Here is her winning comment:

I love Kate Moss because of her unique style, she always looks like she just rolled out of bed looking fabulous and I try to emulate that style as best as I can, but of course I never look as great as she does! She is an icon, and my ultimate fashion inspiration.

Keep a lookout for more great contest like this one from Couture in the City! You can win at Couture In The City too…just keep looking for more great giveaways like these! Good luck!

*Best of Beauty 2008 Compact Bronzer: Sephora Brand Sculpting Disk

*Best of Beauty 2008 Sephora Sculpting Disk! For its price value point and size! Retails at $24.00 at Sephora.com

I chose the Sephora Brand Sculpting Disk as the Best of Beauty 2008 Compact Bronzer. It is wonderfully priced at only $24.00. And with a large case of about 4” across! It has a lot to go around! Included in this sculpting powder trio is the bronzer color to contour cheeks, and forehead. A matt finish powder that is non-comogenic, to absorb excess oils and give a great finish. Plus, it has the highlighting powder to add definition, illuminate and brighten the skin. The compact is fully fitted with a deluxe oversize mirror. Use the powders to sculpt your face into a work of art, adding sun and light in all the right places! This product is great to add some color to your face during the fall and winter season! I use it every day and swear by it!

*Best of Beauty 2008 Compact Powder and Foundation: Jane Iredale PurePressed® Base

*Best of Beauty 2008 Compact Powder - PurePressed® Base by Jane Iredale

I chose the Jane Iredale PurePressed ® Base as the best compact foundation and powder for a few reasons. Firstly, the Jane Iredale line is one of the best mineral cosmetics out there! So look out bare minerals! Also, the beautiful gold compact casing is very decadent looking. (The compact is also beautifully inserted in a velvet pouch). The casing includes a mirror, powder puff for application. And an assortment of several colors to suit your complexion. It is a foundation, powder, concealer and sunscreen all in one. And with a UVA SPF 20, you are getting a great sun protection too! It is very water-resistant and free of oil, talc, dyes and parabens. The look and coverage is sheer and semi-matte. The feel is weightless. The result - flawless!

Source: Jane Iredale Cosmetics, Sephora

Article by © Jacqueline H. - Senior Writer 2008

So to enter this exclusive giveaway tell us why you are a fan of Kate Moss! Send your comments and entry to jacquelineh@coutureinthecity.com. Title the email Kate Moss, and remember to leave your name and address. And the best comment will win! The winner will also be featured on Couture in the City! This fantastic giveaway will run until November 21st 2008. So enter now to win!

Pan Macmillan is also offering Couture in the City readers 20% off Kate Moss - The Complete Picture by Laura Collins! Shop here and enter KM at the check out to recieve this special discount and offer. (Postage costs £1 to the UK and £2 to all other countries) But hurry! This offer only lasts until November 30th 2008!

Vintage Shoes by Caroline Cox, Harper Collins, $39.95

It’s not hard to appreciate a good pair of shoes…especially if they look every bit as stylish and elegant as they did 75 years ago. Caroline Cox’s book “Vintage Shoes” offers footwear mavens and collectors alike a deep and picturesque insight into the history of timeless shoes. Cox catalogs a wide array of the most popular and collectible shoes cobbled and manufactured in the last 100 years from Edwardian salamander shoes to Gucci gladiator sandals and everything in between.

What I love the most about this anthology is that you get great historical fashion footwear information alongside fun and colorful photos. It’s not just a pretty picture book; it’s a fun and informative guide to collecting and appreciating some of the greatest shoes ever made. Have you inhererited a pair of interesting raffia or cork platforms from your mom? They may be valuable Ferragamo’s…this guide will show you what to look for.

With a foreward by Christian Louboutin, “Vintage Shoes” is hands-down the most complete and compelling collection of shoes and the history of footwear in the last 100 years that I have ever read. Even if it was devoid of text, “Vintage Shoes” would still be a great book, simpy because of the richness and detail you get in the pictures. But I love the fun facts (like how many pairs of espadrille shoes Carmen Miranda had!) and had a hard time keeping it away from my girlfriends at work.

“Vintage Shoes” is the perfect holiday gift for the shoe fanatic who has everything (except that pair of $600 Manolo Blahnik’s she’s been ogling over). Check it out, but be warned; you may find yourself scouring thrift stores in search of a vintage diamond slingback, pump or wedge in the rough.

