This week Store Manager Alla Ananyan takes Derek on a tour of contemporary boutique, BLUSH, located in the New York’s West Village.

Everything fun, funky & cool: Blush has something for everyone. With designer names from the well known to the obscure, Blush never disappoints. They offer fab finds from party dresses & coats to handbags & shoes and let’s not forget tons of one-of-a-kind accessories!!

Blush is an intimate setting with very attentive and knowledgeable staff that help to make for a completely enjoyable shopping experience.

Come check it out at
333 Bleeker Street
(between 10th St. & Christopher St.)
New York, NY 10014
212.352.0111

You’ll be sure to find something that will make you BLUSH!!!!!

This week Derek visits Swarovski’s new concept boutique Crystallized. Come with us while Derek gets the low down on everything crystallized from Store Manager, Severine Mervelet and Jewelry Designer, James Murray who specializes in using Swarovski crystals in his dramatic pieces.

Swarovski has been the name in crystal since it was started by Daniel Swarovski in 1895. Today this world renowned brand has expanded into a custom jewelry boutique, Crystallized.

With over 2000 loose crystals to chose from, Swarovski Crystallized is where you can create custom pieces by mixing and combing pearls, charms and crystals. The design possibilities are endless.

Not only can you create your own unique designs, but Crystallized also offers a personalized designer service. In addition, hot designers, from Lulu Guinness to Jonathan Saunders to Jean Paul Gaultier create lines specifically for the Crystallized stores.

You can visit one of the Swarovski Crystallized Boutique locations around the world or you can shop online at www.swarovski-crystallized.com

Jump on this hot trend and create a custom Crystallized piece today!!

"Come Join the Commonwealth, where every man should have a firm handshake, great haircut, and a well made suit"

Anthony Keegan, designer and friend of Derek Loves Shopping is the visionary behind the Commonwealth man. He has worked for some of the biggest designers in Milan and NYC-Versace, DSquared, Paul Smith, Giorgio Armani, Donna Karen, and Kennthe Cole, just to name a few. For Fall 2009 he showed his first collection during Fashion Week, receiving rave reviews. His Spring Collection was showcased at Astor Barber Shop with an emphasis on handmade suits and tanks. This Fall we can expect for the line to be more masculine, think "Office and a Gentleman."

You can find Commonwealth-Utilities here in NYC at Saks Fifth Avenue, Odin Lafayette and Camoflage. Please visit their website www.commonwealth-utilities.com to find other locations in your city.

In the past we told you about the many benefits that eating bananas offers... but now that you've gone out and bought a whole bunch, what do you do when they get overly ripe?!!!

Here are 7 unexpected ways to use bananas!!!

[And if you've used all the peels but have the soft bananas left over, remember you can always freeze them and make banana bread later!!!]

All we can say is WOW!!!

This punk-rock-icy-shield ring is nothing short of MAJOR!!!

New York-based jewelry designer, Eddie Borgo, likes to mix geometric shapes with punk inspirations!

You can pick up your very own Two Finger Star Ring, made with rock crystals, at EddieBorgo.com/shop for $400!!!

Skin care is an essential part of everyday life!

However, most men omit skin... thinking it's too girly to do!

Well LADIES, it's time help your partner, or GBFF, out!!!

Here is a fantastic winter skin care regimen for the ladies, and some basic skin care steps for men!

This week Derek sits with the Editor-in-Chief of Time Out New York, Michael Feidson, to discuss their Wearable Fall Fashion Issue!!!

Time Out New York has become the go-to guide for what to do in New York every week!

If you have a little extra money to spare, and want to justify living in New York, then you would LOVE reading about Music, Theater, Arts, Culture and Fashion in Time Out New York!!!

You can craft any particular evening using the magazine or website... which may include going to see a show then going for sushi after at some hip restaurant! From wearable fall fashions, to cheap eats, Time Out has it all for the BUDGA-LISTAS out there!!!

And in true Red Rug fashion, we also get to find out what Michael is wearing... and where he got it!!!

Learn more about Time Out New York at newyork.timeout.com and don't forget to pick up your copy at your local Universal News or universalnewsondemand.com!!!

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Honey, are you looking for fuller lips... naturally?!!

You have a couple of options: you can fake it with a bit of lip liner, or, you can do FACE YOGA!!!

Face Yoga may sound strange, but it's worth a try in our book!

So park yourself in front of a mirror, check out this How-to and get ready for some FIERCE JOLIE'S!!!

Fall and Winter usually bring along very classic and muted makeup trends, HOWEVER, this year MAC Cosmetics is telling us something different!!!

From strong lips, to bold eyes, to morrre 80s influences... there is a trend for every personality!

Check out their FIERCE makeup trend report below - and get adventurous will your routine!!!

We love seeing little doggies in cute clothes, but sometimes the outfits can cost a pretty penny!!!

If you are feelin' crafty... then we have a fun, quick project for you!!!

Here is how to create a CUTE, FAB & EASY doggie sweater out of a large sock [works best with Chihuahuas]!!!

We LOVVVVED the little matching hat... watch and see what we mean!!!

Not ready for a haircut yet, but your bangs are in your face?!!!

No need to call your hairstylist... you can trim them yourself!

Don't be nervous~ just follow the instructions in this video and start snippin'!!!

Before you know it, you'll be making less trips to the salon and saving $$$$!!!

A huge trend right now is layered necklaces!!!

And GIRLLL, if you're going to layer, make sure there is a lot of ZSHOOSH!!!

We LOVED this GLAMOROUS Robert Rodriguez Diamonte Bead Chain Necklace from Neiman Marcus for $300!!!

HONEY, if that just isn't in the budget but you LOVVEEE the look... Then check out the Stranded Elitist Necklace from Forever 21 for a BUDGALICIOUS $8.80!!!!

Don't let price determine your style... and Remember, No Discount - No Derek!!!

Girl, you know you LOVE those bouncy curls, but you probably feel like it takes too long to do in the AM!!!

Stress No More!!!

It's time to get back into hot rollers! If you have never tried them, here is an instructional on what to do!

FYI, you can easily set your hair first, then do whatever else you have to do and then take them out before you leave, quickly style and spray!

CUTE, FAB & EASY!!!

Our favorite hot-mess Vice President Candidate Sarah Palin is making a comeback!!!

She is moving from Alaska to her new home... Fox News!

[Oh Lordy!!!]

All her winking and cutsie-antics will be on display for us all to see, if you can manage to bring yourself to sit through a show on Fox News!

[Ya' never know, maybe Levi will make a cameo!]

This goes out to all my sista-lady-friends who have long hair [and perhaps children, too]!!!

Are you annoyed with your long hair always getting in the way? Or are you just looking for a new CUTE, FAB & EASY way to wear your hair during the day?!!!

Try this updated take on the classic chignon!

It's a more casual version so don't worry about perfection!!!