an extremely rare white  peacock

So, of course, I am even less inclined to even validate really outdated and silly rules like  “Whites Only After Memorial Day”,  yada yada yada…

I just want to have fun with Summer style!  Don’t you?

Summer  is the season of casual glamour,  and since June is right her NOW, I got to thinking about cool stuff to toss on the bod,  in your bag, or on the dresser.

a cool clean ceramic polaroid camera ,perfect for summer decor!

There are so many great things you can do with clean, bright dresses, bags , shoes, jewelry…not to mention all the innovative cosmetic products out there!

So, get yourself a good, natural looking spray tan, and join me below for some “chillin” Style options!

#1 The sexy white or light metallic dress (aka SATC 2 style)

In an homage to Sex and the City 2 costume and styling, via the genius Patricia Fields…

(see my INTERVIEW WITH PATRICIA FIELDS HERE!)

Here are a couple of dresses from the SATC 2 Collection that Patricia  has made available to the public for purchase!

HIGH end STYLE for not too much money!

and of course, you MUST have a little BLING!!!

(not too much though! the look is changing…)

and of course I would NOT leave you without a little…

“Behind the Scenes ” film shots of SATC 2 on location in NYC!

#2 The clean, ultra bright and healthy smile!

When I think of uber successful brand pioneers in the teeth whitening and brightening arena,  my thoughts immediately bite down on  SUPERSMILE.

(like that little pun I made?)

This amazing line of dental care products is in the mouth of fashion icons, models, and celebrities worldwide!

I love this line!

It works, it leaves your teeth all pretty and shiny and slick, and …

they make GUM which whiten’s your teeth and cleans them!

Perfect for travel!

#3. The poreless, wrinkle-less smooth complexion!

NARS Pro- Prime Skin Smoothing Face Prep and Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.

I love NARS!

USe the Pro Prime Skin Smoothing Face Prep to create a flawlessly matte finish or used throughout the day to combat shine and rejuvenate the complexion.

Apply with fingertips to fine lines, large pores, or rough spots for an instant smoothing effect.

Apply Eyeshadow base for gorgeous shadow and liner wear ALL DAY LONG!

Even in the heat and humidity you will look FRESH ALL DAY!

#4. SKN Beverly Hills Skincare

You have heard me talk about this product line before.

SKN Beverly Hills has many wonderful products in their offerings, but two of the best for getting clean, fresh, break-out free skin?

Pore Vaccuum Gel and Unplugged.

Pore Vacuum Gel goes on almost like a dry velvety lotion, working to clear pores and improve clarity immediately.

Unplugged distributes just the perfect amount of combination glycolic and salicylic acid  via pads, to help unplug stubborn pores, exfoliate the dead skin layer and prevent breakouts.

GREAT for body and hard to reach breakouts too!

#5 Feeling footloose and fancy free?  Try THESE on for size!

Not much needs to be said except…

I GOTTA have these bagsssss and SHOOOOOZZZZZZ!!!

oxford by Rochas

Manolo Blahnik, of course!

Sergio Rossi, YUMMY!

Jimmy Choo

Jil Sander. GAWD. isn’t this GORGEOUS???

Brian Atwood

Bottega Veneta.

Okay, really?

I HAVE TO STOP before I lose my little wicked mind.

Have a light and airy weekend!

What are you doing to lighten your style this Summer?

photo creds: style.com and my own stash

video and clothing images : via PatriciaField.com

If you ever doubted the SULTRY, LAVISH, GIGANTIC and EYE-some biz of eyelashes, well, take a look at this!

It will really open your EYES!!

video via ABCnews.go.com

Andy Warhol said it, it must be true.

Really. And some, well they get WAY MORE than 15 minutes, and deserve WAY less.

See below. (throat clearing… whisper voiceover “Jersey Shore”)

However, I digress. 

Maybe you just want to  look like a star, and a big one, without voluntarily, (or involuntarily,) spending the cash to do it.

Our hero George Clooney!  Now, if he would just settle down, but then again, why would he?

Secret #1

Suck it up.
Holly-world: Spend $50,000.00 for plastic surgery to curtail tummy expansion, outward movement of thighs, declining breast mass and extra  back skin.

Real-world: Purchase Kymaro body upper and lower body shapers, and watch the transformation happen instantly without anesthesia!

These underpinnings are wonderful, and work those trouble areas like a pro team!  If it is good enough for these celebrities, it will work for the everyday gal too!

Monique getting her Oscar and she is all shaped up!

Yep, even Gaga wears Kymaro!

Natalia Maggio and her swag bag backstage.

Brody Hutzler takes some home for some lucky gal!

Secret #2

Keep an eye out for the competition.

Holly-world: Spend beaucoup bucks on diamond embossed, striped “venetian” lensed, snakeskin lined sunglasses and eyeglasses, reaching heights of  tens of thousands of dollars.

Kanye in his Alain Mikli glasses.

Real-world: Buy a few pairs of Guess glasses, and have a different one for every day of the week!  Check out the Cat-eyed look for the hottest stares around!

Secret #3

Make sure you carry ALL your baggage on the outside, where the paparazzi can get a clear shot of it.

Holly-world: Give birth to at least 10 children, at one time, or adopt children, but only from a third world country.

Roll them around in the most expensive stroller made, like this Bugaboo Cameleon model.

Real-world: Purchase  AMAZING and high quality totes, baby bags  and everyday clutches from Radley London. The quality is superior, and the styling is classic, yet fun!

While you are at it…maybe the above picture will scare you into leaving the children at home with a sitter,  and have a spa day with friends!

Secret #4

Dress the part, but never pay high end retail pricing for it.

Holly-world: Go to at least three big premiers, awards shows, presentations, dinners, and parties a week. Make sure that a different designer gown ,cocktail dress or evening outfit  is worn to each of them.

