Fall shoe shopping … yippee
I love shoes. Always have. In a recent post, I admired several pairs of gorgeous and interesting shoes — all probably priced way beyond my budget.
Now it’s time to get serious, so I’m narrowing my search to shoes that won’t send my credit card in shock. I’ll hit the stores next week, but until then, take a peek at what I’ve found.
Isaac Mizrahi for Target lace-up patent bootie, $34.99 and Nine West “Jade” pump with criss-cross detail, $89.
Isaac Mizrahi leopard moccasins for Target, $29.99
Nine West “Cuzza” lace-up boot, $149
Purple faux suede tie pump from Payless, $24.99
Franco Sarto “Magic” pump, croc-embossed detail, $98.95
Carmindy’s tips to color your eyes beautiful
With each new season comes new makeup and beauty ideas. But you knew that, didn’t you?
You’ve probably also heard that purple reigns this fall. In clothes and at the cosmetics counter. With color in mind, here’s some advice from Carmindy, the makeup artist on TLC’s “What Not to Wear.” Last spring, Carmindy teamed with Sally Hansen for Sally Hansen’s Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy beauty products, available at CVS and Ulta.
“Now those of you who usually pass on color no matter what the trend each season, now is the time to try some fail-proof gorgeous looks,” she says in her newsletter. “Purple liquid liner in shades of amethyst, plum or eggplant are super chic right now.”
Simply line your upper lash line and follow with black mascara. Skipping any other shadows and allowing this purple liner to be the main focus will keep your eyes looking sophisticated, not silly. Dust tawny blush on the apples of your cheeks and a nude shimmering lip color for a universally flattering new look that is totally “of the moment,” she says.
If you want to try the green trend, she suggests choosing an earthy khaki green and blend it across the lid from the lash line to the crease. Apply a champagne highlight under the brow and on the inner corners of the eyes and finish with black mascara. Skipping eyeliner for this look will keep it fresh. Again, pair this with tawny cheeks and a neutral mouth.
Target’s new accessory collection
Dean Harris for Target wood bangle and double leaf cut-out earrings.
Next time you’re at Target, check out the new Dean Harris for Target limited-edition jewelry collection. It will be in stores through Dec. 26, but the closer it gets to Christmas, the less money you’ll have for you. At least that’s my way of thinking.
Anyway, the Dean Harris for Target collection is desribed as reminiscent of nature, fusing organic shapes and designs to create feminine and delicate pieces. Materials range from sterling silver to semi-precious stones, shells and real pearls.
Styles include a peace sign cuff, ring and charm bracelet, thin chain necklaces with pebbles, and 18-karat gold plated drop leaf earrings. The exclusive Dean Harris for Target collection ranges in price from $19.99 to $79.99, with two special holiday-edition pieces priced at $99.99 and $249.99.
Sterling silver flower pendant with citrine and cuff with amethyst.
A glimpse of fall
After this weekend’s last summer hoorah, it’ll be time to get serious about fall clothes. Check out this mini fall fashion show highlighting three of the top trends from three local stores.
Men’s products support fight against prostate cancer
To support the fight against prostate cancer, Anthony Logistics for Men, a collection of men’s skin and hair products, has introduced a limited-edition, super-size Hair and Body Cleansing Gel.
September is Prostate Cancer awareness month.
Proceeds from the sale of this product will be donated to the Aureon Protocol Study at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City for its Prostate Cancer Research program.
In September, 10 percent of sales of all blue products in the line (blue is the color for prostate cancer awareness) go to the cause. The products include Algae Facial Cleanser, Sea Salt Body Scrub, Razor Burn Repair, Electric Pre Shave and the Energy Body Essentials Shave Cream, Shower Gel and Body Spray.
For stores and more information, go to anthony.com.
Closing in on the glasses on “The Closer”
I got some information about Brenda’s (Kyra Sedgwick) glasses on “The Closer.”
Michelle Sisco, director of field publicity for TNT and TBS, said both the reading glasses and the sunglasses are by a company called Beausoleile.
The props department is in charge of the glasses and get them through a service that supplies glasses to the TV industry. She has no idea where to purchase them and has been referring people who ask on the message boards to look on the internet or ebay.
Hope this helps. If you find them, please share the info on The Closer blog item at http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters?s=the+closer
A new Pureology hair product
I’m a big fan of Pureology products. I’ve used both the hydrate and volume shampoos and conditioners, ColourMax (to protect against thermal drying and UVA/UVB) and RootLift.
So I was thrilled when the new PureVolume ThickeningMist landed on my desk. I tried it this morning, and I think I’m going to like it. My hair had lots of volume, but it still felt light, not weighed down. And it was shiny. So many products dull your hair.
ThickeningMist is enhanced with organic botanicals of lemongrass, papaya and ginseng, and the AntiFade Complex maximizes color retention.
Price is $21 for 4.2 ounces; 1 ounce travel size is $5. Look for it in salons in September.
Several salons in the Oklahoma City area carry Pureology, including Wilson Art Hair Gallery at May and Wilshire.
For a full list of salons, go to www.pureology.com.
Mascara … not any ol’ one will do
Estee Lauder Turbo Lash Mascara
I know many women are as interested in mascara as I am. Here’s an interesting article with a rundown on new introductions from Fashion Wire Daily.
Judging by the sheer number of high-tech mascaras currently on the market, the days of buying any random mascara in “black” and applying two coats are numbered, if not already gone.
Besides new and improved lightweight formulas, which make clumpy lashes a thing of the past and new brush styles that promise to comb and coat each and every lash, the latest must-have mascaras take both those standard features one step further by giving the mascara wand its own motor. In July, Estee Lauder introduced TurboLash ($30) with a vibrating brush that promises to thicken, lengthen and curl lashes (including the “lashes you didn’t even know you had,” says Estee Lauder’s Web site) better than any manually applied mascara ever could.
