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NYC... Always on the look out for inexpensive beauty buys---two of our fav brands out there (besides OLAY)---Physicians Formula and Garnier-have new products out on the market-aimed at evening up skin tones. Both companies-widely available---on and offline---have anti-aging spot corrector/brightening products- Physicians Formula Dark Spot Corrector & Skin Brightener serum ($21.95)  and Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Corrector moisturizer ($16.99)-that seem to have enough anti-oxidant ingredients so as to be helpful-with continued use-for the laser phobic. We haven't tried but have ten happy with past offerings from these companies... Also-as mass merchandisers---these products are probably good for all skin tones too-something that lasers that even up skin pigments/get rid of the dark spots-including acne's telltale signs...are not. Still, want instant gratification????-read our thoughts on Cutera's Limelight™ IPL treatment. Scent wise-winter see...

Madison Ave. NYC Agent Provocateur boutiques on Madison Ave. words/launch images Judith Ecochard Luxury lingerie/hosiery/swimwear specialists Agent Provocateur-hosted beauty editors to a bubbly reception --- Perrier-Jouet Champagne-kept spirits sparkling at its spacious boutique----with generous sniffs of the new day fragrances lending an aromatic air-winning nods of approval from all attendees we met. the three scents got tested We are major users of fragrance-and fairly opinionated too--- Lee Davis and colleague-from Worth Paris USA The delectable scents available: Agent Provocateur ' Eau Provocateur '-a daytime version of the original-with citrus notes, fresh new florals Muguet and Orange Flower, base notes of Myrrh, Vanilla and Tonka Bean Agent Provocateur L'Agent ' Eau Provocateur' citrus accords of Bergamot, Leaf Accord (fresh ut green leaves), Mandarin, Apple, Melon and Peach-...

48 East 43rd Street, 2nd Floor-NYC One of the most personable salon owners/entrepreneurs we know-with a razor sharp memory... Angelo David graciously hosted a gaggle of beauty editors last night---in his spacious 2nd floor salon...glaming up those of us who needed it (well, every attendee just about).... AND ...introducing his latest hair product, the Premier Volume Spray-that volumes, strengthens and conditions hair.  What we liked about the light spray---actually, a lot--- really. Unlike most hair amplifiers---this pleasantly scented spray can be used on wet or dry hair-and makes hair manageable-with the ability to run one's fingers through it-not crunchy...or flammable. Case in point-we arrived with our locks in a semi-dry state of affairs...and ---as Angelo David demo-ed on us...started spraying our hair at the roots-lifting from the crown-fairly generous amount of spray we thought... BUT---because there's no such thing as overdosing with this spray (yes...

In our inbox... Functional and eye catching....Eastpak introduces new additions to their Artist Studio series of haulers---where by 130 artists have their way with blank Padded Pak'r models... ...limited editions all-with proceeds from the Eastpak Artist Studio go to the charity program DESIGNERS AGAINST AIDS. INFO:  http://artiststudio.eastpak.com

greeted attendees boarding the shuttle bus words/images Judith Ecochard Solitude Resort-UTAH ProBar, Fits Socks, Yurbuds, Loki, Switch Vision Sunglasses, NarGear, Easton Mountain Products Outdoor Retailer's F/W 2012 market began with a snowy demo day at a near to Salt Lake City resort-the well named, Solitude. First stop for us... the ProBar® send---for some healthy bars including new flavors...that are a vegan/nutritious and tasty substitute for breakfast. new flavor-exclusively @ Whole Foods till March 2012 organic oats/almond butter-filling with chunks of blueberries/strawberries w/ 8 grams of protein?370 calories full of energy-no doubt, from eating the merchandise. FITS SOCKS--- hat booth debuted at demo day -giving out their terrific ski socks-with an articulated heel-ultra thin construction from toe to heel---and shin cushioning. Moisture wicking, supportive-off the slopes comfort too. From the GREAT WHITE NORTH- POOK TOQUE ribbed...