Don’t even get me started on my faveeeeeeeee jacket brand eva! Usually I have to visit every boutique in Manhattan to ensure that I see each and every beauteous jacket these guys have to offer before I make my purchase but for the month of September they’ll all be under one glorious roof!

This is my jacket, which is obvs the most awesomest of the awesome:

We could deal without the model (or her weird hair) but this is the best coat. It hasn’t pilled the slightest and it is sooooooooo freaking warm. People can hardly believe how heavy it is when they try to pick it up, it’s literally heavy. I wore it as a winter jacket and will continue to wear its timeless style until it’s threadbare.

Shop the Pop-up store to find your own Mack-Dreamy coat!

WHAT: Fashion house Mackage, known for its impeccable tailoring with a sexy edge, will host a pop-up location in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District opening tomorrow, September 1.  Co-founders and designers Eran Elfassy and Elisa Dahan will showcase their luxe wool coats, exquisite leathers, sleek trenches, sophisticated puffys and unique packables.

PROMOTIONS: Win It: Every customer who purchases a coat at this location (September 1 - 30) will automatically be entered to win a free coat for the Spring and Fall seasons*

Win It: Every customer who purchases a coat at this location (September 1 - 30) will automatically be entered to win a free blow out at the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon**

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Fashion’s Night Out – September 10:

Fashion Authority Phillip Bloch will provide free seasonal fashion tips and head-to-toe, one-on-one style consultations from 7-9PM

Serge Normant at the John Frieda Salon will provide free blow-outs for customers in-store from 6-9PM

Internationally renowned model Irina Lazareanu will spin tunes in-store to continue the festivities as shoppers browse Mackage’s newest Fall styles from 9-11PM

WHEN: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 – Store opens to the public

Thursday, September 10, 2009 - Fashion’s Night Out at Mackage

WHERE:

Mackage

829 Washington Street (Meatpackie!)

NYC
212.255.3807

11AM – 7PM Monday: Saturday

12PM – 6PM: Sunday

We’ll see you there! (The coat below, not you)

With the Fashion’s Night Out only a few weeks away, it was only a matter of time before the most famous names in the industry got involved. With the help of MAC Cosmetics and Estee Lauder, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashley Olsen, Diddy, Zac Posen, Alexander Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Anna Wintour, Diane von Furstenberg and more joined forces in this promotional video aimed to help put the fun back in shopping!

Go to People to read the whole story and find out how you can participate!

Read on to hear about free makeovers, exclusive in-store concerts, glorious gift bags, cocktails, and designer manicures the below brands are honoring Fashion’s Night Out in a big way.
THE PLAZA BEAUTY BY WARREN-TRICOMI

In celebration of this event, The Plaza Beauty by Warren-Tricomi is offering visitors rare access to the sought-after experts and cult icons behind the elite brands carried at The Plaza Beauty. Expert makeup artists from Smashbox and Becca will be on site for makeup consultations as well as representatives from Sjal and Comfort Zone will be on hand to provide mini facials, hand massages and treatments using their legendary formulas. Renowned stylists Joel Warren and Edward Tricomi will be presenting hair demonstrations to showcase fall’s key trends. We will also be providing deluxe samples courtesy of Lisa Hoffman Skincare, Tocca, Revitalash, Luzern Skincare, Kai, Santa Maria Novella, MLAB and Sponge Skincare. You can also receive the chance to win a Day of Beauty at the Warren-Tricomi Salon at The Plaza and a custom-made hair piece from Lucia Hair Designs.

JURLIQUE

In honor of Fashion Night Out, Jurlique will be offering a free, full-size cleanser with any purchase of two products or more (a $40 value). Certified biodynamic and made with pure-living botanicals, Jurlique has become a favorite among fashionistas and celebrities such as Kate Moss, Gemma Ward, Kate Hudson, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Visit their two New York City locations: Madison Avenue and West Broadway (Soho) for your opportunity to experience beauty by nature.

