Archive for the 'Style & Beauty' Category

Get Great Prices on Your Favorite Bath & Body Works Products

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

It’s that time of year again… time for the semi-annual sale at Bath and Body Works. I don’t know about you, but I’m excited.
I haven’t always been a huge fan of B&BW, but they have recently started carrying more brands and improving the quality of some of their higher end products. Of course, with that […]

Summer Wedding Guide

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

If it’s June, it must be wedding season, and your invitations are probably already stacking up in the mail. No one wants to miss a wedding, but with summer airfares, gas prices, and hotel fees (not to mention the gifts!), it can get a bit expensive. To make sure you look fabulous at each event […]

Shoes That Grow With Your Child

Monday, June 11th, 2007

Attention all parents! Your days of buying new shoes every few weeks for your little tykes is over. Forget worrying that you’re crunching their tiny toes. With INCHworm shoes, the shoe grows with your child’s foot! The technology in this footwear allows it to morph into three consecutive sizes. For example, an 11-12 INCHworm […]

Closing In On Closet Clutter

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

In most cases, the biggest contributor to closet clutter (other than dirty clothes) is shoes. The next time you open your closet and find yourself surrounded by shoe clutter, try this organization technique, which can be used in any cluttered area of your home:
Evacuate the area. First, remove all footwear from the closet. Create a […]

Compact Shoe Storage Ideas

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

For those of us who love shoes, storage is an important issue. We all want to keep our precious purchases clean, safe, orderly and protected — but what can you do when there’s little space available? For dorms, apartments, or homes with tiny closets, consider these space-saving options:
Overdoor Storage
This storage option is one I […]

Keep cool in summer black

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Even though the temperature’s rising, you don’t have to give up basic black. Keep cool
this summer in the shadowy hue by remembering these simple hints:
1. Keep it light. Choose airy fabrics like cotton, silk or jersey and forego heavy threads like wool, velvet and leather.
2. Short ‘n’ sweet. If you’re going to wear black, hemlines […]

New At-Home Peel for Clearer, Younger Skin

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Interested in having a peel done but not quite at the age where you really need/want to spend a big chunk of money on it? Many companies have introduced at-home peels, including Avon. Avon has recently revamped their Anew Clinical Peel, which previously won Allure Best of Beauty 2005 - Reader’s Choice Best Peel, Wall […]

Oscar, Proenza Schouler take top prize at CFDA Awards

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary Monday night, honoring fashion giants and newbies alike.
Ralph Lauren received the council’s first-ever American Fashion Legend Award, a not-too-shabby nod to the creative genius and quality-driven man who has helped American fashion remain in the big leagues with its flashier, and perhaps […]

Safety Concerns About Wheeled Footwear

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

In the kids market, the popularity of shoes with wheels built into the heels is taking off. Most kids love to glide around the kitchen floor in their socks, so it makes sense that wheeled footwear was bound to make it big. But after a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, some are […]

What Are Espadrilles?

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

It’s a funny name for a super fun summer shoe! Espadrilles are characterized by a flexible, fabric upper and a heel of rope. They can be flat or wedged, and many have long laces that tie around the ankle. Open or closed-toed, solid or patterned, espadrilles are definitely a shoe made for your summer wardrobe.
If […]