Web Snob June 3rd, 2011

The Lanvin cross-body evening bag is a cagey character - it's also an essential - and this one at Bag Snob is simply fab!

Garnier has done frugal snobs the big favor of creating a product that's in-line with the Clarisonic brush (Beauty Snob is a major devotee) for a minute fraction of the price.

Coquette loves the trend-setting style of Pippa Middleton wearing her Modalu Pippa Bag, which is now available for pre-order.

Fashion Pulse Daily gets ready for fun in the sun with Tocca Stella SPF 30+ Sunscreen Towelettes at The Plaza Beauty

The Jet Set Girls try out three new summer hairstyles from Fekkai.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is hating Zeno Hot Spot Blemish Remover.

Second City Style is thrilled summer weather is finally here! Here are some of our favorite trends for summer days & nights!

Shopping and Info wants these Maison Martin Margiela twist front sandals for the summer as seen on Miley Cyrus.

StyleBakery shows us 3 styling tips to update your summer look

Want to go to the biggest fashion block party in LA? Stylehive is giving away two tickets to the Billabong 5th Annual Design For Humanity!

The Shoe Goddess thinks you can't go wrong with the Yves Saint Laurent "Palais" Pump!

An Easy Trick to Brighten Your Smile from e.l.f.

Who knew that burnt toast was worth anything? According to the E.L.F. website, charcoal in burnt toast is an effective tooth whitener. Just pound a few slices into powder and add a few drops of peppermint oil. Brush with that mixer and you'll have some pearly whites! 

Summer's a perfect time to pick up this uber affordable Essential Hypershine Gloss Box from e.l.f. which is only $5 for five great colors in a twist up applicator that won't melt in your beach bag like lipstick. We chose the Summer Ready collection with pinks ranging from Bubblegum to Strawberry. 

Jet Blue's Celebrity Baggage Auction

Here's your chance to travel like the stars—or at least with their baggage. Celebrities including Jessica Simpson, Kellan Lutz and Rosario Dawson donated their used luggage to Jet Blue's Celebrity Baggage Auction to benefit DoSomething.org a group that helps kids across the country. That's Jessica's well used bag, above and Kelly Osbourne's below.

Each bag includes two round trip tickets on Jet Blue and of course you won't have to pay to check your new bag in as the first bag is always free.

In addition, Jet Blue is giving away bags and tickets on its Facebook fan page. For every entry received, Jet Blue donates $1 to DoSomething.org. Talk about a win-win! The auctions end June 6.

Review: Lincoln MKX

When my hubby decided to ride his bicycle out 100 miles from Babylon, New York to Montauk for the Montauk Century, it was the perfect excuse to take a road trip. Someone needed to drive our bags out after all and I'm not up to cycling 100 miles in one day. (That's him above, right after crossing the finish line. Go, Leo!) We used the trip as the opportunity to test drive the 2011 Lincoln MKX Crossover SUV. We went big because we knew we needed a big car to get his bicycle home in.

One of the first questions a friend of mine asked when I told her that's what we drove was if I was intimidated to drive such a big car. And the answer is an even bigger N-O. The car has so many safety features including small lights on the side view mirrors that light up when another car is nearby and it's not safe to change lanes, blinking lights on your dashboard if you get too close to the car in front of you (not that I did that), as well as an automatic display of what's behind you as you reverse (below).

In addition to all the safety features, I loved the built in GPS which displays on the same screen as when you reverse AND on your dashboard. I found it much easier to follow directions when they were right in front of me (lower right).

The trip to Montauk, for me at least, if not my husband on his bicycle, was one of the easiest and most enjoyable in my life. I'm sure it was partly because it was early on a Sunday and there was no traffic, but the Lincoln MKX had a lot to do with it. The seats are super-comfy and have heating and cooling options, I could relax knowing I wouldn't get lost with the easy-to-follow GPS and the HD stereo had a jack from my iPhone cord so I could easily listen to my tunes (it charges your phone, too!). It was the first time I can remember that MORE time had actually passed than I thought while driving.

Other factors I loved about the Lincoln MKX are:

• its dual sun roofs—even when you're in the back, you feel like you have  room to move and breathe,
• the driver and passenger temperature controls so there's no arguing about who is too hot and too cold,
• the ambient lighting 
• and the multi-sized cup holders.

The car had a nice pick up—when you stepped on the gas it actually goes. All in all, I heartily recommend the Lincoln MKX.

A Peek Inside Lacey Ryan's Carry On Bag

Today we're peeking inside the carry on bag of jewelry designer, Lacey Ryan. Her pieces are designed to bring luck, protection and strength to the wearer. Here's what she travels with:

What type of carry on bag do you use?

Whichever bag is closest at the moment with the most room possible!

What are some of your favorite beauty products when traveling?

I always travel with Smashbox tinted moisturizer because I find my skin getting really dry after a long day of traveling and Smith’s Rosebud Salve

What type of music do you like to listen to on the plane?

I like to feel relaxed when traveling and escape into the music. Right now on my iPod is Mumford and Sons, The Temper Trap, Beduoin, Soundclash, The XX, Coldwar Kids, Bon Iver and of course, Adele

Any favorite or recent plane reads?

I like to stock up on magazines in the airport.

What type of sweater or wrap do you usually travel with?

I always have a super soft and large jersey knit scarf

Any favorite plane snacks?

Pretzels and Sour Patch Kids for a mix of sweet and salty

Anything else that you always travel with?

I always travel with a couple of sets of Lacey Ryan bracelets so I can have to mix, match and stack throughout my trip. I also always have my jewelry tools with me...you never know!