Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Next Week!
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RIP Model Mia Amber Davis
May 10, 2011 – 11:26 pm | 4 Comments
RIP Model Mia Amber Davis

With profound sorrow, at my sister Ida’s request, I am letting all of her friends know that her BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER MIA AMBER DAVIS passed away a short while ago!!! I know it’s unbelievable!!! We are …

Hot Trend: Black-Tie Hairbands at MET 2011
May 9, 2011 – 8:45 am | 5 Comments
Hot Trend: Black-Tie Hairbands at MET 2011

Elettra Wiedemann 2011 MET Ball headband glam by Devin Toth, Ted Gibson Salon NYC

Last week we looked at fashionable, sporty headbands  for working out and casual wear, but did you ever think a headband could …

Events, Milwaukee: Donald J. Pliner at Boston Store Bayshore
May 6, 2011 – 8:31 am | 2 Comments
Events, Milwaukee: Donald J. Pliner at Boston Store Bayshore

Chicago-born Donald J. Pliner, that designer of footwear that is sexy but of wearable proportions, will be at Bayshore Boston Store tomorrow, May 7th, from 10am-3pm.  He’ll be showing his collection and providing consultations, discussing trends and – …

Last Chance to Win Tickets to Oprah
May 5, 2011 – 11:13 pm | One Comment
Last Chance to Win Tickets to Oprah

Like Oprah? Like her hairstylist Andre Walker’s facebook page for a chance to win tickets, airfare, luxe hotel accomodations and a meet & greet with Andre Walker himself.

I can’t believe I’ve lived here over a …

Chicago Events – Neiman Marcus, May 2011
May 5, 2011 – 10:42 pm | One Comment

May 1 – 8 Bejeweled
Join us to celebrate the beauty of jewelry during this event devoted to showcasing the latest collections.
Learn about the trends at our must-see trunk shows.
May 4 – Lana Trunk Show in …

Hot Trend: Headbands
May 5, 2011 – 9:35 am | 2 Comments
Hot Trend:  Headbands

No velour for you

Fashionable headbands are all the rage right now, but does that work when you are working out? Northshore Fitness guru Marcela Parea has been stopped all over town with these amazing …

Those Wedding Eyes: Kate Middleton Uses RevitaLash
May 2, 2011 – 7:25 pm | No Comment
Those Wedding Eyes: Kate Middleton Uses RevitaLash

Kate Middleton may have had good money paid for her manicured nails, but she took her makeup in her own hands for her special day.  She has a trademarked rimmed eyeliner for those gorgeous peepers, and …

Kate Middleton Royal Wedding: Why Bridesmaids Wear White
May 1, 2011 – 7:18 pm | 2 Comments
Kate Middleton Royal Wedding: Why Bridesmaids Wear White

Who’s That Girl?

Color for bridesmaids is a relatively new thing, an American thing in particular.  And while Kate and William switched many things up to be less traditional British and a little more red, white …

Royal Wedding: Philip Treacy Hats
April 29, 2011 – 7:13 am | 2 Comments
Royal Wedding: Philip Treacy Hats

Victoria Beckham in a Treacy hat. Sadly, David is wearing clothes.

Treacy created 36 new hats for the royal wedding and you can’t even count how many existing collections were raided for this occassion. Last year …

Kate Middleton Channels Grace Kelly, Ivanka Trump
April 29, 2011 – 7:01 am | No Comment
Kate Middleton Channels Grace Kelly, Ivanka Trump

The stories of the “shocking, plunging neckline” are greatly exaggerated, but there was a good slice of V showing.  Kate Middleton’s dress looked surprisingly like a cross between Grace Kelly (appropriate) and Ivanka Trump’s, and …