Vanessa Paradis, French actress, singer, Chanel muse, and Johnny Depp’s mystery woman. Not too shabby a life at all! I love seeing her at events, which is pretty seldom. From her head to toe black (typically Chanel), red lips, and gapped teeth, she’s an unconventional beauty. *Fun fact: The island she shares with BD Johnny Depp has been nicknamed “FUCK OFF Island”. Très magnifique!

If there’s one thing I ADORE, it’s the look of dirty hair. I’m one of those who typically washes their hair about once a week, so anything that can add to the effect is ok by me. Enter Aveda Light Elements Texturizing Creme. Introduced to me by hairstylist extraordinaire, Tina Figueroa, this styling creme adds lightweight texture with a matte finish as well as Aveda’s heavenly aroma. Bonus: A blend of gamma oryzanol (from rice bran) and Sasa veitchii (bamboo) helps protect hair from UV damage. If you’re a fan of that beachy, windblown look (without a heavy feel), Light Elements Texturizing Creme is for you. Available at Aveda Concept Salons, Aveda Stores, and www.aveda.com for $24.

China Glaze Poolside Collection for Summer 2010

Towel Boy Toy, Kiwi Coolada, Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, Sun Worshiper, Flip Flop Fantasy, and Pool Party

Yay NEONS!!! I’ll try to swatch them for you guys this weekend

MAC Pret-a-Papier Collection - April 22, 2010

“Craft Paper Couture – an inspired idea cut like a pattern and whipped up into a frisky little “funny face” frock. Then, strip it back to its essence for Summer 2010 for a Pret-a-Papier colour collection. It was a Project Runway challenge of sorts, with paper as the source, the instigator of ideas, the beginning of something simply, basically beautiful. Lipstick, LipGlass, Eye Shadow, Paint Pot, Chromografic Pencil, Studio Fix Lash, Impeccable Brow Pencil, Sheertone and Mineralize Blushes, and Nail Lacquer in a seamless spectrum of parchment-to-vellum beiges, with an occasional, clever colour spill, coral among the most au courant”

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MAC Prep for Colour Collection - April 8, 2010

“Artists use watercolour, oil, chalk, pastel, pencil, ink. We use makeup. Both require a bold vision and a perfectly primed canvas to start. New innovations to ensure the Artist’s idyll is perfectly realized: Prep + Prime Skin Brightening Serum evens out any skin tone, Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50 helps stop future damage with ultimate determination, and for M·A·C Asia, Prep + Prime Fortified Skin Enhancer SPF 35/PA+++ blurs visible skin imperfections and helps block harmful rays. The state-of-the-art way to prepare skin for a flawless makeup application. Prep for Colour helps every skin type become a modern masterpiece.”

Hey, Prepped for Glamour, and Sorcery eyeshadows

Just Add Colour lipglass

Prep + Prime: Skin Brightening Serum and Face Protect SPF50

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I’m loving the new Tazo Full Leaf Teas. The flavor from full leaf tea is incredible. When I owned my own coffee cart I used to fill clear cups with full leaf Passion Fruit tea and display them on the counter.

The scent and sight alone were to die for.

When I showed this to my hubby he said, “Can U Smoke it?” :/

The full lineup includes:

• Black Teas: Awake , Earl Grey, and Chai
• Green Teas: Zen , China Green Tips, and Orange Blossom
• Herbal Infusions: Calm, Refresh, Passion , and Vanilla Rooibos

Available at Starbucks now

Peter Som RTW Fall 2010 Makeup by Tom Pecheux

*image via Miss Omni Media

Don’t forget to check out ALL the behind the scenes action during NYFW, which includes M·A·C makeup looks created by the brand’s top artists. Facecharts are a great resource for step-by-step application instructions or if you need some inspiration. For up to the minute NYFW/M·A·C coverage, visit M.I.S.S. Omni Media.