Square Faced Watch $24.99 - 180 Limited

Set of 4 Ribbon Hair Bands by Jilly Bands $8.95 - Lori's Shoes

Sequencials Split Shorts $35.00 - adidas

Silicone Bottle - $28.00 bkr

$95.00 - Therafit Shoe

Victoria's Secret PINK Indiana University Drapey Athletic Tee $36.50 - Victoria's Secret

Part of doing anything is getting the right mindset and if you're thinking of tackling your workout, then you should outfit yourself for sure! I have come across some phenomenal items to add to your look! I'm a huge fan of mixing it up whether it's a jog in the park, Exhale Spa's Cardio Core Fusion, yoga and more. When I just hit a few of my favorites in the gym, I love rocking a pair of shorts such as these by Adidas as well as giving love to my alma mata, Indiana University with this Victoria's Secret Pink athletic tee! To ensure the perfect messy bun, I love these Jilly Bands which allows your hair to be pulled back without having undue stress put on it (and I love the range of colors - a must in my beauty pack no matter what). Keep time with 180Limited which is a fab rubber watch which comes in a square and circle face option. I'm all about drinking water and love this glass bottle from bkr which not onl y has a silicone sleeve (once again choose your colors) but also has a cap where the handle is slightly tilted which is easier to hold in your hand as it fits in the curve of your hand.

Finally, it's all about the shoes and ensuring that they're not even good for your feet but that of course they look amazing with your look. I've been wearing these Therafit Shoe sneakers since my press trip in Jamaica! I love how it supports my arches and allows me to have cushioned layers. Dr. Lisa Masterson, who appears on The Doctor's created this shoe to empower women not only in the gym but throughout their lifestyle. There are so many hues that are available that we're excited to give you the opportunity to win a pair. Tweet @TherafitShoe and @KittenLounge how you will be healthier in 2013 with the hashtag #lifestyle2013 and we will select 1 winner on New Year's Eve.

Carol's Daughter Macadamia Hold and Control Smoother $22.00 - Ulta

While I was away at the Essence Music Festival at Crest, there were a number of celebrities making the rounds throughout New Orleans! Carol's Daughter had their pop up shop which allowed people to buy a number of their products AND to get a chance to chit chat with a number of celebrities! Unfortunately, I was in the midst of doing my Meet and Greets at Crest but I had to share two of my favorite people that I wanted to see if my times had meshed a little better - Erica from Mary Mary (which I ended up seeing later at NOLA Emeril's restaurant later that night) and who is pictured next to founder, Lisa Price and of course Tank! One of my fave products right now is the Macadamia Hold and Control Smoother which my boyfriend uses all the time to style his hair. I love that not only is this a fab product in terms of unisex use but as many of you know Paul is Italian, Sicilian and Hungarian and loves this in his hair so it's definitely a multi -texture tool! He loves using this on the front of his hair for a thicker look as he uses another styling gel for his sides for a sleek look and then another for the back. You can't say that guys don't pay close attention to their hair!

Check out more images from Carol's Daughter Pop Up Shop.

Last night was such a great night! There's something about great ideas coming together! Although this is not the full recap, I had to share! About a week ago, Celebrity Hair Stylist, Kristan Serafino and Beauty Blogger of Serafino Says and I talked about life, business and everytihng in between. By the end of the conversation, we knew we wanted to create an event that had celebs, beauty and accessories! Within less than a week, Accesshairize was born! None of this would have been possible without our great partner and sponsor, the James Bentley Salon.

We honored Laura Osnes, the 2012 Tony Award Nominee (our fingers are crossed for her on her big night on Sunday at the TONY Awards) and we chatted all things beauty and accessories while hearing her talk about Broadway, her show Bonnie and Clyde as well as her upcoming role in Cinderella! More details will follow but thank you Bartenura for the fabulous Moscato which everyone enjoyed (and HUGE thanks to Peg Samuel of Social Diva and Stiletto Consulting for the connect). Huge shout out to Nina Handbags and Ted Rossi who have always been phenomenal partners of Kitten Lounge and have carried their support into Accesshairize! I'm glad that Kaaral beauty products and Victoria's Secret had fab spritzers AND we all nibbled on Georgetown Cupcakes that were TONY Award themed. Not to mention, that it came just in time to the season opening of Georgetown Cupcake's new series where they take on opening a shop here in NYC (watch it on TLC tonight at 9pm!).

We will have another post updating this event and we appreciate all who came and we're already planning on the next one!

