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"Show Me How" - Book Review

Posted Dec 8th 2008 at 7:05PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Product Reviews, Books

show me how, harper collinsYou know how in the movies there is always that one brilliant but overlooked woman (aka the "Heroine") who is like a female MacGuyver? She can do everything: tie a bowtie, pick the right wine and wear a scarf elegantly. Plus her false eyelashes are always applied perfectly straight.

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Must have bling of the day: Ambush's Beeeeethoven ring

Posted Oct 26th 2008 at 2:03PM by Lindsay Miller

Filed under: Must Haves


Japanese line Ambush doesn't take itself too seriously, as evidenced by their highly amusing Bheeeeetoven collection (yes, spelled like that) currently available at Frution in Las Vegas and online. Sure, it features the bust of the famed composer, but it's not exactly made for the classical radio set.

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Yu-Be

Posted Sep 18th 2008 at 8:19AM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Skin Care

One way to find products gentle enough for sensitive skin is to shop for baby products. Japanese pharmacist Yoshikiyo Nowatari, way back in 1957, decided to turn that idea on it's side, and make a gentle, chemical free body care product that the whole family could use. The Yu-Be line is the result.

Yu-Be's glycerin-based formula is free of artificial colors, fragrances, oils and petroleum, and enriched with vitamins E and B2. It also contains camphor, which is sort of a wonder ingredient that soothes irritations, is a mild local anesthetic and is anti-microbial.

Today Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream is the top selling medicated, vitamin-enriched skincare cream in Japan, probably because you can use it for everything. And now you don't have to go to Japan to find it. Sephora offers it online, for the relatively affordable price of $24 for the 2.75 ounce jar.

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Triumph Inspiration Award - dreamy lingerie

Posted Aug 12th 2008 at 1:45PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Runway Trends, Style in the News, Swimwear and Lingerie



Sure, the Victoria Secret fashion show has all of those supermodels, but it's sort of sanitized sexiness. Plus you know that everything in the show will eventually turn up a mall near you, piled on a table next to a pyramid of "Pink-scented" lotion.

If you want creativity and adventure in your underwear, you have to check out the new Triumph Inspiration Awards. An international design competition for students, this year the theme was Female Fascination. Designers from 31 countries participated and the judges included supermodel Helena Christensen, Dutch designers Viktor & Rolf, and noted sexy photographer Ellen von Unwerth.


Gallery: Triumph Inspiration Award Lingerie Designs

First runner-up, Norwegian fashion designer Stine Fagervik-RosenStripes from Swiss fashion designer Angela Catrina WyssWings from Vietnamese fashion designer Ha Hoanh MinhButterflies from Malaysian fashion designer Merlin YuwitaMilitary look from Singaporean Designer Afton Chen Sihan

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Indie Designer Interviews: Sugarpop Clothing

Posted Jul 31st 2008 at 10:04AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Dresses, Interviews

Sugarpop ClothingWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

If you love cute, girly, Japanese street fashion inspired trends, you're going to love today's featured designer, Stephanie McCann of Sugarpop Clothing. This UK-based label is stocked full of adorable duds sure to thrill your inner child.

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Video games and fashion, finally the girls are invited to play

Posted Jul 2nd 2008 at 10:57AM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Style in the News


In a fashion first, H&M is going to manufacture and sell a dress designed by gamer Beau Fornillos, who made it while playing Sims 2. Literally while playing, as in Fornillos made it as part of the game!

Sims players have been able to "shop" at H&M for over a year. Fornillos uploaded his design from the game to to an online runway, where it was judged the winner. His prize is having it brought to life by H&M.

