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Tattoo Chic. Looking Good!

Beauty, Fashion | October 31st, 2008 by Carrie McCarthy | Comments | Leave a comment

“Tattoos are chapters - recorded chapters of a life. I can tell you where I was, who I was with, why I did it, what it meant. Was I sober, was I sad, was I 12, was I 17? “  Pink

Why he looks great:

1.Tattoos: Art work displayed beautifully under his short sleeve white shirt. Wonder what these tattoos say about his life?

2. Rock Star Flavour:  Love his pointed sexy shoes and dark skinny jeans.

3. Preppy: School boy short sleeve white shirt and navy v neck vest create a clean and crisp look.

4. Beauty: A great hair cut is the best calling card for his business, hairstylist.

5. Watch: One accessory, a simple stainless steel watch.



Black = Blah: Is that the message we want to send to the world?

Fashion | October 16th, 2008 by Rick Juliusson | Comments | Leave a comment

In response to our Video Blog Wearing Black: Is that really the best you can do?, one of our wonderful writers, Rick Juliusson, had this to add:

What’s with this obsession with wearing black? Of all the happy, fun, beautiful colors in the world, why choose the absence of color?

In a recent video posting, Carrie and Danielle speak well about our over-reliance on black, how it’s often just the easy fallback and doesn’t work for everyone. But there’s another issue I think they missed—the message we’re sending to the world, and the influence we’re having on it.

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Go Cheap or Go Lux?: 6 Tips for Cosmetic Dollars & Sense

Body | October 13th, 2008 by Adrienne Penna | Comments | Leave a comment

When buying skincare or cosmetics, does more expensive mean better product? Not necessarily. Here are some guidelines on what is worth spending money on and where you can afford to be a cheapskate when shopping at the cosmetics counter.

1. Moisturizer – Save

A moisturizer is basically a mixture of oil and water; and for daytime, sunscreen is added to the mix. Yes, there are lots of trace additives—fruit or vegetable extracts, vitamins, minerals and various ingredients that claim to firm wrinkles, reverse aging and “lift” skin. (Sorry, friends, once you’ve aged, there is no going back. Sunscreen is the most effective anti-aging product you can use.)

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Treasure Hunting: Style, Quality and Conscious Consumerism

Fashion | October 11th, 2008 by Carrie McCarthy | Comments | Leave a comment


Treasure Hunting from Carrie and Danielle on Vimeo.

There’s nothing like the thrill of treasure hunting in thrift shops. With ten dollars in your wallet a few hours to spare; a vintage piece of luggage becomes your bedside table and a 1940’s wool boucle jacket is the twist you’ve been looking for in your wardrobe. How wonderful to be a conscious consumer where your pocket book, the environment and your personal style flourishes. Happy Treaure Hunting!

Coulda been a Kate Spade Ad: Carrie’s “You Look Great!” Fashion Tips

Fashion | September 26th, 2008 by Carrie McCarthy | Comments | Leave a comment

Dorthea Roberts is a force to be reckoned with - sheer womanpower. In her eighties but her inner age is midthirties! Her Style Statement is Feminine Dramatic. She drives like a race car driver, hugs like a grandmother and speaks the truth.

Why she looks great!

1. Dramatic Attitude, Attitude, Attitude.
2. Feminine Color - She matches her home, consistency in style.
3. Dramatic Red Lipstick - bold and contrasting to the blue.

For Dorthea femininity means equality and dramatic means life with gusto. She is a teacher of life, drinking every moment and serving it to the world her way.

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Photo courtesy of Gregory Crow

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