BEAUTY

FANFAIR

Scent by Design

or couturier Balenciaga,a house known for cut and construction, creating a scent is a fluid and free departure from fashion. Of his first foray into fragrance after 10 years with the French label, designer Nicolas Ghesquiere says, “We’re in the field of pure fantasy. It’s the freedom of idealizing the woman that I want, without giving her a concrete style.” The violet bouquet, accented by pepper and warm woodsy notes, is as uniquely Parisian as Ghesquiere’s muse, Charlotte Gainsbourg. (balenciaga.com)

Hot Head

Hair stylist Ric Pipino's new uptown salon in Spa Chakra is a glamorous oasis offering cuts and color, makeup application, nail service, and brow sculpting. His new line of styling products, Revolution in Cut, will be sold here and at his downtown, Nolita salon. (spachakra .com)

Designer Lips

“Beauty complements every fashion look,” says designer Chris Benz, whose spring 2010 collection is the inspiration behind his collaboration with Lancome on Chris & Tell, a new lip color. Part of Lancome’s Pout-aPorter lipstick collection, which has included limited-edition partnerships with Seventh Avenue designers such as Proenza Schouler, Thakoon, and Peter Som, Benz’s hue was modeled after a photograph of Marilyn Monroe, (lancome.com)

ECO APPLICATION

Sonia Kashuk's new, limited-edition Natural Brush Collection for Target debuts next month. The handle for each piece is cut directly from a bamboo stalk, and the eco-friendly brushes are designed for flawless application, naturally, (soniakashuk.com)

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