Fashion Talk

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:07:53 GMT

Mini Bobbi Brights Palette

I was wowed by Bobbi Brown"s first Brights Eye Palette back in 2009....

Now Bobbi has created a mini version (4.25" L x 2.0" W x .80" H) to allow you to play and play - and play some more, with multiple eye looks.

This new version has pastels and bright pops of color in every shade imaginable. There are 20 shadows in all. If you"re looking to get out of a color rut with your makeup this is the perfect place to begin. You can try shimmery versions of purple, green or blue if you"re usually a beige/brown shadow type for instance.
I love that not only can all the colors work together, but they are so flattering on all skin tones. The colors have the pefect balance of warm/cool tones that give you a swash of color and/or shimmery effect that"s noticable, but never overbearing. One of my favorite techniques is to use a matte color and then layer the corresponding shimmery shade over it. I also used some of the darker shades as shadow liners.As always, the shadow texture and quality was superb. Smooth, silky and easily blendable with great staying power and very little creasing throughout the day.This is the perfect little gem to add to your makeup collection or to pick up for a holiday beauty gift for the beauty lover in your life! - RLB Posted by: Palacinka Beauty      Read more     Source

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:34:28 GMT

Ambi Soft and Even Body Care Creamy Oil Lotion

For those of you who don"t know, Ambi has gone through a transformation over the past few years.

Whereas it was mainly known for being a skin evening product line found in drugstores, the Ambi Soft & Even line has revamped and added some wonderful products which still address hyperpigmentation and dry skin (often found to varying degrees in women of color). Now the line has gone a step further with advanced technology, superior performance and modern, easy to use packaging.

My favorite new product from the line is without a doubt Ambi Soft & Even Body Care Creamy Oil Lotion. If you have dry/uneven skintone this is one of the best drugstore products on the market to really turn your skin around and keep it looking great. I found the moisturization to be absolutely fantastic and lasted all day - even on drier areas like knees, elbows and feet, my skin was soft and supple. The texture of the lotion is really a hybrid cream/oil, but it"s still light to the touch, creamy and smooth. The lotion absorbed fully absorbed after about a minute or two and left a really nice sheen to my skin with no greasy feel at all. The light floral fragrance was pleasant as well and won"t interfere with perfume you might layer on afterwards.

Another fantastic benefit is that the lotion, used consistently, will improve overall skin tone and help even out darker spots on your body. This is a fantastic product at a great price - if you have dry/very dry body skin or need to stock up on lotion for the upcomming winter season, make sure you get a few so you don"t run out - it will be worth it! - RLB
Posted by: Palacinka Beauty      Read more     Source

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:47:13 GMT

Luxury Site: Vivre

Vivre combines luxury shopping with the very best of lifestyle tidbits to keep you hanging around the site dreaming of your next cruise vacation. "Eva's Obsession" covers the very best from around the web for the resort scene, including Top Ten Picks, Scent Guides, and Style Picks. To quote the image-boosting site, "Welcome to the world of Vivre - a world where life is celebrated." And is totally stylish, of course! Take your pick between lifestyle features and online shopping for brands like Roberto Cavalli, Michael Kors, and Vera Wang.

The One-Shoulder Jersey Top, shown, is just one example of effortless style you can find over at Vivre. Posted by: Meieli Sawyer Detoni      Read more     Source

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:22:08 GMT

Ferrari Looks and Ford Power

The Intermeccanica Italia Spyder is a rare example of a period when Italian specialist builders frequently used American V-8's because manufacturers like Ferrari and Maserati weren't keen on selling their exotic engines to potential rivals. In addition, the big eights were powerful, reliable, and relatively simple to maintain. An article in tells the Intermeccanica story from an interesting perspective: the writer, Carl Bomstead, owns one. He explains that Carrozzeria Intermeccanica was established by Frank Reisner, who was born in Hungary, raised in Canada, raced sports cars and specials, then moved to Italy. His company built a number of one-off and limited-production sports cars, including the Apollo GT, which was based on Buick mechanicals.

Reisner's first production car was named Torino but was short-lived, for in 1967 he unveiled the Italia, the preferred engine being a Ford 351 cubic inch Cleveland V-8 mated to a 4-speed manual. A mere 376 Italia coupes and Spyders were built, leading Classic & Sports Car magazine to remark in 1993 that ".... the Italia may be one of the most gorgeously styled cars ever made, but you may never have heard of it." The Italia in this photo sold at RM's Hershey auction for $44,000, somewhat of a bargain. Bomstead amusingly says that membership in the Sports Car Market Intermeccanica Italia Owners Club was "reduced by a third" with this sale as there were only three members. Posted by: Philip Powell      Read more     Source

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:21:43 GMT

Work Those PVC Leggings!

How amazing do these girls look in those PVC leggings? I'm suddenly regretting that I returned mine. Okay, not really, because mine were too big. But I wish I was able to get a pair in my size.

