Fashion & Style Daily News Digest

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This week, score a new wardrobe to start 2010 with a blend of classic style and trendy edge. With discounts this deep you can look hot through the coldest months of the year — without freezing your assets.

• Bloomingdales - The Semi-Annual Handbag Sale: 30%-50% off select designer handbags. This Metallic Leather Hobo by Tory Burch is both functional and stylish.

• Victoria Secret - The Semi-Annual Sale: Special prices on select merchandise storewide. Score a Miracle Bra and a pair of lacy panties to pair with it for that special night soon to come.

• Anya Hindmarch - Autumn/ Winter 2009 Sale: Up to 50% off all merchandise at Anya Hindmarch shops. This Marano Sea Snake Clutch is a sleek and timeless accessory for an evening out. For a more day to day bag, try this Belvedere Red Tote, which was featured on Gossip Girl. For information on store locations, go to Anyahindmarch.com.

• Nine West - Shoe Sale: 50% off select styles. Stock up on footwear with platform pumps for a night out or flats for a day shopping and wear them both to the office with a pencil skirt and blazer.

• Piperlime - Lime Tag Sale: Up to 40% off select boots, bags and sweaters. These Wanted Stirrup Boots are a perfect cross between trendy knee-highs and casual cowboy boots.

• Khols - Gold Star Clearance Sale: Up to 80% off select items storewide. This Cheetah Cowlneck Dress is perfect for the office and can be paired with cute sandals for a cocktail party.

• Banana Republic - Winter Sale: Up to 40% off select items. Wear this Silk Flutter Sleeve Top to add a touch of silky elegance to any ensemble. This Asymmetrical Ruffle Dress is both sexy and sophisticated. Accessorize it with sparkly pumps and some bling for New Year’s Eve and then pair it with a black blazer for the office.

• Barneys - Designer Sale: Up to 60% off select designer pieces. Score a pair of beautiful black knee-high boots by Lanvin. Invest in this Lutz & Patmos Double Knit Coat; It is a classic winter must-have that will last for years.

News Years Sales! Bloomingdales, Victoria Secret & Anya Hindmarch originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you wearing the right shade of red? Photo: Flickr

Q: I want to wear red lipstick, but have no idea what shade I should buy. Help!

A: It all depends on your skin tone. To determine which shade looks best on you, head to a place where you can try on lots of different red lipsticks from a slew of different brands — like Sephora, Ulta, or a department store. Bring a piece of white paper, and mark it with three different shades of red you like. The paper will show you the true undertones of each. Fair-skinned women should look for shades with blue undertones, like cherry. Medium-skinned women should look for true reds — apple or fire engine. Darker-skinned women should look for darker “blood-red.”

What’s My Best Shade of Red Lipstick - Ask the Editor! originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rachel Zoe Misspells Marc Jacobs' Name (PHOTO) Huffington Post (blog) When she tweeted the photo below, Rachel Zoe wanted to show the world that she and Marc Jacobs were shopping in St. Bart's. Except she made one embarrassing …

Manolo asked, whose shoes?

It is the Marlo Thomas!

Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend, Kris, who was the first to correctly identify this week’s well preserved personage of note (we should all look so good at 72!).

Marlo Thomas, proof that sometimes, the plastic surgery works.

Generally speaking, the Manolo is opposed to the nose jobs, but he must admit that it would have been very difficult to succeed as America’s Sweetheart with Danny Thomas’s nose on your face.

Hope everyone has a super fun Happy New Year! There’s so much to choose from for New Years Eve in New York City, from the Tribeca Grand party to the Boom Boom Room…so many fun choices to choose from.

See you in 2010!~

Filed under: Hair Care, Beauty, Hair, News

Botox is certainly the beauty vice of the rich and famous but, a cure for the bald? Who knew?

Other than it’s primary purpose as a wrinkle relaxer to promise long lasting youth (or frozen features), It seems that Botox is actually the answer to most everything these days, including headaches, sweating, and now baldness!

