http://style.catalogs.com/ The latest fashion, beauty and celebrity news that helps socialites, social climbers and social misfits look better...one makeover at a time. en Copyright 2011 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:02:30 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss (the Christina Ricci driven ABC flight of fancy exploring the fun, frolic and intrigue that sexy single stewardesses experienced while flying the friendly skies during the sixties) the fashion world has been obsessed with aviation-themed adornments. At least my fashion world has been. I'm not talking little blue hats, seamed stockings and structured ladylike polyester suits. We modern gals don't dress to impress sleazy businessmen and international spies while serving them coffee, tea or milk. Today, we take the yoke into our own hands with edgy menswear and pilot worthy pieces that welcome adventure, reflecting our inner Spirit of St Louis. It's a trend that I really dig, but only under one condition: pair the tough with the soft. The masculine with the girlie. If not, you'll just look like you're 2 weeks late for Halloween. Think leather and lace. Flowy dresses and boots. Think Amelia Earhart. The real one, not Hilary Swank. Make your next outfit ultra aerodynamic with Amelia Earhart inspired pieces like this First in Flight Vest from ModCloth for $69.99 paired with a pretty frock, or these Raeven Synthetic Leather Pilot Boots from Chinese Laundry, for $89.95. If you want to throw in a kitschy accessory, this Vintage Style Pan Am Travel Bag from Brookstone will fit all of your TSA approved travel sized toiletries for $89. Don't forget the sexy silk scarf and goggle combo that is so Red Baron Snoopy ($21.99 and $39.99 from Sporty's Wright Bros.) and a pair of sleek leather gloves to tie it all together. Just don't be surprised if random wingmen ask to show you their cockpits. Have a nice flight. ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/11/eat_your_amelia_earhart_out.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/11/eat_your_amelia_earhart_out.html Fashion Bit Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:02:30 -0500 ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/11/model_macrame.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/11/model_macrame.html Model posing 101 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:02:32 -0500 nothing. to. wear. What factors attributed to this major shift in sleep styling? 1. Filling my closet with basic, easy to mix and match separates has made my workwear choices practically foolproof, even in the dark and/or hungover. 2. I realized that wearing soft and silky chemises to bed made me feel more like a luxurious and saucy minx à la Sophia Loren, less like a college student puttering around the women's dorm, à la Gilmore Girls. 3. I have a boyfriend who gives my rotation of nighties and negligees the same undivided attention and focus that he normally reserves for Detroit Lions' and Playstation 3 games. As women we know, pretty underpinnings can get pretty pricey, which is why I can't wait to embrace the Far East Movement in lingerie with the Josie Natori for Target Collection. Released on October 30th, Target's newest limited-edition designer collection brings a touch of Asian influence into our boudoirs with Josie Natori's Eastern-inspired patterns and playful, flirty details displayed on pretty demi bras and panties, three piece printed pj sets, colorfully coy racerback chemises and sexy as all Shanghai Embroidered Dragon robes. The best part? Everything is under $35 bucks (2,727.98 Japanese yen). The 2nd best part? This is only part one of the collection, keep your eye out for Cherry Blossoms dropping this spring. My favorites? The Two Piece Printed Cami Set and the anything but tame Teddy, both for $24.99. I'm pretty sure everybody is Kung Fu fighting over Natori's nightwear, so grab your favorites now before they say Sayonara. I'll be shopping for a new rotation of skivvies to keep my guy's undivided attention this weekend. Uncharted 3, Drake's Deception was just released.]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/11/josie_natori_for_target.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/11/josie_natori_for_target.html Fashion Bit Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:23:15 -0500 Catalogs.com is treating one lucky winner to a $500 Cyber Monday Shopping Spree at Catalogs.com and a $1000 Cyber Monday Shopping Spree to one selected entrant who refers at least 5 friends to this cool cyber catalog contest extravaganza. Here's what to do: Step 1 - If you aren't already, become a fan of Catalogs.com on Facebook by liking them here. Step 2 - Fill in the info under the contest tab and click "continue" to enter to win $500 in merchandise from any one of the hundreds of stylish stores featured at Catalogs.com (i.e. Bebe, Lucky Brand, Chinese Laundry, Fossil, NARS, Bliss World, folica, chickdowntown, Modcloth, eBags and mucho mas). Step 3 - Find your personal referral code on the next page and share it with your facebook friends. Get 5 pals to enter and you'll be entered to win $1000 in merchandise! That would buy me a ho ho whole lot of shoes. Good tidings and luck to you all! ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/11/catalogscom_1500_cyber_monday.