Jet Set Girls

Sex and the City Trailer

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:15:00 +0000

Our favorite part of the new Sex and the City sequul trailer? When Carrie says, "Sometimes you just have to get away with the girls!" We couldn't agree more, SJP!

And where do the girls go? In case you missed our earlier posts, Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda are headed to Morocco (though it may be pretending to be Dubai).

We can hardly wait until May 28 to catch the flick!

Enjoy!

The Eloise Store at the Plaza

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Attention all Eloise fans: The Eloise store is now open for business at The Plaza in New York. Some of the more popular items are an Eloise T-shirt, a Eloise Madame Alexander Doll and, of course, the books and movies.

And because you're never too young for a girls' getaway, the Plaza can arrange a "Live Like Eloise Slumber Party" for up to 6 girls. The party includes a $25 gift certificate to the Eloise store, Kay Thompson's Eloise's Guide to Life: or, How to Eat, Dress, Travel. Behave and Stay Six Forever, Super Duper Sundaes, Eloise Post Cards and an assortment of Eloise DVD's accompanied by Eloise's favorite movie snacks.

Read more about the Eloise boutique at The Plaza.

Virgin America Holiday Cheers Flights

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Flying Virgin America today through December 26? Pay attention to see if you're on a special "Holiday Cheer" flight, when passengers will be treated to free cocktails and beers. Not only do you get the free booze, the first passenger to tweet or Facebook the flight scores a free roundtrip ticket anywhere Virgin America flies and an assortment of swag like wine-tasting tickets for two to Plumpjack wineries in Napa Valley, Yes to Carrots amenity kits, Snowflake Blue Microphones, VeeV Acai Spirit and a complimentary one-night stay at the Clift Hotel, in San Francisco. That ought to take the sting out of the hassle of holiday travel!

Follow Virgin America on twitter.

Last Day to Enter! Coach Audrey Giveaway

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:05:00 +0000

You know you want it!! Tell us your dream getaway on our Facebook page before 11:59 PST tonight and you'll be entered to win the Coach Audrey Metallic bag shown above. Read on for more info on how to win.

Holiday Gift Ideas- Space.NK Candles

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0000

This summer we fell for the Space.NK candles on our beauty crawl with Daily Makeover's Beauty Bloggerati. Their scents are natural and inspired. We were particularly drawn to the Tomato Rhubarb (pictured above) that had the distinct smell of a tomato plant's leaves that makes you think of warm summer nights.We were excited to hear about the Wild Garden collection of candles available for the holidays in scents like Blue Hyacinth, Citrus Mint, and Neroli Spice.

Available at Space.NK stores, select Bloomindales and Spacenk.com.

Holiday Gift Ideas - Ribbon Plates

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:49:00 +0000

If we lived in the burbs, we would definitely have a set of plates we only used at the holidays—and these Isaac Mizrahi bow dessert plates would be our pick. And since we're living large in our fantasy dream home with cabinets and storage areas galore, we would also add his plaid dessert plates into the mix.

Who is coming over for fruit cake?

Beyoncé's Heat: Watch the Commercial

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Judging by this clip of the ad, Beyoncé's new perfume, Heat, promises to be sexy and sultry, befitting Shasha Fierce. Though we can't buy the new scent until February, it's a combo of red vanilla orchid, magnolia, neroli and blush peach, honeysuckle nectar, almond macaroon and creme de musk with base notes of giant sequoia milkwood, tonka bean and amber. Take note guys: This is what we want for Valentine's Day!

Get the look: Rachel McAdams at the Sherlock Holmes Premiere

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0000

We love Rachel McAdams' hair at the Sherlock Holmes premiere last week; but hers isn't the first long braid we've envied lately. A style like this would work great this winter especially when you need to wear a hat. The look here is elegant but unstructured and with Sebastian stylist Thomas Dunkin, we can do it ourselves:

Start by applying a volumizing product like Sebastian Professional Texturizer to wet hair.

Blow dry in sections, and pin each section in medium and large sized Velcro rollers throughout whole head and allow to set for 5-10 minutes.

Allow to cool then take down rollers, and spray hair with a dry shampoo for added texture.

