Archive for January, 2008
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Friday, January 25th, 2008I remember making friendship bracelets when I was younger. I was prolific, could do chevrons, French twists, you name it. I even had a little side business making them for my fellow junior high peers. The primary component of a friendship bracelet is embroidery floss, and I would have great fun poring over the rainbow […]
Unique Accessory: Forget Me Knot Ring
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Smoky Eye Update
Saturday, January 19th, 2008Want to get that smoky eye without going straight into punk-rock overkill? Then try the Kevyn Aucoin The Essential Eyeshadow Set For Eyes, Palette #6, a palette of five colors, from mossy muted green to a shimmery flattering plum help create an elegant eye. This particular eye shadow kit, from the line begun by famed […]
The Look: Vanessa Hudgens Heels
Saturday, January 19th, 2008Ahhh, to be a young Hollywood debutante, constantly hounded by paparazzi as you try to get some darned shopping done. Alas, not all of us can be gorgeous, talented, and fashion-savvy all at the same time. So we’ll have to leave the starlet-ing to those more worthy, such as High School Musical star Vanessa […]
Hair Care: Dry Shampoo
Saturday, January 19th, 2008Looking for a product to help you get by a day without a hair wash? For some, this is not a pleasant prospect, but for those with very long or very dry hair, nothing could be better than holding harsh detergents off of your hair for a day to let the natural oils distribute and […]
Takumi Shimamura Wooden Briefcase
Friday, January 18th, 2008How neat is this briefcase? Part work of art, part unique necessity, designer Takumi Shimamura’s experiment with ecologically thinned cedar has resulted in this lightweight Wooden Briefcase (on sale for $199, down from $325 at the MOMA Store) that can accommodate up to a 17-inch laptop. Canvas handles make it strong and durable.
Lighten Up! Makeup for Spring
Thursday, January 17th, 2008Here’s the deal: You need to experiment with colored eye shadow. O.K.? I said it, and I feel better about things. The saturation of pigments and the level that they can pulverize the color components in eye shadow is way higher than the last time you tried blue eye shadow (I won’t say when). If […]
Accessory Report
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008With all of the romantic spring looks emerging for 2008, you need to update your accessories to have plenty of pretty pieces to match. Urban Outfitters has quite a few lovely earring sets, ranging from simple, elegant studs to Art Deco designs with filigree patterns.
Clockwise from top left
Filligree Fan Earrings (Gold), $17.99
Art Deco Dangle Earrings, […]
Press-On Eye Makeup
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008It isn’t every day that you can say that there is a new innovation in eye makeup. But today, we can. This is ColorOn Pro Instant Eye Makeup. It is press-on eye shadow! The girls at the office here pored over the website trying to decide if this was really cool or a little weird, […]
Mr. Blackwell’s Worst Dressed List
Monday, January 14th, 2008Well, we missed out on Golden Globe fashions, but Mr. Blackwell has put together his annually list of those delicious fashion sinners. Come on, it makes you feel a little better about yourself, admit it. In celebration of this year’s Worst Dressed Celebrity, Ms. Posh Spice herself, we have posted this picture of the new […]
Hmmm…What Do You Think?
Monday, January 14th, 2008I’m attempting to discern how to type the sound I’m thinking in my head. “Eeerrrrng”? “Mmmmphahhhh”? These are the internal noises that are churning in my mind as I look at the new cover of W magazine, featuring one of my favorite actresses, Keira Knightley. Now I’ve been known to have violent physical reactions, followed […]
Cool Website: ColourLovers.com
Monday, January 14th, 2008Interested in color trends? Then ColourLovers.com is the website for you. Users can make their own color palettes and rate those made by others, as well as see what color combinations have graced recent magazine covers and other popular websites. Excellent for trend spotting fashionistas looking to get the most current colors before everyone else […]
Love Love Love!!!! Polyvore.com!!!
Monday, January 14th, 2008Maybe the most genius website of all time, which I am having far too much fun playing with, is Polyvore.com. You can go and create looks culled from a variety of sites all at one time, or browse other people’s creative looks and ideas. Check out the look I put together, above, in about 45 […]
High Fashion Meets Seattle Grunge
Monday, January 14th, 2008Apparently Chloe is over the ’80s trend and sliding straight into the ’90s with these high-fashion Tall Doc Booties. First reaction is a little iffy, but the more I think about them, the more I know the right girl could rock these! Now on mega sale at Intermix ($329 down from $1105).
A Watch That Isn’t
Sunday, January 13th, 2008Feeling a little artsy and ironic? Then check out this watch…that isn’t a watch. This is the Timeless Bracelet ($114.95 at the MOMA store), artist Ina Seifart’s take on watches as fashion pieces.
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