January 3rd, 2008 by admin
I did think I had to scratch my head a little when I saw the latest Colette newsletter declaring that next season will be all about the neons. *More head scratching* Wasn’t it all about neons for spring summer 2007. Ah no… it was all about neons in the London enclave where club kids were dancing about splashing fluro-paint on each other. In the REST OF THE WORLD, I don’t think neon was rampaging down the streets and on the catwalks it has lingered on for a bit in dribs and drabs. Ergo, Dr. Martens neon boots for SS08 don’t come as a complete surprise. Forgive me for this, but I am well and truly drawn to them when put in the context of pairing them with similarly fluro-florals and in that context only! Given the Dr. Martens appearances in harsher/grungier collections (Yohji Yamamoto and Chloe - an interpretation of DM….), wearing these neon ones with girlier, flirtier ensembles seems to make sense as a way of trend mutation/progression. It’s also an updated version of donning black DM’s with Laura Ashley floral dresses.
Hopefully I’ll find a way of getting away with this without either being labelled a ‘has-been nu rave kid’. I’ll just have to pump up the florals to add some much needed confusion.
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January 3rd, 2008 by admin
Who doesn’t love pretty-looking makeup? Laura Geller Baked Marble Eyeshadow stands out from the crowd of other monochromatic shadows with its swirl of colors.
I have the Forest Mist shade, which translates on the eye as a shimmering sage green color, but looks a lot more intense in the pan. This shadow twinkles all day with no creasing. Even though I’m not usually one to take advantage of the wet option on wet/dry shadows for all over lid color, this shadow goes on smooth and blendable when wet.
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January 3rd, 2008 by admin
But NB: We saw a couple of these in the store for less.
We bought this sweater! Typically we are firmly against the cotton sweater (given, as it is, to the bagging \ sagging), but … nothing ventured, nothing gained, etc. AE rugby sweater, was $49.50, now $34.95
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January 3rd, 2008 by admin
I don’t usually write a lot about sneakers here, but there are a couple cute editions of Nike sneakers that are coming out for Valentine’s Day that you might be interested in.
The Nike Court Force High St. Valentine’s Day below features a lot of pink, plus a variety of textured leathers. I really like the red quilted patent leather around the heel area.
Keep a look out for these at your local Nike retailer. They should run around $100.
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January 3rd, 2008 by admin
Ah, the spring collections are popping up everywhere! And I couldn’t be happier…it’s barely even January and winter has been bringing me down. Cold weather, grey skies, early sunsets, what a bummer. I think I might need to pick up one of those lightboxes that they use to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Or…I could just pick up this new palette from Bobbi Brown and fake spring…at least on my face.
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January 3rd, 2008 by admin
I have to admit, I like wicker - unfortunately, my DH doesn’t, so my wicker mirror, lampshades and old-fashioned boxes are kept packed away.
This new purse from Kate Spade may satisfy my wicker longings though:
![wicker purses? [Her Accessories]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/129365.jpg)
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January 3rd, 2008 by admin
![White Tea and a Little Ginger [Shopaholics Daily]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/129363.jpg)
It’s January and there is nothing like White Tea and Ginger to warm you up!! And, I especially like the fact that you get to keep the baskets for decorating purposes!!
White Tea and Ginger Spa Escape Bath and Body Gift Basket Set
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January 3rd, 2008 by admin
![Sleeping Beauties [Love Mattress]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/129305.jpg)
Spooning and cuddling just got easier: The Love Mattress has a solid middle portion, but slats in the foam at the top and bottom so that couples’ arms and legs can dip below the surface. That way, if your limbs are tingly, it’s yearning, not lack of circulation. (Click the picture for another view.) [Inventor Spot]
![Sleeping Beauties [Love Mattress]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/129306.jpg)
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January 3rd, 2008 by admin
Spring usually marks the beginning of wedding season and if you’re in the midst of wedding planning madness then this chance to win free tickets to The Wedding Show is just in time! The Wedding show held at the fabulous Carlu in Toronto will take place January 11-13.
The Wedding Show at the Carlu is the premiere wedding event of the year. Now in it’s 7th year, The Wedding Show’s hand picked professionals will guide you, inspire you, and make the process of planning your wedding enjoyable and fun. Their stylish and intimate setting at the Carlu make The Wedding Show the ideal place to start or finish creating your perfect day.
Win 4 Free Tickets!
The Wedding Show is giving away 2 pairs of tickets to ChickAdvisor members right now (however you don’t have to be CA members to win)! All you have to do to enter is tell us your proposal story. How did he pop the question? Was it a complete surprise or did you see it coming from a mile away? Email Chick Advisor your story or share it in the CA’s forums this week.
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January 3rd, 2008 by admin
After an uneventful New Year’s Eve, my thoughts turn today to the year ahead. I’m not ![New Year’s Resolutions [Pretty by Nature]](http://citypeoplefashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/128857.jpg)
a resolution type of person but I do like to take stock each year and make a plan of action that I think I might be able to stick to. There’s power in numbers so I am encouraging anyone who is interested to join me. I’m going to try to be as conscious of my lifestyle choices as I am with my skincare. The first thing on my list would of course be the standard, lose some weight. I never pay attention to the number on the scale because to me, it’s more important how I look and feel. So after a seemingly endless supply of pies and cookies this holiday season, I would just really love to fit back into my pants. That’s all. There’s no specific number I’m trying to reach, just fit into my pants comfortably again. Oh, and less back fat squishing out over my bra. Â
There a a few others like, use fewer paper towels and keep to my cleaning schedule *snort*. Whatever. Back to something that really matters, my ass. So I think I am going to incorporate a daily walk/run into my routine to help the jiggle. During the frigid winter here I will need to protect my face with something. We usually smear some Baby Balm by Balm Balm on the bug’s cheeks before going out, so today I used it too. We went sledding (okay actually us running like idiots through the snow dragging the baby) so it was a necessity. It’s really the perfect substitute for any situation when you might need Vaseline. It’s petroleum- free and certified organic so while it will create a barrier to lock in moisture, it won’t be too greasy. Of course, I could always bundle up like the kid brother in A Christmas Story but then how would I even be able to run. Oh the joys of winter. Happy New Year from the bug!
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