Jessica Simpson to design jewelry for Zales
Jessica Simpson is designing a line of fine jewelry for Zales.
Is Zales the new Kohl’s when it comes to snagging celebrity lines?
Jessica Simpson’s latest venture is Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, a diamond jewelry collection scheduled to land in Zales stores in October.
Last month, Zales announced that designer Vera Wang would design a line of wedding and engagement rings to be sold at the stores.
Simpson became popular as a singer, actress and reality star, but she really hit the mark in fashion. She already has mass appeal with a fashion empire estimated to be worth $1 billion. The Jessica Simpson Collection includes shoes, apparel, accessories and fragrances.
Her fine jewelry collection, offered in gold, silver, diamonds or a combination of the three, will range in price from $79 to $999, according to Women’s Wear Daily.
“Jewelry is such personal expression of style and taste. This collection has allowed me to create pieces that truly reflect who I am, and that can become a keepsake for lifetime,” Simpson told WWD, noting that the loops on the heart are taken from her actual script handwriting. “The collection is beautifully crafted. The designs are airy and artistic and so easy to wear.”
Beauty spotlight: Dark spot correctors
Since Clinique launched its Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector last year, other similar products with similar promises are starting to show up.
This interests me because I’m a former sun worshipper, and, yes, my skin is paying for my sins. I didn’t know any better back then. Now I do, and sunscreen is my best friend. I plan to make room on my vanity for a good spot corrector, too, when I find the best one.
Garnier Dark Spot Corrector: It is said to reduce the appearance of dark spots caused by aging, repeated environmental exposure, hormonal fluctuations, and even past acne damage. It is infused with potent Vitamin C to break up dark spots and lift them away. According to the company, skin looks instantly brighter and more evenly toned. Discolorations and spots fade in four weeks; in eight weeks, the size of spots are diminished. I’m tempted to try it, mostly because of the $16.99 price.
Lancome Bright Expert Dark Spot Corrector and Radiance Activator: Enriched with yeast extract, the comapny says the product virtually erases the appearance of dark spots to reveal an evenly radiant complexion. Clinical studies show 78.8 percent of women saw a reduction in the appearance of dark spots after four weeks of use; 82.3 percent of women saw an even toned complexion after four weeks of use. Price: $65 for a 1-ounce tube.
So, if you’ve found a spot corrector that really works, share.
Karl Lagerfeld’s collection for Macy’s
Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's Impulse collection.
Karl Lagerfeld’s new 45-piece collection for Macy’s lands in 235 stores Aug. 31, and if these clothes look as good on average women as they do here, most of us will be reaching for our wallets.
With prices from $50 to $170, Lagerfeld’s skillful designs are now within grasp for more budget conscious women.
Karl Lagerfeld for Macy’s Impuse limited-edition collection includes refined dresses, airy tops, modern tweeds and his signature high-collared neck. A tuxedo dress with pin tucking is super elegant. Collectible T-shirts and comfortable jackets can be combined with chic leggings for a rock ‘n’ roll edge. Rich fabrics and chic silhouettes mix with a color palette that ranges from soft to shocking pink and gray to black.
Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's Impulse
Lagerfeld, a fashion icon, heads his namesake fashion house as well Chanel and Fendi.
“Karl’s collection for Macy’s offers a contemporary spin on his signature aesthetic, featuring versatile, easy-to-wear pieces with a modern twist,” said Nicole Fischelis, Macy’s group vice president and fashion director. “His passion and creative genius are deeply reflected in this collection, highlighting his ever evolving perspective to the fashion customer.”
Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's Impulse collection.
Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's Impulse
Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's Impulse
Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's Impulse collection.
Vera Wang and Zales say “I do”
Designer Vera Wang jumped into the mass market pool years ago with women’s clothes at Kohl’s. Then came wedding gowns at David’s Bridal. What’s next?
Engagement rings at Zales.
The Vera Wang Love collection will be available in stores in October, and what’s interesting is that each of the 50 engagement rings features a signature small sapphire stone. Sapphire is the symbol for everlasting love, but I seem to recall another famous engagement ring with a sapphire.
Wang’s collection includes solitaire and three-diamond engagement rings, as well as wedding bands for both women and men, WWD reports.
Prices will start at $1,999 for engagement rings and $649 for wedding bands. The rings will roll into stores just in time for all those holiday proposals. Who would say no to a Vera Wing ring?
Rachel Zoe to design children’s collection
Rachel Zoe says she is going to design a children's clothing line. AP PHOTO
This won’t come as a surprise to anyone who follows fashion stylist and new mother Rachel Zoe, but she’s going to design a children’s wear collection.
She told ABC’s “Nightline” the clothing line will feature plenty of boys’ clothing.
“Let me tell you, there is going to be a lot of boys’ clothes in my line. There just isn’t enough,” said Zoe, who also stars in Bravo’s “The Rachel Zoe Project.”
