Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

Shopping for big earrings March 01, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment   Lucy Liu “Mia” in “Cashmere Mafia.” Check out the earrings. Big earrings are in. At least if what I see on television is any indication. The BFF on “Cashmere Mafia” and “Lipstick Jungle” are wearing hoops the size of donuts and chandeliers on steroids. These make... Read More
Get Hilary's look February 26, 2008 If you loved Hilary Swank’s red carpet makeup look, here’s the insider info — straight from celebrity makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua. Hilary’s look was all about the eyes.  “Hilary has very expressive eyes so I wanted to draw attention there,” Bua said. To create dramatic eyes, she used... Read More
Oscar fashion February 24, 2008 Katherine Heigl … looking red carpet worthy. As I watched the red carpet coverage leading up to the Academy Awards show, trend expert Leon Hall’s words raced through my mind. If a woman wants to stand out in a sea of black tuxedos, she should wear red, he once told me. And so it went on the... Read More
Fill 'er up February 20, 2008 Finally, a legitimate reason not to lose weight. Dr. Rhoda Narins said extreme weight loss thins the skin, while decreasing the amount of fatty tissue, making the face appear narrow, empty and aged. Who wants that? Of course, Dr. Narins isn’t suggesting any of us  not lose... Read More
A taxi worth taking February 19, 2008 I included this in my column on Feb. 17 in the Living section, but here it is again for those who missed it. NEW YORK  —  Poor Romulus. He huffed and he puffed and he pedaled us from 41st and Sixth Avenue to 50th and First Avenue. When he offered to give three fashion writers a ride in his... Read More
Vera Wang February 08, 2008 Vera Wang is a great manipulator of fabric. She twists and turns and pulls and piles it into soft puffs for in her fall collection. While some designs for fall 2008 are a bit fussy, plenty of pieces are simply beautiful.  She delivered plenty of color — yellow, hunger green, purple and... Read More
Get in, hang on February 08, 2008 I’ve decided I feel more safe on the sidewalk than I do in a cab in NYC. Every cab I got into was like a missle, full speed ahead and dead aim for anyone in the street.  Once, I even tucked my head into my chest and grabbed hold of my friend who was in the back seat with me. ... Read More
Nanette Lepore's party girl February 06, 2008 Nanette Lepore says her fall collection is inspired by the high society party girl. Thus the tiaras on the models’ heads. Actually, the clothes exude a sophisticated glamour that will appeal to more than society girls or party girls. Her suits feature high-waisted peplum skirts paired with short jackets. To... Read More
A super day February 05, 2008 A day dress from the Badgley Mischka fall collection. The Giants get a have a ticker-tape parade. I get a day of fashion. Everyone wins. This morning kicked off with fashion shows from two heavyweights that deliver gorgeous clothes for both day and evening. The duo behind Badgley Mischka developed quite... Read More
A picture is worth a thousand words February 05, 2008 I’ve been trying to do a video chat with Angi Bruss.  Kind of a Live from Fashion Week-type thing. Anyway, just before there’s a break in my schedule and the timing looks right, it rains. Now, that wouldn’t be a big deal except I needed to use the laptop outside the tents where the wireless... Read More
Checking out Rob Lowe February 05, 2008    What a way to end the day. I was enjoying dinner with friends at Joe Allen, a great little restaurant in the theater district, when actor Rob Lowe walked in. The restaurant was nearly empty because it was too early for most of the after-theater crowd. Lucky us that “Spring Awakening,”... Read More
It's raining fashion February 05, 2008 The Carolina Herrera Fall 2008 collection is modeled during fashion week in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. (AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews) Imagine my surprise when I peeked out the window this morning to see big snowflakes drifting delicately to the street below. Imagine my pout when I heard it was warm as a fresh... Read More
Fashion in the Alps? February 03, 2008 The Lacoste Show  “Is this real fur?” one guest asked at the Lacoste show. He was referring to the blanket of white faux fur covering the runway. What came later were models dressed in sweaters in white and gray, worn over riding pants in sweatshirt fabric . “Warm, comfy chic is how I describe... Read More
Trendspotting February 03, 2008 It’s much too early for a full-blown trend report, but this is what I’ve seen on the runway more than once: Mini dresses. Bubble skirts. Teal, kelly green, yellow and purple. Sleeveless. High-waisted pants and skirts.  Belts, hats and lace-up mid-calf boots. Read More
On the runway with Lela and Herve February 03, 2008 The fall 2008 collection of Herve Leger by Max Azria is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 Lela Rose describes her fall collection as “sporty cocktail,” a mix of outerwear shapes reborn in rich fabrics. Imagine a drawstring navy duffle jacket with cashmere ribbed sleeve and black... Read More
Fashion Week kicks off February 01, 2008  The BCBG Max Azria show Flight delays kept me from getting here early enough to see most of the shows, but I did make it to BCBG Max Azria. It looks young and modern, with lots of dresses that seem more suitable for summer than fall. Azria wrapped fabric, ruffled it and served up short bubble hems. Nearly... Read More
Get your Spanx on January 23, 2008 I leave Feb. 1 for New York’s Fashion Week, a week-long extravaganza of clothes and celebrities. While there, I’m going to see what’s new in the world of Spanx. No, Spanx will not be on the runway — well, maybe they will, but not in a formal presentation. The Spanx folks will be... Read More
Liz Claiborne targets Isaac January 17, 2008 Say it isn’t so Isaac. That’s the cry heard round the country when news that fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, who endeared himself to millions of women with his cheap-chic collection at Target,  is headed to Liz Claiborne to revamp the struggling brand. Mizrahi teamed with... Read More
Victoria Beckham, meet Mr. Blackwell January 10, 2008 Victoria Beckham’s perch at the top of Mr. Blackwell’s worst-dressed list got me to wondering if her style has changed in recent years. I’m guessing she spends more money on clothes than when she was best known as Posh Spice of the Spice Girls. Then again, we... Read More
She's having a baby November 13, 2007 Maybe you’re familiar with the name Mary Engelbreit. Not only is she an author and best-selling illustrator, her products include greeting cards, calendars, T-shirts, home decor, plates and mugs.   Her magazine, Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion,  has won several prestigious awards. Now... Read More