Everything She Wants

Hit the gym in style in  SPANX Active , the top shapewear brand's new workout wear collection ($10 - $118).  SPANX nips and tucks women of all shapes and sizes and the Active line features figure-flattering tops and bottoms.   As usual, the team behind SPANX has come up with clever names for the exercise wear including the Slim-X Bagel-Buster Power Pants that flatten the tummy and come in full-length and knee-length styles.   Other Slim-X styles include the Shaping Compression Knee Pant, Shaping Compression Short, and the Wrap & Go pant with a cute wrap skirt attached.  The comfy collection is rounded out by slimming tank tops and sporty socks. To save 40% on your SPANX Active Power Pants purchase, go to Spanx.com and enter the discount code SpanxActive571 (the code expires 12/31/11) at checkout.

Tweens and teens aren't the only ones who need new clothes for fall.  We also need new tops, frocks, and trousers for work and play.  Fortunately, Amazon.com has launched the new Amazon Contemporary Shop to suit our grown-up fashion needs. Me (r) and a model (l) wearing a MINKPINK maxi skirt from Amazon.com. The online boutique is stocked with trendy clothing, shoes and accessories for women and men by designer brands like Halston Heritage, Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent, Rock & Republic, BCBGeneration and more. I even picked up a great pair of Heidi Klum for New Balance (HKNB) sneakers for under $55! So, are you ready to shop?  Everything She Wants will help one lucky reader jazz up her fall wardrobe with a $50 gift card to use online in the Amazon Contemporary Shop. Here's how to win: Retweet this post (if you don't have a Twitter account it's easy to sign up on Twitter.com) Subscribe to Everything She Wants via Google Connect, email or RSS Feed.

Who needs a reason to shop? Especially when it's for a good cause.  So here are four fashionable ways to help raise awareness and benefit breast cancer research. Fergie Hope shoe, $45 1.  HauteLook and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation are hosting a Pink Weekend Sale Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.  Items on sale range from lip gloss and a flat iron to designer jewelry and handbags. 2. Step out in style wearing the Hope shoe from the Fergie Footwear Fall 2010 collection. Fergie's Hope shoe ($45; half its original retail price) will be available during the QVC presents "FFANY Shoes on Sale" event on Oct. 15th.  All the net proceeds of the Hope shoe -- and the 100,000-plus pairs of shoes donated by footwear companies to QVC -- go to breast cancer research.  To date "FFANY Shoes on Sale" has sold more than one million pairs of shoes and donated more than $32.5 million in net proceeds to breast cancer research. 3. Show  your support for breast cancer with

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Everything She Wants is urging women to take control of their health.  By changing our dietary and lifestyle habits, we can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Photo: Breastcancer.org According to Breastcancer.org -- the world's top-rated online breast health and breast cancer resource -- the overall incidence of breast cancer is projected to double globally by the year 2040 and occur more frequently in younger women. Here are a few helpful lifestyle tips from "Think Pink, Live Green," a booklet published by Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, PA in conjunction with Breastcancer.org  that will reduce the risk of developing breast cancer: Avoid taking extra hormones: It's best to avoid exposing your body to extra hormones, such as estrogen and progestin, which are contained in birth control pills and menopausal hormone replacement therapy. Instead, consider non-hormonal solutions such as an intrauterine device (I

During Fashion Week in New York City, lia sophia -- the world's leading direct sales fashion jewelry company -- debuted its latest Red Carpet Collection.  Named boudika, the line takes its inspiration from military and art deco styles and makes a bold-yet-feminine statement. lia sophia's boudika Red Carpet Collection. Like celebrity patrons Solange Knowles, Vanessa Williams and Nicki Minaj, Everything She Wants is a fan of lia sophia's funky costume jewelry.  So I had a hard time deciding which piece of the collection to take home as a parting gift. The Pearl Long Pendant and Short Bib Necklace with oversized white resin pearls in matte silver were especially eye-catching, as were the Horn Cuff, Ring and Necklace in rich shades of red, blue and orange.  Ultimately, I chose the unique Pearl Short Bib Necklace (see last photo). "The boudika Red Carpet Collection is all about strength and gentleness," says Elena Kiam, creative director for lia s