Couture in the City is proud to present along side Pan Macmillan publishers. The exclusive introduction and giveaway of the latest book by Laura Collins! This sensational book - titled ‘Kate Moss - The Complete Picture’ is an unauthorized biography of the iconic supermodel. We all know her as the spokes model of many international designers - such as Calvin Klein, Chanel, and Burberry. She has appeared on over 300 magazine covers. And is known for her tiny frame. As well as her uncommon modeling height for a fashion model (she is only 5′7)! She is also notorious for her high-profile relationships and party lifestyle! She came 2nd on the Forbes top 15 richest supermodels list, estimated to earn £9m ($18m) in one year! With a very successful modeling career, and her own fashion line for Topshop. Kate is blazing her trail which is now ready for you to read in - ‘Kate Moss - The Complete Picture’ by Laura Collins!

Kate Moss for her own line exclusively at Topshop! Which Laura Collins touches on in her autobiography of Kate Moss.

But though she has become one of the most recognized women in the world, she remains the least understood. By her own admission, “The more visible they make me, the less visible I become.”
The book examines Kate’s ever-changing career against the backdrop of the fashion industry. It also uncovers her sometimes turbulent private life, from her relationships with Johnny Depp and Jefferson Hack to the media frenzy over her time with Pete Doherty. Based on in-depth research, Laura Collins has written the first definitive biography of one of the most glamorous women of our time!

Kate Moss - Reveals her life story in Laura Collins biographical novel.

So to enter this exclusive giveaway tell us why you are a fan of Kate Moss! Send your comments and entry to jacquelineh@coutureinthecity.com. Title the email Kate Moss, and remember to leave your name and address. And the best comment will win! The winner will also be featured on Couture in the City! This fantastic giveaway will run until November 21st 2008. So enter now to win!

Pan Macmillan is also offering Couture in the City readers 20% off Kate Moss - The Complete Picture by Laura Collins! Shop here and enter KM at the check out to recieve this special discount and offer. (Postage costs £1 to the UK and £2 to all other countries) But hurry! This offer only lasts until November 30th 2008!

Source for images: Pan Macmillan, google, topshop

Article by © Jacqueline H. - Senior Writer 2008

It’s that time of year for many of us when the winter months set in, and the long haul ahead for the abrasive weather can play havoc with our skin. Now if you have sensitive skin. Or very dry skin, than this is your answer! Cetaphil® has an array of fantastic products that are formulated for different skin types. And are highly recommended by dermatologists. Our giveaway item - Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion. Is non-comedogenic (doesn’t clog pores). As well as having a non-greasy formulation that is mild, non-irritating and long lasting. The cosmetically appealing formulation contains emollients and humectants to bind moisture to the skin. The fragrance-free moisturizer contains no lanolins or parabens that could irritate sensitive skin.

At Couture we reviewed a few of the Cetaphil® products. As well as having a few of our readers give their opinion. And here is what we had to say about Cetaphil®!

” I loved the Cetaphil® Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating Lotion. It kept my skin soft and supple. As well as tended to those dry areas. Great for my sensitive skin.”
Katia Alexander - Charlotte, NC

” This was a really great lotion. I loved the fact that it is for sensitive skin.”
Jen - Owner - Kinara Thai, Portland, OR

” I think that Cetaphil® has a fantastic line of lotions. I tried both the Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating Lotion and the Mositurising Lotion. Both of which are great. They are a little different in their texture. I like the Hydrating Lotion for my dry feet. And the Moisturizing Lotion for my hands. My hands get so dry and cracked due to over washing and the colder weather. But the lotions do the job in fixing that!”
Jacqueline Hudson - Fashion & Beauty Senior Writer - Couture in the City

Cetaphil® Daily AdvanceTM Ultra Hydrating Lotion - Tried and tested by our readers and Couture staff!

So for all you dry skin sufferers, enter by subscribing to Couture in the City! Readers who already subscribe to Couture, are already added to the pool of picks. So best of luck my beautynistas! This giveaway ends on November 14th 2008.

Also sign up at www.Cetaphil.com and join the Cetaphil® Skin Care Club!

Article by © Jacqueline H. - Senior Writer 2008

Ndoema (pronounced En-DOY-mah) is a new sensation! And her new short independent flick I’m not Britney. Is crossing all boundaries to reach all women across the world. I had the wonderful opportunity of chatting with her at her Los Angeles Studio, Webisodic.

The short feature film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival and described as “a breathtaking performance”. And with a strong following on myspace, face book, and of course her own site. And her prominent French accent, (which warms one like a smooth french latte). I just had to know who this global fashionista is! So I got straight to it! And asked Ndoema all about her movie, passions, and off course - her fashion!

