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Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Here is this week's Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

• This Burberry belted tote with chain detail at Bag Snob is super cool!
• Shopping and Info bought this amazing and versatile Marc by Marc Jacobs sweater dress with detachable skirt and cuffs for Fall.
• Stiletto Jungle found this season's must-have cashmere camel sweater, on sale for $59.
• Want to know what the StyleBakery editors are loving this season? This week, they share their top 10 favorites for fall.
• Did the Harry Potter costume designer rip off Alexander McQueen? Allie is Wired takes a look.
• Bag Bliss Picks: Bags for the Fashionista in Training
• Beauty Snob has the anti-bacterial lip balm for flu season!
• Fashion Pulse Daily takes a close look at the Spring 2011 Swim Collection from Nautica.
• The Jet Set Girls take a peek inside House of Glam's Amoy Pitters' carry on bag!
• KRISTOPHER DUKES is wearing Semi-permanent brows by Amy Kernahan.
• SHEfinds uncovered the best under $50 cashmere around - get some before it's all sold out.
• Second City Style looks to our favorite fashion icons for inspiration for Costumes for Halloween 2010
• The Beauty Stop takes a look at the new Sephora iPhone app.
• The Shoe Goddess finds the perfect over-the-knee suede boot!
• V-Style has personal stylist, Vanessa Valiente, show you how to stop sales associates from interrupting your shopping.

Estee Lauder Event with Alan Pan Next Thursday, Nov 4th

Don't forget to book your appointment for next Thursday's Alan Pan Estee Lauder event at Macy's Union Square! Estee Lauder International Makeup Artist Alan Pan his team will be conducting makeovers and this is your chance to learn inside tips and techniques for makeup and skincare. He's worked backstage at London Fashion Week, several award ceremonies, and has done make up for celebrities and models.

You won't want to miss this chance because this is only one of three stops London-based Alan Pan has in the U.S. (The other two are NY and LA.) It's going to be a huge event inside Macy's too so you won't want to miss the fun!

Coquette Readers' Special Appointment
There are special time slots saved for Coquette readers so don't delay and email America at america.brown[at]macys[dot]com to schedule your appointment with Alan Pan and his team. Make sure to tell her that you are a Coquette reader so you will be treated like the VIP that you are.

Also just for Coquettes:

• receive a 10-day supply of foundation free for booking your appointment
• with $100 purchase receive a deluxe travel size of Estee Lauder ReNutriv Intensive Lifting Crème

Thursday, November 4, 2010
11am - 6pm
Estee Lauder Area
Macy's Union Square
170 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA

Book your appointment with America Brown (she's lovely - you'll like her!) by calling 415-397-3333, ext 4877 or 2356.
You can also email America at america.brown[at]macys[dot]com.

Find out more about Alan Pan! Read the Q&A and Reader FAQ from Estee Lauder UK.

Here's two of my favorite tips from him. (He's a super expert on eyes!) Book your appointment and learn tips just for you!

Q: What is your no. 1 makeup tip?

Alan Pan: People always ask me this, and my answer is not about the makeup - it's about SKINCARE . The best way to achieve a flawless, radiant makeup look is to ensure you have a smooth, healthy canvas to work with.

Q: What color eyeshadow will suit me?

Alan Pan: You should match your eye color to your mood, and to what you're wearing. I see lots of people who stick to one or two colours, as they are stuck in a routine. There are some rules to make things easier though! If the skin around the eye area is starting to thin, avoid pinky and blue colours as this will accentuate the creppiness. Stick to warmer tones instead.

Sunner Cape at Anthropologie

I breezed in and out of Anthropologie the other day (I had self control somehow) and this Sunner Double Duty Cape ($248 at Anthropologie) caught my eye on the way out. I love that it's gathered in the waist area for a flattering fit, yet it's still flowy at the arms like a cape should be. This is on my wish list!

See more of my recent picks for cape coats.

Calvin Klein's Classic Minimalism

Calvin Klien's RTW Spring 2011 line combines sleek and simple, but fashion-forward and flattering designs. With a streamlined plalette from bright orange to classic white and black, Calvin Klein always stays on trend. See more Calvin Klein RTW 2011 favorites in the slideshow on Stylehive.

Intraceuticals Infusions: Oxygen Facials

I'm a stickler about skincare so when I was offered to test out the oxygen facials from Intraceuticals at The Spa at The Sports Club LA in SF, I jumped at the chance. Intraceuticals Infusions is the only treatment that delivers specially formulated serums that work deep within the skin via pressurized oxygen. Madonna is just one of the many celebrities that love these facials and you can find out more celebrities who love oxygen facials on the testimonials page. My first Intraceuticals Infusion left my skin so soft and hydrated, that for the following week I got such great comments on how great I looked. One of my girlfriends even asked me what makeup I was using and I wasn't wearing any! Let me just say, I will be getting regular treatments going forward. It's worth it for your skin.

My Experience
Deirdre of Intraceuticals did my oxygen facial and she explained to me what she was doing as we went along. I had the the Age Defying Infusion ($280) which gives some special care to smooth the eye area and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while also plumping and hydrating your lips. She first exfoliated my face with a Clairsonic brush (Love it. I definitely need one!) and then started the procedure with the correct serum inserted into the "spray" of the oxygen tank. Considering it was a hot day in SF, the gentle cool feeling of the applicator felt amazing. Deirdre worked on just one half of my face and then handed me a mirror. I could see the difference in how I looked and on the side where she gave me a facial felt more taught and smooth! Hello!

