I really, really thought that the metallic thing had run its course, but as I scan the new arrivals on all the shopping sites, things are still shimmerin' and shinin', sometimes in the form of lamé or sequins. Yup, metallic is apparently here to stay for fall, and while shoes are still a hot medium … [Read more...]
The Smile Trainer
July 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Silly you thought your smile was just fine the way it is. Well, you were wrong! What you need is one of these Beauty Smile Trainers from Japan if you want your happy face to compete with the best of them. Just look at the results for the girl on the package. What an improvement! Apparently, you put … [Read more...]
Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed List
July 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Vanity Fair's September issue is all about fashion, and it includes their 68th annual Best Dressed List voted on by "fashion conscious judges from around the world." In this issue, the anointed few who are deemed fashionably relevant will tell us what they like, what they're buying, and who they're inspired … [Read more...]
Detailed Deal: Trovata Poncho
July 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The trapeze shape was probably the biggest trend of the year, and from what I've see in all the fall previews, the craze won't be dwindling anytime soon. Good, I say, since this Trovata Starboard Poncho is worth scoring while it's on sale (Old Price= $267, New Price= $133). Thanks to those oversized, … [Read more...]
Kate Spade Says Goodbye to Kate Spade
July 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Kate Spade and her husband, Andy, are leaving Kate Spade, the label, behind. After 14 years, the couple has decided to say goodbye to the brand, which was purchased by Liz Claiborne Inc. less than a year ago for $124 million dollars, in favor of travel and family time. Must be nice. See Kate … [Read more...]
Translucent Face Powder
July 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
When I first started wearing makeup, my routine consisted of foundation, loose powder and red lipstick--it was the 90s and I was thirteen, what do you want from me? But as the years went by, I brought in new things (eyeliner anyone?) and just let go of others. For instance, at one point, I nixed the … [Read more...]
Nina Ricci Does the Clear Heel
July 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
These new Nina Ricci pumps ($950) feature sumptuous grey suede, a ladylike mary jane strap, a sweet platform and clear heels?! If you've ever seen Chris' Rock's bit about on the subject, then you know what sort of associations I make when I can see through a heel. Could it be that we're about to enter … [Read more...]
Mid Summer Deal: Frye Emma Peeptoe
July 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
It's already going to be August! Can you believe it? Soon it'll be fall, and that summer to autumn transition--with all it's fashion dilemmas and concerns-- will be at hand. Sometimes it's difficult to navigate the change in season, at least fashionably speaking. I'm always eager to ditch … [Read more...]
3 Great Clutch Handbags
July 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Tonight I'm going out to celebrate a friend's birthday. I'm wearing a flattering Dolman sleeve black knit dress that I bought on sale at Banana Republic (I'd show you, but it's not on their site anymore), some cute and 40s-inspired black wedges I've had forever, and a woven mustard-colored belt to top … [Read more...]
Everything Is Made in China
July 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Don't you feel ritzy when you see "Made in France" on that little tag on your designer goods? Don't you feel like you're getting a superior product made on incredibly tasteful European soil? Well, according to Dana Thomas in her upcoming expose on the practices of high-end goods entitled Deluxe: How … [Read more...]
