Win A Year's Worth of Shu Uemura Hair Products!

Since launching the Art of Hair collection, Shu Uemura has quickly garnered a cult following to rival that of its star Lash Curler. Now the company is offering one lucky costumer a year's worth of these gorgeous, minimal-chic products (a retail value of nearly $1,700). Click here to register for your chance to win before 11:59:59 PM ET tomorrow, June 30th, 2009. The grand prize will be awarded randomly on July 6th. Good luck!

Off to France!

Dear readers,
I'm off to France tomorrow for a much-need vacation, so I won't be posting until late June. In the meantime, please check out some of my articles on InStyle.com (all scheduled to go live next week), and stay tuned for some exciting (and hopefully inspired) entries here upon my return.
Bisous,
Roo

Check out my article in Prevention magazine!

Need a few tips for staying age-proof this summer? How about 21 of them? Click here to read my article in the current issue of Prevention. Enjoy! xxR

Fringe Benefits

Last week, a beauty savvy friend of mine mentioned that she had an appointment at Ebenezar Eyelash, a hidden, fourth floor Korea Town salon devoted entirely to lash extensions. Then, on Sunday, while reading The New York Times Style section, I came across an article recommending the space as well. Now, while I happen to remain a Shu Uemura/Soul Lee loyalist on the subject of false, semi-permanent fringe, I will always appreciate and share good find. At Ebenezar's, experts attach individual strands right to your lashline, so they look lush and natural (see image, above right), not reminiscent of a Bellagio waitress. Unlike drugstore strips, they last several weeks (as long as you follow care instructions), and completely eliminate the need for eyeliner or mascara. And, for around $100 (significantly cheaper than high-end salons), you'll have enough leftover for spicy Korean barbeque afterwards.

Agent Provocateur Freebie!

Agent Provocateur is best known for its sophisticated-yet-saucy lingerie (not to mention celebrity following—newlywed Maggie Gyllenhaal and former CK-model Kate Moss are fans), but the British brand has an equally enticing line of beauty products. Now through June 30th, when you spend $150 on any of their cheekily-packaged fragrances or seductive scented lotions, you’ll receive this Signature Parfum Purse Spray (at right), worth $55, FREE. Get busy on www.agentprovocateur.com to guarantee your summer is sizzling hot.

All That Glitters

The surprise hit at my traditional Indian wedding wasn't my husband's ceremonious arrival on a decorated white horse, but rather the gold and silver bindis I included on a tray in the restrooms. It seems that all my non-South Asian friends wanted a piece of the ol' sparkle spangle action, and clamored for the tiny jewels to jazz up their dresses before cocktail hour was even over. So, imagine my delight when an assortment of Stila's Indian Summer Collection 24 Karat Lip Glosses (at left) landed on my desk yesterday. Their deeply hydrating, vitamin-rich formula is laced with genuine gold flecks (a favorite accessory of any Indian girl) for extra shine and dimension, and each comes in a brush pen applicator that's adorned with a bindi. Slick one of these glorious five shades on your lips, and you'll instantly feel like a Maharani.

Veronica Gets the Rock

Move over, Betty! After more than sixty-five years of waiting, Veronica Lodge is finally getting her sparkler. For its 600th issue, Archie Comics' publisher announces that its eternal couple, Archie and Veronica, will tie the knot. The tech-savvy, raven-haired beauty with the bombshell curves and endless bikini collection writes on her blog: “I wonder if Betty wants to be my Maid of Honor? I bet she is so happy for me!” Her blonde, girl-next-door rival responds, “I am so sad, I don’t even know what to say.” Fans, however, shouldn’t expect this twisted love triangle (the two-dimensional version of Angelina-Brad-Jen) to come to an end. The wedding issue isn’t due in comic stores until August, and knowing our fickle hero, anything can happen.

Jewel of India

While in Harbour Island over the weekend, I had a chance to visit the Sugar Mill Trading Company, India Hicks' and Linda Griffin's jewel-box of a boutique along the bay. Among the many treasures clustered along their racks (nature-inspired Erica Weiner pendents, bedazzled Sita de Vesci tunics, and itsy Melissa Odabash bikinis, to name a few), was India's private bath and body collection for Crabtree and Evelyn (at left). Inspired by the British expat's casual glam island style, the line includes lotions, hand soaps, bath salts, candles, and room diffusers that each capture the jasmine- and lily-scent wafting through the sweet Bahamian air. The good news? You don't have to travel all the way to Eleuthera to buy your own. Click here to stock up on these luscious hostess gifts for use all summer long.