feel. It also absorbed into my skin very quickly which I loved.

I immediately noticed a beautiful glow to my skin, my drier areas were very soft and supple and instantly my skin did look more radiant. I paired this with richer moisturizers on colder days, and on days when my skin was no quite as dry, I used on it’s own. I really did like the feel it gave my skin and how easy it was to use.

As wonderful as I found the oil, I must stress that it has a very heady, floral scent from the oils. It lingers a bit, so if you are a floral person and/or like your beauty products to have a prominent scent, this is perfect for you. If you have a very sensitive nose, unfortunately, it is not.RLB

Go–>Oliolusso.com for stores and doctor’s offices to purchase. Also available online at beautyhabit.com.

From our friends at Palacinka Beauty

Donna Karan Dishes on Luxury, Fashion and the Weight of the World

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Jen and I went to Neiman Marcus in downtown San Francisco today for champagne, a light brunch and to view the Fall 2009 Donna Karan collection presented by the designer herself. The collection is beautiful – we especially love the slim grey jersey skirt which we think will go with everything – but Karan stole the show with her confidence, charm and wit. Here are a few notable quotes from her presentation:

On the fall’s strong shoulder and why women will want to wear it: Women have a lot on their shoulders. No one gains weight on their shoulders.

On fashion: When you walk in your closet it needs to be seamless. It needs to all go together.

On luxury: Luxury is between you and what you touch. It is not necessarily how something looks, it is how it feels… Luxury is caring for ourselves and sometimes caring for another person (referring to the many employed by the luxury business).

We are still slightly breathless about the SERIOUS shoes. I’ll have more on those later. Photo from Style.com

From our friends at Season Five

The Ultimate Green Father’s Day Gift

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Father’s Day is right around the corner and we’ve found the coolest eco-friendly gift that you could give to your Dad – a robotic lawn mower! Totally amazing yet true, we’ve found this sophisticated outdoor garden tool at GreenGardenTools.com.

Their top of the line model is the Lawnbott LB3500. Unlike conventional lawn mowers, the LB3500 can cover 40,000 sq feet yards while your father watches his favorite baseball team instead. These robot mowers use a double capacity Li-ion battery that’s clean, economically-friendly, and eco-friendly. Conventional lawn mowers can pollute “as much in an hour as 40 late model cars.”

Besides the  environment, the LB3500 also has safety in mind. It has free floating 360 degree bumper shield that has a sensor that stops the blade when touched. It can also handle slopes of up to 27 degrees so there’s no fear of tippage.

At a $3500 cost, it is on the pricey side. But if money is no object, the LB3500 would truly be a Father’s Day Gift to remember!

From our friends at Green Shopaholic

Second (eco)Skin – Spring 2009 Collection

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Fashion is hardly about compromise. Why trade style for sustainability, comfort for luxury (or vice versa) when it’s possible to have all at once? (more…)

Object of Desire: Proenza Schouler PS1 Bag

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Proenza Schouler has been in the news recently more because of Kiefer Sutherland’s head-butting of co-designer Jack McCullough’s nose, but the duo definitely deserve attention for their new line of handbags. Which, if you think about it, is kind of ironic, because unlike the flashy, logo-heavy designs of the past decade, Proenza Schouler’s PS1 bags are understated, clean, and almost anonymous–which is key in these recessionary times, where flaunting one’s luxury accessories is seriously declassé. The bags are, however, quite luxurious, with prices to match: a small leather clutch is $895, medium day bags are $1595, and large bags are $1995; python versions of these range from $1735 to $4250. All are gorgeous, of course, but if you want to really splurge, why not go for the $14,400 large PS1 croc bag? Yes, for that price you could get a Birkin, but the PS1 doesn’t have a years-long waiting list, nor does it shout conspicuous consumption. With its crossbody strap, it’s also much more youthful–a sought-after quality among the fashion flock. It bags may be dead–or perhaps hibernating–but if there’s any bag that can rouse us from our deep sleep, I think it’s the PS1.

From our friends at Cheryl Shops

Snob Worthy Links: Armcandy Deals at Shopbop + Josie Maran’s Amazing Argan Oil

  • posted April 29th, 2009
  • Beauty

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Bag Snob: Craving a new bag for spring? Check out the ARMCANDY deals of 25% off regular priced bags from Shopbop.

Beauty Snob:  Josie Maran's Amazing Argan Oil. Extremely effective, but can you stand the sink of this legendary, lightweight oil, grown organically in Morocco?

California’s Rising Stars – California Rising Organic and Sustainable Tees

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Calling all sun-soaked beach babes, it’s a brand
new day. Whether morning yoga and green tea with frequent
work-from-the-beach days is your California reality or not (we are
unfortunately part of the “not” group), you can play the part with
luxury eco-apparel from LA-based California Rising.

With soft loungewear, tees and hats with that perfectly worn vibe, Josh and Jules,
(adorable and creative husband and wife duo) got the chilled-out West
Coast look just right. Using all organic and sustainable materials,
they nailed our environmental values on the head as well.

While we don’t subscribe to the theory that one
can live on sunshine and sea water alone – we’d like to test it out
this summer in the Ele hoodie dress ($120). Now that is California Dreamin’.

A Lil’ Bit O’ Bottega Veneta – Luxe Signature Basketweave Wallets

  • posted March 1st, 2009
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Do you love the look of Bottega Veneta's signature basket weave buttery soft woven leather? Yes, we are also obsessing over their luxe handbags. Instead of breaking your
budget on one handbag indulge in a Bottega Veneta wallet and bring home a bit of the luxury. Indulge in an everyday accessory that steps up your style factor a level into something absolutely fabulous.

The perfect gift to treat yourself (it can do double duty as a clutch!) or as a special gift for Mother's Day. Now thru the end of June save $30 off your first order at Bluefly.com including Bottega Veneta.

Coupon Code – THEFIND30
$30 off your first order at Bluefly.com
Good through 6/30/09

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