DiDi Magazine™ Blog http://didimagazine.com/blog Blog of DiDi Magazine, a free fashion, beauty and culture magazine that is published online at: www.didimagazine.com . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:00:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Pink & Paraben Free La Licious http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/09/03/pink-paraben-free-la-licious/ http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/09/03/pink-paraben-free-la-licious/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:00:06 +0000 Junior Blog Editor4 http://didimagazine.com/blog/?p=684 DiDi_Magazine_La_Licious_Sugar_Kiss

LaLicious, who has already blessed us with their amazing sugar scrubs and body butters, has introduced Sugar Kiss! A combination of citrus, rose, and vanilla aromas.  This warm new scent is sure to make you never want to leave the shower! It is also paraben and sulfate free. The best part? 15% of every Sugar Kiss purchase made online during the month of October is being donated to the Breast Cancer Research Fund! Log on now..  LaLicious and get a free 2 oz. sugar scrub with every order!

]]> http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/09/03/pink-paraben-free-la-licious/feed/ 0 Heidi Merrick Fall ‘09 http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/09/02/heidi-merrick-fall-09/ http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/09/02/heidi-merrick-fall-09/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:00:38 +0000 Junior Blog Editor4 http://didimagazine.com/blog/?p=688 DiDi_Magazine_Heidi_Merrick_Lazzar_Cecile_Lena(Heidi Merrick – L: Heidi, Lazaar R: Cecile, Lena)

Economic crisis? Says who? I am marching right into my boss’s office and asking her for a raise! “For what” she says, “Heidi Merrick of course!” This ultra feminine line boasts beautiful ruffles with a sleek side also.  The Fall line is gorgeous of course.  If you have not already figured out exactly what your going to spend your extra cash on then log on to Heidi Merrick and check out the beautiful fall collection.  A must see – the beautiful green blouse with black pencil skirt – a must for the office.

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]]> http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/09/02/heidi-merrick-fall-09/feed/ 0 Giles & Brother – Matt & Nat http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/08/31/wish-list-giles-brother-matt-nat/ http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/08/31/wish-list-giles-brother-matt-nat/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:15:36 +0000 Junior Blog Editor1 http://didimagazine.com/blog/?p=690 The following Wish List accessories emphasize simplicity through elegance and social responsibility. From vegan leather handbags to earrings you can wear any season, this wish list is for those who love minimalist accessories with a stylish streak.

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From Matt & Nat’s Pool collection, the Avril handbag is large enough to carry all the accessories you need. The Avril is made entirely out of vegan leather with faux suede lining and antique brass hardware.  Stylish but socially responsible, the outer shell of the Avril handbag is produced from 17 recycled bottles. As if wearing a super eco-friendly accessory weren’t satisfying enough, Matt & Nat is also hosting a summer sale on its website. The Avril handbag is presently $138.00, a whopping 50% off from its original price of $275.00.

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The Yvette Cut-Out Bootie is the latest by Loeffler Randall, a brand devoted to combining contemporary trends with elegance through minimalist designs. Available in gray and navy, this boot is perfect for the upcoming fall season and features a gold zipper in the rear and a cut-out instep. The Yvette is currently sold at Barneys for $575.00.

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These antique brass earrings with white mother of pearl by Giles & Brother are the ideal addition to your jewelry box this season. A shimmering oval-cut pearl is wrapped in a picture-frame web of brass for a chic and timeless look. Simple yet understatedly complex, these earrings are sold at the Giles & Brother online store for $313.00.

]]> http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/08/31/wish-list-giles-brother-matt-nat/feed/ 0 Summer Sale Edun http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/07/28/summer-sale-edun/ http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/07/28/summer-sale-edun/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:10:36 +0000 admin http://didimagazine.com/blog/?p=677 These gorgeous tops are on sale from one of our favorite eco-lables, Edun.

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(1. Preservation Top – 100 % Cotton, 2. Zig Zag Cami – 100 % Silk Charmeuse, 3. Nyasa Top – 100 % Silk Georgette, 4. Conservation Top - 100% Organic Cotton)

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(1. Brushstroke Tee, Anthropologie.com 2. Wide Bangle, Mark Davis, Barneys.com 3. FlowerColor Bronzing Podwer, EccoBella.com 4. Merriee Pump, Steve Madden, Endless.com 5. Cashmere Blend Sweater Dress, Stella McCartney, Net-a-porter.com)

]]> http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/07/27/wish-list/feed/ 0 Nature vs. Future http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/04/27/nature-vs-future/ http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/04/27/nature-vs-future/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:26:55 +0000 admin http://didimagazine.com/blog/?p=630 I just came across this fantastic NY designer this morning, Nina Valenti owner of Nature vs. Future.  Their eco-conscious design approach is par for the times.  The line’s focus is centered around the “constant struggle between nature and future, a pressure between organic forces and technological one.”


Classic Cut Out Dress w/Obi Belt, $288


Classic Shirtdress w/Pleated Detail Armhole, $288


Mock Tunic Dress w/ Obi Belt, $258


Split NeckTunic/Dress w/Pleated Armhole Detail, $288.

Fine more Nature vs. Future pieces at Nimli.


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]]> http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/02/04/facelift/feed/ 0 DiDo ‘Safe Trip Home’ http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/01/15/dido-safe-trip-home/ http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/01/15/dido-safe-trip-home/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:00:33 +0000 admin http://didimagazine.com/blog/?p=331 I could not wait to revisit ‘Dido.’  So many fantastic college memories surround her ‘No Angel‘ album.

Don’t miss tracks ‘Don’t Believe in Love’ and ‘Quiet Times.’

Another favorite track is ‘I Eat Dinner’ performed by DiDo and Rufus Wainwright off of the ‘Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason‘ soundtrack.

For more ‘Heard’ picks, download/view issues of DiDi Magazine here.


]]> http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/01/15/dido-safe-trip-home/feed/ 0 Khuraira Lash Lengthening Mascara http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/01/14/khuraira-lash-lengthening-mascara/ http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/01/14/khuraira-lash-lengthening-mascara/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:00:28 +0000 admin http://didimagazine.com/blog/?p=339 There is nothing that makes eyes pop like a great mascara.

This “lash lengthening mascara” by Khuraira, a new beauty line developed by industry veteran Khuraira, lengthens and curves lashes producing an enviable finish.


]]> http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/01/14/khuraira-lash-lengthening-mascara/feed/ 0 Best of Balm, Part 6 http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/01/12/best-of-balm-part-6/ http://didimagazine.com/blog/2009/01/12/best-of-balm-part-6/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:38 +0000 admin http://didimagazine.com/blog/?p=379 Finally, some colored balms and glosses!

If you recall, all Peacekeeper Cause-Metics profits after taxes, are used to support women’s health advocacy and human rights issues, so we are off to a great start with this glossy colored balm already.

Now add ingredients such as folic acid, menthol, and vitamin C which are thought to help produce a glossy finish and increase circulation to the lips in order to reduce the look of fine lines.

These tinted, scented and SPF 17 lip glosses from The Balm provide a perfect touch of sparkly color while protecting against damaging UV rays.  These balms also moisturize and nourish lips with jojoba and beeswax.

This tinted and plumping balms from The Balm create fuller lips with natural ingredients, such as folic acid, menthol, and vitamin C.  This special formulation of ingredients results in increased circulation to the lips and a reduction in the look of fine lines.

For the full Best of Balm article, visit DiDi Magazine for a free online magazine download.



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