I want to add that I typically breakout on my chin ever so often and haven't had a breakout on my chin since I had my facial last month. My skin takes lotion better and makeup also stays on better too. I love that there are no extractions, it's pain free and very, very relaxing. Your skin just feels amazing right away!

There are a few different treatments you can do (Rejuvenate, Opulence, and Clarity) at $195 for 50 minutes. For an added $85 and 20 extra minutes to your Infusion time, you can have the Atoxelene treatment which targets key expression lines and wrinkles. It's a great alternative to Botox.

Pictured above: Daily Serum ($189), Hydration Gel ($89) Cleansing Gel ($39), and Contour Eye Gel ($149)

In between your facial appointments, there is also a line of Intraceutical products. Use the products together to maintain maximum benefits of the Intraceutical Infusion treatment.

Also for those that are fighting wrinkles, I love the Atoxelene Line Wand ($89) that helps targets fine lines and wrinkles with results in 30 days.

If you are in the Bay Area, take a moment to call and make an appointment today!

The Spa at The Sports Club LA (next to Four Seasons)
747 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
1-800-809-0951
Book your appointment with Carmen, Laura, or Kamee

Intraceuticals Infusions are also available at The Sports Club LA, Washington DC, Boston and Miami.

Kensie Nomad Blanket Sweater

Following up on my recent post on Blanket Cardigans, I just spotted online at Nordstrom's the Kensie Nomad Cardigan with a great Fair Isle pattern (a trend this winter) that's only $78. Pick it up in Heather Black, Oatmeal Heather or Gray/Maroon (not pictured). Major love!

10/26: This just in! @kensie_clothing just tweeted to me that you can sign up for their site and get $25 off your first purchase. So sign up on kensie.com and then buy the kensie cardigan for only $53! Offer ends October 31st.

Navoh Bags

I came across Navoh, a "new to me" brand of bags thanks to this post by Dallas Shaw. I love this Christopher Pale Pink tote ($79.99) because it's got a nice simple design and you can carry it over your shoulder/cross-body or with the handles. In fact, most of their bags are super affordable and are under a $100 or close to it. It's pretty refreshing as these days it feels like bags are getting more expensive for no reason except to feel "luxe".

The Isabella bag ($99.99) shown in their F/W 2010 look book is like 4 bags in one! You can wear it as a shoulder bag, shoulder tote, clutch, and tote without the handles. It's so fantastic that blue and black are already sold out, but you can still get it in brown (shown below).

Meet Estee Lauder International Makeup Artist Alan Pan November 4th at Macy's Union Square SF

Hi Lovelies! I'm super excited about Estee Lauder International Makeup Artist Alan Pan who will be at Macy's Union Square in San Francisco on Thursday, November 4th from 11am - 6pm. Alan and his team will be conducting makeovers and this is your chance to learn the best makeup tips. He's an expert on eyes, especially for us Asian women! (Alan is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Haka, and Hokian dialects.) I know how we Asians love makeup but sometimes, myself included, can never seem to figure out how to get our eye makeup looking just right. Asian sisterhood aside, this event is open to all women of all nationalities --- best of all it's free! You won't want to miss this chance because this is only one of three stops Alan has in the U.S. It's going to be a huge event inside Macy's too so you won't want to miss the fun!

Coquette Readers' Special Appointment
There are special time slots saved for Coquette readers so don't delay and email America at america.brown[at]macys[dot]com to schedule your appointment with Alan Pan and his team. Make sure to tell her that you are a Coquette reader so you will be treated like the VIP that you are.

Also just for Coquettes:

• receive a 10-day supply of foundation free for booking your appointment


• with $100 purchase receive a deluxe travel size of Estee Lauder ReNutriv Intensive Lifting Crème

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Here is this week's Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

• A great bag for Bag Snob's younger snobs and for those of us who still act/look/feel young.
• Stiletto Jungle is taking the fur trend casual with a faux fur sweatshirt for under $200.
• SHEfinds dug up 5 peacoats so cheap you can wear one with every outfit (a la Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie).
• The Beauty Stop takes a look at the hottest new OPI nail polish collaborations.
• Allie is Wired features the new pictures of Jennifer Lopez and kids for Gucci and UNICEF.
• Shop for a Cause on Bag Bliss: Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Beauty Snob loves Eucerin! The new Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Hand Creme is your hands best defense during the day.
• Fashion Pulse Daily says you CAN get Burberry 's coveted fall 2010 look for under $50.
• The Jet Set Girls check out the new Judith Leiber collection available on Rent the Runway!
• KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting Kose Medicated Sekkisei Whitening Cream.
• Second City Style looks at the Spring 2011 offerings from the European runways focusing brands that are co-designed.
• Shopping and Info covets the Vince black leather jacket Ashley Greene wore on the plane to shoot Breaking Dawn in Louisiana.
• Not sure what you want to be this Halloween? The Fashion Bomb offers 5 Fun and Fashionable Halloween Outfit Ideas to help take out a bit of the guesswork.
• Don't forget to enter The Shoe Goddess' Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway!
• eye4style is obsessed with glitter nail lacquer this fall!

Guest Curator on CRESCENDOh

This week I am Guest Curator on Jenny Doh's site, CRESCENDOh. Her site seeks to help inspire and create community among all of us crafters. It was a fun exercise for me to go back and really remember the amazing path that has taken me into the creative career of crafting. Take a visit to her wonderful site and read my Art Saves story.