Here is definite proof that PVC can be worn by anyone, as long as they have enough attitude. I love how the first girl paired hers with a dress and cardi for a great girly-tough contrast, while the second girl (Agathe from Style Bytes) paired hers with a black T and killer heels for a sort of rocker look. Of course, the girls' great legs don't hurt either. Jealous. Posted by: Kori      Read more     Source

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:17:07 GMT

Girls Dressed by Boys

This poster advertisement meant for promoting a TG4 television program entitled Paisean Faisean, attracted fierce criticism in Ireland for being offensive and degrading women. The poster advertisement showed a teacher dressed a very short skirt and fishnet stockings and the poster carried a tag line that reads, Girls dressed by boys. Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland received many complaints about this advertisement asking them to place a ban on it. The complaints alleged that that the advertisement portrayed women as a mere sexual object, simplifying women and was insulting and dehumanizing to women. Another complaint alleged that the outfit on the teacher to be offensive.

The advertisers in their argument said that the program was a light-hearted entertainment show that targeted women between the ages of 25 and 44 years. They further clarified that the campaign was now finished and was not set out to embarrass or cause offence to any person. The Complaints Committee ruled that the use of the image in the advertisement was in breach of the Code and upheld the complaints.

Via Best Rejected Advertising Posted by: Balendu      Read more     Source

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:38:29 GMT

Extreme Home Organization: Sloan Edition

Okay, as I promised, here is my update on my home organization project!

This past weekend, I took inventory of all that needs to be done and what resources I currently have to perform.

The biggest issue I seem to have is lack of “order.” However, as I searched through my house, I realized that I had a lot of space not being utilized to its capacity and some not being utilized at all. So, my first order of business has been to list each room, where I have found disorder, and what organization resources I have available in that room.

My next plan of this extreme home organization makeover is to start one room at a time… the master bedroom is first! Posted by: Tara Sloa      Read more     Source

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:51:12 GMT

Kitchen Organization- Great How-To

I found this in my quest for organizing my kitchen. It's simple and practical!
9 Traits of Organized Kitchens 1. The number one rule of an organized kitchen is to store items where you use them. Put your plates near the table, glasses near the fridge and cutting knives and board near island or counter where you cut up produce.

2. If you do any baking, set up a baking section. Store together all items you use when baking.

3. Clean and organize your fridge and freezer. Do a quick upkeep once a week on trash day. If you don't use it, get rid of it.

4. Move the excess clutter. For example, seasonally used items such as platters and holiday dishes are better stored in a basement or attic. Unless you have a very large kitchen, it is best to remove items that are not used on a regular basis.

5. How many glasses do you really use between dish washings? Store only as many as you regularly use (glasses, dishes, wine glasses, etc.), and place the extras in storage.

6. Go through your cookbooks and keep in the kitchen only the ones you use regularly. Seasonal cookbooks can be stored with your holiday dinnerware, others can be stored elsewhere or given away.

7. Here's a tough one. If you don't use it every day, remove it from your counters. So many of us complain about not having enough counter space yet we crowd the counters with items we don't even use.

8. Check out all the racks, drawer units and organizers on the market to more efficiently store your kitchen items. You'll find a variety of selections at home stores throughout the country.

9. Set up a small pantry somewhere in your home for extra cans of soup, coffee, etc. You'll save money by buying in bulk or during sales and you will save space in the kitchen for more important things. A small closet can easily be converted to a pantry. Once you have one, you'll never want to be "pantry-less" again.

Found it here: http://www.divorcekit.com/Kitchens/9_Traits_of_Organized_Kitchens.html Posted by: Tara Sloa      Read more     Source

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 02:30:23 GMT

Slimming : Chris Oliver's story

Slimming is never easy.

A life time of frustration and yo-yo dieting, often to to avail. For those with serious, life threatening obesity one of the options is gastric banding.

The brief mention of Chris Oliver's blog in this week's BritMeds attracted a lot of interest. Chris is an eminent orthopaedic surgeon in Scotland and has particular interest in upper limb problems especially involving the hand and elbow.

Chris tells his own slimming story.


As a youth Chris was a keen sportsman; white-water expedition kayaking, kayaking sprint and long distance racing, power-weight lifting, marathon running, cycling, surfing, skiing, sailing. And then, somehow, for whatever reason, he started putting weight on. Lots of weight. Lots and lots of weight.

He peaked last summer at 162 Kg, which is 357 lbs, which is 27 stones 7 lbs, giving Chris a BMI of 50.5

In February 2007 he had a gastric banding operation and then started on a radical exercise program.

How is he progressing?

Take a look at Chris Oliver's own slimming story. It is inspirational and told both with insight and good humour.

Chris has now kindly agreed to open up comments on his blog.Labels: Chris Oliver, diets, slimming Posted by: Dr John Crippen      Read more     Source

March 22, 2007, 7:11 PM CT

Gay gaze

Thanks to BoingBoing for pointing us to this amazing study demonstrating that, while both men and women concentrate on faces when looking at pictures of men, men's eyes naturally wander south. This may not be news if the phrase 'my eyes are up here' is running through your head, but that isn't what the study showed. In fact, the truth is farther south. Just a touch below the equator.

