Designer Campaigns. Jennifer Connelly for Balenciaga

Here are some shots of the Balenciaga campaign featuring Jennifer Connelly. Thoughts? Photos: WWD

Beauty News. Minnesota is the First State to Ban Mercury From Cosmetics & Scents

Minnesota has banned mercury from cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances. The state law, which took hold Tuesday, could result in fines of up to $700 for retailers who knowingly sell goods with mercury and up to $10,000 for manufacturers. It could also be used as leverage to get information on mercury use in the industry. The …

Book Review. Skinny Bitch in the Kitch…Kick-Ass Recipes for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Cooking Crap (and Start Looking Hot).

I read Skinny Bitch about three months ago on the recommendation of a friend. I have been unable to eat meat ever since. For some reason, mercury poisoning from fish doesn’t scare me as much (who doesn’t want to glow?) so seafood is still in. For those of you who have not read or heard …

Apres Christmas Sales Alert! Saks Fifth Avenue…in Store

They are opening the doors at 9am tomorrow! Enjoy!

Designers. Trouble at Celine? U.S. Office Shut Down.

And happy holidays to you too.. or should we be saying Joyeux Noelle? Fashionweekdaily reports Celine has shut down their NYC PR office and is now using their Paris office as their HQ. “The French fashion house, a division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has closed its New York public relations office effective immediately. …