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Beauty to Fall For

Prepare for autumn with our pick of the season’s best advanced beauty boosters

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Beauty to Fall For

September 10, 2012

Prepare for autumn with our pick of the season’s best advanced beauty boosters

This season, the lips have it. For a light shine, sweep on <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2218855&productId=xlsImpprod2330021&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80058" target="_blank">Maybelline Champagne Shimmer</a> ($7.50, <a href="http://www.ulta.com/" target="_blank">ulta.com</a>), but for a more dramatic effect, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/estee-lauder-pure-color-vivid-shine-lipstick-luminizer/3371389?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=4806" target="_blank">Estee Lauder Pure Color Vivid Shine Lipstick Luminizer</a> ($25, <a href="http://www.nordstrom.com/" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>) can be layered over any lipstick. Our pick for the season's requisite velvety gloss in a rich hue: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/guerlain-rouge-g-lextrait-lip-color/3359174?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=587" target="_blank">Guerlain 'Rouge G l'Extrait' Lip Color</a> ($48, <a href="http://www.nordstrom.com/" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>).

Keep the summer shine alive with <a href="http://www.essie.com/mirror-metallics-collection/" target="_blank">Essie's mirror metallic collection</a> of nail polishes ($8 each, <a href="http://www.essie.com/" target="_blank">essie.com</a>). The gleaming tints add extra oomph to this fall's opulent feel.

Beauty sleep is no longer a dream thanks to <a href="http://www.sephora.com/wild-rose-vitamin-c-advanced-brightening-sleeping-facial-P306883?skuId=1411925" target="_blank">Korres Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial</a> ($48, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/" target="_blank">sephora.com</a>). This overnight treatment uses a brightening agent and Vitamin C to fight off uneven tones and dark spots.

What's better than looking good and doing good? Both glamorous and ethical, the <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418163&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446524814&R=656509042258&P_name=Chantecaille&N=4294912254+306418163&bmUID=jAH06Ir" target="_blank">Chantecaille L'Elephant Eye Palette</a> ($85, <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/" target="_blank">saksfifthavenue.com</a>) donates to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust — which works to preserve Kenya's elephants and rhinos — and enhances your eyelids with colors straight from the fall runways.

Spent too much time in the pool this summer? Wash the chlorine right out of your hair with <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/garnier-fructis-haircare-pure-clean-fortifying-shampoo/qxp341860?catid=183500" target="_blank">Garnier Fructis Haircare Pure Clean Fortifying Shampoo</a> ($8.50, <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/" target="_blank">drugstore.com</a>). This eco-friendly wash contains no silicones or dyes and is infused with acerola berry antioxidant.

Counteract frizzy autumn hair with <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2203369&productId=xlsImpprod1170130&navAction=push&navCount=1" target="_blank">L'Oreal Everpure Moisture Restorative Mask</a> ($8.99, <a href="http://www.ulta.com/" target="_blank">ulta.com</a>). The mask sinks into the depths of your hair cuticles to guarantee that your locks stay shiny and soft.

For his first fragrance, Givenchy's creative director Riccardo Tisci created <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446462716&CAWELAID=1354315778&cagpspn=pla&site_refer=GGLPRADS001" target="_blank">Dahlia Noir</a> ($90, <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/" target="_blank">saksfifthavenue.com</a>) a light and fresh scent that combines notes of mandarin with fresh-picked roses and can keep the smell of a blooming spring day alive despite piles of fall leaves.

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Golfing Greats

These smart golf essentials will elevate your game — and your style

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Golfing Greats

September 10, 2012

These smart golf essentials will elevate your game — and your style

<a href="http://www.titleist.com/" target="_blank">Titleist's 913D3 driver</a> will be the single-hottest driver in golf when it goes on sale in November. Played by Rory McIlroy to win the PGA Championship in August, it aims to improve your distance and performance. Its face insert's variable tapered thickness adds ball speed on off-center hits. ($449, <a href="http://www.titleist.com/" target="_blank">titleist.com</a>).

Imagine zeroing in on the pin more often. These will help. <a href="http://www.ping.com/clubs/wedgesdetail.aspx?id=12825" target="_blank">PING's stainless steel Tour wedges</a> have three sole width options — thin, standard and wide — for versatility. Milled "Gorge" grooves on the face aim to maximum backspin ($167.50 with graphite shaft, $140/steel, <a href="http://www.ping.com/" target="_blank">ping.com</a>).

