Pencil This In | Fashion & Film at Regal South Beach Cinema

Sex and the City 2 has finally hit the silver screen! To celebrate the opening of the fashionista flick Regal South Beach Cinema is treating moviegoers to a SATC2 inspired fashion show this Friday, May 28th. 

Joining forces to put on the show are four local Miami boutiques, Coco Babe, The Closet Boutique, Mizmi, and Wafa Saifi, each dressing their favorite character from the film. Paul Mitchell will be on hand to recreate the hair and makeup looks of our favorite city girls.

Arrive early and get a behind the scenes look at what it really takes to put on a fashion show. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to observe the transformation of six models  leading up to their debut on the catwalk.

If You Go:

Friday, May 28, 2010 7 pm

Regal South Beach Cinema (2nd Floor)

1120 Lincoln Road

Miami Beach, Fl. 33139

Try It On | Blaze of Summer

My summer uniform consists of one key piece- my beloved putty colored boyfriend blazer. Worn over jeans, a mini dress, or even shorts, a casual blazer can polish any ensemble. 

When it comes to wardrobe staples like a blazer, don't be afraid to spend a little more for a great tailored fit. This is an investment piece you'll wear time and time again. This season bypass plain old black and go for a cream or khaki color. Neutrals are right on-trend and will look ever so chic paired with light tones like white and blush.

For a look that's straight out of my personal style book, pair your boyfriend blazer with a simple white tank and shorts, and a neutral snakeskin heel. Let your accessories do the talking with a pretty blush bag and oversized lucite necklace.

Best Kept Secret | Dry Shampoo

There’s nothing worse than a bad hair day. They tend to creep up on you mid-week, when you just can’t fit another second into your day and the last thing you want to do is have a “washing-my-hair” night. Washing, drying and styling can be timely and tiring, especially for us long haired girls. Those are the days I thank the beauty gods for one of my best kept secrets—Dry Shampoo!

This magic shampoo-in-a-can needs no water and can liven up even the limpest of locks. Whether your hair is fine and suffers from a daily case of the greasies, you want to extend your salon blow out just one more day, or your bangs constantly fall flat, dry shampoo should be an essential part of your beauty arsenal.

A loyal (obsessive) user of dry shampoo for years now, my personal favorite is Psssst Unscented Instant Spray. At just $5.99, it's so cheap I stock pile it. Industry fave Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo ($11-$21) does a decent job if you're willing to shell out the extra cash; while TRESemme Fresh Start ($4.49) is disappointing to say the least, it acts more like a perfume than a cleanser.

Tip: Pick up a travel sized version to keep in your purse or car for touchups on the go!
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Budget Babe | Casadei look for less

From the runways to the red carpet, platforms have been seen on the feet of the most stylish Hollywood divas all season long. The Casadei Triple-Platform Pump, worn by Kate Hudson at the Oscars and Sandra Bullock at the Golden Globes, is sky-high and oh so sexy— and retails for $620.

Thanks to Steve Madden, working girls can score this star style for under $100. The 'Caryssa' Pump is just as fierce as its designer counterpart, and with a price tag of $89, you'll still be able to buy yourself lunch. I just picked up a hard to find pair in chartreuse suede and can't wait to teeter around in them all summer long!


Go Shopping
Steve Madden 'Caryssa' Pump,  $89

Steve Madden Dadeland Mall
7355 N Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 
305.663.0043

Steve Madden Lincoln Rd
1006 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL
305.534.9997‎

Beauty Buzz | Five minute face

Even if you have a love/hate relationship with makeup, you should never leave the house without putting a little on. My philosophy— always put your best face forward, because you never know who you're going to meet. (I mean, the man of your dreams or future boss could be in line next to you at Starbucks on the day you decide to leave the house looking like a hot mess and never notice you!)

Achieving a simple and pretty makeup look is well, pretty simple. Take just five minutes each morning to look good, and you'll feel good, too.

From blah to beauty, in five minutes!

Forget foundation, try a tinted moisturizer like Physicians Formula Healthy Wear with SPF 50. This is my can't-live-without-it beauty product. It goes on light, gives great coverage, and protects your skin from harmful sun damage. Best of all, it's oil and paraben free and won't clog your pores.

For brighter eyes my secret weapon is the Benefit High Brow pencil. Meant as a brow highlighter, I take in one step further and use it in the inner corner of my eyes. By creating a small "V" shape, you'll get a fresh, wide awake look. Next polish the look off by curling your lashes and applying a coat of lengthening mascara. Though many makeup artists swear by fancy (expensive!) eyelash gadgets, I personally love my $3.99 Revlon Eyelash Curler. 

Finish off your face with a girly flush, courtesy of Benfit Posietint. This perfect pink tint doubles as a cheek and lip stain. If you really want to shine, sweep a highlighter across your cheekbones for some extra radiance. I really love VS Makeup's limited-edition Cheek & Face Highlighter, $14 at Victoria's Secret stores.

