Marcia Cole

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Marcia Cole is a leading authority on beauty and style. An accomplished editor and writer, her articles about beauty have appeared in Elle, Essence, Day Spa and The New York Times. She has provided media commentaries about entertainment and fashion for Biography, TVOne and The Daily News.  As the go-to person for best new places to eat, shop and get your hair done, she can be routinely found knee-deep testing beauty products for the readers of  AMBERmag.com, where she is the Editorial Director. 

 

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Beauty & Style

Bigger Boobs Equal Bigger Bra Sales

Posted by Marcia Cole
on Mar 26, 2010 at 6:00 AM


Freya Deco Plunge T-Shirt Bra;
Bare Necessities
I  had no idea I was my breasts were underachievers. But according to a report in WWD.com, ten years ago the average bra size was 36C. Today it's 36DD.  Whoa! I'm a solid 34B and the smallest in a family of naturally big-breasted women.

Forget penis envy...I can't help but have a touch of breast jealousy, especially since the growth of surgically enhanced ones  make even T-shirts look more sexy, not to mention bring all the boys to the yard.

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Beauty & Style

Daily Desire: Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

Posted by Marcia Cole
on Mar 25, 2010 at 6:14 PM


Skyniceland.com; $45
This past February, when I was backstage at the Elise Overland show during New York Fashion week, I got a special treat from Skyn Iceland, in the form of its Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels.

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Beauty & Style

Isabel Toledo Designs Shoes & Bags for Payless

Posted by Marcia Cole
on Mar 23, 2010 at 1:53 PM

isabel toledo
Photo by Randall Bachner courtesy of Payless
Many of us didn't know who Cuban designer Isabel Toledo was until First Lady Michelle Obama wore her lovely green sheath and matching coat during the swearing in of President Obama on Inauguration Day.

Now Toledo is set to help us all step out in style -- she's designing a line for Payless!

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Beauty & Style

5 Fly Clutches Under $50

Posted by Marcia Cole
on Mar 22, 2010 at 1:51 PM


Vanriper Clutch; Aldo
I love a fab clutch! It offers one of the most stylish ways for me to downsize my pocketbook to just the essentials: lip gloss, Blackberry, pressed powder, money clip, keys.

So whenever I come across great clutches -- in fabrics or faux prints -- I get a particular surge of endorphins that make my brain absolutely giddy with joy.

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Beauty & Style

5 Best Fashion Buys This Week

Posted by Marcia Cole
on Mar 18, 2010 at 6:00 AM

Photo from Rent the Runway

Want designer clothes at bargain basement prices? I've found five of the best deals on the web! All from sample sale sites -- must sign up to be a member.

1. Catherine Malandrino
Rent the Runway
offers this amazing Malandrino dress (at left) for $75. It retails for $545. Pinch me now! Register to rent it at Renttherunway.com.

2. Calvin Klein Collection
Visit the web's best guilty pleasure, Gilt Groupe, and get the look from Calvin Klein for way less. Sale ends 3/19 at midnight. 

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