Jessica does Old Navy
The people who know about such things say Jessica Simpson was shopping at Old Navy recently. Not for herself. What a silly thought. For her guy, Tony Romo. She bought several graphic T-shirts and two pairs of Bermuda shorts, one in madras.
Now, does shopping at Old Navy make Jessica one of us? Does it up the chain’s fashion stock? Hmmmm.
Modeling by the book
So your daughter or son wants to be a model. Or maybe you do.
You’ve heard about expensive head shots and other costly investments.
What to do?
Judy Goss, a former Ford model, has written a book that may help. “Break Into Modeling for Under $20″ dispels the misconceptions about getting into the modeling business.
Goss gives suggestions and reveals industry secrets, such as how to avoid costly scams, what agencies are looking for in a picture and how to present yourself at an open call.
This book may not have all the answers, but at least it’s a start. Look for it on shelves beginning July 22.
Care for your hair during an Oklahoma summer
Summer happens in Oklahoma. Triple-digit temperatures, hot wind, high humidity. You gotta deal with it. You might even love it. But not so much what it does to your hair. Frizzies, dryness, limp locks, split ends. Oh, and let’s not forget how summer rays fade that rich color that cost you almost a day’s salary.
Shape magazine comes to the rescue with a summer hair survival guide. Here are a few suggestions from this month’s issue.
* If your hair frizzes when it’s humid, use a product with silicone or a leave-in-conditioner to seal your strand cuticles, minimizing water absorption.
* If your hair hair feels like straw, add hydration with a heavy duty moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, such as Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner.
* If your hair goes limp on steamy days, use a shampoo designed to deep clean an oily scalp without dehydrating ends, such as Charles Worthington Well Balanced shampoo. And keep your hands out of your hair. Constantly running your fingers through your hair adds oil to it.
* If your hair color chnges int the sun, slap on a hat. Add a little extra protection by eliminating oil-based products that attract the sun. Instead, reach for gels such as Biolage Sunsorials Protective Sun Gel to protect your hair from fading.
* If your ends are split higher than Paris Hilton’s skirt, use Alterna Hemp Split Ends Reconstructor to temporarily “glue” ragged ends together with silicone. Then get to the salon as soon as possible to get your hair trimmed.
*If your hair turns chlorine-green after a dip in the pool, coat your hair beforehand with conditioner, then slip on a swim cap. (Yes, they really exist. Still.) Rinse your hair immediately after getting out of the pool. If your hair has already become an unflattering tinge of green, use a shampoo such as Ouidad Water Works to save your color.
Looking good is just a book away
I’m more hung up on not looking old than not looking my age.
I know plenty of women who are many years older than I am and they look youthful, current and modern. They update their makeup often, embrace stylish hairstyles and build their wardrobe around classics that are, well, timeless. Then they add to the mix a trendy bag or pair of shoes. They look great.
It’s not about botox or lipo or plastic surgery. It’s about paying attention to the details. (Isn’t that the way it is in mos things?)
Such thinking seems to have spilled its way into a couple of new books. Charla Krupp’s “How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Yonger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better” is a must-read for women over 35. We all can benefit from her reminders — Shaped and clean eyebrows can be an instant facelift. Dark lipstick is aging. Amen, sister.
Then there’s Christopher Hopkins’ new book, “Staging Your Comeback.” He wants to help women who are in the 40s rediscover fashion and beauty that helps them look their best.
I haven’t read his book, but I could probably benefit. Read an excerpt –http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25479026/
Liz Claiborne … working on a fix
Women’s Wear Daily — the bible for the fashion industry — reported that there’s a lot of secrecy going on at Liz Claiborne, where creative director Isaac Mizrahi is hoping to breathe new life into the beleaguered label. Mizrahi, as you may know, was one of the first to bring designer clothes to the masses with his line at Target. I think I heard a lot of Target fans crying when it was announced he was abandoning them.
Anyway, a source within the company told WWD that Liz Claiborne is working on a new logo and ad campaign, and that samples and images of Mizrahi product are being kept under wraps. We’re in a for a long wait before the spring launch. Here’s hoping Mizrahi can pull it off.
Sunscreens — do they let the sun in?
Just as we head into a holiday weekend comes news that many sunscreens don’t protect our skin like they should.
The Environmental Working Group found that 85 percent of sunscreen products with an SPF rating of 15 or higher offer inadequate protection from UV rays or have ingredients that either are known health hazards or have not been tested for safety.
The worst offenders: Leading brands such as Coppertone, Neutrogena and Banana Boat.
Scientists found that some popular sunscreen chemicals actually break down when exposed to sunlight. Others penetrate the skin, causing the possibility of allergic reactiion, hormone disruption and skin damage.
To read the report and a list of recommended sunscreen products, click here
