Hello, BeautifulIf I owned this Christian Lacroix for La Redoute trench coat (I prefer the red, but I'm not picky), I would wear it all the time. On the occasional nights that I didn't sleep in it, I would hang it up on my bedpost so that it would be the first thing I laid eyes on upon awakening. And in the morning, I would smile at it and say, "Hello, beautiful."You think I'm crazy. But look at that coat! It's almost better than chocolate. Which, for me, is........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 8/5/2007 9:21:41 PM)
Choose: Big Wedding or Down Payment?I was reading this very good column by Laura Rowley today about the craziness of weddings and how over-the-top expensive they can be, when I remembered two couples I've known whose parents gave them the choice between a big traditional wedding and a down payment on a house.
Which would you choose
It's a tough choice, especially if you're talking about the cost of a wedding being $10,000 or $15,000 or even more. Depending on where you........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/26/2007 7:07:33 PM)
Classic beauty and remarkable strengthWhile the shiny material of pearls and abalone shells has long been prized for its iridescence and aesthetic value in jewelry and decorations, researchers admire mother-of-pearl for other physical properties as well.
Also called nacre ("NAY-ker"), mother-of-pearl is 3,000 times more fracture-resistant than the mineral it is made of, aragonite, says Pupa Gilbert, a physicist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "You can go over it with a........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/19/2007 10:19:57 PM)
Celebrity EyebrowsIt seems that women's eyebrows are one of the many areas subject to manipulation and styling for which there is no accepted norm
Everything from pencil-line thin eyebrows to the horrific shag rug, "Brezhnev Brow" look can be in at any given time
In my wife's household, of which I'm still a member, whenever she's doing something to her face, makeup for example, it's time for me to stay clear. It's the........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/18/2007 7:08:36 PM)
Wide-Leg JeansWhat: The wide-leg pant trend is gaining steam, with fuller-cut jeans and trousers, like these at the Gap, popping up everywhere for fall.
What the Fashion heads say: From FabSugar.com: Wahoo! As I predicted, the skinny jean backlash has begun and wide legged jeans are on the rise. Don't get me wrong - I have warmed up to the skinny silhouette, but I am a 70's girl at heart and love the elongating look of a wide legged pant.
What I say:........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/15/2007 10:14:59 AM)
Kitchen Organization- Great How-ToI 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........Go to the Fashion-talk (Added on 7/14/2007 7:51:44 PM)
Bracelet Cell PhoneVia Sci Fi Tech - Ah, now here's a gadget concept I can get behind. It's a phone in the shape of a bracelet, unfolding so you can hold it up to your face when you get a call and going back into bracelet form when you're done. No need to take up pocket or purse space with this guy. Like all concept devices, the chances of this guy getting made are slim to none, but that doesn't mean something similar won't be coming out eventually. - Adam Frucci........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/14/2007 7:39:02 PM)
Nixon Lodown is For the Surfer, and not the Web kindThe Nixon Lodown would be a little bit interesting if it allowed you to surf the web with your watch, but there are other products for that. As it is, it does help you surf.
The Nixon Lodown watch contains a database that has all the tidal information for 200 beaches that is good for at least 15 years. That's right, so you can now how the waves are going to be, and then go out surf on them. Fortuantely, the Nixon Lodown is........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/9/2007 10:41:35 PM)
Slimming : Chris Oliver's storySlimming 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........Go to the Fashion-talk (Added on 7/3/2007 8:30:28 PM)
Fashionable USBCell batteriesStylish batteries may not be on your top 100 list of fashion accessories -- especially if you never knew they were an option -- but if you think about it, in the back of your mind, haven't you always wished for a prettier battery? After all, it's a product that shows up in your life on a daily basis, and you have to look at it just like you have to look at your coffee maker or toaster, which have long been a part of the world of style
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Combination skin troublesIs there a greater trouble than combination skin? I have it for as long as I know and let me tell you, a gal has to work really hard in order to get rid of the shine AND the dryness. And the situation only gets worse in winter, when you need more hydration. If you slap on a rich cream formulated for dry skin you'll shine like a lampoon and if you apply a fatty-skin solution there's no way your skin will get hydrated
But there really........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 5/23/2007 5:09:16 PM)
Glitzy Swarovski Crystal Philips USBIts very boring to look at computer ports. You would definitely welcome an idea, which brings uniqueness and style to these boring devices. Gadget fashionistas have understood the boring life of geeks and have added some spicy bling to their gadgets and electronic like this awesome USB pendants which are created by Swarovski & Philips. USB pendants are encrusted with Swarovski crystal and are protected by a user password. The 1GB USB is........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 5/23/2007 5:02:08 PM)
Radia Concept PhoneSlashPhone writes about this concept phone: “As cellular phones become a standard, the statement they make as a symbol and a fashion accessory has become increasingly important. The Radia phone concept expresses simplicity in form and sophistication in function and user interface. The outer rim, which is made of brushed aluminum makes both a refined professional statement.”........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 5/13/2007 3:21:45 PM)
Microsoft Ladies Laptop TotesMaybe it's unreasonable to ask that a laptop bag meant for carrying a lot more than a laptop masquerade convincingly as a handbag, yet this is what I want, and I know I'm not the only one making this demand, as attempts are being made to create such bags, with varying degrees of success
From the outside, it looks like an oversized purse, with a little zip pocket for keys, which means you can sometimes dispense with your handbag altogether........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 4/18/2007 10:51:24 PM)
World Warms Up to Barbies MagicBarbies popularity is on an upswing, but only outside America. This can be assessed from the earningsMattel Inc., released on Monday. Mattel Inc., based in El Segundo, California, owns toy bBarbie and Hot Wheels which have a fan following all over the world
According to the earnings report, domestic sales of Barbie- classic fashion doll, have fallen domestically by 21 per cent in the first quarter. This drop has been in sharp contrast to........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 4/17/2007 10:14:41 PM)
The Courage to Step Out I love it when companies have the courage to step out of their category and bring inspiration from outside of their curreLa Sportiva, a footwear company known for climbing shoes, has done just that with two new Martini and the Mandala. Both shoes fit solidly in the climbing approach category with a sticky rubber outsole and a stiff midsole yet with skate shoe styling.