SALLY HANSEN

Sally Hansen manicurists will be on hand offering complimentary manicures at Tracy Reese’s store in honor of Fashion’s Night Out. Specially created Sally Hansen shades have walked Tracy Reese’s runway for the past 7 seasons in addition to the limited edition nail polish collections inspired by Tracy’s collections for each season as well.

MACKAGE

Stop by Mackage’s first ever retail boutique for an intimate soiree to welcome the Fall season and the latest collection of luxe wool coats, exquisite leathers, sleek trenches, sophisticated puffys and unique packables. Mackage will host an evening of shopping and style: from 7-9pm, fashion authority Phillip Bloch provides seasonal fashion tips and head-to-toe, one-on-one style consultations and from 9-11pm, internationally renowned model Irina Lazareanu spins tunes in-store to continue the festivities as shoppers browse Mackage’s newest Fall styles. All night, shoppers will have the opportunity to enter to win a coat for the Spring and Fall 2010 seasons from Mackage*, as well as other great exclusives.

* Prize will be redeemable on www.mackage.com. The winner will receive two coats for the time period between December 2009 and December 2010, each valued at up to $700.

C.O. BIGELOW

C.O. Bigelow, the oldest Apothecary in America will be offering a complimentary vintage soda fountain. When C.O. Bigelow first opened, they used to serve soda at this staple New York landmark that has seen the likes of everyone from Mark Twain and Eleanor Roosevelt to Kelly Ripa and Sarah Jessica Parker. For Fashion’s Night Out, C.O. Bigelow will also be handing out free Mentha Lip Shines, the number one selling lip gloss in America.

KORRES

KORRES: FASHION’S NIGHT OUT / DETOX BUBBLES, CUPCAKES & MORE

Head to the Korres stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn on Thursday, September 10th for an evening of cocktails and makeovers. Both stores will feature ‘Detox Bubbles, Cupcakes & More’ for guests to enjoy as they CELEBRATE a night of fashion. The stores will include a detox bar serving complimentary antioxidant-infused cocktails based on the Greek skincare brand’s natural ingredients – Wild Rose, Pomegranate, Thyme Honey & Sugar Crystal – along with delicious cupcakes also ‘packed’ with natural ingredients. Attendees can detox on the outside as well with a Korres makeover or advice on how to wear VOGUE’s hottest color looks of the season using ‘green’ make-up. All guests will receive a gift bag including global bestsellers and Korres favorites selected by the VOGUE beauty team. Complimentary makeovers can be pre-booked by visiting korresusa.com/news

KORRES MANHATTAN / 110 Wooster St. [btw Prince & Spring, SoHo, NY]

KORRES BROOKLYN / 140 Montague St. [btw Clinton & Henry, Brooklyn, NY]

ERYN BRINIÈ

In celebration of the global brand’s arts platform, eryn brinié will host an intimate performance by recording artist Kate Earl. Singer-songwriter Kate Earl represents the artistic, expressive young women to whom the brand speaks – those with a visionary, curious spirit and nonconformist attitude. Earl will perform songs in-store from her self-titled debut album, the #1 pop album on iTunes just one day after its August 18th debut. Underscoring the brand’s position as a supporter of emerging talent in art and design, eryn brinié will also host an open call in August for creative students in New York City to submit designs for the store’s window display using Fashion’s Night Out T-shirts, ultimately selecting one student to design the flagship’s window for this evening.

COOL DOWN AND FRESHEN UP

WITH AMOREPACIFIC FACIALS

AT SEPHORA IN SOHO

Cool down this summer with complete refreshment courtesy of AMOREPACIFIC, only at the Sephora SoHo store on Thursday, August 20th. Offering complimentary facials by an AMOREPACIFIC aesthetician, Sephora SoHo is your destination to cool off and refresh your complexion.

An AMOREPACIFIC celebrity aesthetician will be providing mini facials all day, giving visitors a skin-fortifying treatment and an AMOREPACIFIC regimen tailored to their skin type. Offering Sephora shoppers access to a renowned facialist’s expertise that previously has only been available on the AMOREPACIFIC Beauty Gallery & Spa’s exclusive spa menu, the all-day event provides visitors with the celebrity treatment. The facials infuse skin with the powerful, nutrient-rich Asian botanicals formulated in every AMOREPACIFIC product, creating the perfect synergy between science and nature.

