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Best Cheek Stain of 2008 (Already!) Goes to Suki

I dropped by Whole Foods today, thus solidifying my affair with Suki Color cosmetics. After trying their cheek/lip stain in Terra and Vermillion, my new favorite Suki Cheek Stain pick is the Sandstone shade.The Sandstone cream shade is very flexible, giving the skin a rich, natural wash of color. It makes your face glow, and there's never any danger of appearing too powdery like most mineral makeup lines.I can endorse this with a real passion, and girlies I've met at the cosmetics counter attest...

No Starlets for Charlotte

I'm feeling a little bit like Cinderella on Oscar's night, but homework (i.e. getting my degree) has to come before some television marathon. I have a deadline tomorrow.This afternoon while I was dressed in tattered rags, I made myself a nice, hearty soup over the cauldron. You can write me for the recipe.Until then, I suppose your best source is E! Online's breaking Oscar coverage. These famous people don't have to cook for themselves, or dress themselves, or ever put on their own makeup. Lucky...

Oscar-Ready Like Linda Evangelista: Truly Ole!

Ole Henriksen's "people" wrote to tell me Linda Evangelista ambled her long legs over to the Ole Henriksen spa this week at 8622 W. Sunset Boulevard to prep her skin for the Oscars. I didn't "see" her walk there, but the folks "say" that in general she uses Ole Henriksen Truth Serum, or Truth Serum Collagen Booster. If memory serves me right though, Missy Evangelista has a longstanding relationship with Ole Henriksen products. It sounds like it's made for robots invading planet Earth, so we're down.Also,...

Breakfast and Brunch for Eyeshadow Government

All I can think about is brunch, even though it's seven hours before brunchtime.Well, if you wake up and think about brunch too, really don't shy away from heavy amounts of moisturizer. Most people don't notice how dehydrated their bodies are during the winter, but winter really sucks the water out of your skin. Snow vampires!Sorry to be overly dramatic. Anyhow, tomorrow, I'm playing catch-up with moisturizer, drinking fluids other than tea and coffee, and possibly visiting the ocean. If you're...

Valentine's Day: Show Your Love

This exquisite white silk jersey dress, designed by Antony of the indie band Antony and the Johnsons,is being auctioned today on eBay.com to benefit the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, an organization that supports self-expression of gender identity and defends those in the LGBT community who experience violence, harassment, and discrimination. (The auction ends February 23.)Valentine's Day is about love.The dress was created by Antony in collaboration with the New Academy of Fine Arts in Milan.Click...

Don't Pout: This Dress Is Better than Most Dates

And we're not being totally unromantic. Our heart is all tied up in knots over this dress by the designer Notion of Legacy, which (unlike most boys) can last winter, spring, summer, and fall.You could add a sheer lip balm, like Body Shop's Be Lippy balm in Satsuma Shimmer, and act extra-mouthy while wearing this killer dress. Crush heart-shaped candy and possible suspects with all your cuteness.Buy it: Notion of Legacy Bowtie Dress, I Heart (262 Mott St., New York, NY or www.iheartnyc.com); delicious...

Case of the Mondays: Frozen Hair and Plain Lips

I know this Monday would have been much better if I had worn lipstick, and more specifically Dr. Hauschka Rose Adagio Lipstick.Also, my hair got totally iced this morning when I ran out while it was still damp, but the weather was around 20 or 25 degrees. My hair doesn't like to be as cold as a slush puppy. It now needs some cherry-flavoured syrup or lots of moisturizer.Because My Dog's Name is Snoopy Too: Well, honestly, I'll be sleeping in wool sweaters if I can help it. But if you like to...

Nanette Lepore and Michael Kors Fall Winter 2008 Fashion Show

Sometimes fashion week news is more fun if you don't have to read full paragraphs....Nanette LeporeMichael K...

Health Alert: Lead in Kohl Eyeliner

If you have kohl eyeliner from Asia, it might be contaminated by lead. This news became public several months ago, but was overshadowed in the media by lead found in children's toys.Action Plan If you have kohl in liquid, powder or pencil form for cosmetic purposes, you should consider throwing it away or calling the FDA and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics for further information. I realize some women may be required to wear kohl for religious ceremonies.Please be aware:1. The FDA has found lead...

Marc Jacobs Fall 08 New York Fashion Week: Runway Review

Like many great things, I sometimes think Marc Jacobs may be "all hype." But it's hard to imagine the world of fashion without him. This time, the show started on time. After all, a cat has only nine lives, and el MJ was at about 8 1/2 with Anna Wintour. Some of his women appeared as maidens in long, flowing gowns, others went bronze. He "undid" the bowtie tops which have been all the rage, hanging odd fluted objects around the models' necks instead. Whereas in previous years, Jacobs'...

Anna Sui Fall 08 Runway at Fashion Week

Anna Sui mixes it up with grape tones, tons of metallics, and hippie-inspired (is this the fashionably polite way of saying 'totally drugged up'?) runway looks. The collection also reminded me of Olivia Newton John's cult classic Xanadu, but maybe that's my trip. In Xanadu, Olivia Newton John passes through life on roller skates surrounded by flashing neon lights.This dress (shown above) in subtle, floral fabric is my favorite from Sui's collection, more classic Parisian than Paris Commu...

