Posts for July 19th 2006

fashion industry

Live the Dream

Even those of us that love our day jobs have moments where we imagine what it would be like to do something totally different.

Even those of us that love our day jobs have moments where we imagine what it would be like to do something totally different. Maybe you'd be a great weathergirl or television producer? Maybe an architect or art gallery owner?

Portland-based Vocation Vacations is giving people a peek into life on the flip side by offering its clients a variety of two-day "mentorships" in fields from fashion to dude ranching and beyond.

For those of you dying to spend a few days in the wild world of fashion, here are just a few of the options:

* Perfect the art of the make-over in San Francisco, California and shadow style expert Kate Rice;

* Become a costume designer for New York stage plays;

* Bag your current career and head to Laguna Beach, California to try your hand at being a handbag designer;

* Go totally Hollywood and find a niche in the world of industry make-up artists.

Whatever your dream job, chances are they'll have a vacation package that suits your needs just perfectly. Be sure to send us a postcard!

The Quest For The Perfect Flat Iron

Besides mascara, the other thing I am constantly searching for is the best flat iron for my hair.

Besides mascara, the other thing I am constantly searching for is the best flat iron for my hair. I probably have about four that I have replaced for various reasons. I did a little research and of course, wanted to share with you.

According to my research, one of the best and safest flat irons for your hair is the Sedu Ionic Ceramic Flat Iron. Although it's pretty costly (Around $125.00), it smooths any type of hair, leaves no frizz and if blow dried straight first, this iron gives hair a shiny, perfect finish!

To read some tips on what to look for in the perfect flat iron read more

Hollywood Fashion Tape

No Nip Slips Here

Go ahead and wear the sexier dress that shows a little more skin but just make sure that nothing is going to fall out.

Go ahead and wear the sexier dress that shows a little more skin but just make sure that nothing is going to fall out. Lucky for us, celebs forget their fashion tape all the time and then provide us hours of entertainment with Nip Slips galore. Even one of our favorites, Rachel McAdams has fallen victim to this problem.

Good news for those of us who don't want to end up in the tabloids with our nip hanging out. This double sided Hollywood Tape is the perfect solution to the potential nip slip problem. Now you can go out looking fabulous and worry free!

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Victoria Beckham

It Bag Obsession - Prada Gauffre

What is it about bags that we are so obsessed with?

What is it about bags that we are so obsessed with? I guess it's the idea that you can never have a bad bag day. You can have a bad hair day, a fat day, or just a sad day but you can never go wrong with the perfect bag and we can never have too many. Once we finished drooling over our latest obsession that took months of patience to get off the wait list a new bag appears and we must have it. Our latest want is this fabulous Prada bag that both Victoria and Halle are already showing off. Madonna and Beyonce are also carrying it around these days.

Part of our mission as your new best friend and favorite fashion site is to let you know about the next IT bag as soon as possible so you can get on the wait list before the latest shipment arrives.

To learn more about the latest It Bag and see how even a man looks amazing carrying it read more

Shopbop

Come Shopping With Me - Fabulous Finds Online!

Who doesn't love to shop online?

Who doesn't love to shop online? I really don't think there is a better way to break up your day and plus it's much less exhausting than actually dragging yourself to the mall. Here is a fun summer outfit for a weekend away or an afternoon wedding that I put together from online-only stores:

DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Dress, $183.00 - Available at Net - A - Porter

Andre Assous Christy Espadrille, $105.00 - Available at Jildor Shoes

Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbag, $378.00 - Available at eLuxury

To see the coordinating sunglasses and jewelry, read more

Jennifer Aniston

I Want This Wardrobe: Jennifer Aniston in The Break-Up

We loved Jennifer Aniston's clothes in The Break-Up - she looked flawless in every scene!

We loved Jennifer Aniston's clothes in The Break-Up - she looked flawless in every scene! Below we've highlighted our favorite outfits Jen wore in the film, and who designed each fabulous piece.

White Button-Down Shirt, Calvin Klein Collection
Gold Leaf Necklace, Jennifer Meyer
Tank Chinoise Watch, Cartier

Fabulous Dress by Prada

More of Jen's perfect outfits so read more

Heidi Klum

Season 3 Project Runway -- Carry On!

For those of you who missed last week's premiere of Project Runway, here's a little wrap-up to keep you current for the water cooler... Fifteen new contestants were chosen from across the United States to curry the the favor of the four oracles of reality TV fashion: Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors.

For those of you who missed last week's premiere of Project Runway, here's a little wrap-up to keep you current for the water cooler...

Fifteen new contestants were chosen from across the United States to curry the the favor of the four oracles of reality TV fashion: Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors. The first challenge? To raid their posh Atlas New York apartments for every scrap of usable material and design something fabulous. Kate Spade was the guest judge this week. Keith won with a dress designed from a navy blue bedsheet. Stacey's white see-through dress ultimately got her the coveted award of "First One Booted."

But aside from the mundane details of who won/lost, here are the REALLY important highlights to know in order to catch up this week. read more

Handbags

Random Find: How To Be Earth Friendly and Fashionable

Sometimes all you want is a little bit of candy.

Sometimes all you want is a little bit of candy.

Ecoist.com has heard your prayers for a calorie-free (and eco-friendly!) version of our favorite guilty pleasure and offers this disco-fabulous clutch made entirely of recycled candy wrappers!

Or maybe in a belt...?

And maybe the wafting scent of the candy wrappers will keep you out of the candy aisle... for an extra hour or two...