Emulsify a small dab of Sebastian Professional Microweb Fiber between palms and run through top of hair. Backcomb front section and manipulate for height and volume. Secure with pins.

French braid bottom half of hair starting behind left ear and pin random remaining pieces into braid for haphazard, playful positioning.

Finish the look with Sebastian Professional Shaper Fierce for tousled movement and controlled hold.

Photo credit: InStyle "Look of the Day"

Holiday Gift Ideas - Last Minute Gifts

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:06:00 +0000

Considering that only 60 percent of you had started Christmas shopping before last Thursday and the snowy weekend didn't help matters for all you East Coasters, we can all benefit from style guru Robert Verdi's tutorial on last minute gift ideas.

We basically haven't taken off the Portolano cashmere set of hat, scarf and mittens since we received it. It's Robert's pick for the "Chic Commuter," and we certainly qualify! We love the periwinkle color. It's not the safe choice of cream or black, but is surprisingly flattering to many skin tones and hair colors. That's JSG's Annie, above, with Carolyn, modeling the popcorn stitch set.

True confession: We've never owned a pair of Uggs. But apparently they're still the hot holiday gift—and with good reason. As the legions of Uggs fans can attest, these boots are ultra warm and comfy. We're putting a pair of the slippers on our wish list.

Not sure what to get the hostess with the mostess? Robert recommends cookies from
Tasty Morsels Bakery. He's sending all his celeb friends cookies in the shape of his head (pictured top). Because, really, what else is there to give those obnoxious friends who already have everything they could ever possibly want, much less need?

For more of Robert Verdi's last minute gift ideas, check out RVTIPS on twitter.

This review was based on a free sample.

Holiday Gift Ideas- Calvin Klein Lingerie

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:48:00 +0000

Lingerie is always a great holiday gift idea and so are designer goods, that’s not a secret. A combination of both is even better! Give the gift of Calvin Klein underwear to your favorite Jet Set Girl this holiday season. Made with a Lycra and cushioned in all the right places (like behind the closure) the Perfectly Fit bra collection is perfect for travel. My favorite is the Perfectly Fit Push up lace bra. It will comfortably stay in place while you are running around the airport, lifting heavy luggage or twisting and turning in your seat to get comfortable on a long trip. I am not top heavy, and I found this seamless bra very flattering, which was invisible even under my t-shirt, with the right amount of lift and none of the stiffness. Get it for $44 in store or on their website.

I’ve worn Calvin Klein panties since my senior year of high school, back then more so because it was the cool thing to do, but now more because of their comfort and durability. The most important thing in panties is the elastic not digging into you, and I’ve never had that problem with CK underwear.

JSG has a special gift for our readers. Enter promo code CKUBLOG9 to get $10 off every $50 spent on www.cku.com. Use it before it expires on 12/31/09.

Written by Ritu Ashrafi

This review was based on a free sample.

How to Use the Instyler Rotating Hot Iron

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:07:00 +0000

You know that we'll try just about anything to get—and keep—our hair straight. We're thinking about the Instyler Rotating Hot Iron, especially after watching the Anti-Hair Slave's Video Review. What do you all think? Have you tried it?

Holiday Gift Ideas- Essie "On the Go" Travel Set

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Whether you're feeling naughty or nice, the Essie "On the Go" Travel Set will keep your nails looking great and the smaller sizes make this ideal for packing. The set features two contrasting colors, Wicket and Ballet Slippers, that you can change depending on your mood; plus Fill the Gap and Good to Go.

Santa, we'd love to find this in our stocking!

Available at Nordstrom stores or Nordstrom.com.

Web Snob Roundup 12-18-09

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:56:00 +0000

eye4style celebrates the season with a visit to the Barneys New York holiday windows!

Beauty Snob has more bronzing fun from Benefit!

Roland Mouret interview at FabSugar!

Couture Snob has hot, sexy Miu Miu Lattice Platform Pumps to start off the new year!

Stiletto Jungle picks great gifts for him.

Allie is Wired takes a look at Madonna's Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign.

Stay dry in the rain with these fashionable raincoats from Coquette.