Botox injections are currently being used to treat alopecia areata, a common disease that results in the loss of hair on the scalp. The toxic in the injections apparently has the power to reduce the activity of some of the chemicals that obstruct hair growth in this disease.

As Telegraph news reported, Dr Simon Ourian, a cosmetic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, claimed that he was the first to discover the theory while treating his mother who was suffering from migraines after having chemotherapy which had made her hair fall out. Dr Ourian knew that Botox can be used as a headache treatment so he injected the toxin into her scalp and was surprised to find that it also helped her hair to grow back.

The Beverly Hills doc reported testing his ‘Botox for the bald’ theory on volunteers for three years, making the procedure more effective by adding a mix of different vitamins.

With my patients these Botox vitamin injections for baldness have been very safe and more effective than anything I have seen before,” said Dr Ourian.

Now we know why Nicole Kidman has such luscious locks.

Can Botox Cure Baldness? originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After a couple hours at the gym, I came home and took off my disheveled shoes. They were once white and didn’t feel as snug; the mid sole was wearing thin and the treads were running low. Runners advise us to change our running shoes every so often (300-400 miles). My running shoes have been with me for a while now, and I think it’s about time to get a new pair.

I didn’t know which brands or styles to consider, and since I’m not very active (I’d rather run in heels), I had to ask for a “BFF” opinion. So I call up my dear friend Vina, who is the ultimate active girl (don’t let her fashionista looks fool you).  As an avid treadmill runner, spinning class guru, and sporty princess, I wanted to know what she would recommend as a good women’s running shoe.  She tells me that Nike’s are not her pick since she doesn’t have much of an arch and requires more support in the mid-sole. She uses New Balance which is a cross-training style (which means its more versatile on different terrains). She prefers choosing a women’s running shoe like New Balance, or Aasics for aesthetics and comfort.  These are brands that are ideal for her workout style.

With my usual workout, I favor low impact cardio and less running (I only run for a good sale or from bad fashion). Runners recommend using a running shoe that supports your distance in running, and activity level. Since I’m not an active runner, I burn calories by low impact cardio and aerobic classes. After watching commercials and reading product reviews, I feel the best shoe for my cardio program would be the Easytone shoes by Reebok. This shoe promotes muscle activity by using 28% more gluteus maximus and 11% more calves and hamstrings during movement. The shoe’s site mentions that DMX technology and built in balance pods create moving air and natural instability, maximizing targeted muscle use. This shoe promotes more muscle activity with low impact?

Think I’ll run out and get a pair!

Image Source: media.onsugar.com

aasics, new balance, nike, reebok, reebok easytones

Filed under: Fashion, News, Denim

It’s about time denim prices matched up with skimpier wallets.

Overpriced jeans have fattened the coffers of many a brand, even through the recession, but now this bread and butter category is showing signs of coming down to a more affordable reality, reports WWD.

“Nobody wants ridiculously overpriced jeans,” said Lawrence Scott, owner of Pittsburgh Jeans Co. told the source.

“Anything over $300, they’re really not interested in it right now. Even in the mid-$200 range, you’re on shaky ground. It’s going to take a long time to get back to those higher levels.”

Hear, hear to that.

Besides thrifty shoppers scouring for deals, the most popular denim over the holidays hovered at price points $100 and below with the teen jeans category taking top honors.

“Teen retailers [were] by far the busiest,” said Todd Slater, managing director and specialty retail, apparel and footwear analyst at Lazard Capital Markets.

“We noted that [Aéropostale] had the most traffic post-Xmas, followed closely by Hollister…with Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle at similar levels,” reports the site.

Luckily, teen queens prefer spending from $21.50 for a pair at Aéropostale to higher end Abercrombie jeans for $49.90.

Before our budgets thank us, luxury denim isn’t over at least for one brand. True Religion jeans are still going strong at $170 to a whopping $300 for a pair.

