Introducing the new Dior.com

Dior is one of my all-time favorite beauty brands, so I was excited to learn that the new Dior.com beauty section launched in early November. Dior.com now offers one-stop e-shopping of the entire Dior beauty line, including fragrance, makeup and skincare.

Check out the site for online exclusives and product previews on new launches. The beauty advice section offers how to videos and application tips.


There are also various interactive features, such as a Miss Dior Cherie Pop Up Book where customers can take a closer look at Dior's most iconic products such as J'adore, Miss Dior Cheri and Rouge Dior lipstick.


When you go to Dior.com and register to become a Dior Diva, you'll be signed up for shopping rewards, complimentary shipping over $50 and insider invitations to special events.

What are your favorite Dior products? I love the eyeshadows and Diorshow mascaras. Now you can avoid the crowds of holiday shoppers and order your favorite Dior products at Dior.com!

- Kim Weling

SABON Soho Store Launch

SABON held an opening party on November 16th, for the launch of their Soho store at 532 Broadway between Prince and Spring.

Guests enjoyed hand massages, hors d'oeuvres and drinks and 20% off their shopping purchases.

The first thing I did when I walked into the store is exfoliate my hands with Delicate Jasmine body scrub. It's one of my favorite scents, along with Lychee and Lavender. You definitely have to try the body scrub if you visit the Sabon store. It leaves your hands feeling soft, clean and refreshed. The shower gel, body gel polisher (cleanser + exfoliator in one), body lotion and butter cream are my SABON must-haves.

SABON's handmade soaps, fragrances and skin care products make great gifts and I love the packaging! If you can't get to one of SABON's stores, you can shop online at sabon.com.

- Kim Weling

Sunday Brunch at the Hilton Short Hills Featuring Ann Taylor

Sunday brunch in the Terrace Restaurant of the Hilton Short Hills is the perfect place to catch up with friends and relatives, while enjoying delicious food! Last time I had was here was for the Specialty Sunday Brunch event featuring Tory Burch.

This time I attended the last of the Specialty Sunday Brunch series on November 7th, featuring Ann Taylor. Guests received the Ann Taylor Holiday lookbook and a 25% Off card valid at Ann Taylor stores.


What I love about this brunch are the different serving stations, from eggs and waffles to shrimp cocktail and lox. I noticed the fall menu was different, including a roasted root vegetable salad and toasted Israeli cous-cous with honey roasted quince and dried cranberries.




Seafood station


Egg and waffle station


Carving station


Cheese station

I always make sure I have room for dessert! There were so many good ones to choose from, including chocolate peanut butter cream with banana bread and pumpkin pie with cinnamon chantilly.

My delectable plate full of desserts!

I definitely needed a walk after all the fabulous brunch food, so I headed over to The Mall at Short Hills, located across from the Hilton Short Hills. I went to check out Ann Taylor's holiday selection.

Jewelry, clutches and shoes are the perfect accessories to dress up your holiday outfit!

Brunch and shopping afterwards is a great way to spend your Sunday. Brunch is served every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, $42 for adults and $21 for children, ages 4 – 12. Children under 4 years of age are welcomed complimentary. Be sure to book a reservation! Reservations are required and complimentary valet parking is available for all brunch guests. Hope you get to experience the great brunch I have had at the Hilton Short Hills!

- Kim Weling

QVC Holiday Favorites

Here are my top picks from QVC:

• Gypsy Mara Hoffman Feather Print Faux Wrap Dress, $66.00 - comes in XXS!
• Dennis Basso 55 x 68-Inch Oversized Faux Fur Throw, $66.00, featured price, $59.88
• Kodak Slice Touchscreen Camera, $234.00
• Flip SlideHD Video Recorder
• XBOX 360 Gaming System
• Sony PS3 Slim Console Gaming Bundle
• bareMinerals Nine-Piece Rethink Beauty Collection, $60.00, featured price is $54.60
• Philosophy Gingerbread Man Hot Salt Body Scrub 23 oz. jar, $25.00
• WEN by Chaz Dean Moisturizing & Rejuvenating 3-piece Kit, $58.00
• Clarisonic PLUS for the Face and Body, $225.00

Images courtesy of QVC

Esprit Holiday 2010

If you plan on doing some holiday shopping, be sure to check out Esprit. When I had attended the holiday preview, I spotted some great pieces, including dresses, tops, skirts sweaters and jackets and coats.


Esprit also carries some great winter wear accessories - gloves, scarves, earmuffs as well as shoes, wallets and handbags. This holiday season, Esprit also launches jewelry and watches. A lot of the merchandise I saw at the preview doesn't appear to be available at esprit.com, so definitely drop by the Esprit store.

Here's a peek at what you'll find

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