Bluefly.com Launches Fragrance Boutique

In a perfect world, every retailer would embrace the power of labels and lipstick, and the luxury retailer Bluefly is doing just that with the launch of its fragrance boutique this week. I feel fancy just saying the words fragrance boutique! The boutique offers best-sellers and new releases and boasts brands such as Chanel, Juicy Couture, Marc Jacobs, Clavin Klein, Sarah Jessica Parker, Beyonce and more.

Finally, I can use this self-proclaimed “ultimate hook-up for the fashion obsessed” as a tool to merge my two loves, F&B (fashion and beauty) with just the click of a mouse. It gets even better because most of the fragrances are 40 percent off retail prices. I heard a few critics get a little rowdy because they thought that all of the fragrances would be discounted, but I’ll take most over none any day.

Here’s what Melissa Payner, president and CEO of Bluefly.com had to say about the addition of the fragrance boutique:

“Our fashion-conscious customers view fragrance as an extension of fashion and personal style, so we are happy to be able to offer them designer fragrance labels at the great values they have come to expect from Bluefly.”

What’s your take on this, Glamazons? Will you be shopping from this new fragrance boutique?

Ciao Bellas!

Glamazon Margo

AD GLAM: Beyonce's Heat Rush [Commercial]

Remember when Ferocia told you that Beyonce announced plans to launch a second fragrance? Here it is! (Well, here's the advertisement for it anyways.) 

Adorned in a peach dress with windblown tresses, Bey introduces a new smell-good formula called Heat Rush, the follow-up to her super successful Heat fragrance.

I have girlfriends who swear by Heat but it wasn’t until just recently that I jumped on the bandwagon (well kinda, I still haven't copped a bottle for myself) after spritzing the back of my hand with the scent while picking up some as a b-day gift for a friend. And, honestly it's not my cup-o'-tea. It's just a little too fruity for me. 

Heat was created to be a daytime fragrance, while Heat Rush is ideal for evening. You can even see the difference in the way both fragrances are being advertised. While Bey is red-hot and giving us fever in a short, low-cut dress for the original fragrance, she tones it down in the new Heat Rush ads with a flirty, peach gown and plenty of smiles. I think she still oozes sensuality in both, don't you?

As for the Heat Rush commercial, Halo is one of my favorite songs by Bey, but what does that song have to do with a Heat Rush? I'm still trying to figure that one out. Using the song Fever in the initial commercial made sense, and I understand that they're trying to differentiate between the two fragrances, but ummm...yeah, I just don't get it. 

I'm guessing that the backlash from Bey dripping sweat and giving bedroom eyes in the last commercial plays a part in going for the soft, beauty shot-infused new promo. But we all know that controversy sells as does sex, and Bey proved just that. She had one of the top 10 debut fragrance launches of 2010 with Heat. 

Initially, I was skeptical about having a daytime and evening version of one fragrance because most perfumes can work for both, right? But in this case, I'm okay with it. 

I'm a Bey fan so it would be nice to support her by wearing her perfume, but if I don't like it, I don't buy it no matter whose name is on it. I'll give you guys my final decision as soon as I get a whiff!

Bey says she took a hands-on approach with the scent and made sure that she kept the fans in mind while creating it. Check out a video of her at work.

Here's what she had to say about the new scent: “I created Heat Rush to bring the feeling of warmth and sensuality to every woman who wears it. It’s feminine and sexy, fresh and beautiful.”

Looks like Bey had a glam good time shooting this ad. Pun intended.

Heat Rush Fragrance Line includes:

• Heat Rush Eau de Toilette 15 ml – $24.00
• Heat Rush Eau de Toilette 30 ml – $39.00
• Heat Rush Eau de Toilette 50 ml – $49.00
• Heat Rush Eau de Toilette 100 ml – $59.00
• Heat Rush Shimmering Body Cream 200 ml – $24.00
• Heat Rush Shower Get 200 ml – $24.00

Check out her two fragrance commercials below:

 Heat

Heat Rush

What do you think Glamazons? Are you ready to feel the Rush?

Ciao Bellas!

Glamazon Margo

Gwen Stefani Is New Face Of L'Oreal Paris!!

Um, how glamazing is is that one of my favorite singers and style idols Gwen Stefani is the new face of one of my fave beauty brands, L'Oreal?! I'm just like beyond and over Cloud 9 upon reading this news!

