Archive for March, 2011
Which flats are for me?
Here’s a shopping game I sometimes play by myself. It’s ridiculous, really, but in the end, I am always happier with the final decision. Let me also add that Nordstrom, with its liberal return policy and nonjudgemental sales associates, fuels my game. I need new flats. Well, “need” might be overstating the cause to anyone [...]
I’ll take mine with diamonds…or rubies…or sapphires
Cartier opening in Valley Fair Cartier, the jeweler to celebrities, royalty and the very, very rich, is opening a store at Westfield Valley Fair this summer. Already, I’m looking forward to the window displays and a browse through the cases. Some of Cartier’s historically significant–and drool-worthy–pieces were shown at the Legion of Honor in San [...]
Matthew Williamson’s boho glam comes to Macy’s:
Capsule Collection launches
An easy, breezy glamour is what I most want to achieve but I find myself working way too hard at it, defeating the easy part of it even if I do manage breezy from time to time. If only I had a closet full of Matthew Williamson’s flowing, watercolor print and ombre dresses or a [...]
Spring cleaning … cosmetics before closets
I am not fond of Daylight Savings Time. We lose an hour of much-needed time and it reminds me that I need to get moving on spring cleaning. This year, I will be thoroughly cleaning houses (these days, I’m responsible for multiple residents, none in Paris or Hawaii), closets and yes, cosmetics containers. You would [...]
Hair comes the bride
With A’s wedding eight months away, some of us are already planning our transformations. Very important things like hair and weight are on the mind. Its time to buckle down and plan for ideal personal “looks” for the big event. A and I are both planning to lose a couple lbs, and hair – duh, [...]
Is your wardrobe in a “hot tranny mess?”
Perhaps a shopping session with Project Runway winner Christian Siriano is what you need to reinvent your style. But first, you’ll have to win by entering a sweepstakes of sorts by becoming a Facebook fan of SendTheTrend.com, an accessories e-commerce site that offers an array of accessories for a flat rate of $29.95 per item. [...]
Making a spring fashion scene at Bloomingdale’s
Are you as ready as I am to banish your winter clothes for the season? Join me at Bloomingdale’s in Palo Alto at 1 p.m. on Saturday (March 12) and I’ll tell you everything you need to know about this spring’s best style trends. And even before you ask, I’ll give you tips on what [...]
Always a bridesmaid
“Always a bridesmaid never a bride.” That expression is so embedded in our culture that people use it as a metaphor for so many things – I find it especially entertaining when men use it in reference to other men. The expression is actually completely the opposite of my own experience, as I have been [...]
Sad end to a brilliant career
Christian Dior’s fall runway show went on as scheduled Friday morning in Paris but with no final bow by its flamboyant and often breathlessly revered creative director, John Galliano. The British designer, who had helmed the famed French house of fashion for more than 13 years, was fired by the company earlier this week for [...]
Lusher lashes in 2011
I’ve been cursed with Asian eyelashes. Straight and sparse, thankful that they’re dark. While I’ve always wanted to try the prescription-only Latisse, the $120 per month price tag and the 16 weeks it takes to achieve the full effect has made me reluctant to pursue the treatment. Still, I was willing to try a safe [...]
