Take a sniff of Aeropostale fragrances
If you’re starting to shop for Valentine’s Day — or at least thinking about — stop in at Aeropostale next time you’re at the mall and take a sniff of the newest fragrances.
Bayla is described as kight and modern, sweet and refreshing. A few spritzes don’t linger long, but the store says they will have the desired effect of making her feel confident and pretty. Available in two sizes – .5 fluid ounces at $12.50 and 1.7 fluid ounces at $19.50.
For him, there’s Benton cologne — clean and masculine. Available in two sizes, the Sport Body Spray at .4 fluid ounces at $7.50, and 1.7 fluid ounces at $19.50.
In the Oklahoma City metro area, Aeropostale stores at at Quail Springs, Penn Squaare, Sooner Fashion and Shawnee malls.
Red carpet looks from the Screen Actors Guild awards show
Here are a few red carpet looks I liked from the Screen Actors Guild awards show in Los Angeles.
Kate Hudson arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild awards on Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP)
Kyra Sedgwick arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP
Diane Kruger arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP)
Christina Applegate arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci)
Birthday wishes to Helen Ford Wallace
Helen Ford Wallace, who writes Parties Extra! social column for Sunday Life and also a blog, recently celebrated her birthday. What’s a birthday without a few good wishes from friends and co-workers. Check out the video.
Cool-It Caddy … just freeze and go
Here’s a nifty idea, especially when the weather heats up.
The new Cool-It Caddy incorporates an integrated chemical coolant with lightweight insulation layers for freeze-and-go portability. That means Chapstick, lipstick, heat-sensitive medicines and snacks maintain their integrity under even the hottest conditions.
What’s more, its sleek and convenient enough to slip inside purses, fanny packs, golf bags, backpacks and diaper bags.
Cool-It Caddy is available in black woven, pink faux crocodile and zebra microfiber designs. Contents stowed inside can survive up to five hours of extreme heat. That means frazzled moms, outdoor enthusiasts and even insulin-dependent diabetics can enjoy all the perks the warm weather has to offer without worrying about the sun damage that will come to their personal belongings.
Cost is $39.95. For more information or to order, go online to www.cool-itcaddy.com.
Ann Taylor’s wedding and special events collection
If you’re planning a wedding, you might want to check out the new wedding collection at Ann Taylor. Yes, Ann Taylor has clothing and accessories suitable for the bridal party, the honeymoon and other special events. You’ll also find styling tips and pictures of brides with their Ann Taylor-dressed bridal party.
Many items are available only online. Go to www.anntaylor.com.
L’Oreal Lash Boosting Serum
L'Oreal Lash Boosting Serum
I’m a big fan of lash enhancers. I’ve used Revitalash and Neulash. Both worked really well. Longer, thicker, fuller lashes in less than four weeks. Both are expensive, too. You can expect to hand over $150 for a tube.
I figured it would be just a matter of time before one of the big cosmetics giants jumped into the lash fringe, and it happened. L’Oreal has introduced Lash Boosting Serum, which claims to boost natural lash health by fortifying, nourishing and strengthening lashes.
I think I paid about $13 for a tube.
You can apply the L’Oreal serum at night to bare lashes or during the day under your mascara. For best results, L’Oreal says to use it twice a day — at night and before applying your mascara.
Nowhere does it say that the serum will make lashes fuller, longer or thicker. But I’m going to give it a try. You can also buy a lash boost system that includes the serum and L’Oreal’s Double-Extend Lash Boosting Mascara for about $21 or just a bit more. I opted for just the serum because I prefer L’Oreal Voluminous mascara.
I’ll let you know what I think. If you’re already using the L’Oreal serum or the serum and lash boosting mascara, let me know what kind of results you’re seeing.
Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss … new formula coming
I know it’s a bit early to be telling you about a product that won’t be at cosmetics counters until April, but my mind’s already on spring. And I’m a lip gloss junkie. I have so many tubes I could open my own lip gloss store.
