Missoni Arrives at Target Sept. 13

Mark your calendars: this one you don't want to miss. The highly-anticipated Missoni collection for Target hits stores and online Sept. 13. Trust me, it's good. I previewed the Missoni collection for Target back in May and was utterly blown away. The quality is exceptional—everything from the knitwear to the towels feels really luxurious and most importantly, the prints and patterns look fabulous. While the clothes are super fun and colorful, I'm really excited about the accessories and home products—especially the aforementioned towels, rugs, cool kitchen stuff like a five-piece espresso set, office organizers, luggage and there's even a bike! The collection, which includes women, men, girls and baby and of course home, retails from $2.99 for a wine tag to $599.99 for a patio set. Most of the collection retails for less than $40. Missoni will be available at Target through Oct. 22. Tell me, will you shop Missoni for Target?

Chanel's Chic Fall 2011 Makeup

Summer is in full swing, but fall is right around the corner. What better way to dream about the upcoming sweater-wearing season than with glorious images of Chanel's Fall 2011 makeup palette? Here, courtesy of Chanel, are backstage images celebrating the new collection, Illusions D'Ombres De Chanel—which arrives in stores in July. Peter Philips, creative director of Chanel Makeup, was inspired by the deep heritage of craftsmanship at the French house. The color story features shimmering bronze, gold and platinum, as well as plum, khaki and copper on the eyes and lips. For nails, it's all about metallic green, silver and beige. “Illusion d'Ombre is a new and exciting product, that's easy to apply,” says Peter Philips. “I would suggest finger application. The texture is unique and has a very pleasant touch.” Tell me, will you try Illusions D'Ombres? Shop the collection at Chanel.com, Chanel boutiques and department stores.

Forget Jewelry! Add Instant Style and Sophistication to your Look with a Bold Watch!

Timex watches define classic and chic. And while at the company's Fall 2011 collection preview Wednesday, I learned that the company, which has been making watches since the 1850s, is one of only watchmakers to still manufacture its watches in the United States. That's quite a feat—especially considering the bulk of Timex watches retail under $100. The collection for fall includes everything from sport, outdoor and the J.Crew exclusives, but my favorite styles continue to be the "Classics" and the "Originals." So I was delighted to receive the rose gold Modern Easy Reader, available at Nordstrom, as a gift for attending the press preview—especially after I had lost my fave black and white Timex last summer. Large in stature, the watch makes an instant style statement, notes Timex fashion consultant Amy Goodman, author of Wear This, Toss That. Watch Goodman as she explains how watches are great fashion accessories in this closet makeover video and also gives some savvy fashion advice on what clothes to toss. Tell me, are you a fan of Timex? Pictured: Timex Originals Modern Easy Reader, $60, available at Nordstrom.

Protect Your Hair: Summer Hair Care Tips Courtesy of Renowned Stylist Mark Garrison

Summer officially starts in a few days and renowned stylist Mark Garrison has given Be Real Luxe these savvy tips on how to protect your hair from the sun's harsh rays. It only takes one afternoon of swimming and laying out to ruin your highlights and mess up your color—and we all know how much work it took to achieve those gorgeous locks. So read these summer haircare tips from Garrison before hitting the beach or pool. First, "If you are going to be out in the sun put a conditioning masque in your hair and either braid it or put it up in a bun. The heat from the sun will turn that masque into a great treatment." But don't stop there. "Take it a step further and protect your hair by covering it with a scarf, [although] a hat with a big brim is best to protect hair." No matter how much fun you're having, always remember your hair. "Don't go in the pool then bake hair in sun. Rinse out and cover. Chlorine wreaks havoc on hair and will turn blonde hair green," Garrison reveals. "Always wet your hair before swimming to keep your hair from absorbing too much chlorine." You protect your skin with sunscreen—your hair needs sunscreen too, and Garrison likes Kerastase Soleil line which has SPF and UV blockers. Beyond the beach or pool, Garrison suggests giving your hair a break in a season marked by drying elements. "If you can skip the flat iron or blow dryer, give your hair a day off. For natural curly, dry or frizzy hair, use a leave-in conditioner or curl cream and let it dry naturally without disturbing until dry, then finger tousle to style." If you color hair, go one shade darker in the summer as the sun lightens hair very fast, he notes. "Your color will be light again in no time." Think twice before you shampoo. "Just because you sweat doesn't mean you have to shampoo, this is where a water rinse and conditioner comes in handy, and your hair will love you for it." Finally, consider a Brazilian Keratin treatment to smooth your tresses, to make styling much easier during the frizzy season. Tell me, will you try Mark Garrison's summer haircare tips? Pictured: Flora Bella oversize straw hat, $110, Intermix Online.