Most footwear companies in the outdoor industry get stuck doing mountain........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 4/17/2007 10:14:28 PM)
20 spring fashion trends: part threeWith every season change I often feel sad and excited at the same time: I'm sorry to say goodbye to my favorite winter items, but after all the knee high rider boots, furry coats and tweed pants, I am soooo ready to step into some lighter apparel
Read on and find out which IT items, colors, cuts and shapes the spring 2007 fashion dictates
11. Bright as can be - Lime green, wild orange, neon pink and all other 'techno' colors........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 4/12/2007 5:32:41 PM)
Kiera Strolls with Beau on 22nd BirthdayAt a very young age, Kiera Knightley already had a very successful Hollywood career to her credit. It was refreshing to see the young Hollywood starlet celebrating her 22nd birthday with beau Rupert Friend, strolling through Hyde Park
After meeting on the sets of Pride and Prejudice, the two have been inseparable. The close company has sparked the rumors of an altar.
If the actress will have time for a long lasting relationship or........Go to the Fashion-news (Added on 3/28/2007 9:48:42 PM)
Fake Gucci Adfew years back, I bought ad space in magazines for Matador. To place an ad, I'd call an ad rep, reserve the space, and send them artwork. Shortly after the ad came out, they'd send me a copy of the ad along with a bill.
So I was psyched to see someone making creative use of this system: A guy in Switzerland, pretending to be a representative from Gucci, called up a weekly paper and reserved a two-page spread. He then sent in a fake ad of........Go to the Fashion-news (Added on 3/22/2007 7:16:32 PM)
Irresistible shoesHave 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........Go to the Fashion-talk (Added on 3/21/2007 8:51:18 PM)
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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........Go to the Fashion-talk (Added on 8/5/2007 9:21:47 PM)
Perfect match: work wearable shortsIf you have the legs, why not? I found out that many gals feel really good in shorts, some even better than when wearing a skirt. This might have something to do with windy weather which tends to make careless dress wearers feel like Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch if you know what I mean
So, yeah for shorts, which can become great office wear if matched with suitable items........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/28/2007 4:22:47 PM)
Girls Dressed by BoysThis 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........Go to the Fashion-talk (Added on 7/18/2007 7:17:15 PM)
More Prada Designer Items on AuctionEarlier this week (see Exclusive Prada Auction) Prada launched its auction of designer prototypes originally created for the catwalk of the Fall/Winter 2007 season. Three items were included on Monday namely, a Prada designer dress, a Prada designer coat and a pair of Prada designer shoes. Well now three new Prada designer prototypes have been added to this unique Prada auction.
The first item added is the Prada Orange Paillette skirt shown........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/15/2007 10:19:20 AM)
JCrew Straw Tote for the summerSo as much as I love, love my Kooba bag from the past winter's sample sale, recently as the temperature here in NYC has begun to creep up I started thinking about a good summer bag. I needed something lightweight and that felt a little beachy.
For a week or so I tried to get away with the Kooba bag by tying a palm leaf print Gucci scarf ($20 at Filene's Basement) around on strap, an idea I read once at Closet Therapy. But the scarf slipped........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/15/2007 10:11:17 AM)
Would You Wear This Fendi Bag?Fendi is one of the ultimate icons of luxury, but this sequin-coated Spy Bag seems a little over the top for us. Is it too flashy or just fashionably sparkly? Vote and then tell us: Would you wear this?