Last night, I made my way down to Duane Reade's Look Boutique 40 Wall St location as Christine Tsang of Tineey.com was one of the bloggers hosting this event as she is apart of their VIP Blogger Program. This location is housed in what was a bank which is why it's such an expansive space with fabulous archways. In addition to being able to shop for many of your favorite brands, there are products that are exclusive to Duane Reade Look Boutique such as Gosh Cosmetics (Denmark based and very popular in Europe; however it is exclusive to Duane Reade in terms of being in the US). In addition, they have an eyebrow station, lash station, hair salon (blow outs, wash - this isn't for a color or other types of intensive treatments, nail salon (polish change and with OPI and Essie products). I love that the nail salon area is actually housed in what was Davd Rockefeller's office which still has the mantle that is original to the space. In addition, there are Swarovski Chandeliers throughout the Look Boutique and even in the fireplace of David Rockefeller's former office!

It was a great event to see what Duane Reade is doing within their stores regardless of whether it's a Look Boutique or a regular store. Definitely check out these special stores as they are sprinkled throughout the city and even your local Duane Reade may have unique options that will make your day to day a lot easier.

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Professional Hair Color - Beautiful Brunettes $7.99 - Avon

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Professional Hair Color - Brilliant Blondes $7.99 - Avon

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Professional Hair Color - Bold Blacks $7.99 - Avon

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Professional Hair Color - Ravishing Reds $7.99 - Avon

As many of you know, I'm a Brand Ambassador for Avon! This means that throughout this year, you will hear about a number of products that I enjoy using or introducing you to new items that are just coming to the market that you should definitely check out! I love that in going to their Research and Development in NJ, that I am very well familiar with the level of committment that they have in testing their products and ensuring that you continue to rock amazing style. When it comes to hair - it's everything. We love to have that sense of coming out of a salon and looking like perfection everyday. For those that love to color their hair and want to do it themselves, I'm loving Avon's Advance Techniques Professional Hair Color which comes in a number of shades!

Although it is not available just yet, it definitely needs to be on your radar. You can also be notified when your hue is available so that you don't miss out. When it comes to having your materials at hand, you'll find everything that you need to ensure that your hair absorbs color evenly from root to tip! Included are instructions, pre-treatment, developer lotion, creme colorant, post-treatment and vinyl gloves!

IO Booster $38.00 - IO Beauty

Most Moist Water Fuse BB Cream $42.00 - Dr Jart

3 Bottles of Migralex $59.95 - Migralex

Jergens Skin Firming Daily Toning Moisturizer $7.49 - drugstore.com

Immortelle Brightening Hand Care SPF15 $30.00 - L'Occitane

Immortelle Brightening Essence $56.00 - L'Occitane

Immortelle Brightening Moisture Cream $58.00 - L'Occitane

Gud Orange Petalooza Natural Shampoo $6.99 - Ulta

There is something that many of your celebs have in common when it comes to hitting the red carpet, they have great skin or the appearance of that sunkissed look! I believe that your beauty regimine is a total system and not just something that you do for a specific time period. When I'm traveling, doing segments and more, I utilize a number of items that ensures that I am always red carpet ready! From Burt's Bees, Gud is a complete skincare line. I have to say that my boyfriend is hooked on their Orange Petalooza Shampoo which has a fab smell that is perfect for clean hair! I'm obsessed with L'Occitane's Immortelle brightening system which includes their Hand Care which has SPF15 included, Brightening Essence which is mixed into the Moisturizing Cream which is perfect for the face. I have been taking two drops a day of IO Beauty's Beauty Booster which tastes like berries and can be taken straight or mixed in your favorite beverage. It's a quick way of nourishing your skin whether it's first thing in the morning, or later on in the day. Of course great skin is all about lotion and Jergens ensures that regardless of the season, you're protected. I too have jumed on the Beauty Balm wagon! I love that Dr Jart's BB cream can be mixed into my foundation that I apply onto my face when I am prepping it for my makeup routine or can be worn alone. I love the water base of this particular one as I feel that it spreads on evenly and makes my skin radiant. Finally, when you're running around, you can't allow a headache to keep you down. Migralex was introduced to me a few years ago and although it was explained to me that it helped those with chronic migraines, I have found that it is perfect for light headaches, stress headaches, hangovers, cramps or those annoying headaches I get when I have been flying for a number of hours. It's fast and effective which is perfect for keeping that well maintained look! Together, all of these items keep me going and are apart of my routine.

