Posts for August 30th 2006

Jewelry

Fab Site: Trunkshop

Trunkshop is the online equivalent of a neighborhood boutique that stocks great jewelry by local designers.

Trunkshop is the online equivalent of a neighborhood boutique that stocks great jewelry by local designers. In fact, founder Casey Coyle started the site because she was frustrated by the jewelry available at most retail chains. Now, Trunkshop showcases accessories by a number of up-and-coming jewelry designers. A far cry from homemade-looking crafts, the finely made pieces on Trunkshop look way more expensive than they actually are. Here's a look at some of the highlights.

Fruiti De Mare Necklace, $150, available here.

Three more looks, so read more

Breath Palette

31 Flavors of Toothpaste

Breath Palette naturally derived toothpastes are a radical departure from your run-of-the-mill mint.

Breath Palette naturally derived toothpastes are a radical departure from your run-of-the-mill mint. In an attempt to make tooth brushing more of a treat, Breath Palette's products come in 31 wildly different flavors, including green tea, cafe au lait, Indian curry, and blueberry. The company promises that the bizarre tastes will still leave your mouth feeling fresh and clean.

Now, for a limited time only, you can get all of the varieties together, in the Deluxe 31-Flavor Toothpaste Kit, available here for $160. If 31 flavors seems a tad excessive, you can also buy just one tube in the flavor of you choice for $4.49 here.

Daytime Dresses

Adorable Dresses for Daytime

Dresses are great going-out attire, but why limit the super-comfy look to after-dark activities?

Dresses are great going-out attire, but why limit the super-comfy look to after-dark activities? Try throwing on a cute, casual jersey dress for a trip to the grocery store, or don a professional one-piece in place of work separates. With layering and leggings so hot this fall, dresses are a great way to transition from the hot summer months into the cooler autumn ones. Here are some great daytime dresses for various occasions.

For a Day of Shopping

Miss Sixty Soundgarden Dress, $149, available here

Gina Michele Long Sleeve Cotton Dress, $106, available here

For office, supermarket, and just bumming around dresses, read more

Jessica Simpson

Come Fab Finding With Me: A Bold Black Hobo

As a reliable, everyday handbag, it's hard to beat a basic but bold black hobo like the one Jessica Simpson was carrying the other day at LAX.

As a reliable, everyday handbag, it's hard to beat a basic but bold black hobo like the one Jessica Simpson was carrying the other day at LAX.

This Etro bag, available for $1,105 here is pretty similar but lacking the great woven detail on Jess's.

Let's all go Fab Finding for a hobo like Jess's — or, better yet, the very same bag. Be sure to come back and tell us all what you found! To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. Also, we've added some all-new features to Fab Finds, which you can read all about here. To see some of my favorite online stores to try, read more

Payless

Payless Goes Upscale

Payless ShoeSource has been selling some surprisingly cute shoes lately.

Payless ShoeSource has been selling some surprisingly cute shoes lately. Now, it's jumping on the designer-fashions-for-less trend forged by Target and other stores. On Sept. 6, the discount shoe retailer will begin selling an exclusive line designed by Laura Poretzky, of the New York based sportswear line Abaete. Called Abaete for Payless and priced between $25 to $45, the shoes will be available online and at select Payless stores. I can't wait to get my feet in a pair.

Thanks to Kaciegrrl for the tip!

San Francisco Fashion Week Designer: Pink Elf

Arun Nevader/WireimageWith her Pink Elf label, Bay Area fashion designer Kaushie Adiseshan set out to create what she calls "easy glamour," using pieces so singularly stunning there's no need to mix and match.

Arun Nevader/WireimageArun Nevader/WireimageWith her Pink Elf label, Bay Area fashion designer Kaushie Adiseshan set out to create what she calls "easy glamour," using pieces so singularly stunning there's no need to mix and match. For her Spring 2007 collection, which debuted at San Francisco Fashion Week, the Bombay, India, native blends exotic Eastern inspiration with 1970s disco flash.

To see some of the highlights from Pink Elf's runway show, read more

Eye Shadow Palette

Fabulous Fall Eye Shadow Palettes

The Pop Beauty Eye Class Eye Shadow Palette is a fantastic fall choice for a gal on the go.

The Pop Beauty Eye Class Eye Shadow Palette is a fantastic fall choice for a gal on the go. For $32, you get 12 different shadows, which can also double as liners and brow filler. Packaged in a cool metallic wallet, it could even be masqueraded in an evening bag. This particular palette is best suited for brown eyes, but there are two others created for green and blue eyes. Buy it here.

The Two Faced Limited Edition Liquif-Eye Shadow Collection Palette is another amazing 12-shadow palette, and this one also includes their eye shadow transformer, Liquif-Eye, which turns any powder shadow into a creamy, vibrant liquid liner. Two Faced has also doubled the pigment in their shadows so they are twice as bold and should last twice as long. Buy it here for $32.50

For one more eye shadow palette read more

Carry-On Bags

Grab a Weekend Bag

I know, I know, it's only Wednesday, but I'm already looking forward to the Labor Day Weekend.

I know, I know, it's only Wednesday, but I'm already looking forward to the Labor Day Weekend. And an excellent weekend getaway deserves a great weekend bag. The ideal suitcase should be small enough to act as an airplane carry on but big enough to hold a pair of dressy shoes or sandals and a few essential mix and match clothing elements, such as a dress and a few tops. Here are some fabulous looks to try:

The wide, boxy shape of this Barneys Classic Carry-On Duffel is ideal for stuffing with just a few key pieces and the necessary cosmetics. You can buy it here for $445.

If you tend to pack a heavier load, look like a wayward urbanite while wheeling around this Liz Claiborne Luggage Soho Metallic Wheeled Weekender, available here for $129.99.

Many mores options, so read more

Sunglasses

Roberto Cavalli Serpent Shield Sunglasses: Love It or Hate It?

Well, they are oversized, they're made in Italy, and they have a very high designer pricetag.

Well, they are oversized, they're made in Italy, and they have a very high designer pricetag. But I'm not sure these Roberto Cavalli Serpent Shield Sunglasses have much else going for them. I could be wrong, though. What do you guys think? Tell us if you love them or hate them. If you love 'em, you can buy them here for $420.

Beauty Tools

The Essential Beauty Toolkit

To supplement all of the gentle facial cleansers and soft blush colors, every beauty toolkit needs some serious hardware.

To supplement all of the gentle facial cleansers and soft blush colors, every beauty toolkit needs some serious hardware. Here are the top tools you need to stay looking fabulous.

TWEEZERS
Tweezerman Slant Tweezers, $20, available here. By far the most precise tweezers around.

COMPLEXION BRUSH
Oval Acrylic Face Brush, $6, available here. Soft-bristled brush deep cleans with a light touch.

Two other essentials, so read more