tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86928664829819702022024-03-14T00:44:45.486-04:00tartecosmeticsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-15301304034038631532011-03-09T17:37:00.006-05:002011-03-09T18:16:00.103-05:00Oscar Beauty<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 367px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 149px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582218386367290866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTM8FwgX_DruQGd-OTfj5bL5CkhKiTELybahhIqIfegK1bWoGCrB66iLde0Pyx0zZ4K49zxQz_uGRkibd1NmWGjjTp4BpdN2UTtnYOwqC6xw0CsQydISc2xgVJJ-EjEM6a_54SRcpRk6s/s400/oscarblogpost.jpg" />Hi all,<br /><br />I’m Kate—the newest member of the tarte team. I’m so excited to have the opportunity to blog about <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/">beauty</a>, fashion and all things glamorous. For my official post, I’ve decided to share my thoughts on some of my favorite Oscar <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/">beauty </a>trends. I know I’m a little late to the convo, but I’ve finally had the chance to digest all of the gorgeous gals!<br /><br />I thought that stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Hillary Swank both dazzled with a <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/">natural </a>, look. By using a <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-lipsurgence-natural-lip-tint">nude lip color</a> and sporting a <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-true-love">rosy cheek</a>, they flawlessly pulled it off with ease. Milia Kunis, Jennifer Lawrence, Halley Berry and Michelle Williams all looked stunning rocking a sultry, <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-smoldereyes-eyeliner">smokey eye</a>. They balanced it perfectly by complimenting the strong eye with softer shades on their <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-shop-cheek-stain-blush">cheeks </a>and <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-shop-lips">lips</a>. And one of my all-time favorite trends of the evening was the classic look. I think Anne Hathaway and Sandra Bullock pulled this off well with a bold <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-LipSurgence-natural-lip-tint-power-couple">red lip color</a>.<br /><br />What were some of your favorite beauty trends?<br /><br />xo,<br />Kate <div> </div><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-24893039283543704202010-02-02T09:57:00.000-05:002010-02-02T09:58:08.535-05:00NEW BLOGWE HAVE MOVED TO <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/blog/">WWW.TARTE.COM/BLOG</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-48337064306613924162010-01-27T15:04:00.004-05:002010-01-27T15:50:30.592-05:00Spring 2010 Trend Alert!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7OPpFR7-racpaLjMpvFCrVVKdsPSXWx9RwjF4WMPWq99MNnrfHfI55At_BCNUFLtlIN_3UcD9SwAv9tVNtPCjlgNb42pKfnmiNrCqgnGuRpvTDGtoZ9eNO73I4Vz6fA3_Lr26jZSOHA/s1600-h/bloom+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7OPpFR7-racpaLjMpvFCrVVKdsPSXWx9RwjF4WMPWq99MNnrfHfI55At_BCNUFLtlIN_3UcD9SwAv9tVNtPCjlgNb42pKfnmiNrCqgnGuRpvTDGtoZ9eNO73I4Vz6fA3_Lr26jZSOHA/s400/bloom+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431524600012176530" /></a><br /><br />We haven’t even made it to Ground Hog Day, but I certainly see spring on the horizon. Trends are emerging and some key themes are giving me a heavy dose of optimism! Although I was all for heavy studs last fall; this spring I’ll channel my inner flower child in a whole new way. I do love the laid back boho look, but lately I’m more intrigued by ultra-girly flowers in an array of different looks! Bursts, liberty prints, artsy watercolors—you name it and I’ll try it. Above are totally different designs that are blooming for spring & each is just as feminine as the next (from left-to-right: tarte collaborated with Celebrity Makeup Artist Tina Turnbow for our newest natural cheek stain—flower child, Rebecca Taylor skirt, Nanette Lepore honeysuckle dress & Lauren Moffat top and shorts). As you can imagine, we tarte girls love anything nature inspired, but what we really adore about this look is that there’s really something for everyone!<br /><br />Xo,<br />KristinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-19153518976463271882010-01-25T11:41:00.003-05:002010-01-25T11:48:17.910-05:00Tina Turnbow: Celebrity makeup artist & green beauty expert<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMIQ4PYf8ZeJUkCGkLqEJQIPI2WNUVOUCxOmSdYI8gf7IN7hR8vwiapyDD2KXWqBNmMaVkCrQBqgz3fK5tPH8F_hYai2hDNdw5WX-hapjXsbGV1fFMmiSuWutNapgoSMFAleYmJloy4s/s1600-h/Tina+Turnbow+Signature.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnDUllWu-fWUN-isQli9_t78jaHRS0VeFGoWp_8vs1fe_9QySg_uyft-0Z-Gi0oNCaUSNVm0kXVRnGQtp8cULCpnOj2_1hZd3aJrPTP7uMN23iCTMqCdTw4yQtBXJzsduSFj5qvwSWPk/s1600-h/tina3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430719793548878722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnDUllWu-fWUN-isQli9_t78jaHRS0VeFGoWp_8vs1fe_9QySg_uyft-0Z-Gi0oNCaUSNVm0kXVRnGQtp8cULCpnOj2_1hZd3aJrPTP7uMN23iCTMqCdTw4yQtBXJzsduSFj5qvwSWPk/s320/tina3.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdwuFiI2arbiBYa8g2q01i6OlZOaph__W0gW6tJdy4sVQgtQ2a17GNAYNw5t1REW5XcunH2INDfQ6UBJ4w3Z0aNsxP2YwSbRn5XBeqWFMqxEa21DxOgx3zrQ8Z1KhbFOFyWMjL4bc_IA/s1600-h/Tina+Turnbow+Signature.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 108px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430720138101815346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdwuFiI2arbiBYa8g2q01i6OlZOaph__W0gW6tJdy4sVQgtQ2a17GNAYNw5t1REW5XcunH2INDfQ6UBJ4w3Z0aNsxP2YwSbRn5XBeqWFMqxEa21DxOgx3zrQ8Z1KhbFOFyWMjL4bc_IA/s200/Tina+Turnbow+Signature.jpg" /></a><br />We’re so thrilled about our new eco-friendly <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-shop-spring-2010-collection">spring 2010 collaboration </a>with celebrity makeup artist and green beauty expert Tina Turnbow. Together Maureen and Tina developed tarte’s flower child collection—an eyeshadow palette and cheek stain inspired by nature and all earthly elements.<br /><br />With over 11 years of experience, Tina has created beautiful looks for celebrities such as Joan Allen, Claire Danes, Vera Farmiga, Ellen Page, Mary-Louise Parker, Amanda Peet, Jessica Szohr, Keri Russell and Ivanka Trump to name a few. Tina’s been featured in national media like Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Marie Claire, Shape, Nylon and has collaborated with a wide range of fashion photographers including Gilles Bensimon, Arthur Elgort and Raymond Meier. She’s also a usual suspect working at premiers and award shows like the Golden Globes <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/get-the-look.php">(check out the look she did for Vera)</a> and Emmy’s, as well as serving as the lead artist during <a href="http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/">Fashion Week</a>.<br /><br />Whether she’s power walking with her dogs, cooking a healthy meal or scouring Manhattan for the latest eco-friendly beauty product, Tina is always encouraging women “to be aware of what they put on their faces: your skin is your biggest organ!” And we couldn’t agree more!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-22772836387576412802010-01-22T16:52:00.006-05:002010-01-22T17:04:16.950-05:00"Underwear for Your Complexion"--Skincare Tips from a tartelette<div>So, (insert sigh here) here we are with about 2 and half months left of this torturous winter weather. I don’t know about you, but it absolutely wreaking pure havoc on my skin! It seems like I have tried everything to cure that dry, flaky, tight feeling that the cold weather brings and I seem to have finally found a few solutions. After reading Kristen’s tips on how to achieve a perfect complexion in the New Year, I wanted to add a few tips and tricks that will help keep your skin looking gorgeous as we trudge on through till spring. I like to think of these as “underwear” for your perfect complexion. </div><br /><div>1.) With the biting cold and dry air, comes flaking and that uncomfortable tight feeling that leaves your skin feeling like sandpaper and who wants that?! After trying what feels like every single exfoliator on the market, I finally decided to splurge on a product that I had waned for a long time, the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P254210&categoryId=C19920">Clarisonic Cleansing System</a>. All I can say is WOW!!! I really noticed an incredible change in the way my skin looks and feels after the first time I used it. If you’re not sure what the Clarisonic is, it is a skin cleansing brush that gently vibrates to remove dead skin cells while it deeply cleanses your skin. The Clarisonic is also great for treating those bumps on the back of your arms. This condition, called Keratosis Pilaris effects quite a few of the girls in our office and we ALWAYS looking for the miracle cure that will make our arms smooth and supple. Use the Clarisonic for 30 seconds on the back of each arm every day and those bumps will disappear. My dry, flaky skin has met it’s match. In case you haven’t noticed I am obsessed with this thing! </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5npQFIB5TkgAoTN6_tE6yq5UB240Eq5iBg67cGRmRArUBh4X33V53fOhYkD81la4id0U8RLxSIPwLQ9RtrGti_WcLmOhbMeLtCIYSrCjy_efKV4XzH3bfLp0Rfgspoy_cV24Wqk_Usc/s1600-h/clair.