It turns out that men have a considerable secondary focus on the nads of other men. The scientists also point out that:

Men tend to fixate more on areas of private anatomy on animals as well, as evidenced when users were directed to browse the American Kennel Club site.

Which, sadly, helps explain why men like dogs. Big dogs......... Posted by: Jenn      Read more         Source

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:51:15 GMT

Irresistible shoes

Have I mentioned that D'Orsay shoe style is going to be a really big trend this summer? Well, it is, so when I saw these beauties I knew I hade to let you know.

The Report Signature Women's Sigourney buckle pumps are as pretty and special as shoes can be. Animal print leather, a buckle and the D'Orsay cut - all elements of trendiest styles incorporated in a pair of shoes. Would look great worn with a gray or blue dress, paired with a sweater and cropped pantsYours to own at Endless for $150
Posted by: Ivy      Read more     Source

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:10:05 GMT

Home Based Knitting Business

This is the second part of the Home Biz Idea of the Week featuring Working from Home as a Knitter. It's first part includes the tools and other requirements on starting a knitting home business.

Always start with a business plan. A business plan is an outline of everything that has to do with your business and helps you take a methodical approach to operating your business. It will also ensure that your business is heading towards the direction you wish for it.

Important Parts of a Business Plan

Start with an executive summary - this can be from one to three paragraphs long and summarizes the rest of the business plan.

Secondly, state your mission-vision: why are you putting it up and what you wish to achieve because of it. Thirdly, provide key details about the market - who your competitors are, where you stand in the industry and what possible factors can affect your entry and success, and who your customers are. Next, make a SWOT - strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats - of your business to create the necessary strategies. Afterwards, provide an outline for the flow of production and lastly, create a financial analysis for your business: how much you need to invest, how much you expect to earn, and how long before you'll be able to recoup your investment.

Apply for the necessary licenses for your business. Make sure that you check with the respective authorities to ensure that you're indeed within your rights to set up a knitting business at home. Do your best to qualify for the various tax benefits offered for home business owners like you.

If you are interested in selling online, determine beforehand what type of payment methods you're going to provide your customers with. For your mutual safe interests, consider accepting bank transfer payments and online services like PayPal only. Posted by: noel      Read more     Source

March 6, 2007, 4:58 AM CT

Who is happy?

Psychologists have been fond of stating in recent years that human happiness, or what psychologists call subjective well-being, is largely independent of our life circumstances. The wealthy arent much happier than the middle class, married people arent much happier than single people, healthy people arent much happier than sick people, and so on.

One might reasonably conclude, therefore, that changes in life circumstances would not have long-term effects on our happiness. This indeed has been the dominant model of subjective well-being: People adapt to major life events, both positive and negative, and our happiness pretty much stays constant through our lives, even if it is occasionally perturbed. Winning the lottery wont make you happier in the long run (goes the theory), and while a divorce or even a major illness will throw your life into upheaval for a while, your happiness level will eventually return to where it was at beforethat is, its set point.

But new research, and reexamination of old research, is challenging some of the claims of set-point theory.

In the recent issue of Current Directions in Psychological Science, Richard E. Lucas of Michigan State University and the German Institute for Economic Research, reviews some recent studies suggesting that adaptation to changing life circumstances only goes so far. "Happiness levels do change, adaptation is not inevitable, and life events do matter," Lucas asserts......... Posted by: Jenn      Read more         Source

February 22, 2007, 10:11 PM CT

Green Resistor Triplets Necklace

I am commonly not a big fan of jewelry made out of used (or new) electronic parts; I find them generally too clunky for my taste and not especially wearable. The Green Resistor Triplets Necklace though is surprisingly nice and definitely something I could see myself wearing.

The little green resistors can be recognized as such only from a close distance and can be easily mistaken doe "precious" beads crafted together in a very elegant design. The necklace is available for $120 at fractalspin, where you can also purchase a pair of matching earrings for $15. (They also ship to Europe)......... Posted by: Jenn      Read more         Source

February 15, 2007, 6:13 AM CT

Lifetimer For Your Lifetime Memories

How much additional functionality can you include in a clock other than its most elementary features of time and alarm? Looks like quite a few other people have pondered over this question already. So we now have clocks which talk, scream and even counsel.

Along comes another one for those people obsessed with count-downs - the LifeTimer. 3 more months to your birthday, 5 since you last had a date, and probably a 100 more for you to contribute anything remotely significant to mankind in this lifetime - fascinated with such time-stamps? Then just to help you along, the Lifetimer is designed to hold all such important events of your life. Punch in the events of the past or future into the timer and you can retrieve the number of minutes, hours and seconds left before (or passed since) the event. The clock has buttons on its face which you press to retrieve a particular count-down (or count-up). Its somewhat cute-looking round LCD screen reminds me of the dialing pads which were so prominent on the finger-based dialing telephones of the 80s. Apart from this, the Lifetimer includes the other normal features of date, time and alarm.

I personally think the Lifetimer is too pricey for the feature it peddles. If you would like to check it out anyway, it's available online at around $27......... Posted by: Jenn      Read more         Source