OUIDAD HELPS THE FIGHT AGAINST FRIZZY HAIR

Ouidad’s Climate Control gel has long been the secret weapon of choice for women looking to tame their ringlets, thanks to its heat—and humidity—fighting formula. Just how successful has it been? Enough that New York-based curly hair-centric salon has developed an entire line around it, with this month’s launch of a shampoo, conditioner, and a flyaway shine spray developed to be used in conjunction with the original gel.
“Given the cult following surrounding this product and the fact that frizz-fighting is the top concern among curly hair women, it was a natural next step to expand the Climate Control franchise and create product extensions that are formulated specifically for curly hair [and] that deliver unparalleled anti-frizz technology,” says Lindsay Barrish, Director of Product Development at the brand.

The Fruits of Spring

You can get your fill of seasonal veggies courtesy of Dolce and Gabbana‘s spring collection, but here’s where to source something a bit sweeter.
Lena Erziak’s Adam Minaudiere
The ultimate piece of fruit, Erziak’s lucite clutch is the most glamorous way to jump on the fruit bandwagon. And while no, it’s not exactly priced for a trend, it’s actually quite elegant.  Fruit may not rear its head on the runway for a while, but you’ll probably carry this forever.  {$1,550}

Costume Jewelry’s Comeback Kid: Rona Pfeiffer

Rona Pfeiffer already had her moment.
Eight years ago, after stringing key chains with her ten-year-old daughter, she accidentally uncovered a talent for jewelry design. “I did it in a way you aren’t supposed to,” she told us at last night’s shop-in-shop at Elizabeth Charles in N.Y.C. “I didn’t even know where to get materials!”
As usual, the learning curve favored the bold, and soon Barneys was picking up the collection. But as quickly as luck presented itself, the designer was confronted with a difficult decision: her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Pfeiffer chose to abandon the business entirely. “I’m not sorry about it,” she says. “People were outraged, but in the long run, it didn’t hurt me. I believe that in a way, I was rewarded for it.”