Necessities à la Nina
Nineteen pairs of skinny jeans does not a wardrobe make, my dear.  The authentic accessorizer must modernize her closet with a more appropriate amalgamation.  Enter Nina Garcia with her latest work entitled The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own.  In this page turner ‘o prêt-a-porter, the industry insider and former Fashion Director of Elle Magazine gregariously presents a most formidable follow-up on her first read, The Little Black Book of Style. 

Featuring the whimsical illustrations of Ruben Toledo and classic quotes from such style icons as Diana Vreeland, Mae West, and Coco Chanel, it’s a collection of confections for a most luxurious long haul.

Because ninety-nine plus one is fine. The One Hundred, $17.95, available online at www.HarperCollins.com.

Bouquet 'o Bendel
When it comes to satisfying your senses, you’re serious.  Get a whiff of Bendelerious.  Renowned retailer Henri Bendel has cleverly partnered with Paris based niche perfume house Etat Libre d’Orange to produce its first fragrance in twenty-eight years.  Creator Antoine Lie of Givaudan brings forth a bouquet to please even the most knowing of noses.  Inspired by the woman who purveys and plays amongst the city’s stylish scene, Bendelirious features an Iris absolu and champagne base with a cherry lollipop top note.  Bubbly and bright…Bendel gets it just right.

Bendelirious Eau de Parfum, $72, available online and in stores at:
www.HenriBendel.com

Kate, Verbatim
Your pores are about to be floored.  Creator of covetable complexions Kate Somerville now launches her laudable line in Neiman Marcus stores nationwide.  Sing praise, as Somerville brings her bountiful product collection from the exclusive Melrose Avenue medi skin-clinic where she has consulted many a hip, movie-making, high-maintenance type.  For the reel deal, celebrity clients trust Somerville to keep them gorgeously glowing with her signature Skin Health Pyramid, a focused formula for achieving a healthy complexion.  The Pyramid defines and prioritizes the five fundamental elements for the maintenance of beautiful skin: Protect, Hydrate, Feed, Stimulate, and Detox.  D-vine!  Pamper thyself properly with Exfolikate, a clinic strength exfoliant with active fruit enzymes renowned for revealing a resplendent, red carpet-worthy glow.  Your skin savvy’s sure to show.

Available online at www.KateSomerville.com

Luxuriously Lilly
Ornamentation seeming ordinary?  Here ye, jaded of jewels, we’ve a rare find in mind.  Introducing, per your preferences for luxe, Lilly Porter fine jewelry.  Out of Atlanta, Lilly Porter President and Certified Private Jeweler Bess Viau produces stunning stones with fabulous fervor.  Forlorn?  Adorn!  From glowing gems, decadent diamonds, and breathtaking birthstones and beyond, the Lilly Porter collection features rocks that no femme can reasonably refuse.  It’s most relevant embellishment.

Available online at www.LillyPorter.com

Outstandingly Aware Outerwear
October brings the bliss of autumnal breezes as well as a beautifully benevolent focus on that ol’ beast, breast cancer.  In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Saks Fifth Avenue will feature a limited edition coat in support of this wonderfully worthy cause.  The terrific topper features a white lining featuring the BCRF “pink ribbon”, a special dedication label, and pink piping detail on the interior lining.  $100 of the proceeds from each sale will be donated directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  As far as worthy wardrobe additions go, it’s the breast.

Mackage’s Hope Coat, $695, available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores.