Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

Sunscreens -- do they let the sun in? July 01, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Just as we head into a holiday weekend comes news that many sunscreens don’t protect our skin like they should. The Environmental Working Group found that 85 percent of sunscreen products with an SPF rating of 15 or higher offer inadequate protection from UV rays or have ingredients that either are known health... Read More
Liz Claiborne ... working on a fix July 01, 2008 Women’s Wear Daily  —  the bible for the fashion industry  —  reported that there’s a lot of secrecy going on at Liz Claiborne, where creative director Isaac Mizrahi is hoping to breathe new life into the beleaguered label. Mizrahi, as you may know, was one of the first to bring... Read More
He needed a comb out June 30, 2008 We’ve all seen women putting on mascara or makeup as they drive, but this morning I saw a guy combing his beard as he cruised down I-44. It was about 7:15 so it wasn’t rush hour just yet, but there were plenty of us in a rush to work.  Anyway, it made me smile and we all need that on a... Read More
Look who's paying attention to women over 40 June 30, 2008 I love it when I come across a story and it’s by one of my friends. Here’s a nice read from Barbara Bradley who writes for the Memphis Commercial Appeal.  It’s about how the entertainment, fashion and beauty industries are starting to notice women older than 40.  Click here for the story. Read More
Sale of the year: flip flops for 1 dollar June 27, 2008 You can never have too many flip flops. And at $1 a pair, you can buy a pair for every day of the week. Yes, $1 a pair. Word is that Old Navy Flip Flop Day is Saturday (Sept. 28) and regular flip flops are just $1. This bit of info comes from a reliable fashion source who wants everyone to get their fill of... Read More
Sniffing out the Beckhams June 26, 2008   Victoria Beckham … into fragrance, accessories and clothes.   Coming in September to a store near you: Beckham Signature for Her and Signature for Him prestige fragrances. Yes, that’s Victoria Beckham … if you’re wondering. “I am very aware of people’s preconceptions... Read More
Here's a freebie June 25, 2008 From me to you: One bottle of Boots Amazon Forest Passion Flower & Cupuacu hand and nail cream.  The cream has nourishing passion flower seed oil and conditioning cupuacu to help moisturize and protect. Be the first to send me an an e-mail at lmiller@oklahoman.com.  Include your name and mailing... Read More
Obama inspires Versace men's collection June 24, 2008 Fashion designers find inspiration in some unsual places — including presidential hopefuls. Designer Donatella Versace dedicated her spring/summer 2009  men’s collection to  Barack Obama, the man of the moment.  Surprisingly, there were no ties in her latest show, and shirts under jackets... Read More
On the runway: yikes June 24, 2008 For your viewing enjoyment: A few pictures from the Lino Villaventura runway show during Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Subtle? Not hardly. Wear this to make an exit ….    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder … Imagine the dress without the top dressing …. Read More
Color yourself beautiful June 23, 2008 Never let it be said that a topic is too delicate for this fashion and beauty blog. With that in mind, I bring to your attention this product  —  Betty, Color for the Hair Down There. Yes, it’s exactly what you think it is. According to the press release, Color for the Hair Down There... Read More
Slimming jeans June 23, 2008 Levi Strauss & Co.’s new and inexpensive Totally Slimming jeans land in Wal-Mart stores August. Sold under the Signature brand, the jeans are advertised to do what women want their jeans to do — flatten stomachs and flatter figures. Even better, the jeans cost less than $20.  Cheap and... Read More
Michelle Obama's fashion June 19, 2008 The girls on “The View”  So it begins. The dress Michelle Obama wore on “The View” on Wednesday is being grabbed up by women across the country. The black and white print dress, costing $148, was from White House/Black Market. Read the Wall Street Journal story here. Read More
Thong malfunction June 19, 2008 Who knew thongs could be hazardous to your health? Macrida Patterson, 52, of Los Angeles, says she suffered a scratched cornea after a decorative metal piece on her Victoria’s Secret low-rise v-string thong snapped, creating a slingshot effect and cut her eye. The lawsuit was filed last week, but the incident... Read More
Guess who's confident in a swimsuit? June 19, 2008            Here’s one good thing that comes with age:  Women over 40 feel more confident in their swimsuits. That’s according to1,400 women who responded to a survey by More magazine and Lands’ End.          ... Read More
Calling all tall girls June 18, 2008 I’m working on a story about tall women who have trouble finding pants, skirts and dresses that are long enough. If that’s you, send me an e-mail at lmiller@oklahoman.com and tell me your frustrations — and solutions. Be sure to include your name and phone number so I can contact you. Read More
High heels for babies June 17, 2008   What does every baby girl need? A pair of high heels, of course.   At least that’s what the founders of Heelarious think. Britta Bacon and Hayden Porter have introduced soft high-heel crib shoes for newborns up to age six months. These shoes, priced at $36, aren’t intended for walking and... Read More
Corsets for small busted women June 17, 2008 When it comes to corsets, evidently small-busted women have been ignored. Well, no more. Lula Lu, an online store specializing in petite lingerie, has introduced a corset avilable in AA and A cup sizes. The Lula Lu Petites line caters to small- busted women and offers beautiful lingerie in sizes... Read More
Underwear required June 17, 2008 Queen Elizabeth II and her grandaughter, Zara Phillips The Royal Ascot horse race in England is the social and racing highlight of summer, so invitations carried a reminder that formal dress is required. And that includes knickers — er, underwear. The five-day event continues through Saturday,... Read More
Trisha Yearwood and Coldwater Creek June 16, 2008 Trisha Yearwood … helping fight breast cancer. Coldwater Creek and country music singer Trisha Yeawood are beginning a journey they hope will end with a cure for breast cancer. Yearwood and Coldwater Creek women’s apparel retailer have launched the fundraising program, “Share your journey … for the... Read More
Having a ball, but I'd like to leave the cap behind June 15, 2008 I’ve been out of town for three days, and most of that time was spent in a convertible. That means hat hair. Or in my case, cap hair.   If I don’t wear a ball cap, my hair blows all over the place and I can barely run my fingers through it, much less a brush. When I wear a cap, which is almost... Read More