Fashion Pulse Daily guest blogs at ModCloth, picking out her favorite items for the BFF, as well as the 'randoms'!

Tell The Jet Set Girls your dream vacation and you could win a Coach Audrey textured metallic bag!

Second City Style columnists give ideas to use on your holiday wish list with Second City Style's 12 Days of Christmas (Shopping) '09 gift guide.

Shopping and Info covets Victoria Secret super model Alessandra Ambrosio's Balenciaga Giant Covered Hardware city bag.

StyleBakery.com put together some perfect party looks to take you through the holidays.

Cute and organic tot fashion at Tot Snob.

The Beauty Stop details how to get Kristen Stewart's new hairstyle.

The Fashion Bomb takes a look at The Top Five Fashionistas of 2009.

Mesh is hot for spring, and The Shoe Goddess is excited about this latest trend after seeing these sexy Giuseppe Zanotti Mesh Platform Booties!

V-Style is giving away a python patterned hand bag by Serena Signature.

Jewel Snob's Incredible Sale at Net-a-Porter.

On Our Radar: Osprey at Beaver Creek

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000

We love ourselves a good minibar! There's something so decadent about eating cashews and snacking on a chocolate bar while wearing the hotel robe. While we've heard of minibars with, um, personal items, the Osprey at Beaver Creek is our first experience with a minibar that features such beauty essentials as a Suki Balancing Mini Skincare kit, a cooling eye gel mask, a mani kit with OPI polish and Tru2 Oxygen, in addition to the usual snacks and treats.

Of course the minibar is just a small reason to visit the Osprey. The hotel opened last December after a a $7 million facelift (it was formerly the Inn at Beaver Creek) and is the closest resort to a ski lift in North America. It features ski in/ski out access to the slopes, an outdoor heated pool, a fire pit and sauna and steam rooms. The hotel is eco-friendly and was designed with locally sourced stone, indigenous metals and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood.

The Osprey is offering three nights for the price of two this season. The Three for Free program also gets you a $50 RockResorts gift card, on-mountain cash or dining card and a helmet camcorder. For more information, check out the Osprey's website.

Holiday Gift Ideas - Jimmy Choo Conti Bag

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Forget the 80s, we want to take it back to the 70s and go disco style! One of our lifelong laments is that we weren't around to experience Studio 54 back in its heyday. If we could time travel, we would take the Jimmy Choo Conti bag, head to W. 54th Street on a Saturday night and wave it in Steve Rubell's face. No doubt the velvet ropes would instantly part and we would finally get our chance to party with Andy, Liza and Bianca.

*SIGH* Time travel or no, the print pony and snakeskin clutch is still pretty fab and definitely on our holiday wish list!

Holiday Gift Ideas - Sephora Favorites Lip Service

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:35:00 +0000

Need a gift for a glam girl? Or maybe your friend who never seems to wear the right hue of lipstick? The Sephora Favorite Lip Service comes with 8 bestselling lipsticks and glosses, including:

Duwop Private Red
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Sheer
Sephora Nano Lip Liner in Beau Bordeaux 11 or Radiant Rosy 14
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Roman Holiday
Korres Guava Lipstick in Wine Red
CARGO Plantlove Botanical Lipstick in Muir Woods
Tarte Vitamin Infused Lipstick in Hatha
Laura Mercier Lip Coulour-Crème in Pink Champagne

She (or you) are bound to find a new fave. We love that some of the lipsticks are miniatures, so they'll fit in our carry ons and cocktail bags, no prob!

A Peek Inside the Founder of AirRepair Skincare's Bag

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:21:00 +0000

Who better to ask about travel essentials than Denise Spanek, founder of AirRepair Skin Care? Denise travels from San Fran to the east coast frequently for 2 or 3 night trips. What's in her carry on?

There are three basic guidelines to my carry-on: Fashion, Fitness and Function. I am an avid runner and a yoga practitioner and I don't give those activities up just because I travel. They are my sanity with the schedule I'm keeping these days! That said, after packing running shoes and workout clothes, there is very limited space for the rest, so I have to make sure that what I pack is going to get the most use for the space.