Her first campaign will be for Infalliable Le Rouge, a new collection of conditioning long wear lip color followed by Superior Preference hair color. Of course, it's only fitting that L'Oreal focus their branding upon two of Stefani's well-known assets: those red lips and platinum blond hair. LOVE. Stefani is just another platinum gilded rung on the ladder otherwise known as L'Oreal spokespersons. (Beyonce, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington and Jennifer Lopez are just a few that make up the rest). What do you think of the news, Glamazons?!

xo

Ferocia

Beyonce, Fergie, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian: New Year's Eve 2011 Style Roundup

Working in fashion and entertainment, I rarely need a reason to party. But welcoming 2011, and celebrating the end of a decade, is as good a reason as any.

I threw a party at my house and invited all my family and old friends, and had a glamtastic time bringing in the new year with some of the people I love the most.

Our favorite celebs seem to do the same with appearances, performances, toasts and laughs at some of the hottest party spots across the country (but mostly in Vegas).

Here's a look at some of the most darling and dapper celeb looks on New Year's Eve.





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Who looked best out of the ladies? Vote here:

Who looked the best on New Year's Eve?
	Kim Kardashian
	Whitney Port
	Beyonce
	Rihanna
	Solange
	Jennifer Hudson
	Fergie
	Kourtney Kardashian
	Selita Ebanks
	Jennifer Lopez
	Kelly Rowland
	Nicki Minaj
	Ke$ha
	Blake Lively
	Kirsten Dunst
	Willow Smith
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Oh and they performed too, of course. Check out performances from Rihanna, Willow Smith, Jay-Z and Beyonce below.


Rihanna - What's My Name




Beyonce and Chris Martin - Halo






Willow Smith - Whip My Hair





Jay-Z and Kanye West - Monster







And send us your hottest NYE pics to be featured in our Street Glam post! Tweet, Facebook or email us (theglamazonsblog@gmail.com) TODAY.


Ooo, and I have a contest for you! If you follow me on Twitter, you've seen me tweet about the Style Felons NYE competition. The good people at Style Felons, which has quickly become one of my blog addictions, invited me to be a celebrity judge aside Doug E. Fresh and Naked With Socks On blogger, Anslem. We'll be judging the best of the worst: pictures of NYE partiers who looked a hot, volcanic mess in NYC.

Did you snap a pic of a style felon on NYE? Send it to style@stylefelons.com by 12:00 Midnight tonight to enter. The winner starts the new year with a $250 gift card.


Kisses,

Coutura

VIDEO: Tom Ford's Womenswear Runway Presentation Featuring Beyonce, Chanel Iman, Joan Smalls, Liya Kibede and more

Tom Ford left no stone unturned in his quest to keep his fashion show under wraps. As I reported in September, he invited one photographer (the great Terri Richardson) and few journalists despite the megastars like Beyonce who walked in his show. His reasoning? He simply doesn't care for the "instant gratification" that comes from today's digital media platforms.

That didn't stop us, of course. Images of his first-ever womenswear collection hit the web and were soon followed by a shot of Beyonce wearing a sparkling gold dress and wild blonde curls. Now, video of the presentation has made its way online.

Turns out the seventies-inspired line of fitted dresses, playful prints and traces of menswear look even better in motion. Check out Beyonce, Liya Kebede, Julianne Moore, Joan Smalls, Chanel Iman and more storming the catwalk below.






What do you think of the show?

Kisses,

Coutura

Beyonce Without Makeup AND 5 Tips for Bare-Faced Beauty

Have you ever woken up and walked the dog, ran to the mailbox or stepped out on the balcony with no makeup on? We have...and so has Beyonce. The superstar was photographed in Australia sans makeup (really sans makeup not those "light" made-up pictures stars put on the internet claiming to be bare-faced).

While her natural beauty is undeniable, we have a few expert tips to look even more gorgeous before you put a dab of makeup on. Follow these tips and you will welcome a paparazzi makeup-less photo opp with open arms:


1. Never fall asleep with makeup on.


Your skin needs time to breathe and a caked face of makeup overnight does exactly the opposite. It's important to remove makeup before you go to bed, especially around the eyes. If you're too lazy (we're all guilty!), use makeup remover towelettes.

More Olay...

2. Use a face scrub and face masque once a week.  


Oil of Olay has a fab skin-renewing scrub that's gentle enough for daily use. Or Clarisonic Opal Infusion System. June Jacobs Pumpkin Masque is equally amazing.

More June Jacobs Spa...

3. Get sleep!


When you're partying all night long every day of the week, it shows. Indulge in beauty sleep frequently to avoid unsightly bags under your eyes and a host of other fug moments.

4 - Keep your skin moisturized.


Your skin needs moisture on a regular basis, especially in the winter. To get Beyonce's signature glow, try our faves:

More Garnier...

5 - Drink lots of water.


When planning your beauty regimen, water should be at the top of the list. 8 glasses a day (yes, 8!) will make you look and feel replenished.

