Fashion Matters

The gift bags handed out to presenters and entertainers at the various awards show are chock-full of good, often expensive, stuff. It always strikes me odd that the people receiving these gifts are the ones who can afford to buy it.  Go figure. Anyway, here’s a peek at a...

“Sex and the City” opens Friday, and expectations are high for a big punch of fashion. That’s what fans of the television series expect. That’s what designer brands hope will jumpstart retail sales. Whether the movie delivers trends that will catch on with you and me is a game of...

What: Denim Days When: May 30-31 Where: C/K & Co. in Nichols Hills Plaza, near NW 63 and Western Details: Focus on premium denim lines, with a free gift with each jeans purchases. Extra shopping incentive:  Drawings for a free pair of jeans will be held both...

My only child is 21 years old, so it has been years since I’ve used baby powder on a baby.  I do use it in my shoes almost daily during the spring and summer when I free my legs of hosiery, tights and socks. And I’m not the only one to use baby powder for something other than its...

The fragrance industry passed out its FiFi awards this week. If you’re looking for a new scent, consider one of these winners: Women’s luxury fragrance of the year in the luxury category: Daisy Marc Jacobs. Men’s, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme. Women’s...

New from MAC: Neo Sci-Fi lipstick, lip gloss, eyeshadow, powder blush and nail polish. The limited-edition collection shocks the senses with fluorescents, as well as more modern buffs, beiges and flesh tones. Packaging is neon orange, just to get your attention, but there’s...

This chambray wrap dress with flattering V-neck and flared skirt is from The Gap. Summer brings skimpier clothes. In Oklahoma, when temperatures often reach triple digits by late June, it’s ridiculous to try to cover up from head to toe. You have to show a little bit of skin...

Actresses Helen Mirren and Jamie Lee Curtis. I have my hair colorist’s phone number on speed dial. I’m just not ready to let my gray peek through more than it already does between appointments. More women are giving in to gray, though. And if what I’m reading is any indication, a lot...

 I used to love white opaque polish on my fingernails … especially back in the days when I sported a golden tan. I haven’t worn a tan or bold white polish in more years than I can remember. These days, I go more for self-tanning lotion and sheer polish, usually a...

Check out these Dior Extreme Gladiator Platforms.  Carrie, Sarah Jessica Parker’s character in the movie, “Sex and the City,” wears them in multiple scenes. Check ‘em out at www.eluxury.com. For $770, you can strut in the city, too. .

“Sex and the City” the movie premiered in London this week.  Here’s actress Sarah Jessica Parker in a green tulle and feather dress by Alexander McQueen and a Phillip Treacy hat.  Like it, loathe it, laugh at it? Let me know.

 Who among us – whether size 2 or size 22 —  likes panty lines, cellulite, bumps or lumps? Now Sara Blakely, founder of SPANX, brings ASSETS by Sara Blakely to Avenue, a retailer that caters to plus sizes. ASSETS, a line of body-shaping hosiery, is available in six different...

 I’ve been wanting a new pinkish lipstick so I decided to give Sally Hansen Natural Beauty inspired by Carmindy a road test. The beauty line is new, so I was eager to see how it delivered. Carmindy is the makeup artist on TLC’s “What Not to Wear.” I interviewed her last year and...

“Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style” will be back on television later this year, but the show will go on without Veronica Webb.  His new accomplice will be Gretta Monahan, fashion expert, personal stylist and owner of Grettacole Spas, Salons and Boutiques in Boston,...

  From my inbox to you: Carrie Underwood, one of Oklahoma’s best known vegetarians, so loved these faux suede cowboy boots by Alternative Outfitters that she bought a pair each in brown and black. The boots are on sale for $42. Founded by animal lover and vegan Jackie...

I love shoes. Just look at my closet. (No, don’t.) Now I’m on the hunt for a great pair of gladiator sandals. I think I want metallic instead of black or brown. And since wraps and ties circling my legs just aren’t flattering these days, I think I’ll opt for simple rather than simply...

Check out this fedora. Pair it with great-fitting jeans and a T-shirt, or a simple white tank dress, and voila, instant style.

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...

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...

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...