Fashion Fair's "Jumping The Broom" Collection

Fashion Fair launched the Jumping the Broom Beauty Collection as the official cosmetics partner of the movie with the same name. The collection is packed with fun and easy colors to take you from day to summer nights. Glosses and shadows are reasonably priced at $14 to $17 and are available at Macy's.

OPI and Pirates of the Caribbean 4

Johnny Depp is as oddly charming as ever as Jack Sparrow in his fourth Pirates on the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides opening tomorrow, May 20th. This time Penelope Cruz joins him as pirate Angelica on a search for the Fountain of Youth. We hear the filming was complicated since Penelope found out she was pregnant just a couple of weeks before starting.

OPI launched a series of polishes in conjunction with Pirates which ...“were inspired by a world filled with mythical mermaids, gleaming treasure, and high-seas adventure. With shades ranging from sage and lavender to khaki gray and pastel pink, these colors are evocative of a warm, tropical setting, with a classic nautical influence,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP and Artistic Director. Our favorites are the rosy Sparrow Me The Drama and the lilac hued Planks A Lot. Also new is Silver Shatter which gives a two textured graffiti-inspired finish when worn over any dry polish. Available now at salons and retailers.

Pirates of the Caribbean Colors: Mermaid's Tears, Steady As She Rose, Planks A Lot, Sparrow Me The Drama, and Stranger Tides (missing from picture are Silver Shatter and Skull and Glossbones)

Bridesmaids: The Countdown Is On!

We know what we're doing Friday night! The countdown is on to the release of Bridesmaids the movie—and this restricted trailer makes us want to see it even more. What's better than a bachelorette party, John Hamm in bed and puppies?

If you have your own wedding to attend this summer—as a bride, bridesmaid or guest—you'll definitely want to grab this Urban Decay Urban Bride Kit. The kit was created in honor of the movie and contains everything you need to look—and stay—gorgeous on any big day. It includes: 

• Eyeshadow Primer Potion—we don't bother wearing eyeshadow without it.
• Razor Sharp Ultra-Definition Finishing Powder—for an airbrushed look.
• Supercurl Curling Mascara
•  Lip Junkie Lip Gloss in Midnight Cowboy - to wear alone or over lipstick.
• All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
• Marshmallow Sparkling Lickable Body Powder 

The kit retails for $42 and is available at ULTA and select Macy’s. Or, online at Ulta.com, Sephora.com and UrbanDecay.com.

Behind the Scenes at the Bridesmaids Harper's Bazzar Shoot

Anders Overgaard for Harper's Bazaar

We're just weeks away from the most anticipated wedding of the year—no, not that one over in London, Maya Rudolph's in the new Bridesmaids movie. Stars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper are featured in the May issue of Harper's Bazaar. Check out the hilar video below where the ladies discuss the dangers of drinking and shopping, a problem we know only too well from our own girls' trips. Bridesmaids hits theaters on May 13.

Water for Elephants Review

After the movie and our RPattz sighting with Amber and Dina.

Until last night, I was on Team Jacob. But sitting three rows behind Robert Pattinson at the Water for Elephants' premiere for two hours in the dark of the New York's Zigfeld Theater—and I've seen the light. He's beyond handsome in real life—much more so than on screen—and fills out a white shirt very nicely.

So how was the movie? I read the book and am about the only person I know who wasn't a huge fan. The author of the book is a woman and the narrator, Jacob, (RPattz in the movie), always felt flat and forced to me on paper. On screen that wasn't an issue. Add in a very Marlene Dietrich-esque Reese Witherspoon, gorgeous clothes and a frisky elephant who can't keep her hands off Robert and it makes for a very enjoyable, if slightly slow, two hours. I'm sure this movie will be a huge hit thanks to all the legions of RPattz fans.

Now, back to Robert Pattinson, the person. He seemed nervous while watching the film. (I can only imagine what it's like to see yourself and months of hard work on the big screen in front of an audience!) He ran his fingers through his hair several times, fidgeted a lot and even got up to get his own popcorn (Dina walked by right by him on her way back from the ladies!!). He was at the premiere with girlfriend Kristen Stewart, who is just on this side of painfully skinny--you can see the outline of her shoulder bones clearly. They didn't smooch or even chat much during the movie. I think it's a sign they're not happy together—giving hope to the rest of us!

We also saw Reese Witherspoon at the premiere. She was originally seated behind RPattz, but her handlers moved her shortly after the movie started and we didn't see her again. He's so tall, maybe she couldn't see the screen?

