Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

Sarah Jessica Parker talks career, fashion and family December 31, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Sarah Jessica Parker is staying busy with 6-month-old twin daugthers, a 7-year-old son and a busy career. Her film “Did You Hear About the Morgans?” opened before Christmas and fans are awaiting the arrival of “Sex and the City 2.” The actress talked about family, career and fashion with the UK’s... Read More
Bob Mackie ... still an original December 30, 2009 It’s no secret that I really like designer Isaac Mizrahi. The runway shows he used to stage during New York Fashion Week were so much fun. Another designer who pulled all stops was Bob Mackie.  One of  my favorite shows was a Las Vegas-themed extravaganza. I hummed ”Viva Las Vegas” for... Read More
Winning hair looks -- from Jennifer to Katie December 29, 2009 If you’re shopping for a new hairstyle for the New Year, check out some of InStyle’s favorite looks. Choose your style — from Reese Witherspoon’s bangs to Jennifer Aniston’s straight, casual locks to Katie Holmes’ dark, shiny bob. See the top 10 looks here. Read More
Tyra Banks ... turning off her talk show gig December 28, 2009 Tyra Banks took a cue from Oprah Winfrey and made a big announcement. The model-turned-empire-builder took to her Twitter page today to tell her 832,074 followers that the fifth season of  “The Tyra Show” will be its last.  Banks will continue her nighttime hosting duties on the upcoming 14th... Read More
Mardi Grape ... hot new color of 2010 December 28, 2009 It was just about three weeks ago that the Pantone Color Institute named turquoise the color of 2010. Now comes word from the Color Marketing Group that the hot new color for 2010 is grape. If you want to be specific, it’s Mardi Grape. Color Marketing Group, a leading international organization... Read More
Michelle Obama's year in fashion December 27, 2009 Much has been written about Michelle Obama’s sense of style since her husband first announced his bid for presidency. The hoopla snowballed since then. And it’s not stopping. America’s future does not hang on the first lady’s fashion. But a final grade for Princeton University senior Julie Flynn... Read More
Evian dancing babies commercial most memorable December 26, 2009 I love this commercial. Makes me smile. A lot of others, too. A new media study among 316 viewers of three commercials from the Wall Street Journal’s list of the top five ads of 2009 revealed that the majority of viewers (67%) rated the Evian ad featuring dancing babies to be the most memorable. Read More
Intriguing: Kate Gosselin, Sarah Palin and Taylor Swift December 25, 2009 “Entertainment Tonight” named award-winning singer Taylor Swift, television mom of 8 Kate Gosselin and rogue politico Sarah Palin as the three most intriguing women of the year. Read More
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Eva Longoria's new fragrance December 24, 2009 Actress Eva Longoria’s new perfume will hit the stores in April, just in time for Mother’s Day shopping. Coincidental? I think not. According to WWD, Longoria, who stars on “Desperate Housewives,” has a sensitive nose and has “always been somewhat allergic to perfume.” With that in mind, she... Read More
Featured artist: Rosemary Burke at Flip's December 23, 2009 Don’t miss this. Her fashion illustrations and other art are wonderful. Read More
Joan Rivers to critique red carpet fashion December 23, 2009 Joan Rivers Guess who’s coming back to television to chat up fashion?  None other than Joan Rivers. Yes, she’s still around and eager to critique red carpet style from the 2010 award shows. The veteran will join Khloe Kardashian Odom, Giuliana Rancic and Jay Manuel  in providing... Read More
Charles Oakley talks NBA style in Details magazine December 22, 2009 With an NBA presence in Oklahoma City, many of us are paying more attention to basketball. Especially Thunder basketball. When the Hornets found a safe haven here from New Orleans a few years ago, I wrote a story on the players’ personal style and how they felt about  the regulations requiring them to... Read More
Tag Heuer keeps a watch on Tiger Woods December 22, 2009 Tag Heuer is tagging along with Tiger Woods. The Swiss watch brand plans to “continue its relationship” with the troubled golf star, who has been a brand ambassador since 2002, according to Women’s Wear Daily. In respect to Woods’ desire for privacy, Tag said  it plans to “modify”... Read More
Last day to vote: Yukon toddler a finalist in babyGap contest December 21, 2009 Addison Dale Today’s the last day to vote for a toddler from Yukon who is one of 20 finalists in Gap’s nationwide contest to find the next face of  babyGap and GapKids. Addison, 3, loves dressing up like a princess, making up songs and dancing around the living room.  Her... Read More
JC Penney's last-minute shopping ideas December 21, 2009 If you’re still shopping for the perfect gift — or maybe just any kind of gift — here are some fashion ideas from JC Penney.  Nicole by Nicole Miller embellished blouse ($19.99).Faux makes for fabulous gifts. Faux fur scarf, Oxford & Regent coat or Mixit vest ($14.99, $83.99,... Read More
Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric ... fashion influences? December 20, 2009 Come Monday, Diane Sawyer will be anchoring the ABC World News. Katie Couric already sits on the throne at CBS Evening News.  So, will these two well-dressed women have an influence on what you and I wear? That seems to be a question that some in the fashion industry are pondering. Women’s Wear... Read More
Shawnee Mall ... Monday deals December 19, 2009 Read More
Give your closet and wardrobe a style makeover December 18, 2009 Give your closet — and your wardrobe — a style makeover. Jones New York spokesman Lloyd Boston shows you how. Read More
New at-home hair color by Umberto December 18, 2009 If you color your own hair or are considering it, you might want to check out the new U Color at-home hair color that promises 30 percent longer lasting results. The color boasts authentic Italian pigments in a demi-permanent formula. With his Beverly Hills Salon as the ultimate laboratory, celebrity stylist... Read More