Fashionable Event Tonight

If you don't yet have tickets to the Bella B's Fashion For Hope fashion show, you might just be able to score a few before the day is done. However I have a good feeling that it will sell out and not have tickets available at the door. Get to Bella B's today for your tickets. VIP tickets are sold out but the $20 patron tickets are still well worth it!


Fashion For Hope going to be a top fashion event of the summer featuring 48 of Bella B's hottest looks for summer into fall, all to benefit for Hope House. Hope House provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence to help heal and rebuild lives free from abuse.


Enjoy seeing the Lucky Strike bowling lanes be converted to runways and rub shoulders with some of Kansas City's most fashionable folks!


Check out the fashion show tonight!

Where: Lucky Strike, 1379 Grand KC, MO Power & Light District

When: Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Doors Open at 7pm Fashion Show begins at 8pm

FOR TICKETS:Visit bellabsboutique. com or fashionforhope. com

Raccoon Eyes

Last night was the longest, loudest storm in the history of storms. I'm not sure I slept a wink. As I stumbled to the kitchen to make coffee, I successfully managed to start the coffee, however I didn't manage to put the pot back in the coffee maker. At this point in the morning I knew things were bad and that the rings under my eyes were probably making a guest appearance today which I could only turn into a positive by realizing that it would give me something great to blog about today.

Alas, we're out of cucumber. Really, that works. Just about anything cold will help reduce puffiness so feel free to get a wash cloth, soak it with the coldest water you can get out of the tap, roll it up and lay it over your eyes. Rest for a few minutes and you should look and feel a bit more refreshed quite soon.

Concealer is definitely a must today. I rarely have to dig mine out but on the occasion that I must, I often use a Mary Kay brand concealer ($9.50 online).
It's handy, goes on smoothly for me and I found one in a good color match for my skin. Color matching is one of the most important things with concealer. If it's not a good match you could risk making matters worse.

Too Faced has a concealer with ingredients to help reduce puffiness. Herbal Eye Concealer is a loaded cocktail of ingredients that banishes bags, brightens the appearance of dark circles and reduces troublesome puffiness. Things like apple extract, parsley extract and other naturals help fight the raccoon eyes. $19.50 online.

Feel free to comment here or email me with your remedies for a sleepless night!

Local Lusts

In my numerous romps around town trying to find hot fashions I couldn't help but stop to check out the temporary pop-up store for Deegie's Carma, soon to be relocated to an undisclosed location in the south Overland Park/Leawood area. (I know...very 007, huh?)

I found this super sexy zipper-front dress by Diesel, only mine is in a tasteful black color. Plus, mine was a mere $200 while online I just found one for about $325 at ASOS. Ouch. Lucky us for having the Deegie's Sale in the KC metro!

Check out Haute Market on MySpace and see my new profile pic and me wearing my fabulous corset custom made by local designer Sophie & Gwendalynn. I might just have to auction off the top now that I've worn it on tv, at the West 18th Street Fashion Show, and the recent Haute Market event. I know it's only Kansas City, but I'm not sure it's fashionable to be seen in the same thing so many times. Hard not to when it's so fabulously fitted and made of such fine silk fabric.

Little Pink Book

Here is a great find to start your week. A full face of make up in one little pink book. Too Faced gives you an entire palette for easy beauty. Plus it fits easily in your handbag for touch ups throughout the day.

Collection includes an herbal concealer duo (in two shades to custom blend your own); a bronzing/blush powder; eyeliner (pewter and black) and brow powder duo (chocolate and tan); an eyeshadow trio in cocoa shimmer, frozen roses (golden pink), and champagne glimmer; and a lip gloss duet in shades of pearl pink and vanilla latte (chocolate shimmer). Everything you need for a fresh summer look. $29.95 at Sephora.com

Fashion for Hope

Fashion For Hope is a unique fashion event featuring styles from Bella B's Boutique, a benefit for Hope House. 816-461-HOPE (4673)

Every 9 seconds a woman is beaten by a man who says he loves her! Hope House provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence to help heal and rebuild lives free from abuse.

