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Luxe Trends

By Amy Covington

Styles are always changing but we've found a few items that have timeless qualities. From handbags to jewelry and dresses to makeup, we've got you covered.

Gotta Have-it Bag

The Onna Ehrlich Renee Teal Chic Classic hobo ($435) in Italian leather is laser-cut to evoke an African Landscape - combining two hot fall styles (the hobo bag and ethnic prints). The entire collection plays with the boundaries between the traditional and modern worlds. A portion of the proceeds from the collection will be donated to Amnesty International and AIDS Projects. Halle Berry and singer Rihanna are fans.

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Almost sweet enough to eat

La Bijou Belle Jewelry has succulent colors and bon-bon like shapes that make it look good enough to eat (we advise against it, then you won't have cute jewelry to wear!). The "candy" line comes already beautifully packaged like a box of yummy sweets. The jewelry itself is already a hit with fashionistas, stylists, TV hosts, and celebrities like Lisa Rinna and Gabrielle Union, who wore La Bijou Belle jewelry during LA fashion week and to the Kentucky Derby. This jewelry is created from vintage Lucite and semi-precious stones and can be found at hot LA boutiques including Belle Gray and Miriam Claudette Jewelry in Sunset Plaza.

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More vintage gems

It's all about taking the old and putting a new spin on it. Leanna Lin, a Los Angeles-based designer who produces eclectic, hand beaded jewelry and hair-pins, has created a line of accessories mixing vintage and contemporary beads. Produced in limited quantities, Lin uses Czech glass and semi-precious stones for an playful and inspired look. Nadine Valasquez from "My Name Is Earl" bought Leanna Lin earrings from ZuzuNova on Melrose.

Hair like Glass

Shiny as glass, that is. Stylist and makeup artist Richard Glass is known in Hollywood circles as a makeover magician. Having provided image consulting services for the Hollywood elite, Mr. Glass now creates magic for the general public at his salon, Glass Hair Design Studio. Trained by the industry's best instructors from well-recognizable brands such as Sassoon, Redken, Swaskorf, Joico, and KMS, his own new hair care product, "GLASS" was launched this past spring. If you can't make it to his studio, pick up a bottle and create a few tricks of your own at home.

Good things come in threes

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Long-known for its must-have, subtly-hued tops, dresses, skirts, sweaters and pants for women and men, Three Dots fans include Sienna Miller, Matt Dillon, Katie Holmes and Julia Roberts. Yuchin Mao of Helmut Lang just took the reigns as Creative Director at Three Dots, taking the brand in an updated, modern direction. We like the Black Jacquard Split Neck Cap Sleeve dress. The Three Dots collection is available at Fred Segal Couture, Satine and Hilary Rush in L.A.; Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's nationwide. Flagship boutique opened on Melrose Ave. in April 2006.

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Safe and pretty makeup

Organic makeup options have been around for years, but now there's a company offering natural, chemical-free cosmetics and a striking color palette. Afterglow Cosmetics is the brainchild of safe cosmetics advocate, Kristin Adams. Luxury mineral makeup line Afterglow Cosmetics is rated the top makeup line for safety by the Environmental Working Group. Afterglow Cosmetics contain no parabens, petroleum derived ingredients or synthetic dyes. "The product is comprised of pure inert minerals which allow us to keep them preservative free." says Kristin, which also makes it perfect for those with sensitive skin or those allergic to other makeup lines. Additionally, the minerals serve as a natural sunscreen, blocking both UVA and UVB rays. Afterglow kicks it up a notch by offering a vibrant color palette in 21 intensely pigmented eye shadow shades.


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