A big thanks to Dove Visible Care Body Wash, which sponsored the red carpet at the Water for Elephants screening and kindly extended my invitation. As Megan from Daily Makeover pointed out, at one point in the movie, Robert Pattinson's character says, "The first thing you notice about a woman is her skin." I've long been a fan of Dove body washes and Visible Care is a new favorite. It really does leave my skin feeling softer and more moisturized after every shower.

Bridesmaids: The Trailer

Here's another reason we can't wait for spring: the release of Bridesmaids, the movie. The movie, starring Maya Rudolph as the bride and Kristen Wiig as her maid of honor doesn't open until May, but the trailer gives a sneak peek at the hilarity that awaits. We especially love the ideas they have for the bachelorette party!

Chateau Marmont Is Getting Ready for the Spotlight

Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere is her latest hotel-based drama and is rumored to do for Chateau Marmont what Lost in Translation did for the Park Hyatt Tokyo. Not that the Chateau Marmont needs the help—it has regularly made the gossip columns since the days of Greta Garbo and Marilyn Monroe. And as Sofia told the New York Times about the Andre Balazs hotel, “When I started writing my script I thought of this bad-boy character, and thought, ‘Of course he has to live at the Chateau.’ ” We can’t wait to see the movie, which opens on December 22.

The Tourist: Something Juicy to Look Forward To

After Burlesque, the next movie on our radar is The Tourist which features the two of the most successful and sexy stars in our book: Johnny Depp (sigh) and Angelina Jolie. The movie was shot in Paris and Venice, making the locations as gorgeous as the actors. The movie opens December 10th, 2010. We hope The Tourist lives up to the promise!


Preview courtesy of http://www.thetourist-movie.com/

OPI Burlesque

We can't wait for the opening of Burlesque starring divalicious Cher and Christina Aguilera. Until November 24, we'll have to make do with the glittery, glam Burlesque line from OPI. Sparkle-icious (below) is sure to be a best seller for the holidays! Available on Amazon.

Eat, Pray, Love-Inspired Spa Treatments

We're so over all the Eat, Pray, Love hype, we may skip the movies and head to the spa instead. Our pals over at Spa Week compiled a list of Eat, Pray, Love-inspired spa treatments. Doesn't getting a decadent rose and chocolate facial sound like a better way to spend an afternoon than a movie and a bucket of popcorn?

Photos from Eclipse

Eclipse was our favorite in all the Twilight series--we loved all the background on the Cullen clan and that Bella and Edward finally worked through there issues. Not to mention that Edward is in it a whole lot more than in New Moon, which means we'll get plenty of more photos like this one or Robert Pattinson. Thanks BettyConfidential for the roundup!

Sex and the City 2: Our Review

We had low expectations for Sex and the City 2 because the trailer portrayed the plot as slim and the early reviews cut it no slack, so we were surprised we enjoyed it as much as we did.  Of course, there's no denying we are gaga for fashion, the New York lifestyle, and the importance of a handful of close girlfriends.

We went to a screening on Wednesday night sponsored by Coty and Sarah Jessica Parker's new fragrance SJPNYC.  In our eyes, the two biggest stars of this movie were the fashion and the locations.  You couldn't count SJP's outfits, in fact it would make a good drinking game.  We spent lots of time over dinner dissecting the movie's styles so the fashion made its impression on us.

After an awkward beginning where contrived plot lines and tired banter jostled us around aimlessly, our fave foursome takes off on a first class trip to Abu Dhabi  (Morocco was beautiful in the role of Abu Dhabi).  The girls stayed in the Amanenja hotel and scenes with Aidan were shot at the new Mandarin Oriental.

The plot thickened in the last twenty minutes or so and carried the girls back home and back to their lives.  We wish the entire movie were more clever and engaging;  but we still encourage all of our girlfriends to go; but do your better halves a favor and leave them behind.  Unless they're fans of haute couture and scantily clad Australian jocks, the payback would be too big.

See where we stayed for our SATC 2/birthday extravaganza.

Sunday Night Film Club at the Crosby Street Hotel

The Crosby Street Hotel is on our short list of places to see in NYC.  Located in Soho and featured in the this month's Conde Nast "Hot List," it's the newest addition to the British Firmdale group which includes standouts like Covet Garden, the Haymarket and the Soho Hotel, all in London.  Come on a Sunday night to take advantage of the lowest room rates and take part in the Sunday Night Film Club (non-guests are welcome as well).  It takes place in the Crosby Street's ninety-nine seat screening room and features a short film followed by a recently run film.  Upcoming features are Crazy Heart, Shutter Island, and Invictus.  You can either choose the $50 plan which comes with a three course dinner or the $25 ticket which includes a cocktail and bar plate.  This is great way to check out a new hotel and see a movie you missed in the big theaters.

