Kristin Ess' Winter 2008 Faves

1. Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomblicious Hair Mist:
Viktor & Rolf for President - as far as I'm concerned, they can do no wrong. I would drink Viktor & Rolf water if they made it.

2. KERASTASÈ - The brand has 2 new lines that I'm obsessed with:
• Kerastase Noctogenist: Why did no one ever think of overnight hair treatments before? It's time management.It's working, you're sleeping.

• Kerastase Chroma Riche: I promise you, your hair will NEVER be more shiny.

3. "SPELLBOUND" BY BEAUTY: Alfred Hitchcock & His Leading Ladies":
May I suggest you make yourself a bubble bath, a glass of champagne and open this book. Nothing is more chic.

4. Cloven Hoof Jewelry: My only accessory necessity for this season.
Piece by Piece, it's all hand done, mostly made of real beetles, and lots of gold, and vintage taxidermy. Also aesthetically pleasing: the designer, Emine Avanessian, looks like a doll. This line kills me.

5. GRAI - by Maya Yogev: I fell instantly in love with the collection when I saw it. I'm watching this line like a hawk. It's fairly new, but she is an aggressive designer in the most beautiful way. She was mentored for years in Paris by Rick Owens, but she's putting such an interesting spin on it.

6. René Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo: How did any female survive before dry shampoo? I live for dry shampoo. Boxes of it.

7. KRISTIE STREICHER - Eyebrow's Most Elite: Ok, I'll do crazy things to make sure I sit in Kristie's chair...and we WORK TOGETHER! I have to make an appt just like everybody else waiting to see her. I've seen faces transform in her chair. It's baffling to me.

8. Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Serum: I don't know WHAT'S in this bottle, but it makes my face abnormally smooth. I carry it in my purse every day because you can put it on any time. Obsessed.

9. Redken Color Extend Shampoo: Alright listen, I know that's not your real color. But you should try to not let everyone else know. I use this, and it makes my own "bright red" last at least 2-3 weeks longer than it would without it. Swear.

10. Phillip Lim - Jeweled Driving Gloves: So, I'll be wearing these all fall/winter, in black of course...whether I'm driving or being driven. Gorgeous!!! Sold at Net-A-Porter.com...however these are currently sold out. Find similar pairs here: http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=driving+gloves#