November 13th, 2007 by admin
Oh yes , mineral makeup is just the perfect gift for our loved ones this yuletide season! I will always stress that it is more than giving gifts -when you give mineral makeup, you are giving them the gift of healthy skin, and a chance to explore skin-friendly makeup!
November 13th, 2007 by admin
There are shops that coo and shops that just let you be. I far prefer the latter.
The coo-ing shops are the ones were the SA’s fawn over you and exclaim in a disturbingly over-excited way that everything looks ‘Goooooorgeous’ on you even though you could be wearing an acid lime green satin corset minidress. This usually has some correlation to the labels they stock; super girly, glamourpuss and FHM-sexy things that customers will be coerced into buying because ‘It’s SOOOOO you!’.
The shops that let you be are the ones that give a bit of credit to the customer. A brief hello and a smile and away you go. Nobody is standing by ready to pounce on you. You know the labels through and through. They are the sort that don’t need a hard sell because you’re already familiar with them and they’re usually not the trend-led flash-in-the-pan kind either.
November 13th, 2007 by admin
I know, I wrote so recently about the end of the IT bag , and it’s not that I’m fickle, but I know that there will always be an ‘IT” bag. Not the corporate driven “you NEED this” handbag, a real “IT” bag happens organically. It’s the bag that defines a season. one you find in your closet and immediately recall exactly what was happening in fashion at that moment. The Fendi Bagguette, is a true “IT” bag, or was until it was reworked to death. The same with the first push lock Marc Jacobs bags, Prada’s nylon backpack, or the Gucci Jacki Hobo.
Direct from Style.com, here are some bags destined to be “IT” this Spring, 2 got that tag the second they hit the runway.
Not a very high “IT” factor, at first glance, it actually looks like a future classic.
However, being from Balenciaga, which runs neck and neck with Chloe as the house of “IT” it is destined to be seen on all the arms that matter. At least it’s clean, and there’s nary a hanging fringe, exposed zipper, or thimble. It has a mod effect hearkening back to Balenciaga protegee Andre Courreges’s style. This will be the quiet ‘IT”.
November 13th, 2007 by admin
So! Following our mascara conversation from last week. There was a request for discussion:
how about following up this post with recommendations for good eye (or general) make-up remover? now that i’ve gunked my eyes up….
xol.
We only have one answer for this, and we speak as someone who enjoys the full-on raccoon look. Sephora eye makeup remover. It’s all we use. This is partly because it’s the cheapest one we can find, and it keeps us from going to bed with eyeliner caked into the grooves beneath our eyes. Altogether a happy occurrence.
November 13th, 2007 by admin
![Green Tote, A Style Inspiration [Tops 2 Bottoms]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/63004.jpg)
I’ve owned this bag for a year now (a gift from teh boyfriend) but it’s only these past few weeks did I find myself inclined to use it. Let’s just say I was inspired. Apart from it’s awesome functionality, I find it’s overall style statement fabulous. I love green, using a tote has always been a preference since I usually cram a lot of things inside my bag. I usually bring my baby (a Canon Digital SLR 400D) plus an extra lens, you see.
I’ve been experimenting with several styling ideas that revolves around the tote. Of course, main consideration is the colour. I reckon the bag is a great statement in itself so accessorising an outfit will be minimal, even the tops or bottoms I use will be kept at a minimum. That way, the whole look won’t go overboard and end up too cluttered.
November 13th, 2007 by admin
In today’s Reader Mail:
Dear BS:
This is pretty random, but I am pretty broke, and I was wondering if you have any ideas for beauty stores that give away free samples. It’s not that I’m trying to scam anyone, it’s just that I’m trying to make my purchases go as far as possible. Any help you or anyone else could provide would be awesome!
Love,
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November 13th, 2007 by admin
![Nicole Kidman: Nice Stems, Babe! [Snarkstress]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/62684.jpg)
Okay, dahlings. So I’m a little bitchy here and there. Sue me. But I guess every now and again it wouldn’t kill me to be halfway nice to the few celebs who actually show up to an event looking fabby. So being that today is Monday, I suppose I can start the week off with a shout out to everybody’s favorite Aussie gal, Nicole Kidman.
True, I gave her shit last week for her choice of South Beach attire at the Country Music Awards, but here she’s gone and brought her A-game. Aside from the retarded hairdo, I am loving this look on her. I’m a great big fan of monochromatic dressing, which Nic does very well here. I love how the highness of the turtleneck offsets the shortness of the miniskirt. Couple that with the fact that her stems look freaking awesome and her lipstick choice is strong and attention-grabbing, and we’ve got ourselves a winner.
November 13th, 2007 by admin
![Going Green The Right Way [Chic By Nature]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/62682.jpg)
Yesterday I attended the GreenTOpia book launch in Toronto (a great book, by the way, for any other Torontoians out there reading). There was a panel of eco-experts talking about various environmental issues that are of particular interest to Toronto, when an interesting thing happened. A man in the audience called the panel on their lesser green actions and demanded more of them.
The panel responded in a responsible way that I applaud. We all can’t do everything, but we all can do as much we can. The most important things about going green are as follows: being educated about every decision you make, so if its not as green as it could be, you understand the consequences behind the decision and can mitigate this in other ways. The second thing is to not keep quiet about the decisions you make that ARE better for the earth. It’s the best way to spread the word.
November 13th, 2007 by admin
I am a black sequinned robot.
I have been programmed by my master to command all* all black sequinned garments to automatically gravitate towards me.
Anything with those black circular shiny discs will be picked up by my sensors. No high street chain/charity shop/vintage store/flea market can will be left unturned.
November 13th, 2007 by admin
I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Bumble and bumble products for years. Some of the products are can’t-live-without staples for me, and others I just can’t get behind, even if they’re best-sellers that everyone seems to love.
Brilliantine? Amazing. Seriously, it makes second-day hair a work of art. Just a tiny dab whips my hair into fine shape, with fab texture, shine and separation. It gives me that windblown, tousled, morning after look without and of the knots, stringiness or grease. I’m obsessed with Brilliantine; sometimes I actually get excited for my hair to get a little dirty and mussed up so I have an excuse to style it with this.