Cool School Supplies
Monday, July 27th, 2009Turn the everyday routine of school into fun and organization with some interesting back-to-school items.
Archive for July, 2009
Turn the everyday routine of school into fun and organization with some interesting back-to-school items.
How to Buy the Right Children’s Shoes
Monday, July 27th, 2009Many foot problems can be avoided by keeping these things in mind when purchasing shoes for children.
Hot Brand Alert: Illamasqua
Monday, July 27th, 2009Finally, Illamasqua is here!!! This super cool makeup brand that first launched in the U.K. last fall (and already has a cult-like following) has arrived stateside, and now you can get your hands on their amazing top-selling products! Not only are the formulas of their lipsticks, eye shadows, lipglosses, etc. ...
Beauty Crisis: How Can I Cover Up Facial Redness?
Monday, July 27th, 2009Isabella asks: "I have very fair skin with visible facial redness that my doctor tells me is rosacea. I use foundation to even out my skintone, but I hate how heavy it looks and when I try anything lighter I don't get the coverage I need. Any suggestions?"As someone who ...
The Big Bang: Start the School Year with a Short, Chic Cut
Monday, July 27th, 2009When designer Phillip Lim sent all 40 of his models down his fall/winter runway with identically styled wigs, one thing was clear--the bowl is back. Who was behind the fashion-forward look? Lim's muse, 21-year-old Japanese model Tao Okamoto. "So many models have a typical haircut and I was looking for ...
30 Days Of Mascara: Smashbox Lash DNA
Monday, July 27th, 2009My lash type: Medium length and thickness, slight curlI tested: Smashbox Lash DNAThoughts: I love the oversized "double-helix brush"! In my opinion, it totally kicks those little silicone brushes' butts. Lash DNA mascara is packed with proteins and amino acids that help make up for anything that isn't in your genes. It guarantees a ...
A Plaid, Plaid World
Monday, July 27th, 2009Nothing makes me more excited for fall than mixed prints, whimsical totes, and an abundance of plaid. My pursuit for a yellow-and-blue rugby stripe T, army green jacket, and bold blue leather belt commences... now.And how perfect would the Jeremy Scott for Longchamp bag be for lugging my laptop ...
Indian Summer
Monday, July 27th, 2009Why buy sensible shoes when you can wear a pair that completely makes an outfit? I adore patterned flats and want to promptly swap all of my "practical" shoes for pretty printed ones. I have two plaid pairs, but Gap's lovely autumn houndstooth and herringbone skimmers would make any wardrobe ...
Casual Friday
Monday, July 27th, 2009I pulled out my favorite chambray skirt -- the easiest, breeziest summertime fabric -- for a casual half day of work. As soon as I got home, I logged on to my computer for a long afternoon of writing. I have a big project up this little, uh, short sleeve ...
Dresses as Home Decor
Monday, July 27th, 2009I always loved the idea of showcasing my favorite pairs of shoes on shelves across my walls, or artfully hanging necklaces in lieu of the ubiquitous Breakfast at Tiffany's movie poster. Fashion is beautiful, and since you can only wear one outfit at a time, you might as well display ...