Check out the fashion show!
Where:
1379 Grand
KC, MO
Power & Light District

When: Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Doors Open at 7pm
Fashion Show begins at 8pm

FOR TICKETS:Visit bellabsboutique. com or fashionforhope. com

Purchase your tickets in advance!
A limited number of tickets will be availible at the door!
Tickets $20. 100% of the proceeds go to Hope House!!!!

Resisting Water

Water resistant goodies at Sephora. Perfect for these hot summer days, lazing by the pool.

Smashbox Bionic is the first ionic mascara—it will leave you with longer, stronger, and more voluminous lashes! The specially-engineered brush coats lashes with our revolutionary long-wearing, water-resistant formula for a dramatic full lash. Aloe, silk, and wheat protein strengthen and condition $19 at Sephora.com


L'EXTRÊME WATERPROOF - Instant Extensions Lengthening Mascara
Instant Extensions Lenghtening Mascara
Exclusive Fibrestretch™ formula with supple fibers extends lashes to the extreme.
Patented extreme lash brush weaves on lash extensions.
No smudging. No clumping. Just extreme length and ultra-long waterproof wear. Available in black and brown at Sephora.com for $24 each.


Work-Out Makeup All Day Wear Long-lasting makeup for all skin types. Water-resistant. Stays fresh-looking through heat, humidity, activity. Semi-matte finish. $19.50 at Sephora.com

Fashionista Camp Out

For a girl that grew up as a tomboy and loved running around the lake area all day, I sure was a priss over the weekend.

I couldn't help it, I've been converted. However, as a mom of three boys I've got to get back into the swing of things where worms, fish and dirty lake water are concerned.

Here are a few things I recommend having on hand.

SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus. Bug repellent & sunscreen in one. Easy one-step application versus making the monsters hold still for bug spray then sunscreen.



A hat to keep the yuck off your head and the sun off your face. My choice is the Go Girly or Go Home company hats. If I absolutely have to wear a hat, it's going to have to be girly and cute. $36 online and at Haute Market events.


Some very cute flip-flops were in order as well. These are from Two Chic Blvd. in Overland Park, KS. they have a new location filled with cute summer tops and fab shoes!

Charming Idea

Charms and jewels aren't just for your wrists. Your handbag can be charmed as well.

Limited edition bag accessory from Yves Saint Laurent, features a solid Elle perfume and a fuchsia pearly lip gloss, incudes notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Patchouli. Smells good. Looks good. Another great goodie from YSL. I just wish it came in more scents and colors.

$56 at Sephora.com

The Haute Hangover

If you're tired from the tips of your toenails to the top of your head, that's quite possibly a Haute Market hangover. Power-shopping will do that to you. Of course, so will a few fabulous chocolate martinis.

An enormous thanks to everyone who attended the Haute Market shopping party last night! You chicks were fashionable and fun! We had the best group of guests who were patient when the lines to the dressing room got long, when the isles got so crowded because so many women shopped for hours. Thank you!

The 40+ vendors and sponsors deserve much thanks and applause for setting up such fabulous displays and beautiful booths for guests to shop. Thank you all! Some of you drove thru a state or two to get to KC and I appreciate it.

Last night's Haute Market shopping party was so fantastic and so fun that it makes all of the hard work and heavy lifting very worth it. And if you read the blog much you know I'm highly allergic to exercise, but this 2nd birthday party was worth breaking a sweat over!

Drew6 boys - you guys were fab! Thank you for providing great dance music. It's always a fun time listening to original pieces, even if you did sneak in a little Johnny Cash. ;)

So many thanks are due that I couldn't list each one. Please know that as a guest, we appreciate your participation in Haute Market events and hope you'll be a loyal fashionista for years to come! I'm taking the weekend off, well, at least the next few hours :) See you Monday here on the Fashion 411.

Ins & Outs

IN:
well-fitted jackets. make sure it's proportioned well for you body too. If you are short, wear a short style that stops near your hips. It will make your legs look longer. Most everyone can pull off the longer jackets if it's fitted. Slim fitting pants are in order for a long jacket. You don't want to look in the mirror and start having flash backs of "hammer-time".

This blue jacquard number is by Free People which several of our Haute Market friends carry, as well as Nordstroms.



