On the runway: menswear for spring 2010
OK, readers. Will this fly on the streets of Oklahoma? The spring 2010 menswear shows are being presented in Paris this week. Check here often for more pictures … and maybe a few laughs.
A model wears a creation by Korean designer Juun J for his men's summer 2010 fashion collection presented in Paris.
5 beauty tips to lighten and brighten eyes without surgery
Nothing against plastic surgeons, but I’m a bit of a chicken when it comes to slicing my skin. Same goes for needles filled with plumpers and such. So, I read everything I can about products that help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, and tone and tighten my skin. If it can be done without a cut or a poke, I’m interested.
That’s why “5 Beauty Tips to Lighten and Brighten Eyes Without Surgery” in the subject line of an e-mail caught my interest.
Lifting and brightening eyes doesn’t have to take the work of an expert plastic surgeon, the e-mail said. All a woman really needs are a few quick fixes in her back pocket and her eyes will never have looked brighter or lighter.
I was hooked. So I read on.
What followed was Nicole Flevaris’ stash of tips that every woman should know. Flevaris is a beauty expert and co-owner of Outlashe Eyelash Extensions.
Shape that brow: Get your brows stenciled for a perfect and even look. Stenciling works wonders in pening up your face and making eyes look lifted. Go for a cleanign at least every two to three weeks to prevent an unkempt brow.
Extend yourself to the max: Having eyelash extensions applied will instantly open up the eye and make it brighter. “Our cleints are always being asked if they just came back from vacation or if they had any work done after they get their first set of Outlash Eyelash Extensions. These babies work like magic!”
Not your average wrinkle cream: We have heard of StriVectin and other wrinkle and dark spot erasers, but one secret not many women know is that using Preparing H under your eyes is a sure fire way to brighten eyes and reduce bags — however you can only use this once a month at the most, so save it for a special occasion.
The new concealer: Many women are often only wearing a concealer or corrector under their eyes. This is a thing of the past. Mix a cream blush in hues of peach and pink into your foundation to couunteract the darkness of the skin. This trick is used by makeup artists and works better than concealers, Nicole said. She recommends China Doll Color Veil by Napoleon Perdis, which can be used on eyes, cheeks and lids. “I am all about the all-in-one products.” One note: Napoleon Perdis will be at Ulta in Oklahoma City on July 11. For info, click the link at the bottom of this post.
Don’t forget your brow bone: When applying eye shadow, it’s important to always sweept a light white or cream shimmer shadow along the underneath of your brow line. This gives a brighter, lighter appearance and helps lift the brow for a more open eye.
Related post:
1. Makeup artist Napoleon Perdis coming to Ulta
Menswear spring 2010 fashion shows in Italy
Calvin Klein, spring 2010
Here’s a peek at what was on the runway during the spring 2010 menswear shows in Italy.
From the D&G spring 2010 men's collection by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
Models take the runway during the Emporio Armani Spring 2010 men's collection, presented in Milan, Italy.
Calvin Klein, spring 2010 collection shown in Milan, Italy.
Versace for spring 2010
Here comes the bride … and she rented her gown
If you’re engaged, planning a wedding or hoping to get married soon, here’s some information that might be of interest.
According to industry research from IBISWorld, spending on rented bridal gowns is expected to grow 7.5 percent to $43 million, up from $40 million in 2008.
At the same time, wedding gown sales are expected to decrease 2.8 percent this year, reaching just $973 million. The decline is considerable, but not as steep as the 4.2 percent drop experienced in 2008. Interestingly, the industry has seen declines since 2001.
According to research, other wedding statistics are slipping, too. Compared to 2008, the amount spent on wedding planners is expected to drop 4.2 percent to $785 million this year. And the average cost of a wedding is expected to drop 8 percent in 2009 to just $20,000; in 2007, the average was $30,000.
“The recession is expected to exacerbate the already decliing marriage rate, as couples put off the big day until the time is right financially,” said Toon van Beeck, senior analyst with IBISWorld. “Spending will undoubtedly be impacted by such postponements, and these cost-cutting measures will start from the purchase of an engagement ring all the way to the end of the honeymoon.”
