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Okay, to completely shatter my image as a raging ‘Fashionista’….I don’t actually WEAR fragrance. Of course, Beckham just signed the Armani underwear contract and was then spotted at the White Caps game wearing “Calvin Kleins” on the waistband of his shorts. I’ll be happy to slather this stuff on if they allow me climb in the kayak with David Gandy. In the meantime, I think Dolce and Gabanna should stick with picking out men for their ads. Why not stick with what you do best? (Cheers guys.)

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Gone are the days were Bendels was haven to the best of Private make up brands. Scarlett, Pixi, Wu….no more.

I imagine that a corporate decision (the same brilliant mind that closed down the fourth floor) or pending bankruptcy prompted a call to stick with more mainstream cosmetic names. Frankly–and sadly–Bendels is no longer much worth the stop. If your time is short in the city, skip it and do (God, am I really saying this??) Bergdorf Goodman instead.

BDG has renovated their basement level to house the staples (everything Estee owns) and a few of the lesser known names. Amore Pacific –a brand of Green Tea based skincare from Korea is there (while their signature spa awaits downtown). Having lived in Korea in the eighties, I would not necessarily have vouched for the quality of their product. I’d be wrong. You should try it. Now that Neimans and Bergdorf have for all intents and purposes (EXCEPT ADDING SALES TAX DOES NOT OCCUR AT BDG UNLESS YOU RESIDE IN NY, GIRLFRIENDS) become the same store, you can swoop this stuff up at NM or online through them. Their serum is excellent.

Ramy USED to be in BDG, but he has moved south to Jeffrey on 14th, so if you are truly looking for eyebrow enhancement, have your driver shoot south.

I still swear (and swear, and swear—but, forget about that) by the Serum de La Mer. Not the Cream, the foundation, the Eye Pack, the Cologne, nor anything else this guy has slapped his name upon, but the Serum works. It’s expensive–over $300 a bottle, but it works. Coincidentally, if you check the testers at the counters, they are all full EXCEPT THIS PRODUCT WHICH EVERYONE WHO WORKS THERE USES. Hummmmm? Coincidence?

Barneys.
I go to Barneys to visit Joan (I love you) and Faustin (the most excellent dancer I’ve met in a long time–I’ll tango with you on the second floor any day)–but, I digress. The basement features a specialty bar of products that seem to take an inordinate amount of time to determine…so I skip it. Maybe you won’t. Turn right as you exit the elevators.

I like their fragrance bar. They also carry ‘By Terry‘….which is much easier, although less gratifying, than a trip to Paris for a consult. I used to buy the USLU airbrush system make up there, but it is no more–Chloe Sevigny or no Chloe–and it’s a pity. Nice concept, but it never seemed to be stocked. I do get updates from them and SK-II (from the same company that produces Kose and Kanebo) is marketing their airbrush, single application –refillable– through SAKS. Too yellow based unless you truly have an oriental heritage.

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….of course, fashionably late (rhymes with procrastinate). What would a dose of the Scales be without that not quite on time feeling? Honest, I did mean to write this to post on 23 (at the latest) September–it just wasn’t quite….er, perfect.

So therein lies Libra. Although often the September natives have a headier dose of that aesthetic than the October Ilk (welcome to the world of ‘decanates’–or dividing the 30 degrees of each zodiac sign into three subsets.) Warned you this was once a ‘Science’ (pause for the requisite homage.)

Libran guys are pretty and the gals are handsome and such is the ongoing fare of the ever seeking balance. To be fair (and that’s ever important to this gang….seriously–toss off that phrase in an argument and they will pause to weigh judgment) they do try earnestly. They WANT you to like them. Hell, they want Everyone to like them. No easy feat. No wonder they procrastinate.

Yeah, they also vacillate. Which tie, which skirt? The men can have more cologne in their stash than the women. Is today really a Creed ‘Himalaya’ day or is it Bulgari ‘Black?’ (This can take ten minutes—let’s not rush things.) But for life’s major decisions–marry, divorce, move to Kathmandu—well–that’s not so tough. Watch them fill out the visa application, marriage certificate and shell out for tickets in less time than you can say–’For God’s sake Cheryl, if you really don’t want what you order you can eat mine.’ Want to make a Libra sweat (what an ugly word–they prefer: ‘perspire’—Force ‘em to pick a movie (they prefer the word: ‘film’) or demand that they order first at a restaurant. Whoa.

Inevitably no shortage of suitors, Ms. (Mr.) Libra can ooze the Hallmark clichés that make their partners presume they are far more in love than reality (in their world) would have it. I suggest that you wait to get it in Print. They do talk a good game. It does sound lovely. And, maybe they genuinely feel it. Although, probably not. Feelings are kind of messy. And, Unfair. But, they do like you. YOU LIKE THEM DON’T YOU?

They love love, love a well decorated room, soft lighting, pretty wrapped things, fresh roses (they even hum to Muzak). Librans smile and nod nicely to the people they pass in the street. But their inability to confirm a decision does tend to make them watch the door—after all, it only makes sense to be sure that you really are Prince (charming)—I mean, what if the REAL deal waltzes in with those diamond Manolo Blahniks after they said, er, ‘I THINK I do….’ Sounds shallow? They just want to be FAIR. That means: No One will get special preference. Not them, Your cousin Bernie, YOU, that guy handing out copies of the Bhagavad Gita near Terminal Two, the lady that took their 48 cents for a pack of gum. And, yes, they do canvass to get a quorum…Never presume that you are the ‘be all’ ‘end all’ that they will so lovingly lead you to believe. Unless they are ‘marked’ (have a strong abundance of planets) in Scorpio. In that case, hire a food taster.

And, lest you think I (the writer) am Jaded as a woman scorned…. I am a Libran. Which is WHY this post is so darned late.

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