Running from runway shows to fashion and beauty lounges during Fashion Week takes its toll ( I know ,  poor me ).  So here are a few beautifying items that have helped Everything She Wants to recover: Kusmi Detox Tea: This antioxidant rich tea from France is a tasty blend of mate, green tea and lemongrass that promises to purify and slim the body. Band-Aid Brand by Cynthia Rowley: These dress-up Band-Aids by designer Cynthia Rowley will conceal any ouch or boo-boo in style. Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Dry Oil Mist:  This lightweight, nutrient-rich and paraben-free oil mist enhances shine and boost's the hair's health. Kiss My Face Peace Soap: Wash everything from your body to your clothing with this organic castille soap infused with essential oils. Incoco Instant Nail Polish Remover: Taking off your old polish has never been easier.  Just insert your fingers into one of the three sponge openings, twist and remove.  As a bonus, the liquid moisturizes and c

The biggest stars Everything She Wants spotted at Fashion Week was The Hills/The City alum Whitney Port and sometime actress Joy Bryant sitting in the front row of Rebecca Taylor's spring 2012 runway show at Lincoln Center. Oh yeah, I also saw stylist-cum-designer Rachel Zoe at a Starbuck's near West 57th Street.  I'm a big fan of Zoe's Bravo show, and was so star struck that I delayed my exit so I wouldn't walk past her while she ordered an undoubtedly tall cup of designer Joe.  Yes, she's tiny in person but doesn't look as disproportionately thin as she appears on TV. And she looked major in her chic black jumpsuit and dark sunglasses. Beyonce at Fashion Week./Getty Images In photos, however, I saw that real celebs actually attended Fashion Week.  Beyonce among them.  The pregnant superstar wore what Joan Rivers described on Fashion Police as a pinata and voted the worst look of the week.  Well, at least she looks happy! What do you think of B

A dream is a wish your heart makes. And Everything She Wants found plenty of items to put on our holiday wish list at a Disney Store preview.  From designer wedding gowns to beauty products and designer dolls, there's something for girls of all ages: Alfred Angelo Cinderella Platinum gown. Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo, Cinderella Platinum Gown ($1,599):  Become a real princess bride in this stunning wedding gown inspired by the enchanted fairy tale's glass slipper.  This Cinderella gown -- featuring yards of tulle and a classic ball gown and bodice covered in crystal beading and rhinestones -- is the first of seven Disney-inspired gowns by Alfred Angelo. Pixie Dust Fragrance ($10.50 - $24.50): This shimmering scent of citrus sorbet, candied fruits and summer rain was inspired by Tinker Bell. You can imagine her flitting through the air sprinkling the earth with her sweet Pixie Dust. The collection is available exclusively at Disney Store locations nat

Thanks to Fashion Week, from Allure and Arise to Elle and Essence ,  Everything She Wants has collected the newest issues of nearly every major fashion and beauty magazine without spending a dime. Most recently, I received a copy of Vogue 's coveted September issue with an airbrushed Kate Moss gracing the cover. After I vigorously flipped through the 758-page magazine, I found a lot of ads and not many features. That's great for Anna and her team, but not so great for fashion fans who lug the hefty magazine around desperately seeking expert editorial content. So I came up with five fun things to do with Vogue's September issue when you're done with it: Comb through every page again and you'll discover the keen trend reporting and glorious fashion spreads you seek. Use the week's supply worth of perfume and beauty samples.  Use the three pound magazine as a free-weight or to assist you with your ab twists. Use it as a doorstop.  Sorry Ms. Wintou

Everything She Wants  adores stylist Rachel Zoe's former assistant Brad Goreski. He's super cute and uber stylish. So when I received an email that Brad was hosting an event at Saks Fifth Avenue for shoe designer Alexandre Birman , I thought as Zoe would say, "This is major!" Bananas, even . Not that I needed more incentive to attend the event than the chance to meet Brad, but the invite revealed that the first ten bloggers to arrive would automatically win an Alexandre Birman phython bracelet (valued at $200) and be entered into a drawing to win an exclusive pair of the Brazilian designer's shoes (valued at $800). Me with designer Alexandre Birman. Needless to say, this event became a priority on my Saturday fashion calendar.  When I arrived on the 8th floor at Saks' bustling shoe department, I thought there was no way I was one of the first to arrive.  Then I spotted two other girls who looked just as confused as I was. Turns out they were

