Peter Thomas Roth comes out with some amazing products and one of my favorites, the Oxygen Detoxifying Masque, has given my skin an “I’ve never touched alcohol in my life and I only eat organic berries and nuts” glow for years. It made my skin look like I had been playing Pictionary the night before, drinking only filtered water and going to bed at 10pm (instead of the truth–doing sake bombs with my friends til the wee hours of the morn and ingesting secondhand smoke in a boutique hotel room). To my consternation, I found out from the bearer of bad news at Sephora that it’s been discontinued! WTF? Another mask, the Radiance Oxygenating Masque, has taken its place. Skeptical, but hopeful at the same time, I took it home.

Peter Thomas Roth Radiance Oxygenating Masque

This masque knocked my socks off! I put it on and it pleasantly tingled, foamed and turned white on my skin. Also, you only need to use it from 5-10 minutes. When I took it off, I couldn’t find my pores. Where were they? Oh, yeah, they were lost among the rosy glow! Anyway, I’m DEFINITELY using this on New Year’s Day to erase the bad, bad vodka effects on my skin. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I don’t know why I haven’t seen these before, or maybe their sheer fabulousness was too much for me, but I recently discovered a favorite of both Lady Gaga’s (Faux Lash Jane #116) and Betsey Johnson’s (Faux Lash Floriane #21)–Make Up For Ever’s false eyelashes. The come in several different categories: nude (for a natural look), fashion (for skanks and drag queens who like rhinestones in their lashes) and artistic (for people who work for Cirque du Soleil and others who like feathers and shiz on their lashes).

I think this is a bad ass (badass?)  idea for NYE or anytime you want to fit into the above categories. There are 60 falsies to choose from, kids, so there’s no excuse for having sparse lashes or not at least attempting to pull a Lady Gaga makeup face once in a while! (Just for kicks, wear the feathered ones to scare away the nice boy your grandmother tries to set you up with just because he comes from a good family–meaning, he’s a boring ass pharmacist who counts pills for a living and whose idea of danger is driving his 2002 Toyota Camry without wearing his seat belt.)  I think this may be fierce competition for Latisse, the latest eyelash growth treatment being hawked by Brooke Shields.

They’re amazing, artistic and easy to put on. You can get them at Sephora. Then, you can wear your Make Up For Ever (yeah, I’m not sure why it’s spelled that way, either, but you can’t argue with genius) lashes while you indulge in lashes of the consensual sort.

I know Christmas isn’t here yet, but I’m already looking for a New Year’s Eve outfit that doesn’t scream cheesy (I’m the one who’s going to be screaming, come NYE). The problem with living in NYC is your tastes become so refined, so sophisticated, so New York that anything that’s not vintage, thrifted, one-of-a-kind or boutiquey in the manner of “this dress was handcrafted by village women in Romania or Lower East Side artists after having fasted for 72 hours” simply will not do. Luckily, the suburbs grant us reprieve by offering us the cultural suck that is THE MALL. Once I enter the clusterfuck of a parking lot, all pressure vanishes courtesy of the chain store!

Check out what I found for NYE at my local suburban mall.

This Wet Seal dress is reminiscent of Betsey Johnson (eh, kind of).  Hey, the material may not be that great, but who’s going to tell after three sickly sweet apple martinis?

Photo: wetseal.com

If these sequins aren’t enough, hey, why not top it off with MORE SEQUINS in the form of a sequined shrug from Arden B.? If the electricity at your NYE party goes out, everyone can just huddle around your outfit.

Photo: ardenb.com

For the crème de la crème, the pièce de résistance  and any other French phrases that may or may not fit here, check out what I found at POTTERY BARN, yes, Pottery Barn. I went there to buy a heart-warming “Baby’s First Christmas” ornament, which they did NOT have, because why would they have that? Duh. What they do have, apparently, are masquerade masks. Who knew? This would be fab at a NYE Masquerade Ball! (Even in NYC!)

Pottery Barn Mask

Imagine wearing this feather/pearl/crushed velvet lovely on NYE! You may love it so much you might pull it out at random times throughout the year.

