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Reiss: A new Spring favorite
14 years ago
For those of you who have been living under a rock like I have, I am very pleased to introduce you to Reiss. A 40 year old London based retailer, with 100 stores worldwide, and this season has proven to be favorites of celebrities (like Kate Middleton and Olivia Palermo) and fashionista’s all over the globe.
My favorite part of this new found goldmine is the 1971 Reiss collection. There are just the right elements from the 70’s, mixed with sexy and modern pieces that will definitely liven up any Spring wardrobe.
I love that the entire 1971 collection is classic, with a little edge, but extremely wearable. I’m looking forward to checking out Reiss in the future and hopefully one day stumbling across one of the actual stores!
All Girls Are Princesses
14 years ago
Every girl loves the idea of wearing a crown; whether it’s adjoined in jewels or flowers the thought always brings up fairy tale endings, which have stuck with me for years. Yesterday I desperately needed a break from my homework and decided to embrace the little girl in me by making a floral crown of my very own (click here for instructions how). It was a quick and easy project which turned out to be the absolute perfect afternoon getaway. Clearly it doesn’t take much to make me happy, and as one of my all time favorite icons once said, “Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.”- Marilyn Monroe
American Idol: Top 7
14 years ago
The night started out with the eliminated contestants singing Pink’s “So What.” Which at first I thought was a pathetic song choice. I mean I understood that they were trying to convey the message of not caring about elimination but most of them can’t honestly be saying ‘so what’ to their departure. At times I find myself to be some what of a harsh critic so I watched it back this morning and I ended up actually finding it to be sort of cute and charming. The girls kicked butt on the song but Paul just seemed awkward on the stage singing that song with a group of girls. Anyway back to whats important… the performances.
The judges were in the mood to critique last night. They started off being a little harsh on Scotty. Just a couple weeks ago Randy proclaimed that he “wasn’t just a one trick pony.” Clearly country is his lane and to think that he is capable of succeeding in any other genre is just stupid. I don’t always understand the judges comments when it comes to him, they are always all about him. I was really surprised to see their response to him last night because I kind of liked it. Either way Scotty is going to just fine when he gets eliminated. His voice is so smooth and perfect for country. While the performance last night of Leann Rimes, “Swingin” could have been slightly corny, I thought it was cute. I was smiling and I ultimately decided that I probably would go see a Scotty McCreery concert.
Gosh, and James. Sometimes I just don’t know what to say about him because I just don’t get it. And if someone wants to enlighten me on the attraction to him I’m truly interested. Usually I blame my problem with him on my general taste of music. But I love Muse & I love that song… but coming from James, I just wasn’t buying it. He has talent, I’m not denying that whatsoever. Maybe his run on American Idol is too soon following Adam Lambert. I’m waiting for him to grow on me, but time is running out.
Casey received another standing ovation, another thing I don’t understand. It’s not that I thought his performance was bad, but I have to wonder what’s happening in the studio audience because I am always finding their reaction to be slightly excessive. I’m not sure that I loved him turning that pop/rock song all the way over to rock. It’s good in the sense that he made it his own. He seems to always show a little aggression while on stage. Personally I would like to see him loosen up and show his goofy side a little more.
Let’s switch gears over to what I really enjoyed. Haley’s performance may have been lacking in stage presence quality. Visually I didn’t find it appealing with her mark on the stage behind the judges table. However vocally by far the best of the night. She picked a really tough Adele song but did a great job. I’m really pulling for her to make it through to at least top 3. Personally I want her to win it.
I want to see Lauren get a little more confidence. It’s getting down to the tough part of the competition and I think her lack of confidence has played in her favor for awhile. But people aren’t going to sympathize with her much longer. She’s great and she needs to believe it. The audience doesn’t want to always feel like they are reassuring someone. We need someone that knows they can be a star and be great. I think if Lauren won she would probably be the most excited and appreciative. So I’m pulling for the ladies.
So who is going home?
Stefano showed a different side last night but I think it might finally be the end of the road for him (no pun intended, really!). Or Jacob, he may get some sympathy votes but I’m guessing not enough. I do feel a little cold hearted to say that I wasn’t feeling his performance last night. A huge part of me does not want to down play his emotions but I feel like the past couple weeks he’s been making excuses for his subpar performances. I also really am not a fan of divas. It’s hard to tell if his emotion is sincere or for the sympathy votes. So maybe I’m being crude, but I think I have a pretty honest reaction. It’s time for him to go. If I had to guess a bottom three I would say Stefano, Jacob, and Scotty.
