Fashion Matters

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Insider's peek at designer Betsey Johnson July 01, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Betsey Johnson is one zany designer. Her runway shows are more than than fun; they’re a party. The clothes are quite good, too, especially when you break apart each outfit into individual pieces. She likes to mix more than match.  And you can’t help but smile when Betsey ends... Read More
Sale alert: 30-40-50 percent off at Balliets June 30, 2011 Let’s hear it for the holidays. And I’m not just talking about three-day weekends.  The word on my mind is sale. S.A.L.E. Here’s a great one at Balliets, Classen Curve. Read More
Sale alert: extra 30 percent off at Dillard's June 30, 2011 It’s Thursday, a great day to save money. Dillard’s is offering  an additional 30 percent off all permanently reduced items. I love these extra 30 percent off sales. This is when I pick up most of my stocking stuffers — earrings, socks, undies, collegiate T-shirts — and a lot of other... Read More
Tom Ford's cat eye sunglasses simply "purrfect" June 29, 2011 If I had an extra $360, these sunglasses would be adorning my face this summer.  Come on, admit it. These Nikita cat eye sunglasses by Tom Ford are pretty glamorous. What’s more, the exaggerated shape makes a real retro statement. Oh, and let’s not forget they’re functional. There will be no... Read More
Heidi Klum to launch jewelry line on QVC June 28, 2011 Another celebrity jewelry line is coming to QVC.  Heidi Klum, supermodel and  host of “Project Runway,” will launch her 35-piece costume jewelry collection on Sept. 8. Called Wildlife by Heidi Klum, the collection’s debut will coincide with QVC’s special Fashion’s Night Out broadcast from... Read More
Michael Jackson "Thriller" jacket sold at auction June 27, 2011 A red-and-black jacket worn by Michael Jackson in the “Thriller” video fetched a pretty price at auction Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif. The jacket sold for $1.8 million. It had a pre-auction estimate of $200,000 to $400,000. A story by the Associated Press said the jacket was  purchased by Milton... Read More
Banana Republic to launch "Mad Men"-inspired collection June 26, 2011 A “Mad Men”-inspired collection for men and women is coming to a Banana Republic store near you. The chain collaborated on the design with “Mad Men” costume director and Emmy award-winner Janie Bryant. Look for the collection in stores Aug. 11 Inspired by the  award-winning series, which returns... Read More
On the runway: men in topiaries June 24, 2011 Some runway fashion shows just make me smile. Betsey Johnson always puts together something fun. Designers Isaac Mizrahi and Bob Mackie were the best at providing entertainment while still showing clothes that were wearable.  I loved their shows. Now comes Belgian designer Walter Van... Read More
Depilar System offers permanent hair removal June 23, 2011 Unwanted hair.  Most of us wax it, tweeze it, shave it. It always grows back. Some prefer more expensive and permanent options — laser or electrolysis. Now comes another permanent hair removal  treatment.  Depilar System, an enzyme-based treatment that is performed... Read More
Gucci, Versace, Alexander McQueen menswear for spring 2012 June 22, 2011 More pictures from the menswear spring 2012 runway shows in Milan. Guys, these are looks you can embrace now … if you want. Read More
Check out these D&G bare-chested models June 21, 2011 It seems appropriate to  celebrate the first day of summer with this photo from the D&G spring 2012 menswear collection. Menswear collections are being shown during Milan Fashion Week. The designing duo Dolce and Gabbana saluted the versatile foulard and fedora for their second line, D&G.... Read More
Rub and sniff ... it's the new InStyle magazine June 20, 2011 Something smells … and it’s the July issue of InStyle magazine. It goes way beyond the expected fragrance sniff strips, too. Think grass, popcorn, even suntan lotion. The five rub and smell spots are part of a summer theme. So, take a sniff. I think I smell watermelon. Yum. Read more about InStyle’s... Read More
Soothe your skin with lagoon water beauty products June 17, 2011 If you’ve been outside, you know it’s hot. Really hot.  Lucky you if you’re spending time at the beach, the lake or the mountains. But if you’ve had a bit too much fun in the sun, Carita Paris’ new Lagoon Bath could be what your skin needs. Infused with mineral-rich lagoon water from... Read More
Lady Gaga's meat dress in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame June 16, 2011 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame n Cleveland, Ohio, is serving up what’s probably the most well-known slab of meat. Lady Gaga’s controversial raw meat dress  is on display as part of the exhibit  “Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion Power.”  She wore the dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.... Read More
Bigio trunk show at Ruth Meyers June 14, 2011 Read More
Estee Lauder gift with purchase at Macy's June 14, 2011 If you’re a fan of Estee Lauder foundation or skin care products or maybe you just want to give them a try, make your way to Macy’s. It’s time for another gift with purchase special. Spend $34 or more on any skincare or foundation and you’ll get a seven-piece free gift set. Read More
Bag it with one that's colorful June 13, 2011 When it’s as hot as it is, a black or dark handbag just seems too heavy. Thankfully, there are plenty of  options — in color as well as style.  Yellow, orange, pink, purple, apple green. Totes, hobos, clutches, cross-body bags.  Soft-as-butter leather, straw, canvas.  Solid colors,... Read More
Hunter ... from rubber boots to wedges to outerwear June 10, 2011 I always find it interesting to read about the people behind the brands, and I’m not just talking about the big names that we all know. So it is with Wendy Svarre, chief executive officer of  Hunter. She has a great fashion pedigree, but I had never heard of her. Hunter started with a rubber rain... Read More
Sale alert: 60 percent off at Balliets June 08, 2011 When it gets hot outside, the best place to be is somewhere cool … preferably a place with a red-hot sale going on. Balliets has the air conditioning cranked up and the prices marked down.  You can find 60 percent off select spring and summer accessories, apparel, jewelry and shoes.  Did you... Read More
Is Diane von Furstenberg at GapKids a wrap? June 06, 2011  Will Diane von Furstenberg be the next designer to collaborate with Ga Kids? That’s the months-long rumor, and now  WWD reports that sources who have seen the design boards say it’s likely a spring/summer 2012 line. I can see it now – cute little girls in colorful prints and... Read More