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/11/catalogscom_1500_cyber_monday.html Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:05:08 -0500 ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/model_halloween_costumes.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/model_halloween_costumes.html Model posing 101 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:48:57 -0500 I can't help you with the majority of those issues, although I can help you with f) and g). So for the financially and creatively challenged, here are some serious last minute costumes that you can pull off with minimal effort. - Pick up a dollar store animal mask, put on a pair of tights, heels and a tee. You're a half assed animal. - Wear a really, really bad outfit and hold a black horizontal cardboard bar in front of your eyes, you're a fashion don't. - Stuff your pockets with tissues, wrappers and trash. Throw contents of your pockets on the floor all night, you're a litterer. - Draw whiskers on your face with eyeliner and arrive with a really younger dude, you're a cougar. - Pad yourself, tell folks you're transitioning and dance poorly all night, you're Chaz Bono. - Come in a suit or work attire and hand out a stack of resumes, you're unemployed. - Wear a set of fake rotted teeth (or chew tobacco) and act wasted, you're Lindsay Lohan. - Guys: Wear a Hawaiian shirt, pop tic tacs from a prescription bottle and repeatedly tell people that you're a #winner, you're Charlie Sheen. - Wear a surgical mask, cough, and tell people you just got back from Hong Kong, you're contagious. If all else fails, slab on whatever deli meats you have in the fridge and tell jokes all night, you're Lady Ha Ha. Have fun, be safe. Happy Halloween.]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/last_minute_halloween_costumes.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/last_minute_halloween_costumes.html Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:51:45 -0500 Denman Paddle Brush from Folica, $11.95 Oaty extras: Oatfix Fresh Face Mask, Lush $6.95. Oatmeal Bath Soap, Caswell-Massey $9. Oat Milk Body Butter, Beauty Bridge $20. ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/sow_your_wild_oats.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/sow_your_wild_oats.html Beauty Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:55:21 -0500 ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/model_1.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/model_1.html Model posing 101 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:13:50 -0500 Stay slim through the season with a hint of candy flavor without the calories with Philosophy's I Love Candy Corn Lip Shine for $10. It's wicked good. Philosophy's Trick or Treat Gift Set features a decadent duo of autumnal flavors with their seasonal Caramel Apple and Crispy Marshmallow Bar shower gels for $20. p.s.They also masquerade as shampoos and bubble bath. Now you can tat yourself with spider webs, skeletons and bats for your yearly Halloween soiree, without having to get laser tattoo removal afterwards. Find your inner bad girl without fightening your mother with Temptu's Sexy & Sinister Temporary Tattoo Kit from Sephora, for only $5. Provide shine, reduce freeze, maintain style, and make your head smell like warm pumpkin pie with Healthy Sexy Hair's Pumpkin Souffle Styling Creme from Perfumania, on sale for $11.04. I searched, but sadly I could not find a pumpkin scented foot scrub for my pre-Halloween pedicure. You never know who might trick or treat and smell your feet.]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/beauty_tricks_and_treats.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/beauty_tricks_and_treats.html Beauty Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:44:19 -0500 Let's Talk Style reader, thank you, for one, and for two, by now you've probably noticed my compilation of quickie beauty tips for the Let's Talk Style girl on the go. Some tips have been witty, others wacky, and some just seem downright wrong. I've tried to keep them whittled down to 10 words tops for the most part, so I can casually crank them out mid-week while catering to the ADHD crowd... but every now and then I'll have a tip that I simply cannot condense into a handful of words. This weekend I was asked to divulge the one tip in my beauty bag of tricks that I utilize every day. This was a tall order. I thought about it, and thought some more. I was surprised to find that my answer veered far from my token how-tos and quickie swap-this-for-thats. My answer involved one godsend gadget for any cosmetic toolbelt - the lip brush. Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all know that lip brushes are essential for giving you a more precise pout, but besides delivering the perfect lip definition and expert application, my lip brush has saved me tons of cash on lipstick replacement. Not only does it keep your stick from transforming into that weird slope-like shape, but it will save your pucker when your favorite lipstick is discontinued. I received a perfect peach shade lipstick in one of my MB Fashion Week gift bags years ago. When it ran out I discovered they didn't make it anymore. Rather than toss it, I hit Sephora and picked up a cheap ten buck lip brush and have been scooping out the remains ever since. I'm proud to report that my extinct stick has now lasted two more months, and keeps on going. Extra tip - Get thee a Retractable Lip Brush like this one from NARS for $26. The retractable top keeps the brush clean for less mess in your makeup bag. Keep reading for more beauty tips, (quickies and otherwise) because when it comes to helping my readers look hotter, my lips aren't sealed.]