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Last week, I told you about a new palette from LORAC. It's a collaboration between makeup artist Carol Shaw and fashion stylists Estee Stanley and Cristina Ehrlich, who have a clothing collection called Miss Davenporte. I'm happy to report that the palette, Showstopper, lives up to its name. Inspired by Miss Davenporte's vintagey vibe, the palette is lightly beaded. inside are four shimmery eye Read more
When it came to daring styles and avant-garde techniques, designers at Australia Spring/Summer 2012-2013 Fashion Week brought it. Not only were bright makeup, hair, and nails just about everywhere, but the real showstoppers proved to be the elaborate headpieces. See how the Aussies compare when it comes to beauty trends for warm-weather times. Read more
Did anyone else have a hard time making it to work on time this morning? That time change on Sunday has thrown me for a loop, as have the darker mornings. To combat the effect of the leap forward, I recommend an earlier bedtime and an effective alarm clock. Since so many of us are simply using our smartphones for an alarm clock these days, I can't recommend adding another one to your home. Read more
The ethereal collection of Marchesa gowns shown for Fall 2012 left us with one question: which A-list celeb will wear which dress on which red carpet? One by one, models floated out in decadent floral appliqué bodices in golds, crimson reds, and aquamarine teals, complete with even more ornate tulle-enhanced skirts, fit-and-flare silhouettes, and sheer formfitted overlays. Marchesa dresses are Read more
With the Oscars at the end of the month, Naeem Khan's gorgeously crafted red-carpet wear couldn't have come at a better time. Head-to-toe sparkle, full-length prints, embellished pants — Khan's wildly beautiful Fall '12 confections are begging to be worn right now. Beginning with an essentially ethnic-inspired feel, Khan sent ornately crafted tunic-style dresses and gowns down the runway that Read more
If there were any Oscar nominees in the house tonight, they're likely putting in their requests for dresses as we speak. Monique Lhuillier's Fall collection was filled with the kind of full-on dramatic glamour the designer's become known for — the kind that would light up any red carpet. This season, Lhuillier hones in on her craft with a dark, sexy tilt. Cutouts, black and red lace, and edgier Read more
Tonight's red carpet brought more than just the stars out; it brought a vibrant rainbow of cocktail dresses and floor-skimming gowns to our attention, too. Need proof? Just look to Nina Dobrev's electric green Elie Saab sheath, or Ginnifer Goodwin's hot pink Roksanda Ilincic creation for evidence of the technicolor takeover. These powerful palette choices are ones we think will be popping up Read more
This week we traveled to the future by taking advice from Judy Jetson and back in time with our favorite actors who've played historical hotties in the movies. Now let's focus on the present. From Jane Fonda's book signing to Adriana Lima's bra selling, see what you might have missed in the week in pictures. Read more
GUESS, a trusty purveyor of pretty things, is your one-stop holiday showstopper shop! From chic accessories to holiday dresses and the warmest Winter coats, GUESS has got your seasonal shopping spree needs covered! Check out the slideshow below for your gift-list inspiration (you may even find a thing or two for yourself)! Read more
With a nip in the air and frost covering the ground, I'm ready for some cozy hibernating. For San Francisco Bay Area folks like me, this often means dreaming of a Lake Tahoe area ski cabin. This Tahoe A-frame, shown below, was once a rundown rental cabin, but thanks to a lot of hard work from its owners, it's been transformed into a rustic chic getaway.Featured in Sunset magazine, you can check Read more
