Stacy London's Fashion on a Budget Tips

Last night, I hit up an event at The Empire Hotel to learn about new offerings from Pantene, Olay, and Clairol with Marina, Carolyn, Risi-Lianne, and Anne. Stay tuned for info on all their new stuff.

Special guest STACY LONDON (I know. "Shut UP" was all I could think) spoke about how "if your hair isn't fabulous, your outfit doesn't matter." That's a maxim I've always followed.The former Vogue assistant and Mademoiselle senior fashion editor proclaimed that "the economy doesn't matter to me--having good hair does." A gal after my own heart!

Then, Stacy spoke about bargain hunting. Here's what she said:

Shoes are an excellent place to "go budget." She loves Jeffrey Campbell, Seychelles, Oh Deer! and Pour la Victoire.

Stacy also goes budge in the outerwear department. She loves an H&M trench as long as it fits properly in the shoulders, is a fab 3/4 length. If it meets these two criteria, it "adds visual interest."

Costume jewelry is another great place for bargains. Brooches are Michelle Obama's new thing and as such, Stacy has declared "yes we ALL can." She told the story of a fab woman she once saw years ago at Fashion Week who'd cleverly dressed up the side of a wrap skirt with a brooch.

I asked Stacy about a good place to buy frugalista jeans and her answer ASTOUNDED me. Are you ready? WET SEAL. As in, in the mall. They have phenom black skinny jeans for $30. Get on that shiz.

I natch, had to ask Stacy about her favorite makeup brands. She favors NARS blush (Super Orgasm) lip and eye pencils and Dior glosses. Her makeup WAS very fab in person.

Oh, and re: the gray streak (I've gotten several questions). It's REAL, she's had it since she was 11 and it grew there suddenly after she'd been sick. CRA, right? I'd been wondering about The Streak forevs.

Product Polygamy Week: Skin Care

Girls, I'm KINDA farklempt because I just met What Not to Wear's Stacy London at a Pantene event whilst I was wearing THE LAMEST WORK OUTFIT. Ever. Ever in the world where we live as people. We even discussed it. But she was very nice and told me she liked my camel turtleneck (that seriously is from 2002) and could have totally just dressed it up with a high-waisted skirt and some heels. She's super tall and adorbs in person, BTW. And one of the most thoroughly entertaining people I've heard speak. She shared some "frugalista" budget fashion tips which I'll share later this week. In the meantime, onward with Product Polygamy Week!



Today's topic is Skin Care. Check it.

FACIAL CLEANSER

The Barb: Dermalogica Medibac Clearing Skin Wash [I still go back to it when I sense a breakout coming on.]

The Nicki: Dermaquest Cosmeceuticals Oxygen (O2) Facial Commision

The Margene: Estee Lauder Nutritious Purifying 2-in-1 Cleanser ($35) This fave is so new, I haven't yet reviewed it so I'll just do it now! This VERY foamy cleanser is fab in the morning, but also rocks as a mask in the evening. It contains magnetic clay to remove dirt. I find it's a slightly more recession-friendly version of CHANEL Mousse Doucer with the added bonus of being a multi-tasker.

FACIAL MOISTURIZER

The Barb: CHANEL Sublimage Essential Regenerating Creme

The Nicki: Givenchy Le Soin Noir

The Margene: CHANEL Sublimage Essential Regeneraging Cream [The textbook example of a Margene: this lighter-textured dream cream is a recalibrated twist on the orig. It's perfect for my combo skin.]


FACIAL MASK (They're all oxygen masks, is that weird? I just love me some O.)

The Barb: Philosophy's The Oxygen Peel

The Nicki: Bliss Triple Oxygen Mask

The Margene: Peter Thomas Roth Detoxifying Oxygen Mask ($54) This brightening O mask is the perfect hangover antidote. Not that that ever happens to me. Well, not today anyway. Seriously. It brightens and detoxes like no other. Just rub a small bit on the back of your hand and you'll see smoother, lighter, brighter skin in seconds. SECONDS. It's a weekly treat I can't live without.

What skin care Barbs, Nickis, and Margenes has Daneen identified? Check it out at Spoiled Pretty!