Jacqueline H - Couture: Hello darling! It is a pleasure to be speaking with you today! I have heard so much about you! And of course we think that you are absolutely beautiful and fabulous in your new short flick I’m not Britney!

Ndoema: Thank you! I am so glad to be speaking with you today!

Jacqueline H. Couture: Now your new flick I’m not Britney. It is quite different and fascinating to your audience. And has many different views on fashion. What was your inspiration for the short film, and why did you do it?

Ndoema: I wanted to portray the inner beauty again. I’m not Britney encompasses a peace of mind. And a unity among women. It is a celebration of our own uniqueness in fashion. Not fashion treason! It is about daring to function. Daring to be yourself. And to be glamorous. You can be extremely fashionable. Fashion is about having fun! Not being weighed down! I wanted to portray something meaningful and powerful.

Jacqueline H - Couture: Why did you choose the title I’m not Britney? Are you poking a little fun at Britney Spears?

Ndoema: Oh no! I’m not Britney is less about a person than it is about an archetype. I am trying to create and show a new ‘archetype’ in fashion. A new form of media impression. I wanted to present to teens and young women a different type of role model entirely, one that offers hope.

Jacqueline H - Couture: You look very glam in the short flick, which designer gowns were you wearing?

Ndoema: I am actually wearing a lot of my own designs! I love creating my own fashion. And expressing my creative self. I am looking towards designing for feature films also! I am very fashion driven!

Jacqueline H - Couture: You are surrounded by fabulous looking male models in I’m not Britney. Was it fun working with them and to be surrounded by all that attention?

Ndoema: It was an incredible experience! And having leading men from all around the world made it particularly special! As one actor said: “To be a romantic leading man in a project like this is reminding us that there’s more than stereotypes out there and that we’re human again”. And that was wonderfully rewarding for me.

Jacqueline H - Couture: Now to get back to fashion! What fashion or beauty accessory can’t you live without?

Ndoema: I love shoes! They are by far my favorite accessory!

Jacqueline H - Couture: Now, I love beauty products! And if you are a product hound like me. You are probably all about it! What is your daily beauty skin care routine?

Ndoema: My secret to looking good starts from within. My diet is my beauty routine. I nourish myself with great food - since I am a raw vegan! My beauty regimen starts from within. To me looking good is about feeling good!

Jacqueline H - Couture: Who is your favorite fashion designer today?

Ndoema: I love Prada and Miu Miu shoes!

Jacqueline H - Couture: Would you call yourself a fashion diva?

Ndoema: No, No! A fashion lover, fashionista, fashion obsessed.

Jacqueline H - Couture: What is your fashion motto?

Ndoema: To really be true to myself, and be original in yourself. To be proud of who you are - fashionably proud of who you are.

Jacqueline H - Couture: And on a final note! What message do you want to give to our readers at Couture in the City!

Ndoema: Discover your true self, and try to express that in fashion and beauty. Find your self discovery. And you’re medium in fashion. And be proud of that.

Ndoema - Looking absolutely fabulous at the North American premiere at the La Femme Film Festival.

Check out the I’m Not Britney short movie at www.I’mNotBritney.com

Source for images: theglobalgirl.com, Webisodic

Disclosure: The article and interview content featured is exclusive to only Couture in the City. And is under copyright. © Couture in the City 2008

Article by © Jacqueline H. - Senior Writer 2008

Get your Vitamin’s through your skin care routine! Well not literary. But just enough in this clever line of face, body and hair care. Yes To Carrots is a unique blend of paraben-free products utilizing nature’s best kept beauty secrets. Including Dead Sea mud, along with organic fruits and vegetables bursting with Beta-Carotene, a natural form of Vitamin A. And all produce used in Yes to Carrots is sourced from organic farmers, certified by the Israel Bio-Organic Agriculture Association (IBOAA).

C the Difference Exfoliating and Soothing Mud Mask - $14.99

Do you know people who always eat their veggies? Love them or hate them, they’ll have great skin.
Cheat a bit, with C the Difference Exfoliating and Soothing Mud Mask. Which tones, revitalizes and purifies the skin without a smoothie maker in sight! Its key ingredients are Vitamin-rich avocado. Which is excellent at encouraging an even skin tone, whilst Dead Sea Mud purifies and revitalizes the skin. To use apply a thin layer of mask all over your cleansed face, avoiding eyes and mouth. Allow to penetrate and dry for 5 minutes. Remove using a damp cloth. Splash with cool water and pat dry. Most importantly, see how pretty you look!

