Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

It's in the bag July 19, 2007 | Comment on this article Leave a comment I love purses, but I don’t like to change bags. I search for one that works with the majority of my wardrobe and off I go. Since I don’t change purses often, the one I carry often gets overstuffed, heavy and, well, a bit unorganized.  I usually end up with multiples — several lip glosses and... Read More
Q&A with Carmindy July 12, 2007   I recently talked with Carmindy, the makeup artist on television’s “What Not to Wear,” about makeup and her new book, “The 5 Minute Face.” She has a very healthy approach to makeup, one that most women will appreciate. Even better, she likes to use both high-end and drug store products.... Read More
Liz Claiborne ... she'll be missed June 27, 2007 It was 1976 and Liz Claiborne was in Oklahoma City for Fashion Week. Yes, Oklahoma City really had it own Fashion Week. Six months earlier, Claiborne had started her own company with clothing geared to women entering the workforce. “I don’t want to dress a few beautiful people who have lots of money,”... Read More
Flip-flops that tone your legs June 05, 2007 Yes, ladies, that’s the claim of FitFlops, which load your leg muscles more so you get a workout while you walk. The shoes were developed at the Centre for Human Performance at LSBU in London. Every step you take in the FitFlop helps tone and trim your legs. According to press info, a multi-density midsole... Read More
Get Reba's glam look May 17, 2007 Who noticed Reba McEntire’s glam and polished makeup during the Academy of Country Music Awards television show? The man responsible was celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman, who shares how he created the Oklahoma singer’s “hi-fi” look. “I really wanted to do something glamorous on Reba that would... Read More
Busting out with Jessica Simpson May 10, 2007 If Jessica Simpson’s goal was to get attention at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York, she succeeded BIG time. Everyone’s talking about her dress — or to be more exact, what was not in the dress. Read More
Beauty awards May 07, 2007 Looking for a new beauty product or two? The Cosmetic Executive Women named these as the most innovative beauty product launches of the year. If you’ve already tried one or more, leave a comment and let us all know if it’s worthy of the honor. Acne Treatment $10 and over: MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross... Read More
Gisele spreads her wings May 02, 2007 Perhaps you’ve seen Gisele Bundchen, the world’s top model, on the runway for Victoria’s Secret or in the chain’s catalogs. Well, no more. The model has parted ways with Victoria’s Secret, according to The Daily, an online source for all things fashion and beauty. Word is Victoria’s Secret was... Read More
Thin is not in for hair April 05, 2007 Frederic Fekkai is taking aim at thin hair with a new four-step hair care system called Fekkai More. The system, according to press information, fosters a healthy, more energized scalp and visibly improves hair density. The lineup includes Scalp-Purifying Shampoo, Root-Nourishing Conditioner, All-Day Density... Read More
SJP's new clothes March 15, 2007 Who among us is surprised that actress and fashion leader Sarah Jessica Parker is introducing her own clothing line? The collection, called Bitten, is expected to be high-quality, affordably priced sportswear for women of all ages and sizes. According to online reports, the pieces will be sold exclusively at... Read More
Fashion Week: Hats on February 09, 2007 What do fashionistas wear when temperatures hover in the teens and a wicked wind sucks the fun out of almost everything … except a fashion show? Hats — aviator fur hats, Russian trooper hats, knit caps, berets, fur head wraps. I saw so many one day that for a minute I thought I was in the Alaskan tundra. We... Read More
Fashion Week Day 4 February 06, 2007 Let me just say it’s really cold here. Blustery, brutal, nose-numbing cold. When I left my hotel at 7:45 Monday morning, the temperature was 9 degrees — 0 with the wind chill. The fashion gods were smiling, though, because I walked out of the hotel and right into a toasty cab for the 7 blocks to the tents.... Read More
Fashion Week Day 5 February 06, 2007 More from Fashion Week. SIGNATURE COACH: No funds for a Coach bag? Maybe you’ll like the smell of this. Reed Krakoff, president and creative director of Coach, opened his home (well, two of his five floors) to celebrate the launch of the company’s new fragrance. The scent is a special blend of soft florals.... Read More
Fashion Week Day 3 February 04, 2007 Today I caught up with “Project Runway” mentor Tim Gunn, who was sitting front row at the Tracy Reese show. Of course, I had to ask him about Kayne Gillaspie, Oklahoma’s favorite “Project Runway” competitor. “I love Kayne,” he said. I told him about Kayne’s new eveningwear collection, introduced... Read More
Fashion Week Day 2 February 03, 2007 You probably heard that First Lady Laura Bush was in town Friday morning for the Heart Truth Red Dress Collection fashion show that kicked off Fashion Week. She was here, I wasn’t — at least not yet. But I saw the video that played on the big-screen televisions in the lobby area of the tents, where many of... Read More
Fashion Week Day 1 February 02, 2007 Fashion Week kicked off Friday, and I hit the sidewalk running. My plane landed at noon and by 1 p.m. I was walking into the Perry Ellis menswear show. A few menswear designers show on Friday, but this week is mostly about women. The Perry Ellis collection included a fresh take on some old favorites, including... Read More
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