I love what I do! It allows me to go behind the scenes months in advance to see lines, their inspirations and more. With Fashion Week being less than a week away, readers always want to get as many sneak peeks as possible on collections. On the day of shows, I get to go to many of the shows prior to them hitting the runway. This allows me to let you know what to expect in terms of hair, makeup and what accessories they will rock on the runway. Theia Couture is one of my favorite designers as I have worn them at events and enjoy seeing this line on the runway! Creative Director, Don O’Neill, has a phenomenal vision that comes to life at every presentation. This year, they will be at the Metropolitan Pavilion as apart of Style 360. What a great space to see these pieces showcased. A show is about putting the best elements from the collection out as well as inspirations.

One of the things about the line that always gets me excited is that inspiration comes from Greek goddesses. For this Fall 2012 collection is Athena who is a deity that is known as a powerful woman who was full of wisdom, the instinct to protect and courage. "In 2012 as we face challenging times, I want to imbue the THEIA woman with this sense of power and confidence that will help her stride forward, feeling brave, beautiful, and strong," said the Creative Director. Above you can see models waiting to be seen during the model call for this show where they select the women who will rock the runway and will ensure that the designated looks make sense for them. In addition, you can see some of the mood boards which lets you know the direction that the brand will design in and includes fabrics.

On the day of the show, you can see the runway show and get a front row seat! As an Accessories Expert, I'm beyond excited that shoes will be provided via Q by Pasquale, jewelry from Ben Amun, gloves from Fratelli Orsini and nails by Dashing Divas.

Self-Tie Floral Headwrap $3 - Forever 21

Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes $14 - The Body Shop

adilibria Workout Bag $85 - adidas

Ryka - Studio D $60 - Zappos

SPLENDID Heather Grey Very Light Jersey Tank-Top $60 - StyleBop

Short Sleeve Terry Tee $75 - adidas

Fila sport® performance yoga capris $48 - Kohl's

Yes it's still the summer but like my wardrobe that is for being out and about, my workout gear also transitions as well! I am a huge fan of rocking black and grey when exercising and many times when I am doing a class, I love to layer it up as well. There's nothing cuter than cropped yoga pants which are from Fila and are all about performance. Include a simple tank like this one from Splendid and a cute cropped terry tee by Stella McCartney and you're ready for the fitness runway as well as looking fab! Pop on your Ryka sneakers and to pull your hair back, Forever 21 has a great scarf with just a bit of color. Grab your Adidas bag which also allows you to run around right after to whatever the day may take you. Keep it fresh by putting The Body Shop's gentle facial cleansing wipes. As you guys know, we're getting closer and closer to NYFW so I also pop in one of my super nutritious snacks from Fresh Diet so that I can snack in a healthy way!

Also on Self's HBAs (unexpected but loved) Beyonce Heat Gold Sparkling Body Lotion. Alex didn't think that a lotion with a fragrance and gold sparkles would have been so loved by readers!

Alex is obsessed with Batiste Hair! I included this in Kitten Lounge's Kimmie's Gimmies Spring Breah Tweet Up, but it's also in Self's Health and Beauty Awards as well! I agree having dark hair, this dry shampoo doesn't leave white spots behind.

Next vacation on her list - Marrakech!

24 may be no longer but she just got bitten by this action packed show and via the wonders of Netflix, she can get in on the fab episodes! Working with fab ladies every day is fun - but this is where she gets in a little testosterone!

Self Magazine Beauty Team: Runa Bhattacharya, Nicole Catanese, Elaine D'Farley (Beauty Director, SELF), Alex Samuel, Pia Battacharya

Happy May! The week and month has just begun and yet there are so many things that are going on! So of course we had to think how to get fully ready and amaze looking for the summer! Of course, beauty is the best way as there are tons of fab products out there but with so many to choose from, we could all use a little help. You can also check out our faves from Self Magazine as they just released their Health Beauty Awards for 2011 on this week's Trendy Thursdays post! With all of that intel, we had to take a moment to chit chat with Alex Samuels, Beauty Editor of Self Magazine and to find out about what she's into and what guilty pleasures we should know about!

We all have that meal that gets us and leaves us salivating for it even if we can't get our hands on it! For Alex, she loves Pala Gluten Free Pizza whether it's the etna pie or the arrabbiata depending on her mood (always good to have a back up morsel)! Seriously. she has dreams about it! Of course as I always say what you love to eat vies for first or second place with what keeps you connected! It's no surprise that Alex's iPhone is key! Now when I want to know how to get around the city, you'll find me using a combo of Google Maps or HopStop but Alex just took navigation to another level! Since she lives in Brooklyn, she's always on the subway and ExitStrategy lets her know where she needs to be on the subway in order to be close to her desired exit! Not only is this super efficient and convenient but there's no trial in error - ie continuing to take the same line to figure out the best way to stand! Beauty and brains is always a good thing in my book!