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429688163380798434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5npQFIB5TkgAoTN6_tE6yq5UB240Eq5iBg67cGRmRArUBh4X33V53fOhYkD81la4id0U8RLxSIPwLQ9RtrGti_WcLmOhbMeLtCIYSrCjy_efKV4XzH3bfLp0Rfgspoy_cV24Wqk_Usc/s320/clair.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div>2.) Another lovely side effect of the winter weather is itchy flaky skin around my eyes. I f you use eye cream daily but still find that your dark circle defense isn’t going on as smoothly as possible, try applying a dab of <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/qxp13123_333181_sespider/aquaphor/healing_ointment.htm">Aquaphor healing ointment </a>to the flaky skin before bed in place of your usual eye cream a few nights of the week. This will take care of the dryness and itching and allow your concealer to go on smoothly and flawlessly. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJmP2cS_a2ePPYJu-Pl3UH2-9-0XsYJmMDd5dsAhRlfYUhOW22T6xiR6DViWsyQEpYkLj3287V-SKLMaBuWskGb9KQIRFqowvmiL8SOnkxe-idTi3CFr45rOime2zvwZ1nuQz-bCI9U3Q/s1600-h/aqua.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429687126308200498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJmP2cS_a2ePPYJu-Pl3UH2-9-0XsYJmMDd5dsAhRlfYUhOW22T6xiR6DViWsyQEpYkLj3287V-SKLMaBuWskGb9KQIRFqowvmiL8SOnkxe-idTi3CFr45rOime2zvwZ1nuQz-bCI9U3Q/s320/aqua.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>3.) My lips can not adjust to this frigid weather either, it seems that no matter how much water I drink or how much lip balm I apply, my lips are still cracking and dry. I discovered a secret from a makeup artist friend that has my winter lips. Brushing your lips with your toothbrush in the morning removes the dead skin cells that build up so that your <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-slide-tin">slide tin lip balm </a>and <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-fRxtion">frxtion </a>lip exfoliator will be 100x more effective. </div><br /><div>These little extras are helping me and my skin get through this cold winter and keep my make-up looking fresh a luminous. If you have any great skin saving tips you’d like to share, post them on our facebook page. Looking forward to hearing from you!</div><div> </div><div>XOXO, </div><div><a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/team-member.php?id=41">Leigh</a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-54443686268841791852010-01-11T17:45:00.002-05:002010-01-11T17:51:33.421-05:00Pippi Longstylin’<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0B67OCKK77kNvM-weB_E-F6PBnDqZiAokhImXYygY8Ju24JIkeS8sNBzsljifTAQOu_R2iGu72tHK4X49KAjDNINzAv8Ao2nK0NyVeXGYdGWykgF3xffOBE7qBqyWJ8mhfo5Ov8c9Zvs/s1600-h/braid.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425617782105828018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0B67OCKK77kNvM-weB_E-F6PBnDqZiAokhImXYygY8Ju24JIkeS8sNBzsljifTAQOu_R2iGu72tHK4X49KAjDNINzAv8Ao2nK0NyVeXGYdGWykgF3xffOBE7qBqyWJ8mhfo5Ov8c9Zvs/s400/braid.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>It’s no secret that braids have become the haute hairstyle of choice for celebs and normals alike. I mean, it is nearly impossible to go a whole day without seeing at least one mini-braid cascading across some chicster’s crown. Well, good news for all of you tired of the French-braid halo- the plait has moved down south. From Alexander Wang to Dsquared, the Spring/Summer runways showed plenty of posh pigtails. And stars like Blake Lively, Kate Hudson and Diane Kruger have been rockin’ the queue on the red carpet with regularity.<br /></div><br /><div>The messy side braid is super chic because it’s bohemian, but with a sense of flirty innocence. The futuristic feel of the fishtail plait is space-age sleek and sexy. And don’t ever doubt the inherent charm of girly pigtails.<br /></div><br /><div>So, when you’re deciding between whatever waves and super-simple straight, get twisted-up instead. Your locks will welcome the chic change ;)<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2Sot6Y4X9ro&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2Sot6Y4X9ro&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />XO,<br />Amelia </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-43719181374131335812010-01-05T17:11:00.010-05:002010-01-05T17:34:12.304-05:00HAPPY NEW YEAR !! xo, the tarte team<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvq5k7887rNkRls9V4KiD4_ZgXyn6eD94FSP_SlYzvt0irV_QB6Cwjg793s6XBtInCvM678KHcZj3zBGtxHe3PgQzlkULs48PuGKFrwFoXXISeGktpQl1VcOv9y8AvxxuSS8-3MfUJ2Q/s1600-h/Complexion+2010+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423383830274727906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvq5k7887rNkRls9V4KiD4_ZgXyn6eD94FSP_SlYzvt0irV_QB6Cwjg793s6XBtInCvM678KHcZj3zBGtxHe3PgQzlkULs48PuGKFrwFoXXISeGktpQl1VcOv9y8AvxxuSS8-3MfUJ2Q/s400/Complexion+2010+copy.jpg" /></a> Happy 2010 & we’re glad to be back!! This year our resolutions are to live our healthiest year yet and put our best faces forward. We have survived the holidays, pledged to hit the gym and will do our best to nix some of our bad habits. At tarte we believe that the best way to show our efforts is through a glowing, healthy complexion. With temps still dipping and two winter months ahead of us, we definitely need a strategy for this luminous skin we crave.<br /><br />The basics are a given: cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize & probably moisturize again because these months leave our precious faces extremely dry and dehydrated, but then what?! Well, here’s where your <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P242813&categoryId=C12001">natural beauty complexion products </a>are ESSENTIAL. I’m not talking your favorite shadow, liner & mascara, but the core items that perfect the natural YOU;)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklibWOFQEX9kjOdvsPQNrnSgOb2YDWRAXDkw5Apn8T3hOG2vkeuEb2PK5yK-HNDyYC7fd02UpjQSMBf5Uk3wyuHShMY4gLL8WC5Od8pecfdNOtu268SU6pEOe1ODRJDubw59Q3l_EcvI/s1600-h/winter+skin.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423384286528882082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklibWOFQEX9kjOdvsPQNrnSgOb2YDWRAXDkw5Apn8T3hOG2vkeuEb2PK5yK-HNDyYC7fd02UpjQSMBf5Uk3wyuHShMY4gLL8WC5Od8pecfdNOtu268SU6pEOe1ODRJDubw59Q3l_EcvI/s320/winter+skin.jpg" /></a> Start anew with <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-clean-slate">clean slate </a>natural primer; this helps makeup stay in place longer while preventing creasing in fine lines and wrinkles. This alone will make your skin feel incredibly supple. Next, cover any blemishes or red spots with tarte’s foolproof <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-the-eraser">eraser</a> pen—swipe, dab, dot whatever works for you. The ingredients are correcting the spot rather than sitting on top of it. Foundation really is a personal preference (but choose one with SPF, even in the winter)—if you prefer full coverage choose <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-ReCreate">ReCreate™</a> & if you opt for a tinted moisturizer reach for<a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-smooth-operator"> smooth operator </a>with SPF 20. Either way, I promise 1 of the 2 will be your new best friend! Finish up with <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-provocateur-powder">provocateur</a> natural mineral pressed powder SPF 8 & a hint of <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-mineral-powder-bronzer">park ave </a>bronzer. A tip that Maureen passed along to me: avoid brushing bronzer over your entire face; instead try drawing the number 3. Start at the forehead, swish around your temple to the cheekbone and then back around and under the jaw bone. This will give you radiance without too much shimmer. Just a coat of mascara and your favorite matte lip sheer & you’re out the door. You can feel even better knowing that if you slip-up with all of the other goals you have set; these antioxidant & nutrient rich products will be doing the work on your complexion from the inside-out! <div><div><div></div><br /><div>xo,</div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/team-member.php?id=37">Kristin</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>P.S.