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2010 April 21

Coming Up Roses

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CH Garden Party by Carolina Herrera
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Confession: Chic loves buying perfumes as much for their scents as for the way they look grouped on our dresser (Gucci Flora and Miss Dior Cherie are two adorable recent additions). Perhaps Mrs. Herrera has the same fragrance decorating technique as nous, because her new pinkleather-wrapped limited-edition fragrance, CH Garden Party, will look perfect nestled in with our array of glass bottles. Oh--and it smells lovely, too, with a perfectly garden party-appropriate blend of citrus and florals like jasmine and rose. THE DETAILS: CH Garden Party, $90, Nordstrom

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2010 April 21

Correspondence We Actually Received: Facelifts on Parade Edition

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Ramona Singer
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All we can say is this: it's too bad we are going to have to be in the city tomorrow.

''REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY'' STAR TO HOST NATION'S FIRST PLASTIC SURGERY SUMMER FASHION SHOW AND DEBUTS JEWELERY LINE ON LONG ISLAND NY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: [redacted]

Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg to host a Fashion and Beauty Expo

Dr. Greenberg will host this year's event at the Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage, NY, Thursday, April 22nd at 7pm.  Models will be wearing NYC designer Elene Cassis and showing off their most recent beauty treatments and procedures.  Bravo TV star Ramona Singer from the hit show The Real Housewives of NYC will be making a special appearance at the event.  The show will benefit A Gift From Alexa, a local autism charity.  Love My Shoes, Cactus Salon & Day Spas, LI Nail & Skin Institute, Twenty-12 Fashions, Personal Training Institute, Isogenix and others will be on hand to showcase the latest fashions and beauty techniques.

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2010 April 21

Spring in Your Step

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Tsumori Chisato wedge
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There's not much springier than these ridiculously fabulous Tsumori Chisato wedges, with their poppy print and pedicure-baring open toe---and an espadrille base flecked with gold (naturally). But our favorite part? The colorful fringe trailing from the heels, which reminds us of the ribbons that used to fly from our bike handles as a kid. No, they're not for the faint of heart, but just think of how they'll jazz up your summer uniform of slouchy khakis (rolled up at the hem, of course) and a tee... THE DETAILS: Tsumori Chisato lace-up wedges, $540, www.openingceremony.com

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2010 April 21

That's One Way to Address Those Alber-for-Chanel Rumors...

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Alber Elbaz and Karl Lagerfeld by aleXsandro Palombo
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...Courtesy of Chic's favorite blogger/illustrator, aleXsandro Palombo of Humor Chic.

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2010 April 21

Dean and Dan Go Country

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Dean and Dan for Mini Countryman
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Dean and Dan Caten, our favorite set of dapper twins, are getting behind the drivers seat as they team up with Mini Cooper for the new Mini Countryman, which will hit the showrooms in September. As a part of the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Mini Cooper celebrated its new petite automobile with a fête themed “Urban meets Country.” The boys stocked their bright red Mini Coop with canoes, fishing gear, and all the trimmings for a weekend getaway. We’d love to hit the road with these boys!

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2010 April 20

Daily Service: The Best-Kept Secret in Nails!

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Sakura Nail and Spa
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Once Rescue Beauty Lounge loyalists, Chic has found itself more budget-focused lately (damn recession!), and as such, we've been relentlessly scouring for new nail salons that pack as much chic. After months of travail, found! Ladies and gents, behold Sakura, a teensy tiny little place on the Upper East Side (2nd Avenue and 89th, with a second location in the East Village) that offers flawless manicures that last for at least 5 days before chipping. (For Chic, this is a serious accomplishment.) Not to mention the Everyday Organics lotions, clean and pristine stations, and gratis mug of green tea. Did we mention a manicure is $12?! Try to contain yourselves. But what really draws the crowds is Sakura's Calgel application. Very thin coats of this organic, non-toxic polish are applied and dried, leaving you with a manicure that will last for three weeks (or longer) without a chip or scratch. Now you know how we make it through Fashion Week unscathed!
THE DETAILS: Sakura Nail and Spa, Uptown: 1709 Second Avenue, 212.722.1734; Downtown: 35 East 1st Street, 212. 387.9161; manicures from $12, pedicures from $26

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