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Living: Rosewood Fragrance Butler

Living: Rosewood Fragrance Butler

The art of traveling is about soaking up a city and all its distinct flavors, sights and sounds. Now Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is bringing a luxury twist to taking in its scents as well – one that doesn’t require leaving your room. At nine Rosewood properties, simply ring for the fragrance butler and a white-gloved attendant will arrive with a silver tray holding ten fragrances specifically chosen to suit the city and its guests.  Try one, or as many as you like. You can even change from day to dinner.

The Carlyle in New York showcases scents reflective of its “elegant, old-world feel,” such as Hérmes Eau des Merveilles and Tom Ford for Men. At the Mansion on Turtle Creek, the feminine Givenchy Dahlia Noir and Prada Candy express Dallas’s Southern charm. And by the San Francisco Bay, Rosewood Sand Hill has partnered with the organic fragrance company Anje to create California woods, an exclusive scent with base notes of the area’s native rose and oak moss.

“Rosewood has always prided itself on offering special signature services that make a guest’s stay more like a journey and less like travel,” says Rosewood VP Ralph Aruzza. The fragrance butler gives guests “what they need before they even recognize the need for it.” And, we might add, leaves one less thing to pack.

The Carlyle, a Rosewood hotel in New York City, recommends:

For her

Hermés Eau des Merveilles

Chanel Chance

Tom Ford Black Orchid

Stella McCartney Stella

Comme des Garcons Daphne

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In Detail: AERIN Holiday Palette

AERIN Beauty Holiday Palette.

Estee Lauder heir Aerin Lauder debuted her own eponymous label AERIN earlier this year. “I joke that I’ve been in the industry for 42 years, when really it’s been 20. Nonetheless, it’s been many years,” says Lauder.  The AERIN collection is a response to people asking what beauty products Lauder uses. The collection evolves this season with a new holiday color palette, (in stores and online now) which includes six complementary eye shadow shades that make an “evening in or out” effortless and chic.

Aerin Lauder at Oak Restaurant in Dallas.

“Holiday is a bit more glamorous,” says Lauder. The eye shadow palette has a highlighter in it, which can be used on your cheek and brow bones. It also allows this idea of a metallic, iridescent or smoky eye come to life. The lipsticks are full sized but housed in small cases that fit into an evening bag. “It’s handbag chic, minaudiere chic,” says Lauder.

AERIN HOLIDAY PALETTE

AERIN Holiday Palette.

According to Lauder, “beauty is very personal and it’s what makes you feel complete.” The beauty collection is inspired by a few of Lauder’s favorite things – “friends, flowers and fabrics.” The compacts are packaged in a gold linen, the colors are mostly inspired by nature (whether plants, trees or flowers) and the entire collection has been vetted through her friends.  “My friends and I often discuss that we’re juggling so much, rarely have time for ourselves and we ask ourselves how do you make life easier?”  This beauty collection is really mistake-proof and effortless. The products reflect moments where life is peaceful or fun.  One of the lip shades is a creamy natural beige color, called ‘Sunday Morning.’  “This is such a moment, you wake up, read the paper, drink coffee and decide what to do for the day. It’s a moment of peacefulness, it’s a moment that I love,” says Lauder.

Aerin Lauder

Aerin Lauder at NM NorthPark in Dallas.

When asked what her personal beauty philosophy is she says, “just because something is on trend doesn’t mean you have to wear it. You can enjoy it, you can see it, you can look at it in magazines but just because it’s of the moment doesn’t mean you need to embrace colored nail polish or lipstick. You should always feel comfortable with what you are wearing.”

Shop AERIN online at NeimanMarcus.com or Neiman Marcus stores.

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Beauty // Lifestyle

Conversation With: Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown

Despite being the name behind an international cosmetic line, Bobbi Brown‘s mantra is more about inner beauty than covering up what’s on the outside. This focus on the make-up of your personality rather than looking perfect is what Brown’s newest book Pretty Powerful is all about. In her inspiring eighth tome she interviews dozens of real women, celebrities and athletes about what beauty means to them. The result—a manual that is filled with pretty and powerful images, tales and tutorials. NMdaily spoke with the cosmetic guru last week at NM Dallas-NorthPark when she stopped in to sign copies and greet hundreds of product loyalists.

The Bobbi Brown counter at NM-NorthPark.

The Bobbi Brown counter at NM NorthPark.

NMdaily: When did you realize that beauty products could be about embracing your features and inner beauty?

Bobbi Brown: I realized years ago that I couldn’t compete with models, actresses or the near-perfect photos in the magazines.  But I did put all I learned together to make myself feel and look better by using makeup that enhanced what I already had.  Don’t compare yourself to images of youthful perfection – celebrate what you have instead.

NMdaily: You compiled a very diverse group of women for your new book. How did you decide whom to feature? 

Bobbi Brown: All of the women in the book have inspired me in their own special way. They come from all different backgrounds, are uniquely beautiful and have motivating life stories that are truly empowering.