</div><div>We are giving away Clean Slates on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/tarte-cosmetics/82403561928">facebook</a> & <a href="http://twitter.com/tartecosmetics">twitter</a>! Share your resolution to enter & win!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzQ2NRdNgBgbvIVe59G1pAHd2xRmPwyVUhv95-PEX1ZKKsSInmKDVecAGQaiJkg1vZzf7N3S248KTP83K6neRqIPKV_iVzowbG6ln1xsgLq3NIQGVOKka0kP_qtuJb0Ecoce1DR2pzeo/s1600-h/Clean+Slate+Face+Primer+NEW.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 80px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423387412242056322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzQ2NRdNgBgbvIVe59G1pAHd2xRmPwyVUhv95-PEX1ZKKsSInmKDVecAGQaiJkg1vZzf7N3S248KTP83K6neRqIPKV_iVzowbG6ln1xsgLq3NIQGVOKka0kP_qtuJb0Ecoce1DR2pzeo/s200/Clean+Slate+Face+Primer+NEW.jpg" /></a><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-37532695200081109842009-12-21T18:48:00.004-05:002009-12-21T18:54:16.887-05:00Gift Etiquette 101—How to Accept Graciously.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotV_hUFmRR2WZjMPkR4rfu2p_O2XzOdfEpgbZm9fEdyd3TDqYgKflShszIcP-uReLFR5S2AtX_YelJISPAB28OcH-47X3G1dyM9NFmBTZm-teZweSliFV47NzLfh6f-TcUSBGTc6fxX8/s1600-h/gift.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417842038885619282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotV_hUFmRR2WZjMPkR4rfu2p_O2XzOdfEpgbZm9fEdyd3TDqYgKflShszIcP-uReLFR5S2AtX_YelJISPAB28OcH-47X3G1dyM9NFmBTZm-teZweSliFV47NzLfh6f-TcUSBGTc6fxX8/s400/gift.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br />Since our 2009 treasure chest palette is sold out at Sephora, we’ve decided to run a contest on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4261762&id=82403561928">Facebook page</a> for a chance to win this gem of a palette. That said our fans are leaving comments that have me rolling on the floor laughing. Why, you ask? Well, to enter you must share the worst gift you’ve ever received & in return we’ll give one of you a gift you want! From hot dog pokers to a wheel of baby Gouda cheese, this really got me thinking. How do you react to such silly and ridiculous presents? How do you hold-up a true poker face while un-wrapping a terrible gift?!<br /><br />When accepting a gift it’s always important to remain thankful. In this awkward moment try your best to uphold your manners—no glimpse of shock or horror. Stay classy. After asking around for some tips from some true masters of animated appreciation I have narrowed it down to 3 easy steps:<br /><br />Step 1: Know your audience. Show your appreciation and make it look real, even if you feel your taste is way better.<br /><br />Step 2: The wrong expression can hurt the feelings of the giver. Although you can’t seem to come to any conclusion as to why they bought this for you, give them the benefit of the doubt (they bought this picturing your excitement). So be just that, surprised and excited.<br /><br />Step 3: Always smile & always say thank you. Even ask where they got such a “unique & thoughtful” gift (in your head you can picture yourself at the return counter).<br /><br />Now, I know these may be easier said than done. Just remember, it’s the season of generosity—it can always be worse.<br /><br />Xo,<br />Kristin</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-13912575371388650772009-12-11T15:37:00.004-05:002009-12-11T16:15:24.314-05:00Fred Segal's Sustainable Shopping Event!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJRtCCK7KbkHA5lMG9BlALzdU1_8qbli7XS4vCuO3YPZtPwglYCHNnDYxXtIeq0kZw_lrqFtfCdUCLuMyzrcqcaPGXblE5jebIn5NUrVnctF4L5WQZRdJkbFGyWk1ALcM4cug5B96hHQ/s1600-h/LA.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJRtCCK7KbkHA5lMG9BlALzdU1_8qbli7XS4vCuO3YPZtPwglYCHNnDYxXtIeq0kZw_lrqFtfCdUCLuMyzrcqcaPGXblE5jebIn5NUrVnctF4L5WQZRdJkbFGyWk1ALcM4cug5B96hHQ/s400/LA.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414089907984761042" /></a><br /><br />Just in time for the holidays tarte teamed up with <a href="http://cocoecomag.com/new/">Coco Eco Magazine</a> to partake in Fred Segal's Sustainable Shopping Event to benefit Toy's For Tots! tarte's own fabulous makeup artist, <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/team-member.php?id=39">Tracy Davis </a>provided tarte holiday makeovers for the very chic and stylish ladies of LA. Tracy even gave the event's host, green celeb Rachel Leigh Cook, a gorgeous tarte evening look! For more event coverage check out <a href="http://www.greenopia.com/LA/news/15704/12-8-2009/Eco-Celebrities-Kick-Up-Heels-at-Sustainable-Shopping-Event">Greenopia</a> & if you feel like getting glam, head to tarte's YouTube Chanel for a step-by-step holiday tutorial!<br /><br />Xo,<br />Kristin<br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PpaX_AZp1qw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PpaX_AZp1qw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-23203940484737351982009-12-10T13:54:00.002-05:002009-12-10T14:00:24.794-05:00Gift Guide--Gifts that Give Back!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YPwoGbSLMxvdM0h-Nmk4szpbjI1EWAmgdGFBW-h1l4Y2dh9mP11GIaEcdzxaakP1tIwDItRykS6Kyjd4vLktOARZ4tXusAgetiiwrxzOKIHU0kf0UXm_ERDEucaV2O2-VoE4maJP2Go/s1600-h/giveback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YPwoGbSLMxvdM0h-Nmk4szpbjI1EWAmgdGFBW-h1l4Y2dh9mP11GIaEcdzxaakP1tIwDItRykS6Kyjd4vLktOARZ4tXusAgetiiwrxzOKIHU0kf0UXm_ERDEucaV2O2-VoE4maJP2Go/s400/giveback.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413683974683213074" /></a><br /><br />This holiday season make a change—gift beyond your family & friends. Look for products that donate a portion (or all) of proceeds to a worthy cause. I’m trying to make a conscious effort to choose items that help make it merry for everyone! What’s that saying again? Oh yes, “Tis better to give than receive.” Here are some ideas to get you started!<br /><br />- <a href="http://www.feedprojects.com/_product_78667/FEED_3_Bear#">The FEED 3 Bear </a>is made from 100% plush organic cotton and natural burlap. This snuggle buddy is perfect for your little one and like all FEED products—it’s their goal to sell as many FEED 3 bears as possible to FEED and educate the world's 400 million hungry children. "Nut," the FEED 3 bear, will provide Plumpy'Nut® for 3 children through Industrial Revelation.<br />- <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-t5-super-fruit-complex.php">tarte’s t5™ super fruit complex</a> is found in many products including our cult fave, natural cheek stain. With the purchase of any tarte product containing t5™, tarte will donate proceeds to the Sustainable Amazon Partnership (SAP)—helping to preserve the Amazon Rainforest through forest stewardship, improved living conditions and educational opportunities for communities in Brazil. <br />- <a href="http://shop.stjude.org/GiftCatalog/shop.do?cID=$category.uidPk&pID=15160">The Retro Green Scooter </a>is a sleek ride for any 3-to-5 year old & proceeds from every purchase are donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.<br />- For the stylista, the <a href="http://shop.helpmalawichildren.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=102">‘Nana’ </a>ring from H.E.L.P’s Panthera Collection is a generous gift that benefits nutritional education in Malawi.<br />- My personal favorite is from <a href="http://www.heartyouback.com/Index.CFM">Heart U Back</a>. Their cord adjustable bracelet (think very Links of London) comes in a ton of colors (I picked up red) and mixes in perfect with the rest of your stackables. The best part, Heart U Back promises $125,000 in proceeds to the ASPCA. <br /><br />xo,<br />KristinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-81795533947466250952009-12-08T13:09:00.002-05:002009-12-08T13:13:34.226-05:00Gift Guide--For Him!