What do you think about this thrifty new trend? Tell us how much you would pay for pair of jeans in a comment below!

Label snobs can keep on spending for those denim dungarees. Dior Homme is offering women’s denim for spring.

Affordable Denim is Back originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Cuts & Style, Beauty, Hair, News, Makeup

Looking for a little inspiration for your New Year’s Resolutions? We asked people around the country to share theirs. Read on for beauty ideas for 2010.

“I WILL STOP BITING MY NAILS”
Ashley Lambright, 20
Plainview TX

My New Years resolution is to stop biting my nails. Now, it’s not a very big resolution, but it’s small enough to stick to it. You see, for as long as i can remember I have always bitten my nails, and I’m forever jealous of those with long, pretty nails. I could always cheat and get fake nails applied at the salon, but that can cause problems with your real nails — dents and what-not. So I’ve decided to just let them grow au naturelle. I am really looking forward to doing this because then I won’t have the need for the fake nails, and they will be prettier with any polish on them. By the years end I’m aiming to do my own French manicure — which will be a great way to save money, too.

“I WILL STOP ABUSING MY HANDS”
Sylvie Branch, 39
Cleveland, OH

My 2010 New Years Resolution is to ditch the band aids and have pretty hands before I turn forty. As a 39 year old artist, my hands are my tools — and they look the part. No more. This is the year I wear the gloves, moisturize and pamper. I want to be able to keep them out of my pockets when in public. I want to point or pass the salt without contortionist measures. I especially want to stop buying band aids like some women buy nail polish, even when the colors match, the look is childish at best. My simple three step plan involves purchasing quality disposable gloves, nice and tight like a surgeon would wear. Next, use tools as tools, give my nails a break. Finally, place a heavy duty moisturizer next to my studio sink to use after every scrub. Then, as a birthday gift to myself I will schedule a manicure, and keep the appointment. Since my fingers have to hang out in their birthday suit day in and day out, they deserve to be treated right.

Learn to love your curls! Photo: Getty Images

“I WILL EMBRACE MY CURLY HAIR”
Sara Masters-Blacksten, 24
Oklahoma City, OK

For more than a decade, I’ve been in complete denial about having curly hair. I’ve been flat ironing, and blow frying my hair straight. Well, no more! This year, I’m committing to embracing the hair I was blessed with, and rocking my ringlets! I’m tired of listening to the media bash curls, and tell women that curly hair should be straightened. Curly hair is beautiful and this year, I will respect what I was born with. I don’t need to be like everyone else, in fact I don’t want to be. I want to be me, and I have curly hair.

“I WILL SHAVE, DAILY”
Rodney Southern, 41
Greensboro, NC

Here in North Carolina you do not hear of good old boys giving out beauty resolutions, but my wife says I am in need of it. She claims that I need to shave on a daily basis, but I am kind of fond of my shadow. Regardless of something ridiculous like my own opinion, I shall bend to the will of my wife and keep my beard stubble to a minimum in 2010. I intend to stick to this beauty resolution by shaving my face each time she shaves her legs. I’ll have my shadow back in no time.

“I WILL LOOK PRESENTABLE ON WEEKENDS”
Kim Peiffer, 28
Chicago, IL

For some reason, I can’t seem to get it together when it comes to my beauty regime on the weekends. Sure, at night, I get dressed up and do my makeup, but during the weekend days, I’m lucky if I am motivated enough to get a brush through my hair. Whether I’m lounging around the house or out shopping, I always look like a total wreck! And the worst part is, I’m always running into people I know. I tell myself, “ok, I have to start getting it together when I leave the house!” My resolution for 2010 is to develop a regime for the weekends so I actually look presentable Saturdays and Sundays. No, I don’t intend to deck myself out in full makeup and fake eyelashes, but a cute, clean and put together weekend look that I can actually stick to is a must for 2010!

