Looks like the battle between the Fashion Capitals may be coming to an end soon. There was a huge head-to-head between New York & London and Milan & Paris regarding next year's Fashion Week dates, with the latter two deciding to move up their fashion week dates, conflicting with the dates of … [Read more...]
Fashion Week Compromise, Jacobs and Dior Negotiate, Lagerfeld’s Wine
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Celebrity Advertising: Does a Famous Face Make you Buy?
October 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On the subject of buying beauty this week, Rachel Weisz has been picked up by LÂ’Oreal to be its face everywhere, butthe U.S. (not mainstream enough here I suppose. Beyonce neatly fills that requirement). Every day brands seem to pick up a new celebrity to front various campaigns, product silos, … [Read more...]
Hair Dos: Retro Waves are All the Rage
May 7, 2009 By 1 Comment
For all of you vintage Hollywood glamour junkies like myself, I ask...who on earth wouldn't want to look like the stunning Veronica Lake?! Her skin! Her eyes! Her fabulous hair! Kate Bosworth recently took inspiration from the glamorous Lake, and copied this look for the Costume Institute Gala. … [Read more...]
How Smart is Your Sunscreen?
May 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
SummerÂ’s almost here! Have you trashed your last yearÂ’s sunscreen bottles yet? If not it is time to check the expiration dates on your old tubes. Experts say that sunscreens have a shelf life of about a year and tend to become less stable over time. Lately sunscreens have become … [Read more...]
Fergie for M.A.C.’s Viva Glam
February 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
M.A.C. has tapped Fergie for the latest Viva Glam ads, and while I'm all for the cause, I'm rarely pro-Fergie. However, for some inexplicable reason she seems to have a lot of fans, so I guess this was a good match. Fergie told WWD: I have been a fan of Viva Glam for a long time — I have … [Read more...]
MAC and Fafi Join Forces
December 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ooh, fun news! French artist Fafi, whose made a name for herself in the graffiti and more lofty fine art scenes, is teaming up with MAC cosmetics. Fafi's female characters are tough and sexy, which works quite well with the MAC aesthetic, no? The collection is slated for a February release and is … [Read more...]
M.A.C. Does Halloween Makeup
October 11, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Although I know such and admission puts me in party-pooper territory, I have to admit I'm not into Halloween. I mean I don't mind seeing little kids in cute costumes, and I definitely have nostalgic feelings about the holiday, but I never get the urge to dress up anymore. It's just not my thing. All … [Read more...]