I'm never without: my Dolce & Gabbana black, light wool turtleneck dress, a pair of Wolford black hose, my skinny black Levi jeans (great for day with boots, with heels for the evening), basic white, black and grey tees (Gap or American Apparel--below--are my favs) and a cardigan or pullover.

For shoes, I'm a boot girl, especially this time of year. I take one comfortable pair that I could walk ten miles in if I choose to and a high-heeled boot for evening (black, of course!) I pack everything in a very basic Briggs and Riley roller suitcase; not fancy but extremely functional and durable.

My hand bag, or what I call my "carpet bag" is one of my favorite recent purchases. It's one of the Cole Haan, duffel style bags that Maria Sharapova, designed for them (That's the small triple satchel from Maria's line, below). I usually stay away from this kind of co-branding "hype" but I'm telling you, this bag is awesome! It's stylish AND functional.

When it comes to beauty products, with few exceptions, I'm a niche brand girl. Of course I would not travel without my Air Repair Rescue Balm or Complexion Quenching Facial Mist. I'm constantly applying both in-flight to combat the effects of the nasty cabin environment. Plus, I know I have a fighting chance of not landing looking like a Sharpei!

As far as make-up, I've become a minimalist. I love the Perfekt Beauty Skin Perfection Gel in Radiant to even out skin tone, Maria Galland mini mascara "intense" from France and Susan Posnick's lip colors (a light, neutral pink called Dallas--shown--and a more intense plummy red called NYC). I also use a bronzer from Le Metier De Beauté.

To make my life easier, I just got a fun, wash and wear hair cut so my hair products are basically a conditioning shampoo and this crazy hair wax called Magic Move Soft that my stylist gave me.

When I don't have my nose in every fashion, style or travel magazine, then I do like to take a book (or two ) with me when I travel. I'm a little "ADD" when it comes to reading books, so I usually have two going at a time. Right now it's The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery and This I Believe; The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women. The latter I read when I need inspiration.

I am addicted to my iphone for many reasons...but I won't bore you. Let's just say it makes my business travel easier than it ever was before. I don't know how I went without it. I do love my ipod as well. Music is a passion of mine and I have a wide variety of tastes. You'll find everything from Nick Drake to Joni Mitchell to The Monkees....no kidding! Right now I'm into a new alternative band I've discovered called Iron and Wine...really lovely.

Last but not least, I always travel with my good luck diamond studs that my honey gave me, my vintage Cartier watch and a simple, gold heirloom necklace with three charms (representing faith, hope and love) that my mom gave me for "protection" when I fly.

Watch Denise talk about the inspiration behind the Air Repair Skin Care kit.

Holiday Gift Ideas- For Your Jet Set Guy

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0000

I was thrilled to see my hubbie bent over the keyboard this weekend searching for the best flight to Mexico for a guys' trip. You may wonder why I'd be happy he's going away without me: truth is, at JSG we think it's just as important for guys to spend time with their friends as it is for us.

Here's what I getting him for his trip: the Aveda Men's Carry-on Companion. It's a set of four travel size hair products including, shampoo, conditioner, grooming clay, and firm hold gel, each under 2 oz.

Purchase at Aveda.com or Aveda stores and salons.

Special Offer with Shop Go Girl: Perfect for the JSG

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

We love the products at Shop Go Girl, because they're sized perfectly for travel, not too mention the great packaging. Our favorites are the Chic Apparel double sided tape for avoiding wardrobe malfunctions for only $9.50 and the Lint-on-the-go-sheets for keeping our overcoats tidy this winter ($12.00).

Use the code "JetSet" at checkout to receive a 10% discount today through Friday.

Celebs' Vacation Spots

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Wondering where you might be able to catch an elevator ride with J-Lo, A-Rod and Jay-Z while on vacation this holiday season? Travel & Leisure put together this slide show of Celebrities' Secret Winter Vacation Spots.

Our fantasy picks? Annie would opt for Richard Branson's Necker Island (above), part of Virgin Limited Edition. Jimmy Fallon got married on the private island and Bono and Oprah Winfrey have also stayed. Rates start at $51K a night!