Katie Holmes Hearts Current/Elliott

The star-coveted Current/Elliott really does make the best, casual yet chic separates and the cult following for their Tees continues to gain momentum. Katie Holmes is the most recent star to wear one of their ultra-soft, almost worn-in looking Tees, shown here running around in Los Angeles. It may not seem like much, but the flowy cut is perfect and so flattering with jeans. I was recently accompanying a friend shopping at Barneys and this chic young woman had on the very same Tee. Yet, unlike Holmes, she accesssorized it with lots of funky bangles and chain necklaces. The Barneys saleswoman came over and said, "Current/Elliott? I have that same Tee." See? Current/Elliott is in hot pursuit. Tell me, would you spend close to $100 on a T-shirt? Pictured on Holmes: Current/Elliott V-Neck T-Shirt in Sugar, $98, CurrentElliott.com.

Running into Cindy Crawford

Having grown up in the Eighties, the supermodels of that time are my model icons. Nevermind Carmen Kass or Karlie Kloss, no one can compare to Christy, Linda and Cindy—OK, Naomi too. That said, I was beyond delighted to interview Christy Turlington when she launched her Nuala line during one of my first assignments at WWD when I had just moved to NYC. And she was so nice! But meeting Cindy Crawford is going on my list of all-time great NY celebrity moments. It happened like this: I was waiting to have breakfast with a client at a very swanky hotel on the Upper East Side Thursday morning and looked up, and here was this tall, very fit pony-tailed woman who appeared to have just come in from a workout and was ordering coffee with skim milk to go. I instantly recognized the face and was thinking, "That can't be Cindy Crawford. Where's the mole?" I looked for the trademark feature and there it was. So I asked her if she was who I thought she was. "Yes, that's me. How are you?" I proceeded to tell her I'm from Illinois, as Crawford is a fellow Illinoisian, and we had about a five minute chat about the differences between our mutual home state, New York and California, where she resides now. Crawford, who's originally from Dekalb and was in NYC for a Bat Mitzvah (she goes to Bat Mitzvahs?!), said she loves Illinois as the people are so nice, but she could never move back to the Midwest because she's spoiled by the perfect weather in CA. After she got her coffee and said it was nice chatting, I could not believe how normal and nice she was. It's like fame had zero effect on her. I looked at the waiter, and we both looked at each other in dismay and he said to me, "Out of everyone (i.e. celebrities) who comes in here, she's the nicest of them all." Then I said, "She's from the Midwest. She's just a regular gal from Illinois." A regular gal, who, at 45 looks 35—with no makeup, after a workout and before she's had her coffee! Tell me, are you a fan of the original supermodels? Who's your fave?

More Sandals That Make Us Smile

Happy Sweltering Spring! It's not even summer and we've already had two 100-plus degree days in lovely New York City. With these kind of scorching temps, I wonder what the real summer will be like? That said, sandals are not even an option—they are required. I recently wrote about chic sandals under $100 on MSN's Simply Chic on the post "Sandals that Make Us Smile" and here are more fabulous sandals that won't break the bank. And guess what? Many stores are already putting their summer merchandise on sale—or will be starting very soon. At the very least, there are special sales and offers all the time as retailers prepare for fall—yes fall! So be sure to ask about shopping discounts before buying. First, these Gina Tulle Flower Sandals from Loft, $69.50, are super chic with a delicate tulle bow adorning a snakeskin print thong sandal. Next, these Merona Emeline Braided Flat Sandals, now $14 at Target, are a style steal and come in lots of fun colors (coral, pewter, white). They are sold out online but I've seen them very recently on store shelves so head to your nearest Target and good luck if you go! Last, I love these absolutely adorable bow-accented Bubblez by Steve Madden, $69.95, SteveMadden.com. They come in six colors, but the cutest shades are red and purple. I totally imagine wearing these with a long maxi dress or bell-bottom 70s-esque jeans.