Audio Chi headphones make a terrific and unique holiday gift for the music lover in your life. People are used to listening with “earbuds” that are all but disposable, and have forgotten just how amazing sound quality can be with a pair of really good headphones. Not only that, but Audio Chi headphones avoid that “stereo nerd” look you might expect from substantial headphones. The headbands are quilted for comfort, and the covers for the ear pieces are like works of art. You can really express a sense of style with these headphones.

The  Audio Chi W2, like all Audio Chi W series headphones, detachable woven cords to avoid the common problem of damage between the earpiece and the cable. With chrome details and romantic artwork finish on the ear pieces, the music lover in your life will feel like you chose these wonderful headphones just for her. $109.95 from audiochi.com

The Audio Chi W7 makes its style statement in rich bronze, and like the other Audio Chi headphones, has tangle-free, removable cables, and most of all, superior sound quality, with Audio Chi’s Structural Acoustics technology for studio quality sound in a smaller, more wearable style. $109.95 from audiochi.com.

Audio Chi’s W5 has a bold, graphic design and all the great features you expect from Audio Chi headphones. Titanium-coated mylar drivers, and Supra-Aural sound positioning mean that great style does not conflict with great sound. $109.95 from audiochi.com.

This year, transcend the ordinary when it comes to holiday gifts. Give Audio Chi headphones and give the gift of beautiful music year round.

Source: audiochi.com

Mally Roncal

October 29 marked the launch date of celebrity makeup artist  Mally Roncal’s new fragrance, Mally. This new exciting fragrance makes you feel Mally’s infectious warmth, love, happiness, and hopeful energy.

Mally Roncal, makeup artist to celebrities like Heidi Klum, is expanding the Mally Beauty collection into the world of fragrance with this modern floral citrus scent with a slight tropical note. The Sampaguita flower is the national flower of the Philippines, and its scent is similar to jasmine, yet slightly more tropical and exotic. The name translates to “I promise you,” and it symbolizes purity, strength, devotion, dedication, and fidelity.

Says Mally, “Beauty isn’t just about color cosmetics and covering up a blemish. I wanted to create a scent that embodies who I am ¦something fresh and feminine that makes you feel joyful and invigorated.” Other top notes in the fragrance include Mandarin, red currant, bamboo, and palm leaf. The middle notes are composed of freesia, jasmine, muguet, and peony, and underlying it all are the base notes of peach, coconut, sandalwood, and musk. Try Mally, makeup artist Mally Roncal’s new fragrance, and you’ll feel and smell as beautiful as you look.

“I received a sample from QVC and the scent will bring to mind adjectives like “sweet,” “fresh,” and “pretty.” In a beautifully designed bottle, Mally has top notes based on the Filipino Sampaguita flower, from Mally’s Philippine home.” Angelique Editor of Couture In The City

Mally Roncal video here

Visit QVC to purchase your very own bottle of Mally here

Looking for some great stocking stuffers for the holidays? Well look no further! Sephora has some really fabulous small beauty items, that will fit perfectly into Santa’s little stocking!
I love the Luxe Noir Bling Pocket Brush Set! Only the size of a wallet, this grand little brush set is perfect for on the go! Also to match that add a Deluxe Palette – Collector’s Edition! This exquisite all-in-one makeup palette for eyes, face, and lips. Is the perfect beauty companion for the holiday season! And it makes the perfect gift!

Luxe Noir Bling Pocket Brush Set

What it is: A mini must-have brush set with mega sparkle-studded attitude.

What it does: The Sephora Brand “Luxe Noir” Bling Pocket Brush Set packs your essential makeup brushes in a micro-clutch that is slim enough to fit in your purse or pocket. Get gorgeous on-the-go with this sleek little toolkit that won’t quit!

Deluxe Palette – Collector’s Edition ($200 Value)

What it is: An exquisite all-in-one makeup palette for eyes, face, and lips.