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PIC: Beyonce Walks in Tom Ford Spring 2011 Show

Ugh. We told you during New York Spring 2011 Fashion Week that Queen Beyonce walked in the Tom Ford show but due to Mr. Ford's distaste for the internet and fashion media in general, editors weren't allowed to take or share pictures.

Well, finally, Glamazons, the moment has come where the picture they guarded like fossils at the Louvre has been released. The picture will appear in the January issue of Harper's Bazaar. And it may have been worth the wait.

A voluminous blonde curly afro, skin-tight metallic python-pattern dress and fishnet peeptoe knee boots? Fierce! Did she vanish at the end of the catwalk into a pool of sequined glitter? That's the only way this could get hotter.

What do you think of Bey's look? Glam or Sham?

And if you missed it, check out Tom Ford's full Womenswear collection here.

Kisses,

Coutura

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Beyonce's Heat Fragrance Ad: Too Steamy For The U.K.?

Um, who even knew that anything involved with Beyonce would ever be banned anywhere in the world?! OK, maybe that's a bit dramatic to say that it's "banned" (because you can watch it...just not during the daytime hours).

What in the heck am I talking about?! Why, Beyonce's fragrance ad for her first scent Heat. (Click here to watch it.)

The Advertising Standards Authority, an independent body in the U.K. that aims to maintain standards in advertising, ruled that this steamy ad can only be viewed after 7:30 p.m. An ASA spokeswoman told WWD the ad was "racy" but not explicit. Well, at least they didn't delegate her ad to be shown only after midnight with the rest of those corny sex hotline ads, right!?

As you know, I'm not really a fan of this scent (still holding out hope that her next one Heat Rush, which launches February 2011, will be better!) but I can't say that the TV ad is any worse than what she's put out before in music videos; or even what other pop stars put out in music videos and ads (hello Lindsay Lohan!). I think the ad is pretty fierce (love that walk at the end...POW! Get it, Bey!)

What do you think, Glamazons? Is the ASA being too hard with this ruling? Or do you agree with the ruling?

xo

Ferocia

First Look! Tom Ford's Women's Collection

Remember when Tom Ford hosted a super private showing of his first-ever Women's Collection with barely any editors, no celebrities in the front row and ONE photographer (Terri Richardson)? Well, he finally unveiled images of his collection in next month's Vogue shot by Steven Meisel and presumably to his dismay, those images have hit the internets.

Like Marc Jacobs and Tracy Reese's Spring 2011 collection, Ford presented a seventies-inspired line of fitted dresses in vibrant colors and playful prints like leopard and tye-dye with traces of menswear. For some reason, perhaps given the mere obscurity of all, I thought I'd be laying eyes on something more fascinating, like feathers and hair used as fabric for example.

Ford's desire for exclusivity and elusiveness I can understand (afterall, he's a fashion designer), but his aversion to the internet...to celebs? I mean, it's all a little perplexing. You don't want celebs in your front row, but Beyonce, one of the biggest pop stars of our generation, can walk in your show. If that's not vying for media attention, what is?

Here are Tom Ford's (who now goes by Mr. Ford) quotes on the internet, celebrity and fashion journalism via Vogue:

“I do not understand everyone’s need to see everything online the day after a show. I don’t think it ultimately serves the customer, which is the whole point of my business — not to serve journalists or the fashion system. To put something out that’s going to be in a store in six months, and to see it on a starlet, ranked in US magazine next week? My customer doesn’t want to wear the same thing she saw on a starlet!"

Do you agree that seeing fashion the day after a show (or the day of on The Glamazons, haha) doesn't serve YOU as the customer? Does the fashion industry benefit from celebs wearing their garments?

I'd argue that it does, but immediacy does represent the democratization of fashion, and some people prefer the traditional hierarchy (designers -> editors/buyers -> (and six months later) the public). Even though I'm an editor, I'm not one of those people. Are you? Do you think the new and improved, digitally-enhanced "fashion system" undermines the retail business?

And finally, on to the most important question, which dress do you think Beyonce wore? LOL.

Do you like the collection?

Kisses,

Coutura

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FIRST LOOK: Beyonce's House of Dereon Temporary TEMPTU Tattoos

Happy Friday, Glamazons! So, remember that post that Coutura wrote awhile back about Beyonce and her rock-grunge-glam look from the House of Dereon Fall 2010 photo shoot? Well, besides the fact that she looks like an older, more sophisticated version of Rihanna, she's covered in tattoos! (All fake, of course, but still cool!) With that said, remember when she also told you that Beyonce was going to sell a line of temporary tats at Sephora?!