Jennifer Lopez in over the top Armani Prive

Real-world: Even A-list talented fashionistas  are flocking to Unique Vintage, an online source for all things fun and formal!

Stars like Carrie Underwood, Miss USA, Rachel Smith, Taylor Smith, Kim Kardashian, Jordin Sparks and more have been seen all over town in their JOVANI designs and you can too!

Grab a couple of these darling dresses for WAY less than a designer original!

(Plus you won’t have to give it back after the event!)

Mother’s Day (Sunday May 9th,2010)  is just around the corner!

Befuddled and baffled about what to get the Mom who has done everything and more for you?

Here are six of the best gifts any woman, Mom or not, could ask for!

Must give #1:

SKN Beverly Hills Skincare

SKN beverly hills is a cutting edge skincare company that was started in 1987 by leading Beverly Hills

dermatologist, Marvin J. Rapaport, MD and his daughter Vicki Rapaport, MD, now a celebrity dermatologist in her own right.

Here are three of my faves below!

Hyaluronic acid holds 1000 times it’s weight in water, so it keeps your skin super lubricated!

Oxygen cleanser purifies with chamomile, algae, aloe vera and Panthenol (vitamin B).

Gives a beautiful glow to the complexion!

Squalene is derived from the olive and is like liquid gold in the bottle!

This is 100% squalene in here!

Pure Oxygen Blue mask tightens pores and reduces redness!

Must  give #2:

The Cricket Centrix “Q zone”  dryer.

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this!

Energy efficient for the “green” in you, Ceramic/Ionic technology for the shiny hair on you, but best of all INSANELY QUIET!

Your children, your husband, your roommate, your dog… they all THANK YOU!

(You are welcome.  )

Must give #3:

Scartini Scar Cocktail.

Because who evolves as far as our Mom’s do without a few scars they would like to erase?!

” Scartini” , sounds like a cocktail right?

Well, it does smell fruity and tangy, but it really excels at healing scrapes, cuts, surgical incisions, burns, stretch marks, acne scars, sun damage and wrinkles!

The secret ingredients in this “cocktail” are Centella Asiatica and Lychee Extract.

Must give #4:

Laura Mercier Summer collection.

OH my!!

Simply put, gorgeous sheer colour, effortless application, beautiful texture.

Natural looking, lightweight, but best of all SMELLS TERRIFIC!

Check out the new “Shine Control” collection while you are at it!

ALL ARE A  MUST HAVE for a glamour girl summer!

Must give #5:

“Trendies” by Cinzia

My word, these are INDISPENSABLE!

For reading that chick lit, fashion mag, or catalog.

Sunglass-readers in all strengths for a squint free, wrinkle free summer by the pool!

Must give #6:

Eyewear necklaces to keep your “peeps” with in reach!

The coolest , most hip, non “granny” eye/sunglass leashes I have ever seen!

Loads of cool choices, one for each outfit, they double as necklaces!

For many of us, including myself, that means it’s time to wear shorts, shorter skirts, arm baring tees and tops, and filmy dresses.

(Oh boy!)

The seasons fashions really demand a polished, finished complexion and body!  But what to do if you are looking less than perfect and need a quick fix?

Well, you have to FAKE IT !

It’s time to get the body makeup into play, and to get your Summer tan on.

Of course in the olden days, a week or so in the sun would be the solution for all over camouflage, as darker skin hides most imperfections.

However, none of us want to risk our lives laying in sun booths or out in full sun anymore, so the only way to get a safe look of  unblemished skin, and a sexy warm weather glow is to camouflage and then build from there!

So, I want to share with you , (and I am going to do so VERY enthusiastically, so bear with me…) one of my very favourite, “go to products” for super fast cover up on the body coupled with a healthy glow.

These products are is Smart Cover,

and it’s sunny sister,  Smart Tan.

You may not know these  brand names, (and I know the packaging is very basic and not too sexy) but I guarantee you have seen their effects in all types of media,  and the gorgeous look they achieve once applied!

Many seasoned fashion and beauty insiders apply their trade using the Smart Cover and Smart Tan body/face products, in their work  for television, film, runway shows, photo shoots, and Red Carpet appearances.

Two-time Academy Award nominee and renowned Hollywood make-up artist Christina Smith is just one of many  a Smart Cover/Smart Tan brand enthusiast, as well as with Julia Roberts, Jane Krakowski, Gisele Bundchen, Helen Mirren and Ali Larter.

These products are just wonderful for covering any unwelcome blemishes, stretch marks, spider veins, bruises,  birthmarks, Rosacea, tattoos and a whole lot more.

The resulting effect of the concealers in the Smart Cover kit, is a quick to apply, seamless blend with your skin colour, creating a completely finished canvas on the skin, and a smooth feel.

The thing I love best about Smart Tan is that it absolutely gives you a safe tan, it is completely sheer, light and build able,  and it is truly a natural-looking tan without making you orange!

To add to that, it  is waterproof, the concealer is non-greasy, stays fresh-looking and smudge proof through heat, humidity and perspiration.

I have started to swim in this stuff! Really, it doesn’t come off until you take it off!

(and just in case you need a little refresher course on the proper way to cleanse your face and remove water proof makeup…)

For just $24.50, the Smart Tan Essentials kit includes everything you need: Concealing Crème, Moisture Primer Lotion, Believable Bronzer, and Bronzing Brush.

The Starter Smart Cover kit, in light or dark shade package, is just $29.50!

YAY! Affordable chic for a change!

So, what are you waiting for?

Get ready to FAKE IT , until you MAKE IT to SUMMER !!

Photo creds:  Vogue Mexico via Fashion Gone Rouge, Smartcover.com

Disclosure:  A sample of this product was sent to me for review and testing.