In these tumultuous economic times, we’re all tightening our oh-so fabulous belts. One of the unfortunate side effects of such belt-tightening is that we are making fewer and smaller charitable donations. Of course, another unfortunate side effect is that we feel guilty spending on ourselves. Well, it’s possible to indulge your style needs and do […]
After all of last week’s Project Runway drama, the designers are (in the words of Bertzilla) “putting the nails away.” For the first few minutes at least. This week they are whisked uptown to the Harlem School of the Arts where eager teenagers (not hyper children) are waiting with canvases and easels. Hey, at least […]
This week the designers wake up to find that athletic gear has mysteriously appeared in their rooms overnight. This was definitely a departure from the high-stress, high-style tone of last week’s Nina-centered challenge. (I have to say once again—Nina looked really phenomenal in the winning ensemble.) The twist this time around was that the gym […]
Last night’s much anticipated episode was, indeed, all about Nina. As Heidi informed the gathered designers that they should be very nervous about the client for their next challenge, a silhouette emerged slowly from behind the Project Runway screen and Nina strolled onto the runway wearing a pristinely tailored, crisp white Balmain jacket. Gulp. The […]
An absolute extravaganza of shoes paraded down fall runways this year in virtually every imaginable color, material, shape, and height. The prevailing rule is: There are no rules. So if you love it, by all means wear it. Here are affordable options for five of the standout shoe trends this fall to whet your shopping […]
Season 9 of Project Runway kicked off with a one-hour special Road to the Runway where we were introduced to the new batch of designers and given a glimpse into their backgrounds. Episode 1 began with a quick run-through of 20 designers presenting mini-collections to the judges (Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, and Heidi Klum, of […]
Before you embark on the annual melodrama of back to school shopping with your teen, take a moment to acquaint yourself with her style icons. These fashion newcomers are a refreshing blend of modern youth and savvy sophistication. Each has a distinct style voice and a flair for putting together flawless ensembles that would make […]
Mami is the original style icon. She is the family tastemaker and personal stylist, passing down matriarchal beauty secrets and fashion wisdom that you, in turn, pass down to your daughter. As a little girl you sat mesmerized watching her primp for a party, delighted when she let you sample her lipstick or dab your cheeks […]
There’s nothing like a record heat wave to remind us we should be kind to Mother Earth. Fortunately, the lavish and ever-expanding list of socially conscious beauty brands makes living eco-friendly and cruelty-free a treat from head-to-toe!. Surya Brasil—Committed to respecting the consumer and the environment, these all-natural hair color and hair care products give […]