Nice!!!........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/15/2007 10:02:45 AM)
Extreme Home Organization: Sloan EditionOkay, 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........Go to the Fashion-talk (Added on 7/14/2007 7:51:39 PM)
Taking solid blouses to a new levelOne of the most usual pieces in every working gal's wardrobe is a blouse, moreover, a blouse in solid color. I have tons of white, sand, blue and black blouses, which are just perfect to wear under a suit, but to be honest, it just isn't fun
So I decided to take solid blouses to a new, charming level, pairing exciting colors with new lengths. And since it's summer, there's no need for a jacket if the blouse is great, am I........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/9/2007 10:41:38 PM)
Classic beauty and remarkable strengthWhile the shiny material of pearls and abalone shells has long been prized for its iridescence and aesthetic value in jewelry and decorations, researchers admire mother-of-pearl for other physical properties as well.
Also called nacre ("NAY-ker"), mother-of-pearl is 3,000 times more fracture-resistant than the mineral it is made of, aragonite, says Pupa Gilbert, a physicist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "You can go over it with a........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 7/2/2007 11:44:30 AM)
An unusual beltIf you do not own and wear a belt by now, you must be paying very little attention to what I'm saying here. Once again: belts are the accessory for winter 2006/2007
Now we've sorted that out, how about a new belt? Forzieri hBrambilla belt to offer
"In genuine leather, this belt has to be put on a low waist skirt or pants and will enhance all your femininity with strand chains hanging down from the stainless steel keeper in........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 6/17/2007 6:40:24 AM)
Luminous Pant and T-Qualizer ShirtDeciding an attractive and radiant dress to disco has always been a problem to me. Today, I found a good end to my seluminous pant and T-shirt! Without any question Ill burn the floor with my flaming LED pant and T-Qualizer Shirt........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 6/9/2007 7:03:05 PM)
Who Said Pearl Jewelry Had to Be BORING?Iridesse is both a real store and also a dot.com from Tiffany that specializes in just PEARLS!!! Wow.. we do love pearls. Perfect for brides, Mother's day anniversaries, birthdays and "no reason" gifts. . We did do a little cherry picking of jewelry for you though.. we always love to help you out in a pinch. A get this-- the prices won't break anyone's bank
Shown above is just one of MANY phenomenal pieces that are........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 5/21/2007 9:01:25 AM)
Lindsay Matches Dress with Pink Band-aidIf Lindsay Lohan is able to make it to the headlines, she ensures that she gets herself clicked by paparazzi by employing stupid gigs
This time, LiLo was seen with a bright red plaster adorning her arm. Thank god, the publicity-starved babe confined it just to a plaster and didnt go to the extent of flashing her intimates
The Mean Girls actress was seen wearing the colorful Band Aid on her left arm as she strolled around West Hollywood.........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 5/13/2007 3:21:42 PM)
Clear bags - how our secrets came outYou must have seen it at least once on the spring/summer 2007 runways - the transparent or clear handbags are all the rage
Sincerely, I wouldn't want anyone to see which magic tricks I wear up my sleeve to maintain my beauty needs, whether I have a sneezy nose problem or half eaten chocolate bars waiting to be finished off in my bag. But that's only me. If you're determined to follow fashion word for word, I have found three........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 5/13/2007 3:21:39 PM)
Is a Smile Just a Smile?I've been re-reading Anontio Damasio's wondeAnontio Damasio's, when I came across an insightful story about context. Damasio tells the story of the smile. It seems the way you smile in a "staged" situation, like standing in front of a camera when the photographer says "cheese," activates one section of the brain while a smile created by a genuine experience turns on different section of the brain.
This example made me think about the lack........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 4/18/2007 10:51:21 PM)
Here, Nau!Nau opened their first store in Boulder on Tuesday. It's one thing to see clothes on a web site and quite another thing to get to touch and feel them. Nau's not only shifting the retail paradigm but also the outdoor clothing design paradigm. It's cool stuff.........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 4/17/2007 10:14:31 PM)
Jewelry Making Home BusinessOrganizing and maintaining a home business can be profitable: by doing away with expensive office rentals, long and tedious commutes, and hours spent on overtime, you can earn money and still have the chance to do the things that you love to do. A home business, moreover, can turn your hobbies and creative skills into moneymaking ventures. If you like designing accessories, playing around with colors, and mixing and matching baubles, bangles,........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 4/4/2007 10:09:19 PM)
Selling customers the short end of the stickGroucho Marx famously said that he wouldn't want to join any club that would have someone like him as a member. But if you are on the outside of some deal that benefits another group more than you, would this make you more or less interested in the product?
For example, guess how female Victoria's Secret customers would react if they found out that male customers got better deals on the same items. How would plus-sized women react to a dress........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 3/29/2007 10:21:24 PM)
TV's beauty makeoversFrom drooping eyelids and sagging breasts to cleft palates and stained teeth, the makeover experts on the ABC reality show Extreme Makeover have never met a physical imperfection they couldnt correct. But philosophy professor Cressida Heyes argues that, for all the beautification that takes place on the show, there are some ugly truths at its core.
The cosmetic surgery makeover show is relatively new to the TV landscape. Heyes, a University........Go to the Fashion-blog (Added on 3/25/2007 9:23:05 PM)
Gay gazeThanks 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........Go to the Fashion-talk (Added on 3/22/2007 7:11:36 PM)
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