Lifestyle

Behind The Book: Cote d’Azur

Posted 11.30.11 by Jean Scheidnes

The south of France for the 2011 Resort Book — pourquoi pas? Neiman Marcus senior art director Lori Stadig, fashion photographer Alistair Taylor Young and their crew were up to the task of setting the colorful and dynamic Resort collections against the Old World charm and seaside rusticity of the Cote d’Azur. In August they set up camp in Nice and proceeded to shoot on the fortress of St. Tropez, in the streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer, on the waters off Cannes, a house in Antibes and another house north of Monaco. See the final shots in the Resort Book, on NeimanMarcus.com now. (If you miss it, you can download it on NM Editions for iPad.)

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Shading the model from the August sun. Resort look by Gucci.

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Women's

Diamond in the Rough December Dates

Posted by Sarah Bray
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Diamond in the Rough Iceberg ring

When you think of a diamond, you likely picture a polished princess cut. (Or cushion, or emerald, or brilliant…) However, before tools take on the precious jewel, diamonds are unclear and inconsistently shaped. This state of the stone is exactly what caught the eye of Daniel Eskapa, who first spotted the natural beauties when he was a child traveling in Africa. His enchantment with the gemstone’s unconventional cuts prompted him to start a jewelry collection, Diamonds in the Rough, with his diamond-loving best friend Anjanette Sinesio. Diamond in the Rough features just that – uncut, unpolished and unenhanced diamonds juxtaposed with polished diamonds, platinum and 18k yellow gold.  

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Women's

Blogger Love at First Swipe, With Refinery29

Posted 11.29.11 by Sarah Bray

We want to thank our friends at the shopping blog Refinery29 for rounding up a few of our favorite style bloggers to promote Neiman Marcus’ new acceptance of Visa and MasterCard. (Yes it’s true, as of November 1.) Chicago’s Anna Jane Derkin of the blog See Jane, New York City’s Christina Topacio of ProFresh Style, LA’s Julie Sariana of Sincerely Jules and San Francisco’s Taylor Sterling of Sterling Style teamed up with editors of Refinery29 to test their credit limits at their local NM stores. We got a huge kick out of seeing what caught their attention and how they put it all together. The credit, or shall we say style, report? Pops of color, prints and loads of personality. Click to see all four sponsored posts on Refinery29.

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Anna Jane Derkin of See Jane holds a Diane Von Furstenburg clutch at Neiman Marcus Northbrook.

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Lifestyle

Mario Batali Keeps it Simple With “Molto Batali” Cookbook

Posted by Caroline Tell

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Mario Batali is a culinary Renaissance man. From operating close to 20 restaurants internationally, to hosting the daily talk show, “The Chew,” to scouring the globe for new locations for his mega-shop Eataly, it’s a wonder he ever has time to sit down and write a book — let alone nine of them. His most recent cooking tome, “Molto Batali,” explores the sort of meals Batali eats with his family, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients.

On Thursday, December 1, Mario Batali will hold a public book signing at Neiman Marcus in Short Hills, New Jersey.

The Short Hills store is also supporting The Mario Batali Foundation for children’s wellbeing with a private event beforehand. But first, Batali takes a moment to talk tomatoes, television and what’s ahead. (China?!) 

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Beauty

Gift Idea: Bobbi Brown’s Beauty Trunk A-Go-Go

Posted 11.28.11 by Sarah Bray
Bobbi Brown Party Collection Deluxe Travel Kit

Bobbi Brown Party Collection Deluxe Travel Kit

For the beauty beginner who is building her cosmetic collection or the makeup master whose powder room rivals the Neiman Marcus beauty department, Bobbi Brown’s Party Collection Deluxe Travel Kit is the ultimate gift.

The metallic caddy contains all of Bobbi’s sought-after signatures like her long-wear gel eyeliner, shimmer brick, bronzing powder, rich lip color and pot rouge. The kit, which makes traveling with makeup manageable, is also packed with her complete skin care line – cleansing oil, hydrating face tonic and all – plus her tools for the trade, including six brushes essential for transforming Bobbi’s naturally flawless face from daytime to evening.

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Lifestyle

Happy Hour: Naughty N’ Spice Punch

Posted 11.25.11 by Frank Zack

Happy Hour: Naught N' Spice Punch

Happy Hour: Naughty N’ Spice Punch

1 Glass of ice

2 Barspoons of chopped, marinated strawberries (sugar and cinnamon, to taste)

0.5 oz. Grand Marnier (or OJ)

0.5 oz. White cranberry juice

5 oz. Domaine Chandon Brut

Proceed, in order, to build the drink into a Bordeaux wine glass and garnish with a strawberry.  Cheers!

 

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Beauty // Men's

Maison Francis Kurkdjian For Men, Women and Children

Posted 11.24.11 by Kristen Spaulding

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris

Francis Kurkdjian

“Upon each new meeting, an emotion is grafted with people or places,” says Parisian perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Kurkdjian has created fragrances for the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Lanvin and Narcisco Rodriguez and collaborated with renowned artists to create extravagant olfactory installations. After spending time in New York, Kurkdjian composed a perfume (the scent of a dollar bill passed from hand to hand) for artist Sophie Calle, and presented it at the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art. He later transformed the basin of the Orangerie of Versailles into a giant fluorescent and perfumed orange. Since 2009 Kurkdjian has created sophisticated perfumes under his own line – Maison Francis Kurkdjian.  

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Lifestyle // Women's

“Dressed” Documents Nary Manivong’s Path to Nahm

Posted by Kristen Spaulding
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Designer Nary Manivong

“You probably won’t make it, because most people don’t.” That’s how Simon Collins, dean of fashion at Parsons, The New School for Design, describes the plight of aspiring fashion designers in New York. One designer to defy the odds also overcame childhood abandonment and homelessness to pursue his ultimate dream of showing his collection at New York Fashion Week. Nary Manivong, the self-taught designer, is today designing Nahm, the collection of contemporary dresses he launched with Ally Hilfiger, daughter of Tommy Hilfiger. (Nahm is an acronym of the partners’ initials.) 

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Beauty

Gift Idea: Le Métier de Beauté “Stoc-Ken” Stuffers

Posted 11.23.11 by Kristen Spaulding

Le Metier de Beaute, Stoc-Ken Stuffers

Le Métier de Beauté and Neiman Marcus Fashion Director have linked up once again, spreading beauty cheer this holiday season with two sets of four mini-nail lacquers known as Stoc-Ken Stuffers. The two sets are “Merry Metallics” and “All That Glitters.”

Each beautifully wrapped gift box comes with a one-of-a-kind leaf ornament that sparkles with impeccable detail.  Made with real Aspen leaves that have been picked at peak maturity, the leaves are then dried and coated in 24k gold or fine silver, creating a dazzling gift. 

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Definitive Guide to Gifts at the Scent Event

Posted 11.22.11 by Sarah Bray

Whether you’re scooping up stocking stuffers like nail polishes and lip glosses, or giving the gift of a hot new fragrance like Prada Candy, the time to shop beauty is during The Scent Event. Now through November 27, with any $85 fragrance or cosmetics purchase online and in stores, you’ll receive an exclusive Stephanie Johnson clutch stuffed with samples. Plus! Receive additional gifts with purchase from participating counters. Some of our favorite freebies include David Yurman Body Cream, a Narciso Rodriguez for Her scented candle, and a Flora by Gucci Eau de Toilette Solid compact. Find the full list of gifts-with-purchase after the jump.

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