Showing posts with label Chanel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chanel. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

How To Wear Estate Jewelry - Shades of Gray For Summer

I'm not ignoring you...really I'm not.
It's just that I've been busy, really busy.

For some reason it's been a celebrity filled week
and...I'm still waiting for Lady Gaga's people to get back to my people...
you know how those things go.

I had wanted to post about the new Chanel collection
a Byzantine beauty if I ever saw one
but Tabitha beat me to it...and added poetry!
So go read her post.

Here at the HQ, we love to see jewelry worn on the head
so the diadems in these ads are especially appealing.
Also, have you noticed the recent Harry Winston and Van Cleef ads for diamond barrettes?
That is the trend in jewelry
along with vintage brooches
You heard it here first.

Summer may have officially started but it is still gray, foggy and cold every morning
and while I'd love to whip out the summer whites and pastels,
I'm still wearing winter colors like this charcoal gray
Luckily, it matches my Beladora pearl jewelry

God I look old and tired in this shot
Hopefully botox and a beach vacation will be coming up in my near future!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Make Up for Everyone


Choosing the appropriate shade of foundation, eye shadows, blush or lipstick can be frustrating if you're not sure how they'll fit. Fortunately, there are several colors that look surprisingly good on everyone.

Regardless of whether your skin is porcelain white, super dark or somewhere in between, no matter what color your eyes or your hair is, the universal color make-up can not go wrong! Of course, I suggest you always hear that your "inner voice" and note your preference for a particular color!

Eye shadow


The golden eye shadow is a universal shade, just for everyone! Always select shiny (pearl) variant, and avoid those that are too yellow. Apply it gently only on the eyelid or just below the eyebrow.

Bronze eyeshadow is the perfect choice if you want something a little different from everyday neutral shades! Try a dark bronze eyeshadow in smokey variants for an evening look, it suits everyone!

Dark purple eyeshadow is a mixture of blue and red, which means that they look great on everyone, as a daytime and evening variant. Beware of the colors that have more red pigment, they do not fit everyone! Also be sure to apply this eye shadow properly because otherwise you'll get a bruise.

Brown shades (4-color combination) suit every woman, from highlighter through beige to brown espresso. Lighter-skinned women can create a light smoky eyes, while women with darker skin can use a highlighter under the eyebrows, and brown eyeshadow on the eyes as an everyday look.

Chocolate and pink eyeshadow in combination seems to be nontraditional, but the result is outstanding. Chocolate eyeshadow will give tender expression of your eyes, and with lively little pink you'll get a nice neutral look.

Blush and powder

Peach blush with a little gloss fits everyone! If you have lighter skin use it on the cheeks, just below the cheekbones and if you have more darker skin use it a little above the cheekbones, more like a highlighter.

Pink blush will give your face a natural and youthful look. Do not be afraid of a little shine, it suits everyone, while matte pink does not suit everyone. These are excellent and creamy soft pink blushes are also excellent, just lightly tap it on the cheeks.

Bronze powder, terracotta or bronzer with a bit of gloss fits all, especially in winter. Women with light and medium light skin may choose one of the lighter shades and put it in those places where they naturally darken in the sun, such as the forehead, nose, cheekbones and chin. Women with darker skin can use darker variants on the cheekbones, as a highlighter. Bronzer can be used as a eyeshadow, but never a blush!

Lipstick and lip gloss

Pink lip gloss, soft shade with no or very little sequins, will look completely natural and neutral on most women.

Neutral pink lipstick is always a good choice, very easy to apply it to her lips, this color will very naturally and subtly highlight your lips.

Tangerine lipstick suits every woman. With this color on the lips you will be very elegant and sexy! Don't forget blush in the soft peach color.

Chanel Lip Care, 4 ml Allure Lipstick - No. 61 Exaltation for Women

"Real" red lipstick.
This glamorous old Hollywood look really fit everyone! Keep true red shades, because brick or blueberry shade aren't so universal. Be sure to apply before the Red Rose identical red pencil over your lips.

Eyeliner

Turquoise eyeliner is probably the real surprise on this list, but this effective color fits everyone and is very modern. Draw a thin line along the upper and lower eyelids, the impression will be outstanding!

Dark-blue eyeliner (navy) - This color pencils will make your look "awake"! Same effect on light and dark complexions. Dark blue makes your eyes brighter and more open!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Fall Fashion 2010 - Not Feeling The Faux

I just received the new designer collection catalog from Nordstrom and I wanted to ask when did reliable, affordable and yes, slightly boring Nordstrom turn into Bergdorf Goodman?
I thought that Nordstorm was where you went to shop for Tahari and Calvin Klein not Proenza Schouler and Balmain.
Well anyhoo the new designer catalog is out there and I don't mean in terms of design.
Take this Chanel coat, for example

Tweed coat with faux-fur trim, acrylic/cotton $8,555
OK, so add sales tax and you are north of $9,000 for a faux-fur coat
and let's not forget the matching bag
Faux-fur clutch with tweed detail, wool/acrylic/calfskin $2,795
Once again, add sales tax and this faux-fur clutch is north of $3,000
Who would pay these prices...no really I want to know....who?

My world is all about intrinsic value not ephemeral fashion meaning I break things down into the cost of the materials, how much did it cost to manufacture, etc.
and let's just say that I don't see $9,000 worth of intrinsic value in this coat.
Do you?

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Savvy Shopping - BCBG and Beladora

Chanel 'Coco' Earrings for $6950 at Beladora.com

Having been asked to show a little love to BCBG
I found a pretty little print dress at an affordable price at bcbg.com
that will go perfectly with the Chanel 'Coco' jewelry
If the BCBG brand is too ingenue for you, click through to their other brand Hervé Léger
where you can find a classic bandage dress on sale for under $1,000.