Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

Work it: Stacy London at Vogue October 30, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Stacy London, co-host of TLC’s “What Not to Wear,” earned her stripes as a fashion assistant at Vogue. The Daily caught up with her recentlyand she talked about a very long elevator ride with Anna Wintour,  how being overweight made her feel separated and her new book. Read the story here. Read More
Old Navy 25 percent off coupon October 27, 2011 Who among us doesn’t enjoy saving money? Old Navy is making it easy — at least until Oct. 30.  Print out a coupon for 25 percent off on www.oldnavy.com.  The coupon is good online and at stores. Happy shopping , but hurry. This savings is good for only a few more days. Read More
Protect your face with Pomega5 Healing Cream October 26, 2011 Winter’s coming, and that means cold winds and bitter temperatures once again assaulting our skin.  Especially our face. It needs protection. Here’s a product that may help. It’s Pomega5 Healing Cream, which reduces redness and soothes skin irritation while healing scars and sounds. The... Read More
"Project Accessory" premieres Thursday October 25, 2011 Molly Sims, host of the new "Project Accessory." It works for clothes, so now we’re going to see if it’s just as successful with accessories. Actress and model Molly Sims will host “Project Accessory,” a new competiton series launching at 9:30 p.m. Thursday on Lifetime. The Project... Read More
gloMinerals makeovers at On A Whim October 24, 2011 If you’re looking for a new shadow or a completely different beauty look, now’s your chance. On A Whim at Classen Curve is offering gloMinerals makeovers Tuesday and Wednesday. What’s more, gloMinerals cosmetics are 25 percent off on those two days.  On A Whim: 848-3488. Read More
Karl Lagerfeld to design lower-priced line October 24, 2011 What has come over designer Karl Lagerfeld? He launched a capsule collection for Macy’s in August. Every piece was priced under $170. It didn’t create the shopping frenzy that Missoni did at Target, but it must have been successful enough to make him start thinking about mass fashion. Now... Read More
Warming up to winter clothes October 24, 2011 Enjoy the next few days because the weather is expected to change later in the week. With highs in the 50s, it’s going to feel like winter, especially in the morning. So, what item of fall clothing are you most looking forward to wearing? Chunky sweater, boots, coat, cape? Fall  clothes are so tempting.... Read More
Bold, bright and "berry" pretty shoes October 21, 2011 I’m loving all the bright shoes, and some of the berry colors are delish. Yum.   Betsey Johnson lace-up boots. Betsey Johnson lace-up boots. Read More
Fashion events this month at Balliets October 20, 2011 Trunk shows and fashion events happening this month at Balliets at Classen Curve. Today and Friday: Terri Jon trunk show, Robert Graham trunk show, Cullen trunk show. Today through Saturday: Stuart Weitzman trunk show. Oct. 25: Girls Night Out Oct. 25-26: Rachel Zoe trunk show. Oct.... Read More
Steal her look: Catherine Zeta-Jones October 19, 2011 Catherine Zeta-Jones always looks beautiful, and she didn’t disappoint when she hosted the Motion Picture & Televisioin Fund event last weekend. Her stunning makeup was created by celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman. He shares his how-to steps so we can all create the shimmering pewter and lilac... Read More
Beauty: Easy 1-minute makeover tips October 18, 2011 Sometimes a mini makeover makes major impact not only in the way we look but the way we feel. I love these five 1-minute makeover tips from InStyle. The tips: Stain your lips with a new lip color; darken your brows;  dress up your ponytail; add volume to your hair; fake flawless skin. Here are the details... Read More
Diane von Furstenberg's new fragrance October 17, 2011 It’s the season of new scents. One of the newest at the fragrance counter is Diane by Diane von Furstenberg. In a video for Sephora, the designer said she feels people have forgotten the value of a  true perfume, what  a real perfume means and how much it is a weapon of seduction for... Read More
Warming up to winter coats October 13, 2011 I love all the coats, capes and ponchos this season. The detail, the shapes, fabric and colors. Sadly, I seldom wear coats.  I just don’t like that extra layer. Oh, I’ll slip on a lightweight jacket or trench, but I seldom wear anything heavy unless the temp is in the teens.  I do usually keep... Read More
Karl Lagerfeld introduces new fragrance in Europe October 12, 2011 It’s not unusual for designers and celebrities to put their name on fragrances. German designer Karl Lagerfeld’s new scent, named Karleidoscope,  is a play on his name and the design of the bottle. “I love to play with words, as I love to play with scents,” Lagerfeld told Women’s Wear Daily. “A... Read More
Links of London trunk show at On A Whim October 11, 2011 Read More
Video: Balliets celebrates 75 years October 11, 2011 Congrats to Bob and DeDe Benham and their daughter Lisa Shinn for helping Balliets survive and thrive. Watch the video for a little bit of history and what this dynamic trio see for the future. Read More
New fragrances: Smell this October 10, 2011 Oscar de la Renta's Live in Love A slew of new scents has hit store shelves. If you’re searching for a new fragrance, here are a few to sniff out. Poppy eau de parfum spray by Coach. Jasmine and gardinia mix with fresh cucumber and candied rose petals. Described as a pretty, lighthearted fragrance.  1.7... Read More
Video: Bobbi Brown's before and after easy makeovers October 07, 2011 Let’s just say it — there’s power in makeup. A little brow powder or concealer can make us feel oh so strong and look oh so great. Check out this video from the “Today” show with makeup guru Bobbi Brown talking about how easy it is to fix those little things that can be so bothersome. Visit msnbc. Read More
Beauty spotlight: Julianne Hough October 06, 2011 Makeup artist and brow guru Brett Freedman isn’t shy about telling it the way he sees it when it comes to celebs. Here’s how he saw actress and former “Dancing With the Stars” dancer Julianne Hough, who stars in the remake of ”Footloose” opening Oct. 14. Hough was at the Los Angeles... Read More
Paris Fashion Week: Kayne West collection October 04, 2011 Plenty of musicians, entertainers and celebrities have jumped into the fashion design business. Some make it in the fickle world of fashion; others just don’t cut it. One eagerly awaited celebrity collection was Grammy Award-winning musician Kanye West’s, which he debuted in Paris. The collection, DW by Kanye... Read More