What it does: Create any look in the book, or your imagination, with the Sephora Brand Deluxe Palette – Collector’s Edition. Sephora’s latest Blockbuster has all the essentials for the consummate classic beauty. This sleek, triple-tiered compact opens to reveal eyeshadow, blush, lip gloss, and powder on stackable, sliding trays. A selection of applicators and a mirror embedded under the lid give you all the tools to create a polished, impeccable look anytime, anywhere. Now you can make your look a personal masterpiece, from trendy to timeless—the sky’s the limit.

Article by © Jacqueline H. – Senior Writer & Editor, West Coast 2008

The NEW Spa Shea Cashmere Collection! The perfect hoilday gift from Bath & Bodyworks!

I love the holidays. And it is my job to get you all excited about it too! Talk about a luxurious way of living. The NEW Spa Shea Cashmere Collection is just to die for! With delicious body lotions, and comforting slippers. Not to mention their collection of cuddly bears! (Which are superb to cozy with on the couch with a cup of hot coco)!
Have I painted the perfect holiday picture for you yet? As part of my series of Best Of Holiday Gift Guide 2008.
Bath & Body Works has created a luscious line of perfectly formulated lotions. That will delight the senses this holiday season. Not only does this collection make a wonderful gift set for your family and friends. But, it is also the best collection to give to yourself! As the perfect holiday treat!

True Blue® Spa – Shea Cashmere™ Body Cream $17.50

Ah! This lotion is just pure bliss. The intoxicating vanilla scent makes you want to grab a spoon and eat it! (Please do not try that at home!). Envelop yourself in this creamy cashmere infused lotion. Enriched with shea butter, this ultra-moisturizing body cream. Will leave your skin supremely soft, and lightly fragranced with a creamy vanilla scent. Which is both fresh and comforting!

Bath & Body Works® Accessories – The Perfect Cashmere – Perfect Blend Knit Ballerina Slippers $29.00

Cozy up on the couch with your hot coco and a pair of these oh-so-soft and comfy Knit Ballerina Slippers. This is what dreams are are made of…

Bath & Body Works® Accessories – The Perfect Cashmere Knit Bear! $15.00

The perfect cuddly companion to snuggle and love! Also the perfect holiday gift! So get snuggie!

Article by © Jacqueline H. – Senior Writer & Editor, West Coast 2008

I think that every one that I have talked to is on a serious budget for the holidays this year. It’s no wonder that people are watching their wallets with the state of the economy and all. However, you don’t have to get all Grinch-ey just because we’re all tightening our belts.

You can still give fabulous gifts on a budget that any of your fashion-forward friends are sure to love. Take a look at my “Top 10 under $10″ for inspiration to help you stock a stuffing on a dime:

For the Bling-ey BFF:

Jewelry is always a fun gift, and costume jewelry is usually easy to find at an affordable price. I love whimsical jewelry with animals, trinkets and unusual objects on them, like this bird necklace from Fred Flare:

Little Bird Charm Necklace, Fred Flare, $10

Color Block Bracelet, Old Navy, $5

Xhilaration Cluster Drop Earrings, Target, $8.99

Also be sure to check out Old Navy and Target for great deals on of-the-moment costume jewelry.

For the Girl-About-Town:

If your sister is always downtown on the weekends, jetting off to Miami or NYC, or always knows where to find the scene, then these are the gifts for her. Try finding a fun and flashy clutch (for the clubs) or some swanky aviators (for the morning after).

Mirrored Aviator Glasses, Urban Outfitters, $9.99

Satin Clutch, Old Navy, $10

For the Home-Girl:

If you are like me, then home is where you wanna be. Give her a comfy PJ set and a great DVD for a relaxing night at home. Best Buy has a ton of DVD’s for $10 or less, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a classic, sure to please any fashionista.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s DVD, Best Buy, $9.99

Gillian & O’Malley Pajama Set, Target, $9.99

For the Makeup Maven:

If her nails are always painted, her pout purfectly glossed, then get thee to Sephora for some great under $10 deals. The Sephora line is great and offers a ton of goodies at reasonable prices. Lip gloss and nail polish are usually a no-brainer, and make great stocking stuffers.