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17K-Qacg0aKPdMTiw2W6uBC-U5J4u7LIB2occWGE-15BwL-1RTGqNAfvrk8R_e0GlapbQXwLtatQN3YVLjZYWG3YV-0Tz29Jd1QUP3_vq68CuKwfy72duyo67ctYEWNgnZl7W3HG8puE/s1600-h/For+Him.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17K-Qacg0aKPdMTiw2W6uBC-U5J4u7LIB2occWGE-15BwL-1RTGqNAfvrk8R_e0GlapbQXwLtatQN3YVLjZYWG3YV-0Tz29Jd1QUP3_vq68CuKwfy72duyo67ctYEWNgnZl7W3HG8puE/s400/For+Him.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412929792640467330" /></a><br /><br />Whether it’s your father, brother, son, husband or boyfriend, it’s always tough to get that special guy in your life the perfect gift. Most men just don’t light-up in surprise over another new tie, set of cufflinks or sweater the same way us ladies go ga-ga over jewelry, bags & makeup. That being said I’ve tried my very best to bring you a few great gifts for all those guys in your life. I guarantee that he’ll love you even more for them! <br /><br />1. This is not another button-down. It’s a tailored ‘<a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse/Men_Shop_By_Category/shirts.jsp">washed-favorites’ from J-crew.</a> I say if he has to wear one everyday it might as well feel like his favorite tee. <br />2. From skate shops and Barney’s New York to the pages of Nylon Men, Men’s Journal & GQ, <a href="http://www.nixonnow.com/mens-watches/">Nixon men’s watches </a>are a must-have! Pick up the Chrono 51-30 (see above) or the rotolog (he’ll thank you for it).<br />3. <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=433093&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results">John Varvatos Vintage cologne</a>—simply put, he’ll smell amazing!<br />4. You can’t go wrong with <a href="http://www.stubhub.com/">tickets</a> to see his favorite team or band! <br />5. Nothing beats the sound of his ipod on a <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS836VC/A?fnode=MTY1NDA1NA&mco=MTA4NDM1NDY">BOSE dock</a>. If you’re feeling extra nice, then snag him a pair of high-def <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/TX465?mco=MTUzNjQ4NDI">headphones</a>, too.<br /><br />xo,<br />KristinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-66537927681544803272009-12-07T12:34:00.001-05:002009-12-07T12:39:13.091-05:00Holiday Gift Guide--For Her!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdT1bU_SyTDa6dkQL7fOtldZAyYKF-O9fAMW9WLBjPjllQDeEewrmPKtqaVEdJLzPnb37I7RxJOmpwXYzNl0ERMX1UW9Tdw3doD1UJD7t1sW6d0WuW3gmUb7FQECAxMfcNoriGf09Pt7E/s1600-h/for+her.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdT1bU_SyTDa6dkQL7fOtldZAyYKF-O9fAMW9WLBjPjllQDeEewrmPKtqaVEdJLzPnb37I7RxJOmpwXYzNl0ERMX1UW9Tdw3doD1UJD7t1sW6d0WuW3gmUb7FQECAxMfcNoriGf09Pt7E/s400/for+her.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412549278607074562" /></a><br /><br />All that glitters…I’m in love with it all! I have touched on the sequin trend in the past, but this holiday season sparkle seems to appear everywhere. From leggings and tuxedo jackets to tarte lipglosses, what better way to be completely festive than with some extra shimmer to turn heads. I spent some quality time ravaging through the options and picked out my faves. Whomever you are buying for this year (even if it’s treating yourself) reach for one of these totally gorgeous, totally dazzling finds! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-crown-jewels">Tarte crown jewels lipgloss set (dazzling divas) $39</a><br /><a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=22336&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=28&subCategoryId=28">Express sequin leggings $98</a><br /><a href="http://www.trinaturk.com/p/3941/Kathleen-Cardigan.aspx">Trina Turk ‘Kathleen’ sequin cardigan $223</a><br /><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=445605&CategoryID=16958&PartnerID=SHP&cm_mmc=Froogle-_-Womens-_-HANDBAG-_-kate_spade_new_york_El_Morocco_Lauralee_Sequined_Long_Shoulder_Bag&utm_source=GoogleProduct&utm_medium=organic">Kate Spade “El Morocco LauraLee’ sequin bag $375</a><br /><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=458485&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results">DKNY ‘Sweetheart’ dress $375</a><br /><a href="http://www.ericaanenberg.com/ring2.html">Erica Anenberg Twosome™ ring $144</a><br /><br />xo,<br /><br />KristinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-15276078782024882252009-12-03T17:54:00.003-05:002009-12-03T17:57:46.118-05:00Sock it to Me!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhig394DDn6Xw4hmlyhIRMk2KvWIQ0qfFQ2lZIIrLvcYbReUkeemYTPua1jXjNNvm7TjvjoAPQMlfEWEhvCSP6hDnh9_xrhVYQXqcGvUVg2Dpmxymd8zAKlfIrfSdBo3LGXbglqDEtXcdg/s1600-h/sock.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhig394DDn6Xw4hmlyhIRMk2KvWIQ0qfFQ2lZIIrLvcYbReUkeemYTPua1jXjNNvm7TjvjoAPQMlfEWEhvCSP6hDnh9_xrhVYQXqcGvUVg2Dpmxymd8zAKlfIrfSdBo3LGXbglqDEtXcdg/s400/sock.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411147658623764130" /></a><br /><br />Something happened to me during a mid-winter jaunt to the West Coast earlier this year…something strange and unexpected that I couldn’t have seen coming for a million style miles. Don’t worry, tartelettes, I’m just talking about socks. “Socks?” you ask. Yep, I fell head over heels-literally-for these foot fashions. I was at the Juicy Couture store on the crazy-chic Colorado Blvd, and on a whim, picked up a pair of knee-high JC socks. They were inexpensive, full of cute Juicy scribbles and just plain fun! I rocked them over black leggings with Cali-girl chicness on the plane back home. <br /><br />Well, that one moment turned me- the girl who has stolen socks from every roommate she’s ever had- to a certified sock seeker. My Juicy collection is nearing double digits, and this season’s mags and catalogs are forcing my eyes…and toes towards other brands and style. I can’t wait to try J.Crew’s bobby variety or Urban Outfitter’s over the knee stripes. And Free People’s lace thigh-highs? Well, we all know how Mimi feels about the lacy stuff.<br /><br />If you’re worried about looking like a “Three’s Company” reject, just follow Mimi’s tips for a successfully stylish sock-hop.<br /> •Tube Toss—Unless they have “Juicylicious,” “From Juicy with Love” or any other cheeky Pam&Gela saying , leave the high-white tube variety in the gym. <br /> •Grown-Girl-Chic— Though the whole knee-socks trend is a riff on the classic catholic schoolgirl look, no need to look like a GossipGeek. Strut your sock-style with the panache and confidence of someone with a past tense relationship with high school.<br /> •Dare to Bear— Don’t go to all the trouble of buying adorable socks just to hide them under boots or pants. Show off those quirky Juicy-isms; sweet, but sassy bow details; and sparkling sequin embellishments! Unsure how to stage a sock show? The J.Crew catalog offers some awesome inspiration!<br /><br />All right, tartelettes, cover those tootsies in something chic and get a-hoppin’!<br /><br />XO,<br />AmeliaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-55711449304455707412009-11-20T16:46:00.006-05:002009-11-20T17:19:04.513-05:00Crown Jewels Gloss Review!If you didn't already know, the tartelettes are HUGE YouTube fans--we even have our own <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/tartecosmetics">tarte TV</a> channel! As you can imagine I watch tutorials on reg and some of the talent out there is amazing! This week some of the tarte girls rolled the tapes when they spoke about our favorite new gloss set crown jewels & now I just came across a cute review from a tarte fan! I'm sharing both below--Enjoy!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aWVyMOihfDQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aWVyMOihfDQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cu-8URM1AdE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cu-8URM1AdE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />xo,<br /><br />KristinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-71340729309277279652009-11-18T15:16:00.003-05:002009-11-18T15:30:33.304-05:00Daytime Dare: Velveeta<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTEoH8DFIAiL0Gb5wJTADhywWmcnB8sj9NrtqYK3OIVLLEmPtAiX4Bgbq2Tcj6y9lo8U_fz2ig7rH692fY5bfg9_CrHxGn_hBIF9aCdF1dUlV6t0pq4efMrF1fMFvjwC6T2HQyFzJhYRc/s1600/velveeta.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405543673055535314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTEoH8DFIAiL0Gb5wJTADhywWmcnB8sj9NrtqYK3OIVLLEmPtAiX4Bgbq2Tcj6y9lo8U_fz2ig7rH692fY5bfg9_CrHxGn_hBIF9aCdF1dUlV6t0pq4efMrF1fMFvjwC6T2HQyFzJhYRc/s400/velveeta.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">November is upon us, Tartelettes, and we all know what that means- Wham, Bam, its Christmas, ma’am! What better suits the Holiday Season than the sumptuous richness of velvet? Ok, ok, so I understand your fears with this fabric. But I blame that fashion trepidation on two other style offenders. They go by the names of crushed and velour.<br /><br />No worries, darlings, Mimi is the blogger who will save chic Christmas…or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. (I’m très P.C.) Well, I’m playing Not-So-Secret Santa and giving you all you need to don truly gay apparel this Jingle Bell season.<br /><br />1. You are Ebenezer Scrooge if this Isaac Mizrahi </span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/two-tone-velvet-pumps-isaac/vp/v=1/845524441847920.htm?folderID=2534374302153654&fm=search-shopbysize"><span style="font-size:85%;">Two-Tone Velvet</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> pump does not make you absolutely giddy. That eggplant on crimson is sartorially sinful.<br />2. I love </span><a href="http://www.80spurple.com/shop/product/98661/5298/corpus-women-s-velvet-moto-jacket-black"><span style="font-size:85%;">Corpus’ Velvet Moto</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> jacket because it puts a casual edge on this typically evening fabric. VroomVroomVelvet!<br />3. A.Wang has done it again with this perfect tough/soft-chic </span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/velvet-leather-jacket-alexander-wang/vp/v=1/845524441846035.htm?folderID=2534374302066386&fm=search-shopbysize"><span style="font-size:85%;">Velvet&Leather</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> jacket<br />4. This </span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/ruffles-velvet-trim-vest-foley/vp/v=1/845524441854424.htm?folderID=2534374302060562&fm=search-viewall-shopbysize"><span style="font-size:85%;">Foley+Corinna</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Velvet Trim vest is the supreme style for the Tartelette just dabbling in the fabric. I’d amp up the sexy factor with sizzling liquid leggings.<br />5. Joie </span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/falina-velvet-leggings-joie/vp/v=1/845524441847836.htm?folderID=2534374302024611&fm=search-shopbysize"><span style="font-size:85%;">Velvet leggings</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />6. Nothing combats velvet’s “Old Granny” rep like this </span><a href="http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/products.detail/_/Paisley-Velvet-Skirt/productID/bf146cfb-7b4c-412c-bb6a-f6ec974364dd/categoryID/c176fe5d-611d-43af-9114-a8af1ad3c9a5/searchString/velvet/CMCATEGORYID/683d4023-53f5-4900-b5ce-ecf465df31a9/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Free People</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> micro-mini with its funky paisley print!<br />7. </span><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=440666&CategoryID=10601&PageID=10601*2*24*-1*-1*39&cm_mmc=ShopStyle-_-LINKSHARE-_-Crawl-_-Crawl&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-KkBySm14qQHqxXmc8UEefQ"><span style="font-size:85%;">Gryphon</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Velvet Smoking Jacket<br />8. The patent and velvet on these Silver Way </span><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=940167&navAction=jump&search=true&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS"><span style="font-size:85%;">Oxfords</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> is the best unexpected combo since Chrismukkah.<br />9. Who better to up the chic ante of the dreaded velvet headband than Mr. Jacobs? This Marc by Marc Jacobs </span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/46601"><span style="font-size:85%;">Velvet Bow</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Headband is the perfect quirky touch to traditional Holiday fashions.<br />10. BCBG Max Azria </span><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=449981&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results"><span style="font-size:85%;">Velvet Romper</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br />Ok, Tartelettes, no more velvet vexing! It’s time for you to deck the halls with boughs of chicness ;)<br /><br />XO,<br />Amelia<br /></span><br /><br />XO,<br />Amelia </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-13842990468623521042009-11-12T10:33:00.002-05:002009-11-12T10:40:28.630-05:00Chain Gang<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVT9diL0rYihpbLEZLW_0hJkrYf1Fasy1m-Q6w4YYsMwe6GuCUZTEUZVmWZKbN4NWhBES_gDdKjjNNZWXgPp5VIldXxjLOdgaqhjn3vvHsxBGhoXNMNVYJVFolKlWu-y-Pbl5wXl2CTFQ/s1600-h/chaingang.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403242179267377634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVT9diL0rYihpbLEZLW_0hJkrYf1Fasy1m-Q6w4YYsMwe6GuCUZTEUZVmWZKbN4NWhBES_gDdKjjNNZWXgPp5VIldXxjLOdgaqhjn3vvHsxBGhoXNMNVYJVFolKlWu-y-Pbl5wXl2CTFQ/s400/chaingang.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">If you’re a child of the ‘90s like me, the words “chain necklace” can induce some pretty awful images. For instance, the chunky herringbone chain that accompanied hideous then, hilarious now color-block ‘fits. My personal fave was my turquoise, hot pink and purple windbreaker suit!<br /><br />Jealous? I know!<br /><br />Well, 2009 has revitalized the chunky chain, but no worries, tartelettes! Keds are no longer required. Instead, you can count on some of the hautest names in the jewelry game- Michael Kors, Max&Chloe and Kenneth Jay Lane! </span></div><br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Still scared of the possibility of looking like a Naughty By Nature video extra? Mimi’s platform for chain to the rescue!<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">1. Allow the chain to be the showstopper of your look. Yes, Mimi, the queen of costume over-consumption is telling you to go with one statement piece!<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">2. Wear casual or dressy with the same joie de vivre! Jeans and a white tee? Rock it, don’t stop it! Tailored suit at the office? Hellllo, edgy workin’ girl!<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">3. Go chunky or go home! Shy away from extra ornamentation, so that your necklace can be funky, yet super versatile.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">4. Never be afraid to mix metals. Gold&silver are the new PB&J. Just think of it as an awesome 2-for-1 during this tough economy.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">5. Keep the retro influences to a minimum. No need for ‘90s chain, ‘80s bold shoulder and ‘70s platforms! We’re borrowing from the past, not dressing as a “Fashion Through the Years” museum exhibit.<br /></div></span><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">All right, tartelettes, I think you’re ready to join the chain gang! Link up ;)<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">xo,<br />Amelia</span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-34072521000040545582009-10-29T09:53:00.002-04:002009-10-29T10:06:51.141-04:00Do The Monster Mash!<div style="background-color: rgb(233, 233, 233); width: 425px;"><object id="A64060" quality="high" data="http://aka.zero.jibjab.com/client/zero/ClientZero_EmbedViewer.swf?external_make_id=Y2lGL9GGcSSPo66x&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=JibJab" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="319"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="movie" value="http://aka.zero.jibjab.com/client/zero/ClientZero_EmbedViewer.swf?external_make_id=Y2lGL9GGcSSPo66x&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=JibJab"><param name="scaleMode" value="showAll"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="allowNetworking" value="all"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="FlashVars" value="external_make_id=Y2lGL9GGcSSPo66x&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=JibJab"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></object><div style="text-align: center; width: 435px; margin-top: 6px;">Try JibJab Sendables® <a href="http://sendables.jibjab.com/ecards">eCards</a> today!