Last month at Spa Week's Media party, everyone was buzzing about Hair Feathers and at the event, you had the opportunity to get them! They add a little panache to your overall look! Stacey Gersten put these on her and she has been receiving compliments daily since then - it's such a cute trend and perfect for summer! Check out above to see more of her loves and what readers said about a few of the products that were included in Self Magazine's Health and Beauty Awards for 2011 which is based in the ultimate best of the best beauty recommendations of 2,200 SELF readers in 48 states who tested 1,187 new products that have been developed over the past year to determine the top picks for Hair, Face, Makeup, Body and Sun products! The 87 winners that are included within this list standout from a possibly overwhelming beauty aisle! Self takes it a step further for ease of shopping with the ability to download the full list on Self.com! With over 62% of SELF readers relying on word of mouth for their beauty purchases, it gives you a great way to know what's out there! This Thursday, I will share some of my favorites from the list as well!

If you loved finding out about Alex, make sure that you check out Aljoud, founder, of Niftee last week.

Earlier this week, we talked about Lea Michele's Golden Globe 2011 look! Now we know about the amazing look but below is a fab interview from Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend. Using Dove, he created this subtle look which will be easy for you to recreate!

HOW TO GET LEA MICHELE’S HAIR LOOK, nominee for Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Comedy Or Musical for her breakout role in “Glee.”

Dove celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend created a modern and fresh hair look for Lea Michele. “I wanted to give Lea a young and modern look. I played off the movement and ruffles of her gorgeous gown to give her a loose chignon that was all about soft, subtle glamour.”

Here’s how to get Lea Michele’s look:

- “One of the best parts of my job is I get to take home products before they’re available on shelves. I gave Lea the new Dove Nourishing Oil Care System a couple of weeks ago – her hair goes through a lot on her show. When using the whole system it can smooth up to 100% of roughness and frizz.

- “I told Lea to arrive with clean, just washed hair. I started her look tonight by applying Dove Nourishing Oil Care Serum to wet hair to smooth any frizz and add shine.

- “Next, to add a bit of texture and volume rake a pump of Dove Curl & Sculpt Defining Mousse throughout damp hair and blow dry with a round brush.

- “Then wrap two inch sections of hair around a ¾ inch curling iron to create big, loose curls. This will help create soft texture around the face.

- “Rub a pea sized amount of the new Dove Nourishing Oil Care Leave-In Smoothing Cream between hands. Rake fingers through the hair to distribute the product evenly and create definition and shine.

- “Pull the sides and back into a low, messy chignon at the nape of the neck and secure with bobby pins.

- “Carefully pull out pieces in the front of the hair to frame the face.

- “To finish Lea’s look I sprayed Dove Unscented Extra Hold Hairspray with Natural Movement (Aerosol) throughout the hair to give it hold without looking frozen in time. It’s a soft, “up-ish” do that looks like it could fall down at any moment, but really it’s not going anywhere!”

Last night award season continued with NBC's Golden Globe Awards of 2011. As always there were dressed that made an impact, those that were underwhelming and fortunately many that enhanced the overall look with fabulous accessories, hair and makeup! This year, Kitten Lounge's favorite was pretty in pink! We're loving Lea Michele's Oscar de la Renta gown (she knows what works best as she has embraced this designer before) that is fun, flirty and has a pop of edge to it. This gown graced the red carpet with all the elements that made this Glee cast member look phenomenal. In addition, we're loving her ring which was the perfect way to tie the entire look together.

We will be following celebrity stylist, Mark Townsend, this award season as he shares with us how he created the star's look using Dove Hair Care products We're loving that he went with a modern chignon that had a soft and subtle look to it so that she maintained her youthful look and yet played off the ruffles of this gown. Later this week, we will share how he created this look and the products that were used for the nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical for her breakout role.

MCL by Matthew Campbell Laurenza Large Scroll Cuff $2300 - Neiman Marcus

Sterling Volcano Amethyst Ring by Paula Mendoza $400 - Vivre

Zoe Saldano ~ Givenchy Purple Ombre Gown

The Oscars was yet another great event but I was slightly saddened as the trend of a lack of accessories continues to prevail on the red carpet over the past few seasons. Since the economy took a turn, there seems to be a sense of the awards also taking steps back. When I view these shows, I still expect to see amazing gowns, women pushing the envelope in terms of colors, seeing fab hair, makeup and glitzy accessories. This year, I was entertained by a lot of dresses that hit the carpet but was saddened to see that many embraced safe golden hues, wore tonal dresses which washed them out and yet again, it seems that the accessories were either an after thought or not present at all. This trend of minimal accessories is not one that should continue to emerge season after season.

