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I’m currently watching Fringe on Fox which inspired this post about fringe in fashion.  A fringe purse in a neutral color is perfect for this fall, adding fluidity to an outfit that would be anchored by skinny pants or leggings.  If you’re looking for an investment bag, Graham & Spencer has a suede fringe bag ($544) for you.  Check it out by clicking on this pic:

But if you’re looking to save some cash and still get the trend, Mark has a great faux-suede version for only $32.  Buy it from your favorite Avon sales rep by clicking the pic or by ordering it from me:

Since I started hitting the heavy bag, I’ve been sore scoping out cute gym gear.  Something about fun colors and flattering cuts make me feel so pumped, even though I’m sweaty (and mildly gross).  A functional and stylish gym bag is essential for me.  I’ve also put together a few cute pieces for all types of workouts:

Bonus:  Check out the great Avon top for Breast Cancer.

Animal prints are hot this season, and I have been on the hunt (get it?) for the perfect print.  I have eyed some cute pieces both as skirts and tops, but alas, I have yet to purchase anything.  Prints in my wardrobe are usually accent pieces (belts, bags, et cetera) and I may have found the perfect skirt.  It blends leopard print band with a fluid, versatile skirt.  This cute black bottom retails for a super sweet price of $14.80 at Forever 21:

More Forever 21…

…hell?

Lindsay Lohan, a child actress with a penchant for partying and making headlines, teamed up with Parisian fashion label, Ungaro, to launch a Spring 2010 collection that has many fashion minds shaking their heads.  I’m guessing that Lohan’s new title of “Artistic Advisor” was a bit of a stretch for the actress turned tanning-products-and-leggings designer.  For the Ungaro show, the colors, the obvious heart motifs, 80′s silhouettes, a widely divergent look for the Ungaro house…are just some of the factors cited by style sources.  For me, I just couldn’t appreciate the pasties + blazer combo:

photo from Style.com © 2009 Condé Nast Digital

Here are just a few of my favorite blogs, sounding off on the collection:

Style.com – “This quickly devolved into a bad joke of a fashion show, one with questionable color combinations, “bad eighties” draped silk jackets and drop-crotch pants, old-fashioned and ill-judged fur stoles, and, yes, tasteless sequin pasties. To top it off, the fabrics and the construction lacked the finesse you expect from a famous Avenue Montaigne brand.”

Stylexperts – “When I heard this summer while in St Tropez from one of the major manager of Ungaro, they just appointed Lindsey Lohan to design the new Ungaro collection, I nearly felt out of my chair.”

Racked NY – “Basically, everyone is obsessed with the Lindsay Lohan at Ungaro thing and no one really likes it.”

The Recessionista – “All I can say is WTF?! Why, why, why? Here we are in the midst of some really tough times and this high-priced “collection” is released.”

Of course, critics are meant to have strong opinions and be meticulous, and maybe the general public will like the collection.  But personally, I’m not a big fan of neons, pasties, or skin-tight dresses.  What do you think?

As a marketing major and fresh blogger, I’ve come upon a bit of news that will rock the blogosphere.  The Federal Trade Commission announced that it will regulate endorsements via the social media.  That means that any blogger (from celebrity to a casual writer) will be subject to FTC regulation and must make public the “material connections” in product reviews.  Advertising, celebrity endorsements, and product opinions now fall under the scope of a guideline penned in 1980.   A ripple effect  will surely alter future blog advertising, free products/gifts to bloggers, company sponsorship, product reviews, et cetera; ultimately, it’s a broad jurisdiction which I’m curious to see how the FTC will monitor everyone.  For more information, read the news directly from the FTC here.  What do you think???

OK, I’m a little obsessed with this event right now…

…So much that I’m posting about it AGAIN and I’m trying to Craigslist a new camera.

