The Event: Savvy Havvy at Senses NY Salon & Spa

When:  May 11th, 2009 between 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Where: Senses Salon & Spa, 138 5th Ave., 2nd Floor, New York, New York . Take the 1 train to the 18th street stop and walk west to 5th Avenue or take the W, R trains to the 23rd Street stop and walk south along 5th Ave.

Why you should go:  Ohhhh wedding season is encroaching upon us and for the brides-to-be as well as her puffy dressed entourage, these events are right up your alley. As Maid of Honor for one of my bestest friends ever, it is my responsibility to get the “What’s what” and the “In” things to dazzle the guests at my friend’s shin-dig. Being M.O.H is a tough job so I could totally use the help or advice when gearing the nerve wrecked bride onto the path of looking fabulous. At this event, guests will meet with NYC’s savviest people in the bridal business as they share everything from hair and makeup tips to money-saving tricks for your wedding. Enjoy a Q&A with Event Planner Stella Inserra (featured on “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway“). Also, brides.com astrologer Ophira Edut (author of Love Zodiac and resident astrologer E! “The Daily 10“) will entertain guests with free personal astrology readings. How fun!

RSVP: No, but contact Senses to ensure a spot on the list just in case it becomes really busy. A suggested donation of $10 goes towards GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services).

The Product:  Band-Aid Advanced Healing Blister Cushions

Why I love this product:   Oh-My-God… I am in so much pain. I bought these adorable half shoe / half flip flop things from Aldo a couple of weeks ago and I wore them the instant I bought them. I thought that were so cute and “Ohhh so comfortable”.  Shhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaa right! It wasn’t until last Saturday when I trolled my booty up to the Upper East Side for some roof top Mojito drinking. I developed some fierce blisters on my left foot in the process of walking to the subway. My tender toosties are in some serious pain. I am continuing to wear the devil shoes because I love them but I can not bare the pain any more.  Oh the perils of looking trendy and because of that my dogs are seriously barking. Thankfully,  in my medicine cabinet I had a package of these life saving band-aids. Band-Aid Advanced Healing Blister Cushions do as they claim. They cushion some serious blisters. They are flexible, plastic-esque band-aids that have a fleshy tone to them so you can easily conceal the pain and the fact that you have a band-aid on your foot. They are waterproof too. So you can wear them swimming or in the shower and not have to worry about your band-aid falling off. So no more pool incidents where you loose a band-aid in a swimming pool and it totally grosses someone else out when it floats past them. Eeeew. I forgot how much trauma we put our feet through during the Summer with strappy shoes and what-not. I am so happy that my super sore blister is hidden under a nice cushion-y band-aid and I can continue to wear my adorable yet painful white shoes.

Where to buy:  Pick them up in person at your local Walgreen’s or order online at drugstore.com. These are a must have in your medicine cupboard!!!

The Cost:  $4.99 for 6 blister relieving angels….

My favorite Spring / Summer accessory!  Not only do sunglasses protect your eyes from harm UVA / UVB  rays but they look amazing and can complete any look. From a downtown suit to an uptown socialite, eye wear is the key to pulling it all together. So what is in store for this season in terms of sunglasses? Well with the help of some expert advice, you will be looking fly in no time!

(Above: My recent purchase: A chic pair of 1960’s inspired retro style glasses. Versace.  Style # VE4114. $220.00, sunglasshut.com)

Style:  Geometric Shapes

Choose a pair that has an interesting shape to make a bold statement. These are usually your retro-vintage looking styles. Reminiscent of Jackie O’s or even funkier 1980’s styles like Wayfarers. Depending on your facial type, some people may have a hard time pulling off this look. Don’t be afraid if the glasses look too big on your face. I am all for it. The bigger, the better!

DKNY Square purple frame, grey lenses. Style # DY4046. $89.95, sunglasshut.com

Style:  All About Me / Bohemian Chic

Over sized and embellished with glitz and glam, these glasses are sure to make a statement. Rich colors and textures together make for one outstanding pair of eye wear. When it comes to sunglasses,  mixing unexpected materials together makes your face pop!

Bvlgari’s jewel inspired over sized glasses blend sophistication and style. Style # BV8031B. $715.00, sunglasshut.com

Style:  Color, Color, Color!

Wearing a punch of color on the face is the way to go this Summer! Even in the absence of color, white glasses bring attention to your mug. Turn heads with awesome reds, oranges, purples and greens. Any color other then brown and black and you are good to go!

Look like a celebrity in these bold and bright blue half frame with silver detail Ray-Ban’s! Style #RB3016.  $139.95, sunglasshut.com

Style:  Boys of Summer

 Typical boy styles have made their way onto female faces! Classic Wayfarers, sporty wrap arounds and aviators are super chic.  Dazzle up these classic styles with feminine touches and colors.

The pair that started it all! The aviator is a classic style but extremely hip. Check out these adorable pink aviators from Ray-Ban! Style # RB3025. $129.95, sunglasshut.com

Thanks to my friends over a Marie Claire and their helpful Twitter updates, I came across this article about America’s favorite style guru and what he has hiding in his beauty bag. Tim Gunn is truly a “Silver Fox” as Marie Claire called him and I call him impeccable. Manicured and well groomed, Tim Gunn knows how to keep up appearances. Yet his products of choice won’t break the bank! I would love for one day to meet this icon of style! I would die, seriously die if I had the opportunity to have him overhaul my wardrobe. I don’t care if he rips my fashion sense to shreds! It’s Tim Gunn! Until then I will hold on to every single word he has to say about fashion whether it is on re-runs of  Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style or current Project Runway episodes. Here is Tim Gunn’s guide for gentlemen on the go!

Tim Gunn

The Bag: Classic and simple, a leather carry all for your grooming needs is essential. A good quality bag would last you a lifetime and will not only hold all your supplies but provide easy access to items if in a rush.  A great bag is the Osgoode Marley Men’s Medium Toiletry Travel Kit which sells for $55.00.  Amazon.com

Selsun Blue Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, $8.99, drugstore.com (No silver flakes for the Silver Fox)

Mennen Speed Stick, $2.99 (Buy one get one too!), drugstore.com

Tide-to-Go Mini Pen, $5.99 for a two pack, drugstore.com

LAB Series for Men Instant Moisture Gel, $35.00,  Nordstrom

Ice Breaker Mints, $1.99 (According to Gunn: I am never without a mint. There is never an excuse for coffee or tuna breath!)

Gillette Turbo Mach 3  Razor , $9.99, drugstore.com

Noxzema Shave Cream for Sensitive Skin, $4.49, drugstore.com

Oral B Satin Floss, $4.29, drugstore.com

The Product: Clinique Mineral Treatment

Why I love this product: Is Clinique getting into the circus bizz? All I know is that once you put this product on, whatever redness you have to hide is gone. Houdini couldn’t even pull that off! Introducing Clinique’s new Redness Solutions Instant relief Mineral Powder. How new is it? Well currently there are still some U.S. patents pending. With this product, redness vanishes the moment you brush it onto your skin. This is perfect for anyone who gets red easily or has sudden red blemishes to conceal. With the use of applied color science, you will have a face that is flawless. A true master of disguise. It is perfect for me because I am always rushing to get ready (thanks to my 30 lbs of hair) and so my cheeks flush with crazy redness. That condition is actually called “Reactive Redness“. By applying this product, your skin will be instantly cool and red free because of active complexes of caffeine and extracts of magnolia bark, mushroom and grapefruit peel extract.

Where to buy: You can get this “ring leader of redness” products at your local Macy’s and Macy’s.com. By online and you can enter to win a $1000.00 Macy’s gift card.

The Cost: $32.50