Pencil This In | Win a "Sex and the City 2" girls night out!

The highly anticipated film Sex and the City 2 will be hitting the big screen in just 10 days. (Yes, I am counting!) Thanks to three local Coral Gables businesses you don’t have to be Carrie, Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte to have a Sex and the City adventure of your very own. 

Camelot Salon and Spa, along with Red Koi Thai and Sushi Lounge and Lady Lux Boutique are teaming up to treat four gal pals to a night on the town, including a makeover, stylish new wardrobe, dinner, and tickets to see Sex and the City 2 on opening night at Sunset Place Cinemas. Ladies can enter to win by simply visiting any of the three sponsoring locations. (You must be 21 years old and a South Florida resident to qualify.) 

The winner will be announced at Lady Lux Boutique on Wednesday, May 26th as the Coral Gables shop hosts a ladies’ night party. Guests will be treated to sushi from Red Koi Sushi Lounge, SATC style cocktails, and 15% off their purchases from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. that evening. 

Grand Prize 
A complete makeover from Camelot Salon and Spa including make-up, hair cut, blow dry and style, dinner and drinks at Red Koi Sushi Lounge, and $100 gift certificate to Lady Lux Boutique for a winner and three lucky friends, and tickets to see Sex and the City 2 movie on Thursday, May 27, 2010. 


If You Go: 

Wednesday, May 26th, 5-8pm 
Lady Lux Boutique 
3660 Coral Way Miami, FL 33145 
305.444.0868

Deal of the Day | Shop at Rue La La

Meet Rue La La, a members only shopping site that is at the top of every recessionista's bookmark list. It's been featured on MTV's The City and Bravo's Launch My Line,  and now you can get it on the private sale action. 

The site features luxury brands at affordable prices. New boutiques open daily at 11 a.m. and are open to members for a limited time, usually 2 to 3 days.

If you love Whitney Port's chic & youthful line Whitney Eve, make a mad dash over to Rue La La as her boutique closes May 16th (and is almost sold out!) 

Whitney Eve Gold Ruffle Collar Jacket

(Photo courtesy Rue La La)

Items like this eye catching Gold Ruffle Jacket from Whitney Eve, marked down to $179 from $370, can be found at deep discounts. Other brands you can find on the site this week include Lilly Pulitzer, SEQUOIA Paris, and my personal favorite BCBGMAXAZRIA. Set reminders to alert you of when your favorite boutiques open—because designer styles at prices like these don't last!

Click here for your personal invite to Rue La La from Kelly's Kloset

Pencil This In | LALE at Studio LX

It's the time of year to celebrate the most fabulous women in our lives- our Mamas! Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but M0m would never want you to spend that kind of cash. Instead, get your recessionista self over to Studio LX at Mary Brickell Village this Thursday, May 6th, for a Mother's Day trunk show featuring LALE jewelry. The chic line of necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings is handcrafted in Istanbul and sure to make any Mom feel like a queen, or at least look like one! 

 

(Photos courtesy of LALE)

Besides shopping for fabulous baubles, you'll have the opportunity to meet the designers while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.  Take home some bling for Mom (or yourself!) and receive an exclusive gift with your purchase.


If You Go:

Thursday, May 6th, 4-9PM

Studio LX Mary Brickell Village

900 S. Miami Ave Suite 121

305.415.9600

What I Wore | Shopping at Lady Lux

Last week, I checked out the Priscilla Jade Little Black Panty Tour at Lady Lux boutique in Coral Gables with my stylish gal pal Annilie. There's nothing better than champagne, shopping & sexy panties! I had been waiting all season to break out one of my favorite dresses, and girls' night out at Lady Lux was finally the perfect occasion.

What I Wore
Dress: AKA New York
Shoes: Jessica Simpson Collection
Bag: Atik Shop
Earrings: Bebe

(Photo credit: Marie Delage)

Beauty Buzz | Revlon Grow Luscious mascara

One of the most important parts of my beauty routine is mascara. Trust the pageant girl in me, I've tried them all. While my competition is gluing their eyelids shut trying to get false lashes on, I prefer a good 'ol eyelash curler and the perfect tube of mascara.

Lately I've been a devotee of Benefit BADGal Lash. At $19 it's not the cheapest mascara around, but it does just as good a job as the cult-followed DiorShow. I haven't found another formula that adds volume and length like BADgal-- until now.

The Test

Having run out of my bff BADgal, I made a run over to CVS and discovered Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara. Feeling adventurous, and intrugued by the claim that 96% of users saw longer lashes instantly, I decided to try it out.  

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Revlon finally has a hit mascara on their hands with Grow Luscious, it's nearly perfection. The big, thick brush is similar to BADgal & DiorShow's and gives you the same lush, long lashes for half the price! After three coats (with no clumps!), I had the look of falsies for less than $10.