When it came to outfits that I loved there were those that hit the top of my list such as Elizabeth Banks in Versace (although I felt the dress was gorgeous but the color washed her out slightly, Mariska Hargitay in Vera Wang (she had classic accessories but more than most), Zoe Kravits in Alexis Mabille and Rachel McAdams in Ellie Saab.

This season, it seems that only one dress left me wondering how it could have been considered for this actress. I think it's a combination of the elements of the dress along with the lack of presence of Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham. We have all worn things that others look at it and know its not for them, but the presence we have in the dress makes people think of it differently. Last night, she didn't seem comfortable in this dress and it read badly. Her makeup was amazing but below her neck, it wasn't inspiring.

Zoe Saldano appearing in Givenchy last night and I'm torn on this dress. When I saw it on the Red Carpet, I saw it from the bust up and instantly fell in love with it; however, when she appeared as a presenter, I had no idea that the bottom had so much color and ruffles. I was torn between loving and hating it but she walked with such purpose that I started thinking about the dress more than many others that I saw in their entirety. I'm not sure if it was the best dress but it was the most memorable (although Rachel McAdams is a very close second choice). My only complaint is that Zoe had a gorgeous ring and earrings but I would have loved seeing an amazing cuff or at least an awesome clutch (not matching as many of those who hit the carpet went that route). Awards Season is about the glitz and glam and although it's great that not too many people had choices that were less than thrilling, it's also important to embrace color and all the glamor possible. If I had worn this dress, it would have been with a neutral shoe as I'm not a fan of her shoe in terms of color and I would have worn this ring pictured above. Although this dress is elegant it has a bit of an unleashed element to it. For all the stylists out there, I know you spend time putting the look together and understated elegance is important; however, the lack of accessories make the look slightly naked and for those of us that obsess over accessories, we hope to see more in future seasons.

Hair Brush ~ Anna Sui

Anna Sui ~ Comb

24K Pommade ~ Oribe

Limited Edition Metallic’s Collection SEDU Revolution ~ Folica

Now I am a big believer in being picture perfect no matter where you are but when it's the holiday season and there is a party everyday - it's time to step up to the holiday levels! With it being Thanksgiving today, it's time to not only look fab for all of those events but make a commitment that you're new look is actually being launched now so that in 2010 you're the style icon you always knew you could be. We don't usually talk about hair but today I thought we definitely needed to highlight this! So what goodies do we have now. Hair needs to be fabulous and after washing and prepping it - styling adds the final touches.

Starting today through Mon, Folica is having a sale for every $100 you spend, you will get $25 off! Starting Dec 2nd - Dec 4th, they will have a private sale In addition, this Limited Edition Metallic's Collection flat iron ensures that you're hair looks fab. After you're hair is super straight, you have to have Oribe to add those golden goddess accents! Yes Oribe is a 24K gold pommade which will ensure that you're red carpet ready wherever you end up going. Finally, do the finishing touches with a fab comb and brush from Anna Sui

Skin Smoothing Body Exfoliator - Scrub ~ Belli

Belli Body Firming Serum - Lotion ~ Belli

Belli Baby Calm Me - Hair & Body Wash ~ Belli

I'm not a mommy or a mommy to be but I know good products when I see it! Maybe you're like me and you have friends that are transitioning to being mommies or you have sensitive skin and you're looking for items to include within your daily regimen. I have to say that Belli Skincare should be within your knowledge base when it comes to skincare! First of all, I love that this cosmetic line is meant got the mommy who is currently pregnant, who has just had a baby and of course wants to take care of her baby as well! With a variety of products, I'm focusing on the three that are shown above (yes click on the links to find out more). The Calm Me hair and body wash is perfect for baby to have his/her wash ups! Not only is it Pediatrician Recommended but there are no dyes or parabens! The Body Firming Serum is a daily lotion that contains Pumpkin Seedcake, Shitake Mushroom and Marine Proteins in order to have your breasts, buttocks and abdomen firmed, toned and supple! Finally, the Skin Smoothing Body Exfoliator is comprised of Green Tea, Ginseng and Peppermint Oil which takes off old cells and keeps your skin fresh! This is perfect for a baby shower, babies' first birthday and so much more! I think it's important to share positive beauty care from an early age and to remind mommie to think that it's ok that she begins to take care of herself as well! I also find that it's important to know that many times these products can also be beneficial to those that may not have children but love the minerals that are within these products. My personal favorite is the exfoliator! Check out the site and be prepared for your next baby shower!