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Life Update: Met Jack Dorsey Yesterday But I Still Blog in My Pajamas

Lots of excitement! 1. Yesterday, I met Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey.2. My roommate X is going to a screening of her TV pilot filmed and written by famous director Y this week. We hope the show will be picked up by a network. (I am terribly terrible about keeping secrets, but I am trying to be good!) 3.  I was too busy talking on the phone with my BFF Eric to type to you about beauty products at 2:00 pm. Better late than never.4. After chattering so long on the phone with Eric, I ate a lot...
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On My Shopping List: Bobbi Brown Rose Berry Lipstick

Recently, this girl who was gallivanting around the Bobbi Brown counter at Macy's Herald Square caught my eye.I rarely experience "makeup jealousy" but in this case, I immediately asked a salesperson if she knew what lip shade that girl was wearing? I wanted it!The answer: Bobbi's "Rose Berry." The color is a very rich, reddish-pink. I rarely see a shade that pretty, so I can't wait to get my hands on a tube. Love it!XOXO,Charlo...
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Put A Spell on You: Alana Stewart Pictures + Clips

I watched Alana Stewart perform last week at the Producer's Club on W. 44th Street. I have written about her before, and this girl has "got the power." The grown man sitting next to me was crying. I took my brother Daniel along, and we both enjoyed every minute. The short video clip above is from her set.Here are more videos, one from an earlier show (this song is called "Katie") and another of her "messin' around" shot by a director. "Katie":"Messin around" B&W video:...
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Happy Watercolor Nails

Playing with Topshop nail polish in Delusion and other polishes around my apartment last night...
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Mini Swatches from mini Nail polish haul ;)

Most of the polishes are not from recent collection. Anyway here is how the colors will look like. There is only one color I actually used, Mistletoe Kisses from China Glaze from last christmas collection... The rest are still pretty new and untouched :(Conclusion, I don't really like the Katy Perry collection. 3/4 colours are pretty sheer. The One That Got Away, look pretty but the glitters doesn't stands out much.You can still get the colors via spree ;)I am in the process trying out Mr&Ms...
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The Results Are In...

Drinking caffeine-free teas like this one was totally helpful! I promised you all week the results of my "break" from wearing makeup, and here are the details just under the wire....After 7 surprising days of life without wearing foundation, my naturally difficult and acne-prone skin improved dramatically. I would say my skin was 80% clearer. But it wasn't the break from makeup that did it really. During this period, I visited Area Spa in Brooklyn for a facial. After that, I gulped 4 - 10 cups...
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Weight Loss, Arghh...

...is probably one of my least favorite subjects. But I want to address this topic. Let me preface this article by saying:1. I think women of all shapes and sizes are beautiful.2.  No one should ever be called "fat." Fat is a part of every person's body, like water and muscle. To put someone in a box because of our culture's conceptions of "ideal beauty" is...messed up.3. My own metabolism is very high so I'm skinny and have never tried to lose weight. I honestly can't speak about struggling...
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LINKS: Chanel Cuteness + Katy Perry Weirdness + Editors Can Model Too

Chanel launches Makeup Confidential website. [CHANEL!]Katy Perry wears cyborg makeup in her new music video. [Stylelist]Parisians fete Justin Picardie's new book "Chanel Sa Vie" with Karl Lagerfeld. [WWD]***The (photogenic) Paris Review Ladies tweet their totes: nataliejacoby Natalie Jacoby by parisreview The new @parisreview tote bags just arrived! They look so nice! http://t.co/bCxhHhf41 minutes ago Favorite ...
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Gotta Have It: Aftelier Perfumes Forest Flower Perfumed Bath Oil

Aftelier Perfumes Forest Flower Bath Oil is so, so, so, so, so beautiful, so I hope you will read this entire post.When I got into the bath after adding a few drops of this perfumed oil, my very first, quick impression was that nothing much had changed. But then, I sank in and closed my eyes. I inhaled the scent and remembered summer camp when I was about seven years old and then, walks through the forest in Samuel P.Taylor park in Northern California. (This happened yesterday.) My mind felt quiet...
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Rachel Zoe Has a Baby Boy and His Name Is Skyler Morrison Berman

Hooray for Rachel Zoe and her new baby! Zoe and her husband Rodger Berman said in a statement to People: "Mom and Dad ‘LITERALLY’ could not be happier or more in love with their so...
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Lady Gaga Visits Twitter Office With Confusing Hairdo

Lady Gaga wore a fresh, bizarre outfit to Twitter's office. By the looks of her companions there, she was, of course, the most fashionable person in the office. Never one to bore us, she appears to have fashioned a wig into a crown and then pinned it with jewels.The hair is too wacky for regular girls, but the way she accessorized her ensemble is spot-on for summer. She has kind of a Brooklyn vibe going on there.Anyway, if you must complain, look at that stranger's zip-up sweater behind her. Call...
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Beauty Fix: Benefit Ooh La Lift and Skinny Skinny Dry Shampoo Reviews

My quest for perfect beauty products continues! Sign of a true beauty addict? At various subway stops, I choose the exit that will deposit me closest to Sephora. I did this the other day in Times Square, but I also know which exit to take in Union Square. ;-)Benefit's Ooh La Lift Review The weird thing is that my latest discovery at Sephora in Times Square has been around, but I never really appreciated it. After dabbing some Nars concealer under my eyes, I blended in Benefit's Ooh La Lift ($22,...
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All My Hot Friends Are Blogging Now

