Fashion Matters

Snippets of fashion and beauty

A closer look at eyelash extensions November 30, 2011 | Comment on this article Leave a comment I’m blessed with pretty good lashes. A couple of coats of  mascara and they really stand out. I have tried Revitalash, an eyelash enhancing treatment. It  made my lashes even longer and thicker, but I didn’t keep it up.  A tube was about $150. That was about two years ago when... Read More
Designing Oklahoman: Check out Garyk Lee's clothing collection November 30, 2011 Garyk Lee, who hails from Ponca City and now lives where he doesn’t have to deal with Oklahoma’s wild weather, is creating some pretty nice clothes that will appeal to many Oklahomans.  His collection is Bamboo by Garyk Lee, and it includes everything from easy-to-wear pants to dresses to... Read More
Treat your lips to Fresh Lip Sugar Treatment November 29, 2011 It’s no secret that my favorite lip balm is Fresh Lip Sugar Treatment SPF 15. It moisturizes like nothing else, has heaps of vitamins A, C and E and provides protection from damaging UV rays. It costs $22.50, considerably more than most drugstore brands, but this stuff is worth every penny. And... Read More
Book gift idea: "100 Unforgettable Dresses" November 27, 2011 Looking for something different for that fashionista on your shopping list? Check out a new book by Hal Rubenstein, InStyle magazine’s fashion director. With more than 200 images, “100 Unforgettable Dresses” reveals behind-the-scenes anecdotes of memorable dresses in fashion, film, royalty and... Read More
Happy Thanksgiving November 24, 2011 Read More
Gobble, gobble, then shop, shop November 23, 2011 A lot of people are ready to shop. The National Retail Federation, predicts some 152 million people are planning to shop this weekend, starting as early as Thursday evening. That number is up 10 percent from last year and if all goes as predicted, it will be the biggest turnout of shoppers ever. Read More
Polo Ralph Lauren sale alert: 30 percent off entire store November 22, 2011 Read More
A peek at spring fashion November 20, 2011 DALLAS — Forget that it’s the holiday season … at least for a few minutes. Let’s take a peek at what we’ll be wearing come April. It will be a season of strong colors such as orange, sapphire, pink, red, yellow and apple green, said Gregor Simmons of Gregor Simmons Ltd., a New York-based... Read More
Sale alert: 40 percent off at Balliets November 17, 2011   Head to Balliets at Classen Curve for fall sales. Info 848-7811. Read More
Stuff yourself, then shop all night on early Black Friday November 15, 2011 The race is on to see how early retailers can open on Thanksgiving. Hey, turkey. You’ve got some competition on Thanksgiving.  Retailers plan to open even earlier this year. Black Friday is becoming Black Thursday. Who needs sleep? Stuff yourself all day then shop til you drop. The Outlet Shoppes at... Read More
Pink Ribbon pioneer Pioneer Evelyn Lauder dies November 14, 2011 Evelyn Lauder Evelyn Lauder, who worked for 50 years for the cosmetics giant Estee Lauder and helped create the pink ribbon for cancer awareness, died Saturday in New York.  She was 75. Lauder died from complications of non-genetic ovarian cancer. She had been diagnosed with cancer in 2007,... Read More
Making up with BECCA cosmetics November 11, 2011 Last spring, BECCA cosmetics landed exclusively in Oklahoma at Trichology Salon, 14101 N May. BECCA is a favorite of many celebrities and gets regular mentions in fashion and beauty magazines, but it still wasn’t all that familiar to women here. Then they tried it. Greg Welchel at... Read More
Gwen Stefani's children's line coming to Target Nov. 13 November 09, 2011 It may not cause a shopping frenzy like the Missoni collection did, but there’s plenty of excitement about Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Mini for Target landing in stores Nov. 13. The rock star fashion designer’s first children’s line includes accessories and apparel for girl and boy babies, toddlers... Read More
Sitting in style: Diane von Furstenberg's tiger-print sofa November 08, 2011 Of course fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has a tiger-print sofa. And it looks fabulous. Just like the woman sitting on it. Check out the video of the Diane von Furstenberg talking about dinner parties and more. Read More
Do-it-yourself gel nail manicures November 06, 2011 I love gel nails for vacations. No chips, lasting shine and lasting color. Actually, I’ve only had one kind of gel manicure — CND’s Shellac. I have good nails so Shellac is not something I indulge in regularly. Shellac has been available for about 18 months, so it was just a matter of time... Read More
Slipping into new shoes November 03, 2011 Sometimes it’s the little things that are the most exciting. Like these animal print leopard slippers by Steven. I can’t wait to wear them. I had been wanting a slipper-style pair of shoes, but I hadn’t found anything that made me reach for my credit card. Until these. Read More
Cover spot: Carrie Underwood and Sherri Hill November 02, 2011 Thanks Country Weekly for giving Oklahoma a two-fer. That’s Checotah native Carrie Underwood and she’s wearing a dress by Oklahoma designer Sherri Hill. To make shopping easier, the dress is number 2408. Read More
Smells good: Pumpkin, cinnamon and spice scents November 02, 2011 In the fall, I usually reach for, well, fall scents when it comes candles, body wash, room sprays, body scrub, etc.  Anything that smells like cinnamon, pumpkin or carmel apple always tempts when the weather cools.  Here are a few products calling my name. Too bad this isn’t a scratch and... Read More
Reba McEntire style November 01, 2011 I’m always a little suprised when people say they didn’t know Oklahoma native and award-winning country singer Reba McEntire has her own clothing line at Dillard’s. She launched the collection with a personal appearance and fashion show at Dillard’s, Penn Square Mall, in 2005. I guess I am out... Read More
Work it: Stacy London at Vogue October 30, 2011 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