Tonight: Gaga & Beyonce Video Debut
March 11, 2010 – 8:37 pm | No Comment

Gaga & Beyonce Video Debut: Telephone 9pm PST Or you can just watch it here, now

Beyonce looks delish with the gorgeous cat eyes, and Betty bangs.

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Do You Want to Be Macy’s Fashion Director?
March 11, 2010 – 7:07 am | One Comment

Ok, that’s a bit of a tease, but you can have a swing at creating the ultimate outfits over the next 30 or so days – and win big!

Macy’s Fashion Director is every Polyvore addict’s delight.  On the daily, a social opportunity presents itself.  How will you dress for the occassion?  Mix and match items from Macy’s Spring 2010 collections to reveal your personal taste and your stylistic savvy. Submit your ensemble, and you’ve entered for a chance to win a $500 gift card.  Every single day through April 6th.

Twitter darlings Rachel Roy and Clinton Kelly, Donald Trump and Martha Stewart, are among the top stylemakers assisting with the promotional challenges.

Here is a sample of a look I put together this morning based on the challenge “You’re having dinner with your husband’s boss tonight.  What are you going to wear?”

MacysBossDinnerI’m curious whether my husband is supposed to know about the dinner, but let’s not get hung up on the details.

OUTFIT

Spring is around the corner but we’ve got a chill in the air.  I started with this beautiful brown Anne Klein Belted Linen Jacket ($129).  I wanted a bit of structure because it is a business related event, but also thinking about my guy’s actual boss, and after hours events, there is some casual room to play.

Next I selected the neutral Tommy Hilfiger Whitney Pants ($59.50). This gave me the freedom to move two different directions:

1) Early evening dinner would allow for the Michael Kors One-Shoulder Sweater ($89.50).  With jacket it is still conservative enough to pull off, but the gorgeously muted yellow and soft 80’s shape will still keep one feeling feminine.

2) If festivities are to move into later evening then I am all for the Michael Kors Sequined Tank.  The pattern is visually interesting, the color keeps a monochromatic feel, and the sequins add a little spark under the jacket.

ACCESSORIES

I toyed with the gorgeous Rachel Roy Python Woven Clutch, but it was too much metallic with the tank.  The Steve Madden Ruffled Crossbody Bag (which I would not wear crossbody, btw) added interesting texture while being a matte metallic.

For the same reason, I took a pass on some of the brighter metals in jewelry and instead zoned in on these fabulous yellow block bracelets.  A pop of color that compliments either top selection.

Obviously your outfit will vary depending on the “dinner” you have envisioned.

Vote AND try your had at your own outfit.  Every day through April 6th.

Tricks of the Trade: Young Nails Magic Wand
March 10, 2010 – 2:57 am | 3 Comments
Tricks of the Trade: Young Nails Magic Wand

After my OPI Pusherguard Cuticle Pusher disappeared (some blame it on the ghost at work – more on that later) I was hard pressed to find another tool that would so gently push and clean …

Video: New Dork
March 10, 2010 – 2:26 am | No Comment
Chanel’s London Reveal of A/W 10 polish
March 9, 2010 – 5:23 am | No Comment
Chanel’s London Reveal of A/W 10 polish

London’s bad girl manicurist, Sophie Robson, reveals Chanel’s Jade Rose release for A/W 10.  What do you think?

Shaving 101 with Gents founder Nicole Sommer
March 9, 2010 – 4:27 am | 3 Comments
Shaving 101 with Gents founder Nicole Sommer

What do most men have wrong when it comes to shaving (not using a proper lotion, shaving too quickly, not replacing blades often enough, etc.)?
Nearly 80% of men say shaving irritates their skin with …

Chicago Events, Neiman Marcus Wk March 8-14
March 9, 2010 – 3:28 am | One Comment
Chicago Events, Neiman Marcus Wk March 8-14

March 11 – 13 Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin Spring Trunk Shows
From fashion’s most revered shoe designers come their fabulous footwear looks for Spring 2010. See what the creative masterminds have designed to …

Oscars 2010: Zoe Saldana
March 8, 2010 – 12:57 am | No Comment
Oscars 2010: Zoe Saldana

At best, this Givenchy dress reminds me that the Olympics and Carnivale (well, South America) are hand in hand for the first time, evah.
I don’t know what happened to the purple dress mojo – see …

Oscars 2010: Vera Farmiga – Best Dressed – modern trend
March 8, 2010 – 12:22 am | No Comment
Oscars 2010: Vera Farmiga – Best Dressed – modern trend

Vera Farmiga stole the show, hands down, in this deep pink gown by Marchesa.  The ruffles were the mod touch for the night, and the gown absolutely flows over her body like a dream.  Her …

Oscars 2010: Cameron Diaz – Best Dressed – traditional
March 8, 2010 – 12:05 am | One Comment
Oscars 2010: Cameron Diaz – Best Dressed – traditional

A vision of loveliness.  Cameron Diaz brought the nude look via dress by Oscar de la Renta and carried the red on lips and nails, which was stunning.
Let’s not forget the lovely coif.  After a …

She’s Got the Look: Diane Kruger’s Updo
March 7, 2010 – 11:59 pm | No Comment
She’s Got the Look: Diane Kruger’s Updo

Oscars 2010 was the year of editorialized hair, which meant a lot of slick backed looks with (read: frizz). Diane Krueger had one of the prettiest takes – somewhat intricate with braids and ponytails and …

Oscars 2010: Charlize Theron – Worst Dressed (ouch)
March 7, 2010 – 11:56 pm | No Comment
Oscars 2010: Charlize Theron – Worst Dressed (ouch)

The colors are perfect.
So is the face and body.
But the addition of those rosettes adorning each boobage like oversized pasties is all wrong for Academy Awards night.
The back was ambitious but looked like it …