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MNG by Mango for JCPenney New York City Launch Party




Last night JCPenney celebrated the official launch of their new MNG by Mango fashion line with a star-studded bash in New York City. I wasn't able to make it into the city for the event, but my friends at JCP shared some photos from the fashion show that you can see here. My nearest JCPenney store that actually carries this line in the one in Manhattan, a two-hour train ride away, so I was really bummed to miss the party because I was really looking forward to actually seeing these clothes up close. Oh well, next time! The leopard coat looks so luxe and I'm loving the fur vest (above) too. Not sure if I will be sporting shorts for fall but I might warm up to this trend as time goes by.

More photos after the jump, which looks do you love?

Laundry by Shelli Segal Coats Starting at $89 on BeyondTheRack.com




BeyondtheRack.com currently has a great sale on Laundry by Shelli Segal outerwear with prices starting at just $89! This is a brand that always catches my eye at department stores like Bloomingale's but I'm always saddened when I look at the pricetags as their stylish outerwear offerings average anywhere from $250 for a quilted parka to $730 for a leather bomber. But don't take my word for it, you can see the prices for yourself using the ShopStyle widget below. Then, click on over to BeyondtheRack.com and save some cash! Sale ends in one day, so shop wisely. P.S. Beyond The Rack ships to Canada!


Beauty Review: New Reach By Design Collection Toothbrushes




Recently I received three complimentary REACH by Design toothbrushes (approx. $3.99 each), which are part of a new limited-edition series of brushes created with fun patterns curated by interior designers Tom Delavan and Celerie Kemble and celebrity stylist Brad Goreski. Hey, if Christian Siriano is designing sponges, why not enlist Brad of The Rachel Zoe Project fame to design a toothbrush?! Sounds like good, clean fun to me—but are these toothbrushes really bananas or not? Keep reading to find out…

Clinique Bonus Time at Macy's




It's Clinique Bonus time at Macy's! Get Clinique's newest eye de-puffer, easy-to-do looks and more along with two colorful flower-print cosmetics bags. This free gift - valued at $60 - is yours with any $21.50 Clinique purchase. Visit macys.com for details.

Beauty Review: Corioliss "The Wand" Ceramic Curling Iron from Misikko.com




Back in August, I got an email from Misikko asking if I would like to review one of their super high performance curling irons. Misikko is a "family run business" that sells pro-quality flat irons, hair dryers and other hair accessories. I took it as a sign because I've been dying to try a curling iron (haven't used one since I was a little girl), so I readily agreed and within 2 or 3 days, I received my complimentary Corioliss "The Wand" 18mm Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron ($99.99) in the mail. I wasn't feeling all that confident in my styling abilities but I gave it a try—and the results were shocking!

Keep reading to see how it went...