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B.O.W - Weekly RoundUp of Best of the Web

couture — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:55:45 GMT

Couture in the City is happy to bring you B.O.W. - the Best Of the Web in a weekly roundup of posts from fine blogs such as fashion, beauty and lifestyle sites. Fashion Pulse: Jack Mackenroth Talks Fashion Week! Jack Mackenroth of Project Runway Season Four gave us the scoop on his Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Week experience. Glam Spirit: 7 Ways to Enjoy Your Drive - Even During Rush Hour! Make your commute part of a daily ritual rather than part of the daily grind. Moms Buzz: Save $20 in Groceries in PeaPod.com Who would not like to save $20 in groceries these days? Haven’t your grocery bills skyrocketed in the past 6 months? In our busy schedule, a helping hand at the grocery store would be ideal, wouldn’t it? Get your $20 off coupon now! Tot Snob has important information on the Sassy brand recall!!! BPA-Free Products - They Contain BPA!! If you bought any of the products listed, take them back to where you bought them for a replacement. Couture in the City - Style Report From Paris - With Designer Anne Valerie Hash Paris - Paris has always be know for its fashion week to be alongside the edgy. Accustom to their particular designers. Competing with London - who is also a primary for-runner for innovative fashions.

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Handbag Sale of the Day: Beau Soleil

couture — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:58:54 GMT

Beau Soleil - Denim Beau Bag Was $55.00 Now $38.50 Makes plastic bags look so passé. Denim tote with ‘Reduce Recycle Renew America’ lettering at front and patch pockets at front, back, and sides. Shopping Source: Shopbop.com

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Shopping Look of the Day: Dresses at Lulus.com

couture — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:52:00 GMT

Fiesta Cocktail Dress in Silver - $77.50 - Editor Pick Back by popular demand!! Shake it throughout the night in the Fiesta Cocktail Dress in Silver, this years hottest color for Fall. Double Take Draped Dress in Black - $57.00 The Double Take Draped Dress in Black will have you sauntering into every party head held high. Lulus.com is offering Couture in the City readers 15% off at checkout when you use the code coutureinthecity.

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Dress Sale of the Day: C&C California

couture — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:32:09 GMT

C&C California - Kendra Tube Dress Was $195.00 Now $136.50 C&C has perfected the art of effortless chic.

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Celebrity Look of the Day: Angelina Jolie

couture — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:26:02 GMT

Angelina Jolie The Changeling star lights up the film’s New York premiere in a custom black Versace strapless dress and Mikimoto pearls. Source: People.com and Photo Credit: Splash News

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Celebrity Sighting: Jessica Alba

couture — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:19:18 GMT

Photos: FadedYouth Jessica Alba carries daughter Honor into their waiting SUV after lunching at Toast restaurant (October 5, 2008) Source: AllCelebPics

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Get Your Vitamins With Our Yes To Carrots Giveaway!

couture — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:00:54 GMT

Get your Vitamin’s through your skin care routine! Well not literary. But just enough in this clever line of face, body and hair care. Yes To Carrots is a unique blend of paraben-free products utilizing nature’s best kept beauty secrets. Including Dead Sea mud, along with organic fruits and vegetables bursting with Beta-Carotene, a natural form of Vitamin A. And all produce used in Yes to Carrots is sourced from organic farmers, certified by the Israel Bio-Organic Agriculture Association (IBOAA). C the Difference Exfoliating and Soothing Mud Mask - $14.99 Do you know people who always eat their veggies? Love them or hate them, they’ll have great skin. Cheat a bit, with C the Difference Exfoliating and Soothing Mud Mask. Which tones, revitalizes and purifies the skin without a smoothie maker in sight! Its key ingredients are Vitamin-rich avocado. Which is excellent at encouraging an even skin tone, whilst Dead Sea Mud purifies and revitalizes the skin. To use apply a thin layer of mask all over your cleansed face, avoiding eyes and mouth. Allow to penetrate and dry for 5 minutes. Remove using a damp cloth. Splash with cool water and pat dry. Most importantly, see how pretty you look! And how did it hold up in our staff reviews at Couture? A word from the Editor: “My third favorite is the Exfoliating and Soothing Mud Mask - This product made my skin feel very clean and my skin looked very healthy after use.” Angelique - Editor - Couture in the City Well it is your lucky day as we are doing a collaborative giveaway with Yes to Carrots. One of our lucky readers will win the Yes To Carrots Can you C Me? Eye and Face Makeup Remover . Can you C Me? Eye and Face Makeup Remover - $9.99 Don’t you love that feeling at the end of the day when you can take off your makeup and finally put your feet up? Can you C Me Eye and Face Makeup Remover will have you on your couch in no time. This exceptional blend of organic carrot juice, minerals and Dead Sea Mud removes all traces of both eye and face makeup to refresh, stimulate and revitalize your skin. A personal favorite of mine! And just so you know, I personally love the whole Yes To Carrots line! So I’m all for this great giveaway! Enter by subscribing to Couture in the City, to be entered into our pool of picks. Readers who already subscribe to Couture, are already entered. Best of luck my beautynistas! This fabulous and very healthy giveaway will run until October 21st 2008! So enter to win!