Eat, Pray, Love preview

We'll admit, when we first heard Julia Roberts was set to play Elizabeth Gilbert in the movie version of Eat, Pray, Love, we were pretty skeptical; but the preview--including Julia--looks pretty damn fantastic. It opens August 13.

On Our Radar: Alice In Wonderland at NYC's Dream Hotel

While the movie has gotten mixed reviews, we think the Alice in Wonderland Package at NYC's Dream ( shown below) or Night Hotel still sound like a hoot.

Included in the package are:

• Two tickets to Alice in Wonderland at IMAX theater
• Two tickets to the MoMA Tim Burton exhibition  
• Alice in Wonderland themed playing cards
• Copy of the books Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass
• Adult Tea-party turn-down service

Pricing starts at $277 + tax for one night, or $426 + tax for two nights.

Leap Year in Ireland

While we're not about to go see Leap Year for the plot (Don't you hate when the trailer gives away the predictable-anyway ending?), we may go to watch the scenery of Ireland. According to IMDB, the movie was filmed in Dublin, the Aran Islands, Connemara and Wicklow National Park.

It's Complicated in Santa Barbara

Or is it?

Yes, It's Complicated is set in Santa Barbara, and some scenes are shot there; but much of the movie was shot in NYC and Thousand Oaks, Ca.  That didn't stop the Santa Barbara Visitors' Bureau from creating an It's Complicated website which points to the Santa Barbara Magazine interview with writer and director Nancy Meyers, the production notes, and a gallery of photos.  You can also link to movie tours based on Sideways, which did wonders for tourism in the Santa Barbara wine country.

In her interview, Meyers discusses why she chose Santa Barbara for It's Complicated:  "the natural beauty everywhere you look, the state of mind I feel when I'm there, the calm...It feels as close to the good life as you can get."

As for us, we love Santa Barbara and drove up for some shopping last time we were in LA.  Maybe we'll head up when we're there in February too.

Rachel McAdams on the Cover of Vogue

We capped off our holiday season by catching Sherlock Holmes, which was exciting and entertaining.  Rachel McAdams was perfect as an international jewel thief, con-artist, and Sherlock Holmes' love interest.  Her brightly colored dresses- even her lip color- stood out in the otherwise gray canvas of the movie like her shoes and dress in the picture above.

You can read more about the very private Rachel McAdams in Vogue this month.  She lives in Canada where she's from and leads an inspiring eco-friendly lifestyle.  In fact, she started GreenIsSexy, a blog dedicated to green living, with a couple of her girlfriends.  Her comments in Vogue convinced us she's our kind of woman.  First a perfect day for her would be:  "Get up. Go to the grocery store. Go out to the movies. Do a little work on the Web site."  Sounds perfect!

And next she explains her philosophy on purchases:  "I don't really desire things. I prefer to spend my money on experiences, on meals or travel." Us too, in fact  we're busy planning  trips  to LA,  Vail and Miami.  Rest assured, there were trade-offs involved in making those happen; but we have no regrets.

Photo credit: Mario Testino for Vogue

The Inspiration Behind the Princess and the Frog

We're never too old to enjoy a good princess movie, especially when it's getting amazing reviews and features a plucky heroine who aspires to open a restaurant as part of her happily ever after. Making it a true must-see, the Princess and the Frog is set in our beloved New Orleans and is inspired by some of the real life notables of Crescent City, namely Leah Chase. Leah is the famed 86-year old chef and co-owner of Dooky Chase who famously cooked up fried chicken with Julia Child. We have yet to eat at Dooky Chase, but we plan on it next time we're in town.

Read more about the chef who inspired Taina in the Princess and the Frog.

On Our Radar: Coco Before Chanel Trips

Since the movie Coco Before Chanel didn't get the best reviews, maybe the best way to walk in Mademoiselle Chanel's quilted shoes is to travel to Paris on the French Experience Coco Before Chanel Tour. Included in the 2-night $1,750+ trip is two nights at the Ritz, where Chanel lived from 1934 to 1971. For an extra charge, you can stay in the Ritz's Coco Chanel suite (below), which has been restored to the grandeur of Coco's day. Also included in the tour is breakfast, roundtrip transportation from and to the airport, entrance to the Arts Decoratifs and lunch at the Angelina tea house, where Coco used to sup. Be sure to leave room for the hot chocolate!