AMOREPACIFIC skin care experts will also be on hand to offer skin care consultations.

WHO: AMOREPACIFIC

WHAT: Complimentary AMOREPACIFIC facial

WHERE: Sephora SoHo

555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Between Prince & Spring Streets

WHEN: Thursday, August 20th, 2009

1:00pm – 7:00pm

Please call 212-625-1309 for more information

For over 60 years, AMOREPACIFIC has drawn on traditional Asian beauty secrets and healthy indigenous botanicals to promote beauty and wellness. Using the highest level of care to cultivate the highest quality ingredients, AMOREPACIFIC ensures the purity of ingredients from planting to purchase. Botanicals like green tea, 6-year-old Korean red ginseng, matsutake mushrooms and nutrient-rich bamboo sap are formulated to nourish the skin as they have nourished the body for centuries. Used in the signature TIME RESPONSE collection, antioxidant-rich green tea is at the heart of AMOREPACIFIC’s total health vision of skincare. AMOREPACIFIC uses green tea plants harvested from AMOREPACIFIC-owned and -operated green tea gardens on Jeju Island off the coast of Korea. Visit www.amorepacific.com to discover more.

Lucky Style Spotter Event

Be styled by a Lucky magazine denim expert for a Lucky Style Spotter photo shoot.
Also enjoy complimentary blowouts, makeup consultations and refreshments.
Thursday, August 6, 6 to 8

Score a Saks Gift Card when you shop women’s and men’s contemporary denim. Get a $50 Saks Gift Card when you spend $250* or a $100 Saks Gift Card when you spend $500 in women’s or men’s contemporary denim.*
Thursday, August 6 to Sunday, August 9
For more information, please call 212.940.4973.

Doo.Ri Personal Appearance

Wednesday, August 12

Meet designer Doo.Ri as she presents the Fall 2009 Collection.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 212.940.2544.

Christian Siriano Event

Thursday, August 13

The debut of Christian Siriano at Saks Fifth Avenue and to shop the
Fall 2009 Collection.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 212.940.2546.

Hanro’s 125th Anniversary Event

Sunday, August 9 through Saturday, August 15

Enjoy a special gift with your Hanro purchase of $125 or more and a chance to enter and win select pieces from the Anniversary Collection in celebration of Hanro’s 125th anniversary.*

Oscar de la Renta Trunk Show

Shop the Resort 2010 Collection.
Enjoy informal modeling 1 to 4.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 212.940.4546.

CHANEL Trunk Show

Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26

CHANEL Handbag Trunk Show
Join us to view the Fall 2009 Handbag Collection.
For more information, please call 212.940.4676.
CHANEL Trunk Show
Join us to shop the Fall 2009 Collection.
Enjoy informal modeling 1 to 4.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 212.940.4068.
CHANEL Shoe Trunk Show
Join us to shop the Fall 2009 Collection.
For more information, please call 212.940.4676.

Burberry Event

Wednesday, August 26, 3 to 5

Celebrate the new Ready-to-Wear, Children’s and Menswear Shops. Enjoy informal modeling and British fare on Two and Seven. Enjoy a face painter and ballon artist on Nine.
For more information, please call Ready-to-Wear at 212.940.2453, Children’s at 212.940.2872 or Men’s at 212.940.2633.

August Beauty Events

CREED Fragrance Launch
Sunday, August 2
Join us to experience ACQUA FIORENTINA for Women, renaissance expressed in fragrance.
For more information, please call 212.940.4490.

Issey Miyake Fragrance Launch
Exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue
Sunday, August 9
In his quest for the essential, Issey Miyake has found that the greatest perfumer is nature herself. Join us to discover “a scent by issey miyake,” the new fragrance for women.
For more information, please call 212.940.2858.

August Bridal Trunk Shows

Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join them for the August bridal trunk shows and allow their specialists to assist you in selecting the perfect dress for your special day.

Carolina Herrera
Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8
Reem Acra
Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22
Selia Yang
Thusday, August 27 through Saturday, August 29
For more information or to schedule a private appointment, please call 212.940.2269.

