Sales & Events

Remember that time on The City where the girls went to Bergdorf Goodman to meet Manolo Blahnik?  Well, the famous department store is hosting another shoe event except with a designer I love even more than Mr. Blahnik: Giuseppe Zanotti! He will be there presenting his new collection tomorrow from 3-5pm.  No MTV camera crews guaranteed though!

Editors’ Note: We’re so happy to introduce our newest contributor, Charli Schuler, who is based in LA. She is not only stunningly gorgeous, but fabulously fun and fashionable. We know you’re going to love what she has to say about what’s obsession-worthy (and what’s not)!

I’m turning into an eco-geek and I am always on the prowl for light yet rich, organic moisturizers to quench my constantly dry skin. So far, Argan Oil, which is super-rich in fatty acids and sourced from the Argan tree in Morocco, has made two of my dreams come true: to moisturize with a conscience and to hug dreamy pro surfer Kelly Slater.

Wha? I’ll explain: Celeb supporters Slater and Erykah Badu were on hand at the Kiehl’s Earth Day launch of Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion, a smooth, light body moisturizer that smells ever so slightly of citrus and stars organic, fairly traded Argan Oil. Kiehl’s enlisted Slater, Badu, Adrian Grenier and Parsons The New School for Design to create limited edition label art versions of the lotion, of which 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to the Waterkeeper Alliance. (How’s that for eco-support?)

Head over to your local Kiehl’s store or kiehls.com to snap up the limited-edition lotions pronto (or just gaze at Kelly Slater’s photo). Also available for less moo-la: Superbly Restorative Argan Body Cleansing Oil and Argan Skin Salve.

Long awaited by luxury shoppers searching for a deal, theOutnet – the new sales site from Net-a-Porter, went live this morning. Of course, I checked it out the second I received the email. One of the major problems I had with the sales section of Net-a-Porter was that I kept spotting pieces that were 4 or 5 seasons old marked down about 30% when they had gone on clearance at Barneys months prior. Plus the stock was rarely replenished so I never found any good deals. (more…)

I was inspired by my friends over at the Jet Set Girls to set annual travel resolutions in the same style that they do.  To start, I resolved to hit up more places that begin with the letter ‘A’  in 2009, but since I was just invited on a last minute trip to Barbados, decided to go for the ‘B’s’ instead.  I’m excited to leave for the island on April 1, but also sad that I’m missing the few days that another ‘B’  place I’ve been dying to visit - Berlin - comes to New York City.

To kick-off a global celebration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and mark two decades of change and creativity, the city of Berlin will bring its top fashion designers, filmmakers, musicians and artists to New York. From March 31- April 2, New York will be the first global city to host the “Be Berlin” campaign and “20 Years of Change: Berlin Days in New York City.” (more…)

When I went to visit my facialist a few weeks ago for my routine quarterly appointment, she was extolling the virtues of mineral makeup, praising its natural look and most importantly, the non-clogging effect that they have on their pores.  Although I was already a user of Bare Escentuals, she mentioned a few other mineral based makeup brands that I never heard of and recommended that I explore some others, leading to my discovery of DEX New York.

About the Brand: DEX New York was created and founded by Dexter Phillips, a fashion stylist and image consultant, who decided to go for the dream and found a cruelty free, hypoallergenic, ecologically friendly mineral makeup line that can make anyone look “camera-ready.”  Celebrities such as Carrie Underwood and Amy Poehler, count themselves fans of this all-natural brand.

Stand Out Products: The key product to any mineral makeup line is a good foundation, and DEX New York delivers with its Mineral Loose Foundation.  Infused with anti-aging technology palmitoyl hexapeptide-14, the consistency of their powder foundation, is finer milled than Bare Escentuals, resulting in more delicate coverage that is no less camouflaging.  Its foundation is also extremely forgiving, and diminishes the look of any fine lines around my eyes.  I love that when I step out in the sun with this foundation on, my skin doesn’t look cakey or mask-like, but instead the foundation naturally complements my natural skin tone and gives it an extra glow.  The foundation comes in 10 varieties of colors, so that you can easily find one that perfectly matches your skin. (more…)

We heard about a new invitation-only sample sale site called GlamList – and of course, we went to check it out. GlamList offers up to 80% off labels from France (i.e. not available in the U.S.). Of course, we wanted to sign up, only to find out that it’s super exclusive and instead, were put on a wait list.  So we waited and waited – and finally, we got our own invite!  Of course, we’re happy to share, so if you want an invitation, please email us at info@thedailyobsession.net with your email address in the body of the message and we’ll send one over to you!

It’s no secret that Shobha is one of my favorite salons around – not only because they have some genius products and stellar services, but also because there’s something about the space and people that’s just really cool. Maybe it’s how their rich jewel tones make every visit feel like a festive occasion, or maybe it’s how knowledgeable their staff is about what’s good for you, or maybe it’s just that sophisticated worldliness they have about them.  But I always look forward to my appointments and wish that I could channel a little bit of their style in my daily, non hair removing life. Perhaps one day I’ll have a magenta, orange and turquoise apartment, but until then, I’m going to have to emulate their style through ambiance.  Good thing Shobha just released their first Salon Mix, which you can download via iTunes.  It’s a mix of worldly beats ranging from Panjabi MC to Zero 7.  An instant favorite I discovered from them is a song called “Twisted Cupid” by Slow Train. Good for chilling out or rocking out, The Shobha mix makes you feel like you just got a peek at what the coolest kid in town is listening to.

P.S. Their 2 for 1 deal is still going on for a few days so make sure you bring a friend to check it out.

It’s nearing Thanksgiving, so there are obviously a ton of sales coming up!  Make sure to follow us on Twitter, where we dish about exclusive deals and tell you about sales when we first about them. As for the sales and events below, look for brands like Christopher Deane, Ted Rossi, The Lakes & Stars, Rebecca Minkoff, La Perla, Elizabeth & James and (more…)

Starting this weekend, Lancôme is hosting exclusive book parties for The Dress Doctor – Prescriptions for Style, from A to Z, an adaptation of the best-selling style guide by Edith Head- the costume designer and stylist for icons such as Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, and Elizabeth Taylor- basically all my style icons! This book shares style tips and dozens of entertaining anecdotes on her A-list clients and is back in print with striking sketches by fashion illustrator Bil Donovan.

Lancôme is hosting in-store events in celebration of the book at our boutiques. You can schedule an appointment with one of their makeup artists at the locations listed below to create your own modern-day Hollywood look inspired by the book. Best of all, enjoy complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and take home your very own copy of The Dress Doctor with any Lancôme purchase of $100. Details on how to book your appointment are listed below, but hurry, reservations are limited! (more…)

It’s been awhile since we did a sales and events roundup, so we thought we should let you know about the latest. But before we do, we have to tell you about Sephora’s latest partnership with Charity Folks. In honor of their 10th anniversary, Sephora is auctioning off signature train cases that benefit Girls For A Change, an organization that educates and empowers females. It runs til November 6, so check it out!

Now, make sure to check out events and sales from brands like Rebecca Minkoff, Dermalogica, Hayden-Harnett, Butter, Matt Bernson, Rag & Bone and (more…)