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This Week on Elle

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I'm so looking forward to the upcoming movie "The Runaways" which chronicles the rise and fall of the legendary all-girl rock band which features Joan Jett (played by Kristin Stewart) and Cherie Currie (played by Dakota Fanning). Check out the Screen Style for The Runaways on Elle.com with rocker-style looks of the late 70's.

Here are more of my favorite links this week from Elle:

• Get the inside scoop on how makeup artist Robin Matthews created the movie makeup for The Runaways.
• I want to try out one of the new braid hairstyle trend a la Kate Bosworth. It looks so perfect for spring.
• The top makeup artists share their best makeup tips of 2010 with this beauty slideshow.
• Take on spring with pretty florals and these southern-inspired sundresses (think Sookie from HBO's True Blood).

Visit ELLE.com for access to exclusive fashion editorials, beauty product reviews, and profiles of emerging fashion designers.

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Coquette Giveaway: N V Perricone Cold Plasma

I just started using Perricone Cold Plasma this week to already excellent results. As you may know, I've been working on ways to improve my skincare regimen. Last year with a newborn baby, it was hard for me to really take care of myself, especially the daily regimen I did for myself. I started noticing last fall that my skin looked dry and tired and I really wanted to do something about it. Especially now that I'm in my late 30's, I know how the fine lines can just creep on up!

Perricone Cold Plasma advertises to helps correct the 10 most visible signs of aging: wrinkles, loss of smoothness, enlarged pores, dryness, redness, loss of radiance, discoloration, uneven skin tone, impurities, and loss of firmness -- using ingredients such as neuropeptides, DMAE, and DHA.

I want to note that I am very picky about what I put on my skin so I was only interested in trying this out because of the great quality of N V Perricone products. So far after using Cold Plasma each night and morning, I finally feel like my skin is getting back on track -- feeling much more hydrated and taut! The cream feels really light on your skin which is what I love the most about it. (I can't handle heavy creams at all.) I'm looking forward to see the ongoing progress of continued use.

Now here's your chance to try out Perricone Cold Plasma yourself in this special Coquette Giveaway!

How to Enter:
Leave a comment below telling me why you want or need Cold Plasma. All entries must be in by April 1, 2010 at 12:00pm PST.

Contest Rules & Details:
This contest is open to USA and Canada only and runs from March 18, 2010 through April 1, 2010. Last chance to enter is April 1, 2010 at 12:00pm PST. A winner will be contacted by April 2, 2010 , and will be asked for full name, along with their mailing address. There will be 2 email attempts within 48 hours to contact the winner. If no response is received by Wednesday, April 7th a new winner will be selected. Prize (1 Perricone Cold Plasma, retail value $150) has been provided by and will ship from N V Perricone.
Thank you to N V Perricone for providing the review and giveaway product.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren: Online Fashion Show Spring 2010

Lauren by Ralph Lauren's Spring 2010 Fashion Show is now online in a beautifully designed interface that lets you watch the runway video and shop for the looks you see at the same time. Also as you watch the show, get fashion commentary by four leading editors, including Project Runway's Nina Garcia. I like how you can also jump to any of the looks you want at the bottom navigation. The interface is so well designed that you're able to click for more details on the outfits and have the video automatically pause so you can take time to browse, then resume watching again whenever you are ready.

One of my favorites of the spring collection is this Fulton Silk One-Shoulder Dress and at $199 it's a really affordable dress that you'll get a lot of wear out of this season. I also love the light neutral cream colors and the python print. If there's one thing you'll need this spring/summer, it's a one-shoulder dress or top!

Denim Dresses

Stylehive rounds up some of the cutest look in denim dresses! My favorites include this Karen Millen Zip Denim Dress ($256.41) that just looks so stylish and this modern-looking Designers Remix Tencel Chambray Denim Dress ($105.98).

Jodi Arnold for The Limited

I'm a huge Jodi Arnold fan and am super excited about her new Jodi Arnold for The Limited collection. To celebrate the launch, Jodi Arnold will be going on a five city personal appearance and fashion show tour. A team of style experts along with The Limited CEO, Linda Heasley will join Jodi to offer advice on how to wear this unique spring collection and mix it with your favorite existing Limited pieces.

Jodi Arnold brings to The Limited her signature style of stylish and crafty embellishments such as beading or applique designs. Some of my favorites are the sequin explosion one shoulder dress and the flutter sleeve romper above.

“It is wonderful to share my passion for interesting detail, prints, and silhouettes with The Limited’s customer in a way that is a little more forward yet still relevant to her life. Each piece is designed to work seamlessly with styles within The Limited’s Spring 2010 Collection”.

– Jodi Arnold

At the special events, sip cocktails while you shop and receive 40% off The Limited’s regular collection and enter a chance to win a $250 wardrobe.

Here's are the dates and locations of the Jodi Arnold for The Limited Fashion Show Tour:

If you are able to attend one of these event dates, please RSVP online.