Brown's new book.

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Beauty // Women's

Ten Things CUSP Fashion Director Caroline Covets For Fall!

Caroline's 10

1. Belstaff Hayle Shearling-Collar Officer’s Coat

“Living in New York, I definitely need a warm and stylish coat. I love the mix of masculine English tailoring and the touch of femininity that the shearling collar adds to this Belstaff coat.”

2. Tom Ford Cherry Lush Lip Color

“Seen on almost every Fall runway, the cherry lip brightens up any look.”

3. Eddie Borgo Gold Cone Bracelet

“Eddie Borgo is one of my favorite jewelry designers. I love mixing and matching the gold and silver cone bracelets for Fall.”

4. Alice + Olivia Bettie Rhinestone Knit Top

“I love this navy top with a tough black leather skirt.”

5. Giuseppe Zanotti Tasseled Velvet Loafer

“The perfect smoking slipper for Fall.  The rhinestone tassels on these Zanotti’s give the slipper a little extra something special.”

6. Diane von Furstenberg Kivel Houndstooth Shift Dress

“This DVF dress is a ‘Borrowed From The Boys’ statement that I adore.”

7. Balenciaga Baby Daim Classic City Bag

“I adore the hand-stitched detail and brass hardware, not to mention the lovely blue color.”

8. Helmut Lang Patina Leather Leggings

“I already own black leather leggings so I decided to opt for a colored leather leg this Fall.”

9. McQ Alexander McQueen Griffin Printed Knit Dress

” A modern take on the printed dress.”

10. Pierre Hardy Leather Suede-Panel Boot

“I’m really feeling the navy and black trend this season.”

Shop Fall Trends online at NeimanMarcus.com or Neiman Marcus stores.

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Backstage Beauty: NARS at Christopher Kane

Christopher Kane, Spring 2013.

Christopher Kane, Spring 2013.

NARS cosmetics created the beauty look for Christopher Kane‘s Spring 2013 show at London Fashion Week. Makeup artist Lucia Pieroni explains the vision and breaks down the products you will need to replicate.

Backstage at Christopher Kane.

Backstage at Christopher Kane.

“We wanted to use Christopher’s Frankenstein inspiration and turn it into something dark but dainty, like the collection,” said Pieroni. “There is subtle iridescence coming through the skin, but the prettiness is balanced by using black along the lower lashline.”

Christopher Kane, Spring 2013.

Christopher Kane, Spring 2013.

SKIN

• NARSskin Optimal Brightening Concentrate

• PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face PrepFACE

• Sheer Glow Foundation

• Illuminators (Orgasm Illuminator or Copacabana Illuminator depending on skin tone)

BROWS

Pandora Duo Eyeshadow

EYES

Pearl Beach Single Eyeshadow

Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil

Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner

LIPS

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Backstage Beauty: Deborah Lippmann Nails

Kate Spade, Spring 2013.

Kate Spade, Spring 2013.

We might have to wait until Spring for the collections to hit Neiman Marcus, but our fingertips can flaunt the fashion now. Fashion’s go-to manicurist Deborah Lippmann was busy backstage at the New York Fashion Week shows, creating looks for Kate Spade, Narciso Rodriguez, and Badgley MischkaHere’s how to get the runway mani looks. 

Kate Spade, Spring 2013.

Kate Spade, Spring 2013.

At Kate Spade’s Spring/Summer 2013 presentation an assortment of gingham patterns graced the nails that were all filed into a fashion-forward stiletto shape. Each gingham pattern starts with two coats of Amazing Grace as the base. From there, striping brushes were used to paint the lines for the pattern.  The pink gingham pattern was created using I Kissed a Girl, a demi-matte pink from the Run the World (Girls) set. The royal blue gingham was created using My Prerogative from the She’s Always a Woman set, and the yellow is It Girl also from the Run the World (Girls) set, while Lara’s Theme – a shade created with model Lara Stone – will represent the orange.  Adding another level of creativity to the look, Lippmann created a custom mint green lacquer for the show using a combination of existing shades – Amazing Grace, On the Beach and Yellow Brick Road.

Kate Spade, Spring 2013.

Kate Spade, Spring 2013.

Full sets of clean white nails where also created for the Kate Spade presentation by using two coats of Amazing Grace, an opaque pure white lacquer, with a high-shine finish.

Kate Spade, Spring 2013.

Kate Spade, Spring 2013.

At Narciso Rodriguez the nail look was completely buff and well-groomed. The clean, minimal nail was buffed using Lippmann’s Smooth Operator for a natural, sophisticated shine.

Narciso Rodriguez, Spring 2013.

Narciso Rodriguez, Spring 2013.

The Badgley Mischka Spring collection was inspired by the 1930’s version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  As soon as Lippmann saw the collection, she immediately envisioned a modern mauve nail to complement the soft and muted pastels within the collection.

Badgley Mischka, Spring 2013.

Badgley Mischka, Spring 2013.