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Celebrity Sightings

couture — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:50:57 GMT

Denise Richards shopping with her daughters in Santa Monica (October 4, 2008) Alyssa Milano talks to a fan as the Los Angeles Dodgers play the Chicago Cubs during Game 3 of their MLB National League Divisional Series playoff baseball game in Los Angeles (October 4, 2008) Jessica Simpson and her dog, Daisy, prepare for departure at LAX (October 4, 2008) Katy Perry shows great cleavage at Beso restaurant in Hollywood (October 3, 2008) Christina Aguilera and husband shopping for books in Hollywood (October 4, 2008) Jessica Alba, Cash Warren and baby Honor strolling in Beverly Hills (October 4, 2008) Sofia Vergara leaving Ago restaurant in Los Angeles (October 3, 2008) Vanessa Minillo took a break from shooting her upcoming romantic comedy, Redefining Love, in West Hollywood (October 3, 2008) Vanessa Hudgens out for dinner in Madrid, Spain (October 2, 2008) Hilary Duff shopping in Hollywood (October 2, 2008) Angelina Jolie on the streets of Manhattan in New York City (October 3, 2008) Salma Hayek out and about in London (October 3, 2008) Source: AllCelebPics

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Enter to Win Our Macys 150th Anniversary $150 Gift Card Giveaway!

couture — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:46:17 GMT

Happy Birthday Macy’s! One of our favorite retailers turns 150 this year, and we couldn’t be more excited. Why? Well to celebrate this milestone, they are giving shoppers tons of great giveaways, and of course, Couture in the City is in on the deal. Macy’s wants you to help celebrate the big 150 by putting together a fabulous fall look, and they are going to give you $150 to do it! Enter HERE by October 28th, 2008 for your chance to win! Good Luck fashionistas!

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Shopping Look of the Day: Jackets at Lulus.com

couture — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:37:54 GMT

Robyn Cropped Peacoat in Red - $88.00 - Editor Pick Perfect with chestnut boots and brisk weather is the Robyn Cropped Peacoat in Red. This coat has double breasted decorative buttons with flower designs stamped into them. Carmen Secretarial Swing Jacket in Gray - $64.00 Match the Carmen Secretarial Swing Jacket in Gray with heels and a pencil skirt and you’re sure to be the talk of the office. Anisa Plush Jacket by BB Dakota in Magenta - $48.00 Anisa Plush jacket in Magenta by BB Dakota is double breasted with four big buttons and two pocket flaps. Lalita Jacket from BB Dakota - $52.00 Lalita Jacket from BB Dakota is the perfect little cover up. The ribbed knit detail on the wide collar, cuffs, front patch pockets and hem give the jacket a relaxed look. Lulus.com is offering Couture in the City readers 15% off at checkout when you use the code coutureinthecity.

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Handbag Sale of the Day: Marc by Marc Jacobs

couture — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:33:07 GMT

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Faux Real Shopper Was $118.00 Now $82.00 The standout bag that pulls our whole look together? Looks like we’ve found it. Shopping Source: Shopbop.com