Zoe’s 4-month-old son Skyler is already a well-dressed baby. His closet is filled with enough designer duds to outfit him until he’s 2. He has Ralph Lauren shoes, a custom made Missoni sweater, Tod’s loafers and even a leather Gucci bomber jacket.
The children’s collection will follow Zoe’s two other design ventures: affordable styles already sold on QVC and her women’s fall collection that is arriving in stores now, including Balliets in Oklahoma City.
“Every day I wake up thinking, what can I do next and what more can I do?” she said. ”With my husband by my side, and now Skyler, my son, and the team that I have, I feel like anything is possible.”
Rachel Zoe collection coming to Balliets
A cape from the Rachel Zoe fall 2011 collection.
Balliets at Classen Curve is packing in more big brands this fall. One of the most anticipated is the Rachel Zoe Collection.
The celebrity stylist and reality star is well-known for dressing such clients as Kate Hudson, Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz and Demi Moore. “The Rachel Zoe Project,” her show on Bravo, is a favorite among those who want an inside peak at the fashion industry and Zoe’s style.
The contemporary collection offers a nod to the ’70s, Zoe’s favorite decade, with bow-neck blouses, fitted tuxedos, faux fur and this marveous cape.
Stylist and designer Rachel Zoe.
Justin Bieber’s new scent smells like sweet success
Who has tried the new Justin Bieber fragrance? It’s geared to his 14- to 18-year-old fans, but I bet some older girls have taken a sniff — or maybe even made a purchase for themselves.
I read that the fragrance is super-girlie, sweet and fruity. A 1.7-ounce bottle costs $45 with body lotions and a hair mist priced less.
Someday is sold at Macy’s, Sephora and Dillard’s. The Hollywood Reporter said sales could reach $30 million the first year. That’s a lot of sales to a lot of young girls. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Pencils of Promise, a philanthropy that builds schools, and the Make-A-Wish foundation.
This isn’t the singer’s first dip into the fragrance market. Last year, he launched My World unisex fragrance that was embedded in dog tags and wristbands. It sold at Wal-Mart for $10.
From Wal-Mart to Macy’s biggest launch ever. Ah, the sweet smell of success.
Lady Gaga’s meat dress in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Lady Gaga in one of her most controversial outfits.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame n Cleveland, Ohio, is serving up what’s probably the most well-known slab of meat.
Lady Gaga’s controversial raw meat dress is on display as part of the exhibit “Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion Power.” She wore the dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Since meat doesn’t last long, the dress was dried out by taxidermists. And since most of us wouldn’t pay to see beef jerky, the dress was painted to look fresh before being placed in the museum.
Lady Gaga’s reason for wearing the dress was lost on many. She explained it to Ellen DeGeneres, saying, “If we don’t stand up for what we believe in and if we don’t fight for our rights, pretty soon we’re going to have as much rights as the meat on our own bones. And, I am not a piece of meat.”
The dress was named Best Fashion Statement of 2010 by Time.
The exhibit continues through February.
Kate and Will’s North American tour
Kate and William, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, walk hand in hand from Buckingham Palace in London on April 30 2011, the day after their wedding. AP PHOTO
When William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, head out on their North American tour this summer, the cameras will be catching every little detail. Every touch, every whisper, every glance and every outfit. Word is Kate is prepared for 40 wardrobe changes.
This will be will be one of the most-anticipated fashion shows of the season.
The 11-day trip will include a visit to the legendary Calgary Stampede. While in Canada, Kate is said to be interested in learning more about her family’s history. Her grandfather was stationed as a bomber pilot in Canada during World War II.
Los Angeles is on the tour schedule, too, but it’s doubtful the newlyweds will be meeting and greeting many of Hollywood’s A-listers.
“The couple view this as a working visit, not as an opportunity for them to meet celebrities,” a St. James palace source told People magazine.
Pucker up with CoverGirl Lip Perfection
Everyone keeps asking if I’ve tried CoverGirl’s Lip Perfection lipstick. OK, three friends asked, but they all asked within the same week so you can understand why it seemed like it was everyone.
CoverGirl is making a big push for its newest lipstick, touted to help sustain moisture and create soft, smooth beautiful lips in just seven days.
Lip Perfection comes in 44 shades. That’s a lot of choices, especially when you can’t try them out. That’s my biggest complaint about mass market makeup.
Anyway, I went back and forth between pink shades and coral ones, just a hint of color or a summer bright. Finally, I settled on Heavenly, a soft pinky nude that I figured was pretty safe. I do like the lipstick. It has plenty of pigment without being heavy, and here’s a surprise, it’s long wearing even after I dab on hot pink gloss on for shine. Since I don’t wear Lip Perfection daily, the verdict is still out whether my lips are smoother or more moisturized.
Price is about $6. If you’re hesitant to try lipsticks or foundation or shadow that can’t be tried on before buying, know this: You can return beauty products to Walgreens if you’ve selected the wrong shade or it simply isn’t what you expected. No questions asked.
If you’ve tried Lip Perfection, let me know what you think.