Trunk show at Naifeh Fine Jewelry
Naifeh Fine Jewelry in Oklahoma City is presenting an Armenta jewelry trunk show from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 25. Refreshments and fun are promised, plus a chance to win a pair of Armenta Midnight hoop earrings.
Naifeh Fine Jewelry is in Casady Square at Britton Road and Pennsylvania. The phone number is 607-4323.
Tell all … what do you think of Kate Gosselin’s hair
Kate Gosselin of "Jon & Kate Plus 8." Her hair is getting plenty of attention.
What do you think of Kate Gosselin’s hair? I’m not a regular watcher of the TLC series “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” but I must say her hairstyle (and her style transformation) intrigues me.
She’s gone from brown hair to bleached blonde and streaked. The crown is short and punkish with an asymmetrical side sweep. And word is that women are going into salons asking for the Kate cut. Speak up, what do you think?
ate Gosselin, star of TLC's hit show, Jon & Kate Plus 8, speaks Wednesday May 13, 2009, at the Frauenthal Center in Muskegon, Mich.
Runway looks … menswear for spring 2010
The spring 2010 menswear shows are going on in Milan.
Here’s a peek at a few of the more amusing outfits that were on the runway. Tomorrow I’ll post pictures of the more traditional offerings, but today, let’s smile. Surely that’s what the designers had in mind.
A model wears a creation part of the Moschino Spring/Summer 2009/2010 men's collection, presented in Milan, Italy.
A model wears a creation part of the Dsquared2 camping inspired Spring/Summer 2009/2010 men's collection, presented in Milan, Italy.
An outfit from the Enrico Coveri spring/summer men's collection in Milan, Italy.
Vivienne Westwood spring 2010 men's fashion collection presented in Italy.
Vivienne Westwood spring 2010 fashion collection presented in Italy.
Enter the drawing for StriVectin Facial Sculpting Cream
You still have time to enter the drawing for this week’s product giveaway. This week’s freebie is StriVectin Facial Sculpting Cream, loaded with plant-based peptides and other extracts that combine to reduce the appearance of wrinkles as “it visibly lifts, tightens and tones the skin.”
According to StriVectin, the cream also increases skin elasticity and firmness, and helps improve the support structure of the skin and even out skin tone. The multi-functional cream has both an immediate and long-term effect on the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, crow’s feet, nasolabial folds and ear wrinkles, too. (Now that’s one I haven’t heard of before.) It also helps to redfine the cheekbones and jawline, making the face look more youthful, sculpted and defined.
The antiaging cream retails for $79. To be included in the drawing, send an e-mail with your name and mailing address to fashionmatters@opubco.com. One winner will be drawn from the entries. Deadline is midnight June 25.
Tuesday is National Pink Day
Tuesday is National Pink Day. Who knew?
So, let’s all get our pink on.
One of the easiest ways to celebrate is with pink lipstick. Chances are you probably have a tube in your bag or on your vanity. And a pink pout is oh-so stylish these days. Pink nails are a no-brainer, too.
Flash back to your preppy days with a pink polo. Or embrace your inner Lily Pulitzer with a pink floral dress. Or how about a Pepto-colored tote or rubber flip-flops?
I got an e-mail today about the ultimate pink drink, a margarita made with Gran Centenario Rosangel, the world’s first-ever hibiscus infused (pink) tequila. Here’s the recipe — if you want to celebrate National Pink Way in your own way!
Rosangel Margarita
2 oz Rosangel
1 oz of Cranberry Juice
½ oz Premium Orange Liqueur
½ oz of Lime Juice
¼ oz of Orange Juice
Preparation:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a coupe glass.
Milan menswear shows … get ready for spring 2010
Models take the runway during the Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2010 menswear shows.
In the world of fashion, it’s always about what’s coming next. The menswear spring 2010 shows are happening now in Milan. Here’s an excerpt from the New York Times.
MILAN — With fresh color and a firm silhouette in soft fabrics, the menswear 2010 season has opened in Milan with a clear vision: put creativity and craftsmanship into clothes that are for real.
The climate change is evident — but not essentially depressing. As the designer Tomas Maier said about his powerful show melding formal and casual on Sunday: “This is not a time to dumb down — it is a time to give men things that have good design and are better made — and you have to excite them.”
Read the entire New York Times story here.