March 24, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Perimeter Mall in Atlanta, Georgia

March 30, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
NorthPark Center in Dallas, Texas

March 31, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
St. Louis Galleria in St. Louis, Missouri

April 12, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Water Tower in Chicago, Illinois

April 13, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Tysons Corner Center in Washington, DC

Here are more beautiful pieces from the Jodi Arnold for The Limited Collection:

Beading Medley Cowl Top and Whismical Beading Combo Dress

Jersey Mosaic Tunic and Sequin Explosion Back Drape Top

This Week on Elle

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Having missed the Oscars since I was in Hawaii for vacation, I'm loving the red carpet photos for the 2010 Oscar Dresses on Elle.com. My two favorites were the ones who had their own style shine through like Maggie Gyllenhall in a bold printed Dries Van Noten gown and Carey Mulligan in Prada.

Here are more of my favorite links this week from Elle:

• Elle's March cover girl is cutie Taylor Swift. Find out all the accessories and fashions on Taylor's photoshoot. Dying over these classic looking flats from Topshop.
• Indie girls ruled with the best dressed looks at the 2010 Independent Spirit Awards.
• Sandra Bullock and Kate Winslet face off in this quick poll for Oscar's 2010 Best Actress Beauty Face Off.
• Here's a tongue-in-cheek look at the Top 10 Beauty Faux Paus Made Popular on the recent runways of spring 2010. I definitely don't want to see uncovered wig wraps on the street!

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Coquette's on Vacation

Hello Lovelies! Coquette is taking a vacation this week and will be back on Sunday, March 14th. I'm finally taking a real vacation with Gilles and Chloe in Maui! xoxo, Natalie

Prismera Design: New Series II Fashion Illustration Prints

I love these new Series II fashion illustration prints by designer Laura Su of Prismera Design. This new collection of five prints feature: Scarlet (pictured above), Cadmium Yellow, Emerald (pictured below), Cobalt and Coral. Each is printed on slightly textured 100% cotton rag paper using professional archival inks. It's a great way to decorate your space with fashion art.

The prints are available as:
5x7 print: $20 (with frame, add $30)
11x14 print: $46 (with frame, add $45)
Set of 3 (5x7): $55
Set of 3 (11x14): $133

Series I Postcard Set ($18)
A set of fashion-inspired illustration postcards from the now retired first series. Each glossy 4x6 postcard is blank and has sweetly rounded corners. Comes in a pack of 12 (3 of each design).

Custom Fashion Illustrations ($275)
Just send in a photo of yourself or friends and you'll receive your own special 11x14 piece of art!

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

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

• Stylehive is drooling over the Brahmin 'Pasha' handbag... it's like a pink Chanel 2.55 met a PS1 bag and then took a swim with a crocodile.. in the best way possible.
• StyleBakery is counting down the top 10 trends for spring, starting with this season's soft nudes.
• Read up on Man Snob's bag reviews from the Milan shows at Bag Snob.
• Stiletto Jungle is going kiddie-chic with the new Stuart Weitzman Jelly Collection.
• Allie is Wired features photos from Beyonce's new House of Dereon photo shoot.
• Camouflage, Roses and Skulls. BagBliss loves Alexander McQueen's new Gothic Tote
• Check out Beauty Snob to find out what lip gloss and men in underwear have in common.
• Fashion Pulse Daily finds super stylish eyeglass frames and lenses for $35 and wore them all of fashion week - for real.
• Second City Style is looking younger and can attest Juvederm dermal filler is now pain free. Truly.
• SheFinds got the scoop from Tory Burch about which item is flying off the shelves in her stores. (Hint: It's not the ballet flats.)
• Shopping and Info loves the beige nude outfits worn by Angelina Jolie in her new movie The Tourist.
• The Beauty Stop describes how to choose the best engagement ring for your hand shape.
• If you want to elongate your legs, The Shoe Goddess says to try these sexy, nude pumps from Giuseppe Zanotti!

HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition

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It's here! It's here! You can now reserve your own the new HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition (retail $599) otherwise known as the most coveted "digital clutch" that will keep you fashionably tech for spring. Weighing 2.6 pounds and less than 1-inch thin, you can carry it around in your latest "it" bag instead of having to carry an extra laptop bag. Finally!

I loved being at the Vivienne Tam Spring 2010 Runway Show last fall during NY Fashion Week and seeing this beautiful digital clutch come down the runway. The digital clutch design is integrated into Tam's spring 2010 collection which centered around the theme of butterflies, based on the classic Chinese love story, "Butterfly Lovers." The digital clutch also comes with a butterfly lovers desktop theme which includes an animated butterfly start menu, custom Vivienne Tam icons and three wallpapers to coordinate with the design. Coordinated accessories further complement the Vivienne Tam Mini, including a matching micro-fiber suede sleeve and optional butterfly-lovers wireless mouse or Monster-branded in-ear headphones.

Starting today in the U.S., customers can reserve the HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition by calling +1-800-230-5752 or by visiting www.hp.com/viviennetam. You will also be able to purchase the HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition at Neiman Marcus, Amazon.com, Best Buy and J&R Electronics.

The matching wireless mouse - so pretty! (retail $39.99)

Vivienne Tam posing with her new HP Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch after her runway show at NY Fashion Week.

Related Coquette Posts:
New Vivienne Tam HP Clutch - Butterfly Lovers
Vivienne Tam Spring 2010 Collection - NY Fashion Week
Vivienne Tam After-Party