I may be allergic to cats, but that hasn’t stopped me from pledging my undying love to Hello Kitty — after all, who can resists a sassy feline with a dashing bow?
They say one is the loneliest number — and no one knows that better than a footwear designer, whose very livelihood is contingent upon the design and construction of a perfect pair.
As the Comme des Garçons brand name implies — the phrase means “like the boys” in French — the fashion label (which is actually Japanese in origin) specializes in androgynous fare with an experimental, quirky, artsy, and somewhat naughty vibe.
The box in which the new Jimmy Choo FLASH Eau de Parfum ($75 for 2 fl.
For Spring/Summer 2013, the bright lip trend of seasons past continues but with a cheeky little twist: instead of ultra-shiny, frosted, or satin finishes, the emphasis is on matte, velvety textures (as seen at the Prada, Gucci, Giles, Jason Wu, and Burberry Prorsum shows).
With Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby reboot proving to be box office gold, style aficionados are looking back nearly 100 years to the era when Art Deco architecture, interior design, and fashion reigned supreme: the 1920s.
Before I start telling you chicas about all the summer makeup you’ll want to pack in your weekender bags, I’ve got one last bit of unfinished spring beauty business.
About a month ago, my skin started staging what could best be described as a massive temper tantrum — the skincare equivalent of a 2-year-old throwing himself on the floor at the supermarket, banging his little fists on the ground, rolling around, kicking the floor, crying hysterically and screeching at eardrum-bursting levels.
For years now, I’ve been touting the wonders of Pacifica’s phthalate-free, all-natural fragrances (available in spray, solid, and roll-on form), and its vast array of incredibly moisturizing, lightweight, gorgeously scented all-natural body butters, available in such irresistible scents as Hawaiian Ruby Guava (my personal fave), California Star Jasmine, Brazilian Mango Grapefruit (a close second in the race for my heart), Island Vanilla, French Lilac, and Tahitian Gardenia.
Talk about having the Midas touch!