Pottery Barn Mask

Photo: agentprovocateur.com

Photo: agentprovocateur.com

Photo: agentprovocateur.com

While I was checking out latest issue of Marie Claire during my pedicure today,  I happened upon an ad for the Soiree collection from Agent Provocateur and I could not handle the fierceness involved. If you have a love/hate relationship with your current lover this could be the perfect lingerie for you. Hopefully, your lover can lend you the $5,000 you’ll need to purchase this ensemble and then you can thank/punish him later….

Inspired by NYmag.com’s cute video featuring New York’s Strategist editor Janet Ozzard and The Cut’s Amina Akhtar field testing the Louis Vuitton bunny ears, we decided to find other bunny-inspired fashion. Where to, other than eBay?

She looks hoppy

You can always count on those cah-razy Asian sellers to come up with fashion that will make even the most mature adult woman feel like saying, “Oh no no, no speak English!!”

Harajuku Bunny Cardigan

This warm cardigan from Ebay seller thatlooksgreat looks like something Tavi, the littlest fashion blogger there ever was, would wear (check out her photo under her “About Me” blurb).

Grey Harajuku Bunny Cardigan

 What do you think? Would you wear this? More importantly, would Lady Gaga wear this lounging around the house?

Usually, one of our favorite clothing shops ever Oak inspires and “ehem” causes certain biological reactions while perusing their amazing goods for men and women. Sometimes, though, even a shop as hip-without-trying-too-hard as Oak makes some missteps. In this case, a metallic misstep by the name of Rachel Comey. The metallic romper/sweater/possible “disco ball in a former life” concoction makes even the model proudly display a camel toe (I hated even typing that!).

Photo: oaknyc.com

Why, oh, why? AND, it looks itchy, too, and costs $436. Maybe I’m the crazy one, since they’re out of sizes XS and S.

I’d rather save a couple of hundred bucks and get the versatile, mysterious Harmon Parka Lining. It zips! It unzips! It’s a sweater, it’s a hoodie, it’s a vest and it’s overall fabulous.

Some things are too good to be true and I would definitely file lohanhouse.com under that category. We all know things have not been great for the Lohan clan in a while (especially the  ever-so-tragic Lindsay), but they seem to have hit a new low. Lohanhouse.com sells off all the family’s unwanted stuff, and is even divided by family member (no sign of Papa Lohan though!). We’re guessing the fam is HARD up for cash especially since their cash cow has all but dried up. Don’t judge me but I actually got excited for a second because I found out Linds wears a size 8 (my size), and thought maybe I would score something cool, but then I saw these…..

$100

$75

$179

Wow! These manage to be out of style, over priced, and hideous all at once. But what about the clothes you ask?

You'll be Jon Gosselin's dream girl in this number from Ed Hardy $25

Throw this over your swim suit for that notorious Lohan modesty. Miss Sixty $55

Juicy Couture $150

Juicy Couture $150

Marc Jacobs $350

So the out-of-date Marc Jacobs jacket above, is by far the best bet on the entire site. I honestly think Lohan House is where Juicy Couture goes to die. While I won’t be buying anything soon I’ll definitely be checking back for entertainment purposes! Happy Holidays from FMMH!

These Target lines get me every time! When Alexander McQueen launched at Target, I ran as fast as I could to the NYC pop-up shop to buy up everything in sight, and it wasn’t until I got home that I realized I payed $200 for some very ugly clothes that looked like they were from a national discount chain as opposed to an elite British designer. Which brings us to Rodarte for Target, which I am sure I will fall prey to come December 20th. (Learning the hard way is my specialty.) Well, I’ll let you be the judge, but I’ll give you bad news first:

Sequin Rib Cage Dress in black $49.99

Swiss Dot Dress in blue $39.99

So, these are the worst of the lot in my opinion. I can’t imagine how the rig cage dress is going to translate, in the cheap material these designer collaborations always use. I’m loving the layered nude “thights“ though. ($9.99!)

