Making up with Brett Freedman and Reba McEntire
Makeup artist Brett Freedman of Vanitymark Cosmetics shows how to contour your cheekbones. And guess who his model is — none other than Oklahoma’s own Reba McEntire.
Get ready for Girls Night Out at Northpark
Don’t forget about Girls Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Northpark Mall, NW 122 and May. The event is free. Refreshments, door prizes and a visit from Elvis are planned for the “What Happens at Northpark, Stays at Northpark” party.
Refreshments and appetizers will be served while women try to win door prizes and specials. Each of the merchants will hold a Vegas-style theme inside their shops.
Isabel Toledo to design shoe/handbag collection for Payless
Designer Isabel Toledo, who created the lemongrass-colored inauguration day ensemble for first lady Michelle Obama, is giving a little love to Payless ShoeSource for a line of cheap-chic shoes and handbags for fall, reports Women’s Wear Daily. Items will average about $40 each.
In a statement, Payless said to expect “a strong shape, fabric and textural focus with a mix of materials such as patent, nylon, rubber and mesh.”
“I believe that the freedom of wearing and living in high-low fashion is what pure American styling is all about,” Toledo said in a press release. “I grew up wearing high-end clothes and pairing them with innovative, functional and affordable items to complete a look.
“For me, fashion is personal and intimate, I love the unexpected, and I am truly excited to join Payless in its continuous mission to democratize fashion. As a fashion designer, I focus on the consumer to create designs that are meaningful, inventive and very functional.
“Shoes must be flattering and wearable, and I am thrilled to collaborate with Payless to create something new and fresh for all women through my new Payless shoe line.”
Slide on in to spring fashion
I wrote about spring fashion in Sunday’s Life section. Yes, my story ran the day after it snowed. Bad timing, but everyone is ready for spring — spring weather and spring clothes.
If you missed the story, check it out here. We shot the pictures at Lake Arcadia in Edmond; the models are from Anthony David Agency.
Here’s a slide show from photographer Chris Landsberger. It’s good stuff, but get ready, it will make you want to run out and buy something new.
Register now for Oprah’s Live Your Best Life Walk
O, The Oprah Magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary in New York City May 7-9, and registration for the Live Your Best Life Walk on May 9 is now open.
The walk takes place on the final day of the weekend-long celebration, and is open to all who want to take part and give back. A limited number of tickets are still available for the Live Your Best Life Weekend event at oprah.com/oturns10, but even non-ticket holders can participate as Oprah Winfrey and special guests lead a walk to raise money for 10 charities, selected by the editors of O, The Oprah Magazine.
The top 10 fundraisers will walk alongside Oprah, and a celebration at the finish line for all participants will close the weekend’s festivities. Registration is $30 and additional information is available at www.oprah.com/walk. O, The Oprah Magazine’s “Live Your Best Life” Walk is presented in association with L’Oreal Paris, Truvia, Lee Jeans, Springmaid, Calvin Klein Performance, SOYJOY, Blue Diamond Almonds, Silk and Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water.
Special guests scheduled to appear include: singer, actress and comedian, Bette Midler, singer/songwriter Mary J. Blige, singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman, country musician Emmylou Harris, singer/songwriter Neko Case, Twilight actress Rachelle Lefevre, House actress Lisa Edelstein, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Oz, actor Sam Waterston, singer/songwriter Caitlin Crosby, Food Network celebrity chef’s Aaron McCargo, Jr. and Mindy Segal and more!
The 10 charities benefitting from the Live Your Best Life Walk are:
A Better Chance – providing young people of color with educational opportunities to help them assume positions of leadership in American society.
Best Friends Animal Society – bringing about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets.
Camp Cope – helping the children of wounded, deployed and fallen service members cope with the effects of war and the sacrifices they are asked to make.
FFAWN – Mary J. Blige’s foundation that inspires women from all walks of life to gain the confidence and skills they need to reach their individual potential.
HealthCorps – a proactive health movement founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz to help American students and communities take charge of their health.
