Nina's top ten looks for fall
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Nina Garcia - she of "Project Runway" fame and the new fashion director at Marie Claire mag - has a new book: The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own. Thankfully, she's paring down that list to ten 'must-haves' for fall. And they all seem doable at any age.
They put WHAT in my exfoliating scrub?!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Here's a story that ALMOST made me come to work au naturel - that is, sans makeup, hair products and body balm. Of course, I came to my senses just in time.
Fish phobia flashback
Sunday, July 27, 2008
No matter how hard I try, I can’t get the visual of feet-eating fish out of my head. That’s right, I said “feet-eating fish.” Tiny carp that nibble the dead skin off your tootsies, like the ones being used in an Alexandria, Virginia, nail salon as a piscine prelude to the “deluxe” pedicure.
Fish pedicures: The next big thing?
Monday, July 21, 2008
I don't know whether to laugh or throw up over the new craze in Washington, D.C., in which live fish are used to nibble dead skin off of customers' feet, instead of those "unsanitary" razors. Excuse me?
Is it age-appropriate to wear madras bloomers to a wedding?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
On Saturday, I ordered a darling cashmere-blend cardigan in shocking pink from the Gap to wear to my little sister's wedding this weekend. This is what I just got in the mail ....
Do you lie about your age?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Something must be wrong with me, because I never lie about my age. I don't even fudge. (Ex: I'm 52. There you have it. 52 big ones.) So, I don't know what to make of a Canadian Web site for women that's promoting a "Best LIe About Your Age" contest with a $1000 spa package as the prize.
In pursuit of the perfect purse
Sunday, July 13, 2008
I am carrying the handbag from hell. (Note to male readers: Yes, this is a story about pocketbooks. But, there’s a payoff, if you’ll just hang in. Here’s a hint: It involves my husband’s “man purse” from 1975.)
FaceMaster experiment: Week one
Friday, July 11, 2008
I started testing the FaceMaster facial toning system on my own 52-year-old mug last Saturday. I have used the machine every day for seven days and, so far, I think I'm noticing some subtle changes...or am I just seeing things? Being a lab rat is harder than I thought.
Could prairie skirts be making a comeback?
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
I've always loved CNN correspondent Jeanne Moos, but her story today has me giggling more than usual. Check out Project Runway's Tim Gunn critiquing the "polygamist look" with Mo Rocca. Marc Jacobs, are you listening?
And for my next trick...
Sunday, June 29, 2008
I am writhing around like Harry Houdini in a straight jacket, and I still can’t get out of this stupid tunic top. Panic is setting in. My heart starts to fibrillate. What am I going to do? The department store dressing rooms are full, people are waiting, and I’m trapped inside a little “boho chic” number that’s obviously a size-and-a-half too small.
Life by Number: 10 do-it-yourself toes
Thursday, June 26, 2008
It wasn't as bad as I thought. My first home pedicure in years and I didn't spill polish on the carpet or throw out my back while "assuming the position." And I saved a cool 50 bucks to apply to my monthly gasoline bill. (I did miss the lovely massaging spa chair, though.)
You can get the 'Obama dress,' but not until August
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
A $148 little number that Michelle Obama recently wore on "The View" sold out quickly on the White House/Black Market Web site. But you can still buy it, if you're willing to wait.
Vamp'ing like it's 1965
Friday, June 20, 2008
They called them Vamps and this 1965 issue of Playgirl (not THAT Playgirl) assured its readers that men WOULD make passes at girls who wore these glasses.
VIV mag saves trees
Thursday, June 19, 2008
If you feel a pang of guilt every time you add another magazine to the recycling bin, check out this slick women's publication that's strictly online, and the price is right - it's free!
From 'Old Lady' to 'Young & Hip'
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
With a title like "How Not to Look Old," Charla Krupp has tapped into every woman-over-40's deepest, darkest fear: looking OL (Old Lady).
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