Engagement ring takes flight
Here’s a feel-good story about a minister in Ohio who planned a surprise proposal to his girlfriend. Problem is, he was 500 feet in the air and dropped the ring, which he had slipped into a camera bag.. Oops. And, no, this story doesn’t have anything to do with fashion or beauty, but it made me smile. What more could I ask for on a Friday morning?
Taylor Swift goes 3-D on InStyle cover
Taylor Swift on the cover of InStyle
Taylor Swift seems to be unstoppable. She took home four CMA awards, including Entertainer of the Year, at the County Music Association Awards on Wednesday.
She’ll top that by appearing on the December cover of InStyle. In 3-D, no less. Readers who hold up the cover to their Web camera will see Swift spring to life surrounded by snowflakes in a 45-second video that ends when she signs her autograph across the screen, according to Women’s Wear Daily.
“We’re using this in an interesting way; it will bring the issue to life,” said managing editor Ariel Foxman.
Inside the issue, 3-D technology continues as 25 participating advertisers and each brand will have a 30-second customized video that pops out of a gift box. Ads will also have a click-to-buy e-commerce feature, it said in WWD.
Carrie Underwood at the CMA Awards
Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood changed dresses too many times to count during the Country Music Association Awards. She and Brad Paisley co-hosted the event. Here’s a peek at a few of her dresses.
Carrie Underwood on the red carpet at the 43rd Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tenn. The hand embroidered silver and crystal gown by THEIA was inspired by the modern Art Deco shapes of the 1930s. It features hand-cut sequins, paillettes and crystals and will retail for $1,250. AP PHOTO
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood host the 43rd Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tenn. AP PHOTO
Carrie Underwood performs at the 2009 Country Music Association Awards Show in Nashville, Tenn. AP PHOTO
Carrie Underwood at the 2009 Country Music Association Awards Show. AP PHOTO
RuPaul works it in new book
Are you ready for RuPaul’s new book? “Workin’ It! RuPaul’s Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style!” lands on bookshelves Feb. 2.
The book is described as part style guide, part confidence manifesto from the world-renowned drag queen and television host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
Since timing is everything, the book release will coincide with the premiere of the second season. Here’s what is being said about the book:
*** “Ru embodies the true idea that you can create your own success on your own terms and remain completely authentic to who you really are. You better work!” — Vanessa Williams
*** “A glorious book from one of my all time favorite icons of glamour! I can’t get enough of RuPaul’s humorous wit, fabulous advice, positive words of wisdom, and the encouraging messages he offers to people like me who dare to be different!” — Dita Von Teese
**** “This book is required reading, because nobody does it better than RuPaul – a queen amongst men! Life, love and liberty – RuPaul really gets it.” – Jackie Collins
**** “RuPaul drags out the inner QUEEN in us all!” –Tori Spelling
Smarten Up — a fashion show at Science Museum Oklahoma
“Smarten Up: Science Is in Fashion,” an event featuring a fashion show, appetizers and discounts, is planned from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 12, with the fashion show starting at 6 p.m. at Science Museum Oklahoma.
More than 30 models, some as young as age 2, will be featured
Discounts are to the museum’s Science Shop and GAP stores in Penn Square Mall.
Attendees are asked to give diapers, Good Start Formula or financial donations at the door as an admission fee. All donations will be given to Infant Crisis Services.
Science Museum Oklahoma is at 2100 NE 52.
Shoe guy Steve Madden coming to Tulsa
Steve Madden
Shoe guru Steve Madden is hoofing it to Tulsa. He’ll be in the women’s shoe department from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Dillard’s, Woodland Hills Mall, according to the Tulsa World.
If you need more reason to head to the mall on a Saturday, Madden’s special guest will be Julissa Bermudez, a popular VJ on the BET network. A live DJ will spin music for the masses who turn out to meet and shop with Madden.
Madden told reporter Jason Ashley Wright of the Tulsa World that Oklahoma is home to some of his greatest heroes — Hoyt Axton, Leon Russell and the All-American Rejects. “I love to go out and meet people that buy my shoes,” he said. “Maybe I’ll run into an Okie from Muskogee.”
