A friend send me the following comments, all supposedly made in 1957. They show that no matter what the year, we're never really satisfied with how things are "today." They might make you feel better about the state of things, today. Just imagine the things that bother you in 2102, and how your ... [ Read More ]
Archives for March 2012
From the Studio to the Club, Fanny Wang’s 2000 Series Rocks Your World
When I first heard the name: Fanny Wang Headphone Co. I couldn't help but snicker--a little bit. "Franny Wang? -- really?!" But then I tried the headphones, and the snickering immediately stopped. Anyone who cares about the sound that comes from their ipod, iphone or tablet knows that it's the ... [ Read More ]
Get a Truly Great, Glizty Gloss: YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain
There is nothing more alluring than perfectly colored, shiny lips. But there's nothing less lovely than smudged or faded lip color, of color that has found it's way into the tiny crevices around the lips. That is a thing of the past, now that we have YSL Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain Lip ... [ Read More ]
Demeter Fragrance Library Fragrances for Spring and Beyond
In Greek mythology, the Olympian Goddess Demeter, was the Goddess of the harvest. She was credited with teaching humans how to grow, preserve, and prepare grain, and was also thought to be responsible for the fertility of the land. But the name Demeter is also now widely ... [ Read More ]
Lighten Up With Spring Makeup from@Aveda, Essence Cosmetics, @SueDevittBeauty, LipToxyl, @NyxCosmetics
When the Spring arrives everything lightens up, with sheer formulas and colors that look like Easter eggs and sheer tingts of spring flowers. One great collection, from Aveda for Spring/Summer 2012 is called: "Sea Blossoms." The sea-centric tones are in pastel pinks, corals, violets and blues, ... [ Read More ]
Spring: for a Tribal Sportswear Tunic
Warmer weather is definitely coming, and with it, the chance to "lighten up" both in terms of layering your clothing. Lighter, breathable fabrics, and bright bold colors, are a must-have for the season.A tunic is the perfect cover up if you've been indulging a bit too much during the chilly ... [ Read More ]
Bounce Back into Younger Skin
One of the ways you can tell a person is “of a certain age” is by the tell-tale downward droop of their skin. As you age, skin loses volume, as collage and elastin (and gravity) start pulling your skin, downward. It doesn’t matter how good the rest of your body looks, if you've got skin that isn't ... [ Read More ]
SPRING: for Unique and Affordable Jewelry
If you ask a woman what she'd like most for a gift, the answer is very likely to be: "jewelry." Luckily, jewelry comes in all sizes, personalities, and prices. For Spring, and for Mother's Day, here are some to consider that are affordable, beautiful, and unique: Juicy Couture is already loved ... [ Read More ]
Oooh, Love to Love You, Lesters & Now, Lesters.com
My mother believed that good quality, fashionable clothes were essential. I remember her taking me shopping, to show me what to look for once I was old enough to shop for myself. One of the stores she took me to for clothes was Lesters, in Brooklyn. It was the store fashion conscious moms shopped ... [ Read More ]
Hair is one of the “Fashion Stars” Thanks to Suave Beauty
When designers are thinking about their runway show for the next season, one of the elements that have to consider, along with makeup and nails, is the hair look. While the clothes are the "fashion stars," a good hair look that expresses the designer's vision for the clothes, can help spell success ... [ Read More ]