In my opinion, Crème de la Mer (also referred to as “La Mer”) is the most widely debated beauty lotion/potion known to wo-man. Many swear by the powers of its miracle broth and gladly pay $100+ an ounce (and that’s the *starting* price). Others question the efficacy of La Mer and argue that the car-payment-like price tag is plain ol’ cruel. I, for one, am a big time fan of La Mer Moisturizing Cream. It’s a highly effective night cream!

La Mer’s newest launch, The Regenerating Serum, contains a potent concentration of Crème de la Mer’s proprietary miracle broth – the original fermented elixir developed by Dr. Max Huber. The miracle broth is known for its ability to help skin look renewed.

One thing’s for certain — a serum (a highly concentrated dose of active ingredients) is a vital component of a solid skin care regiment. Serums help to treat/repair various skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, loss of elasticity, environmental damage, dryness, fine lines, etc. Crème de la Mer The Regenerating Serun contains a new regenerating ferment derived from marine plant stem cells, designed to help progress the renewal of the skin’s tone/texture and protect it from free radical damage.

Other key ingredients in Crème de la Mer The Regenerating Serum include:

• Marine Peptide Ferment – An anti-age marine algae and peptide complex to reduce lines for a firmer appearance
• Colloidal Gold – To deliver anti-irritant benefits to the skin
• Lime Tea – Anti-oxidant protection

The serum is said to have taken four years to formulate and was created with the combined efforts of physicists, marine botanists and biologists from around the globe and contains 50 patents (granted and pending) worldwide. Do the ingredients and technology in Crème de la Mer The Regenerating Serum compel you to give it a try? Leave a comment!

Crème de la Mer The Regenerating Serum is available at www.cremedelamer.com, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

Felicia Walker Benson is a makeup expert, style/beauty writer and wardrobe stylist. She enthusiastically shares her passion for the aforementioned with anyone who will listen. Felicia is Editor in Chief for ThisThatBeauty, Contributing Writer for Essence.com and LVCMag, Contributing Editor/NY Correspondent for The Makeup Girl and a Beauty Expert for Examiner.com. Additionally, Felicia is the Social Networking Editor for the premier professional makeup artistry magazine, ON MAKEUP.

Disclosure From time to time the good folks from various brands, PR companies, and marketing firms graciously submit product to ThisThatBeauty for editorial consideration. Much appreciated! However, ThisThatBeauty readers can take comfort in knowing that gratis product has never nor will it ever guarantee a mention on my lil ol blog.

1) The fashion acquisition must be a classic piece that will undoubtedly be fresh to death when the appropriate season rolls back around. This means, no matter how much I adore these Theory Harem pants on sale at Needless Markup (Translation: Neiman Marcus), my hard earned $100 is probably better spent on something to the effect of this L.A.M.B Oversized blazer which promises to be en vogue come fall 2010.

2) My second rule of end of season shopping has to do with “timing”. Generally, late Jan/early Feb is my cut off point for buying fall/winter clothes on sale. This gives me just enough time to enjoy the fruits of my fashion find before packing it away for Spring.

During a recent much needed mental health day/retail therapy session, I skillfully applied rules one and two to snag this little diddy from Bloomies. My final price was more than 60% off the original price tag of $695.

*Snaps*

Loeffler Randall Knit Combo Coat – This bad boy is white hot! The combination of wool cashmere short sleeves and built-in black merino knit ribbed sleeves give classic fever with a modern twist. (Apparently Taylor Momsen [Gossip Girl] is a fan) The slim, straight silhouette, with high funnel collar gives a long lean architectural feel that is uber modern and incredibly flattering. I see the coat pairing beautifully with dresses and slim pants.

Tell me all about your end of season fashion finds. Are you an end of season coat girl, boot bella, or sweater seeker? Leave a comment!

Felicia Walker Benson is a makeup expert, style/beauty writer and wardrobe stylist. She enthusiastically shares her passion for the aforementioned with anyone who will listen. Felicia is Editor in Chief for ThisThatBeauty, Contributing Writer for Essence.com and LVCMag, Contributing Editor/NY Correspondent for The Makeup Girl and a Beauty Expert for Examiner.com. Additionally, Felicia is the Social Networking Editor for the premier professional makeup artistry magazine, ON MAKEUP.

Disclosure From time to time the good folks from various brands, PR companies, and marketing firms graciously submit product to ThisThatBeauty for editorial consideration. Much appreciated! However, ThisThatBeauty readers can take comfort in knowing that gratis product has never nor will it ever guarantee a mention on my lil ol blog.

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Flip open your December issue of InStyle to get started!

1. Open to page 285 of InStyle’s December issue

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All of a sudden “frugality” is sexy. Everyone’s doing it! Bragging about your recent recessionista acquisition is all the rage! Suddenly we’re extremely proud of how little we spend

“Cool dress, Michaela!”

- “Girl thanks! I spied this hot little designer number at Neiman Marcus LAST CALL for $30″

“$30!!! Shut up”

- “No girl, you shut up. It’s true, $30″

“Child, say no more…I’m all over it”

Happy Shopping

All of a sudden “frugality” is sexy. Everyone’s doing it! Bragging about your recent recessionista acquisition is all the rage! Suddenly we’re extremely proud of how little we spend

“Cool dress, Michaela!”

- “Girl thanks! I spied this hot little designer number at Neiman Marcus LAST CALL for $30″

“$30!!! Shut up”

- “No girl, you shut up. It’s true, $30″

“Child, say no more…I’m all over it”

Happy Shopping