Fashion Week in New York always has a few surprises in terms of trends. Designers know what’s going to be hot, ahead of time (or at least they have an educated idea), but the rest of us only see the dominant trends revealed as models walk the runways. When you see the same style or color, heel ... [ Read More ]
Archives for April 2012
Besame Sweetheart Balm Loves Your Lips
Some makeup lines deliver great color choices, others high performance, but one line that is known for modern products, nice color choices and lovely packaging, is Besame. Back in 2006 I literally gushed about the feel of Besame's 40's-inspired products, packaged in shiny, golden compacts with ... [ Read More ]
Dishing on The Fresh Diet #2 @freshdiet
Maybe it was all the chili and beer I ate during the Superbowl. However, when I finally decided to try the Fresh Diet a few months ago, it was the morning after. I was ready to rid myself of not just one night, but years of over-indulgence. In my first report on the Fresh Diet, I ... [ Read More ]
The Capri Pant That’s Finally Made Me a Fan
Until now, I've had a less than warm feeling about capri pants. If you're slim and waif-like (think Audrey Hepburn) they look classy, but capris tend to make a short to average height woman look well, dumpy. And if that's not bad enough, cutting your pant leg off at the calf just screams "suburban ... [ Read More ]
AdviceSisters Q&A: My Husband Hates My Nephew’s Lover
Dear Alison: Over the years, my husband and I have helped out my sister out quite a bit, financially. She is always in trouble. We have provided a loan for down payment on a house, helped to pay for her kid's education, bought her a car, and have given her money as gifts. I feel ... [ Read More ]
Spring 2012 “Be Discovered” Makeup Collection from Smashbox is a Smash!
One of the most eagerly awaited launches of the season is always what's new from Smashbox Cosmetics. There's just something so perfectly wonderful about their high performance, on-trend collections with beautiful, wearable colors and formulas that feel very luxurious. Smashbox was born in the ... [ Read More ]