A special exhibition beginning June 16 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will present The Torment of Saint Anthony, the first known painting by Michelangelo Buonarroti (Florence 1475- Rome 1564), believed to have been created when he was 12 or 13 years old. Recently acquired by the Kimbell Art Museum, the painting has undergone conservation and technical examination at the Metropolitan Museum. Michelangelo’s First Painting will run through September 7, after which the panel will return to the Kimbell Art Museum for display as part of its permanent collection.

Visit MetMuseum.org

Sorry I jetted off to the glorious Land of Cleveland for Mems day, but I have some glorious recommendations for anyone who plans on visiting!  We had such a wonderful weekend with BF and my parents! In all honestly, I know I’m partial but it really is such a great city, with tons of things to do!

We kicked off our trip to Cleve with a visit to Skyline, the bestttttt chili ever! If you haven’t been you must go! It’s the greatest bargain ever. It’s such an Ohio Gem. If you live in New York, Edward’s restaurant down in Tribeca (where the owner is from Cincinnati) even ships it in 1x per month so those who hail from OH can get their fix. In Cleveland it’s cheap as hell. In NY, obviously it’s a little pricier since they ship it in. But it’s just that good. Every friend I’ve taken has loved it. Okay, I only took GF but she is quite the Foodie so I know it’s good.

For dinner we hit up Moxie.An upscale restaurant with Seafood, Steak and the usual suspects. It’s delish. Definitely would find a similar place in NYC. In fact, it’s sister restaurant next door was named one of the Top 10 Steakhouses in the United States by Playboy. I don’t know why they’re rating steakhouses but I mean I guess Guys? Steaks? Boobs? Whatever. Cleveland rocks! Click here to see!

We also went to the lake. The view was shockingly picturesque. We also hit up Honey Hut Ice Cream shop featuring homemade ice creams with original flavors like Honey Pecan and Orange Blossom. It tasted like what ice creams should taste like. Did I mention it was like $2 for 2 scoops.

The next night we hit up Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant for dinner. The Angel Hair and Meat sauce I got came in a bowl tht would honestly serve a family of 4 easily. Priced at about $13 I could have eaten for a week! For those of you who haven’t visited a Maggiano’s I highly recommend it. It’s atmosphere is fun and warm with hearty portions to fill any tummy!

Then we watched the Cav’s game. I mean, Lebron, you are a cocky SOB but you deserve it. That last shot in Friday’s game against Orlando was incredible. Didn’t catch it? Lebron made a 3 point shot at the buzzer when there was one second to go! Even he looked shocked when it went in.

The next night was what we had waited for–Billy Joel and Elton John in concert! They were A-MAAAAAZ-ZING! Words cannot describe how fun this over 3 hour concert was. True to Cleveland form though not many people were standing or dancing except for me. I felt so young until I woke up the next day and had pulled my neck and back from awkwardly dancing in my seat. Bummer. Their performances were truly outstanding–especially considering the fact that they’re in their 60s! Elton brought the house down with songs like Tiny Dancer and Rocket man. Billy gave a strong performance drawing the crowd in with his charisma and adorable anecdotes and remarks between songs like “I’m not Billy Joel, I’m his father.”  After a joint opening followed by individual sets, the two reunited for an encore together and finished out the night with 9 songs including “Candle in the Wind” and “Piano Man.”

The weekend was fabulous though I may have left out the Cleveland-defining moments that filled the weekend like the massive amounts of obese people, toe rings and Coach bags I saw.  But that aside, look at all the wonderful things to do in Cleveland! You are all Witnesses to the great things it has to offer! (Numero Uno–my fam!)

OK for those of you budget challenged biotches–it’s no reason not to look and feel your best! Spa week is a week long event where participating spas offer the same services for a fraction of the cost–$50 to be exact! It’s amazing you can pretend you’re a lady who lunches for a few days of the year when you can actually afford it! Spa week starts April 13!

Check out SpaWeek.org to find out participating spas near you!! Some spas even offer laser treatment services and botox at discount prices!