Shoe auction … let the bidding begin
If you like the thrill of bidding on a great pair of shoes, especially when the money goes to good cause, read on. Baileys Irish Cream welcomes the holiday sesaon with a shoe auction to raise money for charity.
Here’s the skinny:
The Baileys Holiday Shoe Shop: Shoe Collection and Auction
What: Bid on one-of-a-kind Baileys-inspired women’s shoes from some of the best designers in the business: Alejandro Ingelmo, Farylrobin, Rafe, Shree Moni and Vanessa Noel
Where to bid: www.clothesoffourback.org
When: Nov. 11 to Dec. 2.
Cost: Bidding starts at $75 per pair, with all proceeds going to the charity Clothes Off Our Back
Who can bid: Shoe lovers 21 and older.
Trichology Salon plans benefit fashion show for Suited For Success
Who says you can’t have fun while supporting a great cause?
Trichology Salon is pulling out all stops for a fashion show and fundraiser to support Suited For Success. The show will be Buddah Tao, 2737 W Memorial, at 8 p.m. Nov. 15.
More than 50 models will showcase chic clothes from area boutqiues and hairstyles ranging from commercial to avant garde. Food, drinks, photo booth, caricature artist and a silent auction also are planned.
Tickets are $10. Runway seating is $15. Tickets available at Trichology Salon, 14101 N May Ave.
Norman prom and pageant gown designer Kayne Gillaspie will be the emcee. His gowns also will be featured in the show.
5 lipstick shades that work for every woman
MAC Ruby Woo
Most of us have our favorite lipsticks. Now comes the winners of The Ultimate Lipstick Challenge by RealBeauty.com, Hearst magazine’s new editorial site dedicated to all things beauty. It launches on Nov. 19.
In anticipation of the launch, RealBeauty.com’s editors put 137 lipsticks to the test to narrow it down to the five shades that work well on every skin tone, hair color eye color and age.
The five winning shades are:
BEST NUDE: Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick in Flawless
BEST PINK: Lancome L’Absolu Rouge in Voile de Rose
BEST BERRY: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
BEST BROWN: Maybelline ColourSensational in Crazy for Coffee
BEST RED: MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Ruby Woo
Soap & Glory … stuff it in the stocking
Soap & Glory Arch De Triumph
I’m starting to stockpile stocking stuffers. Dec. 25 will be here before I blink twice, and I prefer not to be out shopping the month of December. Who needs the crowds and traffic?
Here’s some information on Soap & Glory’s product lineup. If you see something you like, Soap & Glory is available at Target. And it’s friendly on the wallet.
- Eau De Soap & Glory fragrance with a blend of citrus, bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, freesia oil, musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber, $28.
- Clean, Girls skin softening creamy body wash with built-in moisturizers, $9.99.
- The Daily Smooth amazingly effective dry skin formula with rosehip seed oil and cocoa butter to get rid of your chap! $14.99
- Scrub ‘Em and Leave ‘Em babassu oil and salt body buff to give dry skin the old heave ho, $14.99
- Arch De Triumph two-step shaping and highlighting crayon for instantly beautiful brows, $9.99
- Sexy Mother Pucker Extreme Plump XL super-sizing, extra-strength collagen lip shine with Lipswell, Superfill and Visivolume, $10.99
- Dr Spot invisible spot fighting gel with clog-clearing salicylic and lactic acids, $12.99
- Glam-A-Lot soft and sexy body spray, $11.99
- Heel Genius a miraculous moisturizing foot cream and mask with fruit acid smoothers and allantoin, $9.99
- Some Like it Hot thermal body softening scrub with self-activating therminerals, $11.99
- One Pit Wonder fantastically-fragrant, aluminum free, no-white-streak deodorant stick, $7.99
Cosmetic Bags (The All Set, Big Vanity and Big Makeup) $16.99 – $24.99
