Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

Epsom Salt ... a cheap fix May 01, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Decisions, decisions. Put gas in the car or splurge on a facial? With gas prices creeping closer to $4 a gallon, it’s difficult enough to budget for necessities, much less a facial or spa treatment. (Yes, I realize those are necessities for some.) But, really, what’s a woman to do? Face the... Read More
A shine for accessories April 30, 2008 While stopped for a red light recently, my gaze wandered across the lanes to a small, nondescript burgundy car. I’m not even sure why it caught my attention. The windows were tinted, but not menacingly dark. A thin layer of road dust left the paint dull. Then I noticed the wheels. Chrome spinners so shiny I... Read More
Smile pretty April 29, 2008 Here’s another accolade for Carrie Underwood, Oklahoma’s own country songbird. Her smile has been named the 2008 Female Celebrity Smile of the Year by Dear Doctor, a dentistry magazine. She stands out because her face and smile are well balanced and harmonious, satisfying the essential tenets... Read More
Do you want jelly with those shoes? April 25, 2008 Fendi black jelly ballet flat.     Melissa blue wedge from Allyson’s Closet. Remember plastic jelly shoes from the 1980s? Well, they’re back but with a big dose of style. Details include buckles, crystals, even cork heels. Word on the street is that this new generation of plastic... Read More
Ice is nice April 24, 2008 Love, love, love this new product. Freeze 24-7 IceCrystals rejuvenating polish claims to instantly resurface and retexture your skin all in a matter of minutes, plus eliminate blotchy, discolored skin to reveal a natural, radiant glow. I can’t swear to all that, but my skin did feel great after... Read More
c. Booth products now at Walgreens April 23, 2008 c. Booth bath and body products are now at Walgreens.  The collection includes bath soaks, body lotions, dry oil spray and hand creams formulated with aromas such as antioxidant acai berry, coconut fig, honey and almond, sweep apricot and Brazilian nut. Prices range from $5.99 to $9.99. The produts... Read More
Color me Dolly April 21, 2008 Dolly Parton cosmetics? Don’t laugh. “I want my own cosmetics line,” Parton told Billboard magazine. “When I first came (to Nashville) I really was the backwoods Barbie. Too much make-up, too much hair, the big boobs, country girl straight out of the mountains. It’s hard to take somebody looking... Read More
Adding a little polish and a gift for you April 21, 2008 I’ve always liked sheer pastel color on my fingernails. My nails look presentable and any wear and tear doesn’t show much. Lately, though, I’ve been loving all the pink hues. Today I’ve got bright fuchsia on my toes and a pretty opaque pink on my fingernails.  So it was... Read More
Friday fashion at Northpark April 18, 2008 I took these pictures at the “Fashion in the Park” event presented by The Lime Leopard and The Perimeter. I promise to work on my photography skills.  Every day is a good day for fashion, but today was exceptional. First came the Northpark Mall luncheon and fashion show featuring... Read More
On Target April 17, 2008  Anyone been to Target to check out the new GO International Private Label collection that debuted April 13? I’m thinking Friday is my day to shop. I saw pictures of the new collection, and some of the pieces look good. Prices range from $16.99 to $49.99. The new... Read More
Paying less for shoes April 16, 2008 People are talking about Payless Shoes — in a good way. The company has designer collaborations with Lela Rose, Abaete and Alice + Olivia. My fashion writer friend in Little Rock, Ark., loves the styles and the price. She said she gets compliments on her shoes all the time. A co-worker couldn’t wait to... Read More
A close brush with Claudio April 15, 2008   Makeup artist Claudio Riaz works his “brush” magic on Courtney Smith. Claudio will be at Balliet’s Wednesday and Thursday.      Cleaning all my makeup brushes isn’t enough.   I hoped it would be, but, alas, I still want new ones. I want those by makeup... Read More
Smell-good products April 14, 2008 Something smells good at Target. Probably it’s the new line of Boots Amazon Forest bath and body products with the intoxicating scents and soothing oils of the rainforest. The scrubs, gels, creams and butters are available in three fragrances, and according to press info, here’s what you can expect:... Read More
Flower power April 11, 2008 It only takes a quick look around a clothing store or a flip through the pages of a fashion magazine to know that floral is a big trend this spring. Now comes word from eBay that sales of floral-inspired items blossomed in the past three months in these categories:... Read More
No slip-ups for Miley Cyrus April 11, 2008 Miley Cyrus will co-host the CMT Music Awards with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus. Check out the young star’s boots. Straight from my inbox to you: Miley Cyrus’ spokeswoman confirms the young star will be wearing the trendiest boots by Frye and Miss Sixty when she co-hosts the 2008 CMT Music Awards on Monday... Read More
I think I would benefit from this product April 10, 2008 I just love Benefit Cosmetics’ product names. Consider this one – Erase Paste.  I’m all for whatever it erases.  Lines,  dark circles, age spots. You name it, I’ve got it and want it erased. Actually, Benefit describes Erase Paste as a concentrated concealer that... Read More
Biodegradable beauty April 09, 2008 Next time you need (or want) a new lipstick, do something good for the Earth and buy one of Cargo’s PlantLove Botanical lipsticks.  The lipstick tube itself is made of corn, not plastic.  The corn polymer resembles plastic yet biodegrades in less than 50 days vs. a traditional... Read More
Two for one April 08, 2008   How’s this for a novel idea? The Gap has a T-shirt that’s reversible — front to back, not inside out. That means one day you can wear it as a scoop-neck, and the next as a crew neck. The cotton T-shirt sells for $16.50 and is available in 13 colors. Read More
Tim Gunn makes it work April 06, 2008 Leslie Spears, communications manager for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, poses with Tim Gunn at the Oklahoma City event.  If the crowd at Dillard’s in Quail Springs Mall is an example — and it is — women love Tim Gunn. Young and old, petite and plus size, they came to see everyone’s favorite... Read More
Sephora comes to JC Penney in Moore March 17, 2008 Making up just keeps getting better in the Oklahoma City area. Sephora, the beauty store where shoppers are encouraged to play and try on products, will open Friday inside the new JC Penney store in Moore, 2400 S I-35 Service Road. The new Sephora, prominently visible in the center of the store, will feature... Read More