Anna Kournikova wears Boys & Girls Club of America T-shirt
Anna Kournikova
Tennis star Anna Kournikova wore a T-shirt by Give and Take on a recent episode of “The Rachel Ray Show.” This is the second time Anna has worn her Boys & Girls Clubs of America shirt out and about in New York City. A portion of the proceeds of each T-shirt is donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Give and Take T-shirts cost $50. For more information, go online to www.giveandtaketees.com.
TOMS Shoes … helping children in need
TOMS Shoes
I love the idea behind TOMS Shoes. Buy a pair of shoes and one pair is donated to children in need. My column today was about TOMS Shoes and founder Blake Mycoskie, but there is so much more to know about this man and his mission.
Read more about Blake, his team and where to find Oklahoma retailers at www.tomsshoes.com.
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes. The shoe style is based on an old Argentine shoe. For every pair of shoes purchased, one pair is donated to children in need.
Kate Spade … not just handbags anymore
Kate Spade ... for fall 2009.
Kate Spade New York, a brand once solely dedicated to designing women’s handbags, showed their range and versatility in the world of fashion with a full line of women’s apparel and accessories at a presentation at their New York showroom recently. Read the story and check out the pictures from Fashion Wire Daily here.
Jayme and Eden at Dallas apparel market
Jayme Hale and Eden Turrentine of Allyson's Closet in Oklahoma City
Here’s a picture I snapped of Jayme Hale, left, and Eden Turrentine at the Dallas Market Center during the March apparel and accessories market. Jayme is the owner of Allyson’s Closet and Eden is the buyer. What you see in the background is the market center. There’s a big atrium in the middle. I think we were on the 14th or 15th floor.
A freebie for you … enter the drawing
You’ve still got time to enter the drawing for one bottle of Dawn, a new fragrance by Sarah Jessica Parker from her Lovely Collection.
Dawn, a new fragrance by Sarah Jessica Parker.
The fragrance, described as a soft floral inspired by morning, sunrise and first sunrays, sells for $58 at Ulta, Penney’s, Sears, Kohl’s and on HSN. A 1-ounce bottle is available for $38. To be included in the drawing, e-mail your name and address to fashionmatters@opubco.com. Deadline is April 3
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Wiggle your pedicured piggies into these metallic sandals
We were photographing spring clothes last week, and the model pulled out of her shoe bag the cutest pair of pewter wedge sandals. “Do these look like Target shoes?” she asked.
Not hardly, and that’s not a slam against Target shoes. These are big time stylish and fashion forward. Since I had to go to Target that evening (honest, I really needed a can of L’Oreal Elnett hairspray), I looked for the shoes. Only had two pairs left, so that should be a pretty good endorsement. I did see plenty of other smart styles, too.
Online comments are very favorable about this shoe. Even the faux leather looks good. The wedge sandals cost $29.99, and I must say this picture doesn’t do them justice. They look so much better in person. My only hang-up is that I prefer leather.
Check out this other cute sandal by Mossimo. I hope the weather cooperates this week. It’s time to get out of closed-in pumps and into strappy sandals.
Mossimo metallic nail head sandal, $29.99, at Target.
Girls Night Out at Northpark Mall
Don’t forget about Girls Night Out — “What Happens at Northpark, Stays at Northpark” from 5 to 8 p.m. April 2 inside the mall.
Northpark Mall is inviting women to enjoy refreshments, gaming, prizes, specials and a visit from Elvis. Each merchant will hold its own Vegas style theme inside their store. Five drawings will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the prizes being gift baskets compiled among merchants.
The event is free and open to the public. Northpark Mall is at NW 122 and May. For more information, go online to www.northparkmallokc.com.
New accessories collections at Target
Miss Trish of Capri metallic sandal with lion's head detail, $29.99, at Target.
- Bali straw fish basket in navy/gold by Felix Rey, $39.99, at Target.
Two new limited-edition collections are coming to Target stores.
Relix Rey for Target is a handbag collection designed by accessories designers Lily Band and Sulaika Zarrouk. Prices range from $19.99 to $49.99. The collection landed in stores today and will be on shelves until June 14.
The collection is inspired by the beach, with clutches, totes and oversized bucket bags in canvas and straw. Gold shell trinm, studs and toggles, as well patent and metallic trim, add a heap of sophistication.
Other styles feature oversize rickrack prints that mimic ocean waves.
Target also collaborated with footwear designer Trish Carroll for the Miss Trish of Capri for Target collection, in stores April 5 through July 5.
The sandals are jewel-encrusted, inspired by the blue sea and sandy beaches. Prices range from $29.99 to $34.99.
Felix Rey rickrack clutch, $19.99, from Target.
Brighten your eyes with white eyeliner
Beautique Eyeliner in White, available at Sally Beauty.
Here’s another multi-purpose item from Sally Beauty. It’s Beautique Eyeliner in White for $1.49.
Apply it in the corner of the eyes for instant brightening and lift. Use it as a quick, faux French manicure by applying underneath the tips of the nails. Or layer with another eyeliner or lip pencil for lighter, brighter color.
If there’s not a Sally store near you, go online to sallybeauty.com.
Kate Hudson … her hairstyle and hair products
Actress Kate Hudsdon
Plenty of women are envious of actress Kate Hudson’s soft waves and slightly disheveled hair. No need to be jealous anymore.
Maybe she owes it all to the products she uses. Hudson’s haircare line is David Babaii for WildAid. In 2007 Hollywood hairstylist Babaii created his own haircare line with Kate Hudson to promote WildAid’s conservation efforts.
The products are an exclusive blend of exotic natural ingredients free of sulfates, parabens, animal products and animal testing. A percentage of sales goes to WildAid. The hair care line is eco-friendly and cruelty free.
Products cost $12.99 or less and are available at SallyBeauty.com.
Babaii shares these tips and productsto get Hudson’s sexy beach waves:
1. Wash with Amplifying Shampoo and Conditioner, named Best Green Hair Care in InStyle magazine’s 2009 Best Beauty Buys.
2. Spray your whole head with Bohemian Beach Spray, a finalist in the CEW 2009 Beauty Insiders Choice Awards. (Winners will be announced May 1.)
3. Scrunch or twist sections before drying or allowing to air dry.
4. To set it all in place, lightly spray your hair with Mise en Plis Extra Hold Styling Spray, which New Beauty magazine named a 2009 Reader’s Favorite.