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Elizabeth Arden Prevage Moisturizer Product Review

couture — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:27:53 GMT

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Total Body Transforming Anti-Aging Moisturizer, 6.8 oz, $135.00 Once again, Elizabeth Arden has come to the rescue. As if they were reading my mind and could tell that I wanted to do something about the condition of my skin, along comes the Prevage line. Even though I’m still in my mid-20’s, pregnancy, weight loss, acne and other scars have left my bod looking like a battlefield. I’m not one to go under the knife (ok, if I get a turkey neck down the road, I’ll probably have a lift or two), so for me, a topical solution is the answer. So what does the Prevage line promise to do? Amazingly, a number of things…using their unique formula of Idebenone, an antioxidant, Prevage has been clinically tested and proven to reduce the look of minor scars, stretch mark, sun damage and even dimpled skin. It has even been proven to reduce the look of age spots and discoloration in as little as six weeks. I’ve only been using this product for about a week, so you’ll have to tune in for my follow up to see what kind of results I get. It has a light fragrance that disappears shortly after it absorbs into your skin, so it won’t clash with perfumes. Even though this product is meant for the body, I’m tempted to try it on the acne scars on my face to see if I get any results. But trust me…this is not just another moisturizer. Sure, the price tag is pretty steep, but consider how much it would cost to go to a derm and get your face professionally sand blasted. This is a considerably less invasive, more affordable and easier solution, in my opinion. So check back with us in mid-December to see how my Prevage test run went…check out Elizabeth Arden’s website in the mean time and snag some if you can’t wait that long. Trust me, no matter your age, we all have sun damage, acne scars or stretch marks we’d rather make disappear. Hopefully Prevage is the answer!

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Dress Sale of the Day: Rachel Pally

couture — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:20:10 GMT

Rachel Pally - U Ring Long Dress Was $258.00 Now $180.60 Rachel Pally has perfected the art of casual elegance. Shopping Source: ShopBop.com

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Enter to Win Our Get Flirty With Booty Parlor Beauty Giveaway!

couture — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:16:37 GMT

Couture in the City is proud to present our body butter lotion from Booty Parlor! Which has a flirty little secret Giveaway! Well if you want to win this wonderful body lotion you can. Subscribe to join Couture in the City. Or if you already do you are added into the pool of picks. This special release and giveaway with Booty Parlor will run until October 10th 2008. So good luck beautynistas!

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Celebrity Look of the Day: Vanessa Hudgens

couture — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:16:14 GMT

Vanessa Hudgens The High School Musical 3 star dazzles in a black beaded Jenny Packham dress and strappy sandals at the film’s premiere in Madrid. Source: People.com Credit: Eduardo Parra/Getty

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Celebrity Sightings

couture — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:41:40 GMT

Beyonce spending some time on the beach in Bermuda (October 3, 2008) Kate Beckinsale has lunch at Mogan’s Cafe in Pacific Palisades (October 2, 2008) Jessica Alba visits her acting coach in Hancock Park (October 2, 2008) Shannen Doherty was seen shopping at Samy’s Camera with a hunky younger man (October 2, 2008) Jennifer Aniston with new cellular in Hollywood (October 2, 2008) Reese Witherspoon with her son Deacon in Brentwood (October 2, 2008) Jennifer Love Hewitt sexy in black on the set of “Ghost Whisperer” in Los Angeles (October 2, 2008) Jessica Simpson at Madeo restaurant in West Hollywood (October 1, 2008) Hayden Panettiere leaves Le Pain Quotidien after having lunch in Los Angeles (October 1, 2008) Kate Walsh arrives at her hotel after a morning of media stops in New York to promote “Private Practice” (October 1, 2008) Jessica Alba in nightout in Hollywood (October 1, 2008)

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Bluefly is turning 10!

couture — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:18:34 GMT

To celebrate Bluefly is giving you 10% off handbags today, followed 3 more days of surprise discounts!

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Last Chance to Enter Our Taste Of The Exotic With Zavida Jewelry Giveaway!

couture — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:58:37 GMT

So to win a beautiful sterling silver chain with an array of gemstones and silver medallions by Zavida Gemstones! Valued at $160.00! Subscribe to Couture in the City! If you already do you are already entered into the pool of picks! The giveaway will run until midnight October 3rd! So good luck to you all my fashionistas! Source: Zavida Gemstones

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Fashion Links Friday

couture — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:44:44 GMT

Q&A: How to Wear Summer Clothes for Fall and Winter [Omiru] Lohan’s Leggings [The It Lists] Givenchy Spring 2009 [Chic Intuition] Sneak Peek! Target GO International Holiday Collection [FabSugar] My Blackberry Loves Karl Lagerfeld [Trend de la Creme]

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Celebrity Look of the Day: Fergie

couture — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:58:41 GMT

Fergie Looking ready to rock in a cranberry Etro top cinched with a golden belt, skinny black jeans and sky-high Alaia platform sandals, the star gears up for charity at a Hard Rock Cafe-sponsored event in Florida. Source: People.com Credit: Ralph Notaro / Splash News

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