Fashion Matters

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Suited for Success bowling tournament fundraiser July 26, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment No big deal if you don’t roll a strike.  This is your opportunity to bowl for a good cause. Suited for Success is partnering with 66 Bowl for the Annual No Tap Bowling Tournament at 1 and 3:30 p.m. July 31.   66 Bowl is at  3810 NW 39 Expressway. This is one of the nonprofit organization’s... Read More
Color Me Beautiful color analysis workshop offered July 23, 2010 If you sometimes wonder if a color really looks good on you, here’s your opportunity to learn which colors best flatter you. A Color Me Beautiful workshop will help participants learn to use color analysis to make certain they are choosing the most flattering colors and shades in their clothing and accessories.... Read More
Model audition for back-to-school fashion show at Penn Square Mall July 21, 2010 Strike your best pose.  A model audition is planned from 2 to 6 p.m. July 24 for a back-to-school fashion show at Penn Square Mall. The audition is open to males and females between the ages of 16 and 30.  Anyone younger than 18 will not need a parent to audition but will need a... Read More
Neil Lane and Kay Jewelers launch bridal collection July 21, 2010 Getting married?  Celebrity jewelry designer Neil Lane and Kay Jewelers are launching Neil Lane Bridal, a collection featuring 36 vintage-inspired engagement and wedding rings.  Priced between $2,599 and $7,799, the rings are grouped in the following themes:  Energy, Timeless, Essence and... Read More
10 best fashion apps July 20, 2010 If you’re looking for a new fashion app, or have never used one but find the idea intiguing, check out this New York magazine story on the 10 best fashion apps. Read More
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes ... quick and easy July 20, 2010 Sometimes I find it a chore to remove my makeup at night. Just one more thing to do.  By 10:30 or 11 at night, I just want to swipe at my face and crawl into bed.  I want easy. I’ve tried makeup remover towelettes before, but never with any regularity.  On a whim, I picked... Read More
TIGI launches new products in Rockaholic line July 20, 2010 TIGI is adding to its Rockaholic line of products. Rockaholic already has a following because of its ability to create edgy looks inspired by the modern day rock culture. Two new additions coming in August are Dity Secret Dry Conditioner and Rock My World Stellar Smoothing Cream. Dirty Secret Dry... Read More
Estee Lauder event: America's Night to Repair with free samples July 16, 2010 Mark your calendar for Estee Lauder’s next free sample event, America’s Night to Repair. On July 22 from 5 to 9 p.m., Estee Lauder will give away 360,000 deluxe samples of either a 10-day supply of new Advanced Night Repair Eye  Sychronized Complex or Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery... Read More
Sale alert: All denim buy one, get one half-off at Express July 16, 2010 Who wants to think about wearing  jeans when it’s so hot and humid? But at Express, this is the perfect time to buy jeans.  To celebrate it’s 30th anniversary, denim is hotter than ever. And it’s on sale. In July and August, all denim is buy one, get one half-off, with styles ranging from $60 to... Read More
Orly's new Plastix Collection delivers color and plastic-looking finish July 15, 2010 Orly’s new nail polishes aren’t for the timid. Not only are the colors bold, the finish is, well, satiny and plastic-looking. The Plastix Collection is meant to complement the fall 2010 runway looks that featured neon colors and shiny black plastic, latex and rubber pieces that have a vintage edge. Can you... Read More
LeBron James scores again with GQ magazine cover July 14, 2010 Basketball player LeBron James, who has been in the news just a bit lately, in case you missed it, scores again. He’ll be on the September cover of GQ. With much hoopla leading up to a national televison announcement, James recently said he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the Miami Heat.... Read More
Fashion designer Jason Wu designs Madame Alexander dolls July 13, 2010 From First Lady Michelle Obama to Madame Alexander. So goes designer Jason Wu. And I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. In collaboration with doll industry leader Madame Alexander, Wu has created innovative and fashion forward dolls that are nothing like the dolls you played with as a child. He has... Read More
Pureology giveaway ... enter now July 10, 2010 I love giveaways. Someone’s got to win, right? Could be me. Could be you. Here’s a giveaway from Pureology, one of my favorite hair care brands. From now until July 31, just visit  http://pureology.com/discover/styling.aspx for a chance to win one of the following miniature products of your choice:... Read More
Betty White ... calendar girl July 08, 2010 Could Betty White come become America’s favorite pin-up girl? The 88-year-old actress and animal rights activist  will grace the pages of her own calendar in 2011 to benefit the Morris Animal Foundation in Denver, Colo.  Some of the photos are  Betty with animals, others are from the archives and... Read More
Shaun White shoes coming to Target July 08, 2010 Shaun White’s shoe collection lands in Target stores the week of July 11.  The shoes are an expansion to his line of clothing featuring a variety of skate and lifestyle shoes for boys and young men.  The shoe shoe collection wil include six in-store styles, three for boys and three for men, as... Read More
Baby Phat Dare Me available in new, smaller size July 07, 2010 I’m a sucker for anything tropical-scented — candles, lotions, sprays. I have them all. Now comes a press release about Baby Phat Dare Me fragrance. It’s not new, but it does come in a new, small size just right for summer packing. What caught my attention is its top note of Island... Read More
Deadline extended for Oklahoma City Fashion Camp July 06, 2010 The deadline for registration for Oklahoma City Fashion Camp has been extended to July 18.   High school teens, both guys and girls, who envision themselves working in fashion can learn more about all aspects of the industry during the first Oklahoma City Fashion Camp Aug. 9-14 at Penn Square Mall.... Read More
What has Lady Gaga done for fashion? July 06, 2010 If you’re a fan of Lady Gaga, or at least intrigued by her style, here’s an interesting read from Robin Givhan, fashion editor for The Washington Post. What has Lady Gaga done for fashion? Nothing, writes Givhan. At least not yet. But it doesn’t really matter. She comes out of today’s muddled culture in... Read More
Angelina Jolie says daughter has Montenegro style, but experts wonder what that is July 03, 2010 Whew! I’m glad I wasn’t the only who had never head of Montenegro style. Montenegro is the kind of style exhibited by Shiloh, the 4-year-old-daughter of Angelina Jolie. That’s what she told Vanity Fair. And style insiders and experts were left puzzled. “I don’t think anybody knows what that... Read More
MAC's new Haute & Naughty Lash mascara July 02, 2010 If you’re always looking for the next, great mascara, here’s one to try. It’s MAC Haute & Naughty Lash. It has a two-in-one dual wiper system with two different sizes — one big and one small — that lets you choose if you want defined lashes for day, or instantly combed volume for evening.... Read More