Archive: December 23rd, 2007

courtesy Marc Ecko

We agree that buying a holiday present for the men in your life is always hard, but Marc Ecko’s Star Wars Collection is just the thing! With great graphic T-shirts and warm hoodies printed with their favorite Star Wars characters, any guy is sure to love this addition to his casual wardrobe. Right now,Macy’s is even giving special offers on Marc Ecko’s Star Wars Collection, like a set of two graphic print T-shirts for just $24 and a gift with the purchase of a Star Wars character hoodie, $78. Click here to see the whole line at Macys.com.Finish the gift off with Star Wars Trilogy on DVD, all three discs $51 plus a bonus disc, at amazon.com. What guy could resist?

Credit: Wagwagwag.com

This holiday, don’t forget to the most cuddly member of the family. Check out our top picks for your favorite furry buddies.

Puparazzi Pets: These plush stuffed chewable characters wagwagwag.com are perfect for the celebrity obsessed. Choose from such stars as Brad Pitt-bull, Angelina Growlie, Pomeranian Anderson, Bite Me Spears, Bark Nicholson, Doggy Depp and more.

Juicy Couture for Dogs:Spoil your pooch with some of Juicy Couture’s glam gifts. We love the metallic leash and collar sets, Buy Me Stuff glitter tee and the Princess Dog House. Check out the whole collection for your K9 at juicycouture.com

Tixie + Peanut Pet Shop: Treat your pooch to a fun and witty holiday treat from Trixieandpeanut.com. From Santa costumes and candy cane sweaters to chewable Manolo Barknik and Bark Jacobs heels there is something for dogs of all sizes.

Target’s Toys for Pets: Need something last minute? Target.com has something for every pet in the house. We love the Cat Fun Box that includes everything from a litter scooper to a cat play tunnel, the Runaway Rascal Electronic mouse and the Postal Plaything for dogs.

KC Bailey/The CW; Michael Kauas

We asked the hair and makeup gurus for television’s hottest shows to tell us what products they swear by to keep their stars camera-ready. Lights, camera, action!

–To keep Christina Applegate’s perfectly bouncy spirals on Samantha Who?, head hair stylist, Linda Flowers relies on Marc Anthony’s Strictly Curls Volumizing Styling foam. “It’s long-lasting and easy to use, without leaving hair stiff or heavy,” says Flowers.

–On the set of Private Practice, makeup artist Sergio Lopez-Rivera uses Rosie Jane Cosmetics’ Eye Defines eyeliner in Beech Tree, to achieve Kate Walsh’s clean-yet-sultry look. The secret, says Lopez-Rivera is, “The tip of the pencil is completely flat and perfect to line the inside of the bottom lid and also to smudge on the top.”

–Leighton Meester’s character Blair Waldorf’s perfect matte skin comes from Amazing Cosmetics Velvet Mineral Powder Foundation. Gossip Girl makeup artist Amy Johnston, says this foundation “takes away the shine without making her look too cakey and heavy.”

–To create Dirty Sexy Money characters’ famous post-romp glow, makeup artist Darla Albright uses Bobbi Brown’s Blush in Pale Pink on everyone for a fresh and youthful look.

–When the cast of Bionic Woman complains about dark circles, makeup artist Lisa Love gives them Cellcosmet Switzerland Ultra Vital Intensive Cellular Skin Care Cream. Love claims, “It takes away fine lines and dehydration and you can see the puffiness go away.”