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For United Bamboo's Spring 2012 show, Shiseido's artistic director, Dick Page, was able to create the chicest of shimmery makeup looks without a smudge or fallen fleck in sight. Of the smoky palette, Page quipped, "It doesn't budge; it's bulletproof." But just how did he keep such a dramatic, particle-heavy look from moving southward? It's all in the formula and technique. To create a solid base Read more
Contemporary designer United Bamboo debuted a floral print suit in their Pre-Fall collection. I love florals, but it's usually associated with soft, flowy things rather than a structured pant and jacket. It's certainly a more retro, whimsical take on a traditional work uniform. What do you think — would you rock it? United Bamboo Floral Print Suit: Love It or Hate It? Love it: Read more
The standards for beauty have truly reached impossible heights. Now, not only do you have to be uberthin to be considered beautiful, you can't even be human! Replacing stick-thin human models with feline ones, fashion line United Bamboo has given new meaning to "cat walk" with its limited edition 2010 calendar featuring little furries modeling its ready-to-wear line. (In case you're wondering Read more
United Bamboo recently went e-commerce, and it already has a respectable sale going on — a Spring/Summer section and a Fall/Winter one. As expected, the former displays airy pieces, while the latter has heavy coats. There are lots of of truly unique items to be had, but this United Bamboo Dark Gray Beaded Tunic ($140, originally $465) is particularly divine. You can wear it bare-legged, over Read more
I'm a huge fan of United Bamboo, but it's so hard finding their stuff outside NYC. Lucky for me and fellow fans, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. The brand has just launched a new site complete with online shopping for ladies and gents. Like its clothing, the site is clean, minimal, and modern. Each section is categorized for easy searching and there's also a hefty sale going on. I think Read more
I always enjoy United Bamboo shows because the clothing is forward-thinking. At today's show, the makeup was just as innovative, featuring a double-toned effect on eyes. In creating this look, Dick Page, Artistic Director of Shiseido The Makeup, referred to how teenage girls experiment with makeup. "It's probably more like what teenage girls of my generation would have liked, back in the 1700s," Read more
Tobi is currently holding a massive sale and like all the others we feature, it's definitely worth exploring. Among the selections are dresses, jackets, skirts, pants and footwear from brands like Milly, Opening Ceremony, Helmut Lang, and Rachel Pally. Tulip skirts like this United Bamboo Hexagon Skirt ($211, originally $429) are extremely fashion-forward so be sure to add it to your cart along Read more
One of the the more print inducing trends on the Spring runways was Going Tribal. An array of batik prints, nature-inspired, exotic and tropical prints will provide fabulous fashion fare. DKNY went tribal with a more subdued palette, youthful shapes, and obi belts; Oscar de la Renta knows how to deliver tribal to purveyors of luxury, and Diane von Furstenberg's "Under the Volcano" theme gave way Read more
Yesterday, surrealist artist Andrew Baines staged an art installation consisting of eight clotheslines accompanied by eight "moms" hanging the wash on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. The project was meant to highlight the loss of backyard space that many families experience due to high-density living — but for me, it also highlighted the need to review some tips for air drying our laundry. Read more
Here's a post from OnSugar blog House of Anais: A recent top designer tip was to give your kitchen personality. A lovely idea and well done here with the stars, red accents, and geometric patterns. If only I can come up with a similar theme that does well the kitchen of my rental house with medium brown units, dark green marble-effect countertops, yellow walls, and light bamboo floors. I love Read more
