Posts for July 2006

Banana Republic

Stock Up on the Little Black Dress

The Little Black Dress is a classic for good reason.

The Little Black Dress is a classic for good reason. Going effortlessly from corporate meetings to cocktails with a simple change of accessories, nothing prevents that sinking "I can't believe I wore this" feeling like the perfect LBD.

This fall the staple is taking on some new silhouettes. Check out these fabulous (and reasonably priced!) options:

Nordstrom's Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Kimono Sleeve Surplice dress incorporates modern Asian-inspired lines into the old standby for just $88.

For more Little Black Dress options, read more

body scrub

Feed Your Coffee Habit Without The Jitters

Are you a coffee addict?

Are you a coffee addict? Maybe you wish you could take the mind energizing properties of your morning latte and transfer them to your body? A friend of mine just returned from a weekend spa getaway raving about this fabulous body scrub:

Body Coffee claims the benefits of the coffee bean actually extend far beyond the boundaries of the paper cup. Coffee beans are also apparently a wonderful free radical scavenger, a gentle exfoliant, an astringent, a UVA/UVB protector and a terrific cleanser.

Available in lotions, bars, scrubs and oils, Body Coffee products can be ordered from either their online store or from spa facilities and retail outlets around the world.

For more tips on getting the most out of your spa experience, check out our story on Spa Etiquette 101.

Eyeshadow 101

EYESHADOW 101: The Best Hues For Your Baby Blues

Welcome back to Eyeshadow 101.

Welcome back to Eyeshadow 101. The first installment was all about purple shadows for hazel/green eyes. #2 is dedicated to finding the best suited eyeshadows for all of you blue eyed beauties. Whether you have more of a sky blue tone or an oceany navy-green darker eye color; men will melt when they catch a glimpse of your baby blues.

Let's begin with a short reiteration of the basics from installment #1. The goal of wearing eye make-up is to enhance/bring attention to your eyes. The rule of thumb is to wear the opposite color eye shadow of your eyes on the color wheel so that your eyes really stand out (or POP as they say in the make-up world).

If there’s one thing to remember when it comes to blue eyes it's this: Never match your eyeshadow to your clothing or your eye color! If you have blue eyes, wearing blue eyeshadow makes your eyes look duller - and complementing your clothing has been out since the 80’s. Imagine if you were wearing red or black? YIKES!

To specifically make your blue eyes traffic stoppingly bold, I suggest colors such as: browns, greys, golds, rusty peaches or plum colors. Right now the look is more of a bold eye as opposed to the old muted "Bobbi Brown" natural eye, so have fun and play with your make-up as you would with any other accessory.

To see my product recommendations and reviews read more

Spanx

No More Visible Panty Lines!

Yes we are all focused on what's hot for Fall, but we still have a whole month of Summer, which means white pants, sundresses and skirts!

Yes we are all focused on what's hot for Fall, but we still have a whole month of Summer, which means white pants, sundresses and skirts! I am always in search of the right underwear for these wardrobe items. I have narrowed it down to a couple of favorites that I thought you might want to hear about.

Spanx Power Panties are genius!

You can't see any VPL's (visible panty lines) and they are slenderizing as well. They retail for $25.00. Available here

To see one more fabulous find, read more

Adam + Eve

Speaking of Gold Lamé...

Literally minutes after posting the story below on Chanel Pink Lamé eyeshadow I came across these Gold Bermuda Shorts and I just had to post them!

Literally minutes after posting the story below on Chanel Pink Lamé eyeshadow I came across these Gold Bermuda Shorts and I just had to post them!

I am not sure I know quite what to say about these...What do you guys think, Love It or Hate It? If you love it, they are on sale for $119.00, Available here.

Handbags

Love Triangles

Just in case you're bored with the plain-Jane square, oval and rectangle handbags in your closet, why not try triangles!

Just in case you're bored with the plain-Jane square, oval and rectangle handbags in your closet, why not try triangles!

Poesis is offering the crocodile-embossed Tria in a sea of pretty pastels for $160. SJP supposedly carries this one!

Or for a slighly edgier downtown look, check out the Risk Taker from the House of Muses. Designed by a former model, this bag can give you a taste of high style for just $100.

Of course you can't exactly throw it over your shoulder, and sure, it might be difficult to put the bag down during dinner, but at a $100 price point, isn't that a small sacrifice to make to the gods of fashion?

Chloe Edith

FabSugar Launches - Win The Chloe Edith Bag!

Hey Gang - Want to own the fabulous Chloe Edith bag?

Hey Gang - Want to own the fabulous Chloe Edith bag? Come on, you know you've been dreaming about it... your name has been on the wait list all year. Good news - In celebration of the launch of our fabulous new fashion site, FABSUGAR, you all have the opportunity to win this bag!

Here's the deal - register for TEAMSUGAR and then create a blog entry in 300 words or less telling us something like your ideal weekend with Edith. What would you wear, who would you see, what would you do? The more creative the better. Limit 1 blog entry per day. Add the tag chloe to your post.

Read the latest entries: http://fabsugar.com/chloe

Click Here for Official Rules

Gap

Wardrobe Staple - The Little Denim Jacket

It seems like the perfect little denim jacket will never go out of style.

It seems like the perfect little denim jacket will never go out of style. I think I wear mine entirely too much. I throw it on with a skirt, or white pants for a great weekend look or with trousers for the office. Lately I have been shopping for a new one because I am pretty sure everyone I know is tired of seeing me in the same one for the last few years. Here are a few I found. Some are a slight variation from the norm, but really cute and almost as versatile.

Gap Pleated Jean Jacket, $68.00, Available here

Joe's Jeans Cropped Mandarin Jacket in Kitt, $178.00, Available here

A few more picks, so read more

Chloe

Two Fabulous Fall Flats

We all know that among other things, flats are still all the rage for right now and for Fall.

We all know that among other things, flats are still all the rage for right now and for Fall. Thank you to our friends at Closet Therapy for so astutely pointing out the similarities between these adorable leather Chloe flats and the Franco Sarto look alike that are on sale at Nordstrom right now!

The Chloe flats pictured above are no longer available online, but you can buy a similar pair here for $430.83 or buy the Franco Sarto version here for $54.90. Hurry though, the Nordstrom sale ends today!

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