October 2009
Trend, Treat, Treasure: Mushrooms
There are some trends that are purposefully outrageous – take, for example, the most recent runway trend of traipsing about in your knickers. However, there are some trends that are just puzzlingly odd. This is one of the latter. Believe it or not, the humble mushroom has been making quite a splash on the home decor front – in […]
Home Decor & Design Under $250: Tea for Two, Towels for Tea
Whether you live for the stuff or can’t stand it, tea has at least brought us one item that is universally loved: the tea towel. If you think you don’t love the tea towel yet, just wait until the end of this post (as we attempt to convert you). (1) The tea towel is essentially the only […]
Men’s Skincare:Dermalogica Multi-Vitamin Thermafoliant
Our guy friends are always complaining that we girls are hogging all the great skincare products. Well, here you go gentlemen. We don’t mind sharing this one because we want you to look just as good as we do. Check out Multi-Vitamin Thermafoliant by Dermalogica. This product is a thermal skin polisher that combines physical […]
Women’s Skincare: Michael Kors Leg Shine Collection
A little known secret among women in Hollywood to perfect and lengthen their legs is to pair a short hemline with a great pair of flesh colored heels. It will make your legs the center of everyone’s focus, and will photograph beautifully. To polish off this flawless look use Michael Kors Leg Shine Collection available […]
MAGIC & Project Take on Sin City
WWD has released the scoop on this year’s ‘Advanstar Communications’ MAGIC and Project trade show scheduled for its first debut in Las Vegas. The show has relocated and will run from February 16th through the 18th in Vegas due to the cities devotion in serving “the world’s best brands and the most important retailers in an authentic and […]
Runway Duds: Why Don’t You Practice the Fashion You Preach?
All the hype that surrounds a fashion show helps to propel a brand and solidify a collection’s appeal. People sometimes pay more attention to the shows they couldn’t get into and who was sitting front row. So why, after spending 5 minutes or more telling us how we ought to look, does the designer usually […]
Jeans – the New Power Play?
In the early 1950s jeans were synonymous with youthful rebels such as James Dean and Marlon Brando. They were the working man’s jean turned angst uniform. Through the 60s bell bottoms, 70s punk rock, 80s hair bands and 90s grunge garb, jeans have been a staple protest against “the man.” Today’s designer jeans have begun […]
Chicago’s Great Backyard: More than Meets the Map
The intrepid travel writer is always looking for the next undiscovered, unknown, and –most importantly- unwritten about location. And while the jungles of South America or the deserts of Africa are likely to come to mind, the greatest unknown destination of our time is closer than we’d like to admit. Its existence has troubled academics […]
Girl of the Golden Field
As fashion layouts go Girl of the Golden Field in Novembers Vogue Nippon is phenomenal. Model Daria Werbowy stands in a field beckoning the viewer to wander with her. The composition of the photography duo, Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, with paths leading off into the distance, evokes mystery and sensuality. Styled by George […]