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/good_lip_service.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/good_lip_service.html Beauty Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:26:55 -0500 ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/model_magic.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/model_magic.html Model posing 101 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:16:11 -0500 Run out of eye makeup remover? Don't cry, use Crisco. ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/lard_eyes.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/lard_eyes.html Beauty Fashion Bit Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:11:47 -0500 I feel like I should be waving my arms around in front a green screen in order to fully execute my forecast. So, just like any other native Floridian who experiences a 10 degree drop, I went shopping. When it comes to bundling up for the Fall, I have three main goals. 1. Finding sweaters and outerwear that will keep me warm and insulated while still showing off my figure, i.e. belted coats with ladylike details that will ensure that I'm not mistaken for a shapeless dude from behind. 2. Scoring closed toe shoes/boots that will keep my feet dry and slip-free in the snow for my northern excursions. Oh yeah, they also have to be at least 4 inches high. It's just how I roll, or walk rather. 3. Ignoring crazy trends of the moment and concentrating on simple, cold-weather basics that I will want to wear next winter and the winter after that, i.e. log cabin plaid shirts, form fitting thermal henleys and neutral tights for layering. Here's What I Got for Fall: A hooded feminine-cut toggle coat. A long and cozy camel cardigan. A horizontal pink and taupe striped Where's Waldo inspired sweater. Wooly socks and tights (4 pairs). A new signature scent. Here's What I Still Want For Fall: Lace up wedge boots. An Aztec or Navajo inspired cardi or wrap. Skinny cords. A sweater with a reindeer or moose motif. Leather wrist length gloves (to replace my token schoolgirl mittens). I may not be able to afford the remaining items on my autumnal wish list, so I might just have to make do with last years boots, knits and mitts. My economic forecast is partly cloudy with zero chance of windfall. ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/fall_wish_list.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/fall_wish_list.html Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:51:39 -0500 ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/model_app.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/model_app.html Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:59:04 -0500 Hi Sammy, It's already starting to get cold where I live but I can't afford a new winter coat. How can I make my old one look fresh and different? Teresa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi there Teresa, I haven't monitored comments or answered an Ask Sammy query in quite awhile [see last month's I'm a Bag Style Blogger post], but I loved your question and it inspired me to get back to my blogging basics. I'm lucky enough to live in a warmer climate, but I can still sympathize with your outerwear woes. Coats are usually the most expensive investment in a winter wardrobe, so if last year's coat still keeps you warm and is still somewhat in style, there is no shame in sporting it for another season. But, in order to keep boredom from setting in - I have a super quick, easy and cost effective way to keep last year's look hip and on trend, so you won't run the risk of being totally over your overcoat come January. Add a faux fur collar. At times, we ladies can achieve a whole new look simply by incorporating a new necklace, bag or shade of lipstick into our rotating clothing repertoire. The same theory applies here. If you want a super simple way to inject luxury and a vintage Mad Men feel to your capes, cloaks and coats, prepare to accessorize. Today there are effortless options where you can clip, button or tie on a faux fur collar to revamp your favorite swing, puffer or peacoat for an instant 2 minute update. The size, color and style are all up to you. I prefer the small, dainty variety like this sweet and wholesome Faux Fur Peter Pan Collar in blonde, green or Cruella de Vil inspired white & black polka dots. It helps your existing coat make a posh statement for only $26.19 and adds some extra neck warmth to boot. If you have a little extra room in your budget, make a more dramatic statement with a foxy Faux Fur Lapel Collar for $45.74. Both collars are from ASOS, and there are plenty more to choose from. I hope this tip helps, fur all its worth, giving your old winter threads some oomph without going over budget... because let's face it. you're probably going to need some new winter boots, right? xoxo, sammy Having a fashion dilemma or crisis? Need to know what top goes with what bottom? Don't go it alone. Ask Sammy! ]]> http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/fur_your_consideration_1.html http://style.catalogs.com/2011/10/fur_your_consideration_1.html Ask Sammy Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:56:16 -0500