Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

Watch out: Montgomery Gentry at Dillard's, Penn Square October 01, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment     Eddie Montgomery, left, and Troy Gentry, right, of Montgomery Gentry In conjunction with Reactor watches, country duo Montgomery Gentry will make a personal appearance from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Dillard’s, Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City. They’ll be signing autographs and... Read More
Try these shoes on for size October 01, 2008 Oooh …. ouch … wow.  Shoes with a built-in weapon! These were on the runway during Esteban Cortazar for Emanuel Ungaro’s spring-summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection presented in Paris. I’m thinking this isn’t a shoe for work. At least not in my office. Read More
Epsom Salt ... an affordable beauty product September 30, 2008 High gas prices. High food prices. What’s a woman to do when she needs a gentle face mask, exfoliating skin treatment or stress-relieving soak? Epsom Salt is a cheap fix. Epsom Salt is being touted as an effective way to slough off rough patches of skin, increase the volume in your hair and remove toxins... Read More
Take a break, go to a fashion show on Thursday September 30, 2008 All work and no play makes for a dull week.  Step out this week for a Thursday evening fashion show. Peacock Walk on Spring Creek is a benefit fashion show for YWCA. The show, featuring clothing from Spring Creek retailers, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2 at Spring Creek Plaza, east side of 15th... Read More
It takes guts to reduce abuse September 29, 2008  Join Beauty Brands in the fight against domestic violence.   Purchase a full-size can of Redken Guts for $6.98 (regularly $14.95) and 100 percent of proceeds will go to local domestic abuse centers. Continues through Oct. 26. Read More
Manolo Blahnik inducted into Rodeo Drive Walk of Style September 29, 2008 Manolo Blahnik and Lucy Liu Lucy Liu wore her favorite black Manolos, so did Hilary Duff and China Chow, while “Mad Men” star January Jones preened in her Blahnik red pumps. They and other Hollywood fans of the fabulous shoe designer gathered on Sept. 25, in Beverly Hills to celebrate Manolo Blahnik’s... Read More
More from Steve Kemble, celebrity wedding planner September 28, 2008 Celebrity wedding planner Steve Kemble is outrageous, hilarious and knows his stuff.   I interviewed him by phone to talk about, what else, weddings and The Wedding Workshop Oct. 4-5 in Oklahoma City. Kemble lives in Dallas. He hosted the spring event and is back for a bigger and... Read More
Make up with a spritz of Evian September 26, 2008 With all the hydrating mists available now, I sometimes forget about one of the first — Evian Brumisateur facial spray. According to Evian, the spray increases skin hydration by 16 percent with regular use and provides better penetration of makeup products due to the mineral composition. While a... Read More
Sarah Palin's glasses in OKC September 26, 2008   Associated Optometrists of Oklahoma says it has now has the designer glasses worn by vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.    The frames are by Kazuo Kawasaki. The very distinct rectangular lenses are custom-made. Associated Optometrists is at 4720 N Classen in Oklahoma... Read More
Shopping for vests and cardigans September 25, 2008 I’m putting much of my fashion budget into accessories this fall, but I am on the hunt for a great vest. I’ve always been a sucker for menswear looks. Lauren Ralph Lauren houndstooth vest Oh, and I want a cardigan. Not too chunky. I prefer not to add any more bulk. Maybe a sweater vest. Hmmm. Before I... Read More
Tim Gunn and Gretta Monahan weigh in on Sarah Palin's style September 25, 2008 Everyone seems to have an opinion about vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s style.  Here’s what Tim Gunn and Gretta Monahan of “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style” have to say: “You know, for me, I think she … has a look that works for the role she’s in and I get it. She’s a beautiful, beautiful... Read More
Don't forget to check the shopping blog September 24, 2008 New posts have been added to the shopping blog. Check ‘em out at blog.newsok.com/shopping. Read More
Relastin Eye Silk gets another Allure "Best of Beauty" award September 24, 2008 Relastin Eye Silk has received Allure magazine’s “Best of Beauty” award for the second year in a row. As described in Allure’s October issue, winners represent the best new prdoucts as chosen by the magazine’s editorial staff. While most anti-aging products focus on stimulating collagen production,... Read More
Fashion designer Andrew Christian in Oklahoma City September 24, 2008 Fashion designer Andrew Christian, best known for Flashback, butt-lifting and contouring underwear for men, and the new WonderWear butt-lifting underwear for women, will be in Oklahoma City Friday, Sept. 25. At 6 p.m., he’ll make an in-store appearance at Brief Invasion, 1628 NW 33, followed by a fashion... Read More
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow launches Web site September 23, 2008 Gwyneth Paltrow has launched her own lifestyle Web site, GOOP.com, reports Fashion Week Daily. What makes life good, according to her Web site, is a collection of experiences. Each of the sections (Make, Go, Get, Do, Be, See) link to an essay by Paltrow. Want to live like Gwyneth? Here’s a few... Read More
L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin hairspray lands at Target September 23, 2008 There’s much ado about a hairspray at Target. L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin, used by hairstylists around the world, makes its U.S. debut exclusively at Target stores in October. This is yet another once hard-to-find beauty brand that has found its way into Target. Elnett Satin has evolved over... Read More
Accessorize like Heidi Klum September 22, 2008   Check out the megasize ring and earrings Heidi Klum wore on the red carpet during the Emmys. Read More
Carmindy's new book September 22, 2008 Just heard that Carmindy, the makeup artist on television’s “What Not to Wear,” has a new book. She said she wrote “Get Positively Beautiful”  for every woman who struggles with negative feelings about their beauty. She wanted a book that would change women’s mindset from a negative,... Read More
A new season ... hopefully a clean closet September 21, 2008 Wouldn’t it be great to have this much space for shoes? I’ve got big plans this week. First, I’m going to clean out and organize my closet. Not only do I have too many clothes, I have too many clothes that I don’t wear. I’m keeping what I love and what looks good on me and the rest is going in the... Read More
People are talking about The MakeUp Bar's T.A.L.K. Beauty September 20, 2008 T.A.L.K. Beauty, the brainchild of four beauty gurus at The MakeUp Bar in Oklahoma City, was being talked up in New York City during Fashion Week. Owner Alex Mendez-Kelley was in New York to help a friend do makeup for one of shows and where better to launch a media party for T.A.L.K. ... Read More