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Fashion moments in 2010 December 27, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Can you remember fashion’s big moments in 2010? A 14-year-old blogger on the front row during Paris Week. The death of Alexander McQueen. Madonna does Macy’s. Chelsea Clinton wears Vera Wang. And more and more. Here’s a story from the San Francisco Chronicle. Check it out. Read More
Check out Maybelline Color Sensation Lipstain December 26, 2010 We photographed Oklahoma City model Cortney Smith recently, and I commented how much I liked her lipstick. She said it was new, so, of course, I wanted specifics. It was Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstain in In the Buff.  She said she first lined and filled in her lips with a Bobbi Brown... Read More
Giveaway: Estee Lauder mascara December 24, 2010 Enter to win this week’s Mood giveway. It’s Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in Extreme Black. Whew! Say that three times — or even once. Deadline is midnight Dec. 29. Go to mood.newsok.com. Scroll down until you come to the giveaway. Read More
Bobbi Brown's "Pretty Powerful" face palettes December 22, 2010 Come January, most of us are looking for a new color or product to lift our spirits. One to check out is Bobbi Brown’s Pretty Powerful Palettes. “I’ve always loved a natural look but that doesn’t have to mean nude color, and it certainly doesn’t mean washed out color,” she said. “The Pretty Powerful... Read More
Victoria's Secret wins PETA award December 21, 2010 Kudos to Victoria’s Secret for winning PETA’s Proggy Award in the category of Progressive Retailer of the Year. Never heard of it? Proggy is for progress, and the award is presented to people, companies and organizations that exemplify animal-friendly progress in culture and commerce. ... Read More
Lady Gaga and her meat dress named Time's No. 1 Fashion Statement December 20, 2010   It could have been tennis superstar Venus Williams, Rihanna or M.I.A. All wore weird and,what some consider wonderful outfits. But Time magazine editors chose Lady Gaga and her custom cut dress made of meat with matching head piece and handbag as its No. 1 Fashion Statement of 2010.... Read More
Steal this look: Helen Ford Wallace dresses up her vest with favorite pins December 20, 2010 Here’s one of the best fashion ideas we’ve seen in a long time, and it comes from our very own Helen Ford Wallace, who writes the Parties, Etc. column in Sunday’s Life section. She dressed up a nylon vest with holiday pins — almost two dozen of them. Three of the pins were her Mother’s,... Read More
Rumer Willis to star in Badgley Mischka spring ad campaign December 17, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, is turning her years growing up in front of the camera into career experience: Fashion house Badgley Mischka is choosing her as its newest spokesmodel. Parent company Iconix Brand Group said Thursday that the 22-year-old will star... Read More
Sale alert: Balliets ... 40-50-60 percent off December 16, 2010 Just in time for that last-minute holiday shopping. Or, as I prefer, a little shopping for myself. Balliets at Classen Curve has started its 40-50-60 percent off sale. Here’s how it works: Buy one sale item and get 40 percent off of that item. Buy two sale items and get 50 percent off of both items. Buy three... Read More
Taylor Swift's new CoverGirl ad campaign December 16, 2010 Can Taylor Swift sell makeup? CoverGirl believes in her.  The cosmetics giant announced last spring that the fresh-faced country crooner would be their newest face. Now we know she’ll be touting the new NatureLuxe line scheduled to land in stores in January. The line includes  Silk Foundation... Read More
Do you have a favorite eyelash curler? December 15, 2010 My Shu Uemura eyelash curler is practically on its last curl. Since Shu Uemura is no longer sold in stores in the U.S., my options are this: either order it online (and I won’t) or try another brand. Tarte eyelash curlers come highly recommended, so I bought and paid for one before the store realized its Tarte... Read More
Jessica Simpson's fashion empire keeps growing December 14, 2010 Not all celebrity brands make it big. Or make it at all. Jessica Simpson’s does. Her licensing empire includes fashion accessories, swimwear, dresses, outerwear, watches and fragrances. She’s on track to hit the $1 billion mark in sales. She recently announced a new contemporary sportswear line priced... Read More
Love Tokens trunk show today at Kokopelli in Northpark Mall December 14, 2010 Kokopelli in Northpark Mall will present a Love Tokens jewelry trunk show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Love Tokens, sold across the country, is designed by Oklahoma City designer Stacey DeGraffenreid, at right, who combines old coins, charms and pins with beads and pearls to create jewelry with a past.... Read More
Holiday gift ideas for the woman on your list December 13, 2010 BY LINDA MILLER Fashion Editor email@opubco.com Still shopping for the women on your holiday list? Sometimes it’s the unexpected gift that’s more fun to give, and to receive. But we’re not forgetting those who prefer more traditional gifts. Here are some ideas: Lash appeal. Know someone who drives a... Read More
RealBeauty.com announces Gold Star Award winners December 13, 2010 For all those who like “best of” beauty lists and awards, here’s another one. RealBeauty.com has announced the winners of the First Annual Real Beauty Gold Star Awards.  The team had to sort through hundreds of mascaras, lip stains, anti-frizz creams, facemasks, sunless tanners, dry skin... Read More
Payless Good Shoe Project helps kids in need December 12, 2010 If you’re looking for a way to give to children in need, here comes the Good Shoe Project. Beginning Dec. 15 and continuing through Feb. 15, Payless will donate one pair of shoes to a child in need in Central America for every Airwalk Hope shoe sold.  The shoe features a sleek... Read More
Honeysuckle is Pantone's color of the year for 2011 December 09, 2010 It’s official. Pantone’s color for 2011 is Honeysuckle, a reddish pink described as encouraging and uplifting. “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,”... Read More
H&M to open world's largest store in Las Vegas December 09, 2010 Forget slots and Donny and Marie.  Next time you’re in Vegas, head to to the world’s largest H&M store. The flagship store opens at 10 a.m. Dec. 11 at The Forum Shops at Caesars. Talk about entertainment.  I love watching people shop almost as much I love to shop. The... Read More
Layer on necklaces for a chic, modern look December 08, 2010 Layering jewelry continues to be one of the season’s hottest looks. Just toss on a few necklaces or bracelets, and you’re ready to face the world in style, right? Not so fast. I’ve seen women who look like a tangled mess, chains twisted and turned so much that it’s difficult to even tell they’re... Read More
Royal jewelry looks for less from Carolee December 08, 2010 It’s unlikely I will ever own jewelry once worn by celebrities or royalty. When their jewelry is auctioned off, as some of it invariably is, usually after their death, my budget never allows for pieces owned by Jackie Kennedy or Wallis Warfield, the Duchess of Windsor. Recently,... Read More