Wearing:

Ghetto and fab beauty products at the drugstore beat the bland of Sephora any day. I’ve experimented with glue-on false nails, retired my Clarisonic in favor of Garnier face wipes and aspirin scrubs, and rarely know what brand lip gloss I’m wearing  But I’d never cheap out on foundation.

Until I saw bright orange packaging pimping Physician’s Formula SPF 50 powder foundation while buying eye drops.

SPF 50?

Since I’m a blink away from wearing white gloves to protect my porcelain hands while I chauffeur my German Shepherd around in my 911, I’ll try anything SPF 50.

So I tried Physician’s Formula SPF 50 powder foundation.  And while it’s not as refined as Givenchy’s formula, or dynamic as Senna Mineral Mix powder foundation, it’s only $15, and smooth enough that no one will know.

Especially if you’re a psycho like me that layers it with Laboratoire Remede Translucent UV Coat SPF 30 and Shiseido
Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizer Cream Whitening Formula...

Stiletto Jungle has fallen hard for the new Cosabella for J.Crew intimates line.

Britney Spears is getting sued for $10 mil. over perfume. Allie is Wired has the details.

Bag Bliss took a tour and chatted it up with Monica Botkier!

Bag Snob is so excited about the re-launch of the house of Paco Rabanne and the first stage of this massive comeback is a reissue of Rabanne’s iconic chain-metal handbag, “le69,” from – when else? – 1969.

If you love scrubbing with sea salt but hate the fact that most of it ends up falling on the floor, Beauty Snob has the solution – AHAVA’s Pure Treat Deep Sea Liquid Salt.

For a bright accessory pick-me-up, Coquette loves the compact and affordable Proenza Schouler PS1 wallet.

Fashion Pulse Daily Gets a Lift at the Gym via the new Marika Magic Bra

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wearing François Pinton “Jacky” sunglasses .

Second City Style runs down the ABC’s of European daytime dressing for Fall 2011.

Shopping and Info loves the futuristic look of this Emilio Pucci sequined mesh dress on sale for 50% off.

All week long, StyleBakery is hunting down this season’s most wanted handbags for every budget.

The Beauty Stop takes a minute to discuss men’s fragrances.

The Shoe Goddess can’t wait to see Pierre Hardy’s Capsule Collection for The Gap!

Stiletto Jungle found French Vogue editor Emmanuelle Alt’s chic black jeans, as worn to a recent Vogue/ Gucci party.

Kristen Stewart is confirmed for Snow White & The Huntsman. Allie is Wired has the details.

Bag Bliss debuts the latest of Horse + Nail Handbags

For those of you who like to look polished and poised while toting your many things about town, the Longchamp croc-embossed calfskin bag at Bag Snob is the one for you.

Black lips? It just darkens the natural tone of your lips or whatever lipstick you’re wearing underneath at Beauty Snob.

Coquette loved the catwalk return of Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell at the Louis Vuitton Fall 2011 show in Paris.

Fashion Pulse Daily is falling fast and hard for the Charles Philip Shanghai Slipper

The Jet Set Girls take a peek at the super sexy Rafael Nadal for Emporio Armani commercial.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is hating Microfiber Dust mop slippers, in pink.

Second City Style walks (and talks) a moment in Tamara Mellon’s fabulous Jimmy Choo shoes!

Shopping and Info loves the Alberta Ferretti lilac dress on sale for Spring 2011.

From bright color to ’70s style, StyleBakery hunts down the top spring fashion trends for every budget.

The Beauty Stop reveals three tips for flawless mascara application.

Stiletto Jungle contemplates the new, ultra-tall 6″ Christian Louboutin Daffodile Platform Pumps.

Allie is Wired has early scoop on Bridget Jones 3, including the new skinny Bridget.

Bag Snob can envision this bag while lounging in a Parisian café.

Natura Bisse’s The Cure Sheer Eye, at Beauty Snob, is God’s gift to women of all ages!

Coquette shows you how you can wear your favorite scarf as a handbag with Via Chic.

The Jet Set Girls are fantasizing about Jimmy Choo’s new luggage!

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wearing Bio Gel Sculpture Soak-Off Gel Polish.

Two of Second City Style‘s editors duke it out over the red carpet fashions at the Oscars.

Shopping and Info loves the Ports 1961 drapey v neck jewel colored dress for Spring 2011.

StyleBakery shows us great ways to wear bright bags for spring.

The Beauty Stop takes a second look at Lady Gaga’s turn in the Mugler runway show.

The Shoe Goddess feels like she could just fly away in these Sophia Grace Suede Butterfly Pumps!

Wanting:

Nail Labo’s Presto LED gel nail system gives you soak-off gel nails under 20 minutes; instead of curing each coat under a UV light for three minutes at a time, dental-technology-based LED lights cure your nails in five seconds. Which sounds choice, considering I’m close to driving my Porsche while wearing white gloves to sunscreen my hands.

Since so few salons use Nail Labo’s Presto LED gel nail system yet, would my investing in one be ridick?

Have I pantomimed how to properly file nails for non-English-speaking manicurists?

Is getting nailed the main moving force of life on earth?