</div></div><br />Halloween weekend is upon us, and if you haven't already picked out a costume it's time to get creative!! The tartelettes have been chatting about our costumes for what seems like a month & last night Heather was super crafty in the office with her zombie bride dress. So in honor of my favorite holiday I put together a little humorous video of the tarte ladies gettin' down to the Monster Mash! I hope you enjoy because I'm laughing out loud--I'm the wearwolf. Don't forget to sign up for our makeup costume contest & Have a creepy Halloween!<br /><br />The Cast:<br />Mad Scientist (Celeste)<br />Frankenstein (Heather)<br />Bride of Frankenstein (Erica)<br />Dracula (Staci)<br />Wearwolf (Kristin)<br /><br />xo,<br />KristinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-33998992089704281662009-10-22T13:25:00.004-04:002009-10-22T13:31:54.178-04:00Table Toppers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4GNJUrWPRhwAuYxGVphofx0x3J278145Ujwljc3ZBppGiIqS_YeNppxzwqbY55ncZYaByykD1kKE3NB_iVqO_FWtcMIUSiSCZ1uBq5QCtZhyQiGoZpRwYAAcKPBTXBNv4Yp_4Sf_Tek/s1600-h/tabletoppers.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395477412012742114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4GNJUrWPRhwAuYxGVphofx0x3J278145Ujwljc3ZBppGiIqS_YeNppxzwqbY55ncZYaByykD1kKE3NB_iVqO_FWtcMIUSiSCZ1uBq5QCtZhyQiGoZpRwYAAcKPBTXBNv4Yp_4Sf_Tek/s400/tabletoppers.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I love to collect coffee table books that I can flip through time and time again & experience total sensory overload. With anything from fashion to photography these books are perfect room accents. Like all collectables, it’s always fun to gift others with one of your favorites. For your bestie’s next birthday, house warming party or even a thoughtful token of appreciation--choose a creative hardcover. These are some of my favorites along with newcomers that I can’t wait to get my claws on. I hope you find the perfect one for you!<br /><br /><strong>For the Collector:</strong><br /><em>Andy Warhol Prints: A Catalogue Raisonne 1963-1987</em>—with 384 pages and 1,700 reproductions from the man who IS pop art, this is the perfect colorful addition to any bookshelf. <em></em></div><div><em>Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture</em>—a lavish montage of Vuitton’s collaborations with world renowned artists (trunks and bags aside).<br /><br /><strong>For the Fashion Maven:</strong><br /><em>Who What Wear: Celebrity and Runway Style for Real Life</em>—we were already addicted to the site, so the book is a given for any seasoned stylista.<br /><em>The Teen Vogue Handbook</em>—the go-to reference for all that is fashion, even beyond your teen years.<br /><br /><strong>For the Visionary:</strong><br /><em>Hue by Kelly Wearstler</em>—with projects arranged by color, Wearstler’s design inspiration proves much deeper than the walls she decorates.<br /><em>Marchesa Casati: Portraits of a muse</em>—the complete portrait of an everlasting style icon, including insightful contributions from the likes of DVF and Karl Lagerfeld.</div><br /><p>xo,</p><p>Kristin</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-55871801314043598492009-10-19T18:25:00.004-04:002009-10-20T12:10:55.381-04:00Daytime Dare: On the Prowl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YezNZwYJOD0TtN_rVVuvOH-QdHoSZgR4OoeAbsLszj5OIXapRRlN9f6aAWoXIzwjabc1aHucDhPbe9WqacujdHAek_Nm-fDnePJEvyvINbCBV1MOXM4oQAZzxuuw-ILVpxRVIzrL5Vg/s1600-h/leopard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394715323351734386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YezNZwYJOD0TtN_rVVuvOH-QdHoSZgR4OoeAbsLszj5OIXapRRlN9f6aAWoXIzwjabc1aHucDhPbe9WqacujdHAek_Nm-fDnePJEvyvINbCBV1MOXM4oQAZzxuuw-ILVpxRVIzrL5Vg/s400/leopard.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5CBYoTl80ezZN6t0ovwKVvCW1SvoykWQDa3l_BwMjLNepscH_kfsoEOXmXR-7IBXwhpNl50Cv9OP_scObb8TTOb1fCOSlb4qdiT99hTwmhmCDVhY6-437wOpHCfBxcbO3ox5lcY4dhQ/s1600-h/prowl.JPG"></a><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Ok, Tartelettes, the latest Daytime Dare should come as no surprise—leopard print. I set it up for you in last week’s </span><a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-blog.php"><span style="font-size:85%;">lust list</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">—and if you are even remotely familiar with moi, you know how nuts I go for print dell’animale. I’ve </span><a href="http://highendrearend.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/whats-newport-pussycat/"><span style="font-size:85%;">blogged</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> it, coveted it and worn it. Now, it’s your turn to step inside the wild kingdom. I know it may seem non-sensical, but leopard print can be a wonderful neutral when done right. </span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;">And these are your rules for the game:<br />1. No more than two leopard pieces at once. No kind of “cat lady” is good.<br />2. Start with a conventional neutral base—black, white, brown—but make the print pop with a bold color. No time to be a ‘fraidy-cat.<br />3. Pace yourself. First time wrangling the cat? Go for gloves, a scarf or bag for just a touch of leopard fierce. Move on to a classic coat or sexy top when you feel more comfortable.<br />4. Most importantly, when you wear leopard print, strut your stuff like it’s nobody’s business. Those possibly dirty looks from coworkers in basic black and not-so-novel navy? Hateration Nation, honey. So what if you prefer your coffee with a side of cat, not cream ;)<br />So, follow Mimi’s leopard laws and unleash your inner chic kitten! Me-wow!<br /><br />XO,<br />Amelia </span></p><br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-24190222865514918642009-10-14T18:34:00.002-04:002009-10-14T18:39:51.100-04:00Awesomely Autumn—tartelette’s Fall Lust List<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVrqnu_XUDBgIONXJL9TbyW40PIWU3Mc2aoqISzl7tNt0BFtw0kehAuM_pc47ORrot-lMiOysRKVL1siqFaOE9i6nZTZ0toCqTozNqhhDiiWPWOqv6qbwDROHGib4_QbJNYOolIbTfik/s1600-h/falllust.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392588555510487458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 316px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVrqnu_XUDBgIONXJL9TbyW40PIWU3Mc2aoqISzl7tNt0BFtw0kehAuM_pc47ORrot-lMiOysRKVL1siqFaOE9i6nZTZ0toCqTozNqhhDiiWPWOqv6qbwDROHGib4_QbJNYOolIbTfik/s400/falllust.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Ok, Tartelettes, I’m just going to say it. I am absolutely obsessed with Fall. I literally lose my mind during the 9th, 10th and 11th months of the year. The way I see it, everything that’s right about the world happens during this time—football season, NY Fashion Week, boots and the birthdate of yours truly. (I know, I know—so humble)<br />Well, with my Misery-esque obsession completely out there, let’s get started on my Fall lust list. I know the Spring and Summer editions claimed to be the lust lists of the year, but lemme let you in on a little something—I just did that to make those lowly months feel better. Poor May, such sad July. Autumn is the only season that steals my heart time and time again.<br /><br />Shakira “She-Wolf” With its sexy howl and 70s disco beat, the </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aEW_Z5Va5s"><span style="font-size:78%;">title track</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> from Shakira’s fourth English-speaking album has been playing in my head, heart and ipod non-stop since August. And have you seen Ms. “Hips Don’t Lie” in the video? I’ve been on the Shake-it-like-Shakira workout plan since. The album drops Oct 13, and I cannot wait to let this Chic-Wolf out of the closet.<br /><br />KNEEd ‘Em, Want ‘Em, Gottahave ‘Em Yep, you guessed it, the next item on my lust list is </span><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=over+the+knee+boots#40_0"><span style="font-size:78%;">over-the-knee boots</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">. You can barely walk down the street these days without hearing someone deliriously wishing, pining, longing for this Pretty Woman standard. Ok, so maybe only in my fashion fantasyland, but you get my point. Sexy thigh-high boots are everywhere—mags, runways and on the legs of the most stylish ladies. I’ve been coveting this </span><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492713844&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446232317&R=810989012532&P_name=Candela&sid=12425EFB7326&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474399545537&bmUID=1254766927632"><span style="font-size:78%;">Candela</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> pair for months, but Saks and I are still in negotiations over that $500 price-tag. In the meantime, I’ll just pick up the more affordable, but equally chic </span><a href="http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/products.detail/_/Vamp-Over-the-Knee-Boots/productID/9a4715e5-9cce-4938-8c5b-85d95c54235f/categoryID/eea7e331-9513-479b-801a-71f3e444427f/"><span style="font-size:78%;">“Vamp”</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> style by Free People. And chicsters, these boots are made for much more than just walking.