Anyway, get ready for new flash-plumping and super shine from Dior’s Addict Ultra-Gloss. This gloss already is a must for some, but the new formula will include three color effects — Glow, Pearl and Flash.
Glow is a collection of nude and second-skin shades. Pearl offers brighter shades warmed with iridescent facets while the Flash shades represent the “couture” end of the collection with vivid colors that pop on the lips.
Dior Beauty says the featherweight texture and micro-pearl formula create an instantaneous smoothing effect while crystalline spheres create a plump, light-reflecting shine. What’s more, the new larger brush offers a more precise application.
Cost will be $26.50. Look for it at cosmetics counter in April.
Giorgio Armani upset over time change in show schedule
Designer Giorgio Armani
Drama brews in fashionland.
Giorgio Armani has accused Christian Dior of showing him a lack of respect in a dispute about the times of haute couture runway shows next week in Paris.
Armani apparently is incensed that the timing of an additional Dior show will prevent him from using certain models, according to Fashion Wire Daily.
“I regret to inform you that as a result of a last minute, unexpected and unjustifiable change of program by Dior, about which we were informed less than two weeks before the date of the show, I have been forced to reschedule the timing of my own collection, postponing it from 7.30 PM to 9 PM on the same day, Monday 25th January,” Armani said in an e-mail sent to FWD.
In the official schedule, Dior is scheduled with just one show at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. However, this first show is for the press, while a later unlisted show at 5.30 p.m. is planned for VIPs and paying clients.
A spokesman Dior said “we think it is not elegant to comment.”
No such restrant from Armani.
“I am sorry for the inconvenience that this change may cause you, including the difficulty of publishing an article on the following day. I would like to make it clear that the
alteration, which is occurring in spite of our repeated attempts to arrive at a more satisfactory solution, is an action which I consider to be arbitrary and indicative of a lack of respect for other people’s time and labor. I would like to thank you in advance for your understanding and to say how much I am looking forward to seeing you at the show,” Armani’s e-mail read.
Couture clothing is not for the masses. A single piece can cost as much as a car. Most couture shows are not nighttime events either. The rich and famous prefer to be out and about earlier in the day.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s role at Halston no small part
Sarah Jessica Parker
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker isn’t taking her role at Halston lightly. In fact, she’s taking on more responsibility than was originally thought.
Not only will she voice her opinions as Halston’s chief creative officer, but she’ll be keeping an eye on the bottom line, too. She was named president and given an equity equity stake in the company. “I think this is a brand new kind of business model, and it illustrates how serious I am about this position. I think it’s wonderful to feel invested in something,” she told Women’s Wear Daily.
“I tend not to just endorse something. I like feeling the stakes.”
Plenty of men and women take the route of film to fashion, but not all succeed. “I know I come to the company in a rather unorthodox way but I’m not the first to be president of a company without the traditional background,” Parker said. “Others have been successful in those endeavors and I do so hope I can be as well.”
Parker is clear what she can offer – “good manners, a point of view that is inspiring, that is hopefully smart, and an incredible passion and excitement and enthusiasm, as well as some experience of what I know about women, that having been pretty much the focus of my role in ‘Sex and the City.
Adjustable sandals for narrow and wide feet
Susan Mango adjustable sandals
Women with narrow or wide feet often have shoe shopping challenges. In walks Susan Mango.
Her adjustable width sandals have straps that go through the sole to adjust to fit your foot. There are several styles, with prices from $25 to $64.
Susan Mango is owned by Susan Connett and based in Austin, Texas. Production is in Bali. Her sandals, flip-flops and handbags are handmade. Each piece is hand crafted. She travels to Bali twice a year to design her collection with the help of hand-selected artisans. Whle there, she volunteers in the local community, not only giving her time but a portionof Susan Mango proceeds to help with education of the Balinese children.
In Oklahoma, the sandals are sold at The Booterie in Altus (580-482-1734); Deb’s Too in Lawton (580-355-3327); Kathy’s on Paseo in Oklahoma City (405-521-0055); and Tangerine Door in Cordell (580-832-2786).
For more information, go online to susanmango.com or to order online go to shopsusanmango.com.