As temperatures dip, <a href="http://www.cutterbuck.com/cutterbuck/item_no=MCO00883+CLP+XXS/cid=928/page_no=1/shop.axd/ProductDetails/" target="_blank">Cutter & Buck's CB WeatherTec Post Game Half Zip Windshirt</a> will warm you up. This lightweight, all-polyester pullover packs into its own pocket and sports mini ripstop fabric, contrast color binding, exposed zipper, on-seam pockets and drawcord hem. Machine washable ($64, <a href="http://www.cutterbuck.com/" target="_blank">cutterbuck.com</a>).

The easiest way to access your clubs from a cart bag? Using <a href="http://www.bagboycompany.com/p-92-revolver-le.aspx" target="_blank">Bag Boy's Revolver LE</a> with its 10-inch, 14-way rotating top that works like a Lazy Susan for golf clubs. Plus, its 14 individual Clip-Loks keep clubs from clanging against one another ($239.95, <a href="http://www.bagboycompany.com/" target="_blank">bagboycompany.com</a>).

The biodegradable and durable <a href="http://www.consistenttee.com/" target="_blank">Consistent Tee</a> removes the guesswork from judging how high to tee the ball. Just plug it into the ground until the bevel forces you to stop pushing, then swing away. It's USGA–approved, as well ($5.99/10-pack, <a href="http://www.consistenttee.com/" target="_blank">consistenttee.com</a>).

<a href="http://www.roysrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Roy's Hawaii</a> is renowned for its delectable Hawaiian fusion cuisine and friendly service. The atmosphere is welcoming, as are the delicious fresh fish, Baby Back short ribs and island spices. Be sure to save room for the chocolate soufflé <a href="http://www.roysrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">(roysrestaurant.com</a>).

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Travel Style: San Francisco’s Haute Tech

Pack your bags for a chic weekend in this high-tech, gastronomic world capital

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Travel Style: San Francisco’s Haute Tech

September 10, 2012

Pack your bags for a chic weekend in this high-tech, gastronomic world capital

A perfect duo for a getaway, the <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/#/storefront/c6562/6976/moreviews/" target="_blank">Mulberry leopard-print trolley</a> ($1,450, <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/" target="_blank">mulberry.com</a>) fits everything you need for a weekend escape, while the <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/#/storefront/search/7580/moreviews/bryn/" target="_blank">Mulberry Bryn handbag</a> ($950, <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/" target="_blank">mulberry.com</a>) is a chic and sensible walk-about bag that keeps your hands free for browsing in San Francisco's stylish boutiques.

Pay homage to the Haight's hippie roots in this <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/320938" target="_blank">Banjo & Matilda cashmere peace sweater</a> ($345, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a>) — it's as cute as it is comfortable.

The sleek lines of this <a href="http://www.intermixonline.com/product/ohne+titel+fit+and+flare+knit+dress.do?sortby=ourPicks" target="_blank">Ohne Titel fit and flare knit dress</a> ($678, <a href="http://www.intermix.com/" target="_blank">intermix.com</a>) are a perfect complement to this Silicon Valley setting. And like the industry, it's highly adaptable; wear it to a casual Sunday brunch, or pair it with a slim-fitting jacket for dinner at <a href="https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/SanFrancisco/Dining/Parallel_37/Default.htm" target="_blank">Parallel 37 at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco</a>.

Slip on the <a href="http://www.samaeyewear.net/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1004&category_id=13&ad_search=1&product_type_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=51" target="_blank">California frames</a> (price upon request, <a href="http://www.samaeyewear.net/" target="_blank">samaeyewear.net</a>) from Sama Eyewear for a high tech view. The lenses are made with photochromic glass, which means they automatically darken when exposed to UV rays and lighten when you step out of the sun, or into the SF MOMA.

Make sure to stop in at Gumps, a San Francisco institution that carries everything from Japanese screens to stationery. And if the clouds do roll in off the bay, you can pick up this <a href="http://www.gumps.com/p/pink-gerbera-daisy-umbrella" target="_blank">pink Gerbera daisy umbrella</a> ($38, <a href="http://www.gumps.com/" target="_blank">gumps.com</a>) to keep you dry.

Add some color to your long walks up this city's legendary hills or through the trendy Mission District in <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Jimmy-Choo-Shiny-Leather-Penny-Loafer-Men-s/prod140090170_cat43560919__/?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat43560919%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod140090170&cmCat=product" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo's shiny penny loafer</a> ($650, <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/" target="_blank">neimanmarcus.com</a>).

Quite possibly the coolest maps that were ever conceived, <a href="http://www.brooklyn5and10.com/Crumpled-City-Maps-San-Francisco-p/cm50.htm" target="_blank">Crumpled City Map, San Francisco</a> ($19.95, <a href="http://www.brooklyn5and10.com/" target="_blank">brooklyn5and10.com</a>) guarantees that you never have to follow the fold. The durable, waterproof design just begs to be stuffed into purses, pockets or pouches.

