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Coutorture Community Must Reads 06/17/09

coutorture — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:04:53 -0700

The Bare Skinny posted a shopping report with fifty pairs of rocker chick shoes. ..

The Coveted created a Father's Day gift guide which catered to different personality types.

Pattern People reported on an illustrator who experiments with tan lines.

The Budget Fashionista posted answers to common swimwear questions.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 05/29/09

coutorture — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:41:05 -0700

Eye4Style reported that Ted Gibson, hair stylist to the stars, landed a gig on What Not To Wear.

Beautymix recommended readers try a facial wash from Elique's Organic Skin Food line.

Style It reviewed Avon's new selection of lip products poised to debut this summer.

The Criminally Chic created a poll asking readers if they liked the strong shoulder look.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/28/09

coutorture — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Butterfly Diary reviewed Clinique's corrective Even Better foundation. ..

Public Pesonae told readers she wanted to dress just like Luke Skywalker.

Makeup And Beauty Blog answered a reader's question about office-appropriate makeup.

The Coveted discovered a Canadian online boutique with a penchant for draping.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 03/11/09

coutorture — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:06:11 -0700

The Coveted visited the studio of artist Orly Cogan, who embroiders on vintage textiles...

Fashion Binge saw the Agatha Ruiz De La Prada collection, and a Skittles jacket that just might fit in.

Couture Cult scoped out all of the great Urban Outfitters offerings for spring.

For Final Fashion, a contributor created a sketch inspired by Gareth Pugh's Fall 2009 collection.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 02/06/09

coutorture — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:40:33 -0800

Chic & Untroubled reports on the Sex & The City sequel which has been confirmed and will hit theaters in summer 2010.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic reviews an Aveda trio that promises to cure dry hair issues.

The Coveted reviews a new collection by colorful Danish brand Stories by Rykkemai.

Miss Couturable analyzes Lanvin's ribbon tied and gem adorned shoes.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 01/13/09

coutorture — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:51:41 -0800

Beautynomics reports on the new Bobbi Brown brights collection (left). We don't know if we're mature enough to be around all that eyeshadow.

Ever feel like your having a bad face day? The Coveted has the answer to that particular problem.

Style It always knows about the newest makeup collections. Today she reports on NARS, one of our favorites.

The Smashing Darling interviews a young milliner named Katie Burley and the best part is, you can buy her creations straight from the Darling store.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 11/12/08

coutorture — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:18:36 -0800

Our network partners have been doing their market work--with textiles research, beauty product reviews, and new brands to mention, they are surely keeping themselves busy.

The Coveted, always hip on the hipsters, wrote a narrative shoutout to Complex Geometries. The aesthetic reasoning is simple, she decides in the end.

Tulle is also one of OUR favorite things, as silly as it sounds, and so we were happy to see Fashion Nation reporting on the bridal confections of a blogger as today's conversation.

BellaSugar talked about that which we want to know but are too afraid to ask: how to use that mysterious black head extracting tool we've seen in the beauty parlor.

Holiday Look Books from Lyell are like hot chocolate and a warm bath at the end of a long day. Stylebite knows how to treat her readers right.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 11/04/08

coutorture — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:50:23 -0800

We're sure you have great election-watching plans this evening and if you're worried you might miss the world of fashion while you enjoy this evening's developments...well, our Network can help ween you off the topic.

Style Eyes reported on the perils of talking about fashion all day and a new brand at ASOS called Beckerman that she's got her eye on. Those ruffles had us at hello.

The Daily Obsession reported on her recent trip to the Lancome boutique in New York and a particular product she had the chance to try on for size. This mascara had a 21,000 person waiting list when it debuted last month.

The Coveted gave a shoutout to recent graduate/footwear designer Gwendolyn Huskens for her thesis project at the Design Academy in Eindhoven. She rightly points out the need for a "medic esthetic" in the wake of so many 7" heels.

And the perfect segue...a bit of fashion and a bit of election from Shoeblog.com. Now go pop some popcorn, pour some wine, and buddy-up!

Coutorture Community Must Reads 10/31/08

coutorture — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:25:01 -0700

We owe you some Halloween-inspired links and who better to provide them than our lovely Network Partners--have a happy and safe holiday, but, before you go read on.

The Coveted came up with seven Halloween costumes from her wardrobe, none of which are 'sexy'...all of which are hot! Pure genius!

Shoe Smitten found a very fashionable way to say Happy Halloween...you could say just about anything as long as we get to see those fabulous Louboutin for Rodarte heels every day.

Lollie Shopping has a movie recommendation that just might serve as inspiration for a last minute costume--or a Fall wardrobe.

Fashion First, Lunch Later carved their pumpkin like a proper fashionista.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 10/30

coutorture — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:59:34 -0700

Our bloggers never cease to amaze with their ability to ferret out the unusual, take for example Trend De La Creme who has managed to discover a beauty product is disturbing it is almost cool. In her feature Just Nosing Around she found this shower gel dispenser. Trust us there is more where that came from.

The Fashionable Housewife has solved our pale face tan body problem just in the nick of time. Its nice to know we aren't the only ones that cover up on the beach.

Temptalia stretches the boundaries of affordability with La Mer holiday giftsets.

Scented Salamander reviews the Dictionary of Perfumery, Cosmetology & Beauty Products - English-French/French-English which may be the most useful thing ever.

The Coveted asks if we remember the first cosmetic we ever used. We think ours was a Clinique concealer that we stole from our friend Lena.

Style Goodies has some unique ballerina inspired looks.