Ever wonder how celebs shoulders look so strong when they were these gorgeous (but heavy gowns)? Well, I’ve got the secret for you! It’s called “The Natural” and it’s available starting Thursday on herroom.com

It’s a shoulder pad that hooks onto your bra!

I especially love it with the one shoulder look.

Lawyers + Cupcakes= True Love??

As many of you dolls know I graduated from the infamous New York Law School or NYLS as I lovingly call it. I took the Bar Exam and now work as a lawyer by day. While studying those last excruciating months my friend and I always joked about quitting and just opening up a cupcake shop! Well, Lev Ekster,  a fewllow NYLS alum has done just that!

Cupcake Stop is his creation. After he graduated he decided to ditch the bar exam and the meager offerings of the legal job market and  start Cupcake Stop, a the first mobile cupcake shop that brings NY’ers cupcakes on their own terms. The truck travels around the city and sells cupcakes to starving citygoers. You can even follow them on Twitter to find out where they’ll be delving out their delicious treats.

For those of you who know me, I’m quite the cupcake connoisseur. I’m an avid fan of the tiny treat and have them almost weekly. The best part though is how delicious they are. Honestly, the cupcakes put Magnolia and Buttercup to shame. In my opinion Magnolia’s cupcakes are dry and rock hard, I honestly don’t even eat them when I’m given them for free–and let me tell you, turning down free food is NOT a strength of mine. Buttercup’s frosting keeps me coming back but their cake is nothing to brag about. These cupcakes are divine. The frosting tastes like what my grandma used to make, it’s THAT good.

They also have the funnest flavors around!!  Brownie cheesecake, Key Lime, German Chocolate, Funfetti, Fluffernutter, Peppermint Chocolate, Black and white cookie cupcakes, Banana chocolate chip, Strawberry Shortcake and more! (and of course the usual suspects as well.)

I just couldn’t believe how fresh they were. Yum!! Find out when they’ll be in your hood below:

Open Monday thru Sunday:

Monday
(9am – 6pm):
Lexington and 87th Street*

Wednesday
(8am – 6pm):
Midtown – 47th Street and 3rd Avenue*

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
(9am – 7pm):
Flatiron – 5th Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Street*

Saturday
(9am – 6pm):
Soho – Broadway & Spring*

Sunday
(9am – 7pm)
Lexington and 87th Street*

My New Fave Twilight Barbies!!

Growing up I was obsessed with Barbies (forgiving a brief hairdresser stage where I enjoyed giving my friend’s Barbies haircuts, never mine of course–please! I loved MINE too much.) Nowadays the people over at Barbie are even reaching out to their adult fans and we likey!

Barbie now has a blog and has just named her Top 10 Women to Watch of 2010!

The 10 Women to Watch are female leaders that are an inspiration for girls all over the world. They are women across ages, ethnicities and industries that have achieved amazing success and show us that anything is possible if you dream big.

For now, Barbie has shared the first nine of the women on her list. The tenth woman will be announced in February along with the unveiling of Barbie’s 125th career, which will be chosen by your votes at www.barbie.com/vote! Wonder what I’m talking about? Well, this is my fave Barbie thing yet!

Barbie has had just about every career you could dream of, well almost! So Barbie is letting YOU vote for what you want her to dabble in next!

Choose from an environmentalist, surgeon, architect, computer engineer, or news anchor.

Don’t forget to cast your vote here! I voted Computer Engineer, but I’m a blogger, go figure!

Also, follow Barbie on Twitter (@BarbieStyle) and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/barbie) for more exciting updates on her career! Also, check out her blog for additional info on her 10 Women to Watch!

To me, an organized, compulsive freak–Erin Condren’s life planners look awesome.They are a little pricey but they’re adorable and would make a great gift for your girlfriends.I haven’t seen one in person but they look adorbs.

Get stylized and organized with Erin Condren’s 2010 Life Planner! www.erincondren.com offers fun, creative styles and color ways to choose from making each planner 100% personalized and unique for the chic girl on-the-go! The convenient size and elastic band for “quickflips” as well as the large daily views and “to-do” side bar make it possible to juggle all the work and personal events that life throws your way.

Right now they’re 25% off…just enter PLAN25 at check out and you are all set!

Visit Erin Condren’s Website for purchase!

A few weeks ago I was approached by Skin MD Natural,  a company that claimed to have a moisturizer that was different than all other moisturizers. As usual, the lawyer in me was skeptical. I received the sample just as my skin was having a breakdown and thirsting for moisture in the dead of winter like never before.  I tried all of my many moisturizers first and when they didn’t work I decided to try Skin MD Natural.

Unlike most moisturizers, which are artificial, Skin MD natural doesn’t just add moisture to the surface it helps repair the skin’s natural barrier against moisture robbing irritants. Continued use of artificial moisturizers can cause the skin to actually begin producing less of its own natural oils, thinking that the skin has enough moisture. This can cause skin to form a dependence on the moisturizer for hydration–which has always been my biggest nightmare. Skin MD Natural breaks the dry skin cycle by working to help restore skin’s natural protective abilities by bonding to the outer layer of skin, strengthening skins natural barrier against toxins and irritants that can dry the skin, while locking in the skin’s natural oils.

Does it actually do that? I’m not sure but my skin hasn’t been flaking since I started to use it.

Even more importantly–all ingredients are considered to be of food grade and are also on the FDA’s most safe list. It is free of harmful fragrances, parabens, and colorants making it hypoallergenic.

Click here to shop online for Skin MD Natural products.

I’m as depressed as you would think a 29-year old would be who is still having frequent breakouts. I also hate hate hate smothering my face in acne products that are spattered with chemicals and other drying agents.  Enter Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions.

I’m so excited that my fave brand, Burt’s Bees stepped into this arena. Here is  quick run-down:

It helps control acne without causing irritation. When I used Clearisil on the other side of my face on similar blemishes my face was far dryer than the Burt’s Bees side.

The key ingrediant is still Salicylic acid, which is derived from Willow Bark in Burt’s product. In most other acne products it’s synthetic, which truly scares me.  It also has Tea Tree extract which soothes the skin.

It is $9.99 for a small .26 fl. oz.  bottle (recyclable glass bottle–wahoo!). It is pretty small and kind of goes quickly if you’re not careful but to me the extra few bucks is worth it for a more natural and healthy product.

This is sold wherever your fave Burt’s Products are sold. Even many Bed Bath and Beyonds carry them (and you can bring your handy dandy 20% off coupons and save a bundle!)