IN:
platform shoes.
I go for the wider heel with platform shoes to keep me a bit more balanced. Sergio Rossi Patent Leather Platform Sandal, $850. You can pre-order this style from the Nordstrom Fall 2008 collection and be totally "IN", but possibly broke. Also seen a lot on the scene is this bondage-style design. Notice the zippers. Remember Carrie Bradshaw's shoes in the Sex and the City Movie, by Chanel? Bondage babe. Wide straps and lots of them.

For a less expensive version, try Lovemyshoes.com when you'll find these GUESS brand sexy round-toe shoes with criss-cross straps and crocodile embossed leather with 4.5" heel for $99.98.

Hope to see you at the Haute Market shopping and pampering party at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, KS. From 5-9pm you can shop, lounge in our new lounge area while you listen to Drew of Drew6 playing a few of his great songs, have a cocktail and so much more. You deserve it!

"IN" is Buying Local

Haute Market is proud to support talented designers. Two such designers we love are Sophie & Gwendalynn, and Squasht by Les. Both have been seen in Kansas City fashion events, and have had their fabulous products featured on TV.

This dress, by Sophie & Gwendalynn is a throw-back to the era of simplicity and structure. Think Jackie-O. A beautiful creation for a summer party or lunch with the girls.

S&G also designed the fabulous corset I wore to the West 18th Street Fashion Show. It is amazing what the proper fit can do for your figure! Show it off girls!! (both the corsets and dress are $175)

Squasht by Les, owned by Lesley Timpe, has been on the St. Louis fashion scene for quite some time and recently moved to Chicago to be closer to her team of sewers. She's making the trip to KC to show the local ladies some of her great creations, like this cute vintage-pocket Martini Lunch Dress in blue floral print. With adjustable shoulder straps it helps ensure a great fit and compliments many body types. $132 at Squasht by Les's online store.

Support local designers and grab their goods while you can because both of these featured designers are going places! With such fabulous patterns and craftsmanship, it won't be long until they are nation-wide!

See them both at Haute Market tomorrow. Last chance for online ticket purchases is today. Tomorrow they are $15 at the door.

Trend Spot

In: Sun Screen
Out: Sunburns & sunspots
Your skin is your largest organ. Take care of it or it will turn on you. Turn spotted, that is. Or dry and scaley, Yuck.
Wear sunscreen every day, year-round as part of your makeup routine.
Stila has an oil-free tinted moisturizer with SPF 30.

For reapplication throughout the day try Dr. Copeland's Lotion Mist Sun block with SPF 40. The 1oz mister is just $14.



In: Light Eyeshadow
Out: Black eyes

Stila has made it easy by rounding up 6 of their hottest shades in a handy pallete. This season, Stila brings a fresh approach to traditional summer shades with the Summer Eye Shadow Palette, showcasing a lighter wash of color. The palette features Stila's best-selling shimmery, summery golds and bronzes. $40 at Sephora.com


In: Bronzer
Out: nekked skin
I love my LORAC TANtalizer Baked Bronzer, for face and body. Use a very large, soft makeup brush to apply all over face. Even neck too. A little goes a long way. $28 at Sephora.com


Great freebies from Sephora! Get 7 Free eye samples with any $25 order on Sephora.com. Enter code EYESAMPLES at checkout. *While supplies last.

Haute Beauties

More about the upcoming Haute Market event in Kansas City! I'm so excited that it's nearly here because it will be bursting at the seams with fashion, beauty and pampering.

Are you looking for a little something to spice up your summer look? We have three beauty-related event sponsors ready to help you!

Entourage Institute is a fabulous local school of beauty and aesthetics where they strive to educate future icons, not students. Entourage will be doing complimentary makeup and hair touch ups at the Haute Market plus they have contributed a full-size bottle of conditioner for the goodie bags, retail value $20.

Advanced Skin Technologies, otherwise known as AST, is our med spa sponsor for the event. AST will be doing complimentary massages and makeup application with fabulous Glo Mineral makeup, a leader in the industry of mineral makeup. If you've been wondering about procedures like hair removal or BOTOX, now is your chance to get the scoop. Just visit AST's booth space for the info!

Lulu Salon is a great full-service salon in Overland Park. If you want to try something a little different, but not permanent, visit the Lulu booth at Haute Market for colored hair extensions. I've had mine in for weeks and love switching out colors every few weeks.