<br /><br />Prps Leather Cape Jacket We all know I can be pretty melodramatic when it comes to the fashion thing, but this time I am as serious as the perfect black pump—this is some life-changing leather. From the drapey front to the high-cut back, </span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/leather-cape-jacket-prps/vp/v=1/845524441851396.htm?folderID=2534374302066271&extid=affprg-3090388-PRPSS2003012867"><span style="font-size:78%;">Prps</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> cape jacket is simply phenomenal. I would die to pair it with a loose white tee and a haute pink mini for a good girl gone rocker bad look. And it is totally NYC-cool with jeans and a killer shoe. The price tag is steep, but just insert crazy fashion math to justify it—“If I wear it everyday and most night, that comes out to like 45 cents/wear...” Right?<br /><br />Mini-Prowl Though I consider leopard print the new neutral, I know not everyone thinks like Mimi. (What is wrong with you people? Lol) For those style scaredy-cats, try a </span><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/scarves?fts=leopard"><span style="font-size:78%;">leopard print scarf</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> for just a touch of the trend. And though it may seem crazy, you can pair this piece with nearly anything—All black? I’m all in! Jewel tones? Jump in! Subtle prints? What a mixer! The scarf shown is by Tolani and will run you about a Benjamin. My style secret is street vendors. I picked up my kitty kat for $4 during a recent NYC trip. Ok, chicster, start your (mini) prowl.<br /><br />Cinnamon-Spice and Everything Nice I’m an olfactory kinda gal, so scent is everything to me! While I love spice all year long, there’s just something about the crisp cool of Fall that makes me long for it even more. Whether by drink, candle or perfume, I gots to have that little zing. Some of my faves: Starbucks’ insanely addictive Pumpkin Spice Latte (it’s like Santa in September); Jo Malone candle in Pomegranate Noir; Marc Jacobs’ Lola which is bursting with zests of vanilla and musk.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Statement Eyes With nude lips hitting the beauty waves hard, its time to talk with our eyes. And <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/items.php?category_id=8&all=1&orderby=pri%2Cname">tarte</a> is the perfect place for achieving this eye-catching look. I didn’t know the importance of primer until I laid hands on tarte’s lifted which is packed with Firmitol™, the proprietary firming complex that helps tighten eyelids and the surrounding eye area.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Garance&Collette If you have never heard/seen of fabfash blogger </span><a href="http://www.garancedore.fr/en/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Garance Dore</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">, #$@!$$@%@? Sorry for the faux expletives, but this is serious sartorial sacrilege! Ms. Dore is the best thing to happen to the fashion world since Chanel…and gold costume jewelry…and Christian Loubotoin…and—ok, you understand. Well, this ToDieFor photog and webstar has collaborated with French retailer </span><a href="http://www.colette.fr/#/page/4701/gap-x-garance-dore/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Colette</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> for limited edition t-shirts emblazoned with Garance’s deliciously quirky illustrations. They’re not available online yet, but Ms. Dore promises they will be soon!<br /><br />All right, tartelette's! Viva La Fall!<br /><br />XO,<br />Amelia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-85508904421925320202009-10-09T12:33:00.001-04:002009-10-09T12:40:35.710-04:00Vintage Rose<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-thmbpBCEZAuY0Hu7AHcmR_cei0UbMWFhsxveh8PZ-Ys42AUNQn0Zz96Ox1pJin3ymi2X5EuiiA3XvWzWusSkjWf7YAavJXJy_5YWDF9JLMLhHPN906khGbE2l4ezORNDHnV65VSGMZk/s1600-h/Rose.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390640864125021282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-thmbpBCEZAuY0Hu7AHcmR_cei0UbMWFhsxveh8PZ-Ys42AUNQn0Zz96Ox1pJin3ymi2X5EuiiA3XvWzWusSkjWf7YAavJXJy_5YWDF9JLMLhHPN906khGbE2l4ezORNDHnV65VSGMZk/s400/Rose.jpg" border="0" /></a>When it comes to fashion, fall would definitely be my favorite season. I love the brisk weather, autumn leaves & the Manhattan fashionistas walking the streets in the latest collections. Typically, I reach for rich jewel tones, rustic browns and chunky/nubby knits. However, this year I’ve found myself drawn to a color you cannot find in my closet: pink! I’ve never been a huge fan of the shade, but all of a sudden I love dusty rose with peach undertones. I can't get enough of the romantic and vintage feel from the look seen above from Chloés fall 2009 collection. Even more enticing is the added edge from Vuitton (ditch the bunny ears!) I pulled ideas from both looks for an everyday look that is very much me—ultragirly waves, ruffles, sleek black ankle pants and natural hair & makeup. This entire look is from J.Crew (a minor retail addiction of mine). I even blogged about the black pixie pant a year ago-they’re still one of my staples!<br /><br />So here’s how you’d get this look! For easy waves, use a 1” Hot Tools curling iron and roll hair backward away from the face. For amazing clean & natural makeup I use rest assured brightening wand (apply to brow bone & inner well of the eye) and three carats limited-edition cheek stain in shade brilliant as eyeshadow (it’s perfect)! I hope you enjoy this look as much as I do!<br />xo,<br />KristinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-63526160728259456692009-09-30T13:48:00.002-04:002009-09-30T14:15:53.552-04:00Step Up & Step Out Event!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxXc23-e47L8rOMb-NBxgDGYDYKgC2DAkKz7xaOULvBZF3lJHQQR0JgbLHqKM6TxsNH5OiEPhRpTpN06A8SIkKmz3mLdx_GjCaKDQ8g9m6iR-A_pvIEjzKC2oBK4L1BrANVHvnnbUuRM/s1600-h/Stepup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387325744590743602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxXc23-e47L8rOMb-NBxgDGYDYKgC2DAkKz7xaOULvBZF3lJHQQR0JgbLHqKM6TxsNH5OiEPhRpTpN06A8SIkKmz3mLdx_GjCaKDQ8g9m6iR-A_pvIEjzKC2oBK4L1BrANVHvnnbUuRM/s400/Stepup.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6tnzn99K9cnM77p1RkqvFpVGg7a7q_lgKUFckQXZsJ_xN87zhrhyphenhypheni852ERJBuoTYzvsjEI_Lnoa_Ky8Cavi89O_9ha41QO4X718_6ncLAOoQaf_pmkrsEYi7xBDegMpdrwPBleRfXIE/s1600-h/Stepup.jpg"></a>On Saturday, tarte teamed up with Ann Taylor to create a glamour lounge for Step Up Network’s annual designer shoe sale. Step Up Network is a national nonprofit agency for women looking to support underserved girls, while developing their own professional and social networks. Hosted by Vanessa Minnillo, this pop up boutique brought a woman’s love for shoes and New York’s fashion savvy together for a great cause. The tarte team was more then thrilled to participate and even created a look inspired by the new and modern Ann. We hope you love the day-to-night makeover & it empowers you to be a strong professional woman, too!</div><div> </div><div>xo,</div><div>Kristin</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-40789698050496046972009-09-24T14:33:00.001-04:002009-09-24T14:36:33.432-04:00Walk the Line<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdt1s_qhyphenhyphenVHhqQSGGNh_JkXQNJIlMWL8HDMpkjPk8EUWF-RYYcSpEr8O7SjopzhKPIj-BmXtkZrrDvhjUWeOppWTiWIkZyyiqztRrmv66AOvm_Ro7HSu82JOrouIo3PyWsr167XQS8VQ/s1600-h/emphaseyes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385104510856987202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdt1s_qhyphenhyphenVHhqQSGGNh_JkXQNJIlMWL8HDMpkjPk8EUWF-RYYcSpEr8O7SjopzhKPIj-BmXtkZrrDvhjUWeOppWTiWIkZyyiqztRrmv66AOvm_Ro7HSu82JOrouIo3PyWsr167XQS8VQ/s400/emphaseyes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Much like my racy </span><a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-blog.php"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">mascara</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> days, I have flirted, dated and nearly settled down with a whole slew of eyeliners. I thought I liked—even loved—these liners.