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Kim Kardashian's Post-Divorce Puffy Eye Beauty Remedies

Kim Kardashian may have divorced  after only 72 days of wedded un-bliss to dull-as-dishwater NBA player Kris Humphries. But the 31-year-old beauty can still emerge from her breakup looking fab. Dry your eyes, Kim. Please don't cry. To help conceal her puffy, teary eyes, Kim should try the following eye treatments: Talika Eye Decompress ($30): This portable eye mask promises to refresh and soothe the sensitive skin around the eyes in minutes.  When placed into the Eye Compress' cooling blue liquid formulated with wild cornflower and rose petal extracts, a white capsule transforms into a soothing eye mask. Kerstin Florian Correcting Eye Rescue ($100): I tried this hydrating, line-smoothing eye treatment during Fashion Week.  First you moisten the all-natural, soothing eye pads with refreshing Rehydrating Neroli Water (the scent is like a spa in a bottle) and apply under your eye area.  Remove after 15 minutes and, presto, your eyes look brighter, well-rested and

Caribbean Queen Anya Wins Season 9 of Project Runway

Former Miss Trinidad and Tobago Anya Ayoung Chee was crowned the winner of the 9th season of Project Runway .  Everything She Wants spotted the stunning designer shopping at a New York City H&M in September during Fashion Week; and the $100,000 prize will buy a lot of trendy looks. Anya Ayoung Chee's winning collection./Getty Images From watching the show, I had a sneaky suspicion Anya would win this season's competition.  Her underdog story -- she reportedly learned to sew only a few months before her Project Runway audition -- was a great fit for the pro-girl-power stance the show has taken since it moved to the Lifetime network. Although Anya has great taste in selecting prints and her clothes are well-crafted for someone with basic sewing skills, not every woman lives in a tropical climate year-round. So her flowing caftans seem limited to resort wear for spring break and summer vacation. But what do you think?  Did Anya deserve to win over more seasoned con

Spring 2012 Wedding Dress Trends from David's Bridal

Bridal previews make me want to get married all over again.  And with so many trendy and classic styles and options, David's Bridal is the first place I'd go to find the perfect wedding dress. For spring 2012, the fashionably affordable retailer has updated old traditions with new styles, flourishes and silhouettes. From soft-colored embellishments to fully colored gowns, color is a hot trend with select gowns in subtle shades of champagne, platinum tones and organza prints. To become a princess bride, David's Bridal has ball gowns with modern twists including pickup skirts and pleated tiers as well as cascading ruffles and dramatic high-low hemlines. And subtle details like intricate beading, delicate layered lace, grosgrain ribbons, floral prints and 3-D flowers are also seen throughout the entire collection. David's Bridal Collection. Oleg Cassini gowns at David's Bridal. Whether you want an elaborate gown or a sleek sheath, Dav

Spring 2012 Shoe Spotlight: Kimmie Smith x Sebago Collection

Accessories and style expert Kimmie Smith has designed a colorful new line of shoes for the classic footwear brand, Sebago .  The 32-year-old editor-in-chief of the fashion blog, Kitten Lounge , chatted with Everything She Wants about her creative background and her Kimmie Smith x Sebago collection, which will be sold on HSN and select Bloomingdales' stores in Spring 2012. Style expert and Sebago designer, Kimmie Smith. Everything She Wants: How did you get the opportunity to design shoes for Sebago? Kimmie Smith: My career in fashion began with me as a model, moving on to doing visual merchandising with a number of brands, personal shopping and styling (which I still do). Although I launched a number of blogs, I was also working full-time at Lacoste on the apparel side of the corporate division. Since I was an assistant to the Sr VP of Wholesale, I worked closely with the other licensees of Lacoste, which included the president of the footwear division. We became

Beauty Tip: Perfect Red Lip from Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics

I've always wanted to rock a red lip, but never thought the bold shade complemented my skin tone. So I recently consulted with Johanna Sanchez, a makeup artist for Youngblood Cosmetics at Henri Bendel department store in New York City. She gave me my first red lip, which was initially shocking to my untrained eye.  But in the photo the red lipstick looks kinda hot, so I'll try it again during the holidays. Me with my Youngblood Vixen red lip. And I love Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics , which are free of chemicals, won't clog your pores and have a flawless finish. Here are Johanna's tips on how to achieve the perfect red lip: If you've never worn a red lip, what's the best way to transition to wearing red lipstick? Wearing a red lipstick definitely takes a minute for your eyes to adjust to, so I always like to recommend that my clients start by wearing a bright-colored gloss. A great season to do this in is the summer when fashion trends seem

5 Pink Ribbon Items for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Everything She Wants doesn't have to remind you that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  But let me hip you to some pink ribbon beauty and fashion products that support the fight against the deadly disease. Here are ten items to put on your shopping list: Elemis Think Pink Beauty Collection   ($55):   Primp and pamper yourself for the cause with this limited-edition kit that includes some of Elemis' best face, neck and body products.  The collection is available at select Nordstrom stores and  online . Youngblood Lipgloss in Forever Pink ($23): This new, limited-edition lipgloss follows the release of Youngblood's Pink Hope  lipgloss in 2010.  The ladylike rose shade has a subtle shimmer and is formulated with a natural, lip-plumping botanical and vitamin E to moisturize, hydrate and protect lips.  Hudson Bracelet PINK ($38): This glam, chunky bracelet is designed by celeb favorite Urban Sparrow and sold on the fashionably charitable website, Pres

Jewelista, Get Designer Fashion Jewelry Online Today!

Your new online shopping destination for fab fine and fashion jewelry is Jewelista.com . The decidedly editorial and expertly curated site debuted during Fashion Week and features dazzling jewelry collections from fifteen innovative designers from Turkey, Austria, India, Ireland and Brazil. "Jewelista was born out of the idea that jewelry is just as important as apparel in expressing personal style," explains Baiju Bhansali, jewelry expert and founder of Jewelista.com. The site is stocked with edgy statement necklaces, bold cuffs and stunning cocktail rings.  And the jewelry is crafted using traditional metals and gemstones as well as unique materials like blackened cobalt chrome and hand-carved Whitby Jet (wood fashioned from prehistoric fossils).  Prices start at $70 for the funky pair of Silver & Rosewood Tusk Shaped Drop Earrings I purchased. Another Jewelista highlight is its clever original content, including a Style Guide which sh

Get $50 Spa Treatments During Spa Week, October 10-16!

Treat yourself to a $50 spa treatment at participating spas across the U.S. and Canada during Fall Spa Week .  This 15th installation of Spa Week will continue to bring deserving customers the most innovative and wellness-focused services at an affordable price.   From  October 10-16, hundreds of day spas, medical spas, resort spas, yoga and Pilates studios and other health and fitness centers will offer several exclusive services for just $50 each!  To find a spa in your area and make an appointment, go to Spa Week's website .  In New York City, one of the participating spas is the prestigious Red Door Spa . Here's more info on the $50 treatments being offered: Red Door Spa Week Stress Melter Ritual (50 minutes) This 50-minute, signature service features a deep exfoliation, relaxing aromatherapy body wrap and soothing scalp massage to melt away all of your stress and rebalance your mind and body. Enjoy this holistic integration of multiple soothing spa services to