And how did it hold up in our staff reviews at Couture? A word from the Editor:

“My third favorite is the Exfoliating and Soothing Mud Mask - This product made my skin feel very clean and my skin looked very healthy after use.” Angelique - Editor - Couture in the City

Well it is your lucky day as we are doing a collaborative giveaway with Yes to Carrots. One of our lucky readers will win the Yes To Carrots Can you C Me? Eye and Face Makeup Remover .

Can you C Me? Eye and Face Makeup Remover - $9.99

Don’t you love that feeling at the end of the day when you can take off your makeup and finally put your feet up? Can you C Me Eye and Face Makeup Remover will have you on your couch in no time. This exceptional blend of organic carrot juice, minerals and Dead Sea Mud removes all traces of both eye and face makeup to refresh, stimulate and revitalize your skin. A personal favorite of mine!

And just so you know, I personally love the whole Yes To Carrots line! So I’m all for this great giveaway! Enter by subscribing to Couture in the City, to be entered into our pool of picks. Readers who already subscribe to Couture, are already entered. Best of luck my beautynistas! This fabulous and very healthy giveaway will run until October 21st 2008! So enter to win!

Article by © Jacqueline H. - Senior Writer 2008

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Total Body Transforming Anti-Aging Moisturizer, 6.8 oz, $135.00

Once again, Elizabeth Arden has come to the rescue. As if they were reading my mind and could tell that I wanted to do something about the condition of my skin, along comes the Prevage line. Even though I’m still in my mid-20’s, pregnancy, weight loss, acne and other scars have left my bod looking like a battlefield. I’m not one to go under the knife (ok, if I get a turkey neck down the road, I’ll probably have a lift or two), so for me, a topical solution is the answer.

So what does the Prevage line promise to do? Amazingly, a number of things…using their unique formula of Idebenone, an antioxidant, Prevage has been clinically tested and proven to reduce the look of minor scars, stretch mark, sun damage and even dimpled skin. It has even been proven to reduce the look of age spots and discoloration in as little as six weeks.

I’ve only been using this product for about a week, so you’ll have to tune in for my follow up to see what kind of results I get. It has a light fragrance that disappears shortly after it absorbs into your skin, so it won’t clash with perfumes. Even though this product is meant for the body, I’m tempted to try it on the acne scars on my face to see if I get any results. But trust me…this is not just another moisturizer. Sure, the price tag is pretty steep, but consider how much it would cost to go to a derm and get your face professionally sand blasted. This is a considerably less invasive, more affordable and easier solution, in my opinion.

So check back with us in mid-December to see how my Prevage test run went…check out Elizabeth Arden’s website in the mean time and snag some if you can’t wait that long. Trust me, no matter your age, we all have sun damage, acne scars or stretch marks we’d rather make disappear. Hopefully Prevage is the answer!

Like with all red carpet events, there seemed to be a few underlying themes, so we are going to break down our best Emmy’s Best Dressed moments for you. Tiered dresses, classic black dresses and diaphanous gowns ruled the red carpet, with the usual list of suspects on our best dressed list. Check out our picks to see if your fave celebs make the cut:

Tiered Dresses:

Brooke Shields in Badgley Mischka

Not too flouncy, precious or skimpy…Brooke Shields manages to marry fierce and feminine in this gorgeous Badgley Mischka gown. Minimal accessories and natural makeup and hair make her look easily one of my favorites of the night.

Black Dresses:

America Ferrera in vintage

Debra Messing in Monique Lhuillier

I don’t know which one I like more; America’s ruched vintage dress or Debra’s frothy tulle number from Monique Lhuillier. All I know is that these ladies better hold on to these dresses because they are gorgeous and timeless. You can pull these dresses out again in 10, 20, 30 years and they will still look fabulous. Again, they took the minimal road in accessories and hair to create a glowing and natural red carpet look.

Diaphanous:

Christina Applegate in Reem Acra

Mariska Hargitay in Carolina Herrera

Christina and Mariska looked every bit the television goddesses that they are in these one-shouldered gowns. Oddly, they both chose colors that read more spring than fall, but somehow, their dresses work. It was extra special to see Applegate out there and rockin’ it once again after her recent bout with breast cancer.

Best Dressed:

Heidi Klum in Armani (source)

What, like you are surprised? Heidi has been seriously ruling the red carpet as of late, and this Armani number simply stuns. She looks like a mermaid disco queen and I love love love it.

Thanks for checking out our Emmy’s Best Dressed coverage…let us know what you think of your favorite celeb’s red carpet ensembles!