Lancome, who planned to launch their own battery-powered vibrating mascara, Oscillation ($34) this fall, ended up releasing a few thousand units in advance of that following TurboLash’s launch this summer. It immediately sold out – as did TurboLash. Both Oscillation and TurboLash will be available again in the fall, just in time for achieving the coming season’s smoky eye look.
If you can’t wait that long for lustrous lashes, there are plenty of other options. One of the most popular mascara trends right now is protein-based mascara that creates a “tube” around each lash, which not only makes lashes thicker, and builds up lash length with each coat, but it also stays put until washed off with warm water.
Celebrity makeup artist Craig Jessup praised Kevyn Aucoin Volume mascara ($25) — a tube-style formula — for this smudge-free quality. “It doesn’t dissolve into panda eyes,” he said. “One time I was doing a wedding and had just finished the bride’s makeup when she got an upsetting call from a family member, moments before she was to walk down the aisle. She hung up the phone, grabbed a handful of tissues and proceeded to projectile-tear into them. I was sure she would remove the tissues and expose a beauty crime-scene: Running mascara, smeared eyeliner, matted brows, and eyeshadow removed in patches from all the saline. The room was silent. Everyone was holding their breath waiting for the reveal. When she brought the tissues down from her eyes, not only was every stitch of makeup in place, it all looked better than before! It was blended more thoroughly than any finger or brush could ever achieve.”
If smear-prevention is less of a priority, Jessup also recommends the popular Great Lash mascara by Maybelline ($4.49) in Blackest Black, but his tip is to “age” the mascara — buy it, but then wait for two or three weeks after opening it to let it dry out a bit.
Too Faced’s new Lash Injection Pinpoint ($19.50) uses 3D polymers to build waterproof tubes around each lash. While its brush doesn’t look particularly fancy at first glance, don’t let that fool you. A fine point micro brush combined with a lightweight, yet effective, lash building formula creates a false eyelash effect—even more so if you create your own version of an oscillating wand the old-fashioned way, by rapidly moving the wand back and forth across lashes.
Speaking of false eyelashes, Japanese cosmetic company Imju’s big selling point for the much-hyped Fiberwig ($22) mascara is that it is “Paint-On False Eyelashes.” Well, not quite. While its long, thick brush certainly gives the impression that it will accordingly create long, thick faux-looking lashes, after three or four coats, eyelashes were nowhere near the obvious thickness of a good pair of falsies, Instead, they looked remarkably natural with nary a clump in sight. Not necessarily a bad thing.
And finally, the award for a mascara wand that most resembles a medieval torture device goes to Givenchy’s new Phenomen’eyes ($27), with its spherical, spiky wand. The unusual shape makes it easier to reach those elusive outer lashes, that is, if you can get over the fear that you might accidentally poke yourself in the eye by misjudging your aim. The round wand also makes it more difficult to evenly coat lashes, leading to over-coating — as in the clumpy lashes that your grandmother used to have. The formula is also quite heavy and in effect, very sticky. Recommended only for the most scrupulous mascara scholars who are willing to take some time to learn how to best use the unconventional wand for their lashes.
Cool vegan shoes without the “moo”
Here it is, PETA’s first-ever list of where to buy the most fashionable, most comfortable and, yes, sexiest vegan shoes.
1. Zappos.com. The place for sporty sandals and sneakers. Shipping is free, and Zappos even carries Stella McCartney’s hot line of vegan shoes for Adidas. ww.zappos.com/n/br/bq/866.html
2. Bourgeois Bohème. Casual and elegant footwear as well as stellar boots, bags, wallets, belts, cosmetics, and more. http://www.bboheme.com/
3. Moo Shoes has everything but the “moo” — from comfy slip-ons and cozy boots to dressy heels and cute sandals. http://www.mooshoes.com/
4. Payless Shoe Source. These stores are practically stacked to the ceiling with vegan shoes. And they’re so affordable that you can buy three or four pairs at a time! http://www.payless.com/
5. Target. A big selection of stylish and inexpensive leather-free kicks is, well, right on target. http://www.target.com/
6. Chinese Laundry. This company has an amazing vegan line of strappy sandals, kitten-heeled pumps, sweet Mary Janes, and just about anything else a woman could want. http://www.chineselaundry.com/shoes.asp?sess=071508410140872656&type=v
7. Life Stride, It’s nearly 100 percent vegan line of business and casual shoes can be found at department stores such as Dillard’s and many others. http://www.lifestride.com/
8. AlternativeOutfitters.com. The site stresses style, comfort, and durability in its wide line of pumps, heels, flats, wedges, sandals, boots and more. http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/
9. T.U.K. Add some funk to your wardrobe with a pair of retro-inspired heels, sneakers, or chunky “vegan leather” boots. https://www.tukshoes.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=73_67_23&zenid=ad1r7shs5a6peguegu9iunj2n6
10. Journeys. Head to the mall for leather-free platform heels, skateboarding shoes, colorful sneakers, and much more. http://www.journeys.com/catalog.aspx?c=girls
Maybelline’s Beauty of Education awards
Once again, Maybelline is looking for women who have changed lives through the power of education.
If you know of someone, nominate her (or yourself) for the Maybelline New York Beauty of Education Awards.
For the fourth consecutive year, the company is honoring outstanding women who have made a difference in their communities by working to support educational causes. Each of the 10 winners will be awarded a $10,000 grant earmarked for her educational cause ,plus a trip for two to New York City for a gala awards event.
For more information about the Maybelline New York Beauty of Education Awards and to nominate someone, go online to www.maybelline.com/beautyofeducation.
Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 10.
