Fashionably Petite's Candle Favorites for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just a few days away, and if you are still looking for a gift, most online retailers have a shipping cutoff of Monday, February 8th to place your orders and receive by February 14th.

I have a few candle favorites that I was introduced to through the New York International Gift Show:

Dayna Decker candles are made with botanical clear wax and an EcoWood Wick™. I love the unique, modern look of this candle. My favorite Dayna Decker scent is Sierra, which is also the most popular. The wax is infused with essences of Neroli Flower, Ananas Leaf, Sweet Jasmine, Musk, and Bourbon Vanilla. I was taken by surprise when I tried the translucent Sierra Essence Moisturizer. The moisturizer made with Argan Oil and Marula Oil feel silky smooth on the skin.

Dayna Decker has just launched their new fragrance Ella for Spring 2010, a sweet flower scent with notes of Mandarin, Citrus, Jasmine, Tuberose and Sandalwood.

Congratulations to Dayna Decker for just winning the EXTRACTS Best New Bath and Body Product Award for their Botanika Body Essence Collection!

The Vanilla Dragonfruit candle from Joya's Luscious collection is another one of my favorites, with a black lace print around the glass container. I love that Joya continues to introduce artistic elements in their pieces. Joya partnered with Sarah Cihat for the Perfume in Porcelain collection - black and white porcelain candles and diffusers with graphic motifs. Each piece is one-of-kind and fired on by hand.

The Strawberry Rose candle is the newest edition to the Godiva Home Fragrance Collection, just in time for Valentine's Day. This candle is inspired by Godiva Chocolatier's freshly dipped chocolate strawberries. A juicy strawberry scent mixed with milk chocolate, accented with rose petals and soft green accords. You can find this candle at Nordstrom, redenvelope.com and select boutiques, departments stores and online retailers.

- Kim Weling

Sonia Rykiel pour H&M Knitwear Collection Preview

Leighton Meester and Kelly Rutherford


Kelly Rutherford and Nathalie Rykiel

Kelly Rutherford, Nathalie Rykiel and Lola Rykiel


Leighton Meester, Kelly Rutherford, Nathalie Rykiel, Lola Rykiel




Photographer: Sunny Norton
Images courtesy of guestofaguest.com

February 4th continued to be a busy night, with my last stopover at Bobo for Sonia Rykiel's Pour H&M Knitwear Collection preview. I was bummed that I missed Kelly Rutherford and Leighton Meester of Gossip Girl who were there earlier in the evening, but I did get to meet President and Artistic Director of Sonia Rykiel, Nathalie Rykiel.

The collection includes bright pink, yellow and stripes. My favorite is the black double breasted jacket.

You can view the full collection on February 9th at hm.com. The collection launches in select H&M stores on February 28th. To learn more about the collection and see videos that include pieces from the collection go to the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M page at hm.com.

- Kim Weling

Guess by Marciano & Elle Magazine Benefit Cocktail Party

On February 4th I attended the Guess by Marciano & Elle Magazine benefit cocktail party at the Guess by Marciano Soho store. The party was hosted by Joe Zee and Eliza Dushku, to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater New York City.

Eliza looked amazing in a sexy, Guess by Marciano black dress with an exposed back. She is a very beautiful, poised and friendly host, and one of my favorite actresses. Eliza was accompanied by Former Celtics and Lakers basketball player Rick Fox.

I didn't make it in time for red carpet arrivals but did spot Tinsley Mortimer, Whitney Port, Olivia Palermo and Mark Indelicato in the crowd.

With a $5 donation to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater New York City, guests received a reusable tote bag filled with beauty and skincare products.

Even though the party was extremely crowded, my coat was lost when trying to retrieve from coat check (finally had to go back there and look for it myself) and there were no more gift bags by the time I was leaving, it was a great night to be amongst friends and celebrities for a good cause.

- Kim Weling

Gen Art's "The New Garde" Launch Party at Dermalogica

Daniel Feld and Wesley Nault of WesFeld


Chrissie Miller and Madeleine Von Froomer of Sophmore

On February 3rd, I attended Gen Art's The New Garde launch party at the Grand Street Dermalogica store. The launch was in celebration of the four designers featured in the upcoming Plastics Make it PossibleSM Fashion Week Show, including GAR-DE, NOMA, Sophmore and WesFeld.

The party was packed, while attendees enjoyed complimentary drinks, hors d'oeuvres, Dermalogica MicroZone skin treatments and Face Mapping skin analysis.

I love Dermalogica skincare! I didn't get to try one of the treatments but I did receive an invitation to choose one of the 20 minute treatments in the gift bag, so I'll definitely be back. Attendees also received a Dermalogica stress relief candle and skin rescue set including a travel-size microfoliant, hydrating masque, toner, hydrating booster and eye cream.

