Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

Jessica Simpson to design jewelry for Zales August 31, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Jessica Simpson is designing a line of fine jewelry for Zales. Is Zales the new Kohl’s when it comes to snagging celebrity lines? Jessica Simpson’s latest venture is Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, a diamond jewelry collection scheduled to land in Zales stores in October. Last month, Zales... Read More
A peek at Missoni for Target August 30, 2011 The Missoni collection for Target is coming in a couple of weeks. Here’s a peek at the inspiration behind the collection and a little insight into the company. You’ll find more about the collection here next week. Read More
Sale alert: $1 lash products at Vanitymark August 30, 2011 Check out this deal – Vanitymark Cosmetics is offering all of its lash products for just $1 each starting today through Sept. 6. Brett Freedman is founder of Vanitymark, and if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ve read his name here many times. I’ve never tried any of Vanitymark’s... Read More
Coat check August 29, 2011 I’m on the search for a lightweight coat. I came across this one on the H&M website. Made of jersey and lined, it’s double-breasted with front flap pockets. What’s more, it’s machine washable since it’s a cotton/polyester blend. Not that I would wash it. And the price is right at... Read More
Uptown Kids celebrates anniversary with carnival and Desmond Mason August 26, 2011 Uptown Kids in Classen Curve knows how to celebrate. For its one-year anniversary, the children’s store, along with artist and former NBA basketball player Desmond Mason and Prevent Blindness Oklahoma, are hosting a carnival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. To get your child in on the fun,... Read More
Beauty spotlight: Dark spot correctors August 25, 2011 Since Clinique launched its Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector last year, other similar products with similar promises are starting to show up. This interests me because I’m a former sun worshipper, and, yes, my skin is paying for my sins. I didn’t know any better back... Read More
Sale alert: Extra 30 percent off at Dillard's August 25, 2011 Take an extra 30 percent off entire stock of all permanently reduced merchandise throughout Dillard’s stores. That includes women’s, mens and children’s clothes, swimwear, accessories, handbags, shoes, intimate apparel, home accessories and furniture. Happy shopping. Read More
Queen Latifah collection debuts Friday on HSN August 25, 2011 Queen Latifah is adding another line to her resume — fashion designer. The actress and singer launches her new clothing and accessories collection Friday on HSN. During an appearance on “Good Morning America,” she said she had always wanted to do a clothing collection because she felt there... Read More
A brow tweeze, please August 24, 2011 I stopped in to see Lilly Stone of Sooo Lilly Cosmetics at her new location, inside Kokopelli at Northpark Mall. Be sure to check out her new space if you haven’t been yet. While I was there, Lilly worked her tweezer magic on my brows. They had been neglected, though I do my best with a magnifying... Read More
Q&A with Seventeen magazine publisher August 21, 2011 I really enjoy reading about the personal and private lives of high-powered executives in the fashion and magazine industries. The Daily caught up with Jayne Jamison, publisher of Seventeen magazine. She talks about living in the Hamptons, how teens have changed since she started at the magazine in 2003 and... Read More
Fashion Night Out OKC on Sept. 8 August 19, 2011 Mark your calendar for a night of fashion. Many Oklahoma City stores are participating in the worldwide Fashion’s Night Out on Sept. 8 with special events, discounts and more. Many of the stores and restaurants along North Western and in Northpark Mall will celebrate the night. It’s going to be fun.... Read More
Karl Lagerfeld's collection for Macy's August 18, 2011 Karl Lagerfeld’s new 45-piece collection for Macy’s lands in 235 stores Aug. 31, and if these clothes look as good on average women as they do here, most of us will be reaching for our wallets. With prices from $50 to $170, Lagerfeld’s skillful designs are now within grasp for more... Read More
Laura Geller products now at Ulta stores August 17, 2011 Laura Geller makeup is now available in all Ulta Stores. I’ve watched Geller on QVC a few times (she averages 30 appearances a year), but never ordered any products. Oh, I’ve been tempted. By Spackle, Caulk and the Baked collection. Now that her products are at Ulta, it will be easy to give them a... Read More
Sale alert: 80 percent off at Balliets August 15, 2011 Read More
Zoya's new polish lets you tip-toe into fall August 15, 2011 Zoya's Dree nail polish. It’s too hot to slip into fall fashion, but if you’re ready to dip a toe in the upcoming season, change things up with a new nail polish. Zoya’s fall collections, Smoke & Mirrors, feature six new shades in each. The colors are smoky and sultry, the perfect... Read More
Vera Wang and Zales say "I do" August 14, 2011 Designer Vera Wang jumped into the mass market pool years ago with women’s clothes at Kohl’s. Then came wedding gowns at David’s Bridal. What’s next? Engagement rings at Zales. The Vera Wang Love collection will be available in stores in October, and what’s interesting is that each of the 50... Read More
Shoe designer Brian Atwood says wear evening shoes for day August 12, 2011 Most of us live by rules. No need to go into all of them. But when it comes to what we wear when, many of those rules from years ago no longer apply. For years, the fashion industry has been encouraging women to rethink worn-out boundaries. Who among us hasn’t worn sequins during the day? Anyway, the... Read More
Beauty look: Bianca Kajlich August 11, 2011 Take a look at actress Bianca Kajlich’s makeup for the movie premiere “30 Minutes or Less.” She plays a stripper named Juicy, but that’s not the look celeb makeup artist Brett Freedman wanted to give her for the premiere. Here he details what he did and why: Moisturizer: Dermalogica oil free. I... Read More
New product to try: Clinique lid smoothies August 10, 2011 You gotta love crease-proof, water-resistent and long-wearing shadow. It just doesn’t get any better, especially in the summer. Now comes Clinique’s version called lid smoothies,  which give the look of powdered eye shadows.  Lip smoothies come in 12 colors, from light Bit O’ Honey to dark... Read More
Sale alert: Cool savings at Balliets August 05, 2011 Read More