Their brand is completely defined. Tiny labeled cosmetic bottles meticulously lined in rows mixed with an unpolished material – usually a light wood, twine netting, or cardboard. Yep, we’re talking about Aesop, who just opened their third Manhattan store in the West Village. The sculptural wooden shop is the brain child of the Melbourne based architects …

No market for luxury in times of crisis? Daredevil Dior just launched a booklet of temporary tattoos with a luxe twist — they’re made with 24-carat gold leaf. Created by Dior jewelry designer Camille Miceli, the label’s Grand Bal Golden Tattoos are meant to mimic chain bracelets, charms, and rings — only these baubles won’t last more than …

Beauty salons of any description tend to have a particular look, if it’s not clean and clinical, it’s Zen-like – all bamboo shoots and rainforest soundtracks. Sure, some push their boundaries a little; like this Wax Revolution salon Located in Polanco, an affluent neighbourhood of Mexico City. When you visit the website of Wax Revolution it’s hard to …

L’Oreal Paris has released a free iPhone app called ‘The Color Genius,’ which allows people to take a picture of what they’re wearing and then pick the perfect eyeshadow, lipstick, and nail polish to match, blend or clash with their outfit. The handy app also asks if the make-up is needed for daytime or nighttime. …

Edie Campbell and Nyasha Matonhodze are colorful visions in kaleidoscopic spring beauty looks for Allure’sMarch issue. Photographed by Mario Testino with styling by Paul Cavaco, the eye-catching duo sport neon colored hair by Oribe and eclectic shades of eye shadow by makeup artist Tom Pecheux. VIA  

Just love this look book for the spring/summer collection of Christopher Shannon. The painted faces are very cool and beautiful! And love the pixelated traditional prints. Photography Clare Shilland. via 

Don’t you just love the extreme hair colors that dominate fashion at the moment? I do, but coloring my hair pink, purple or orange is a little too radical! And not everyone has a job where they appreciate such looks. So lately I sea all these weird ideas on girl blogs about how to color …

While the idea may be controversial,  this student  Morey Talmor, a recent graduate of Shenkar School of Engineering and Design in Tel Aviv, designed a packaging line for rehabilitation drugs. “Packaging design for Habit – a company specializing in drug rehabilitation and cessation products. Habit believes in giving their customers a luxurious, exclusive and discreet experience …

I just love how they styled and colored the hair of the models in this editorial ‘over the top’ on the ones 2 watch website! Lots of work! Especially the helmet hair up! Well done! Photography by Grant Thomas @ Jed Root Styling by Kieran Partise @ The Conceptionist Hair by Johanna Cree Brown @ Trevor Sorbie International Makeup by Hila …