Silver

Casa Quickie: Try Toothpaste
Toothpaste

Casa Quickie: Try Toothpaste

Out of silver polish?
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Out of silver polish? In a pinch? You can use white toothpaste to clean the tarnish off your silver instead! Just run the silver under warm water and work the paste into a foam and then rinse it off. Since the toothpaste is more abrasive than polish, a little goes a long way — you don't need to use much. And, if there are any stubborn black spots in nooks and crannies, you can actually use a toothbrush (an old one) to get rid of them.

Technicolor Toys: Silver Gadgets and Accessories
Shopping

Technicolor Toys: Silver Gadgets and Accessories

There's a silver lining to all lustrous and grayish gadgets outside of their technical function — they are sleek, sophisticated, and sexy.
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There's a silver lining to all lustrous and grayish gadgets outside of their technical function — they are sleek, sophisticated, and sexy. From the aluminum MacBook Pro and MacBook Air to the cheeky Clocky chrome to the practical but chic BlackBerry Curve, silver gadgets are professional, androgynous, and attractive. To see some of my favorite gleaming gizmos, check out the selection below.


We're going to show you a whole rainbow of gadgets, gizmos, and accessories this month to support creative back-to-school shopping, so log on tomorrow to see what bright delights we showcase!

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I Love Your ShopStyle: Killer Color Combo
Shopping

I Love Your ShopStyle: Killer Color Combo

Right when I saw ddtigreiss's creation, I said, "What a killer color combo."
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Right when I saw ddtigreiss's creation, I said, "What a killer color combo." Think about it — on their own, black, orange, and silver are great, but put them together and BAM! In this pairing, black lends seriousness, silver shine, and orange vivaciousness. One hue would not be the same without the other . . . it's a ménage à trois, for colors.



Jil Sander at ShopStyle

Organization

How-To: Keep Your Flatware Drawer Tidy

Over the holidays, some of my friends housesat for us for a few days.
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Williams-Sonoma at ShopStyle

Over the holidays, some of my friends housesat for us for a few days. When I have someone stay at my house, I try to make it as tidy and welcoming as possible, and one of my go-to tasks is tidying and cleaning the flatware drawer. It's rather disconcerting, in my opinion, to open a drawer, looking for a spoon for your ice cream, and find yourself staring at a messy and crumb-filled flatware drawer.


To see my tips for keeping your flatware drawer tidy, read more

One Room Two Ways: Sitting Areas in Silver and Gold
Living Rooms

One Room Two Ways: Sitting Areas in Silver and Gold

Silver and gold are perfect colors for decking out your pad for a New Year's Eve party, and you can continue the theme into 2009 by creating a sitting area that echoes those glam metallics.
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Silver and gold are perfect colors for decking out your pad for a New Year's Eve party, and you can continue the theme into 2009 by creating a sitting area that echoes those glam metallics.

Jayson Home & Garden at ShopStyle


For my silver seating area, I relied on white and plum tones to offset the blingy silver. The look of this sitting area is refined, feminine, and warm, even though the colors are cool. My favorite piece, by far, is the Timber Table ($235), whose faux bois pattern looks surprisingly fresh when it's interpreted in lucite.

To go for the gold, read more

Inspired: Jean Harlow
Glamour

Inspired: Jean Harlow

Film actress Jean Harlow was America's sex symbol of the 1930s.
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Film actress Jean Harlow was America's sex symbol of the 1930s. Also known as the "Platinum Blonde" and the "Blonde Bombshell," this glamorous, gorgeous woman embodied Hollywood glamour. Starring in such films as Red Dust and Platinum Blonde, she appeared onscreen beside leading men Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, and James Cagney.

This actress, whose personal life was marked by tragedy, was absolutely magnetic onstage and onscreen, and the immense force of her personality is still evident today, with stars such as Gwen Stefani emulating her look (Stefani, in fact, played Harlow in The Aviator). And of course, we know what Nicole Ritchie named her little girl. As a small homage to this glamorous woman, I thought I'd put together a Hollywood-Harlow-worthy look.

To see my room, read more

Shiny Silver Exclusives at Chanel on Robertson
Chanel

Shiny Silver Exclusives at Chanel on Robertson

I knew I'd never seen these shiny silver Chanel flats when I was there for the opening party in LA.
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I knew I'd never seen these shiny silver Chanel flats when I was there for the opening party in LA. They definitely caught my eye, with their streamlined, silver beauty, and as it turns out they are exclusive to the new Chanel store. These flats and a silver Timeless Classic Handbag. The flats are $595, and the handbag is $2,495 for the small and $2,850 for the large. Far out prices for far out Chanel gear. If you're willing to take the plunge call 800-550-0005 to order.

To get a closer look at this exclusive Chanel collection, read more

Fab Redux: Silver Streak
Vintage

Fab Redux: Silver Streak

What better complements a tan — or rather, tan feet — than a fresh pair of vintage Via Spiga mini wedges?
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What better complements a tan — or rather, tan feet — than a fresh pair of vintage Via Spiga mini wedges? These dudes are $36 buy it now, or best offer. I have a pair of vintage interwoven leather Via Spiga sandals, and they're really cool and unique. For those of you who do buy vintage shoes and are a size 7, consider yourself served.