Twenty three years after the sinking of the Titanic, ocean liner Normandie made its maiden voyage from La Havre, France to New York. It was a luxury ship, meticulously decorated with everything art d...
I was just going over photos and drafts when I realized I never talked about Hakuhodo K007 Eyeliner Brush, a classic thin eyeliner brush, that Ive had for longer than I remember. Actually, I hav...
I dont remember being as enamored with a NARS lip product as I am with their Como Larger Than Life Lip Gloss. The color, a medium berry with the finest gold micro-shimmer, is natural and fl...
Infanta Maria Teresa of Spain was the long-suffering wife of Louis XIV of France. Neither a great beauty, nor as sophisticated as the Versailles courtiers (and the kings mistresses), Maria Teresa was...
I have a minor addiction to face mists, mostly the kind that is more of a skincare product and adds moisture (Im a bit wary of makeup fixative sprays, but I have a few and use them occasionally). The...
Fans of Guerlains Terracotta line are always thrilled to see a new addition. Theres something about the colors and formulas of these face products that transforms us even on the rainiest days o...
The full name of this perfume by Etat Libre dOrange is Fils de Dieu, du Riz et des Agrumes. It means "Son of God, rice and citrus"; On the website of Etat Libre dOrange its also accompan...
My Louise Young LY20 super fan brush gets lot of use. Enough so Id go and look for a backup (it takes a while to dry). There are few options on the market for such a massive fan brush, so the one fro...
Heres why I had to try Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara: a new(ish) product, cute packaging, a gimmicky brush, and the coveted "made in Japan" label. This spells irresistible, even if I have ...
Im scheduling this post to be published while Im attending tonights FiFi Awards gala. Its a formal event (black tie optional), and while my dress is cocktail-length (a better fit for someone my heigh...
I didnt give much thought to the 2012 Billboard Music Awards until I saw photos of Miley Cyrus redefining questionable taste and Nelly Furtado giving a bad name to stylists everywhere. I dont ha...
Victoria Beckham and questionably-coiffed David attended the 27th Anniversary Sports Spectacular benefiting the Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute last night. Those who said the cat-eye look ove...
The formula of Sue Devitt Balanced Matte Lipstick is much nicer than other matte lipsticks Ive tried. Its creamier and more comfortable, doesnt make my lips look and feel parched (I prep with a rich ...
As fragonerds we often compare our little hobby to that of oenophiles. We sniff the juice, take in the notes (real and imaginary), obsess about vintage and raw materials, and dream of France. Some of...
Robin Gibb (1949-2012) and Donna Summer (1948-2012) were a major part of the soundtrack of my childhood. Theyll be missed . COPYRIGHT ©2006-2012 GAIA FISHLER THE NON-BLONDE, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONT...
I give up. Theres no limit to the number of great and highly desirable amber perfumes. I love them, I wear them, and I want them all. Case in point: Ambre Mirabilis from the newly launched Keiko Mech...
Grace Kelly, 1955 Cary Grant and Kim Novak, 1959 Andy Warhol, Nico, and Vanessa Redgrave, 1967 Brigitte Bardot, 1955 Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Todd, 1957 Photos: Stirred, Straight Up With a ...
I dont think Ive ever seen Lana Del Rey looking so elegant and put-together. She attended the 65th Cannes Film Festival opening night wearing an Alberta Ferretti Fall 2012 gown and Chopard jewel...
There are several gorgeous limited edition face/bronzing products for summer 2012. I decided not to go crazy with them this year and only get the most unique one I could find, which meant Burber...
In honor of the husbands birthday, I wanted to share a list of my favorite masculine fragrances. Not "best masculines for women", nor officially unisex ones; only fragrances that were created...
Ive been planning to add more Kokutan brushes to my little collection for quite a while, and last months IMATS show was the perfect opportunity to do it. Hakuhodo Kokutan Blush Brush S (model no...
Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Suede is a perfect makeup item. Yes, its variations on a beige theme, but when it comes to our faces, beige is not a bad word. The shimmery duo includes an ivor...
Marilyn Monroe is as immortal as it gets, and she seems to be on everyones mind lately: we have the TV musical Smash (a guilty pleasure, though I could have lived without the karaoke), Mich...
The Setting Brush is one of three new Real Techniques tools that were recently launched (together with the Face Expert brush and a fine eyeliner one). This fluffy setting brush might be my favorite o...
Mystere lipstick from Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics looks downright menacing in the tube. A metallic finish for a ruby red worthy of a witchs shoes can be quite a statement. Those of us with fros...
Out of the two new fragrances released so far in By Kilians Asian Tales series, I expected to like Bamboo Harmony better than Water Calligraphy, based on the name and the idea of an aquatic floral. S...
Im being utterly ridiculous, because : a) Im not much of a Tory Burch fan (too much logo), and b) I dont need another super casual summer tote. But Im in a summer vacation mode and this Tory Bur...
I discovered Eve Pearls little eye palettes at IMATS, while testing the Salmon Concealer (review coming soon). Eve Pearl offers eight combinations of her eye shadows, and I was attracted to Ult...
Book About to start Lets Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) by Jenny Lawson, aka The Bloggess. Shes the one responsible for the popular obsession with metal poultry. Im looking for a ...
Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there (including pet mommies), as well as to their daughters and sons!COPYRIGHT ©2006-2012 GAIA FISHLER THE NON-BLONDE, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONTENT POA...
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