Star style
What the celebs are wearing:
In the May issue of Teen Vogue: Katharine McPhee, last season's American Idol runner-up, says she wears the new Magical Moon fragrance from Hanae Mori Parfums ($65-$110). At most department stores. A portion of proceeds from U.S. sales of Magical Moon supports U.S. public schools.
Treat your face
Need to update your spring beauty routine? Alexis Comforti, one of Laura Mercier's leading makeup artists, will be available for consultations at the Denver Neiman Marcus store April 27-28.
She also will lead a Master Skin Care Class on April 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Twelve spots are available; first come, first served. Call Debbie or Sheila at 303-329-2600, ext. 2275, to make a reservation.
+One to try: Mercier's Mineral Powders ($35) can be used alone as a foundation or as a traditional powder. Bonus: They're SPF 15.
Men's grooming
Men's Health reveals the Top 25 "must-have" grooming products for men in its May issue, on newsstands now. Top shaving products include:
• Aftershave: Origins for Men Fire Fighter Plus Beard Taming After Shave Soother ($17, Origins.com).
• Cream: Shiseido Men Shaving Cream ($22, sca.shiseido.com).
• Shave gel: Refinery Shave Foam Gel ($23, the-refinery.com).
Lighten up
It's time to pack away the dark purses and pull out a flirtier handbag for spring. We like this Day-Timers bag from the company's Key Largo line. It comes with a matching wristlet and also is available in navy blue. At daytimer.com.
A hint of the ocean
We're loving the new chic espadrilles hitting stores for spring. Inspired by classic beach shoes of the 1940s,
Sperry Top-Sider skimmers work with most any outfit ($49.95). At sperrytopsider.com.
The heel on Banana Republic's stripe peep-toe slingback espadrille ($68) is just right. At Banana Republic.
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