Everything She Wants is thrilled there are more denim brands catering to the "real women" market.  You know, those of us whose figures more closely resemble Kim Kardashian's than Zoe Saladana's. Beija-Flor "Amy" wide-leg jeans. One such denim line is Beija-Flor (pronounced beige-a-floor), a Brazilian brand known as "the butt-lifting jeans."  And anytime I can fit perfectly into a size 6, there must be some magic in their construction.  The name means "hummingbird" in Portuguese, and the jeans were created by mother and daughter team, Kathy Moca and Emilie Whitaker. When she was living in Brazil, Moca noticed how Brazilian jeans works with a woman's curves, instead of against them.  So when she returned to the States, she wanted to share that Brazilian style sensibility through the design of her own line of jeans made with premium Brazilian denim.  Beija-Flor is available in more than 300 boutiques nationwide and online at il

Variety may be the spice of life, but too many options for Fashion's Night Out can be overwhelming.  But here's a short list of events and deals Everything She Wants recommends on Thursday, September 8th: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m .: Shobha , NYC’s hair removal destination, brings its designer brow treatments to Wall Street for Fashion Week.  With its product collection newly added to the Look Boutique at Duane Reade’s flagship location at 40 Wall Street , Shobha will offer complimentary brow threading treatments ($20 value) onsite to visitors who purchase $20 or more in Shobha® Products at Duane Reade.  Brow sessions will be available on Fashion's Night Out and Friday, September 9th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: This Independent Fashion Pop-Up Shop (Opia Restaurant & Lounge, 130 E. 57th Street at Lexington Avenue) co-hosted by the New York Post features fashion by sustainable brands Jonano and SA VA . Plus, guests can freshen up their look at the Beauty

Do you know what goes into making your favorite fragrance? Without getting too scientific, the answer is,  a lot . Everything She Wants recently participated in the first Fragrance Academy with Aramis and Designer Fragrances and Givaudan Fragrances with a select group of writers and bloggers. Givaudan perfumer, Irina Burlakova From tuberose to heliotrope, we sniffed our share of savory and floral elements.  Experts in the field refer to the process of making fragrance as "the juice." For their juice, Aramis and Designer Fragrances sources only the finest raw materials and has "a commitment to quality and creativity," says Veronique Gabai-Pinsky, the company's global brand president. Because they spend less on marketing than their competitors, they emphasize storytelling. For instance, the story behind the brand's Be Delicious by DKNY was "take a bite out of life," and the scent is infused with the first natural extraction of apple. &qu

Are you ready for Fashion's Night Out on September 8th? Here in New York City, one of the evening's highlights promises to be the Missoni for Target pop-up store (1095 Sixth Avenue near Bryant Park), which opens at 6 p.m.  But fashionistas are expected to line up early to purchase pieces from the sure-to-sell-out collection before it hits stores on Sept. 13. The 5,000-plus square-foot pop-up store space also housed the Liberty for Target pop-up shop in 2010. During FNO, designers Angela Missoni and Margherita Maccapini Missoni will attend and pose for family portrait-style photos with the first 20 guests who spend more than $100.  All portrait images will be updated to the Target Style page on Facebook. Cardigan, $49.99; sweater dress, $54.99; pumps, $39.99 Ballet flats, $29.99 This spring,  Everything She Wants  attended a press preview and the Missoni for Target collection is honestly one of the brand's best designer capsule collection thus far.  Wit

Summer is coming to a close, but Everything She Wants is looking forward to fall.  Fashionably speaking, classic wardrobe staples are invaluable to every girl's autumn wardrobe.  One place you can find that and more is Eddie Bauer , the enduring sportswear brand that launched in Seattle in 1920. Spice up your holiday outwear with a colorful ski vest. From the look books: The "original outdoor outfitter's" fall 2011 collection celebrates the spirit of Eddie Bauer and his wife, Christine, with modern interpretations of archival designs -- American sportswear and highly functional performance gear Eddie and Christine created over 90 years ago. For holiday 2011, the collection highlights reinterpretations of EB's heritage down outerwear and hand-knit sweaters inspired by the palettes and prints of the Pacific Northwest. Here are a few looks from at a preview Everything She Wants attended inside Eddie Bauer's Airstream that made me yearn for the great