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#CoachPreview: Coach Fall Preview 2013

(Photos: Courtesy of Coach)

It's still Winter in NY, so heading to the Fall 2013 Preview at Coach headquarters made we covet even more all of the stylish warm hats, scarves and gloves to help brave the cold. I loved everything in the Fall collection, even the Mens items. The Fall handbags are a diverse mix of new styles and the classic Coach design. I really liked the purple envelope clutch pictured center above, a nice modern update to the classic Coach bags. The 2013 handbags are dressier and would make the perfect bag for a night on the town. Available in both leather and suede and in every fabulous Fall color.

Also featured were items from the Coach + Billy Reid Collection, a collaboration with designer Billy Reid featuring rich leather satchels and soft suede bags. I must have the blue suede bag and the portable bar set would make a great gift.

Here are more highlights from the Coach Fall 2013 Preview:

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At the event, there were yummy treats to take home to help cure the Winter doldrums.

~Leigh

Father's Day Gifts - ClarinsMen Skincare & Shave

For the last three Father's Day, I usually buy my husband something new to try in the skincare and shave department. Men don't usually experiment with different brands so it's always a fun challenge to see what he will like. I find that men don't really have a dedicated skincare routine like women do. If they aren't provided the products by us, they probably wouldn't even think about it.

I'm getting my husband the ClarinsMen Smooth Shave ($17.50 at Clarins) because I've learned now he likes something that foams for shaving. This alcohol-free foaming gel helps soften stubble, ensuring razor optimum performance and also soothes skin from irritation. It features plant extracts such as: aloe, wintergreen, bison grass, pursiane, galanga, and grindella. In reading the reviews, I like that the product is a gel so a little amount can be used and that it's fragrance is minimal so my husband can still wear his cologne.

I also love the ClarinsMen Active Face Wash ($18.50) which is great for all skin types and perfect to use before shaving in the morning and also at night to clean skin of the day's pollutants.

For men who may need a bit of anti-aging help, there's a whole line at Clarins.

I like the ClarinsMen Revitalizing Gel ($37) for early lines and wrinkles and the ClarinsMen Anti-Fatique Eye Serum ($29.50) that will reduce dark circles, puffiness, and keep the eye area protected from future wrinkles.

You can make your own little Father's Day gift baskets with Clarins Men's products to best suit what you think your man needs.

Note: Products were provided by Clarins for review.