- Kim Weling

Calvin Klein Underwear Announces New Models for Spring 2010 Campaign featuring Kellan Lutz

Kellan Lutz in the new Calvin Klein Underwear ad


Hidetoshi Nakata in the new Calvin Klein Underwear ad

Another groundbreaking Calvin Klein Underwear campaign is here for Spring 2010. In another month, you'll see the newest underwear models on billboards, outdoor ads, online banners and print ads. The four new models will be sporting the new Calvin Klein X underwear, now available at cku.com.

The campaign features:

• Actor Kellan Lutz, known as vampire Emmett Cullen in the Twilight films, with the third installment Eclipse in theaters on June 30th.


• Actor Mehcad Brooks, known as Eggs for the past two seasons on HBO’s hit series True Blood, and now stars as an attorney on ABC’s new legal drama, The Deep End.


• Fernando Verdasco, a top ten ranked professional player in the world and second in his home country of Spain.


• Former Japanese soccer star Hidetoshi Nakata, who has played most of his career in Europe.

The campaign photography was shot by Photographer Mikael Jansson and digital films were produced by Darius Khondji in New York City. The campaign was directed by Trey Laird of Laird & Partners.

Look for a sneak peek of the digital campaign during the last week of February, while the full campaign will launch on March 1st, on the xmarkyourspot.com microsite. xmarkyourspot.com will include imagery and videos featuring all four men, with behind-the-scenes footage from the photo shoot as well as the opportunity to learn more about the campaign and the product.

The new men's Calvin Klein X underwear comes in two fabrications - cotton modal and microfiber. Cotton features a a blue logo, while microfiber features a red logo. The underwear has a bold, thin lightweight waistband with a center patch, inspired by the fighting shorts of a boxer. Cku.com is the first to carry the new Calvin Klein X underwear line, and will soon be available in stores.

- Kim Weling

Scarlett Johansson Designs a Handbag for Haiti

To help raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake, international actress and Mango spokesperson, Scarlett Johansson has designed an exclusive handbag with all profits being donated to OXFAM. The Haiti handbag will be exclusively available in more than 1390 MANGO stores worldwide, retailing for $29.90.

The print on the handbag represents the ancient cartography of Haiti, and contains the message “Supporting the people of Haiti” written and signed by the actress.

Speaking about this exclusive handbag, Scarlett Johansson said: “I'm thrilled to be collaborating with Mango to promote conscious consumerism and to benefit Oxfam's Haiti Earthquake Response Fund. By purchasing this bag, which I specially designed, you are helping to provide life saving assistance like clean water to the people of Haiti."

Ninona Vila, Corporate PR Director said: “Given the terrible events that have taken place, MANGO wants to support the victims of the Haiti earthquake. For this reason, we want to offer our clients the chance to collaborate in this effort, as there are so many people who need our help.”

Be on the lookout! The Haiti handbag will be available in MANGO stores beginning in March.

Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief‏

Fashion For Relief(tm)-Haiti NYC, 2010 will take center stage at this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on the evening of February12th. This spectacular runway show and auction will be held in aid of CARE to raise crucial funds towards rebuilding Haiti's healthcare system for mothers and children. It will be hosted by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and feature internationally recognized designers, celebrities and VIPs. The donation is tax deductible and 100%of the event ticket sales will benefit CARE.

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization, fighting global poverty with a special focus on working with poor women. CARE, with a long time presence in Haiti, and now after the earthquake, is the leading agency working with new mothers to help them with breastfeeding and making sure no babies die from mixing powdered milk with dirty water. It also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

Fashion For Relief(tm) began five years ago as a way to galvanize the fashion community and its generosity in times of need. Fashion For Relief's(tm) first show,in 2005, was held during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City and raised $1 million for the Hurricane Katrina relief. In 2007, over £1 million was raised for the Rotary Flood & Disaster and in 2008, Sarah Brown helped us to raise thousands for the White Ribbon Alliance. Last year Fashion For Relief(tm) was presented during Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai, India and raised funds after the 26/11 bombings. Additional Fashion For Relief(tm) events were held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Proceeds raised this year will go directly to saving lives of women, children and newborns across the recently earthquake stricken Haiti.

For more information on this appeal visit, www.care.org/fashion

Event Details:
Fashion For Relief(tm)-Haiti NYC, 2010
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Bryant Park, New York City
Friday, February 12th 2010
7:00pm

American Express® Cardmembers can get advanced tickets to Fashion For Relief(tm) 2010 NY through Ticketmaster through Monday, February 8th until 9:59am.

Tickets can be purchased by the general public through Ticketmaster on February 8th at 10am.