You need to know: BobbePin.com
14 years ago
BobbePin is the place to find affordable indie fashions from around the world. It is also the place to nab those in demand boho-chic fashions.
It all started with the search for a great top at an affordable price. Then we thought, ‘Every woman should be able to find the same thing. So we started BobbePin as the place to find not just great tops and tees but also fabulous fashions like the trendy boho-chic style, said BobbePin co-founder Dawn Wheeler.
BobbePin features fashions by designers who are changing the way audiences look at fashion through their commitment to ecologically friendly practices. Some of the emerging brands carried at BobbePin are: J Shoes, Sandra Ingrish, Mur Monoreno and my personal favorite Oaklandish.
About BobbePin
Founded by two professional women disenchanted with the mall options for great fashion products, BobbePin offers cutting edge men’s and women’s fashions and accessories. Bobbepin’s mission is to provide great quality, great prices, and great service. BobbePin also likes to give back with a commitment to donating five percent of sales to charity. Visit www.bobbepin.com.
“One of the most exciting things about our company is that many of the fashions we offer are locally made and in turn help support local communities. Most of the designers we showcase use sustainable or reusable materials. So it’s also something that we can feel good about and our customers can feel good about,” Wheeler said.
Here are some hot items to pick up at BobbePin.com.
Piko 1988’s Vintage V Neck $22.00. This tank top is a free-flowing top that is longer in the back with gathered stitching. Great with jeans or a skirt it brings summer back. 100% Rayon.
Monoreno Boho Chic Dress $50.00. This beautiful soft and sheer calf length free-flowing white dress with charcoal color accent. Pair it with soft heels or flats. Model is wearing size S. 100% cotton, length 41”. Available in white with charcoal accent.
Monoreno Hooded Jacket $36.00. This hooded jacket is so soft and durable it provides endless versatility. It has a front zipper, 2 breast pockets, 2 mid-section pockets, elastic waist, drawstring hem and tabbed sleeves just say cool & casual ! It is 100% Cotton and so soft you can wear it as a jacket or just as a top! Must have! Length 22″.
Like sugar and spice
14 years ago
As seen on the Spring 2011 runways, lace and frilly skirts are making a comeback. I love the sweetness of the lace, but I’m not really a girly-girl, so wearing all-over lace is out of the question. One of my favorite trends this season is pairing a little lace with tougher/masculine pieces (especially leather).
Lace mixed with leather is the perfect combination, something a little sweet with something unexpected, which creates a savvy mix that is both bold and chic.
Heavy Duty Concealers
14 years ago
One cosmetic I can’t do without is a heavy-duty concealer. You see, once upon a time I got a very bad sunburn in my face and the aftermath resulted in a huge sunspot right below my right eye on the cheekbone area. To add insult to injury the dark circles under my eyes tend to join with the sunspot giving me an appearance I just don’t like.
And here comes the concealer to the rescue. Before I started experimenting with concealers I used to cover my sunspot on pictures with a dab of Photoshop. Lately I haven’t had to resort to that trick, even though I know my sunspot is down there somewhere, then again I have been trying on better concealers.
To show my commitment to get the best concealers, I went into Sephora without a trace of makeup so the clerks could see what they were dealing with and offer their expert advice. And if it wasn’t for them, I would never have checked some of these brands. The following are some of the brands I liked and the one that’s won my loyalty.
Almay
Smart Shade Anti-Aging Concealer
The great thing about this concealer is that it’s muti-purpose. Light weight, matches your skin tone, fights the signs of aging and it has SPF 20. This product is great for minor corrections, works well with any foundation. For major cover-up you would need to pile it on, which defeats the purpose of trying to look flawless.
Stila
Perfecting Concealer
Now talk about heavy duty! This concealer is capable of covering a dark mole, it leaves a semi-matte finish and it did a great job covering my imperfections. The only thing about this concealer was that I found it to be too thick. Other than that I loved it.
Make Up For Ever
HD Concealer
This product was created for those of us who try to get in front of the camera as much as possible in order to keep adding more pics to our Facebook profiles. They can explain it better than me:
The MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Complexion products use innovative formulas to create a new generation of make up which is both invisible on HD cameras and to the naked eye. The HD Concealer covers imperfections and creates a “soft focus” effect around the eye area for a natural, radiant look.
The HD Concealer can be applied with a built-in silicone brush. On this product I will need to do more testing and comparisons since I didn’t notice a big difference between this and the next concealer I’m about to talk about.
