Luxury Stores Trump Chain Stores In September

The spending power of wealthy Americans seems stable as luxury stores posted better September numbers than the usual big box retailers. Last week, the Financial Times reported that U.S. luxury department stores beat the rest of the retail industry in September. Neiman Marcus said sales increased 4.7% last month, against September 2009, with big movement [...]

Spring – Summer Scents: You Are What You Wear

Fragrance is a stylistic move that can be more important a choice than clothes and accessories because its impact goes beyond the visual. If you’ve ever had an employee whose perfume or cologne takes over the room, you understand the power of fragrance. But, in the best light, an amazing perfume or cologne can become [...]

Eyes on the Prize: Our search For Effective Eye Creams

The perfect pair of vintage Levi’s, a non-clumping mascara and an eye cream that masks exhaustion—these are our the items we will always be searching for. As such, we usher in summer with our picks of some great eye creams, with a selection to suit every personality. ORGANIC Sometimes the brands you’ve never heard of [...]

Drinkable Beauty

Nestle is joining the ranks of nutraceutical makers with a new drink that promises to beautify the outside through a supplement drink. The beauty beverage sector was pioneered a few years back by the Borba brand, which is now owned by Anheuser-Busch, the maker of 180-Energy, whose varieties include goji and acai options. So what [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News September 22

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), Bootheel Trading Co., the new lifestyle brand from singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, will donate 10% of proceeds from its apparel division to the Revlon/UCLA Breast Center. Crow is a breast caner survivor. The Revlon/UCLA Breast Center is one of the United States’ leading breast cancer treatment centers, and [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News September 8

Ottavia et Emma debuted its spring/summer 2009 collection at New York Fashion Week, showing sleek dresses and separates that prove timeless pieces don’t have to be conservative or boring. A collection of loose yet tailored pieces primarily in off-white, khaki and black employ thin knits and silk to create elegant looks that achieve modern effortless [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News August 25

On July 1, 2008, Starbucks announced it will close 600 of its stores in the United States, including several locations in New York and California, as well as five in Las Vegas. Starbucks also released a full list of anticipated closures that will occur during the first half of 2009. CEO Howard Schultz attributes smaller [...]