Now they're here! And how super smart of them to team up with one of my fave makeup brands, TEMPTU (have you tried their AIRbrushing Makeup System yet?! Genius!) to create these limited edition temporary tattoos.

According to Mama Knowles (i.e. Tina), the inspiration for the shoot was a "60's pin-up girl meets futuristic biker chick" and she and Beyonce invited TEMPTU to help them create custom body art to model with the fashions.

"The resulting images were so incredibly strong that we realized consumers might want to re-create the tattoos themselves," Tina said. "We are thrilled to to partner with TEMPTU to bring this limited edition collection of temporary tattoos to the market this holiday season."

Here's what they look like:

Each basic kit retails for $16 and is available for purchase right now at sephora.com, temptu.com and dereon.com! They'll hit Sephora shelves by November 1.

The kit includes: 8 Temporary Tattoo transfer sheets (2 each of 4 designs); 10 Tattoo application pads and 3 collectible kit designs featuring various shots of Beyonce from the Fall 2010 House of Dereon ad campaign.

For the hard-core Beyonce Stans out there, TEMPTU is offering the Tattoo Deluxe Kit. It costs $34 and will include: 500 tattoos; a collector's edition box housing all three kits; a signed Beyonce poster; and a chance to win a Golden Ticket.

What's this Golden Ticket business about you may ask?! Well, there are three of 'em hidden inside of the Deluxe Kits. If you happen to get one, you'll win:

-A trip for you and a friend to NYC for a Beyonce/Dereon-style temporary tattoo photoshoot at the TEMPTU studio

-Meet and greet with TEMPTU VP Global Artistry

-Visit to Sephora for AIRbrush Makeup System Demo

-Visit to Dereon office for a meet and greet with the team

-Dinner with TEMPTU and Dereon hosts

-Tickets to a Broadway show

Sounds like fun, right?! Hopefully it's going to be one of OUR readers that wins the Golden Ticket hahaha.

What do you think of these temporary tattoos, Glamazons? Is it something that you'd wear? I'm personally digging the spine tattoo on the left..perhaps something that I could throw on for Halloween? (Since I still so obvs don't have a costume yet..ugh...)

xo

Ferocia

Breaking Beauty News: Beyonce Launching New Fragrance, Heat Rush

So, remember when we told you that Beyonce was launching a second fragrance?! Well, the news is true, Glamazons! Coty just announced to Women's Wear Daily plans to launch a new juice from the songtress called 'Heat Rush' by February 2011.

Hmmm...seems like she's really running with this whole 'heated' theme. Although I personally think that the first fragrance 'Heat' is a mess (to me it smells like something your old auntie would wear...ew) I've got high hopes that this one will be better.

According to today's WWD, the scent contains top notes of passion fruit sorbet; blood orange and Brazilian cherry; a heart of yellow tiger orchid, mango blossom and orange hibiscus, and a drydown of teak wood, honey amber and Rio sunset musk. Mmmm! Doesn't that just read heavenly?! I sure hope that it smells so. From the looks of it, this one will be a bit lighter and not as musky smelling as the first one.

'Heat Rush' is set to hit a Macy's department store near you and prices range from $59 for 3.4 oz to $24 for 0.5 oz. There are also plans to launch a matching shimmering body cream ($24) and shower gel ($24).

What do you think, Glamazons? And, be honest, would you really purchase this fragrance if Beyonce didn't create it?!

xo

Ferocia

GLAM OR SHAM?: Sade, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson and More at the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball

The stars were out for yesterday's Keep A Child Alive Black Ball at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, and I have to say this is one event I hate to have missed! Not that I had money for the ticket which I heard cost $50,000 a seat! And not that I was terribly bored yesterday (I was hanging out in Miami for a blogger event I threw for my job! But more on that later...).

I'm mad I missed it because Sade and Alicia Keys performed one of my favorite songs, "Love is Stronger than Pride." Sigh. Live vicariously like me through the video below.

The red carpet was just as exciting! Check out the looks I loved below and vote for your favorite!

Beyonce wore a fuschia gown by Andrew GN which featured a sweetheart neckline and draping at the waist. Not a fan of the color, but love the natural makeup on her.

Alicia Keys chose a gray printed gown with gathering around her baby bump.

She wore Indian headdress again (similar to her look at her wedding to Swizz Beatz) and her hair in an elegant bun.

These two stay with the Sears photo poses. Cute (I guess).

Jennifer Hudson showed off her svelte figure in a velvet, curve-hugging dress, strappy stilettos and sexy, dark lips. Gorgeous!

Whitney Houston gave us a head of wild, unkempt curls and a short black dress. She was...umm...animated on the red carpet. Not her best moment.

