“We are thrilled about Lanvin’s collection for H&M, it is such an exciting moment. Lanvin will bring to H&M a luxurious French tradition that is also modern and playful. It is very much a Lanvin collection, using their cut and tailoring, with lots of focus on form and details for both women and men. The launch in November is going to be full of wonderful surprises.” – Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&M.

Seriously?

This year.

November 2.

Counting down the days.

Wooohooo!!

xo,

The Beauty Bohemian

Don’t be snooty! Everyone loves a good dollar store buy. With the economy in the tank and all our pockets slowly disintegrating, it’s no doubt that more of us have headed to our local Dollar Tree or 99 cents store within the last few months. Dollar stores aren’t for typical household goodies like Ziploc bags and toilet paper, either. Believe it or not, there are some beauty products that are perfect to purchase there and the quality differs no less than if you were to pay 4X for it at a  common drugstore. Here is a list of what to stock up on the next time you’re in the neighborhood AND what dollar store beauty loot you shouldn’t even bother trying.

Dollar Store “Yes! Buy Me for a buck!”

Cosmetic sponges, q-tips, and cotton balls: Just as good and does the job.

Sugar: Cheap sugar = A great scrub. Get a cutesy jar to leave/use in your shower for seriously smooth skin.

Drugstore brand lipsticks: The only real cosmetic I’ve purchased from a dollar store, and have had happy results with, is lipstick. I’ve found Revlon, Almay, and Maybelline lipsticks and they were just fine. When drugstores pull product off the shelf, dollar stores and bargain stores like Ross and TJMaxx usually purchase the left overs… I think lipstick has a longer shelf life than most but be sure to check for an expiration date, any discolorations, or odors. If it has it, or if it’s expired, don’t even thing twice -> chuck it.

Baby wipes: These bad boys are perfect to place anywhere! In your gym bag, car, by the bed. Perfect for any kind of cleaning, wiping, and freshening up.

More goodies that don’t need explaining that you might want to try if you’re not too picky:

So-so Eyelash curlers, sealed loofah sponges, nail cutters, nail files, and plastic bins for beauty product organization.

Dollar Store “Hell to the No! Don’t even think twice!”

Generic Beauty Brands: This goes for all eye shadows, nail polishes, foundations, etc. The rule of thumb is, if you haven’t used it before don’t buy it.

Makeup brushes: They suck. From the bristles to the handle. I don’t even know why they bother.

Lotion/Creams/Oils: Unless you see a familiar name, (I’ve found some salon brands before) most dollar store lotion/body creams/body oils have really terrible quality ingredients. I’ve experienced the most gnarly feeling lotions via the $1 land and I am not about to let you not learn from my mistake. Sticky, chalky,grimey…you name it. Not nice.

Imitation perfumes: Not that I really had to mention this but just thought I’d put it out there for those that were curious. Not only do they smell nothing like the perfume it’s trying to imitate but they all smell the same…Like an old lady. Love the old ladies, hate the old lady smell.

Hair color: Sweet universe, no. I’ve never tried it nor will I ever want to and I suggest that you shouldn’t either.

Shampoo and Conditioners: They’re cheap, drying, and stripping. Steer clear.

There should be no shame in a dollar store purchase.  For the most part, you’re buying smart not cheap…Because it does add up. (Hello! I have never been to a dollar store and spent just a$1. That ringer adds up!)  It takes one dollar to make a million, so be sure you don’t waste it buying crappy, wasteful, and useless stuff.

“Calling all bloggers!
What will you be wearing (or swooning for) this fall? Create a Mini Editor with up to 100 of your favorite products for fall. Post it on your blog and encourage your readers to make outfits. Send us an email at bloggers@polyvore.com before 11:59PM PDT on Tuesday, September 7th to enter the contest. Make sure to include the link to your blog post, your Twitter handle (if you have one), and some information about your blog, so that we can feature you.”

How could I resist? It’s so easy, clever, and it’s $1,000.00!!!

You can check out the deets on the official Polyvore blog by clicking here.

A big thanks to Polyvore and Meghan from Wit&Whimsy for keeping us posted on the down low.

xo, boho babes! I’m going to go outside and enjoy the sunshine!

Mira

There’s “events” and then there’s “beauty events” and I especially love exclusive beauty blogger events. Professional beauty junkies get the opportunity to get together, giggle, and glam up like girl’s in a candy store.  And when you add cocktails and cupcakes to the mix…Who can resist?

