François Nars Quinceanera

To celebrate the 15th birthday of his eponymous makeup and skin care line, François Nars photographed 15 of his favorite celebrities and fashion people in situations inspired by the names of his products, which are culled from film and fashion history. The resulting portraits have been compiled in “15×15,” a limited-edition tome whose proceeds will go to charity.

The book, which comes out on Nov. 12, will be sold for $80 at 15X15project.com

Shalom Harlow

Daphne Guinness

Marc Jacobs

Source: NYTimes

Are You A Sinner or Saint?

The Lipstick Queen, Poppy King started her own lipstick brand in 1992 in Melbourne Australia. She had just turned 18 and couldn't find any lipsticks she liked. She wanted lipsticks that gave her the look of the 1940’s- rich, opaque and filled with pigment. Everything was thin, slimy and too greasy feeling. There were no deep colors or browns. Most reds went pink. So, on a whim she found manufacturers to mix up some lipsticks, a business partner and the nerve to approach a few stores. It became a run away success!

I have been a devotee of the opaque Sinner Red since it's debut. I have yet to find a comparable product that offers the saturation of color and rich texture. If you prefer a lighter look on your lips you can try the Saints collection. How beautiful is the packaging? Stunner.

The difference? The Saints are sheer and have only 10% pigment in them to give you a hint of the color whereas the Sinners are 90% pigment and opaque in texture.

Although she sells them directly through her website they are frequently sold out. I recommend picking them up in store or online at Barneys New York.

Can't Live Without...

Originally developed in 1957 by European Skincare Specialists, the Vitabath formula remains unequaled with nearly twice the essential ingredients. It's fortified with Vitamins A, D and E and enriched with Horse Chestnut Extract to help condition the skin while cleansing. It's also formulated with only half as much water as it's nearest competitor making it ultra luxe.

The original Spring Green fragrance is refreshing. Reminiscent of an evergreen forest laced with soft musk. It's also completely addictive.

Available at Vitabath or drugstore.com

I should warn you, while the spring green bath gel is absolute perfection don't bother with any of the other Vitabath fragrances they're not nearly as pleasant (read: kinda stinky).

Can't live without...

Lemon Aid by Benefit

"Wake up your eyelids with this warm yellow correcting cream. It helps to hide redness & discoloration on your eyelids. In a snap, eyes look refreshed, frisky and ready for fun."

This also works as an amazing highlighter right under your brow line and is good for those dark circles that make you look like you got socked in the eye.

Brilliant stuff.