<br /><br />Oh, but how wrong I was.<br /><br />Enter the smooth-talking—well, more like smooth-gliding—</span><a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-emphaseyes"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">emphasEYES</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">. You don’t know swept off your feet until you’ve swiped on this eye-opening (hehe) wonder! With its tiny little tip, emphasEYES offers goof-proof application, which is essential for every tartelettes’ inner Steve Urkel. So it’s more “Hello, sexy!” and less “Did I do that?”<br /><br />I love that the liner gives eyes a saturated, never heavy line that lasts all day long. And its small size allows for easy lining of the inner eye, which is critical to creating the perfect smoky eye. The lovely ladies at tarte offer emphasEYES in five different hues ranging from basic black to gorgeous green. So whether you get every hue or stick with the classics, you won’t be disappointed with this Cosmetics Casanova.<br /><br />XO,<br />Amelia</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-44311844597734090172009-09-21T17:38:00.003-04:002009-09-22T09:58:51.872-04:00Daytime Dare— Feelin’ a Little Lacy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6wtn5K8O3R0URvs0NL3lEftaj-Dn3aAf86a77Ii5nMl4XBj-Zeubxjsp8lrRj9Dk91AJrEgVkuRQvCtw-inUuuI1JjrTObDPfSl7boPNUZG9I17GhyphenhyphenjJafBsU-5VYo4ftRQlIDrvwJc/s1600-h/lace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384038987388071314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 273px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 311px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6wtn5K8O3R0URvs0NL3lEftaj-Dn3aAf86a77Ii5nMl4XBj-Zeubxjsp8lrRj9Dk91AJrEgVkuRQvCtw-inUuuI1JjrTObDPfSl7boPNUZG9I17GhyphenhyphenjJafBsU-5VYo4ftRQlIDrvwJc/s400/lace.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;">When most people hear the word lace, images of cheesy va-va-voom lingerie ala Fredericks of Hollywood or Great-granny’s turn of the century wedding gown come to mind. Well, tartelettes, Mimi is here to show you that the days of bad lace are over! For the past two or three years, the print has been making a quiet comeback, but for Fall 2009 its back in black, baby. And ready to play both nigh and day!Yep, you heard me- during the a.m. too!<br /><br />I have compiled a collection of luscious lacy looks that’ll have you moving from coffee at your desk to cocktails at the bar like a seasoned stylista. So “lace” yourself for some majorly ToDieFor pieces!<br /><br />Bring sexy back to your workouts with these Lace Fold Over Pants by So Low *</span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/lace-fold-over-pants-so/vp/v=1/845524441848612.htm?folderID=2534374302053051&fm=search"><span style="font-size:85%;">shopbop.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">*<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">These Lace Top Aviators are the perfect touch of femme for the kick-booty Rocker Chick *</span><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=16555880&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=01"><span style="font-size:85%;">urbanoutfitters.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">*<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Pair </span><a href="http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/onlineProductDisplay.vs?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=ED-243700&cgname=OSKEYCLOZZZ&rfnbr=2201&atp=a"><span style="font-size:85%;">Victoria’s Secret</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Sheer Lace Top with a pencil skirt for some sexy chic in the office<br /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/products.detail/_/Ruffle-Lace-Fingerless-Glove/productID/50146870-e317-447d-954c-376db0bb62ec/productOptionIDs/04bd6ac8-64d0-4de7-9f29-e8d5a5c7cf8e/categoryID/afbd3603-b092-4246-b978-9c053460f89c/cmCategoryID/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Free People’s</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Ruffle Fingerless Gloves are a funky modern take on Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” look.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">I love these Pink Studio </span><a href="http://www.lulus.com/products/Pink+Studio+Katana+Navy+Lace+Over+Leather+Flat/13874.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">Katana flats</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> for a more low-key lace look. And the navy hue provides unexpected chic.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">For the Blair Waldorf in all of us, this </span><a href="http://www.lulus.com/products/Skinny+Lace+Headband/10851.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">Skinny Lace headband</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> is simply adorable.<br /></span></p><p><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=913166&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&search=true&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS"><span style="font-size:85%;">Anthropologie’s</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Skirted Lace-Print Cardigan is a versatile piece that would be just as stylish with tweed trousers on Mon as it would be with Converse on Sat.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Price ain’t nothin’ but a number when it comes to this showstopping &uber-expensive M Missoni dress. Lace has never looked more HighEnd*</span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/lurex-lace-dress-m-missoni/vp/v=1/845524441849423.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=search-viewall"><span style="font-size:85%;">shopbop.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">*<br /><br />Ok, tartelettes, this is a Daytime Dare, not Scare so get ready to “lace” on some serious chic. And for those true daredevils of style, head on over </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.highendrearend.wordpress.com"><span style="font-size:85%;">H.E.R.E.</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> to see how to really up the ante with lace’s naughtiest companion- leather!<br /><br />Until next time, chicsters!<br /><br />XO,<br />Amelia</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692866482981970202.post-53080025508999612352009-09-16T15:42:00.002-04:002009-09-16T15:44:23.343-04:00Fashion's Night Out with tarte!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcz4sF1fEnFCchZOGEGqUt2uwpJ0OO2cgd5OsNWJIUIosfTRzH2ebsvEpnnAmzx3J8M4bVZSKXBXpT4s4Su9NVAIzE9AXTlvcQTDQYk9Xrp2qkRgNMzvVziPNryZhdgysi9sQS4LTIZE/s1600-h/FNO+TR.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382153389687721730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcz4sF1fEnFCchZOGEGqUt2uwpJ0OO2cgd5OsNWJIUIosfTRzH2ebsvEpnnAmzx3J8M4bVZSKXBXpT4s4Su9NVAIzE9AXTlvcQTDQYk9Xrp2qkRgNMzvVziPNryZhdgysi9sQS4LTIZE/s400/FNO+TR.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9A0hhz8ZUIir0I59oz0k1WzU0OXLoQNh8MazX6c8Evp1X3Gggz0DZk2cCKp0bCYo_VEbzon6rm1BU58VwBZcmhB9hiEvXE3grGwweUgTFHN3XO4aMi1RLRAuAKiNhHDSzFJH_ix16w8/s1600-h/FNO+HB+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382153280137508386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9A0hhz8ZUIir0I59oz0k1WzU0OXLoQNh8MazX6c8Evp1X3Gggz0DZk2cCKp0bCYo_VEbzon6rm1BU58VwBZcmhB9hiEvXE3grGwweUgTFHN3XO4aMi1RLRAuAKiNhHDSzFJH_ix16w8/s400/FNO+HB+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Lines, crowds & a shopping frenzy! That’s just a snapshot of what went on during Fashion’s Night Out, but I must say, we had a blast participating!! Hopefully, you made it out for NYC’s shopping extravaganza and maybe even ran into some of your favorite tarte girls (or saw a celebrity or two)! We were at Henri Bendel & Tracey Reese offering mini-makeovers. At Bendel’s our fitness guru, Mister Abs, raffled off a private session on behalf of tarte. We hope you had as much fun as we did!</div><div></div><br /><div>xo,</div><div>Kristin</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0