It works for Lady Gaga, but how will it look on Linda Miller?
Waking Up in Vegas nail polish by Deborah Lippmann
I’m tempted to try all these taupe, clay, cement nail polish colors … again. I bought two shades last spring, and my nails just looked nasty. Ewwww.
Recently, I was at The MakeUp Bar talking with owner Alex Mendez-Kelley about makeup and, of course, I had to check out everything, including the Deborah Lippmann nail colors. Alex’s sister, Tina, told me that Lady Gaga often wears Waking Up in Vegas, described as a “putty-liscious gray.” It’s a top seller, too. It’s the color she wears on the September cover of Vanity Fair.
Cost of the polish is $16. Not sure if I’m going to spring for the shade or not. Still debating.
While I was talking makeup with Jennifer Gordon at Balliet’s, she told me that the store is carrying a nail polish line called Priti Polish. She said she thinks the secret to these neutral colors is to go for either a color darker or lighter than your skin tone. Get the wrong color and you won’t be happy.
Guess that explains why I wasn’t happy with those colors I bought.
So, who has tried the new cement or clay colors? What do you think? Share your fave color.
Mood giveaway: fashionable reading
Catch up on your reading with this week’s giveaway on mood.newsok.com. We’re giving away two books, “Fabulously Fashionable” by Holly Mcqueen and “Hope in a Jar” by Beth Harbison. Both are novels, and let’s just say they touch on everything from designers to face cream to the power of girlfriends.
Deadline is midnight Sept. 1. Enter now at mood.newsok.com. And while you’re on the website, check out the stories and videos. We think you’ll find something you like.
The Museum Store now carries Rocki Gorman American Indian jewelry
Rocki Gorman jewelry and accessories
Next time you head out to shop, stop by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
The Museum Store is the exclusive source for jewelry designer Rocki Gorman’s American Indian creations. Her designs, crafted by Navajo silversmiths, continue a longstanding tradition of quality, handmade, American-made jewelry with sterling silver and assorted gemstones.
The partnership with The Museum Store followed Gorman’s successful trunk show held during the weekend of the 2010 Prix de West. That was Gorman’s first show at the museum.
The Museum Store, under new managment for the past year, offers several new product lines, including more fashion accessories and art work and expanded gift and houseware selections. You can check the merchandise on the updated website, store.nationalcowboymuseum.org.
The Museum Store at the National Cowboy Museum is at the junction of I-35 and I-44 in Oklahoma City.
Let’s go shoe shopping on shoe TV
Rejoice, shoe fans. Now you can get a daily shoe fix on Shoes.tv. Oh, sure, you may not get the rush that comes from slipping into a great pair of shoes, but it’s the next best thing.
We’re talking celebrity and designer interviews, style tips, brand reviews and more.
Shoes.tv, brought to us by myshoes.com, is being billed as the first online TV platform dedicated to women’s shoes. It debuts with 11 shows planned, including an interview with Paris Hilton about the star’s 2011 footwear line.
“Women share a universal passion for shoes,” says Andrea Woroch, public relations specialist for myShoes.com and co-host of Shoes.TV. “At Shoes.TV, we embrace this enthusiasm and leverage our industry knowledge to create engaging and informative videos where shoe-lovers can tune in for news, entertainment and style 24/7.”
New video will be added daily. Product links and a shopping guide will accompany each video.
So, kick off those heels and let’s watch Shoes.TV.
Sale alert: 40 percent off storewide at Lane Bryant
A dress from the Passport Collection at Lane Bryant.
Good news, Lane Bryant shoppers.
With the exception of Spanx, everything in the stores and online is 40 percent off through Aug. 30. That includess basics like T-shirts and tanks as well as new fall collections.
Speaking of new, Lane Bryant just released a new line called the Passport Collection. The collection was designed with easy wear and easy comfort in mind. The looks are classic and tailored, but are made of soft ponte knit, so they’re perfect for travel and everyday wear.
Lane Bryant also brought back Right Fit denim and pants. The collection still features the revolutionary sizing technology that made Right Fit popular in 2007, but now comes in even more colors, styles and lengths. Right Fit gives curvy women a custom look without the custom price tag.
To support the relaunch of Right Fit, Lane Bryant is sponsoring a Rock Your Right Fit contest on Facebook to win a $2,500 gift card.
Donald J Pliner’s new Moroccan-inspired glass beaded pump
The Ceci beaded pump by Donald J Pliner.
Check out this new shoe from Donald J Pliner. It’s his version of Cinderella’s glass slipper. The glass beaded pump has built-in comfort and is available in the season’s must-have colors and a Moroccan-influenced print.
The Donald J Pliner “Ceci” shoe is $460 and available at DonaldJPliner.com.
Pliner was at Dillard’s, Penn Square Mall last fall, and his fans swarmed the store. He took time to talk with everyone, help them select shoes and autograph everything from the soles of boots to the inside of handbags.
Here’s a video from his visit.
Who wants a makeover?
Tired of your hairstyle? Do you think you would look better as a brunette or a redhead? Maybe you need a makeover. Maybe we can help.
E-mail your picture and why you need a makeover to mood@newsok.com.
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Old Navy launches its NFL Collection
The NFL Collection at Old Navy.
Old Navy wants to make sure it has everyone in the family covered — even the sports fan. This week, the clothing chain launched its NFL Collection.
The collection inlcudes a variety of T-shirts and sweatshirts for baby, kids, women and men with prices from $14.50 to $34.50.
A local store to check out … in Lawton
Last week, I asked readers to share their favorite local stores and boutiques. I’m always searching for great stores, and I know you are, too. Here’s a fave that came in from a reader, but it was too late for my column.
THE BRASS ACORN in Lawton has unique items, one of the owners is usually there. Their prices are very reasonable. They also occasionally have art work for sale by local talent. At one time they had some lovely stained glass. They are located in the 200 block of C Avenue, across from the Lawton Mall. I have purchased small lamps, Christmas place card holders and a watch for a friend’s graduation. My daughter purchased a fountain for a table. Every time I go they have some speciality item available.
Mango bringing fast fashion to JC Penney stores
MNG by Mango colleciton at JC Penney's
Watch out Target, H&M and Zara.
Later this fall, JC Penney will ramp up its fast fashion offerings with a launch of mini Mango boutiques within some of its stores, including the Penn Square Mall location in Oklahoma City.
MNG by Mango is described as high quality, affordable European runway fast fashion. New merchandise will arrive twice monthly. Penney’s already has ALLEN B, I Heart Ronson and Bisou Bisou.
MNG by Mango focuses on contemporary career and casual offerings, as well as handbags, accessories and footwear. The brand falls into Penney’s “better” and “best” pricing tiers with items retailing from $9.90 to $19.90 for a T-shirt to $59.90 to $159.90 for a jacket.
The brand is already available on jcp.com. It will launch in 77 JC Penney stores across the country and will expand into 600 stores by fall 2011.
Mango is a leading international fashion retailer in 100 countries.
MNG by Mango at JC Penney
MNG by Mango at JC Penney