This LA Times story describes the shift in gaming that is bringing fashion to the xBox and Nintendo DS, not to mention the monster that is Wii. From Karl Largerfeld's cameo in Grand Theft Auto to the Japanese street style game "That's QT" (which we can't wait to try, it's all goth lolitas and harajuku girls!) fashion is a viable subject for video games because at last girls are a viable target market for video games.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Anna Sofia Designs

Posted Jun 12th 2008 at 9:22AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Interviews

Anna Sofia DesignsWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with Anna Sofia Poirier, creator of chic, handcrafted glazed paper jewelry. If you like Asian inspired prints and bold, funky jewelry that really makes a statement, her one of a kind creations will be right up your alley.

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Karen Allen was very busy knitting, not thinking about Indiana Jones at all

Posted Jun 4th 2008 at 2:15PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Clothing


Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is fun and action-packed. Total summertime fun. Plus, it brings back Karen Allen as the feisty Marion Ravenwood, our favorite heroine from the films. Are you aware that she has the best action figure of all time from the original film? Also, she's an innovative knitwear designer.

Karen went to FIT when she was 17, and returned in 2002 to study machine kitting technology. In 2003 she opened her own studio in Great Barrington, Massachusetts where she produces beautiful sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves and more, all made of Italian and Scottish cashmere.

Gallery: Karen Allen's Luxurious Knitwear

Tyringham Zip Sweater, Nomad Zip SweaterNavajo HatMonterey Zip SweaterSara V neck sweaters in black and whiteRibbed Fingerless Gloves

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Kylie Minogue unveils geisha look for her new tour

Posted May 28th 2008 at 11:19AM by Diane Shipley

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style

Anyone who knows anything about Aussie songstress Kylie Minogue knows that she is always sure to choose some flamboyant stage wear, most memorably the Moulin Rouge-style costumes she showcased on her last tour, which was appropriately titled Showgirl.

We've talked before about her Spiderman-themed outfit (or pretty sexy designer threads, depending on your opinion) but now she's unveiled pictures of the rest of her tour outfits for the world's press to admire/gape at in astonishment.

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Running replaces sex as #1 recommended weight control method in Japan

Posted May 12th 2008 at 5:04PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing


A new trend is taking over the streets of Japan, literally. People are running in huge numbers, particularly young women who live in the cities.

The fad is especially strong in trendy Tokyo, where women's corporate marathon clubs are meeting before and after work to do a few laps around the Imperial Palace. The main goal is to "stay healthy, pretty and sane" with the extra benefit of getting to show off special marathon gear from Danskin and New Balance.

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Sabit is the hook

Posted Mar 5th 2008 at 4:35PM by Whit Honea

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Men


I suppose they are also off it (the hook that is), as the kids are saying nowadays. Sabit is a Japanese term meaning "the hook" or "best part of a song." It is also a Japanese clothing company that prescribes to the philosophy of Tanoshinde, meaning "enjoy," which basically means it's probably a pretty cool place to work. I learned all of that from their website (comes with an unstoppable dance groove- seriously, I can't turn it off). Before today the only Japanese I knew was what I learned on Heroes.

The designer behind the enjoyment is Shoichi Amemiya, previously of Marc Ecko, who classifies the line as "Japanese-influenced street couture."

What does that mean? Um, I'm not sure. I've never been on the streets of Japan. However, I know what I like and I like these workmanesque gingham button-down shirts from their At SUO Collection/Spring 2008. Between the contrasted pocket, patches and embroidery, the vibe is equal parts garage and pool hall. That adds up to a sweet shirt.

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Wear a little kimono on your finger

Posted Feb 22nd 2007 at 5:20PM by Sarah J. Gim

Filed under: Accessories

kimono ringsYou might love the masterful artistry and gorgeous look of Japanese kimonos, but it's probably not very practical to wear a kimono. I can't imagine that they're all the comfortable, and I do know that they are quite expensive. However, you can still have the look of the hand-dyed fabrics with Kimono Rings.

The Kimono Ring is a piece of Kimono fabric encased in acrylic. The rings reaches just over a half-inch high in the center and is open in the back (to allow for flexible sizing). The rings are $16USD, available from The Carrot Box, which also has some beautiful carves plastic and lucite rings.

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