Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

Same dress showdown: Heidi Klum vs. Faith Hill May 01, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Who wore it better? E online took a look at Heidi Klum and Faith Hil, who both were photographedl in the same  zippered black Alexander McQueen dress. Check out the pictures of Klum and Hill here. Read More
Pucker up to these lipsticks and lip glosses April 29, 2010 I’m going to treat myself to a new lipgloss or lipstick this weekend. Recently, I asked four local makeup artists to share their favorite shades for the season. I probably won’t splurge on all four, but I’m not making any promises. “One of my favorites is Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color in Rose Petal.... Read More
Lloyd Boston and Jones New York style show at Dillard's April 29, 2010 Style guy Lloyd Boston will be presenting a Jones New York fashion show at 2 p.m. Saturday at Dillard’s, Penn Square Mall.  I wrote about Boston in today’s Mood section, and he is the most real, down-to-earth guy — but, man, does he know his way around a rack of women’s... Read More
H20 Plus products help combat acne April 28, 2010 H20 Plus has introduced two products to help fight acne head-on: the Anti-Acne Calming Corrector and the Sea Clear Refining Facial. The refining facial, an alternative to harsh exfoliators, removes pore-clogging impuities on the skin’s surface though cellulose, a natural pulp derived from the cell wall of green... Read More
Bobbi Brown's new Lip Shine colors April 27, 2010 I can’t walk by a cosmetics counter without being tempted by a new lipstick or gloss. I’m loving all the fresh, flirty colors. Now comes new shades of Bobbi Brown’s Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15, a lightweight, soft shine lipstick that rejuvenates lips as it adds color. It soothes dry, chapped lips and... Read More
Product highlight: Clinique City Block April 27, 2010 Most of us know we should reach for sunscreeen year-round. Not just during the summer or when we’re at the lake. Makeup artist Brett Freedman of Vanitymark talks about the difference between sunscreen and sunblock, and shares what he likes about Clinique City Block. I agree that this is a great product.... Read More
VANS store opening in Penn Square Mall April 27, 2010 VANS is bringing it brand of shoes, clothing and accessories to Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City. The new store will open in August. This is the first VANS store in Oklahoma. Read More
Fashion, beauty events in Oklahoma City area April 26, 2010 Here are some fashion and beauty related events this week and beyond in the Oklahoma City area. Zenobia fall trunk show, Thursday-Friday; Stuart Weitzman fall trunk show, Thursday-Friday at Balliet’s, 50 Penn Place; 848-7811. JVT Brazilian jewelry trunk show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Regina’s,... Read More
Banana Republic shows fall, holiday clothing collections April 25, 2010 While most of us are thinking about shorts and sandals, some of those in the fashion industry are busy introducing the world to its plans for the next season. Banana Republic showed off its fall and holiday collections recently in New York, and Fashion Wire Daily described it as a blended beverage theory of... Read More
Shu Uemura is leaving, so what eyelash curler will you reach for now? April 23, 2010 So long, Shu Uemura. Your products will be missed, especially your eyelash curler. If you haven’t heard, Shu is exiting the United States. Years ago, the Japanese brand carried prestige power. L’Oreal bought it a decade ago and expanded the line in upscale stores  across the country. Now... Read More
Fashion show at Spring Creek Village in Edmond April 23, 2010 Spring Creek Village is planning a fashion show at 6:30 p.m. today featuring clothes and accessories from Spring Creek retailers. Fashions will be modeled by the Thunder girls. Start gathering around Simpson Brockhaus Jewelers. The first 50 attendees get a free gift bag. Other goodies... Read More
Heidi Klum's new hairstyle April 22, 2010 It’s nice to know that in some aspects supermodel Heidi Klum is like so many of us. She gets tired of her hair. And when she does, she cuts it. Her long blonde locks are gone, and she’s sporting layered, short bob that’s a few shades darker than her traditional honey-blonde. “I grow it, I cut it. I... Read More
Jab-wear hats by Edmond designer Jennifer Bullard April 22, 2010 Here are more pictures of Jennifer Bullard’s cadet-style, hand-painted hats. I wrote about her and jab-wear in today’s Mood section. Bullard lives in Edmond and is a former Mrs. America. She has always loved fashion, and has modeled for The Oklahoman more times than I count. Now she’s in the... Read More
Vera Wang and David's Bridal say 'I do' April 21, 2010 When designer Vera Wang introduced a clothing collection for the masses at Kohl’s, you had to wonder if she would say ”I do” with another retailer for more budget-friendly bridal gowns. She did, and the object of her affection is David’s Bridal. The gowns, available in the... Read More
Natura Bisse ... a facial, a bubble and me April 20, 2010 I admit that my job has a few perks. One of the best of late was an invitation for a facial in a Natura Bisse oxygen bubble at Cayman’s Clothiers in Norman. What a way to start off  a hectic week.  The bubble is filled with 99.9 percent pure filtered air, so you’re breathing air free of... Read More
Fashion, beauty events in Oklahoma City this week April 20, 2010 Fashion and beauty events this week and beyond in the Oklahoma City area: Basler fall trunk show, Wednesday; Weill trunk show, Thursday-Friday; Zenobia fall trunk show, April 29-30; and Stuart Weitzman fall trunk show, April 29-30 at Balliet’s, 50 Penn Place; 848-7811. Beauty Boot Camp, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday... Read More
Pureology products ... kind to the earth April 19, 2010 Here’s what you need to know about Pureology, other than the fact that they make good hair products. The company is concerned with the well-being of the environment. Have you ever looked at the bottom of a plastic bottle and seen a recyclable symbol?  Not all recyclable symbols mean the same thing –... Read More
Up close with Elvis Presley artifacts April 17, 2010 Elvis was in the building … at least some of his stuff was. And I wasn’t the only one impressed. Co-workers gathered round to gaze closely at the half-dollar size TCB diamond ring, the crystal-encrusted cape, a cross necklace, black suede shoes and other personal items. Angie Marchese, director of... Read More
Carrie Underwood to wear Jovani dress at Academy of County Music Awards show April 16, 2010 Jovani is already putting out the word that Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood, who received six nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, will be wearing one of its designs at the awards show. Underwood, who is from Checotah, chose a short, sequined, purple minidess with dolman sleeves,... Read More
Target collaborates with designers Gaby Basora and Temple St. Clair Carr April 16, 2010 Target’s GO International series has snagged Gaby Basora as its next designer.  The exclusive limited-edition collection Tucker by Gaby Basora will launch at most Target stores and online at Target.com on Sept. 12. It will remain available through Oct. 17. The collection is known for quaint prints... Read More