Earlier this afternoon, I headed around the corner to the Shops at Columbus Circle to Keep it Smooth Shaven by Gillette and Scope Mouthwash! Brooklyn Decker and Baltimore Raven Super Bowl winner Ray Rice were on hand to host this event which aimed to break two Guiness World Records - World's Largest Shaving Lesson AND the most kisses between a couple within a minute. They actually had members from the GWR on hand with their blazers and official clipboards!

Ray kicked it off by shaving in front of everyone and we also learned that 85% of women that were polled agree that a clean shaven man is preferred when kissing as opposed to a man with stubble. Over 330 stations were set up where men signed up to shave and of course, when it came time for the kissing moment, it was all about Scope Mouthwash to keep the moment fresh and magical! I had to pass along some interesting notes whether you're going out with your significant other, heading out for a first date or just hanging out with friends - in terms of being socially courageous, 29% of men say that asking for the first date takes the most courage while 32% of women note that saying "I Love You" takes some serious courage! Flirting online with someone that you want to date is easier according to 18% of people that were asked and 34% of people asked consider themselves outgoing in social situations! When you know that your personal grooming essentials are on point - it makes it that much easier and I do suggest that although you gargle to get ready, for those of us that have bags or even in your pocket, get a little travel bottle that you can put your Scope in to ensure that your kiss is magical and fresh!

New York Fashion Week comes to a close today although I know there are a few events still taking place tomorrow and over the weekend. My NYFW will come to a close officially tomorrow morning! It's been an insane schedule of shows, presentations, dinners, face time with brands who sponsor me and more. When NYFW comes to a close, I definitely think of spa-ing it up but I also love playing with a number of items that I have at home! With the crazy schedule, I have to lay out everything I have and plan for multiple changes in a day and now with it also being Valentine's Day, I thought it would be nice to have a pink beauty infused post!

I'm all about exfoliating and having amazing skincare product for the shower. Molton Brown has a Pink Pepperpod which is girly and yet has a spicy element that those who share with their boyfriends can enjoy showering and exfoliating scrub with these two products! For those who opt to enjoy their bathtubs, I'm obsessed with these Water Music's Himalayan Salts which is perfect to soak in!

If you have yet to enter the world of the Clarisonic this is definitely a time to do so! They have such a variety of brushes to use whether you just want it for your face or you want to buy the version that has interchangeable brushes to go between the face and the body. Moisturize your face with this limited edition Cle de Peau cream. Since you're getting ready for a fabulous night out whether spending it with your significant other, friends or final NYFW events - sip on Sensa in Grapefruit which is a great nutritional supplement to enjoy.

When it comes to your makeup look, there are so many ways to bring a pop of pink into your look! Your cheeks can have pink blush with Tom Ford Beauty's Frantic Pink which is great on a number of skin tones (my personal tip is if you feel that you have too much pink, mix it with a bronzer which adds a subtle hue). Lips have a number of options including: Guerlain Kiss Kiss Gloss, Stila Lip Glaze, Burt's Bees Tinted Rose and Napoleon Perdis Lip Pencil.

Finally, lips can't have all the fun, nails have a fun range of hues as well from the lightest of pinks to those that are bolder. My personal favorite in terms of brand is Butter London in Shag and RGB in a vibrant pink.

As you know, it's NYFW and it's definitely difficult to balance a super cute outfit when there is a blizzard outside. There are times when you definitely want to wear a cute outfit that's super cute and girly if it's for a special presentation, a dinner etc! I have a few key events next weeks that regardless of the weather, I will be rocking a cute outfit (and running in and out via a car service)! I have been obsessed with Tulle Skirts lately and was so pleased when I received a fabulous skirt to wear during NYFW and an opportunity to share a giveaway as well as a discount code with you! I will rock my skirt on the last day of NYFW which happens to be Valentine's Day as well but for those wondering how one can wear this look now or during the spring, of course I had to accessorize it.

