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Kelly Stuart
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1. Blowouts at John Frieda
Before the evening gets into full swing, we plan on heading over to the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon (825 Washington Street) between 2-5pm for discounted blowouts and manicures. Ladies looking to make a shade switch, should stop by after the salon reopens at 6pm for complimentary cut and color consultations (plus gift bags!) until they close up shop at 9pm. sergenormantatjohnfrieda.com
2. Primping Prep with Fekkai
If we need a little bit more than a quick hair-refresh, we might stop by Fekkai's flagship salon (712 Fifth Avenue) between 4-7pm for a "Fekkai Night Out" special that includes a blowout, polish change, and makeup makeover for $75. Those looking for bedazzled tips might want to book a limited edition Swarovski Crystal mani on the cheap (prices start at $54).fekkai.com
3. Sketched by Stila
We've long loved Stila's signature anime sketches, so we want to be sure we're among the 50 lucky shoppers at Sephora's Soho outpost (555 Broadway) who will get a customized illustration while waiting for a makeover by a Stila makeup artist. Doors open at 6pm. sephora.com
4. Sing with the Backstreet Boys (and Kiehl's)
Few Fashion's Night Out events are as boisterous as Kiehl's annual Karaoke Karnival, which runs from 6:30-11pm. This year, boy-band veteran, A.J. McLean, tries his hand at hosting duties. Get to the store's flagship shop (109 Third Avenue) early if you want to have a "Larger Than Life" FNO experience.kiehls.com
5. Get Frank with François
Even though Nars' new flagship shop (413 Bleecker Street) will be hopping from 6-10pm, we intend to get there between 7-9pm to talk with the makeup maestro, himself, François Nars. On the way out, we'll be sure to pick up the evening's exclusive products, Via Crispi Larger Than Life Eyeliner and Space Odyssey Nail Polish. narscosmetics.com
6. Jet-Set with Molton Brown
To honor the launch of their first-ever foray into perfume, the British brand has paired up with Qatar Airlines to host a bevy of global getaways based on the location-inspired Artisnal Fine Fragrance Collection. We'll visit their Soho boutique (128 Spring Street) to enter to win trips to England, China, Indonesia, England, and Canada between 6-11pm. moltonbrown.com
7. Love Your Limbs at L'Occitane
If you decide to go the purchasing (not pampering) route on FNO, go to L'Occitane en Provence's Soho or Meatpacking shops (146 Spring Street and 48 9th Avenue, respectively) to get hand massages and rosé refills, gratis. Further import the benefits of the Frenchie brand by picking up a Riviera-inspired tote filled with countryside skin-care staples. usa.loccitane.com
8. Try Colored Clip-In's with Alice + Olivia
To sample fall's multi-hued hair extension trend without making a dent in our wallet, we plan on hitting up the Alice + Olivia Bryant Park or Madison Avenue stores (80 West 40th Street and 755 Madison Avenue) from 6-10pm for a chic customized clip-in. The hair accessories come courtesy of Sebastian Professional, and the brand's designer, Stacey Benedet, will drum up attention as she makes appearances at both stores. aliceandolivia.com
9. Get Rowdy with Ricky's
Ricky's, NYC's city-wide emporium of Halloween costumes and niche beauty brands, has just opened a new store on the Upper West Side (2387 Broadway). We'll head up there between 6-10pm to get $25 blowouts and free makeovers from brands like Skyn Iceland, Dashing Divas, Too Faced, and Sally Hershberger. The best part? Rubbing shoulders with Ricky, himself. rickysnyc.com
10. Watch Josie Maran
Yes, you'll get beauty loot if you stop by Sephora's Fifth Avenue shop (597 Fifth Avenue), but you'll also get the rare chance to see Josie Maran film an ad for her new REM Multi-Tasking Eye Pen. The nature-lovin' supermodel will hang around after her 6:30 call-time to answer questions and giveaway gift baskets. sephora.com
11. Divulge with Dolce & Gabbana
To sip champagne with Fashion Week's A-list, trek to the Italian designers' uptown outpost (825 Madison Avenue) for socialite-spotting and unisex makeovers. We're excited to preview the new Passion Duo lipstick and commemorate the moment with a personalized T-shirt. Fear not if you get stuck in traffic, this FNO event will be going strong from 6-11pm. dolceandgabbana.com
12. Get Ladylike with Louboutin
Sure, Christian Louboutin is best-known for his shoes, but for FNO, his West Village shop's (59 Horatio Street) sole focus is beauty. Before a night on the town, we'll be sure to visit the boutique's "Louboutin's Fabulous Pieces" pop-up salon, between 6-11pm, for Fekkai dry-stylings and Make Up For Ever faux lash applications. christianlouboutin.com
13. Run Along with Nike
If we get totally fed up with lines, crowds, and heavy bags, we might go the sporty path on Thursday, and head over to Niketown (6 East 57th Street), where Ellie Goulding is making a special performance. From there, fitness-focused fashionistas can lace-up their sneaks for a group run around town. nike.com
To assist in your FNO planning, we've mapped out our favorite hot spots below. (Editor's Note: The Ricky's shop is so new that it's not even appearing on Google Maps yet!)
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