No, yes, and yes.

Wearing:

I hate getting my nails done: if the salon doesn’t stink, the talk is small and boring, and most manicurists shape nails into Chiclets or old-lady ovals.

I’ve got better ways to waste two hours — this Justin Timberlake music video, that Ayn Rand novel, this Hermes scarf on that German shepherd — so I’ve tried different ways to space out my salon visits. But acrylics cracked,  Calgel soak-off gel polish peeled,  and glue-on false nails looked cheap the morning after.  The only thing that’s lasted  well beyond seven days was Bio Gel Sculpture soak-off gel polish, which comes in over 160 colors, enhances natural nail growth, and clinically tests for five-star safety.

That whole nail health thing is nice, but mostly I dig that I had perfectly lacquered nude nails after barefeet in Honolulu, six-inch Giuseppes in Vegas, snowshoes at Sundance, slippers in the Arizona Biltmore, and blisters at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West…

Hating:

I got too lazy for the 90210 Nail Nazi’s recommended routine of Trind’s natural nail care. And daily play with my German shepherd Major Dukes rarely leaves me without a bruise, let alone the luxury of long, natural nails.

So I tried glue-on false nails: they seemed healthier than acrylics, quicker than a salon manicure, and impossible to chip.

They’re also close to impossible to put on perfectly — wait ’til you get to that last pinkie — , and the mauves, pink-and-whites, and reds of most glue-on false nails  leave you with a real tranny-cure.

Still, if you want a shortcut to lady fingers for a party, stick on these glue-on false nails in black by Royal 24 and file them down…

Stiletto Jungle thinks Olivia Palermo’s black and white animal print dress would be a chic, and affordable, wardrobe addition.

Allie is Wired has the latest about Mila Kunis’s new Oz movie role.

A surprisingly likable bag from Versace at Bag Snob!

Hourglass Aura Cheek and Lip Stains come in three shades, and they work perfectly for Beauty Snob!

Coquette says give your wardrobe a bright burst of color with one of these orange handbags.

Fashion Pulse Daily dishes on the hot accessories from the runways for fall 2011

The Jet Set Girlsare checking out Liz Taylor’s and Princess Grace’s jewels from Van Cleef and Arpels at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in NY.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wearing Faux sheepskin, hooded shawl wrap jacket.

Found: Gwyneth Paltrow’s striped Tory Burch bikini. SHEfinds is till searching for her trainer’s number, though…

Second City Style takes a look at ALL the trends from New York Fashion Week for next fall.

Shopping and Info loves the Balmain beaded sandals for Spring that Carrie Bradshaw and Sarah Jessica Parker would wear.

Backstage beauty at Altuzarra! See what the fave up-coming beauty trends are at StyleHive!

In honor of Jennifer Aniston’s new haircut, The Beauty Stop takes a look at her famous hairdo milestones.

The Shoe Goddess can never pass up a sexy red pump!

Stiletto Jungle picks the best jeans for boyish figures.

Allie is Wired takes a look at Jessica Simpson, fashion mogul.

BagBliss introduces the Dries Preston Color Blast Clutch – the interior lights up!

SNOB EXCLUSIVE! Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 Bags only at Bag Snob!

Beauty Snob shows off Runway Beauty: Proenza Schouler Fall 2011 hair by Fekkai.

At the top of Coquette’s spring essentials list are front-pocket wide-leg jeans.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is using Pong radiation-reducing iPhone 4 case by Case-Mate.

Second City Style meets the designer Inside Zac Posen’s Studio Part 2: Discussing the Collection.

Shopping and Info loves the nude Jimmy Choo sandals Jennifer Aniston wore in Just Go With It.

The Beauty Stop shows how to create the 3-D “caviar nails” from the Cushnie et Ochs runway show.

The Shoe Goddess is glad that the “granny” shoe is back in style!

Stiletto Jungle found the perfect Spring platform pump — the Report Signature Calyer Slatted Pump.

Allie is Wired has a first look at the new Britney Spears Femme Fatale album cover.

BagBliss is in love with the effortlessly cool Stella McCartney Falabella

Proenza Schouler is THE it bag designer of the moment, and Bag Snob has the perfect Keep All for you!

Beauty Snob has Cartier de Lune, a gorgeous scent to take you through late winter and into spring.

Coquette is drooling over Lucky Magazine’s February cover girl, Nicole Richie and her vintage Chanel bag collection.

Fashion Pulse Daily picks its favorite styles from the Loeffler Randall Spring 2011 Collection – which one is yours?

The Jet Set Girls are partnering with Olay to give away five Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing Systems!

KRISTOPHER DUKES is using ZEO Smartwake Alarm.

Stilettos tone your legs better than Fit Flops–science proves it! SHEfinds rounded up the very best stilettos and pumps to make your life easier.

Second City Style has two points of view in He Said/She Said: The SAG Awards Red Carpet.

Shopping and Info loves the Isabel Marant leather jacket seen on Kate Moss in Elle Magazine.

The Beauty Stop checks out the new Texas Collection by OPI.

The Shoe Goddess has found the perfect Christian Louboutin cork wedge!