Isaac Mizrahi Dazzles and Keeps Us Toasty at Fall '08 New York Fashion Week

Oh, Isaaaaaaac. Come here honey! In this video, Isaac Mizrahi talks about how his collection is, and doth quote Isaac, not really like a "cardboard turkey." Instead, he says it is "very autumnal." Mizrahi swept us away by showcasing sexy, warm clothing. A lot of the fall collections "shiver me timbers" from all the micro-mini skirts. You'll see many of Mizrahi's ensembles, cut in sumptuous rouges and raspberry pink shades, also covered the models' arms. We think this is the sign of a true gentleman.See...

Oh, Neal's Yard: Is Your Glory Near Its Demise?

My favorite natural British product line, Neal's Yard, has just appointed some corporate honcho from Crabtree & Evelyn as managing director. Let's put it this way--the new director's last name is Hook. Therefore, I recommend buying everything before it's too late. This luxurious Rose Facial mask contains rose extract, as well as bergamot and rose oils to promote rejuvenation, and calendula to calm the skin. Fancify your bathroom with Neals' Yard Garden Mint and Bergamot Hand Wash. It even has...

Updated Table of Contents: Charlotte Does New York '08 Fall Fashion Week

Golly, I hope to get back to my real world of living off of Hershey's bars and only wearing jeans. But girls, I promise this will all be over very soon. (If all you want to know is how to put on your mascara, we recommend investing in Fiberwig. This mascara actually attaches extra fake lashes to your eyes with a brush of the magic wand.)THE PROGRAM: Stay tuned for Isaac Mizrahi, Michael Kors, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore and Marc Jacobs.Complete List of Coverage As of 10:00 pm February 7How To Survive...

How To Survive the Last Two Days of Fashion Week in the Tents (Or Vicariously from Your Sofa)

Fashion week is to New York, as the bull races are to Pamplona. The media has gone wild, and I can't imagine how many fashionistas and reporters are limping, forlorn, and utterly exhausted. Hopefully, if you are working fashion week, I hope you are in bed right now since it's past midnight.And if you're chilling in a cubicle tomorrow reading this or even doing homework, know that hundreds of people in New York are pulling their hair out like the crazy fashionistas they are inside the billowing white...

Vivienne Tam Fall 08 Runway

Models who walked for Vivienne Tam were painted with thick layers of moody eyeshadow while the rest of the face appeared very bare to create a look that is both dramatic and auste...

Proenza Schouler Fall 08 Fashion Week

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Fall Fashion '08: Quote of the Day

"How can people learn to read if they can't even fit inside the building?"--Derek (Ben Stiller), Zoolan...

Fall 08 Fashion Week Continued: New Videos of Donna Karan's Runway PLUS Read On for Tons of Male Models

Donna KaranDonna Karan busts out a parade of frocks. "It is glamorous, it is urban," says Donna Karan. But she says, "The thing I like about it is it's not too precious." Her perspective on vintage and Eastern-inspired womenswear is a far cry from coy. This collection showcases bold, shimmering textiles in mustards and faded scarlets aligned with strong feminine silhouettes, as well as Ms. Karan's staple items in basic black.The makeup for this show was very minimal, with a faint lip stain and...

Peter Som Fall 08: Fashion Week Runway Review

Before I open my mouth, I liked most of Peter Som Fall '08.She reminds me of a high school English teacher who got swallowed by a shag rug three decades ago. Peter Som found her corpse, and spit her back to life with daisies on her chest. A stranger gave her those patent leather shoes out of concern.All Peter Som Photos: Coutorture A flurry of cornflower and navy swings below the knees, making this number slightly less prone to frostbite than many of the Fall '08 mini-skirts. Wallpaper-inspired...

Eyeshadow Government Fashion Week Table of Contents

Hey Girlfriends,To save you a lot of scrolling down and kvetching, this is our big list of New York Fashion Week posts on Eyeshadow Government. Choose your own adventure!XO,Charlotte1. City Slicker: Diane Von Furstenberg2. A Spanish Feast: MJ and Agatha de la Ruiz de la Prada Play Catch-Up3. Arty Party: United Bamboo4. Sultry Scene: BCBG Maz Azria Runway5. Runway to Real Way: James Coviello, Backstage at New York Fashion Week6. Veteran Stylemeister: Nicole Miller7. Up Close and Personal: Alice...

Diane von Furstenberg Fall '08 Collection / New York Fashion Week

These pics prove why city girls always flock to the ever-stylish Miss DVF. I wanted to post this before the clock strikes midnight, and all these glamorous girls become dressed in rags.I'll send you a full update asap.Photos courtesy of Coutort...

The Lady Knows How to Talk: MJ Storms Fall '08 Fashion Week

Yes, this is a video of my roommate MJ rocking fashion week! Watch the video to see MJ chat it up with Agatha de la Ruiz de la Prada, the Spanish designer best known for her signature palette of big reds and happy hot pink. You can watch MJ accost another total stranger he...

How Clever: United Bamboo at NY Fashion Week

Pleasure to have you drop by! Take a seat and welcome back. I so adore your company.All Tied UpThere were a few way cute numbers by United Bamboo on the runways yesterday. The brown shade of this dress reminds me of a pretty giraffe, and the sash bow in the back is so playful. Girls Just Want to Have FunThis retro polka dot outfit reminds me of wallpaper in a 1950s laundromat and looks like it's good to dance in. Maybe, you can see yourself drinking milkshakes in this blouse and jeans at a diner,...

Fashion Week Continues....

Some other sources to consider (in which Eyeshadow Government blatantly hypes our amigas):www.teamsugar.comwww.coutorture.comwww.fabsugar.comAnd outside sources:http://myitthings.com (my roommate is video blogging for them)http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/Scroll down to read makeup tips fresh off the runway, gaze at starving models, marvel at videos by Coutorture, and think about how lucky you are to be probably in your living room instead of New York City.I know most of you probably don't care about...

BCBG Maz Azria: Runway Fall 2008

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James Coviello: Backstage at New York Fashion Week

Vintage-inspired dresses ruled the runways at James Coviello backstage. Models were trussed, preened, and even crimped. This mad hatter model's eyes were thoroughly plucked (Tweezerman, $20-$30) and cheeks duly accentuated.So be a copycat! Runway to Real WayPrep1. Freshen up your skin and make it glow like a supermodel with Aromatherapy Associates Rose Hydrating Mask ($50) or a mask your skin likes. Moisturize. Then, blend a thin layer of foundation, and if you absolutely need to, hide any imperfections...

Nicole Miller Snaps from New York Fashion Week

You have to give Nicole Miller credit for her new collection which has a younger attitude--think Gogol Bordello and Studio 54--than a lot of the "real" young designers. Keep your eye out for the lovely eggplant gown. I also quite liked the use of gypsy-inspired patterns in the dresses and skirts, and Barbarella gold pleated frocks.What's more, Joan Jett attended the Nicole Miller show. Like wow!...

Alice Ritter Chatting At New York Fashion Week: Love That Accent!

The Parisian Alice Ritter says her new collection is inspired by the late 70s and Serge Gainsbourg, the first concert she ever attended. Her website says she has a dog named Iggy. How cool!Temptation Strikes, a Last-Minute Alice Ritter Sale (Ends 2/3 at 6 AM)Today, pieces of her previous collections are available at a steep discount on Bluefly.c...

Zac Posen: Backstage and on the Runway at NY Fashion Week

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Project Runway Alum Victorya Hong's Show at NY Fashion Week

Photos: CoutortureMakeup Artist Linsey Laskowski Confides to Eyeshadow Government!When I went backstage at the Victorya Hong runway to chat with makeup artist Linsey Laskowski, a gamine young woman wearing popsicle-colored lipstick, she was holding a little itty bitty brush, like the one below. This isn't Laskowski's eyeliner brush, but what she uses to apply blush on the models! Laskowski focused on lips and cheeks with bright washes of color. She dabs her brush into a palette of bright cream...

Fashion Week Madness Continues...Yowzas!

So. Like. Oh my god. I felt like I was the only person who rushed off to fashion week, as in the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, with lint in my stockings. Fashion Week is not like very "me." (I won't slice you with my eyeballs if you're wearing last season's clothing, or dorky shoes. All people with dorky shoes are nice.) B-b-b-but I was curious to see what I would find on the runways even if I was linty and poorly groomed. Most of all, I didn't want to be late!But let's travel back in time...

New York Fashion Week 2008: Yigal Azrouel

Yigal Azrouel's new collection comes replete with Renaissance beauties, and biker-ballerina chicks. I admire the curvilinear forms in the white skirt, mixed with the tougher dark jacket. These two new looks are fresh off Azrouel's runway. Please scroll down to read more beauty tips about how to get these model's looks.To look like you're out of a fairytale, like this model in green, pull your hair back in a simple bun as you wake up. Don't brush or fuss. For extra texture, use a wax like Bumble...

Quick Hint of What's To Come...

This is a view from the ground floor of NY fashion week. Can you say media fren...

Fashion Week Is Off to the Races

Okay. Before I start babbling, New York fashion week is here! I'm going to a Project Runway fashion show (*love Bravo*) tonight. So you'll get the down-low soon enough from moi.Stay tuned to Eyeshadow Government, Coutorture, and Fabsugar too for more on Faaaas-shin Weeeek. I'll be providing spot coverage next week on-site, and giving you tidbits throughout the weekend.As a matter of survival, I refuse to wear stilettos to fashion week. My feet hate them. And a girl needs to stick to her guns in...

Miss USA Picks Up Boots Swag in Sundance

Well, I have way too much news to share with you, so let's start with a brief photo op. Look! Even Miss USA smiles when holding drugstore loot at the Sundance film festival. My fab friend Alexys and my auntie like the Boots line, available at Target.I firmly believe though that the "crown" is a state of mind. You have it in you too--seriously. Well, we'll resume this subject very soon when I have more time to be touchy-feely.Stay glamorous xo, Charlo...

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