New York Restoration Project (NYRP) – carrying out founder Bette Midler’s dream of a cleaner, more beautiful New York City.
Oceana – dedicated to restoring and protecting the world’s oceans.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) – funding research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer.
Partners in Health – working to deliver quality health care to communities devastated by poverty and disease.
Share our Strength – working to end childhood hunger in America by 2015.
To register and learn more about the Live Your Best Life Walk, go online to www.oprah.com/walk. Upon signing up, walkers will choose the organization they want to support. Registration fee is $30 plus a service fee. Each participant will receive a LYBL Walk T-Shirt.
Pure Orchid … Halle Berry’s new scent
If springlike weather has you thinking about changing up your clothes and your fragrance, consider a new scent by Halle Berry.
Pure Orchid by Halle Berry offers the essence of masdevallia orchid, a rare and exotic flower whose deep purple petals unfold to reveal a wonderful aroma. Pure Orchid is a floral woody fragrance with top notes of crisp Italian lemon, papaya nectar fizz and jungle cactus flower.
The fragrance comes in a heavy glass bobble with subtle embossed pattern.
The 1 oz. eau de parfum retails for $28; 0.5 oz. for $17. Look for it at Kohl’s, Sears, Walmart and drug stores.
Face up to Clinique’s new spot corrector
Clinique is determined to help women even out their skin tone.
To the rescue comes the new Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector. It’s dermatologist-developed to be safe, yet in clinical trials the serum was comparable to a leading prescription ingredient in creating a more even skin tone. Clinique says users saw a verified 53 percent improvement in skin tone in as little as 4 weeks; at 12 weeks, they saw a visible reduction in dark spots, age spots and traces of past acne.
If you’re already using this product, let us know what you think.
Cost is $49.50. Good reviews on clinique.com.
Gwen Stefani … no doubt she’s a style leader
Gwen Stefani stands with models at the end of her L.A.M.B. fall 2010 fashion show in New York.
Lady Gaga gets plenty of attention these days for her fashion choices. But let’s not forget about Gwen Stefani, who raised a few eyebrows before she discovered her own stylish side.
Stefani has said fashion is her passion. She launched her own collection, L.A.M.B, in 2004. Click here for a peek at the evolution of her style from sky.com.
Cast of “Glee” heading to the Oprah show
You knew it would happen sooner or later. “Glee” is headed to “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
The cast of the hit television series heads to Chicago next month for the April 7 show devoted to all things “Glee,” reports Entertainment Weekly.
Highlights will include interviews with the entire cast and series creator Ryan Murphy, never-before-seen backstage video, and, of course, a show-stopping performance.
What’s more, Oprah.com is launching a “destination page” for Gleeks. Beginning March 29, fans will find character guides, “Glee” I.Q. tests, behind the scenes photo galleries, and more.
According to Entetainment Weekly, the Oprah episode will air the day after the ”Glee” cast is scheduled to appear at the White House for the annual Easter egg roll. Word is that first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha are big “Glee” fans.
Emma Pillsbury, played by Jayma Mays, on "Glee"
The television show is also getting lots of attention for its fashion. Guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury’s cardigans, straight skirts, sweater clips and vintage jewelry have fashionistas buzzing.
Who wants a makeover?
New year, new look.
Maybe your 30-year high school reunion is coming up and at your 25th, everyone said you hadn’t changed a bit. That’s not really a compliment.
Maybe you’re stuck in the ’90s, or worse, and still wear the same lipstick and eye shadow shades. Perhaps you’re just tired of the old you and want a new look.Now’s the time to quit thinking about it and just say yes.The Oklahoman is looking for some women who are open to new hairstyles and will consider a different approach to their makeup and how it’s applied.
To be considered for a makeover, send us a recent photo and tell us why you want one.
You can either e-mail me your information and picture at fashionmatters@opubco.com or mail it to Linda Miller, The Oklahoman, P.O. Box 25125, Oklahoma City, OK 73125,