Uma Thurman wore a burgundy gown with asymmetric stripes around the waist, a crystal brooch and clutch and a leopard print cardigan. Yikes. Not elegant or polished at all.

June Ambrose continued her turban moment from New York Fashion Week in a black turban and a gown with a sequined black top and blue skirt with floral embroidery. What a fun, high-fashion and exciting look! I'm a fan.

Sade stole the spotlight (in my opinion) in a white gown with a plunging neckline and diamond embellishment. She paired it with her signature flowing black locks and siren red lips. Does it get more beautiful than this?

Vote for your favorite: Who was MOST GLAM?

Who was MOST GLAM at Keep A Child Alive's Black Ball?
	Beyonce
	Alicia Keys
	Jennifer Hudson
	Whitney Houston
	Sade
	Uma Thurman
	June Ambrose
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And check out the performance that made my day here:





Kisses,

Coutura

Beyonce Launches Temporary Tattoo Line at Sephora

Remember Beyoncé incorporated a bit of edgy, dangerous sex appeal into Deréon ads? Well, now she's taking that tough-luxe look to the bank.


Following in Chanel's footsteps, Tina Knowles announced the launch of a limited-edition line of Tempu temporary tattoos that mirror Bey's intricate ink from the Fall 2010 Deréon ad campaign.  

 

Tina Knowles told WWD: "With a sixties-pinup-girl meets-futuristic-biker-chick theme, Beyoncé and I really wanted to give our Deréon Fall 2010 campaign a tough edginess." 60's pin-up girl meet futuristic biker? I've got to see these clothes. They could actually be sexy...you know in a "Why Don't You Love Me?" video meets Will.I.Am's wardrobe kind of way.

As for the designs, think spiders, jewels, bones and spikes---oh and the Dereon fleur logo. Very bad girl of Beyoncé who allegedly removed her own tattoo before joining Destiny's Child. How things have changed!

The waterproof tattoos that last for 2-5 days will be sold at Sephora.com, Temptu.com and Dereon.com starting November 1st. A basic kit (two prints of each design) goes for $16, while a deluxe kit (two prints of each design, an opp to come to NYC for a photo shoot and a photo signed by Beyoncé) is priced at $34.

You know the stans are buying the last one. Or...scary...will people make the Deréon logo a permanent tattoo a la Baby Phat?

What do you think of Bey's new tattoo line and her new edgy direction for Deréon?

Kisses,

Coutura

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Should Celebrities Take Over the Catwalk?

Beyonce at Tom Ford. Amber Rose at Indashio. Cassie and Serena Williams at Laquan Smith. Vanessa Simmons and Dawn Richard at Edwing D'Angelo. Ellen at Richie Rich. 

While some designers complain about the pressure to pay celebrities to grace their front row, others are enlisting famous faces to actually model their clothes.

Amber Rose at Indashio.

Serena Williams at Laquan Smith.

Cassie at Laquan Smith.

Dawn Richard at Edwing D'Angelo.

Vanessa Simmons at Edwing D'Angelo.

Ellen at Richie Rich.

This can't be surprising. Celebrities serve as models all season long getting photographed in designer's clothing, thus serving as a promotional tool. Having a celebrity wear your clothes is almost a guaranteed mode of increasing sales, especially if that star is Rihanna, Beyonce or First Lady Michelle Obama. 

To that end, designers gift celebrities a ton of clothes, pay them to appear in the front row at their fashion shows, elect them as their muses (Ciara the most recent example at Givenchy) and now, enlist them to model designs on the runway.

The lines between Hollywood and Fashion are fainter than ever. And here's the problem with the collision of the entertainment and fashion industry. It abandons that once-glorified profession: modeling.

Models have been banished from the covers of magazines, replaced with celebrities who, as I once complained, aren't the easiest to work with. While models come to do a job and transform to any look you assign them, celebrities may come with an entourage, may be difficult about beauty and style direction (understandable-they're careful about their image) and often haven't conquered the art of posing. Yea, you'll be there coaching them all night.

Now, celebrities are replacing models on the catwalk as well. While some celebrities can strut like the best supermodels (I'm sure Beyonce stormed the runway with her signature Sasha Fierce attitude); and a celebrity walking in a show gives the collection more media attention, I'm not sure that I want an entire show to feature celebrities (save for "The Red Dress Collection" which is less about designs and more about awareness and giving back).

It becomes less about the designs and more about the famous bodies wearing them, in my opinion. What's your take on it? Do you think more celebs should walk in fashion shows? How do you think it affects models who are already struggling for jobs? Discuss.

Kisses,

Coutura