Sephora Brand Fresh Gloss, $7

Sephora Easy French Manicure Duos, $8

For Anyone:

Who can’t use a cute change purse? I can’t think of a single person. This one from Urban Outfitters is a super cute gift for that friend/relative/roomate that you just can’t figure out. Go ahead, get one for yourself too. I won’t tell.

Floral Kiss Lock Wallet, Urban Outfitters, $9.99

What’s your favorite budget-friendly fashion gift to give this year? Clue us in, and Happy Holidays!

Victoria’s Secret’s sexy supermodel and angel, Adriana Lima launched the newest addition to the iconic dream angels fragrance collection, Dream Angels Wish at the Herald Square flagship store in NYC.

The fragrance just hit stores today and is available at Victoria’s Secret and VictoriaSecret.com!  The fragrance is a fruity floriental and Adriana is the face of this whimsical fragrance.

Collection

Perfume 1 oz ($39), 2.5 oz ($49) and 4.2 oz ($59)
Softening Body Lotion – 8.4 oz ($20)
Softening Body Wash – 8.4 oz ($15)

Enter at Someonespoilme.com for your chance to win!

Breast cancer is something that affects us all…chances are, you or someone close to you has fought this deadly disease. October is the month when we can come together and help spread the word to create awareness for finding the cure and beating breast cancer once and for all.

Everywhere you look, there are a variety of fashionable ways to show your support for the fight against breast cancer, but one of my favorite resources is Someone Spoil Me. Check out some of the great high-fashion breast cancer awareness gifts they have to offer:

Key to the Cure Shirt, $40

This uber-chic topper was designed by Karl Lagerfield and is by far one of the most fashionable ways to show your support. Over $35 of the purchase price is donated to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund, sweetening the deal.

Breast Cancer Awareness Keychain, $58

20% of each keychain purchased will support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Check out Someone Spoil Me for a variety of other “pink’ gifts like cakes, flowers, books, candles and even undies. Whether you want to honor a survivor, help spread awareness, or simply want to treat yourself to some philanthropic fashion, then head to someonespoilme.com. Remember…October may be Breast Cancer Awareness month, but with gifts like these, you’ll be able to support the cause year round.

Couture in the City is proud to present our  Body Butter, Body Scrubs, & SPF 30 – It’s Our End Of Summer Giveaway From Sephora! One day left to enter.

Win this! SuperStars – Super Shield Skin Saver SPF 30 – Valued at $10.00

Angelique – The Editor’s Pick- Win the Sephora Peach Blossom Body Butter – Valued at $16.00!

Jacqueline – Senior Writer’s Pick – Sephora Peach Blossom body scrub – valued at $16.00!

So to win with Sephora subscribe to Couture in the City! If you already do you are already entered into the pool of picks! The giveaway will run until September 9th.

Go to www.sephora.com to see more of what beauty has to offer!

Red Door Shimmer Available This Holiday Season at Elizabeth Arden

Roaring fires, sparkling champagne, cashmere sweaters, pine trees, white snow…these are the luxurious fragrances and feelings of the holidays. Now Elizabeth Arden has created a fragrance with you in mind as the holiday season approaches. Red Door Shimmer offers a take on the classic Red Door fragrance with a sparkling hint of holiday cheer that is festive and alive.

Red Door always reminds me of Christmas morning…for many years, a bottle would end up in my mothers stocking. However, Red Door Shimmer has a little something extra that smells warm and feminine. Its beautiful red and gold packaging make it ideal for gift giving, especially for the woman that has everything.

Top notes in this fragrance include Japanese Pear, Yuzu Leaf, Blackberry and Pink Pepper to create a bouquet that is both youthful and timeless. Stop by your nearest Elizabeth Arden counter to experience your next favorite fragrance.