Benefit’s “Girls Gone Glam” Beauty Blogger event went down at their boutique on Chestnut St. and I couldn’t think of a better way to begin the week. The ladies at Benefit, including Annie Ford Danielson, the daughter and niece of the Benefit founders, showed us their delectable upcoming Fall goodies which are multi-tasking, brilliant, and effortless beauty makers. Read my upcoming article “Five things I learned at the Benefit Girls Gone Glam Beauty Event” on the Examiner.com to get the fun details and specifics of the products and party.

One of my favorite things about these events is running into some of my favorite people of the web-osphere. So many familiar faces and new ones, too! Take a look at the beautiful blogging ladies I was able to get a quick photo op with.

Andrea Ragni and Meghan Donovan of Wit and Whimsy

Sonja Shin Hodgkins of Hello Beauty!

and Siv Lam of Jcrewaholics

Let’s not forget the delicious champagne, “Girl Meets Pearl” cocktails, french fries, and perrrfect cupcakes from local bakery American Cupcake!

We went home with a bag of fabulous Benefit beauty goodies!!

And as another keepsake, the ladies at Polyvore were there to recreate our outfits for the night. 

Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE my job?!

Because I do.

That’s it for now, boho babes! Enjoy your weekend.

Follow me on twitter @miratorres

Yah! She sucks in the latest adpatation of Rent but V.Hudge and I are bag twins. Her boho-chic style is absolutey steal-worthy, too.  Don’t you think?

Jessica Simpson

According to Fabsugar, “For Fall ‘10, look forward to dark rinse denim skinnies paired with slick wool coats, cargo pants contrasted with faux fur vests, and dressy jumpsuits. Furthermore, suede wraparound sandals and tough lace-up booties instantly add a modern, tough touch.” Check out the whole line by clicking here.

Twenty8Twelve by S. Miller (Sienna and Savannah)

Sienna and Savannah’s Fall Campaign delivers the ultimate coveted British-Hollywood chic that every fashionista will be wearing the end of this year and onward. Effortless, urban, and perfectly executed. See the rest at Style.com by clicking here.

Dereon by Beyonce

Beyonce (and her mom) definitely brought out the rockstar for Fall. This video alone gets me in the mood to sport a faux-hawk and those studded tights. Hope they don’t scratch.

How effing fall fashion-tastic.

Photo: Rusk1.com

From the luxurious smell, to the salon-worthy shine, and the effortless style: Rusk’s latest shine products is worth every penny for  it’s $15 a tube. Formulated with moisturizing marine extracts, RUSK Deepshine Lustre Shine Enhancing Lusterizer is lightweight, creamy, and instantly transforms dull or damaged hair into a smooth and soft coveted mane. With Rusk’s unique Marine Nutrient Complex, it also protects hair from from UBV inhibitors while strengthening it with protein and natural lipids.

Beauty Editor’s Note: For me, shine products are too greasy, too sticky, or too oily to use all the time. Though every now and then I’ll use an occassional gloss to amp up the shine to my black hair, nothing - absolutely nothing - beats an excellent leave-in cream like Rusk’s DeepShine, an instant favorite. This shine cream helps my hair feel healthier, stronger, on top of being shinier. I have been looking for a hair product that could nurse my hair back to health after summer’s harsh rays and the frequent curling and flat ironing that I’ve been doing since Fashion Week and this was exactly the product I was looking for. If you have dry or damaged hair, you need to add this product to your daily routine. You will notice the difference the first time you use it.

Available at Stylesource.com and your nearest Bay Area Ulta. Click here to find the one nearest you.

Don’t forget to follow @miratorres on twitter

It’s been a few years, and I still don’t know who the hell you are, but somehow you’ve ingrained the memory of you in my brain forever. 

If we ever meet again, please say something. Even just a grunt would suffice.

Mira

Isn’t it like a perma-wedge? The one and only reason I have this in my undie-drawer is because it was free. I ran to get it with that mailer coupon during my trip downtown yesterday. Haven’t worn it yet. Honestly, I’m scared. And what is it with Victoria’s Secret insisting that we wear uncomfortable contraptions? First the thong, now this! I’m sorry, but I think I speak for a lot of women when I say that I don’t like ANYTHING creeping up my rear side. That is all.

When I heard about who was going to play Gilbert and the name Julia Roberts came up, I could not think of a more perfect actress for the part. She looks absolutely stunning at the Ziegfeld Theatre last night in New York City. Tailored shorts, a stunning blazer  tuxedo jacket, structured strappy heels, and the bangles – oh! the bangles! On top of that mega-watt smile, this mommy of three looks jaw-dropping amazing. 

Can’t wait to see the flick. For now I’ll just be watching the trailer:

And OH MY GOSH! I love that song: “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + The Machine. The soundtrack is already kick-ass… OK. I’ll contain myself now.