Short, round nails showcased two coats of Lippmann’s new lacquer Modern Love. Addicted to Speed Top Coat added a high-shine finish to complete the look.

Badgley Mischka, Spring 2013.

Badgley Mischka, Spring 2013.

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Beauty // Women's

Backstage Beauty: Laura Mercier at Marchesa

Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig enlisted Laura Mercier‘s team to create the beauty look for Marchesa‘s India-inspired Spring/Summer 2013 show.

FACE

Prep skin with Repair Oil-free Day Lotion SPF 15 and Hydrating Primer. Mix Moisture Supreme Foundation with Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer and apply the base. Conceal any problem areas with Secret Camoflouge.

EYES

Black Ebony Tightline Cake Eye Liner and Tightline Activator

Apply Wheat Eye Basics to the eyelid. Contour the crease with Dune Bronze Pressed Powder. Using the Black Ebony Tighline Cake Eyeliner and Tightline Activator, draw a clean, straight line across the lower lash line.

The gold leaf in the inside corner of the eye.

Apply Black Long Lash Mascara to the top and bottom lashes. Finish with specs of gold leaf in the corner of the eye.

Laura Mercier at Marchesa Spring/Summer 2013

CHEEKS

Laura Mercier at Marchesa Spring/Summer 2013

Contour the cheekbones and forehead with Dune Bronze Pressed Powder.

LIPS

Laura Mercier at Marchesa Spring/Summer 2013

Use Mocha Tint Hydrant SPF 15 to create the natural lip.

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Backstage Beauty: Oscar de la Renta Hair

New York Fashion Week not only produces the latest must-have trends in clothing and accessories, it sometimes sparks unexpected trends in hair and makeup. At Oscar de la Renta the designer added an element of punk to his polished collection with color-streaked hair. Backstage at the Spring/Summer 2013 show blue, pink and yellow rockstar-worthy extensions were clipped and then swept into elegant French twists.

Want to rock the polished meets punk do? Here’s what you’ll need.

1.) A high-powered blowdryer for sleekness and volume. Plug-in a Sedu dryer – it has more power than a conventional dryer and is equipped with an ionic generator. Plus it comes in cool streak-matching colors like pink and yellow!

2.) A sturdy hair brush for the blow-out and French twist sculpting. Grab a Mason Pearson brush – the original rubber-cushion hairbrush, handmade with the best materials to help care for your hair.

3.) Colored hair clip-ins and bobby pins. Find these at your local beauty supply store.

4.) Volumizing spray for maximum height. Pump up your roots with Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel.

5.)  Mega-hold hairspray to lock it down. Top off your look with Serge Normant MetaLuxe hairspray – the weightless mist holds volume throughout the day.

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What’s Inside: Beauty Buyer Gia’s Makeup Bag

Assistant beauty buyer Gia Patel.

Assistant beauty buyer Gia Patel.

1. Laura Mercier Sheer Crème Glow – Golden Pink

2. Cle De Peau Beaute Enriched Lip Luminizer – #206

3. Trish McEvoy Powder Brush – #5

4. Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss –06 Sugar Pink

5. Prada Satin Cosmetic Bag

6. Cle De Peau Beaute Eye Color Quad – #18

7. Bobbi Brown Corrector – Dark Peach

8. Cle De Peau Beaute Luminizing Face Enhancer  – #11 Pastel

9. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner – Black Ink 1

10. Tom Ford Eye Color Quad – 01 Golden Mink

11. YSL Glossy Stain – Rouge Laque #09

12. Estee Lauder After Hours Slim Compact – Transparent

13. Dior Addict Lip Glow SPF 10 – Color Reviver Balm

14. Lancome Artliner – Noir

15. Bobbi Brown Lip Color – Party Alice

16. Dior Diorshow Maximizer – Lash Plumping Serum

17. Guerlain Sheer Bronzing Powder – Terracotta Light 02 Blondes

18. Tom Ford Illuminating Protective Primer SPF12

19. Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick – Warm Honey 5.5

20. Dior Diorshow Blackout

21. YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch – Luminous Honey #5

Gia Patel's makeup

Gia Patel's makeup

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The Cherry Lip

Cherry lip options lined up in the cosmetic department.

A line-up of cherry lip options.

For Fall our pout color of choice is cherry — rouges ranging from crimson to cerise to claret all qualify. There really is a shade for every skin tone. I picked a few cherry lipsticks to compare in the cosmetic department of our flagship store.

Color swatches that correspond (left to right) to the first image.

Color swatches that correspond (left to right) to the first image, above.

Your cherry lip might be a single swipe straight from the tube, or you may pick up a trick from one of our makeup artists and layer lip pencil in one shade, an opaque lipstick in another, and a transparent tinted gloss for a complex, rich effect that creates your perfect red.

Bobbi Brown's Red #10

Bobbi Brown's Red

Not sure which cherry shade is for you? Your sales associate or one of our online beauty advisors can help you identify reds with blue or yellow undertones that suit your complexion and comfort level.

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