The New York Times posted a story this week about cartoon characters and women’s cosmetics and how companies like MAC have had big sales with collections sporting images of Wonder Woman and Hello Kitty.
Now Pixie makeup creator Petra Strand has teamed with Walt Disney to design a limited-edition PixiGlow collection available at Target.com starting Jan. 29 and at Target stores in March. For the collection inspired by Tinker Bell, Strand worked with Disney character artist John Quinn to create a vintage-style fairy on packaging for item that range from $8 to $34.
The Fairy Face Palette (above, $34) includes five eye shadows, blush, five lip creams and applicators.
Tagged: John Quinn, MAC, New York Times, Pixie, Target, Tinker Bell, Walt Disney January 27, 2012
With award season upon us here’s a great story from the L.A. Times about all the planning and thought that goes into choosing a celebrity dress for red carpet events.
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jan/22/image/la-ig-awards-dress-20120122
January 26, 2012
The Specialty Store Sale Spectacular, a warehouse event featuring at least 50 percent off all merchandise, will be 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Oleika Shrine Temple, 326 Southland Drive. Stores participating in the sale are: AJ’s, Baby Bundles, Bella Rose, Bluetique, Cotton Patch, Embry’s, Peggy’s Gifts & Accessories, The Peppermint Palm, Sugar & Spice and Worlds Apart.
Tagged: AJ's, Baby Bundles, Bella Rose, Bluetique, Cotton Patch, Embry's, Peggy's Gifts & Accessories, Sugar & Spice, The Peppermint Palm, Worls Apart January 25, 2012
Skinnygirl Face and Body, from Bethenny Frankel, former star of The Real Housewives of New York City and its spinoff Bethenny Ever After, has launched at Wal-Mart.
The line of bath and body products features five collections: face, body, lip care, “mommy” and gift sets.
Frankel also is known for her Skinnygirl cocktail mixes. The new Face and Body line includes margarita- and sangria-scented bath kits with body scrubs, lotions and soaps, $15.
Tagged: Bethenny After After, Bethenny Frankel, Real Housewive of New York City, Skinnygirl, Wal-Mart January 20, 2012
New York designer Jason Wu’s collection of women’s clothing and accessories launches at Target on Feb. 5.
Wu has been in the fashion news for his updated feminine pieces ever since first lady Michelle Obama chose one of Wu’s gowns for an inauguration ball in 2009 and appeared on the cover of Vogue in one of his dresses.
Wu’s collection at Target, ranging in price from $19.99 to $59.99, will be available through March 6. Among the collection is this navy-and-red striped jersey dress (above), $34.99, and a “Milu” print tote, $39.99.
Tagged: Jason Wu, Michelle Obama, Target, Vogue January 13, 2012
■ Now’s the time to stock up on bath and body products from Bath & Body Works, with up to 75 percent off lotions, soaps and fragrances.
■ The semi-annual sale at Victoria’s Secret has clearance-priced bras starting at $14.99 and panties for $3.99 and up.
■ Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC’s What Not to Wear and ABC’s The Chew, is teaming with Macy’s for the Million Dollar Makeover contest. Through January, people may go to Macy’s Facebook page to submit an application and video telling about a change they’d like to make in three categories: food, fashion and home. Finalists for the next round will be selected in early February.
Tagged: Bath & Body Works, Macy's, The Chew, Victoria's Secret, What Not to Wear January 6, 2012
Fans of Downton Abbey, the PBS series that follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their staff, can go to Shoppbs.org to buys items inspired by the show’s setting in early 20th-century England.
The Downton Abbey collection includes women’s wool cloche hats, men’s driving caps and ceramic teapots. Among the jewelry offered by the online store is the Countess of Grantham cameo set (above) with a brooch fashioned from vintage dies and Victorian-style post earrings for $54.99.
Tagged: Downton Abbey, PBS January 6, 2012
Carrie Blaydes, a graduate of Transylvania University, is back in Kentucky after living in New York for 10 years, earning a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and co-authoring “Fashion DIY: 30 Ways to Craft Your Own Style.”
Now Blaydes is in Louisville with her husband Mike Newsome, where the couple launched Factory Handbook in April on Etsy, offering vintage clothing and accessories, (that’s Carrie in the above photo modeling a vintage 70s dress available at the store).
This spring, keep an eye out for original lighting and a lifestyle collection created by the couple. Check out an interview with Carrie at DIYLouisville.blogspot.com.
Tagged: D.I.Y. Louisville, Etsy, Factory Handbook, Fashion Institute of Technology, Transylvania University December 21, 2011
At Macy’s at Fayette Mall on Sunday buy a bottle of Polo, Armani or YSL perfume and you can have it engraved for free. An engraver will be there in the store 1 to 6 p.m. and you can have anything from a monogram to a favorite quote added to your bottle purchased at the store.
Tagged: Armani, Macy's, Polo, YSL December 16, 2011
Simply Vera Vera Wang, a discount line of clothing by designer Vera Wang, known for her luxury wedding gowns and other women’s fashions, has been a big hit at Koh’s department stores since its launch in 2007. Coming up in August 2012 the designer and Kohl’s plan to roll out Princess Vera Wang, a collection of junior clothing and accessories.
Also, look for Simply Vera Vera Wang jewelry and cosmetics at Kohl’s in spring 2012.
Tagged: Kohl's, Simply Vera Vera Wang, Simply Vera Wang, Vera Wang December 14, 2011
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Your server: Harriett Hendren
While I grew up in small-town Kentucky I’ve always been fascinated with the cosmopolitan world of high fashion. On the other hand, I love a bargain and the thrill of shopping for just the right piece.
I have a degree in English from the University of Kentucky, and since 2002 I’ve written a column for the Lexington Herald-Leader about shopping, beauty and fashion. During that time I’ve interviewed everyone from designers to boutique owners about trends and style. And I’m still forever searching for the next big sale.
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