Hope's been craving another trip to Mexico since she was there in September. Her pick is Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos with its ocean-view suites, beach front hammocks, and sinuous infinity pool. Running into Brad or Leonardo while she's there would be an added bonus.

Planning the Best Bachelorette Party Ever!

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Anne had an unforgettable bachelorette party in Vegas with a handful of great friends. Here's the recap of all the best from our trip to Vegas:

Best place to stay : staying at the Palazzo made the trip easy. Its location on the middle of the strip made it an easy walk or cab ride to just about anywhere in Vegas. There were also a ton of great restaurants and two great clubs, Tao and Lavo, right in the complex.

Best makeup : sure we know a lot about makeup; but no one makes you look better than a professional. That goes for getting your hair blown out as well. The Palazzo had both a Guerlain store for a great makeover and the Canyon Ranch Spa where we had our hair done.

Best black nail polish : think you know the best color for Vegas? Don't judge until you see what Anne wore!

Best dresses for Vegas : we got a handful of sexy dresses that are hard to wear just about any place but Vegas, and that's okay. Have a great time, wear a short dress and lots of sequins. On second thought, you can probably wear your dresses in Miami too!

Best shoes for Vegas : Anne wore some sky high heels to Tao that looked great; but she literally couldn't walk in them after a couple of hours. Again, only in Vegas.

SushiSamba : a sushi restaurant makes the perfect meal for a group of girls, because it's communal, has numerous presentations, and bite size pieces. It's no wonder the girls from SATC frequented SushiSamba in NY.

Best clubs in Vegas : we had fun at Lavo, XS, and Tryst; but there are so many clubs to choose from. We'd recommend Pure and Ghost Bar as well.

Best pool scene : no matter how late you stay up, you have to make it downstairs to the pool the next day. We're proud to say did, even if we napped once we got there. Unfortunately, Azure at Palazzo was closed for the season; but we did get a great cabana by one of the small pools.

Holiday Gift Ideas - Our Top 5 Holiday Gift Ideas

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:24:00 +0000

We're less than 2 weeks away from the big day. Check out JSG's 5 top Christmas gifts--you're guaranteed to find something for all the gals on your list.

The YSL lipstick luggage tags combine two of our favorite things--lip gloss and travel--in one glam package.

We don't care how old we are, we still get a kick out of days of the week underwear, especially when they're silky, lacy thongs.
Every jet set girl needs a statement necklace this season. It makes even the simplest LBD into something special.

The budget minded will appreciate our new favorite makeup bags from the Hollywood Intuition line at Target for only $12.99.

Your fashionista friend will fawn over this Top Shop bag so much, you may even be a little embarrassed for her.

Happy Holidays!

Brandon Barash and the MDA

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Don't you love when someone is as giving as they are adorable? That's the case with Brandon Barash of General Hospital, whom we had the pleasure of breaking bread with last week at NYC's Levant.

Brandon was recently named a National Celebrity Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He has been a champion fighter against the disease ever since losing his good friend Chad when they were 18. "He had the most incredibly resilient spirit of anyone I've ever known. I made a promise to myself and to him that I would carry on his spirit and continue the fight where he left off."

To that end, Brandon recently held a show of his own photographs from his travels over the past five years to Amsterdam, Prague, Big Sur, New York, San Diego and other destinations. The sale of all the photographs benefited MDA. He also published a book of the photos with 100 percent of the net proceeds going to MDA.

We haven't watched GH since the Anna and Robert Scorpio years, but Brandon told us his character is involved in a cougar-ish love triangle. Might be worth watching again!

Holiday Gift Ideas - Laura Mercier Eye Book

jetsetgirls@gmail.com (The Jet Set Girls) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Can't decide if the coworker whose name you drew in the office Secret Santa is more of a silver girl or a gold? Give her both with the limited edition Laura Mercier Eye Book available at Sephora. It comes with "Silver Shine" and "Gold Glisten" eyeshadow quads, matching black and brown liners and double ended brush with a wider brush for shadow and a flat brush for liner.

One note of caution: The quads are small, so a little challenging to use. This isn't the right gift for anyone who is always in a rush.

This review was based on a free sample.