Until October 9, Shecky’s is offering 50% off Girls Night Out: Dallas tickets.  Girls Night Out: Dallas is a two day (Oct 29-30) shopathon event featuring beauty professionals, shopping, cocktails, products trials and a sweet goody bag.  For a mere $12.50 per day, you score a gift bag and an all-access pass to this massive event.  It’s $35 at the door so act now.  Oh, and because of the alcohol, you must be at least 21 yrs. old to attend.

Shecky’s Girls Night Out from Shecky's on Vimeo.

I will definitely be blogging the awesome time I have there; their free goodie bags are legendary enough to warrant their own post later.  But I will also be sharing the awesome fashion and beauty that I score there.  Hopefully, by then my camera will be working by then!

My boyfriend and I saw Zombieland this weekend.  A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.  I love films about zombies, even funny ones like Zombieland.  Despite the mild gore and zombie-slaying, I couldn’t help but notice how cute Emma Stone as “Wichita” looked in her moto-style outfit.  The aesthetic is so befitting for me that I’ve decided to be her for Halloween this year and my boyfriend will be my zombie victim.

© 2009 Sony Pictures Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved

(l to r) Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin and Woody Harrelson star in Columbia Pictures’ ZOMBIELAND.

The Zombieland-inspired outfit after the jump…

This zombie-slayer outfit is perfect for after-Halloween because it can also be worn as an everyday fall trendy ensemble (sans shotgun, of course).  It’s made up of a biker jacket, dark skinny jeans, knee high black boots, a brown belt, and a basic white tee.  The knee-high boots and biker jackets are also two trendy pieces this fall that can be worn with an infinite number of ways.  Here’s my take on Wichita’s outfit:

Wichita’s Outfit from Zombieland

The lens motor on my Nikon CoolPix P80 has been acting up and I wanted to take a few test shots to see how bad the damage is.  I decided to dissect my makeup bag and share some of the nifty products that are a part of my beauty routine:

See what’s inside after the jump…

The bag itself is simple Clinique giveaway bag from a few months back.  The actual contents are:

• Maybelline Great Lash, the most popular mascara in America
• Dove Clinical Strength Deodorant
• Refresh re-wetting drops for contact lenses
• PUR Minerals foundation powder in Tan
• Pomada de Arnica, a pomade that helps heal bruises and soothe dry skin –I swear by this because I am so accident-prone
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle, Anti-Blemish Cream
• She Uemera eyelash curler
• A whole slew of Awesome Mark products:
  [1]  Sophistique perfume ($24)
  [2]  Various Hook-Up Brushes, Lip-colors, & Eyeshadows ($5.50 – $6)
  [3]  Go with the Pro Mini Brush Kit ($15)
  [4]  Super Flip For It palette (It’s currently not available in magalogs, but I can get it at a special demo price.)
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  [5]  Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Nude ($7)
  [6]  Salon Straight Shine Spray with Orange ($5)

The two most essential items to me, that I use religiously each day and would save in the event of a fire, are: Pomada de Arnica and my Mark Mini Brush Kit.  The Pomada (or pomade, in English) has proven to be an inexpensive panacea for many skin issues: minor burns/scrapes, bruises, dry elbows/knees, softening up the occasional callus, and I’ve even used a tiny dollop for taming flyaway hairs.  With the fall weather coming, I will definitely use it for dry skin.  It’s inexpensive and smells pleasant with a not-so-greasy texture. It gets 5 stars from me and I make it a point to buy one each time I’m in South Texas.

My second must-have has five essential brushes: lip, eyeshadow, concealer, eyeliner, and powder/blush.  The geniuses at Mark even added those names on the handles so you don’t accidentally use your lip brush on your eyelids (ew, sticky).  They come packaged in a fancy little pink and brown pouch and for only $15, this kit was the last time I’ve ever bought new brushes.  I travel with them or stash them in my gym bag or purse.  It’s high-quality prestige cosmetics without the prestige price.  Plus, I gift them whenever possible.

What are your makeup bag essentials this fall?