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Okinawa By Hand and Sea

Discover the artisanal traditions that have flourished for centuries on this island outpost of Japan

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Okinawa By Hand and Sea

September 10, 2012

Discover the artisanal traditions that have flourished for centuries on this island outpost of Japan

An artist creates a textile in the Shiroma Bingata Studio. Once made for royal kimonos, bingata — the stencil-dyed cloth of Shuri in Naha — is known for its bright color combinations and floral, bird, fish and water motifs inspired by Okinawa’s natural beauty. (Photographs by Tetsuya Miura)

In the heart of the Motobu Peninsula, artist Masanao Shiroma makes indigo-dyed textiles and pottery with a native species of indigo. At Aikaze, his inviting hilltop workshop, gallery and café nestled deep within the Yanbaru Forest, visitos can sign up for dyeing lessons, and enjoy a traditional lunch served on his pottery.

A cyclist rides on Tsuboya Pottery Street, in Naha, capital city of the Okinawa prefecture.

At Yukutaya Gama, the kiln of Minoru and Keiko Chibana, designs feature the floral patterns of classic Ryukyu pottery.

A striking nine-chamber climbing kiln marks the center of Yomitan Pottery Village, a laid-back community that is home to more than a dozen artists’ studios and galleries.

Seikichi and Seiichiro Inamine’s hand-blown glass, shown here, also graced banquet tables at the G8 Summit in 2000.

A beach on Kouri-jima, about six miles from the Shiroma Bingata Studio.

The islands’ native botanicals are a rich resource for pigments, fibers and other materials, as well as inspiration for textile motifs and sculptural forms.

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Geek Squad

The latest, greatest gadgets for plugged-in road warriors

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Geek Squad

September 10, 2012

The latest, greatest gadgets for plugged-in road warriors

<a href="http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7" target="_blank">Google's Nexus 7 tablet</a> is all the rage in the high-tech world. Hailed as the most-compelling non-iPad tablet, it runs Android's new Jelly Bean 4.1 operating system — making it smooth, responsive and fast. Via facial recognition, you can unlock the 7-inch tablet by looking into its camera ($199-$249, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_8gb&feature=nexus-home-page" target="_blank">play.google.com</a>).

Watching televised sports in your yard isn't a bleached out-experience when you use <a href="http://store.sunbritetv.com/c-6-televisions.aspx" target="_blank">SunBrite's all-weather LCD televisions</a> that are specifically built for outdoor use. They boast superior brightness, while resisting the harsh effects of weather, dirt, insects and UV rays. They're used in professional sports stadiums ($1,835-$7,395, <a href="http://www.sunbritetv.com/" target="_blank">sunbritetv.com</a>).

Prepare to be stopped by inquiring strangers, while wearing <a href="http://www.sisumovement.com/node/12" target="_blank">SISU's Guardian A2 watch</a>. Its sleek, industrial look and satin smooth finish are eye-catchers. But it's the internal Swiss-made movement that's even a bigger wow factor. The wide, substantial stainless steel bracelet feels cozy around your wrist ($1,495, <a href="http://www.sisumovement.com/" target="_blank">sisumovement.com</a>).

<a href="http://www.grovemade.com/product/ipad-case/#plain-ipad-case" target="_blank">Grove's Bamboo iPad case</a> is a solid bamboo shell plus a sturdy single-panel cover that's made with your choice of all-natural leather or wool felt. Replete with integrated magnets ($159, <a href="http://www.grovemade.com/" target="_blank">grovemade.com</a>).

Make your own frame-by-frame prints with <a href="http://usa.shop.lomography.com/lomokino/" target="_blank">Lomokino's 35mm analog movie camera</a>. The throwback-style camera gets you original artwork using standard 35mm film ($79, <a href="http://www.shop.lomography.com/" target="_blank">shop.lomography.com</a>).

Get a simulated pen-and-paper experience with <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbgBxr4H59A" target="_blank">Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet</a>. The stylus-equipped Android device boasts a lightning-quick processor, 2GB of RAM, 5-megapixel rear- and 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. And it tracks your eyes, so that the screen won't dim while you're viewing it ($499, <a href="http://www.samsung.com/" target="_blank">samsung.com</a>).

Since its launch nearly 50 years ago, <a href="http://www.champion-porsche.com" target="_blank">the Porsche 911</a> has stood as the ultimate pairing of performance and practicality among the world's sports cars -- not to mention a covetable design icon in its own right. Now, Porsche's legendary car is introduced in the dynamic form of the new Porsche 911 Carrera (from $82,100) and Porsche 911 Carrera S (from $96,400 at Champion Porsche, 500 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, 800-940-4020, <a href="http://www.champion-porsche.com/" target="_blank">champion-porsche.com</a>).

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