Two cool friends, two cool sites. 1. Alexys is off to the races at Fashionbater. Follow that girl! Alexys is too modest to mention that she looks this stylish, uhhhh, every day. I have spent many afternoons with her in Los Angeles, with nary a dull outfit or conversation. We always have so much fun.  http://fashionbater.blogspot.com 2. Natalie's site Stereogrammar.tumblr.com just launched. The topic at hand: obscure, electronic-60sish-neat-avant-garde music. Also, apparently, the brain of...
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Stefano Gabbana Tweets View of Beijing

Nothing like an "arrivederci" from ol' Stefano to start the day off right.  See the snapshot he posted a minute a...
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Last-Minute Steal: Gilt's Laura Mercier Sale

Relieved that not everything is sold out just yet. I meant to mention to you....Gilt.com is holding a Laura Mercier beauty sale, like, now. I'm torn between the Zen Palette, $24 (original price $60), and the Crème de Pistache Bath and Body Quad, $45 (original price, $75).Click here: www.gilt.com/eyeshadowgovernm...
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Elizabeth Taylor

I miss her already. Elizabeth Taylor died at Cedars-Sinai Hospital today.What a loss.... There are few actresses who captured the American imagination the way Elizabeth Taylor did.Kenneth Turan writes an appreciation, "Elizabeth Taylor: The Eyes Had It." [Source: LAT]Barbara Walters Recalls Last Hospital Conversation With Elizabeth Taylor [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]Also, Liz applying eye makeup (Michael Musto XOXOX blogged this video clip about two weeks ag...
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Get the Look: Liv Tyler's Shiny, Wavy Hair

Actress Liv Tyler stepped out for the premiere of her new film "Super,"  but not without some "super"-vision from celebrity hairstylist David Babaii. 1. To give Liv pretty and loose waves, Babaii added a few drops of Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment to her hair.2. Then, he wrapped sections of her hair around a large-barreled curling iron and allowed the curls to fall naturally. 3. Next, he applied Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment again from roots to the end for loads of shine. (Babaii pumps...
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VIDEO: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Full-Length Film

If you liked the trailer I posted earlier, you'll love the whole film....
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Mascara Rules My World, But Don't Let It Vacuum Your Eyelashes

Hey lady friends,If you like your lashes long and bushy AND wear mascara, use eye makeup remover before you go to bed. I always thought it was an old wives' tale that if you fall asleep while wearing mascara, your lashes will fall out. BUT I have been kind of a slacker lately, and I think my lashes are ever so slightly thinner. There just seem to be less of 'em.Anyhoo, you don't have to break the bank on an eye makeup remover. Just use Sephora's Instant Eye Makeup Remover ($8) and Almay Moisturizing...
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Sunday Listenin': A.C. Newman - Like a Hitman, Like a Dancer

This video isn't brand new, but it is GOOD. Quality wins.Also, I could totally play that violin part. Just saying...My pick-up is set up. (Betcha didn't know I played the violi...
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Dress of the Day

Hey gals,Ain't nothing but blue skies ahead!Twirl about in this edgy, feminine cotton voile dress, available at Shopbop.com's new ONE BY boutique. I want the blue and white versions. Lust!One by Levi's X Opening Ceremony Dress ($275), Shopbop.XOXO,Charlo...
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Reese Witherspoon to Walk Down the Aisle in Monique Lhuillier

Reese Witherspoon will wear a Monique Lhuillier dress to her wedding on March 26. [Sources: Us Weekly, Radar] I plopped her head on this Lhuillier bridal dress. Getting dressed on the computer is so easy! Ready, set, I ...
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Trailer: Keira Knightley in Coco Mademoiselle Movie

Actress Keira Knightley wakes up in a golden room, changes into a cute motorcycle outfit and zooms away. So fancy! So Chanel!Here's a preview of the flick:Do you dig the matching toasted almond pants and motorcycle helmet? I ...
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Lollipop, Lollipop, Ooh Lolly...

I'm fond of manicures but whenever I paint my nails the old-fashioned way chez moi, my friends ask me if I got them done at a nail salon. Here's a picture of my homemade nails! They're a little uneven, but so what? I lacquered them with my favorite Essie shade: Lollipop.These talons are terribly chatty....
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Avril Lavigne's Safety Pin Tattoo: Yay or Nay?

Avril Lavigne got a new tattoo this weekend. I am giving her pink hair highlights a thumbs up, but the jury is out on the tattoo. She definitely gets an A+ for pure guts. It must hurt to have a needle on your neck!What do you think? Brave soldier!The safety pin tattoo.P.S. According to her latest tweets, she's under the weather. Rest up, girlfrie...
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Quick Take: Five-Minute Beauty Look

Are you a little afraid of makeup? Or just pressed for time? This is a sparkling, warp-speed beauty look that even the most timid can try.Prep: Spray Jurlique Purely White Brightening Mist across your face. Kakadu Plum fruit extract, which is packed with Vitamin C, helps brighten skin for a radiant and youthful look.Pucker Up: Apply Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in New Lover ($24). This flattering shade makes your lips take center stage, but isn't too shiny or matte. (I'm utterly mad for...
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Elle 2011 Birthday Giveaway!!

Another giveaway to shoo away the Monday blues! ;DElle, is having quite a number of products to give away!! Yay!You should try your luck too! ;)I am lusting over the Barry M and Laura Geller product! ;p Which one caught your eyes? If you want to know how to win the products above hop on to Elle's Blog...
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