With this tulle skirt, there's a lot of volume so I like items that are a little more fitting and create a silhouette by playing with proportions. This palette is about neutrals so I paired this Tees by Tina blush cami with this cream tulle skirt with bow. I actually wear tank tops year around and Iove this Liska fox fur bolero. Make sure you're warm when you're outside with this Miu Miu double breasted wool gaberdine coat which continues to keep the color flow. keep your hands warm and fashionable with these 3.1 Phillip Lim fingerless gloves (so you can continue to text as you shuttle across town).

Accessories are an essential with any outfit and I love that they can be worn with a number of looks. Typically, I never wear earrings but on special occasions it's nice to wear something different and I highly suggest these Federica Rettore sapphire, pink tourmine and diamond earrings which are a nod to geometria. One of my favorite accessories is a signature ring and this one by Irene Neuwirth is an opal in rose gold with an emerald cut. Wrap bracelets are always a fun way of making sure that you have a bit of a boho chic vibe in your outfit and this natural hued one by Chan Luu is perfect. I do love going over the top with a number of my necklaces is this piece by Erickson Beamon is perfection. This piece is also amazing to wear when you have a simple tank and jeans - it's definitely a conversation piece. These heels by Charlotte Olympia are so cute and are just the thing to wear for Valentine's Day or anytime that you feel like rocking hearts. Finally, the bag completes the look and this one by Marc Jacobs is a great way to make an appearance.

Today, I'm kicking off a fabulous giveaway which involves Shabby Apple as I love their Tinsel Town Tulle Skirt and there are a number of items that may tickle your fancy. You have the chance to win a $50 gift card with the winner to be announced on Feb 15th! Starting on Feb 15th, we will have a giveaway code that will be available from Feb 15th - March 15th for a 10% discount.

GIVEAWAY RULES:

* You must follow all of these to be eligible as one winner will receive a $50 gift card to spend as they wish.

* You must "Like" Shabby Apple on Facebook.

* Leave a comment on this blog post on Kitten Lounge sharing what your favorite item on Shabby Apple.

* You must live in the US in order to enter and have a US address in order to receive your gift card.

GIVEAWAY WINNER: Congrats to Amy Lynn for winning the $50 gift card to Shabby Apple! Please email Info@TheKittenLounge.com!

Click to view 14 Valentine's Day Picks on GLOSSI.COM

Last week the Love Guide which focuses on pre-Spring picks launched on Kitten Lounge. This is a great way to buy items that are perfect for Valentine's gifting and to begin building your closet. The 14 Picks for Valentine's helps you buy the perfect look for Valentine's Day as well as what you can purchase for your significant other. Our picks include a number of my favorites from Ana Reign, Fallon Jewelry, Linea Pelle and Va Bien - find out what the other picks are!

Today is officially NYFW FW2013, so you know a number of posts will be on here covering backstage, runway shows, presentations, parties and more. With it being NYFW and next week (on this very day) being Valentine's Day, we had to reach out to Celebrity Manicurist Jade Morales (at Oprah's HARPO Studios, you would find her doing celebs nails) to ask how we can have our hands ready for this week as well as the day of love! Here she provides some tips. Although she is Chicago based and can be found at George The Salon (which has signature manicure services) and the Four Seasons!

Valentine's Day Manicure Tips

Making the Cut: Cutting your own cuticles before your manicure is a big no no. It's so easy to cut so much more than you have to. Note to self, leave it to the nail technician.

Polish Away: Pre and post manicure, the guest should not have to do anything. A good nail technician should be able to do everything for the guest starting with removing any old polish to perks like customized scubs and massages. Just bring yourself and enjoy the manicure.

French Kiss: A french manicure is an elegant and classic way to wear your nails. For polish perfection, start with Essie's base coat followed by 1 coat of Adore-A-Ball by Essie then Blanc by Essie for the tip with another coat of Adore-A-Ball by Essie over that finished with a top coat of Seche Vite.

