29th Feb. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: amethyst, birthstone, jewelry
Authored by Kimberlin Brown
Amethyst’s month has come to an end. March is here and I hope the “comes in like a lion” won’t be too ferocious, I look forward to the “goes out like a lamb” part.
As we flip the calendar page, I want to share with you a few of my favorites - amazing amethyst and amazing people. (more…)
28th Feb. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: accessories, animal print, fashion, handbags, menswear, nature, shoes, trends
Authored by April Clark
One of this year’s trends is the resurgence of animal prints and skins, in both fashion and home. These luxuries are not for everyone , however ; either for ethical or financial reasons. But, alas, we all have an opportunity to participate in this trend. “It takes a village to raise a trend. ”
Alligator and crocodile have always been considered luxuries (there are only a few differences b/w the two including their snout shape and what water they live in) . Expensive bags and accessories are readily available. The red Coach crocodile bag is rich looking , even in pictures (this will take a $7000 bite out of you). I am absolutely coveting the Zagalini puffy croc satchel. If I win the lottery this week (because I don’t have an extra $11,800) - this bag is mine. (more…)
27th Feb. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty , Category: Home & Garden · Tags: color, color-combinations, color-forecast, color-schemes, fashion, home
Authored by Julie Hoylen
February, the month of love, is a great time to add some color to your life. A burst of a new color to your wardrobe or a fresh coat of paint is a great way to brighten up a gray winter day. Even daydreaming about a new spring gardening scheme can shoo away the winter blues.
So let’s take a peek into my mailbox for a little color inspiration that will have even old man winter craving spring.
26th Feb. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: fashion, Julie-Christie, Oscars-2008, Vogue
Authored by Julie Hoylen
After writing about the color and styles I spotted at the Oscars on Sunday night, I of course spent most of Monday reading and watching what everyone else was saying about the “big night’s” fashion extravaganza.
Not to be too catty, but like most, I have to admit I’m just as interested in the looks that get “knocked” as I am with the ones that get “raves”.
One particular star whose style seemed to be in question was that of British actress Julie Christie. Ms. Christie, whose amazing good looks ( please beauty gods let me look like her when I’m 66! ) and stylish feminine tuxedo were fan favorites as she picked up the SAG award for Best Actress this past January.
Her Oscar fashion choice on the other hand, a cabernet colored ruched dress, pale pink chiffon long gloves and matching shoes was received with let’s just say- less warmth. (more…)
25th Feb. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: color, fashion, Oscars-2008
Authored by Julie Hoylen
Ladies in red: Katherine Heigl, Anne Hathaway, Miley Cyrus and Heidi Klum
The Colors
A sea of fire red, sparkling white, deep blue and black as midnight dresses dominated this year’s Oscar red carpet. (more…)
20th Feb. '08 · Category: Home & Garden · Tags: color-combinations, house-beautiful, interior-design
Authored by Kate Smith
Please join me at the House Beautiful Color Institute on March 13th where I will be talking about creating sensational color combinations for your home. Each event takes place in one of the many incredible designer showrooms. I will be in the J. Lambeth showroom and will be using their beautiful fabrics and accessories to illustrate my talk.
House Beautiful has an incredible line up and I’m thrilled to be part of this event. I hope to see you there! More information is availble at Capital Design.
18th Feb. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty , Category: Messages & Meanings · Tags: amethyst, birthstone, jewelry, purple
Authored by Kimberlin Brown
Why is it that you either love or hate amethyst? Is it what the color purple connotes? Do we associate purple with Donny Osmond’s socks, wizard robes and disco sequined tube tops? A color choice for over the top theatrics- Prince and the God Father of Soul both had a penchant for purple. Personally I love amethyst, and purple in general.
Behold one of the most flattering colors in the spectrum. From the lilacs we will see this Spring and Summer to the rich aubergines coming in Fall, purple is the sophisticated color of choice. Amethyst comes in varying shades, so it will fit nicely with the seasons and your taste. (more…)
15th Feb. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: blue, chanel, color-trends, nail-color, opi
Authored by Julie Hoylen
Leave it to the make-up geniuses at Chanel to create yet another nail polish frenzy. Much like their “Noir” that was sold out everywhere in Fall 2006, they have followed up with “Blue Satin” a shade that is currently in such high demand it may take a bid on Ebay to score a bottle.
I wrote about seeing blue polish on the trend horizon last spring… now it’s the hot color du jour. I asked Kate about this trend and she said, “As we ushered in the new year many hues of blue from sky to navy were already appearing in home and fashion stores everywhere and buyers are scooping up items in this universally appealing color. Blue is also a popular color this year among car buyers, global color authority Pantone named blue their color of 2008 and Yves Klein blue is making a come back internationally. Is it any wonder that the blue nail color trend you saw beginning last Spring has found such a following? ” (more…)
14th Feb. '08 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: hearts, holidays, lips, pink, red
Authored by Julie Hoylen
Happy Valentine’s Day!
According to all the self help experts… you must love yourself before you can truly love another…right?
Sounds to me like a great excuse to show yourself the love- treat yourself to a little something special that says “I won’t wear my heart on my sleeve…but I will wear it on my shoes and bags!”
You’ll be stylishly feeling the amore all season long!
(from top to bottom) handbag from DKNY, Oscar de la Renta heart and ikat flats, lips hair comb from Azzaro, broken heart slippers from Stubbs and Wooten, sunglasses by Cutler and Gross, Flirtatious perfume from Flirt!, Geri gold and diamond lip necklace, Moschino heart bag, YSL flip flops and lip shoes by Christian Loubitin
all photos from Elle.com
14th Feb. '08 · Category: Holidays & Occasions , Category: Messages & Meanings · Tags: holidays, pink, red, valentine
Authored by Kate Smith
Nevertheless the red roses, candies and cards inevitably show up on store shelves almost immediately after the Christmas and Hanukah decorations are put on clearance and shortly after our New Year’s resolutions are on their way out…
We always hear about the love stories, the cards and even the heartbreak, but what about the hue that has forever been tied to February 14th? Why red? Why not blue or green or purple?