Lace-Print Dress in tan: $34.99

Asymmetrical Cardigan in gray: $44.99

I LOVE delicate granny cardigans and these are amazing renditions! The asymmetrical version is perfect for pairing with jeans, tights, and these American Apparel ballet dresses I have been really into lately. Let us know what you think in the comment section and to check out the full lookbook with prices click here.

Vogue.com’s Amanda Brooks could barely contain her excitement at the thigh-high and knee-high stockings that are showing up everywhere in elegant incarnations. I (almost) wholeheartedly agree. I own a few pairs, to the tsk, tsking of my sister, my mom and my friend who works in fashion. She cautions, “You’ll look like those silly Japanese girls and soon you’ll be wearing pigtails and carrying a Hello Kitty rhinestone purse.” While I truly appreciate the concern I have to say I LOVE THEM (with some caveats): 1. If you pair them with a tight top and short skirt, you’re ready for working the  street corner, not working the room. 2. If the socks leave an indentation on your legs, either get thee to a gym or buy a bigger size. 3. If you live in a suburban area where the only place you can wear them is to your local mall, why bother? Really.

That said, I own a few pairs that rock the house. See below please.

J Crew Knee-High Socks

These are really great and when worn with oxford or menswear-inspired footwear, appropriate for the office (if you work in a creative field, not insurance).

American Apparel Tube Sock and J Crew Argyle Sock

I’m not suggesting wearing mismatched socks–I was just too lazy to take an extra photo. Anyway, I like patterned knee-high socks, but to prevent them from looking like you’re applying for entrance to an UES prep school or auditioning to be a backup dancer for Mariah Carey, wear them with some motorcycle boots and either a leather jacket or tweed blazer. American Apparel socks run notoriously small, so beware.

Here, I have some above the knee socks I bought at Loehmann’s that look fab worn with 1. vintage leather jacket from eBay 2. Mischen silk high-waist zipper skirt 3. Converse tee tucked into skirt and 4. platform heels OR ankle booties. When wearing a lot of black, keep it fresh by mixing textures and fabrics.

Tread carefully, though. When wearing anything above the knee, keep the rest of outfit loose and keep the rest of your goodies covered, because they’re still reminiscent of a working girl’s wardrobe. Unless that’s what you want.

Most people go to Target to pick up Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste, Avalon Organics Vitamin C Cleansing Gel and Pup-eronis. (Well, I do. And, the Pup-eronis are for my dog, not me, but I digress–this is a fashion blog, not a “Random Things I Picked up at Target” blog.) However, Target’s amazing diffusion lines (like Rodarte’s, debuting Dec. 20th) and soon Zac Posen’s line (debuting nationwide April 25th–eons away!) draw the fashionable (i.e., moi) to check out what other sartorial wares they hawk at any given time.

Target’s Converse One Star line consistently surprises by coming up with high quality basics that make you feel like the coolest chick in school. I found a sweet heather lavender tissue-thin oversized tee that is on par with a James Perse or Adam tee. (Note: buy in XL for drapey feel.) I plan on wearing it with liquid leggings, a cropped blazer and Jeffrey Campbell multi-strap platforms.

Converse One Star Slit Pocket Tee

Compare to the James Perse tee below. Not a huge difference in quality or style, but a quite a bit in price.

James Perse Tee

Target is a must for any fashionista (self-styled or otherwise) who implements the high-low strategy in her wardrobe. (And by high-low, I mean mixing designer and discount, not Adderall and Xanax, hehe.)

On a more somber note, I did see a monstrosity at Target that seared my eyeballs and that no sane woman would even entertain bringing into her home, let alone wearing. The visual merchandisers at Target somehow decided to proudly display the following Nick and Nora fuzzy-wuzzy onesie FOR GROWN WOMEN.

Nick and Nora

Really?! Would you like to guarantee a sexless future? Then please wear these. I think I’ll stick to my semi-sheer Converse tee.

A look back at Walter Pfeiffer’s editorial for French Vogue back in June. Love the bursts of red!

Gorgeous Meurice Hotel + dogs + Contax 35 mm = beautiful, naturally glamorous images.