DESIGNER:MICHAEL KORS FALL RTW

written by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis for Black Tie Stiletto

Designer Michael Kors READY-TO-WEAR fall look-book is out and Kors collection this fall will be very flattering on women. He choose great colors, like bold pink, crush orange, prints, green, white and of course his favorite personal color, black.

A lot of his pieces can be worn to work, meetings and straight to dinner. You will also see a few separate pieces that you can layer which is always a plus for women on the go that work long hours.

I look forward to owning one of these pieces...can't a girl just dream.

Michael Kors Sheath Dress Price: $1,795.00

Michael Kors Slice Belt Price: $195.00

Michael Kors Cashmere Cable Sweater Price: $895.00

Michael Kors Neck Warmer Price: $695.00

Michael Kors Scissor Skirt Price: $695.00

Michael Kors Dash Print Shift Dress Price: $1,695.00

Michael Kors Cape Shell Price: $1,995.00
Michael Kors Mock Turtleneck Top Price: $950.00
Michael Kors Leather Bubble Skirt Price: $2,995.00

Michael Kors Scarf Dress Price: $1,695.00

Michael Kors Cashmere Knit Turtleneck Price: $595.00
Michael Kors Skinny Trousers Price: $695.00
Michael Kors Swing Coat Price: $2,795.00

Michael Kors Cashgora Sheath Dress Price: $1,595.00

Michael Kors Sheath Dress Price: $1,595.00

Michael Kors Cross-Front Dress Price: $995.00

Michael Kors Cashmere Sweater Price: $995.00
Michael Kors Samantha Pants Price: $695.00

Michael Kors Belted Origami Dress Price: $1,795.00

Michael Kors Printed Sheath Dress Price: $1,495.00

Michael Kors Paillette Dress Price: $1,995.00

Michael Kors Zip Shift Dress Price: $1,895.00

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STYLE: Abonita Scarf

Designer Bonita Schamp has just launched a new collection of flirty and fun hair scarves that are making a splash in our summer accessory forecast. A fashionable and affordable solution to bed head and ghastly roots, ABonita Scarf would be a great addition to an upcoming summer style feature. Recently featured on America's Next Top Model, these chic hair scarves are sold nationwide including select Ritz Carlton hotels.

Abonita scarf, Big shades, Sundress and the Paparazzi and you are Hollywood ready.



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Discover the art of nude...DIOR skin Nude

written by Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Dior's latest skin-perfecting foundation is a ground-breaking formula with state-of-the-art technology to recreate the illusion of naturally beautiful and radiant bare skin. Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup SPF 10 blends 100% mineral infused pigments and water to deliver flawless results. Micro droplets of mineral rich water suspended in both a powder and a fluid formulation capture and reflect light to deliver a luminous finish. The result is a naturally glowing complexion that gives you that head-turning radiant look you can only get in your own nude skin. By using advances in mineral makeup technology, this product will take your complexion to a whole new level. Prepare to deny your age again ladies.

Start with Dior's HydrAction Serum for a natural glow from the inside out.

HydraAction Deep Hydration Radical Serum, $69

For weightless, flawless coverage, apply Diorskin Nude Hydrating Glow Makeup with your fingertips or with the Dior Foundation Brush.

Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup SPF 10, $45

Finish with a dusting of Diorskin Nude Loose Powder, which can also be worn over bare skin or as a refreshing touch-up midday. Its cooling sensation soothes the skin and never appears cakey or flat.

Diorskin Nude Loose Powder Makeup, $45



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Guerlain ROUGE G Lipstick

written by Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Guerlain came coming out with a new high tech packaging and revolutionary lipstick. What’s special about ROUGE G de Guerlain…it’s a lightweight long-lasting lip plumper with ruby powder. The new lipstick will come in 25 shades. The ruby powder is supposed to interact with ultraviolet rays. It also contains mother-of-pearl to help smooth and even the lip and other ingredients aimed at reducing lip lines. Here comes the high tech part; they have a hidden hinge which is an element in Rouge G Packaging. The metal case lies on its side and makes a clicking sound when the tube is removed causing the flap to open two mirrors. Now will it work…not sure but I will be sure to have feedback as soon as I get this $45.00 toy in my hand.

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Masque Quintessence From Leonor Greyl

written by Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

At The Golden Globes, I was introduced to Masque Quintessence from the LEONOR GREYL brand that had one of the gift suites where celebrities received gift bags. LEONOR GREYL has a range of hair care products created with delicate aromas and plant extracts. The products give hair more brilliance, more glamour and more beauty. This is the perfect secret weapon to have to battle the cold winter weather. The deeply hydrating mask was formulated with two nourishing and repairing oils: cupuacu oil from the Amazon and manketti oil from Namibia. The ingredients counteract the trauma that sophisticated processes such as bleaching, highlighting, and straightening can cause to the hair. Its nourishing nectar revitalizes regenerates and repairs even the most damaged hair. This mask instantly offers hair new shine, softness and manageability. This 7 oz jar will cost you $137.50.

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Chelsea Girls on the streets

written by Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

The makeup look in this fashion spread is very edgy and very sexy. Just using heavy black liquid eyeliner, full strip lashes, strong dark brows, nude lips and strong contoured checks wowed me. The models all look like mannequins with their porcelain flawless skin. The big platinum bouffant hair channeling the look of the most popular movie star in the late 1950’s actress Kim Novak, in a retro themed editorial shot at New York’s own Chelsea Hotel.









The “Lady Lust” story features appearances by Constance Jablonski, Sessilee Lopez, Eniko Mihalik, Fernanda Tavares, and Joshua Walter and is certain to be an editorial to remember.


On Eyes: L’Oréal Paris Extra Volume Collagen Mascara in black and
Super Liner Carbon Gloss Eyeliner in carbon black

On Eyes: Shiseido The Makeup Fine Eyeliner in black
On Lips: Nars Satin Lipstick in promiscuous
On Brows: M.A.C Eye Brows in stud

On Hair: Bumble and bumble
Curl Conscious Defining Creme

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STYLE:Gary Hooker and Michael Young

Multi-award winning creative stylists and respected businessmen, Gary Hooker and Michael Young have unrivaled respect within the hairdressing industry. Their artistic flare and passion for colour is in constant demand.

In November 2006 they achieved something that every stylist dreams of - being announced British Colourists of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards.

Now, the guys are back and again are finalist for the British Hairdresser Awards. Gary Hooker and Michael Young were inspired by couture fashion to create their latest collection, Black Orchid, which contrasts dark backgrounds and porcelain skin tones.

For these look, hair was set to give it maximum volume, then tonged at the roots for added texture.

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Diesel’s ‘Only The Brave’

written by: Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

In cooperation with the house of L`Oreal, Diesel presents their perfume Only The Brave, the first solo edition aiming at men. This edition was inspired by founder of the brand Diesel, Renzo Rosso, and an RR tattoo on knuckles, which he gave to himself for his 50th birthday.

Its a real sculpture of glass, shaped like a fist, coloured in smoky-greyish nuances, with a silver ring with an inscription of the Diesel brand. Concept of Only The Brave accentuates oriental, leather and woody accords, which are masculine, determined and brave, with clear contrasts. The perfume opens with masculine and modern notes of leather, which is closely connected with the brand itself. The composition is refreshed with lemon and sparkling, fresh aromas, adding amber and woody accords of cedar.

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