One of my favorite things about being a stylist is all of the work-related traveling I get to do! In the past month alone, my team and I ventured to New York, London and Milan to tackle some serious Fashion Week madness. With inspiration, glamour and beauty everywhere you look in each city—from the street to the architecture—it was nearly impossible to get on the plane to come home. Now that I am back, I have developed a new favorite pastime: longingly flipping through the pages of the Wallpaper* City Guides Fashion City books!

I recently stumbled upon this glamorous box set, which features the fashion capitals of New York, London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo. It has been granted prime real estate on my coffee table. With a focus on fashion, style and shopping, Wallpaper* Magazine has edited this series with a carefully researched selection of the ultimate eateries, hotels, bars, art galleries and more. Whether you are a frequent traveler or planning your first adventure abroad, these paperbacks will be one of your most trustworthy travel companions. Perfectly packaged in a Tiffany Blue box and tied with a ribbon, Wallpaper’s City Guides will look just as great in a carry-on as they do on a bookcase! xoRZ

Availability: Wallpaper* City Guides: World Cities Fashion ($50).

Just as our wardrobe transitions from winter to spring, so should our beauty routine! For me, this means flirting with a little bit more color in my make-up and nail polish selections, as well as trading out all wintry-scented (peppermint, ginger, etc.) skin products for fruity-infused or shimmery ones, like today’s Mario Badescu Summer Shine Body Lotion!

If there is one thing all women (and men) can relate to, it is the desire to have soft skin. A bonus being soft skin that also sparkles! Because of this, I urge everyone to try Mario Badescu’s Shimmer lotion. An ideal tagalong for your next trip to the beach or poolside party, this totally greaseless lotion moisturizes with beeswax and peanut oil, while leaving a subtle glisten on your skin. Beauty aficionados beware: once you try one Mario Badescu product, you will quickly become obsessed. Some of my other favorites are his Drying Lotion and Flower and Tonic Mask—dare you to try them! xoRZ

Availability: Mario Badescu Summer Shine Body Lotion ($22). For additional retailer information, visit Mariobadescu.com.

Every fashionably-inclined female can relate to the age-old nothing to wear scenario. Even if you have a closet full of glamorous clothes, there are still days when it all feels snoozy and repetitive—who wants to wear the same thing over and over? Since buying a new dress every weekend is not exactly the best solution—however tempting it may be—I am so excited to tell you about the recently launched Rent The Runway service! You see, with the simple click of your mouse, you can have a designer dress from the current season delivered straight to your doorstep, without breaking the bank! If that is not fashion-forward, then what is?

How it works: After you sign-up, you choose a dress from one of more than 45 amahzing designers (DVF, Proenza Schouler and Prabal Gurung, to name a few) to rent for either a 4-day or 8-day period. To ensure that your frock is the perfect fit, Rent The Runway will send you two sizes of your choice—perfection!—and for only $25 more, will also send a back-up style. Once you have worn your chosen number for a noteworthy night, just pop it back in the mail. Not to worry, prepaid packaging is included and dry cleaning is taken care of! Honestly, this is MAH-JOR! Ready. Set. Rent. xoRZ

Availability: Rent The Runway ($50-$200). Instant access is available now, exclusively to The Zoe Report readers at RentTheRunway.com/RachelZoe.

P.S. Looking for another reason to love Rent The Runway? Check back in April, when they launch accessories from designers such as Rachel Leigh, Citrine by the Stones, Janis Savitt and Kara Ross starting at $10!

Hi Rachel,

What’s a good way to mix and match prints? I see so many celebrities doing this, and would like to know if there are any guidelines I can follow to do this successfully. — Christina Z.

Submitted via e-mail

Location: Miami, FL

This is such a great question! Mixing and matching different prints can definitely be tricky, but when done right, the outcome is fun, edgy and unexpectedly chic.

First of all, I think it is important to pick a color scheme and stick with it—just as Missoni did with neutral tones in their jaw-dropping Fall 2009 show. This way, you create a look that is playful, yet not overpowering. Think: a pastel printed top with complementing harem pants.

If you are looking to step it up a notch, you can tackle mixing geometric and tribal prints…a la Proenza Schouler’s spring runway. To achieve something similar, try piecing together a tie-dye skirt with a leopard top.

Dots and stripes also contrast well, so you can take that route as a starting point and gradually change it up.  My final tip for mixing and matching ensembles is to keep all accessories neutral so your look doesn’t become too busy. Other than that, almost anything goes! xoRZ

With the Oscars just around the corner, Team Zoe is in full fashion mode…obvi! To ensure that each client’s ensemble is flawless, we are all running around, finalizing dresses, shoes, and jewels. After that, it all comes down to hair and makeup! This is where one of my new favorite beauty essentials comes into play—TATCHA Aburatorigami’s Gold Flake Blotting Papers!

If you are looking to achieve your own Oscar-worthy complexion, I nominate TATCHA’s all-natural Japanese blotting papers! Each leaflet—made from abaca leaves and gold flakes—removes excess oil and rejuvenates your skin for a luminous look that is ideal for any red-carpet moment. They are also great on-the-go—just throw a pack in your carryall and touch-up when you touch down! xoRZ

Availability: TATCHA Aburatorigami Gold Flake Blotting Papers ($12). Available at b-glowing.com. Enter promo code “zoe” at checkout and receive a free gift when you spend $100.