Run like the wind! Photo: Getty Images

“I WILL LOSE WEIGHT BY RUNNING”
Colleen Larson, 47
Chicago IL

What can happen to a 47-year-old woman in menopause? She can put on weight in places where she’s never put on weight before. That’s what happened to me. However, instead of turning to diet pills or impossible eating plans, my goal is to adopt a running life. Running is one of the best ways to lose weight and to keep it off. I began running in 2009, but it’s been on again and off again. The year 2010 is the year I stick to a daily running plan to tackle the stubborn weight that middle aged women face.

“I WILL WEAR SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY”
Monica Patrick, forty-something
Mobile, AL

My main complaint is the spots popping up on my face because of the hot Alabama sun. Every year I pledge to protect my youthful appearance by wearing sunblock to prevent these spots from getting worse. This year, I have a plan. I’ve decided to use a face moisturizer that already has sunblock in it. That way I don’t have to think about protecting my skin. Using a cleanser and moisturizer are already part of beauty regimen. This year, I think I’ve got it!

“I WILL SMILE IN PHOTOGRAPHS”
Nancy Lichtenstein, 41
Roseland, NJ

It wasn’t until I started taking social networking profile pictures that I realized that my mouth naturally turns down at the corners. I also have full lips, so I’m constantly hearing “What’s with the pout?” and “Why do you look so sad all the time?” My smile is good thanks to genes and smile brighteners, and I smile a lot in real life, but I thought by keeping a straight face in pictures I was being “mysterious.” When my photo prompted a potential suitor to nickname me “Misery Girl,” I knew it was time for a change. In 2010 my beauty resolution is to smile more in photos.

“I WILL SHAPE MY EYE BROWS”
Wendy Rose Gould, 24
Indianapolis, IN

I recently learned from a makeup artist that one of the quickest ways to improve my overall look is to change the shape of my eyebrows. While my eyebrows aren’t reminiscent of Frida Kahlo’s or those of a bushy-eyed lumberjack, I’d still like to make an easy and inexpensive change to my appearance. That’s why my 2010 new years resolution is to be more playful with the shape of my brows. Whether that means visiting the salon for regular brow check-ups or temporarily darkening them with a cosmetic pencil, I’m all about keeping my eyebrow resolution throughout the year. Who knows, maybe I’ll snag a few extra kisses from my husband!

2010 Beauty Resolutions From Across The Nation originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Beauty, News, Skin & Body

The secret’s out: Cosmetic surgeons pressured Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to replace the so-called 5% bo-tax on all treatments considered cosmetic surgery with a 10% tanning tax instead.

Cleary, the beauty industry didn’t just get mad - they got it done - which insiders say is due to the key support of major medical lobbyists like botox maker Allergen and heavy hitters opposed to the provision like The American Medical Association.

“We suggested that the tanning tax would be a better alternative to the cosmetic tax and hopefully will reduce the incidence of skin cancer down the road,” President of the American Academy of Dermatology Association David M. Pariser told The Wall Street Journal.

But taxing perpetually tan people isn’t an original idea; Senator Reid’s spokesman acknowledged that the tanning tax had briefly been considered before the committee decided to go with the bo-tax instead.

Tanning experts say the bill not only hurts an already beleaguered industry suffering from the current recession, but Congress’s estimate of how much the tax will bring in - $2.7 billion over 10 years - is completely off the mark.

“It’s almost laughable,” says Dan Humiston, President of the Indoor Tanning Association - and owner of 34 salon tanning chains in upstate New York. “We do have a lobbying presence in Washington, but not to the extent of the medical industry,” Humiston adds. While the Indoor Tanning Assocation says that basking in ultraviolet light for too long is potentially dangerous, they advocate “responsible” tanning limits on sessions.

Meanwhile, The Skin Cancer Foundation contends that even one tanning booth session doubles your risk of skin cancer - and tanning before the age of 30 increases your skin cancer rate by a whopping 75%.

Cosmetic Surgeons Behind Health Care Bill Tanning Tax originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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