Cargo
OneBase Concealer + Foundation In One
The reason this concealer won me over is the fact that its light-weight, covers my imperfections and can also be used as foundation. For those times I run out to the store for a quick errand and don’t want to put on full make-up I just use OneBase with its handy applicator and I’m off the door knowing my dark circles and sunspot are safely hidden.
Regardless of which concealer you use, remember to pat it on. Don’t rub it in, especially in your delicate eye area. Of course, the best way is to apply it is by using a concealer brush. One thing I’ve noticed is that with the brush I need to use less product than when I use my fingers.
American Idol: My Rant
14 years ago
Hello friends! Excuse my late post on American Idol, I was traveling yesterday and once I saw the results show I needed a little time to pout about Paul going home.
Seems like many people have a love hate relationship with this show. I know I certainly do. I’m not going to make empty threats and say that I won’t watch it because my guy went home. Besides, that would only end up disappointing my readers! All I know is that if voting was solely up to me Pia would have made it to top 3 and Paul would have made it to top 5.
Anyway, my plan of attack for next week’s blog is going to be “American Idol: Crap the judges should of said.” Because I’m just so tired of them not critiquing anyone. The most entertaining part of the show is Jimmy Iovine & Will.I.Am. And all the buzz this week was how the contestants bucked the system, stood up for what they believed in, chose the songs they wanted to sing… which obviously translates to the viewers at home that they are seasoned artists, smarter than management, are so creative and yada yada yada. I mean truly I didn’t feel like even writing a blog Wednesday night, as I usually do, because the show frustrated me so much.
It’s not the weekly outcome that irritates me. The votes come in, someone has to go home and really winning the competition doesn’t mean much. The show is good exposure whether you make it to the end or not.
This is what gets me. I think many people watch the show and think they are getting some sort of inside look into the industry. And while I certainly enjoy the clips from the studio, it’s not even close to showing the process of making an album. And once the contestants are locked into a record deal, sure, they will be able to express their opinion but ultimately the label is going to be calling the shots. The people with the money have control and the artist is going to do what they say. It’s a constant struggle in this industry as an artist trying to keep your identity and create the music you believe in as opposed to the music that the label thinks will sell. It’s hard for even the seasoned talent on labels to get their voices heard when it comes to making a record. I don’t for a second believe that the winner of this glorified karaoke contest is going to have a say in the studio. And it’s not like I’m the biggest Jimmy Iovine fan in the world but I just find what they are doing to be a little disrespectful. They are making a big deal out of the contestants choosing their own songs, the judges praise them, and it’s like “good job, you showed Jimmy who’s boss.” News flash: Jimmy Iovine is a successful man in the industry and has been around a lot longer than you, he knows what’s up.
Anyway thats my rant. Well actually I have a few other complaints, such as, the hate mail getting sent to Stefano. I don’t get how that makes someone feel better, it’s like bullying. Stefano doesn’t control the votes, I feel bad for him. I actually don’t like when anyone has ignorant things to say about any of the contestants. I like that people have opinions. Music is so personal though, and all the contestants are talented in their own way. I’m not asking anyone to love Paul. But I don’t understand the people that think he is a complete joke. I guess they are probably the same people that say Bob Dylan or Rod Stewart can’t sing. I like unique voices. And I think I have finally decided who I want to take the “top prize.” Haley Reinhart. Did you catch her performance with Casey last night? So major! Check it out below.
Blue Jean Baby
14 years ago
Lately I’ve been drawn to gorgeous lightweight fabrics and whimsical prints, but when it comes to actually buying clothes, I tend to stick to the basics. Maybe it’s the Midwest in me, but I’m definitely a jeans and t-shirt type of gal. There’s nothing better than finding the perfect jeans and wearing them to pieces!
It’s no secret that this Spring the 70’s are re-introducing themselves. We’re seeing fragments of the bohemian era almost everywhere in fashion, from
Hopefully with the new styles and silhouettes, denim shopping will get a little more exciting.
Like I said, I love my jeans, so I thought I’d give the bell bottom trend a try. I’ve found a couple brands that I absolutely love. GAP Vintage Flare denim (kinda a classic and very affordable), GAP also carries flare leg denim in darker washes. And my absolute favorite pair of bell bottom-y jeans are the Earnest Sewn Lau denim. These are a little more expensive, a little dressier and make your legs look long and lean (especially if you wear these jeans with heels).