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By Lisa Martinez

Let’s face it, as much as I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Fashion Week -- attending runway shows, after parties, seeing my favorite designers, and catching up with all my fashion friends, old and new – it’s not exactly conducive to eating well, sleeping sufficiently, or even relaxing, which is why I was thrilled to take a bit of a respite from the frenetic fashion forecasting to visit Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory. Discreetly tucked away in midtown, when I had stepped off the elevator and into a mini-nirvana, I could instantly feel the stresses of NYFW start to gently melt away...
 
Here are just a few of the highlights:

Since a woman cannot survive on FiberOne bars and Fuji Water alone, Robert Verdi (THANKFULLY) offered light faire and refreshments!!!

Maybelline
The official makeup sponsor for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the Maybelline Team provided individual consultations and makeovers to weary fashionistas. Maybelline Makeup Artist, Charlotte Willer created four distinctive looks for fall: Golden Midnight, Super Diva, Ruby-Kissed Emerald, and Rosydew. And with a succinct pamphlet and a bag of goodies, I had all the tools in my arsenal to recreate each look!  For additional information, please visit http://www.maybelline.com/

Cynthia Rowley for Band-Aid
Lovingly quirky designer Cynthia Rowley has partnered with Band-Aid to develop the chicest item ever to be found in a first aid kit – designer band-aids. These whimsical adhesive bandages are the perfect fix for all your fashion emergencies. Best of all, Band-Aid is having an AMAZING contest. All you have to do is like their Facebook Fan Page and confess your favorite “Fashion Malfunction Story” by 10/25/11. The Grand Prize is a $2,500 shopping spree, a trip to NYC, and a styling session with Ms. Rowley!!! Please visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/bandaid for more details!!!

Kerstin Florian
Experts from the progressive facial, body, and bath product line were on hand to dispense a little pampering with the most divine eye treatment, to soothe this blogger’s baby browns… The comprehensive line incorporates natural ingredients such as aloe vera, cucumber extract, and willow herb, but what intrigued me most was the decadently luxurious caviar skincare line. For additional information, please visit http://www.kerstinflorianusa.com/

Jewelista
The newly launched website is the answer to all your jewelry quandaries… The ultimate online shopping destination allows jewelry to take center stage and demonstrates how one exquisite piece can enhance or even better still be the focal point of any look. With 15 designers spanning the globe and a price range from $99-$10,000, there is something here to suit every occasion, taste, and budget. They are also having a fantastic giveaway, a $1000 shopping spree! For additional information, please visit http://www.jewelista.com/
 

Sebago
Founded in 1946, the classic range of women’s and men’s shoes have an ease and sophistication that scream, weekend escapes to Monte Carlo, Lake Como, the Hamptons or wherever your languid getaway takes you. Brightly-hued topsiders, softly constructed penny loafers, and malleable moccasins remind me of all those schoolgirl crushes and a particular weakness for adorably preppy lacrosse players. For additional information, please visit http://www.sebago.com/