These are just a few of the great services available at Haute Market next week. Get your July 17th party tickets now!

Great Goodies

A new addition to the goodie bags is locally owned soap company, Great Cakes Soapworks. A fabulous minty smelling soap sample will be in all of the goodie bags next week!

Visit the Great Cakes Soapworks web store and order the new Carribean Diva soap! It is a combination of a famous designer perfume with a blend of fruits such as tangerine, pineapple, pina colada, sugar cane, and peach with a hint of tropical flowers, added to a creamy coconut scent. Yum!

Perfect for this humid weather we are having in KC, the Bug Off spray. DEET free. Made with insect repelling essential oils, this Bug Off Spray really keeps the bugs away.

Get a Diva Deals discount at Great Cakes Soapworks. 10% off your total order: use voucher code "JuneDiva" exp.07/31/08.

Support local designers and entreprenuers!

Haute TV

Hey ladies! It was an early day for Haute TV. I did a quick bit on FOX4 news this morning with the help of Miranda from the Lano Company.
Check out the video here.

Miranda's outfit was contributed by Two Chic Blvd. Thanks chic chicks!
I was wearing a custom corset by Sophie & Gwendalynn and will wear it at the July 17th party so that you can get a closer look. My jacket was also from Two Chic Blvd.
The Lano Bracelet will launch at Haute Market so get there early to make sure you get one. This is the hot acccessory this season!

Swag In the Bag

The Haute Market swag bags are filled with great goodies! We have a new bag style and new goodies. Check it out...

Local soap maker, Great Cakes Soapworks gave a sample of wonderful soap for your bathing enjoyment!

Lulu Salon is contributing sample size tubes of Dumb Blonde, a great hair reconstructor. Especially after all the chlorine and lake water you've been subjecting your hair to.

Apara footcare is giving us grippy steps. Great no-slip bits for your shoes.

Entourage Institute is contributing hair conditioner as well. Another great hair product to counter-act all the hair abuse.

Dr. Michelle Copeland, New York plastic surgeon with fab skincare line, is sending sunblock and clay mask! Great treats for your skin.
Huge value in our great new bag.

Tank Of A Deal

A quick find to start the week....
I needed a decent looking tank top for the weekend tip to the lake and I needed it quick. I didn't want an ugly tank, I wanted to look a bit feminine, not like I was about to go catch me some catfish with grandpa.

As luck would have it, I was in Target getting a few more weekend necessities and they a great tank top. It's not much to brag about, but it beats the ribbed cotton tanks. It's ruffled at the edges, not too fitted, but shaped well so that it doesn't hang like a tent (tents are for sleeping in, not wearing), and it was only $9.99. No worries if the boys jumped on me with dirty hands, or (more likely) chocolate faces thanks to the spoiling of the grandparents.

30 Days of Shimmer

Since today is basically everyone's Friday, I thought it would be great to send you off for your long weekend with a fab find.

DailyGloss™ is a 30-day supply of CARGO's award-winning lip gloss, packaged in individual tear-away pouches. Each sealed "bubble" is filled with vitamin E-enriched, llong-wearing lip gloss. At Sephora.com for just $12.

I love that CARGO has something in mind for my indecisiveness. A few shades to choose from depending on the mood. Or start with a lighter shade for day, then apply the darker shade for happy hour.

For even more variety, CARGO's GlossBox™ contains fourteen shimmering and sheer lip glosses, packaged together in a convenient travel case. Ultra easy to carry seven colors on-the-go.

Boutique Opening New Location

My friends at Two Chic Blvd are celebrating as they open the brand new store location at 161st & Metcalf in Overland Park, KS. The perfect new location was searched for for months. Then the scramble began. With only a few weeks to ready it, owner Missy Hutton turned a raw space into a chic boutique worthy of being called Two Chic Blvd.

Check out fresh new inventory that includes dozens of summer tops perfect for your holiday weekend plans and parties. Boxes and boxes of great summer shoes. I'm always ranting about those horrible flip-flops women wear everywhere...now you can own chic sandals that are flip-flop style, but not a style flop.

The new store opens July 8th at 10am!