Emma Watson wants to help alleviate poverty through fashion by the way of fair trade clothing. Fair trade is a market-based method focused on helping product manufacturers in third world countries. The idea is to pay more for goods and help developing countries become more self-sufficient. Emma promotes … [Read more...]
Who Needs A Spa? A DIY Facial at Home
September 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I may have mentioned that I indulged in a 'girls day' this past week with my dear old mom...not only was I ecstatic to get some new beauty products, but I also was treated to a facial! Facials truly are a fantastic experience and they are something I've never been able to justify spending money on, but … [Read more...]
Last Week’s Fashion Highlights
September 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
FocusOnStyle.com is thinking that footwear is like a B movie-- Killer Shoes! When fashion gets overly literal. Stop by a look at our new web design too! Here's a special online discount from korres for GirlawhirlÂ’s super pals everywhere. StyleBakery.com's coverage of the Top 10 Trends for Fall … [Read more...]
Wine Anyone? This Season’s Hottest Lip Color
September 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
At last...new makeup! After suffering for months with no new product I was finally treated to some good product thanks to good old Mom. During a much needed 'girls day' together, she caught wind of the products I recently broke down to buy. "I'm tired of looking dumpy at work!" I told her. She was in … [Read more...]
Latest Obsession: Bandeau Bras
September 18, 2009 By 4 Comments
My latest obsession? My new cotton bandeau bra. I love this thing! Sometime last week, I adventured out to an Urban Outfitters located out in the Valley. I was shopping around for some home items and had heard they had a decent selection. This was true, but to my dismay, I just didn't feel like spending … [Read more...]
Accessory Finds: Black on Black
September 17, 2009 By 2 Comments
I've been able to observe a few up and coming fall trends, some of them being the usual--leggings, sweaters, scarves--but with my eye being drawn to the more offbeat of them, I foresee a few different things in the trend spectrum. Seasonal trends revolve around the new color scheme, the new ways things … [Read more...]
How Lauren Conrad Got in Shape
September 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Right before Lauren Conrad left her reality TV shows on the Hills, she was going through a period in which she had very low self-esteem, she told Shape magazine. She said she just didn't feel very good about herself because everyone was doubting and underestimating her. So she decided, that's it: … [Read more...]
Sex and the City the Sequel: 80s Flashback
September 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The NY Fashion Week runway isn't the only place you can find hints of neon, bright 80s trend. The upcoming Sex and the City sequel contains scenes of flashback that take the women who are now in their 40s-50s back to their youthful prime. This might alone save the makeup industry from this recession--the … [Read more...]
Snuggies Showcased at NY Fashion Week
September 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We've all seen those funny commercials: the woman lying down on the couch is relaxing under a blanket, but oh no--how will she turn the pages of a magazine without her arms becoming too chilly? That's when the inventor of the Snuggie made his or her fortune. It's a blanket with sleeves. This year, … [Read more...]
Fashion Week’s a Wrap: ’80s Make A Comeback
September 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
The hustle bustle of Fashion Week NYC 2009 is over and one of the most apparent trends on the runway was the return of the big hair, bold makeup, and vintage, 80's inspired clothes. Marc Jacob's designs seemed to be a melting pot of the exotic style and classic retro trends. These models looked like … [Read more...]
