Each year, my plan for New Year’s Eve is to have that perfect party outfit to match party perfect makeup. And as most of us know, New Year’s Eve festivities can go well into the wee hours of the morning, and so I like to have eye make up that can hang tough throughout, since lipstick can always be applied quite chicly, discreetly, and with a quickness in public. So my last official pick for 2007 is: Shiseido’s The Makeup Accentuating Creamy Eyeliner.

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Saving the best for last! And why not. The M.I.S.S. x Nails Did collabo t-shirts where a huge success (THANK-YOU for all the support!) and have been sold out for sometime…sorry to those who couldn’t get one!! We promise more goodies in the coming year, so be on the look out! You have probably figured it out by now, we love getting the ladies together for some photo shoot action, so we took it to the hood and got the ladies nails hooked-up. If you happen to find yourself in the Bay, check-out the fancy finger work at Sun Nails in Oaktown. This is the first spot I ever got my nails did, back in 7th grade, we’re talking 1989…the full kit: acrylic nails, gold charms, nail art…awwwww yay. Peep the technique…

See the story un-fold after the jump…

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The perfect way to spend all that cash you got for the Holidays is to rack up on some vintage goodness at Marmalade in NYC. And if you need something shiny and festive for that New Years Eve event, this would be the place to find it!! The sale runs through January 4th…so go NOW…and later

powerHouse has had a sale going on for the month of December but if you haven’t taken advantage of it yet, you have until January 4th to do so. Got a bunch of cash for the holidays?? Well, here’s a great place to spend it! Shop in style and save with powerHouse holiday hints! The powerHouse Arena offer a fabulous selection of powerHouse Books’ fine art, documentary, pop culture, fashion, and celebrity titles at up to 90% off as well as limited editions, and a fine selection of children’s books as well as fiction and non-fiction titles.

Founded in 1995, powerHouse Books has become the premiere publisher of conceptual art photography and innovative illustrated books, working with the world’s top photographers, art directors, writers, and cultural icons, such as LeRoy Neiman, Mariane Pearl, Diane Keaton, Jeff Bridges, Joel Grey, François Nars, Patrick McMullan, Francesco Clemente, John Coplans, Doug and Mike Starn, Helen Levitt, Phil Stern, William Claxton, Saatchi & Saatchi, Nike, Magnum Photos, Greg Gorman, Ralph Gibson, Jamel Shabazz, Martha Cooper, Charlie Ahearn, Sam Shahid, Yolanda Cuomo, and Fabien Baron, among many others.

December 7, 2007 – January 4, 2008
The powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
For more information, please call 866-99-ARENA

Weekdays 10am–7pm, Weekends 11am–7pm

Atmos Tokyo knows we, the human race, have a sweet tooth for all things Hello Kitty. Throughout 2007 they released many Hello Kitty collaborations, including t-shirts, hoodies, other clothing as well as small accessories. To finish the year, they now released a collaboration with Porter.

The Atmos x Hello Kitty x Porter collaboration collection consists of several pieces - wallets, porches, drum bag, tote bag and a messenger bag. The collection features an all-over Hello-Kitty design and each piece also comes with both the Porter tag and a Hello Kitty tag.

Check out all pieces in detail after the jump.

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Happy Holidays from M.I.S.S Crew!

In winter, cold winds and freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your skin, and it was just the other day, and quite by accident, that I found this week’s tip. So I’m a compulsive snacker, and while I was looking for something to nibble on in the fridge, I knocked over a can of coconut milk left over from a curry dish I made a couple days ago. As I was cleaning up the spilt coconut milk, I realized to my surprise it was leaving a nice, lightweight layer of moisture on my hands, giving them a very soft and supple texture, which ultimately was the inspiration for this week’s tip: Uses for coconut milk outside the kitchen.

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The circus came into town a few weeks back…The Brooklyn Circus that is, and has set-up camp at The Harputs Market in SF. This weekend they’re showing some love to Frisco with no sales tax on all purchases and free stickers too! This offer runs until tomorrow night Dec. 23rd, so if you have any last minute gifts to get this is perfect! They do offer one t-shirt for the ladies at the moment but more to come BUT if you see a men’s tee you like and have to have and aren’t into rockin’ it oversized, no worries, they can hook you up with a little customization. Yup, they can have that man tee cut and sewn down to fit the women that you are…Ask about it.

It happens to all of us at one time or another. We try to plan ahead for the holidays and our travel schedules but somehow, it sneaks up on us and bam! We’re stuck a few days out with nothing to do on Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Here are a few ideas to keep you from spending the holidays sitting at home watching DVDs if you end up with a little time on your hands.

www.newyearseve.com - This site offers tickets to all the best holiday parties around the U.S. and Canada. If you live in a major city, or plan on going to a major city this holiday season, drop by and check out the availability of tickets to a grand party! It’s amazing how many are open to the public (for a fee of course).

www.lastminutecruises.com - Live in a port city? You’re in luck! Every year there are thousands of available last-minute deals on cruises, short and long ones. Spend some of your holiday time out on the open seas. Cruises today are definitely not your grandma’s shuffleboard-over-water deals. The food’s better, the entertainment’s better, and the crowds flocking to the boats for their getaways are getting younger and hipper. Why not give it a whirl?

www.spafinder.com - Can’t take the time for even a short trip? Why not treat yourself to an overnight stay at a great spa, then? Spafinder tracks and reviews spas all over the world, so no matter where you are, you’re sure to find a bit of pampering to help get you through those hectic holiday stress moments.

www.amtrak.com - Train travel is one of the most overlooked modes of transportation these days, but one of the most romantic! Surprise your honey with a two or three day train trip, all inclusive, or go by yourself and enjoy the downtime. There’s no better way to see the countryside, and heck! You don’t even have to REALLY be focused on GETTING to a particular place. Just pick a random destination according to how much time you have to spend, and hop on! You’ll be amazed at how soothing riding the rails can be.

www.towd.com - Just have no idea where you’d like to go or what you’d like to do for the holidays? Have a look at the Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory. This site puts your fingers right on the tourism pages for locations around the world. Local tourism sites often point readers to holiday specials or unique information about their areas that can help you make a decision for your last minute holiday travel needs. –
Dana Harrison-Tidwell
Editor, diva in a carry on

How cute is this T-shirt?

Our favorite women’s streetwear and lifestyle magazine MissBehave has teamed up with Lanie of Hellz Bellz to create this limited edition bubblegum pink tee aptly entitled “Knockin’ Bitches out the Box.” Awesome, I know.

The slightly violent creation can be yours if you send a non-perishable gift to the lovely ladies at MissBehave.

Send your gift to:
Missbehave Gifts
261 Vandervoort Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211

The best 50 gifts will win! Good luck!

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