Queen of Luxury: Aerin Lauder's Lifestyle Brand Debuts

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” 

Marilyn Monroe

Beauty in the eye of the beholder:  Just released by Aerin Lauder in the classic and inimitable style of the Estee Lauder Brand, she's offered up something of a "Branded Extension" of her own busy  yet,  easy elegant lifestyle. If it were all so easy for the rest of us...well, perhaps when we take out these beautiful compacts and lipsticks, we'll feel ever-so-much better.  With carry-all glamour and a selection of color palettes that work for everyone, she's created something that promises ia elegant but useful; you can take that compact out in a restaurant and adjust your lipstick, very Marilyn, with a touch of the upper east side. I am however, rather surprised that there is no "eco-luxe" vibe going on here.   I had the thought that Aerin Lauder, was going to think "outside the box" and try something a bit more brave.  Instead, she's "reinforced" the typical Estee Lauder Product in its conception that is just another part of the main line.

Certainly, her name may be on the product and her "signature" may be here, but the inspiration is entirely her grandmother's. She brings no news to the table in cosmetic design or conception which is a bit disappointing. Her fragrances were a breath of fresh air, and we are fans of the Tuberose, that is always complimented when we wear it.

The modern cases, seen here, seem nice and clean, so that's certainly a promising start. I will look forward to testing the products when they are released.



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London News: Backstage Butter

Backstage at the Fall/Winter Collections, Butter was on everyone's fingers: London Butter, that is, the hottest nail color design studio in the world right now.  The nail design studio has struck a chord with fashionistas everywhere and is probably giving the Big Three (CHANEL, DIOR, YSL) a huge headache because they are so popular with the nouvelle style  set. 

With colors that are rich and fall-like, greys, browns, metallics and colors in fused with flecks of gold or silver, they are beyond "future" and seem very now and very wow.  

Here's just some of the colors we love: Dodgy Barnett, Lovely Barnet, Gobsmacked...just a few pictured here will get you out of your neon brights from Spring and right into the new fall season.  

Tweeds, Leathers, furs, metallics, are just some of the inspirations here so get started with your collection that will give you an edge over the rest of the nail colors that still seem so, well, yesterday. 

Here are the backstage catwalks where the BUTTER fingers were seen:

Altuzarra, Kevork, Kaelen, Simone Rocha, JS Lee, Craig Lawrence, Matthew Williamson, Michael van der Ham, and Roland Mouret.

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Paris When it Sizzles: Lingerie and Swimwear Report

When the French gather to celebrate one of their most famous fashion industries, they party like it's 1879. At the historic Rothschild property in Paris' 8th district, the smashing "White and Gold" opening party was a great success with champagne flowing, beneath crystal chandeliers, trays of passed delicacies and the grand park littered with plastic party bubble that bounced all night. The Rothschild property, once a palatial home, now serves as an elegant and ultimate party location.  

The next day, we mingled with buyers from all over the world who shop for lingerie and swimwear from Brazil, Asia, France, Germany, Italy and the U.S. The biggest trends are hot color concepts, vintage inspirations inspired by "Marilyn Monroe" who seemed to be present throughout the show. Swimwear also had a decided "Marilyn" vibe with higher cut bottoms and tops that were styled for generous bust lines. Bikinis from Brazil are always a favorite, and they were shown in a variety of styles ranging from metallics, ethnic prints, hot neons and the tropical color palette that we have come to expect from the world's hottest beaches. The aging population of 35-55 year olds can look forward to sexy one pieces, too.  These have improved over the years, with tummy tightening cuts, bust building tops and even fabrics that "add" collagen to the skin of the wearer. 

The secrets of lingerie, designed and created by the French has a grand tradition, but it had certainly become an industry of mass market companies. But one company will be providing something new, AUBADE, a venerable French name will set up a couture shop in Paris, to reach this very particular customer. As the demand for luxury lingerie catches on,  the idea of a lingerie line that harkens back to  a more "couture" approach is a new trend in the market.  We couldn't end this article without mentioning that there were two distinct companies from England who were also stand-outs at the show:  Lucile, of London, a line that has been taken up by the grand daughter of a famous Lingerie/Couture Designer from the beginning of the 20th century:  Lady Duff Gordan.  For those of you who don't know, her famous "Maison Lucile" was indeed the bespoke lingerie house to the Kings, Queens, and infamous beauties of her day.  With new looks that are based on these historic ladies, the line stands out in this upper luxury category.

Look forward to some exciting new lingerie styles, bathing suits and cover ups that will be inspiring even the most shy of us, to get out and find a beach. 

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