Elegance, sophistication and glamour … three words that come to mind when I think of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Olivier Creed was thinking along the same lines when he created a new fragrance called Love in Black. Inspired by the former first lady, Creed carefully chose ingredients based upon places Jackie loved to travel and the end result is a fantastic scent in a unique bottle made from black sand.

The top note is violet from Italy, night-blooming wildflowers of the Greek isles and Virginia cedar. The heart note is a very smooth Tonkin musk, iris from Florence and clove. Finally, the base is blackcurrant from Bourgogne, France, and also includes Bulgarian rose- a scent that I picked up on right away.

The result is intense, but indisputably elegant. In testing it I did a Carmen Kressley-style “spray, delay and walk away” (spray it, wait a second and walk through it) and had the perfect amount on. Two people in my office (separately) told me how great I smelled- I thought that said a lot for Love in Black.

Love in Black is available online at Neiman Marcus. It is $130 for a 1.0 oz. and $230 for 2.5 oz.

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Labels: 2008 Cosmetic Executive Women, creed, fall fashion, FitFlops, gifts for women, love in black, perfume

Trends for shoes this fall are bold, sparkling and sometimes a little wild as animal prints, primary colors and crystals were favorites among designers for the season. Here are some of the hottest looks in footwear to get your fall fashion in full force.


Wild wedges
As usual, snake skin seems to be the biggest animal print this year. It was seen slithering down the runways in the form of a wedge (below) at Gucci Fall/Winter 2008/2009 women's collection - along with matching bags. Giraffe and leopard are great on pumps, stilettos and wedges as well, but as always, everything in moderation. Just a tiny patch of print goes a very long way and is best worn on one article of clothing at a time.














Tall cuffed boots
Whether you like them flat or with heels these boots look great over tights of a similar tone or skinny jeans. Suede versions in grey and purple are big this fall and Chinese Laundry has a great pair (below) called ‘Tahoe’ for $99. Those also come in black and a deep brown. This may sound VERY 1980s, but I have a currently looking for stirrup jeans to wear under my cuffed boots so my jeans don’t get all bunched. Any suggestions?

















Silky satin
Forget the dyables you have worn as a bridesmaid in every wedding since 1990 … satin shoes no longer have to match your dress. For a look that really pops, pair in a bold color of satin heels (such as red, yellow or blue) with a simple dress or jeans.
















Bohemian biker
You don’t have to ride a Harley to get some edge into your wardrobe. These motorcycle boots from Gucci Fall/Winter 2008/2009 women's collection had minimal metal, clean lines and fringe that gave it a hint of hippie. They were paired with tights, flowing tops and colorful scarves which gave them a softer look.
























Bright and bold
Colors are big this fall and can come in many shapes and sizes. Jewel tones along with many primary colors will be seen in solids, not patterns, on shoes. Sky blue apparently means the sky is the limit on what you wear them with if you are as brave as Katie Holmes …





















Happy shoe shopping!


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Labels: 2008 Cosmetic Executive Women, celebrity haircuts, eyelash extensions, fall fashion, fall shoes, famous haircuts, FitFlops, indulge, Indulgence, polished, shoes

From drugstores to department stores there are so many beauty products out there it can make you dizzy. The 2008 Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Beauty Awards, which honor the best of today's products, is an uncomplicated way to narrow down some of the bulk. The winners are voted on by CEW’s 4,000+ members, which are all women in the cosmetics industry. As a side note, hats off to Olay, who had 3 winners this year.

Some of the personal favorites of Indulge are highlighted and the full list of winners is below. As an added bonus, CVS.com is offering some of these products at 20% off through Friday, July 4.

Favorites of Indulge:

Covergirl LashBlast Mascara:
LashBlast is a very close second in my book to Supernova Mascara by Fresh, and if you've used Supernova you know that is quite an honor. LashBlast hardly clumps, gives great depth to eyelashes and its orange container is easy to grip and simple to find in a massive make-up bag.

Olay Thermal Pedicure
This product actually heats up on the foot, and has a slightly grainy texture to polish feet. My feet felt really soft and looked even and moisturized when I was done testing this product.

Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Blemish Treatment
This concealer covers pretty well and clears blemishes at the same time. It comes with a special application brush too.

Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol Silver Factory
Stay tuned for Indulge’s review of Bond No. 9 scents

Full list of winners:

Bath and Body

Body Treatment
Mass: Olay Thermal Pedicure
Prestige: Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins The Way of the Bath Matcha Tea Body Scrub

Scented Bath and Body
Mass: Johnsons Softoil Melt Away Stress Massaging Moisturizer
Prestige: Tom Ford Beauty Black Orchid Finishing Oil Spray

Facial Skincare

Acne Treatment
Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Blemish Therapy

Anti-Aging
Mass: Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
Prestige: Shiseido Bio-Performance Intensive Skin Corrective Program

Cleanser and Scrub
Mass: Dove SkinVitalizer (right)
Prestige: philosophy the microdelivery micro-massage exfoliating wash

Eye Treatment
Mass: Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod Anti-Aging Triple Response System
Prestige: Estee Lauder Future Perfect Anti-Wrinkle Radiance Eye Creme

Moisturizer
Mass: L’Oreal Paris Revitalift UV Daily Moisturizing Cream with Mexoryl SX
Prestige: Estee Lauder Hydra Bright Skin-Tone Perfecting Moisturizer

Hair Care and Coloring Product

Mass: Garnier Fructis Style Sleek and Shine Anti-Humidity Hairspray
Prestige: Frederic Fekkai Coiff Controle Ironless Straightening Balm

Makeup

Eye Product
Mass: CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara
Prestige: Dior Show Blackout Mascara

Face Product
Mass: Almay Smart Shade Blush and Bronzer
Prestige: Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Makeup SPF 15

Lip Product
Mass: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour
Prestige: YSL Beaute Lip Twins

Men’s Skincare

Grooming
Clinique Skin Supplies for Men M Cover

Scent

Men’s Scent
Bond No. 9 New York Andy Warhol Silver Factory

Women’s Scent
Daisy Marc Jacobs

Sun

Mass: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 70
Prestige: Estee Lauder Multi-Protection Sun Towelettes for Body SPF 15



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Labels: 2008 Cosmetic Executive Women, celebrity haircuts, CEW awards, eyelash extensions, FitFlops, indulge, Indulgence, LashBlast Mascara, Sally Hershberger, salon, SkinVitalizer, spa