Smooth as Silk: Opt for a special scrub during your manicure to ensure oh so soft and touchable hands. Right now, I am loving the Organic Sugar Olive Oil Scrub I am doing for clients. The olive oil is super hydrating for the skin since its oleic acid helps to soften and the vitamin E improves elasticity. The sugar exfoliates to get rid of any dead skin cells which results in smooth glowing hands.

Make it Last: It's always good to apply a top coat 2 or 3 days after your manicure so it can last longer. A quick dry top coat always helps.

I love when stars rock fabulous looks and it seems so true to their personal image! Julie Bowen of ABC's Modern Family looked amazing in Johanna Johnson in a black leather gown (on trend) with embellished cap sleeves from their Spring Summer 2013 Red Carpet Collection. I'm obsessed with this designer and I always love when looks that hit the runway, make it onto the red carpet. Although I love how it looked when it was presented, I do like how Julie made it her own. As always, I let you know how you can get the beauty look as this is perfect for NYFW, Valentine's Day or anytime you want to step it up! All of these items can be obtained at Avon as you know I love sharing finds from here as I am a Brand Ambassador for the brand. As more updates of this look are known, this post will be updated.

Makeup artist Heather Currie complemented Julie’s stunning sultry black leather dress with a subtly sexy cat eye and a soft, romantic pink lip. Here are Heather's steps to get the look:

Face

Currie kept Julie’s skin looking dewy and fresh by applying Avon Be Blushed Cheek Color in Powder Pink on the apples of her cheeks.

Eyes

Currie used Avon Irresistibly Sexy Eyeshadow Palette in Bombshell to bring depth and smokiness to Julie’s eyes and add a little shimmer to pick up the glimmer on the jewel's on Julie's dress.

The inner rims of Julie's eyes were lined with Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner in Cosmic Brown, and the tops of her eyelids with Avon Ultra Luxury Eyeliner in Black. She then smudged the black liner into Julie’s eyeshadow to create a subtle cat eye and finished the look with a coat of black Mascara.

Lip

In order to create a romantic lip that would complete Julie’s look, Currie swiped two coats of Avon's NEW Totally Kissable lipstick in Lovey Dovey on Julie’s lips. No gloss was used in order to keep the lip color soft and rich at the same time.

The shortest month of the year brings so much activity! I'm in prep for a number of projects, next week Fashion Week begins, then there's Valentine's Day, more Fashion Week and then I'm off to LA! With that said, I look at Feb as being a month where the weather really lets you know that it's winter (as we have been getting off so easy here in NYC so here's hoping for more of the same) and you start dreaming of summer and tease yourself with spring.

Today, we kick off our Valentine's Day Guide with thoughts of gifting your honey on Feb 14th but also prepping yourself with all the items that are perfect for changing over your closets, vanity and more! In addition, we have a phenomenal giveaway from SodaStream that starts today through Feb 14th! To enter, make sure to tweet @KittenLounge and @SodaStream by letting us know what drinks you would create with the use of this machine and the hashtag #KLSodaStream! We'll announce a winner on noon on Feb 14th! 1 Lucky winner will receive a fab SodaStream Jet, container, and a number of flavors so that you can turn your water into a seltzer or the soda of your choice. The possibilities are endless! You can find out more about it by flipping through our Valentine's Magalog for 2012!

Last Saturday, I went to one of my favorite places that have definitely made my life easier! Beam Laser Spa lets me forget about how my underarms look when I'm out and about. On a recent trip to Orlando when the weather was toasty and I was seeking refuge from an impending snowy storm in NYC, I was completely ready! The sisters of Beam Laser Spa are definitely the ones to go to when you know that you want to look your best wherever you're looking to have no hair! This isn't just for women as men also can enjoy this as well. This is the perfect way to enjoy Valentine's Day if you have a getaway or you're turning your studio into a love hideaway. Whether you're doing a girl's weekend or getting ready for the Dominican Republic (oh yes my vaca is only a few weeks away). Take some time to make sure that you get your free test patch to see what wonders it can do for you and then book your appointment!

PS - Tonight I am doing my first S Factor class and it's much easier to know that I can do my best with clean armpits!