Heel-Less Shoes: A New Kind of Style
February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Stylish, quiet and uncomfortable, these shoes are everything lovers and haters of high-heeled shoes have something to unite over: 5 1/2 inches an no heel in sight. Created by designer Antonio Berardi, the shoes are about $3,600. Unfortunately, Berardi himself admitted they can’t be worn long.
To a certain degree, I can see the appeal. No one likes to have their heel jarring against pavement in a stiletto heel - the key is learning to walk so it doesn’t happen. And although the heel-less shoes have a wider base, I still don’t think they would offer enough balance.
Doctors don’t like it, explaining that the elevation of the foot forces you to lean forward, making them bad for the back and the foot. And although that part is like regular heels, the heel-less shoes, one doctor explained, “The front of the foot ends up taking the weight of the bulk of your body, which can in turn do damage to the tendons in your legs by shortening them.”
Here’s the thing: Unlike jelly shoes, which have more or less bombed the way they should have the first time, these are on back order for five weeks in England, and they’re catching on in the United States fast! Victoria Beckham already has a pair in snakeskin. (No surprise there.)
Making it even worse: I think these shoes are ugly, but these are still the cutest shoes I’ve seen all season.
Prada: New Fragrance Inspired by the Yin and Yang
February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Balance is everywhere, including designer fragrances. Prada has created a new perfume which is inspired by the Yin and the Yang, “a balance of harmony in a distracted world.” The scent, Infusion D’Iris, is light and feminine with a dash of Florentine Iris.
Daniela Andrier and Miuccia Prada worked together to create the “like a dream” fragrance that pushes traditional barriers of age and sexuality, but is still packaged in the traditional box-like manner. In it, in addition to the iris root, is mandarin, orange blossom, incense, vetiver and other things.
Calvin Klein Creates New Fragrance: Euphoria Blossom
February 27, 2008 | 1 Comment
A new scent by Calvin Klein, Euphoria Blossom, is the first scent created by Klein to suit Asian preferences. As such, it has a number of Asian ingredients including kumquat, pomegranate, dewy green accord, orchid blossom, lotus, pink peony petals, blond wood, white amber and frosted sheer musk.
Euphoria Blossom is based on the original “Euphoria for Women” which Calvin Klein released in 2005. They are both created with sweet fruits (like the pomegranate in Euphoria Blossom), and has a citrus accent. Euphoria Blossom is lighter than the original, and it’s not a sexy scent, instead it kind of blends in with other scents.
Euphoria Blossom is available almost everywhere perfumes are sold at $36 for a 30 oz bottle.
The Celebrities and the Oscars: Red Carpet Magic
February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Oscars didn’t have much of a viewing, but the Red Carpet was still amazing. The trend: red dresses, and many of them were simply beautiful. The accessories were also something to talk about.
Nicole Kidman wore a beautiful 14-carat diamond necklace that was just extraordinary. Sharon Stone, on the other hand, committed a horrible atrocity by wearing a rat’s claw broach. Rabbits feet may be good luck charms, but rat’s claws as hideous. I’m sure PETA is going to have a field day with that one.
Neither Cameron Diaz nor Renee Zellweger wore red on the Red carpet, and they both made incredibly different statements. Cameron exemplified beauty and class. Renee, however, looked worse than her Bridget Jones character did on her worst days.
What can we learn from the Oscars? Have someone tell you if you look all right before stepping out into the great, wide unknown - especially if 32 million people are going to be looking at you.
Typography: Here to Stay or Fad?
February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
If you’ve been looking around the stores, lately, you’ll have noticed that shirts, skirts, pillows, jewelry, shoes and pants have begun to “say” things. And I’m not talking about your clothing making a statement. I mean, they’re splayed with letters and numbers.
Clearly, it’s supposed to be attractive, cute and desirable. It says the opposite to me. I don’t want pillows on my couches that have the ABC’s and 123’s. Even if I had kids, I’d prefer a pattern that’s attractive and will last. And letters on pants? Come on. Say it with me, “Tacky.”
Sometimes, it’s not so bad, when you can’t immediately tell that it’s made of numbers and letters, but really it’s not attractive. I mean, I like lockets all right, but a bracelet made out of letters? No. I mean, it’s okay for kids. Maybe even for pre-teens, but I don’t like the idea of it for adults. It looks childish and unattractive. Especially the letters on the pants (can’t find a picture, sorry) - that looks especially amateurish and unprofessional.
Lindsay Lohan on Cover of New Yorker: Emulates Marilyn Monroe
February 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Lindsay Lohan is no Marilyn Monroe. That said, it hasn’t stopped Bert Stern from emulating the photos he took of Marilyn Monroe over forty years ago with Lindsay as the model. He says he chose Lindsay because he thinks she has depth to her. He also said he picked her because she’s been one of the party girls, one of the “bad girls.” Marilyn was once Queen of the Tabloids, too.
And while Lindsay is no Marilyn, as you can see from the photo above, taken for the New Yorker, she doesn’t look bad, either.
If you’d like to see the pictures of the Marilyn photo shoot (for comparisons’ sake), you can go here to see The Last Sitting.
Kim Kardashian Poses for Bongo Clothing
February 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
It’s nice to see Kim Kardashian posing for something that doesn’t make her look… that covers her up. Basically, it’s nice to see her using her curves for a good thing: Bongo clothing.
Kim says the reason she’s posing for Bongo is, “This is a fun, young, fresh campaign and I am honored to be a part of it. What I am excited about is how Bongo jeans fit. They hug my curves in all the right places.”
The thing that’s refreshing about Kim is she is a curvy girl, and she’s not ashamed of it or necessarily trying to change it.
Bongo clothing is available online.
Celebrity Mama Myleene Klass Creates Baby Clothing Line
February 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Myleene Klass, a new mama and a celebrity, is starting a new baby clothing and accessories line. The star says, “I have used my first-hand experience, with other mothers in mind, to help design a stunning variety of products.”
The baby clothing line will be called “Baby K” and will be released in the store “Mothercare” in August.
Mark Indelicato: A Perfect Example of Men’s Fashion
February 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment
He may be only 13, but Mark Indelicato, a star on the TV show “Ugly Betty” proved that just because he’s young doesn’t mean he can’t have style. The young star shows that skinny jeans may be all the rage for the girls, but that doesn’t mean that boys can’t wear them, too.
I love how in the photo above Mark paired his dark blue skinny jeans with lighter clothes on top. He also layered the shirts - which is definitely in for everyone - a funky grunge shirt a vest and a nice jean jacket (at least it looks like jean) on top.
I think this look works for Mark because he is slim. He also looks confident - and everyone should portray confidence.
“Wrapped With Love” By Hilary Duff
February 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Hilary Duff had an amazing concert while she was in Sydney, Australia this weekend, with fans lining up early to talk to her. While there, she also announced the release of her latest perfume, “Wrapped With Love,” which is newly available in Australia.
Hilary said, “I don’t want to eat it, but it’s very yummy. It totally reminds me of summer time. It’s very sweet.” Sweet and summery is actually a pretty apt description of Hilary herself.
The singer-actress who has a rep as a do-gooder, “sexed up” her look for the concert, too. And she looked pretty hot! That’s the thing I love about Hilary. She knows what looks good on her, and she’s comfortable. She’s not ashamed of who she is. I wish everyone could have that confidence.
